XCHANGE SOUTH AFRICA . more than just the best internships Newsletter | 30 May 2019 NEWSLETTER | 01 January 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS MIZAR TRIO PERFORMANCE AT ERIN HALL THE CAPE TOWN COFFEE FESTIVAL 2019 RED BULL CAPE TOWN CIRCUIT 2019 GRAND MOON PARTY June: WEATHER FORECAST 2nd Jan Van der Heide; 3rd Ernest Wehry; 4th Amber Chapman; 5th Leonie Van Dam; 16th Kylian Ligtelijn; 18th Joyce Postma; 29th Louisa Stewen; 30th Hanna Reker TO CAPE TOWN June Arrivals: Aku Fiagbeto 04.06.2019 Sawkins Simon Schneider 22.06.2019 Green Point Lena Schalle 22.06.2019 Green Point Samantha Barriac 29.06.2019 Malleson Elise Schann 29.06.2019 Malleson Jean-Baptiste Oswald 29.06.2019 Malleson Dominik Wagner 30.06.2019 Strubens Szymon Saj 30.06.2019 Malleson XChange South Africa Page 1 of 8 More Wonderful Ways To Experience Cape Town WATCH A SHOW @ ARTSCAPE Between Table Mountain and Table Bay, the City of Cape Town boasts a cosmopolitan mix of historic and modern landmarks. One of these is the Artscape Theatre Centre on the Foreshore, home to the Artscape performing arts company. With its close proximity to Cape Town’s central business district, the new International Convention Centre and the V & A Waterfront, Artscape is ideally situated to serve the Cape’s performing arts, film, tourism, entertainment, conference, and exhibition industries. Open every day from 08h00 – 17h00, Cost: dependent on show. Artscape/ D.F. Malan St / Foreshore Cape Town / http://www.artscape.co.za/whats-on- now/ TANDEM SKYDIVING WITH MOTHERCITY SKYDIVING A Tandem Introductory skydive is unquestionably the quickest, easiest and safest way to experience skydiving for the first time. It allows you to experience the thrill of free fall without the effort of learning all the theory. No previous experience required. This is an exhilarating experience with spectacular views. Open every day from 08h00 – 17h00, Costs: R2 850 pp for Handi Cam Video & Photos additional R800 MotherCity Skydiving/ Diepkloof Airfield /Malmesbury /Cape Town / https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1tlBo7kaDNIs7rNb9Z5xSkmclNJekM DkcjTwY7o5Iitphw/viewform MEETUP WITH OTHER RUNNERS @PARKRUN Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km timed running event for runners of all standards. It is not a race against other runners; but rather something for fun or as part of a training plan with the local community. Participants are encouraged to jog or run with others irrespective of their ability and connect with new people. Parkrun happens every Saturday at 08h00 at Parkrun points across the country. Participants can register online or at their first race at the Parkrun points. Rondebosch Common Parkrun (Cape Town) - http://www.parkrun.co.za/rondeboschcommon/ Kayamandi Parkrun (Stellenbosch) - http://www.parkrun.co.za/kayamandi/ VISIT BUTTERFLY WORLD ZOO Walk into the lush tropical gardens at Butterfly World Zoo and be greeted by the sound of running water, birdsong and free flying butterflies, while taking care not to step on the green tree iguana lying on the path. It doesn’t take one long to realise that this is not only a butterfly park, but indeed a sanctuary for exotic animals, a bird sanctuary, a place where reptiles gets the highly specialised care they should and a whole lot more. Open Monday to Sunday from 09h00 – 17h00, Cost: R 88 Butterfly World Zoo / Route 44 / off N1 Highway / Stellenbosch XChange South Africa Page 2 of 8 What’s On This Weekend MIZAR TRIO PERFORMANCE AT ERIN HALL Mizar Trio perform at Erin Hall during the Cape Town Concert Series. Instrumentalists performing in the concert include David Pinoit on the cello, Louisa The art providing sounds from the flute, alto flute and piccolo, and Dylan Tabisher on the marimba and vibraphone. The program consists of varied sounds ranging from Baroque and Tango with works from JS Bach, Astor Piazzolla. Matthijs van Dijk, Ingrid Stolzel, Rodrigo Amarante and The Rolling Stones. 31 May 2019, Time: 19h30, Cost: R130 Erin Hall / 8 Erin Rd / Rondebosch / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2YUXvCa THESHIRAZ CAPE & TOWNCHARCUTERIE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2019 The first ever Cape Town Coffee Festival is landing in the Mother City this June. Unlimited free coffee to sample; interactive workshops; demonstrations from world-class baristas; delicious street food; coffee cocktails; live music; art and more. Whether you're a newbie, aficionado, self-confessed coffee geek, or a key industry stakeholder, they're curating an immersive programme just for you. Meet the top South African coffee companies, engage with the artisans and drink coffee poured by the best baristas in the country. 