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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:Garden Town Stellenbosch\, one of the country’s most prominent garden-lifestyle celebrations\, returns from 31 October to 9 November 2025 with a fusion of vibrant botanical displays\, insightful workshops\, engaging talks and unique garden tours. At its heart is the highlight event: the Garden Show and Market at the Town Hall; a lively hub where growers\, designers and makers come together with plants\, tools\, décor\, demonstrations\, and inspiration under one roof. What sets Garden Town Stellenbosch apart is its decentralised format\, encompassing Workshops\, Talks\, Tours\, and Events across various locations.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T100000
DTSTAMP:20251015T085342Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Go Walkies Brak Trap | Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:The Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch is kicking off the start of summer with their “Let’s Go Walkies Brak Trap” fundraiser! Put on your tekkies and pop over to our premises on Devon Valley Road\, Stellenbosch\, on Sunday\, 26 October 2025 to take our loveable rescue dogs for an easy 3km walk through the vineyards. Bring your friends\, family and fellow animal lovers to join us in a fun-filled morning while helping us raise much-needed funds for the dogs and cats in our care. There are three time slots: 9h00\, 10h00 and 11h00.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/lets-go-walkies-brak-trap-animal-welfare-society-stellenbosch/
LOCATION:Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch\, Devon Valley Road\, Stellenbosc\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Sport, Outdoor & Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20250925T140922Z
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UID:75088-1760515200-1760522400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Meditasie in die Dylan Lewis-beeldtuin
DESCRIPTION:Dylan Lewis het gesê: “Nature is church without dogma\, connecting us with our authentic self.” Kom word saam stil tussen die imposante beeldhouwerke in die kunstenaar se fynbostuin\, omring deur die grootse Stellenbosch- en Helderberg. Jan van Zyl\, predikant en mindfulness-fasiliteerder\, maak die deure van die natuurkerk oop om ons in stilte en meditasie deur hierdie katedraal te begelei. Trek gemaklik aan en bring ’n hoed\, jogamat en waterbottel saam. Ontmoet 30-minute voor die aanvang van die toer by die Kochstraat parkeer-en-pendel.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/meditasie-in-die-dylan-lewis-beeldtuin/
LOCATION:Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden\, Blaauwklippen Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Explore,health and wellness,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184125Z
CREATED:20251001T184125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184125Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Day: flame to fork & sunset walk | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Farm Shop Take your seat at a long table beneath a golden sunset\, framed by a lane of tall poplars and surrounded by the bounty of the Babylonstoren garden. Indulge in the freshest fruits and vegetables\, handmade cheese\, warm loaves\, artisanal spreads\, charcuterie\, fresh trout and flame-to-fork fare from the braai. Seasonal chef’s salads add vibrancy\, while dessert takes shape in creamy gelato made with milk from our water buffalo herd. Toast the moment with a glass of blush-hued Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé.\n\n\n\n  \n16:30 – 17:00 Arrive at chapel\, receive flower crown & aperitif \n17:00 – 18:30 Guided Garden walk \n18:30 – 20:00 Long table feast\, live music & good company
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-day-flame-to-fork-sunset-walk-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Lifestyle,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183211Z
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SUMMARY:Fashionably Yours Brunch | Vredenheim Wine Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a beautiful morning of fashion\, live entertainment\, harvest table\, juice bar\, spot prizes\, goodie bags\, handpicked auction items\, inspiring guest speakers.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/fashionably-yours-brunch-vredenheim-wine-farm/
LOCATION:Vredenheim Wine Estate\, R310 Lyndoch\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Explore,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T175358Z
CREATED:20250915T175358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T175358Z
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SUMMARY:Blaauwklippen Family Market Reopening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the much-anticipated reopening of the iconic Blaauwklippen Family Market. Featuring over 55 curated vendors and a refreshed look\, the market welcomes you to a new era of community\, flavour\, and craftsmanship.Join us for the reopening of the famous Blaauwklippen Family Market. With 60 vendors and a new look to look forward to\, the Blaauwklippen Family Market is ready for a new era.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/blaauwklippen-family-market-reopening/
LOCATION:Blaauwklippen Vineyards\, R44\, Strand\, R44 Strand\, WESTERN cAPE\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Family,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T230000
DTSTAMP:20250903T084102Z
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SUMMARY:Schultz Brothers Winemakers’ Dinner with Chef Marthinus Ferreira | The Jordan Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening at The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira as we host the Schultz Brothers Winemakers’ Dinner. Brothers Rudi Schultz of Schultz Family Wines and Gunter Schultz of Baleia Wines – both from a family of renowned winemakers – will be showcasing a selection of their favourite wines. Each will be paired with Chef Marthinus’s bold\, flavour-driven dishes\, served sharing-style for a truly memorable dining experience. Expect exceptional food\, outstanding wines\, and a lively evening in the heart of the winelands. Seats are limited – secure your spot today!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/schultz-brothers-winemakers-dinner-with-chef-marthinus-ferreira-the-jordan-restaurant/
LOCATION:The Jordan Restaurant\, Jordan Wine Estate\, Stellenkloof Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20250915T173620Z
CREATED:20250915T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T173620Z
UID:74991-1758650400-1758655800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Gewels en Gewelstyle | Voorgelegen Museum
DESCRIPTION:Gewels en gewelstyle Stellenbosch in die groter konteks. Aangebied deur Prof. Matilda Burden.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/gewels-en-gewelstyle-voorgelegen-museum/
LOCATION:116 Voorgelegen Dorp Street\, 116 Dorp Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,History,Lifestyle,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stellenbosch Museum":MAILTO:manager@stelmus.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20250915T195339Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkabouts: BA'ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing | SU Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Walkabouts is an initiative of the Stellenbosch University Museum to share its collections with the public The Wednesday Walkabouts centres around the theme of the Stellenbosch Inennale 2085. namely BA’ZINZILE A Rehearsal for Breathing. The provocatively curated From the Vault exhibition at the Stellenbosch University Museum engages with Its Anthropological collections\, most of which have been in archival storage for many decades and have not been on display. Through lived experience and storytelling\, local knowledge keepers will helo breathe life into the objects by a vine context and access to the practices of these materer cultures
