The West Coast Way is going to be pumping this December! Think beach days, long lazy braais, exploring and more entertainment than you can imagine!
Get Ready For The Festive Season: December Events On The West Coast Way
Carols By Candlelight At Darling Brew
Date: 1 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Darling Brew Tasteroom, Darling
Contact: 079 182 9001
Description: Bring your own picnic blankets and enjoy great food and live music from Glyn Lewis & the Darling College Choir.
Sundowners at !Khwa ttu
Date: Every first Friday of the month: 3 November, 1 December and 27 December, 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 6 April
Time: 18:00
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Join !Khwa ttu for spectacular views, stunning sunset, good food & wine. Sundowner Snack Platter R80 per person. Cash bar available.
Porterville Farmers Market
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Location: Houdconstant Farm, Porterville
Contact: 0840495757
Description: Porterville Farmer’s Market is a community focused event, that supports local Porterville producers. It is a great weekly opportunity for locals to meet, visitors to experience our town and everyone to have the opportunity of enjoying fresh, high quality produce at low prices.
Supporting this market is supporting the individuals and families that sell their produce here and helping create and develop our beautiful town’s community spirit.
Locally sourced goods are delivered fresh every Saturday morning to our stunning Farm venue on Houdconstant Farm. Our suppliers range from pensioners to young students, as well as local charities who all benefit from the opportunity to sell at the market and who we are proud to help support.
How to join? You can find us every Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm, on Houdconstant Farm… drive up Basson Street towards the mountain, past Porterville Hoerskool and take the first dirt road right at the Porterville Farmer’s Market sign.
Adapt Or Fly – Evita Se Perron
Date: 2, 16 & 30 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: From DF Malan to JG Zuma It is 30 years since Pieter‑Dirk Uys started his total onslaught on politics with Adapt or Dye in 1981. Everything has changed so radically that some issues have become the same! Julius Malema’s recent outbursts have led to some citizens enquiring about emigration. An ANC spokesman added fuel to the fire by suggesting that ‘all cowards can go if they can’t take the future here’. Adapt or Fly! 1981 and today rollick hand‑in‑hand through the ups and downs of South African politics. It’s even funnier now, while it also still chills to the bone.
Mariette Loubser – Wanneer Trou Jy
Date: 2 December
Time: 20:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Enjoy stand up comedy at Evita se Perron with Mariette Loubser. R100 per person
Tannie Evita Praat Kaktus
Date: 3, 10, 15 & 17 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Our history as it should have been
A revisionist look at the history of white South Africa, from the arrival in 1652 of the Cactus of Separate Development on the Drommedaris, through the Great Trek, Blood River, the 1948 Election and the arrival of the National Party and official apartheid, through the birth of democracy and the reality of today. Tannie Evita, in English, takes you on a journey, a hilarious roller‑coaster ride to freedom of expression.
Doc Maclean At Evita Se Perron
Date: 8 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Telling songs and singing stories…the “Crossbones”
Melkbosstrand Christmas Market
Date: 9 – 10 December
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Melkbosstrand Country Club, 1 Robben Road, Melkbosstrand
Contact: +27 (0)84 500 3200
Description: Two day Christmas Market – on the 9th and 10th December from 10am to 3pm at the Melkbosstrand Country Club.
Art/ crafts/food
Fully licensed bar
50+ stalls to browse
And lots of children’s entertainment.
Santa, prizes and more…..
Our Nearly New 2nd Hand Market will be joining us for both Christmas markets.
And we are hoping to have our young entrepreneurs trading too.
Champagne & Gin Summer Concert 2017
Date: 9 December
Time: 12:00 – 21:00
Location: Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand
Contact: +27 (0)21 553 2223
Description: Atlantic Beach Country Club will kick off the Summer Season and play host to some of the top Wine/ Champagne estates & Gin breweries that Cape Town has to offer with a full line up of local acts on stage to keep us entertained throughout the day.
We will have a tapas & sushi menu and an Oyster shucking bar to keep your appetites wanting more the entire day.