1 – 2 June 2019, Time: 10h00 – 16h00, Cost: R 150 – R550 Castle of Good Hope / Darling St & Buitenkant St / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2QhSws6 RED BULL CAPE TOWN CIRCUIT 2019 Red Bull Cape Town Circuit will give tens of thousands of fans the chance to witness the thundering power of a Formula 1 car at close quarters. The event will feature a number of surprise motorsport acts and will be head- lined by the legendary David Coulthard and four times Formula 1 Champion Aston Martin Red Bull Racers. There’s no substitute for the ear-splitting roar of the engine, the haze of tyre smoke and aroma of burning rubber. 02 June 2019, Time: 12h00 - 17h00, Cost: General access is Free and Grandstand seating R 750 – R 1950 Darling Street between Christian Barnard and Adderley Street / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2JhBauM GRAND MOON PARTY Music People in collaboration with Grand Africa Cafe & Beach are heating things up this Winter with the uniquely memorable, and much anticipated GRAND MOON Party that is not to be missed. Designed to stimulate the senses, Grand Moon, will transport you to a fantasy realm with stellar music, exquisite food, drinks and festival fashion. 01 June 2019, Time: 14h00 – 02h00, Cost: R 250 – R 350. Grand Africa Cafe & Beach / Haul Road / V& A Waterfront / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2L8k9oC XChange South Africa Page 3 of 8 What’s On In Cape Town In June BIG TOP ROCK @ THE BARNYARD THEATRE The Barnyard Theatres proudly presents the return of its legendary rock and roll circus show - Big Top Rock; the rock concert with a difference! This show features live music, aerial acts, funky dance routines and an electrical atmosphere that will rock you like no other. Big Top Rock will mesmerize and thrill you in an action packed show - featuring rock hits from six decades of music, bold acrobatics and slick choreography that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. 02 May –08 June 2019, Time: 20h00 except Sundays at 14h00, Cost: R165 The Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge / 39 Carl Cronje Dr / Bellville Park /Cape Town / book tickets at: https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/show.aspx?sid=838&vid=5 ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST - CAPE TOWN Enjoy hours of side-splitting and hilarious hypnotic entertainment as Andre takes to the stage in celebration of his record-breaking 25 years on stage as South Africa`s very own convener of the strange, weird and wonderful. This is truly the only show in the country that can claim that it makes stars of your friends and family. No two shows are ever the same as the show`s strength lies in the fact that every night`s volunteers are completely different, leading to a diverse and hilarious action-packed evening performance. You will not be disappointed. 17 May – 09 June 2019, Time: various, Cost: R90 – R120 Roxy Revue Bar / Grandwest Casino & Entertainment World / 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr /Goodwood /Cape Town / book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2E4Vo6t FRANSCHHOEK WINTER WINES Winter is here, and the best part is that Franschhoek is #OpenForWinter. Brave the weather and head to the Franschhoek Cellar for this year’s edition of Franschhoek Winter Wines. Inspired by the season this Winter warmer festival. The cozy setting of the cellar is the ideal location to mingle with the Franschhoek Vignerons who will be showcasing some of their finest seasonal red wines at this bespoke event. Entry includes a glass and tastings of all the wines in offer. 15 June 2019, Time: 11h00 - 16h00, Cost: R280 - R295 Franschhoek Cellar / R45 / Franschhoek / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2MfICZH PUBLIK WINE FAIR @ JUST LIKE PAPA Join Just Like Papa for an afternoon of Artisan Wine Tasting. This tasting event is a showcase of great producers and the opportunity to interact with the winemakers and taste their wines. With 30 producers and over 100 wines to try this is a wine event not to be missed. Wines from: Alheit Vineyards, Alphabetical, Blackwater, The Blacksmith, Cape Rock, Carinus, City On A Hill, Crystallum, Donkiesbaai, Eenzaamheid, Fledge & Co, FRAM, Franco Lourens, Gabrielskloof, Jasper Wickens, Lowerland, Maanschijn, Momento, Mount Sutherland, Natte Valleij, Naude, Radford Dale, Raised By Wolves, Reenen Borman, Reverie, Saltare, Sijnn, Spider Pig, Terracura, Thistle & Weed, Usana. 23 June 2019, Time: 12h00 – 17h00, Cost: R 200 Just Like Papa / Harrington Street 73 / Zonnebloem / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2woViSX XChange South Africa Page 4 of 8 Every Week Activities CAFE ROUX SESIONS CAPE TOWN Cafe Roux is a well-known restaurant situated in the heart of Cape Town. At night, one of the country’s most loved live music venues, staging top SA artists. Catch your favourite musician/ band/ comedian up-close & personal, in this very special &very intimate 100-seater venue. Make a night of it by grabbing a bite to eat at the restaurant itself before the show. Restaurant is open every day with performances almost every night, Time: restaurant opens at 12h00 and the show starts at 19h00, Cost: Varies from performance to performance.