Bubbly, beats, and sunshine for days… Here are some of the top activities to look forward to this January.
The Mother of all cities is heating up with a festive lineup of cool events! Here’s our pick of where to go and what to do in January 2019.
| JANUARY 2019 EVENTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 January 2019 | First Thursday: January 2019 Edition | Cape Town | |||
| 13 January 2019 | Concerts in the Park: January 2019 Edition | Cape Town | |||
| 19 January 2019 | Taalmonument Full Moon Picnics: January 2019 Edition | Paarl | |||
| 25 January 2019 | Food Truck Friday: January 2019 Edition | Cape Town | |||
| 26 January 2019 | The Sun Met 2019 | Cape Town | |||
| 27 January 2019 | Open Streets: January 2019 Edition | Cape Town | |||
First Thursday: January 2019 Edition
When 3 January 2019
About the event Cape Town’s innercity is abuzz with activity on the first Thursday of every month when Capetonians (and visitors) wander through the various galleries and stores, which stay open until 9pm.
Cost Free
Contact goodevening@first-thursdays.co.za
Location CBD
Concerts in the Park: January 2019 Edition
When 13 January 2019
About the event There are few better ways to take advantage of the glorious summer weather than under a tree listening to good live music. So, pack a hamper, with a couple of bottles of vino, round up the familia, and head on down to De Waal Park for their monthly concerts.
Contact 021 423 4526, info@concertsinthepark.co.za
Cost Free
Where to find it Molteno Road, CBD, Cape Town
Taalmonument Full Moon Picnics: January 2019 Edition
When 19 January 2019
About the event Located on a hill overlooking Paarl, with some of the most unique and beautiful views in the Western Cape, the Taalmonument was built in 1975 to celebrate the Afrikaans language. Its location makes it the perfect venue for these full-moon picnics, which happen throughout summer (26 October 2018 to 22 March 2019).
Book tickets at Webtickets
Location Taalmonument, Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain, Paarl
Food Truck Friday: January 2019 Edition
When 25 January 2019
About the event Jack Black’s Brewing Co welcomes beer aficionados and fun-loving folk to its monthly Food Truck Fridays. Not only is there live entertainment and Jack Black craft beers, but you can also expect some excellent food-truck grub.
Cost Free
Contact 021 286 1220, taproom@jackblackbeer.com
Location Jack Black’s Brewing Company, 10 Brigid Road, Diep River, Cape Town
The Sun Met 2019
When 26 January 2019
About the event Bringing all racing enthusiasts and fashionistas together, the Sun Met celebrates world-class horse racing and equestrian-inspired elegance like you’ve never seen before.
Contact 021 700 1600
Cost R150 (general admission)
R3 444 (Circa Trackside Deck)
R5 169 (Circa Winning Post Pav)
Book Direct
Location Kenilworth Racecourse, Rosmead Avenue, Kenilworth, Cape Town
Open Streets: January 2019 Edition
Rich Conyngham
When 27 January 2019
About the event This festival gives Capetonians the opportunity to explore their neighbouring ’hoods by transforming our streets into open spaces for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users and other non-motorised transport-users.
You can arrive at any point along the route, and walk in whichever direction you’d like, just as long as you bring a happy vibe, and an open heart.
Contact 021 286 0823, info@openstreets.co.za
Cost Free
Where to find it Various locations
Research by Alicia Chamaillé
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