There is nothing better than spending a chilly Autumn evening in front of a roaring fire with good food, wine, and entertainment. We have found the Top Events On The West Coast Way This May!
Don’t forget Mother’s Day! We have rounded up some great events & deals to treat the most special woman in your life.
Top Events On The West Coast Way This May!
Darling Collection: dARTling
Date: 5 – 7 May
Location: Look for the large white tent on the corner of Durban Road and Somerset Circle Darling
Contact: 082 321 7542 / [email protected]
Description: dARTling is a side project of THE DARLING COLLECTION project, and offer a series of events with music, dance, theater, circus and visual arts on Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May. The Darling Collection is a one-of-a-kind exhibition about the stories behind forty-one emotional valuable objects collected from the community of Darling.
R15 day pass or R30 weekend pass. Book tickets or buy tickets at the door!
Darling Brew Worker’s Day – Bread & Butter
Date: 1 May
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery, 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099 | [email protected]
Description: For just R110 you’ll get a 500ml SLOW Beer paired with a
Vegetarian Mezze Platter OR Bunny Chow. So, treat yourself. You know you want to! 
Evita’s Workers Day
Date: 1 May
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2851
Description: On 1 May most workers in South Africa are not working because it is Workers’ Day. It seems the only one working is Evita Bezuidenhout!
The Toffee Gallery
Date: on until 4 June
Time: 11:30
Location: Darling Sweet
Contact: thetoffeegallery.co.za
Description: The show is installed and signage up – ready for Saturday’s opening! We are thrilled that our dear friend at Iziko, Hayden Proud, will be opening the show at 12h00.
Sanet Eigelaar at Club Mykonos
Date: 3 May
Time: 15:00
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: 022 707 6970
Description:
Mykonos Casino presents Sanet Eigelaar – Van Min Tot Heldin.
The event will be hosted at the Black Pearl Restaurant at 1500 on 3rd May 2016.
Tickets available from 13 April 2017 at the the Mykonos Casino Cash desk.
Sundowners at !Khwa ttu
Date: 5 May
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Join @Khwa ttu for spectacular views, stunning sunsets, good food & wine
Riebeek Valley Olive Festival
Date: 6 – 7 May
Location: Riebeek Valley
Contact: 083 4412083 | [email protected]
Description: In celebration of a good olive harvest, twin Swartland towns Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West host the popular annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival. Nestled snuggly at the foot of the Kasteelberg mountain, the valley, known for its array of fine produce, comes alive and opens its doors to the outside world. Experience an abundance of olives, wine, craft beer and good food.
R80 for adults ( under 18 free) gets you a free glass of wine and entrance to all 7 venues. Get your tickets at WebTickets.
Weskus Marathon 2017
Date: 6 May
Location: Langebaan Country Club
Contact: www.weskusmarathon.co.za
Description:
42.2km, 21.1km & 10km
PLUS 5km FUN RUN
Hosted at the stunning venue Langebaan Country Estate
Organised by Langebaan Strandlopers in association with West Coast Honorary Rangers
Mykonos National Inflatable Boat Race
Date: 6-7 May
Time: 09:30
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: 021 873 7927
Description: Get your adrenaline pumping with the Mykonos National Inflatable Boat Race!
Chris Chameleon at Evita se Perron
Date: 12 May
Time: 19:00
Location: Evita se Perron
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Enjoy live music performed by Chris Chameleon. R150 per person. 
Mother’s Day at Russells on the Port
Date: 14 May
Location: Russells on the Port, Port Owen
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected]
Description: Spoil mom this Mother’s Day with the Russells on the Port Mother’s Day Speical! R210 per person. Booking is essential
Mother’s Day at Blue Bay Lodge
Date: 14 May
Location: Blue Bay Lodge
Contact: +27 22 714 1177/8/9 | [email protected]
Description: R195 per person. Kids under 12 eat from the kiddies menu
Mother’s Day Lunch at !Khwa ttu
Date: 14 May
Time: 12:00
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Bookings will be accepted from 12.30- 2pm.
R220 per person.
Children u/12 R95.