A dedicated kiddies area with a child-minder to watch the little ones while you sip, enjoy and unwind on this amazing day we have planned.
Live Music ALL DAY.
*Villiera Wines * Anthonij Rupert * Cloof Wines * Clemengold Gin * Blaauklippen * Vrede en Lust * Woodstock Gin * Leopards Leap * De Grendel Wines * Craft Beer Stand
Follow the link to grab your tickets!
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PDU Unpowdered: The Echo Of Noise
Date: 9 & 29 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Now in his 71st year, Pieter‑Dirk Uys looks back on a life fully lived and hints at the challenges ahead of making the impossible even more extraordinary.
Holiday Fun At !Khwa Ttu
Date: 10 December 2017 – 13 January 2018
Time: 9am, 11am & 2pm
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2998 | [email protected]
Details:
R95 per child; including drinks & refreshments.
Daily adventure kid’s activities this holiday.
Boys & Girls MTB cycling, walking in nature, games and bow & arrow shooting.
Bring your bike and helmet or use one of ours.
Blomtrein at Evita Se Perron
Date: 15 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description:
Blomtrein bestaan uit Jan Blohm en Neil Nachtrein en stel September 2016 hulle debut album, Blomtrein, bekend.
Die album bestaan uit 10 akoestiese rock snitte, alles oorspronklike musiek en lirieke deur Jan Blohm en Neil Nachtrein. Dit is eg Jan Blohm styl, maar ook uniek en besonders met die toevoeging van Neil Nachtrein. Die album is opgeneem te Manley Studios in Pretoria.
Christmas Market & Movie Night At Tori Oso
Date: 16 December
Time: 10:00 until late
Location: Tori Oso, Mamre Werf on the West Coast Way Culture Route
Contact: 073 378 8801
Description: Enjoy a day out at Mamre Werf with the Tori Oso Christmas Market starting at 10:00 and their movie night beginning at 19:30. Enjoy two movies, burger & a milkshake at only R100 per person! Bring your picnic blanket.
Darling Summer Beer Festival
Date: 16 December
Time: 10:00 – 20:00
Location: Darling Brew, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099
Description:
The Darling Summer Beer Festival is BACK – and it’s better than ever!
This year we are joined by 6 guest breweries, 2 stand-up comedians, 3 live bands and a Vynil DJ – not to mention the Darling Brew beer that will tapped straight from our brewery tanks into your glass.
GUEST BREWERIES
Mountain Brewing Company
RIOT Beer
Everson’s Cider
Garagista Beer Co.
Black Eagle Brewing Co – Langebaan
D’Cider
STAND UP COMEDY
Schalk Bezuidenhout
Gino Fernandez
Charles Tertiens
LIVE MUSIC
Moonshine – Jazz with a kick
Tickets available via Webtickets
Evita’s Reconciliation Day
Date: 16 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: The 16th of December was always a painful reminder of how wrong things had gone. It was an official celebration of segregation and separateness. Dingaan’s Day, Bloedrivier Dag, The Day of the Vow reminded a majority that the Vow was aimed against them. Today we reconcile. We have accepted the ‘mock’ in democracy and isolated the ‘con’ in reconciliation and yet in spite of all the doubts, South Africa can still look forward to a happy future and laugh together at the discomforts of the past. Join Tannie Evita as she reconciles yesterday with tomorrow by remembering it all today.
Juanita du Plessis at Club Mykonos
Date: 16 December
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: www.clubmykonos.co.za
Description: Enjoy live music at Club Mykonos
Groote Post Country Market – Christmas Market
Date: 17 December
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2825
Description: Groote Post Country Market is a relaxing country experience that you don’t want to miss out on. The market takes place every last Sunday of the month during the months of August – April and is closed during the winter months.
Strictly no BYO (bring your own) food/drinks. Food, cool-drinks, beer and wine are available at the market to purchase. Please support the traders.