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wednesday-walkabouts-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-su-museum/
LOCATION:Stellenbosch University Museum\, 52 Ryneveld Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250828T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20250726T135800Z
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SUMMARY:Snap Wine Auction | Beyerskloof Wine Farm
DESCRIPTION:Special Needs Adapted Program se jaarlikse wynveiling is op 28 Augustus. Kom kuier saam ! Die funksie word aangebied by Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof. Heerlike kos en lekker geleentheid om saam met jou vriende te kuier. Bespreek jou tafel gou.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/snap-wine-auction-beyerskloof-wine-farm/
LOCATION:Beyerskloof Wines\, R310\, Koelenhof\, western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20250730T104501Z
CREATED:20250730T104501Z
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SUMMARY:High tea at Helena's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to High Tea at Helena’s this Women’s Day Spoil yourself or the special women in your life with sweet and savoury delights\, served with timeless charm. 9 August 2025 | R295 pp Email gm@coopmanhuijs.co.za to book your table. #HelenasRestaurant #WomensDay #StellenboschEvents
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/high-tea-at-helenas-restaurant/
LOCATION:Helena’s Restaurant\, 33 Church Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food,Food & Drink,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20250730T110217Z
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SUMMARY:Steps\, Sips & Slices | Delheim Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Women’s Day for a meaningful morning at Delheim. We’ll begin with a 5km trail walk at 10:00 AM\, followed by a relaxed gathering in our Vat Cellar\, to enjoy wine tasting and delicious cake. Let’s celebrate Women’s Day the right way—with purpose\, presence\, and community with a little something special on the day—just for you! \nTickets: R250per person \n(R50 of each ticket will be donated to the Safe House in Stellenbosch—a shelter that provides safety and support to abused women and their children.)
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/steps-sips-slices-delheim-wines/
LOCATION:Delheim Wine Estate\, off the R44 Klapmuts Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food,Food & Drink,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250809T140000
DTSTAMP:20250731T145245Z
CREATED:20250726T141613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T145245Z
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SUMMARY:Women's day Brunch | Staymore Guesthouse
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s Day in style at Staymore Guesthouse in Kylemore with Glow With Us\, a chic brunch honouring women with bubbly\, delicious food\, and a touch of sparkle. Enjoy uplifting connection and a special guest speaker sharing insights on wellness and well-being. Dress code: Winter Chic with a Touch of Sparkle. Join us on 9 August at 11am for warmth and style in the heart of the Winelands. Limited seats available!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/womens-day-brunch-staymore-guesthouse/
LOCATION:Staymore Guest House\, 11 Adams Street Kylemore\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250803T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134844Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134844Z
UID:74677-1754211600-1754254800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250802T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134842Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
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UID:74676-1754125200-1754168400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250801T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134840Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134840Z
UID:74675-1754038800-1754082000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134838Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134838Z
UID:74674-1753952400-1753995600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134836Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134836Z
UID:74673-1753866000-1753909200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250729T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134834Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
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UID:74672-1753779600-1753822800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250728T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134832Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134832Z
UID:74671-1753693200-1753736400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250727T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134830Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2-2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20250625T082945Z
CREATED:20250625T082945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T082945Z
UID:74499-1753527600-1753545600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Vintage Day 2025 – A Taste of Christmas in July | Simonsig Family Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Day is back – and this year\, it’s wrapped in festive cheer.  Join us on Saturday\, 26 July for Simonsig’s much-loved Vintage Day\, a heartwarming celebration of aged wines and timeless memories\, dressed in the magic of Christmas in July. We’re unlocking our vintage wine vaults and inviting you to taste rare gems from our cellar—each bottle telling a story of craftsmanship\, character\, and the passage of time. Enjoy live music\, a hearty winter meal\, and a cellar journey through Pinotage\, Cabernet\, Kaapse Vonkel\, and more – guided by the winemakers and the Simonsig team.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/vintage-day-2025-a-taste-of-christmas-in-july-simonsig-family-vineyards/
LOCATION:Simonsig Wine Estate\, Kromme Rhee Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20250726T134828Z
CREATED:20250726T134618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T134828Z
UID:74667-1753520400-1753563600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wine Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Saturday\, 26 July to Sunday\, 3 August 2025\, when it welcomes families and friends to its annual celebration of the grape\, suitably called Wine Town Stellenbosch.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wine-town-stellenbosch-2/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Shopping,Students,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T173000
DTSTAMP:20250426T073007Z
CREATED:20250426T073007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T073007Z
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SUMMARY:The Wine Tourism Conference 2025 | Lanzerac Wine Estate
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated South African Wine Tourism Conference will return for its 9th edition on 8 May 2025 at the iconic Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Under the theme “Delivering Experiences that Inspire\,” this year’s event is set to unite industry leaders\, innovators\, and key stakeholders for a day of insight\, collaboration\, and strategic growth planning in one of South Africa’s most dynamic sectors. The conference will explore how inspiring visitor experiences can elevate the wine tourism offering\, drive operational excellence\, and expand market potential both locally and globally.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-wine-tourism-conference-2025-lanzerac-wine-estate/
LOCATION:Lanzerac Hotel & Spa\, 1 Lanzerac Road\, Stellenbosch\, western cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250425T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250425T170000
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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