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There is a richness of entertainment and cultural attractions and opera, ballet, concerts and drama have become part of everyday life in the city. Should one wish for a night out on the town, there is a wide variety of entertainment available and close at hand.

When it comes to big events - music concerts, fashion shows, sports tournaments, etc. - many people seem to overlook Cape Town, or think it's too small to cater for some events. The truth of the matter is that Cape Town has hosted some HUGE events in the past, and had we been awarded the Summer Olympics for 2004, there is no doubt that it would have been HUGE too.



		As recently as January 1998, Capetonians were treated to a musical fantasy when the Irish supergroup, U2, performed their Popmart concert at the Greenpoint Stadium. This stadium has also seen the likes of Crowded House, Bryan Adams and UB40 perform in it. By the sounds of things, Cape Town can handle big events?



				In mid-1995 the prestigeous World Cup of Rugby came to South Africa. What better place to kick off the biggest rugby tournament in the world than in the Mother City - Cape Town. The opening game between Australia and the Springboks was watched by a full house at a packed Newlands Rugby Stadium. Needless to say - South Africa won!

Art exhibitions are situated at many venues including: William Fehr Collection: Castle of Good Hope (021 - 454725) and Rust en Vreugd (021 - 453628). Michaelis Collection (Old Town House Greenmarket Square) 021 - 246367. Internationally renowned collection of 17th century Dutch and Flemish artists. South African National Gallery (Gardens) 021 - 451628. UCT Irma Stern Museum (Rosebank) 021 - 6855686.

Ballet is performed at the Nico Malan Opera House (021 - 217695) and the Baxter Theatre (Computicket: 021 - 4308010).

Cinemas are situated throughout Cape Town. Booking can be done through Computicket (021 - 4308010). There are specialised cinemas for art and foreign films The new Imax cinema is situated at the Portswood Road entrance to the Waterfront. The main feature of Imax is the super-realistic image on a screen five storeys high

Classical Music is performed at various venues. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (021 - 4189190) performs at the Nico Malan Theatre and the City Hall. Kirstenbosch Twilight Concerts have performances on Sunday evenings in summer. St Georges Cathedral Choir gives performances free of charge - watch the press for details or telephone Computicket (021 - 4308010). The Oude Libertas Centre (021 - 8087911), in Stellenbosch, is an open-air theatre where classical music is performed during the summer months.

Nightlife - Cape Town has a very vibrant nightlife. Like most cities, nightlife flourishes in many forms, including nightclubs, discotheques , wine-bars, music pubs, cocktail lounges and restaurants. The Waterfront, Sea Point and lower Cape Town buzz until the early hours.South African music has also taken off in a very big way in the last couple of years. As a result Cape Town and South Africa are producing some top quality bands. Have a look at the local gig guide if you're interested in seeing some of South Africa's top local talent.

Live music is performed at many venues (including some restaurants) and encompasses many styles including jazz. Appletiser Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch on Sunday evenings. Watch the press for details.

Opera is performed at the Nico Malan Opera House (021 - 217695) on the Foreshore. Check out http://millennia.co.za/nico/ for more information.

Theatre - Drama is lively with many locally written plays. The big musicals are staged at the Nico Malan Opera House, the Baxter Theatre, Dock Road Theatre, Theatre on the Bay and at Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Bookings at Computicket (021 - 4308010). Watch the press for details.Check out http://www.uct.ac.za/org/baxter/

The Planetarium (Queen Victoria Street) 021 - 243330 - offers lectures and many interesting talks and shows on astronomy.


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