Saarkie At !Khwa Ttu
Date: 20 December
Time: 19:00
Location: !Khwa Ttu
Contact: +72 (0)22 451 2202 | [email protected]
Description: SAARKIE is an energetic, let-it-go, – “it’s all about the rock’n roll” -kind of band from Pretoria. The band is made up of three girls with an inspiring passion for music. They create a unique and interesting vibe combining Afrikaans, English, originals and covers. Audiences seem to love the dynamics of their sets as they range from 70’s rock to modern-day Afrikaans pop. Book now!
I Love Yzer Feesmark
Date: 21 December
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Delarey Guest Farm, Yzerfontein
Contact: +27 (0)22 451 2202 | [email protected]
Description: Entry Fee: Adults R15; Kids(2-12) R5
Evita’s Xmas Tree
Date: 20 – 24 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Wrap up our world with a smile
Tannie does not have a big white beard or come down the chimney. Her reindeer do not soil the gravel path outside the fences of Evita se Perron and she does not sit in judgement of small children and their naughty acts of life. She also doesn=t give out presents to everyone. But her piano is groaning under the pile of gifts, tinsel, wrappings and secrets. Join Evita preparing for her ultimate Xmas, either in July or December and realise that to celebrate family, friends and yourself, you don’t really need an official reason. Every day at Evita se Perron is a holiday. Some of those can be Xmas as well.
Arno Carstens
Date: 22 December
Time: 15:00
Location: Delarey Guest Farm, Yzerfontein
Contact: +27 (0)22 451 2202 | [email protected]
Description: R185 per person. Tickets available on www.quicket.co.za
Langebaan Christmas Fair
Date: 23 December
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Langebaan Town Hall
Contact: [email protected]
Description: Join us Saturday 23 December 2017 at Town Hall for the Langebaan Christmas Fair. 10am till 3pm. Free entry and parking to all our visitors.
Christmas Eve Lunch Buffet At Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: 24 December
Time: 12:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: +27 (0)82 372 8637
Description: Join Thali Thali Game Lodge for a delicious Christmas Eve Lunch. Enjoy Mustard Baked Tongue, Leg of lamb with gravy, mini Eisbeins, and so much more. Bring the whole family. R250 per adult, children 5-12 R125
Bookings are essential.
Kloof Restaurant Christmas Lunch
Date: 25 December
Time: 12:00
Location: Kloof Restaurant, Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Contact: +27 (0)22 9213574 or [email protected]
Description:
R375 per adult and R150 per child
Includes a complimentary glass of house red or white wine accompanied with buffet lunch and kids can enjoy a fresh fruit juice
Due to limited availability, full payment will be required by 11 December in order to secure your booking
And then there was Madiba
Date: 27 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: A reminder of the good news
Pieter‑Dirk Uys pays tribute to Nelson Mandela in a show filled with characters close to the former president B his prison warder, his wife Winnie, Desmond Tutu, PW Botha, FW de Klerk, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma B as well as stories of his friendship with Evita Bezuidenhout.
An Audience with Pieter-Dirk Eish!
Date: 28 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Pick-a-Box or Kies-n-Doos?
Meet those in our Rainbow Nation who will help us laugh at our fear of an unchartered future. Pieter‑Dirk Uys presents a celebration of free speech, an orgy of laughing at sacred cows, an embrace of being in a relatively healthy young democracy. Come and enjoy it all while it lasts. Every box holds a familiar secret! Every laugh is truly South African! A different show each time, depending on the choices of the audience, might force future thought‑police to buy tickets for each show, just in case a State Secret is let out of a box!
An Evening With Pieter-Dirk Uys
Date: 30 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: PDU uses the f‑word to fight fear. Fun. Come and join him and laugh at those who deserve to be laughed at!
Evita’s Totsiens 2017
Date: 31 December
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Join Evita as she says goodbye to 2017!
Russells On The Port New Year’s Eve Dinner
Date: 31 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Russells on the Port, Port Owen
Contact: Call 022 783 0158 | [email protected]
Description:
4-Course Menu with Live Entertainment with Patrick Canovi’s Kiss the Sky – The All Star Show
at Russells on the Port
R600 per person
Find more December Events on the Cape West Coast: here.
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