Salute yourself and the women in your life with these relaxing, fun, and inspiring events during Women’s Month. From spa specials to concerts and community-building sports events to empowering expos, there’s plenty to treat yourself to.
Women’s Health Expo 2024
The 4th Annual Women’s Health Expo, which aims to empower women of all ages and backgrounds, is taking place in Cape Town (and Joburg) this August. In Cape Town, the event will be held on 3 and 4 August at The President Hotel. The Women’s Expo offers everything from expert talks to stalls and exhibitions, networking opportunities, fitness classes and more.
Women will find comprehensive information on a wide range of health topics, including:
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits
- Mental Health and Stress Management
- Physical Fitness and Exercise
- Preventative Care and Screening
- Reproductive Health
- Financial Wellness
- and much more!
Cost: From R150. Book through Quicket. Note: Men are allowed to join but will be limited to certain spaces within the exhibition area
When: 3 and 4 August | 9am – 6pm
Where: The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Rd, Sea Point
Micaela Kleinsmith and Mila Smith: After Dark Concert at Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium’s After Dark concert series has returned, offering unforgettable evenings that combine the worlds of music and marine life. One edition features these two incredible women performers:
Micaela Kleinsmith is a former SA Idols contestant and the winner of ‘My Kind Of Country,’ an American country music competition television series featuring international competitors. In her three-track EP Butterfly (2023), she uses her voice as her main instrument to convey many emotions and uses a butterfly motif symbolising love and self-actualisation.
Mila is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter signed to Platoon (an artist services, A&R, and music distribution company owned by Apple Inc.). She presents a soulful heart-on-sleeve sound and soaring emotional vocals expressing maturity and storytelling ability beyond her years. Mila’s first single ‘Liars and Fakes,’ a disco-pop anthem, reached number 1 on the 5fm SA Top 10 charts for three weeks running.
Cost: R395pp, book here
When: Tuesday, 27 August. Doors open at 6.30pm. First act 8pm, second act 9pm.
Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Women’s Day High Tea
Join Benguela Cove this Women’s Day to toast to yourselves and the amazing women in your lives. Enjoy an afternoon tea with friends. Delicious finger sandwiches, scones and cakes are served alongside a wide range of teas and coffees – or celebrate with champagne! Family and youngsters can tackle the pirate golf challenge, and later, you can all enjoy the wine-tasting experience together.
Cost: R750 per tray. Book via email: [email protected]
When: Friday, 09 August | 10am – 4pm
Where: Benguela Cove Wine Estate, R43, Botriver Lagoon, Walker Bay, Hermanus
Zimbini Makwetu at The Baxter Theatre
In honour of Women’s Month, Zimbini Makwetu graces the stage for an exclusive one-night-only concert of soul-stirring melodies and captivating rhythms.
Directed by the well-known Elvis Sibeko, the concert features Zimbini Makwetu’s debut live performance of ‘Kuk-kurukugu’, marking a new chapter in her artistic journey alongside beloved hits from her debut album, ‘Ndiyehlela’.
Spiritual Jazz musician Dumza Maswana and the internationally acclaimed South African Youth Choir join Makwetu on stage, and top South African dancers and surprise guest performers deliver a cinematic Afro-Pop spectacle.
Cost: R150-R300. Book through Webtickets
When: 10 August | 7pm to 9.30pm
Where: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Women’s Month Specials at Grotto Spa
Grotto Spa at 15 on Orange Hotel offers two enticing specials this women’s month. Gather friends or colleagues for a unique pamper session.
Divine Divas Retreat:
- Welcome collagen cocktail or mocktail
- 45-minute back, neck and shoulder massage
- 15-minute light lower leg massage
- Access to the Aroma steam room, Reflection Heated Hydrotherapy Pool, and Polar Plunge Pool.
- Optional bottle of champagne (priced separately at R600)
Cost: R999 (instead of R1500). Book here
Pampered Princess Women’s Day Treat:
- Welcome cocktail or mocktail
- 45-minute personalised massage on a heated treatment bed, including hot stones or wooded therapy
- 60-minute Dermaplaning Facial Treatment including hot oil arm and hand massage
- Luxurious body oil to take home
Cost: R2130 (instead of R2530). Book here
Women’s Day Mile Swim
South Africa’s only Women’s Mile Swim continues for its fourth year in 2024. The swim starts and finishes at the Simon’s Town Waterfront, with swimmers completing a 1-mile/1609-kilometre looped course of Simon’s Bay against the backdrop of the Simon’s Town mountains and resident South African Navy ships.
Swimmers pass over the kelp forests of Simon’s Bay, where they might catch glimpses of the resident short-tailed Stingrays or small Puffadder shy-sharks that call this area home.
Swimmers must remember to wear a brightly coloured swim cap of either pink, yellow, green, red or orange. All Junior Swimmers receive a free Simon’s Bay Mile swim cap. There are also category prizes for the top three swimmers in Open Skins and Wetsuits and the top 3 Junior swimmers.
Cost: R300pp. Enter here
When: Sat 31 August, 8.40am (Junior) | 9am (Open)
Where: Starts and finishes: Simon’s Town Waterfront
Baddie Burlesque Show at Armchair
Baddie Burlesque is an anything-goes, NSFW, no themes, no style restrictions, no rules badass bi-monthly Burlesque experience. This intimate monthly show is where burlesque boundaries are tested, envelopes pushed, and glass ceilings shattered.
