August is here, and we will be celebrating Women’s Month with great events while we countdown to Spring! Here are our TOP August Events on the Cape West Coast:
Thali Thali Game Lodge Sunday Buffet
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: +27 (0)82 372 8637
Description: Bring the family around to Thali Thali Game Lodge for their special Sunday Buffet. Menu’s change weekly, so be sure to check on their facebook page for an updated menu. Prices range from R170 – R220 per adult and R85 – R120 per child. Bookings are essential.
The Darling Trust Shwe-Shwe Exhibition At The Breytenbach Galery
Date: 14 July – 4 August
Time: 11:00
Location: The Breytenbach Galery, 14 Burger Street, Wellington
Contact: +27 (0)21 864 2988 | +27 (0)83 415 0002
Description: The Breytenbach Galery & The Darling Trust invite you to the opening of the group exhibition of the KIDS of The Darling Trust. Opening speaker: Denis Goldberg. 
Christ in the Psalms at Darling Presbyterian Church
Date: 3 – 5 August
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Darling Presbyterian Church
Description: Darling Presbyterian Church Flower Ministry 2018 presents Christ in the Psalms. Tea Room available offering home-baked goodies and light meals. Tea & coffee
Funk Through The Ages at Evita se Perron
Date: 3 August
Time: 19:30
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)72 573 7937
Description: Funk through the ages. R50 at the door. 
Open House at Duckitt Nurseries
Date: 4 August
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Duckitt Nurseries, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2606
Description: Every first Saturday of the months May to November, join Duckitt Nurseries for their open house. Beautiful orchid plans and flowers will be for sale. 
Red Trees & Other Pictures
Date: 4 August
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Location: Maritz Museum, 5 Nemesia Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3202 | +27 (0)78 419 7093
Description: You are cordially invited to the opening of an exhibition of new digital prints and paintings by Nicolaas Maritz. 
Club Mykonos Market
Date: 5 August
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0)22 707 7000 | [email protected]
Description: Visit the Mykonos Market for a delightful Sunday outing on 5 Aug. Discover hidden gems at the arts and craft stalls and enjoy delicious cuisine and drinks at the food stalls. The little ones will be entertained with fun-filled activities all day – from train rides to jumping castles and face painting.
Lindsay Ann & Glyn Lewis At 1910 The Old Forge
Date: 5 August
Time: 17:00
Location: 1910 The Old Forge, 7 Long Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)72 822 5518
Description: Lindsay is a powerful and dynamic performer currently crafting her new sound which has the timeless soul of vocal greats Adele and Ella Fitzgerald. R60 per person, pre tickets sold for number purposes. Limited Tickets. 
Zelda le Grange Change Starts With Us
Date: 9 August
Time: 11:00
Location: Athene Conference Centre, Club Mykonos
Contact: www.mykonoscasino.co.za
Description: Mykonos Casino is proud to bring guest speaker, Zelda La Grange, to Mykonos, with her inspirational talk “Change starts with us”, all in celebration of Women’s day and also celebrating Madiba’s centenary.
Suzanne Rentzke At The Marmalade Cat
Date: 9 August
Time: 19:00
Location: The Marmalade Cat
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2515
Description: Spoil yourself on Women’s Day with a magical evening at The Marmalade Cat with Suzanne Rentzke. R80 per person. Drinks and delicious meals will be available for purchase. 
Havana Nights At Atlantic Beach Country Club
Date: 11 August
Time: 16:30 – 21:30
Location: Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand
Contact: +27 (0)21 553 2223 | [email protected]
Description: Grab your cigar and your Cuban wear and head on over to HAVANA NIGHTS on 11 August.
It’s Mojita time with #Bacardi. Come enjoy Sundowners on the Deck, plus there will be a Salsa Band and Dancers to entertain you.
Doors open at 4.30pm.
Koos Kombuis by Evita se Perron
Date: 11 August
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Enjoy live music by Koos Kombuis. R120 p/p
Wouter van de Venter at Evita se Perron
Date: 17 August
Time: 20:00
Location: Evita se Perron
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Come and enjoy a great evening with EVITA SE PERRON and Wouter Van de Venter
Ticket-R100 p/p
Philip Moolman at Evita se Perron
Date: 18 August
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: R120 per person
Darling Museum Proudly Presents A Talk By Coral Louw
Date: 22 August
Time: 18:30
Location: Darling Museum
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3361
Description: Join Darling Museum for a talk by Coral Louw: “Emotions in Dogs” Understanding your dog’s body language. R70 per person (R60 for friends of the museum). Homemade soup, bread, and refreshments will be served. 
Elvis Tribute Band At Atlantic Beach Golf Estate
Date: 24 August
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Location: Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand
Contact: +27 (0)21 553 2223 | [email protected]
Description: If you have been enjoying their live shows or maybe missed out then we have one that is bound to get you rockin’ around the clock in your Blue Suede Shoes!
That’s right friends it’s the “Elvis Tribute Band” show with James and Monique.
Your ticket includes all you can eat pizza. What better way to spend a Friday evening than with the King of Rock n Roll!
Langebaan Half Marathon
Date: 25 August
Time: 08:00 – 13:00
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: www.entrytime.com | [email protected]
Description: The Langebaan Half Marathon will be hosted at the Club Mykonos Resort on 25.08.2018. Running distances are 21km, 10km and 5km.
Groote Post Country Market August 2018
Date: 26 August
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post Wine Estate, Darling Hills Road, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 451 2202 | [email protected] | www.grootepostcountrymarket.co.za
Description:
Live music, Tractor rides, Children’s entertainment, guided horsebackrides
Hopefield Fynbos Show
Date: 30 August – 2 September
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Hopefield
Contact: +27 (0)72 802 3634 | [email protected]
Description:
The annual Hopefield Fynbos Show is one of the largest community events in our town.
This year’s show will take place from 30 August to 2 September 2018.
The Fynbos show focuses on the importance of the conservation of the Fynbos biodiversity zones directly adjacent to Hopefield and both the flower display and herbarium are rated as one of the best in the country!
This show is also FOR THE COMMUNITY – BY THE COMMUNITY – and every year, we have an incredible number of volunteers from our town that are involved in the collection of the plants, the building of the plant display, gate duties, guides for the hall and other positions. We simply could not run this show without you!
Voorkamerfest in Darling
Date: 31 August – 2 September
Time: 12:00 – 12:00
Location: front rooms/lounges of 21 houses in Darling
Contact: 072 573 7937 | 022 492 3384 | [email protected]
Description:
Voorkamerfest organizers are pleased as punch to announce: Good news and BETTER news from Darling, darling!
‘Evita se Perron in association with the Fugard Theatre presents the 2018 Voorkamerfest Performing Arts Festival in Darling’
BOOKINGS OPEN: 1 July 2018 / [email protected]
Tickets: R200pp on Friday and R250 for the rest of the weekend
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