Children u/5 a kids option R45.
Welcome glass of champagne for all ‘Mums’.
Please specify dietary requirements at the point of booking.
Mother’s Day Buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: 14 May
Time: 12:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: 082 372 8637
Description: R220 per person, Children 5-12 R110
Mother’s Day Menu at Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay
Date: 14 May
Location: Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay
Contact: +27 22 714 1264 | [email protected]
Description: R215 per person, kids pay half price.
Darling Brew Mother’s Day Lunch
Date: 14 May
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery, 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099 | [email protected]
Description: Book your a special Mother’s Day lunch.
Mother’s Day Celebrations at Kloof Restaurant at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Date: 14 May
Location: Kloof Restaurant, Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Contact: +27 (0)22 921 3574 | pkf&[email protected] | [email protected]
Description: Spoil your mother to a wonderful and delicate Sunday afternoon Buffet Lunch where she can be treated like royalty. R195 per person. Bookings are essential
Champagne Breakfast at Darling Lodge
Date: 13 & 14 May
Location: 22 Pastorie Street, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3062
Description: Guests staying at Darling Lodge will enjoy one glass of Champagne with their breakfast. Book your accommodation now: R920 including a full English breakfast with a free glass of Champagne, free WiFi and DSTV in the guest lounge. Book here
Tannie Evita Praat Kaktus
Date: 14 & 21 May
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2851
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.
PDU Unpowered – The Echo of Noise
Date: 20 May
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: Book your Evita se Perron show +27 (0)22 492 2851
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: Pieter‑Dirk Uys looks back on a life fully lived and hints at the challenges ahead of making the impossible even more extraordinary.
Wine Auction at Darling Brew
Date: 20 May
Time: 18:00
Location: Darling Brew
Contact: 064 656 7612
Description: Featuring a broad range of South Africa’s finest wines, weekend get-aways & restaurant vouchers, lucky draws and other exciting items. R250 per person includes a 3-course meal and wine on the table. Proceeds from the event will benefit Darling College. 
Be of good cheer and drink well! Morning Talk at West Coast Fossil Park
Date: 26 May
Time: 10:30 – 12:00
Location: West Coast Fossil Park
Contact: Nadia/Wendy/Hildegard: + (0)22 766 1606 | [email protected]
Description: The West Coast Fossil Park Invites you to attend their next morning talk “Be of good cheer and drink well!” The principles, practices, and utensils of ancient Greek drinking – Presented by Dr. Samantha Masters
Please book early as we have limited space!
Talk – R45-00
Includes Coffee and Tea
and something Sweet
Darling Brew Extreme DBX17
Date: 27 May
Time: From 07:30
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099 | [email protected]
Description: The fourth Darling Brew Extreme will be hosted in Darling on Saturday, 27 May 2017. The race will start and finish (for the second time) at the Darling Brewery. The Brewery offer riders and spectators a relaxed ambiance with family-friendly surroundings, ample secure parking, and locally brewed great beer! The autumn climate of the West Coast promises a pleasant day filled with exciting riding, chilled beers, classy entertainment and tasty eats.
Oldies but Goldies at Evita se Perron
Date: 27 May
Time: 20:00
Location: Evita se Perron
Contact: 022 492 3930
Description: Enjoy a trip down memory lane with James and Monique. R100 per person
Wine Wednesday at Russells on the Port
Date: Every Wednesday
Location: Russells on the Port, Port Owen
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected]
Description: Enjoy a 20% discount on all wines with the purchase of a main course when you dine at Russells on the Port. Available every Wednesday. 
Happy Hour at Russells on the Port
Date: Every Friday
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails at Russells on the Port this Friday!
Russells on the Port Weekend Specials
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy a grass fed beef burger served with mushroom sauce, triple cooked fat chips and a Guinness for R135.
Tori Oso eat as much as you like – last Sunday of the month
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Location: Tori Oso, Mamre
Contact: 072 972 3539 or 073 378 8801
Description: Come and enjoy good food, good coffee, and great company together with our tranquil atmosphere at Mamre Werf
Price: R165 per person
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