Baddie plays host to performers of all experience levels. Guests can expect to see a variety of burlesque styles, including classic, comedic and political. Individuals of all genders and orientations over the age of 18 are welcome.
Cost: R170pp (standing) | R220pp (seated). Book through Quicket
When: Sat 10 Aug | Bi-Monthly | 7pm – 10pm
Where: Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town
Totalsports Women’s Race
Join a “Sea of Pink” when close to 20 000 runners and walkers come together in solidarity to celebrate National Women’s Day at the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race. Participating athletes have their choice of either tackling a 10km or a 5km run. Live music will be performed, too.
Celebrating all women, the Totalsports Women’s Race launched in the Western Cape in 2001 and is now SA’s largest Nationwide Women’s Day Celebration. Unregistered athletes are urged to purchase a temporary running license in order to be eligible for participation.
Cost: R145pp (10km) | R110 (5km) | R50 temporary license. Enter here
When: Fri 9 Aug | Start time 8am (10km) & 8.10 (5km)
Where: Start: Darling St., District Six, Cape Town
He Had it Coming
From the team responsible for the multiple award-winning ‘My Fellow South Africans’ comes a similar multi-sketch entitled ‘He Had It Coming’. This new one-woman piece again features the extremely talented Kim Blanche Adonis performing sketches written by the multi-award-winning satirist Mike van Graan.
Taking its name from the lyrics of ‘Cell Block Tango’ in the hit musical ‘Chicago’, the piece uses satire, comedy, poetry, song and drama to explore and educate audiences about the scourge of gender-based violence and its related themes.
Cost: From R120pp. Book through Quicket
When: Sat 23 August | 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: Ocean Edge Fitness, Dido Valley Road &, Main Rd, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
Women Breaking Barriers
Women in Tech South Africa hosts the Women Breaking Barriers – Women in Tech Networking Lunch. Women in Tech South Africa officially launched in April 2020, with the dual mission: To help close the gender gap in technology and to help more women and girls embrace STEM fields when choosing a field of study or career path.
This is a networking lunch with phenomenal women breaking barriers, and achieving the impossible within the STEM industry. Attendees are encouraged to dress in smart casual attire.
Cost: R250. Book through Quicket
When: Wed 7 Aug | 12pm – 2.30 pm
Where: Bloemendal Wine Estate, Bloemendal Road, M13 Tygerberg Valley Rd, Oude Westhof, Cape Town
Rock the High Tea Party
Rock the High Tea Party is the sassiest event of the year, celebrating all women and a love of all things rock. Guests can sip on fancy teas and nibble on delicious treats while incredible performers crank up the volume and bring down the house with the ultimate girl power playlist (hits from Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Queen, Journey, and Miley Cyrus).
The venue for the event is the stunning ASARA – lush vineyards provide the perfect view for an unforgettable day. Each ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbles and an assortment of delectable high tea treats. Dressing up is a must, and the theme is rock ‘n’ roll glam or chic high tea attire.
Cost: R550 – R720. Book through Quicket
When: Sat 9 Aug | 11am to 3pm
Where: ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch
Great Mother Cave Indigenous Walk
The Great Mother Cave Indigenous Walk allows guests to experience the profound spiritual significance of Peers Cave and Tunnel Cave, guided by Chief Kingsley. The tour is an exploration of ancient sacred sites and offers insight into the spiritual traditions of the indigenous Khoi-San people, as well as information on the local flora and fauna.
The tour is approximately six hours long and is only suitable for people who can handle moderate physical activity and steep sections. Only individuals aged 18 and older may participate.
Cost: R500pp | R800 (couples special). Book through Quicket
When: Sat 9 Aug | 9am to 3pm
Where: Meet at Fish Hoek Athletic Club, Nelson Rd, Fish Hoek, Cape Town
The Women’s Day Market
Cheverells Farm Shed welcomes visitors to a special market event dedicated to celebrating women and supporting local artisans. Organised by Ehl-Kah Creative, this event promises the chance to discover the best of local artisanal goods. Inspiring guest talks and delicious country-style meals at the Cheverells Farm Shed Cafe add appeal.
Tickets include a welcome drink and entry into a raffle to win an amazing prize.
Cost: R100pp (aged 18+) | R50pp (aged 12+) | R25pp (u/12s). Book through Quicket
When: Sat 9 Aug | 10am to 5pm
Where: Cheverells Farm, 55 Highlands Rd, Elgin Valley, Grabouw
Bridgerton Queen’s Ball: Women’s Day
ASARA Wine Estate hosts a Bridgerton-Inspired Queen’s Ball this Women’s Day featuring dinner, drinks and entertainment.
It promises to be the most splendid social gathering of the season. This immersive soirée sees guests wine and dine, partaking in an evening of music, mingling, and more. The experience includes a welcome glass of ASARA bubbles, a three-course dinner, a performance by drag artist and comic Lilly Slaptsilli, and a bottle of wine per person to take home.
All attendees are required to dress in their very best within the Bridgerton theme for a chance to win a night for two at the luxurious ASARA Wine Estate, inclusive of breakfast. This means ball gowns and suits of the highest elegance.
Cost: R560 – R790pp | R3 995 (show & stay package for two) | R2 499 (for four). Book through Quicket
When: Sat 9 Aug | 6pm to 10.30pm
Where: ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch
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