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Not only do I have a daily commute Delis Bakeries Cafés 37 of a mere five minutes, EAT Gourmet Local favourites but I can walk to historical Markets Meaty eats museums and sights, cutting- Quick eats Tapas Wine edge galleries or peaceful shops city squares during the day. Some of the country’s best Bars Pubs Clubs Live Music 55 designers’ shops as well PLAY Venues Dance studios & as craft markets are on my performance venues Spas loss doorstep, not to mention G Theatres at award-winning eateries, chic cafés, vibey bars and swanky nightspots. With exciting Hotels Backpackers B&Bs 67 arnette events, cool carnivals and STAY Self-catering : M : P -U fascinating people, the Central City is open to be explored, make Getting Around Accidents 74 & & enjoyed and savoured. EsseNTIals & Emergencies Resources air ; H ; Lisa, Editor Maps ahim R • Parking map supplied by CCID. P stands for the closest parking facility as per the parking map on p.80. havan S • To obtain a copy of this magazine contact Aziza Patandin at CCID on 021 419 1881 or [email protected] Published under the authority of and in Cover FLTR: Skinny Legs & All/Adriaan Advertising Director Aileen Lamb collaboration with Time Out Group Ltd Louw, Murano Bar, Gallo Images/Getty Creative Director Crispian Brown London UK. The name and logo of Time Images, African Image/Jurie Senekal, Production Director Lucrezia Wolfaardt Out are used under licence from The Grand Daddy Finance Manager Mark Oaten Time Out Group Ltd, 251 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AB, UK. Maps by J.S. Graphics john@jsgraphics. Executive Directors +44 (0) 20 7813 3000 co.uk Maps based on material supplied by Group Content Director Irna van Zyl www.timeout.com New Holland Publishing (Cape Town). 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Box 440, Green Point 8051 Copy Editor Albert Buhr +27 (0)21 417 1111 www.newmediapub.co.za READ OUR MONTHLY CITY VIEWS to fi nd out what’s happening in the Cape Town Central City WELCOME to the latest Time Out Central City – your guide to all things 2012 in Cape Town THE CENTRAL CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: KEEPING THE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY Straatwerk has job rehabilitation projects for men and women. 021 425 0140 The Haven’s to the latest Time vision is to get the Many children and young adults homeless home. 021 425 4700 living on the streets have severe drug Out Central City – addiction problems. More often than your guide to all The Homestead not, the money they receive from provides residential begging is used to buy their next “fix”. things 2012 in care and family integration for boys. The CCID therefore requests that Cape Town 021 461 7470 members of the public do not give money or handouts directly. Ons Plek provides residential care while undertaking reunification process for girls. 021 465 4829 Contact the Central City The Carpenters Shop Improvement District’s provides rehabilitation (CCID’s) Social Development services and skills Department for further training for adults. information or assistance. 021 461 5508 Pat 021 419 1881 | Dean 082 928 3862 Salesian Institute Headman Sirala-Rala 082 262 0113 Youth Projects Mark Williams 082 262 0112 provide education, skills training and rehabilitation www.capetowncid.co.za to vulnerable youth. 021 425 1450 SAFE CLEAN CARING INFORMED CONTACT US: t: 021 419 1881 [email protected] www.capetowncid.co.za Calendar What’s hot and happening in the Central City April 6-7 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon (www.twooceans marathon.co.za) If you’re serious about running then this scenic marathon is for you. The main event is the Ultra Marathon of 56km, but there’s also the Half Mara- thon of 21km. Bring the kids along for the easy Fun Runs. May 24-27 Good Food & Wine Show (021 702 2280/ www. Design Indaba Expo. goodfoodandwineshow.co.za) A favourite on the food lovers’ calendar, the show sees local and 2-4 Design Indaba Expo international chefs doing demos December 2011 (www.designindaba.com) and book signings. Last year’s in- Celebrating local creative work ternational celeb chefs included the 17 MCQP Festival across all fields, this event is high- British Michelin star chef Heston (www.mcqp.co.za) ly anticipated by trend-watchers. Blumenthal. There are also loads of Commonly known as ‘Africa’s biggest Check out fashion shows and films, food and wine stalls to keep you sip- queer bash’, the annual Mother City chat to the designers and see the ping and nibbling as you go. Queer Project Festival promises to be talent on display. even bigger this year with its “Maid in China” theme. It started in 1994 to 11 Cape Argus Pick n Pay celebrate SA’s new constitution and Cycle Tour November acknowledgment of gay rights. (www.cycletour.co.za) Professional racers and 7-9 FNB Whisky bicycling enthusiasts Live Festival come from across the (021 880 0180/www. January 2012 globe to partake in whiskylivefestival. what is effectively co.za) 1-2 Cape Town Minstrel the world’s larg- November is whis- Carnival est timed cycling ky month and an It’s that time of year again when the tour, with about opportunity for Western Cape’s minstrel community, 35 000 riders whisky connois- also known as the ‘Kaapse klopse’, each year. Start- seurs and novices & FOOD GOOD EXPO, INDABA DESIGN come out in their sequined outfits ing in the heart alike to taste and dancing to unique songs through the of the Mother City, enjoy more than streets of Cape Town. the cyclists pedal 180 local and in-ter- through the 110km Good Food & national whiskies. A scenic route, ending in Wine Show. range of whisky liqueurs Green Point. and luxury lifestyle prod- March ucts will also be on offer. 30-31 Cape Town Early March Infecting the International Jazz Mid-November Discovery City: Spier Performing Festival Cape Times Big Walk Arts Festival (www.capetown jazzfest.com) (www.bigwalk.co.za) (www.infectingthecity.com) Known as ‘Africa’s grandest gath- Get ready to start walking and This public arts festival with ering’, this is one of the Mother by doing so raising money for its talented artists is bound to City’s most anticipated festivals local charities. The main event is the W inspire Capetonians yet again, with for music-lovers. Enjoy the smooth 80km walk along the southern penin- SHO INE music, dance and performances sounds of jazz legends and new art- sula, but there are also other easier in the streets of the Mother ists from South Africa and abroad walks, like a 50km, 20km and even a City’s CBD. at the 13th annual festival. fun 5km walk. W 4 Time Out Best of Cape Town Central City 2012 WWW.INVERDOORN.COM NEW ! 30 MIN 10 000 Ha Game Reserve From CAPE TOWN 1 200 Free-Roaming Animals RESERVATIONS T +27 (0)214 344 639 m [email protected] Museums, art galleries,See sights, activities & public spaces CREDIT See District Six Museum. to South Africa by the apartheid gov- exhibits in this museum, which dis- ernment. This moving museum does plays hundreds of gold artefacts from Sights the old neighbourhood justice, evok- blinged-up African empires. Also in- ing its vibrant former mixed com- teresting are the explanatory panels, Museums munity and culture, both destroyed detailing the relationship between after this was declared a white area. the precious metal and power from Cape Town Holocaust The centrepiece is a poignant street King Tut onwards.