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Make My Weekend - Find your escape

Find your weekend escape with Traveller24's round-up of things to do across three of SA's major cities. 

Cape Town:

Easy mornings: Check out the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day located at Granger Bay, at the V&A Waterfront until the end of October 2015.

Day Tripping: Take some time out along the West Coast at the Hopefield Flower Show or try an Eco Wine Safari at Avondale.



READ: 6 Tips for making the most of the West Coast Flower Season

Expo yourself: The 2015 Cape Homemakers Expo is happening at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this weekend, with some great discount deals on offer.

For the love of art: Check out the Karoo Disclosure exhibition happening at the Iziko South African Museum.

Treat the family: Entertain the kids with some indoor trampoline fun at Bounce or the Tutankhamun - His Tomb and His Treasures exhibition is still on at Grand West until the end of September.

Movers and shakers: Head to Charango in Bree Street for some killer cocktails or take a master class in Jazz with Straight no Chaser - a club based on the model of the world's greatest Jazz clubs, The Village Vanguard, Smalls and Ronnie Scotts.


Wine and Dine: Enjoy some old-school charm with a Drive-in Movie at Spier - featuring Bond favourite Dr No this weekend, it includes a drive-in snack pack to share for R180. Check out Food24's Cape Town dining options.


READ: Everything you need to know about George Ezra's Joburg Gig


Joburg:

Easy mornings: Head to Neighbourgoods in Braamfontein, Arts on Main in Maboeneng, or The Sheds@1Fox for delicious artisanal food.

Day Tripping: Take the family to check out the Segwati quad trails on the slopes of the Witwatersberg mountain range overlooking the Cradle of Humankind or try exploring the inner city art with a Past Experiences walking tour


(Photo: Dawn Jorgensen, the Incidental Tourist)


Expo yourself: Make your way to the Home & Lifestyle Expo Johannesburg on until Sunday at the Killarney Mall.

For the love of art: Some interesting galleries to check out are the Everard ReadCirca GalleryGoethe-InstitutMzansi GalleryWits Art Museum, the Johannesburg Art Gallery and Kalashnikovv Gallery.


READ: A cheapskate's guide to Joburg - one of SA's most expensive cities

Movers and shakers: The Radium Beerhall for an evening filled with some genuinely historic ambiance at Joburg's oldest surviving bar and grill or head on over to the container yard for the 2015 Grietfest.


Treat the family: Give Honeydew A-Maize-ing Mazes a whirl or how about checking out the latest production at The National Children's Theatre’s  - The Frog and the Toad.


Wine and Dine: This weekend Joburgers can sample the very best of the Cape Winelands by checking out the Franschhoek Food and Wine Festival at Montecasino. Check out Food24's Joburg dining options.


Durban:

Easy mornings: Hire a Bbke on the beachfront with Bike & Bean for a scenic, yet energetic morning.  Otherwise head to the bustling Glenwood Bakery, surrounded by the aromas of freshly baked artisanal bread. 


READ: SA coffee shop voted the best in the WORLD - Here are 10 favourite SA coffee spots   


Day Tripping: Take a tour of Durban with Beset Durban – explorers intent on getting South Africans out and enjoying the streets of Durban or let the Durban Green Corridor take you on a Rasta Cave Tour.

Expo yourself: Up your style factor at the Durban Fashion Fair happening at the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World.

 


(Durban Fashion Fair - Facebook)

For the love of art: Catch the Reflections of Light exhibition happening at the Art Space Durban.


Movers and Shakers: Head to Rocca Bar for some serious dancing or for some easy-listening vibes stop in at the Zulu Jazz Lounge.


Treat the family: Head on over to Groovyballs for some outdoor Zorbing fun or venture out to Phezulu Safari Park for a reptile adventure of note.

Wine and Dine: Check out the Unity Bar and Brasserie in Silverton Road for a laid-back evening. Or click here for Food24's Durban dining options.


Have any new local or interesting events and places to share with us? Email Info@traveller24.com and we'll include it in our weekly round-ups.

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