Metallica at Cape Town Stadium 2013

US rock band Metallica are coming back to South Africa.
The band, who performed here in 2006 will perform two stadium shows in South Africa in April 2013.
The tour is scheduled for Wednesday April 24, 2013 at Cape Town Stadium and Saturday April 27, 2013 at Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.
Metallica Live in South Africa is another Big Concerts Experience presented by 5FM’s Power Nite of Rock and MK.
Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo collectively known as Metallica, are one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 110 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over.
They have scored almost a dozen multi-platinum albums, including 1991's  Metallica (commonly referred to as The Black Album), which is the bestselling album in history of Soundscan, scanning almost 16 million albums in the United States alone, and nearly 30 million worldwide. In October 2008, their latest album, Death Magnetic, debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and in 27 additional countries around the world.
Metallica have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including nine Grammy®Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. In December 2011 Metallica celebrated its 30th anniversary. This past summer Metallica unveiled a brand new stage that featured iconic elements that spanned its 30-year career.
Cape Town
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Tickets go on sale for the Cape Town show (web, outlets and call centers) – Thursday 22nd November 2012 (09:00 – local time SAST). Price from R295 – R900
Shuttle Service: Cape Town Shuttles 
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Festival of Beer, Hamilton's Rugby Club, Green Point

CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER RETURNS

Cape Town Festival of Beer, the largest festival of beer in the Southern Hemisphere, is around the corner! The Festival is set for the 23rd, 24th and 25th of November at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point, Cape Town (next to the V & A Waterfront). This year’s event is bringing even more beer to the table than ever before.
Cape Town Festival of Beer is a celebration of brewing heritage and craft both locally and from around the world. Featuring over 150 beers; this is the premier celebration of all things beer.
The Festival is South Africa’s largest annual gathering of beer enthusiasts, connoisseurs and those just wanting to learn more about beer. The weekend promises great entertainment for the whole family including a variety of beer, food, music, rugby and is a highlight on the Cape Town social calendar.
Feel free to bring the kids along as there will be a dedicated child-minding/entertainment area with qualified staff on hand.
Expect over 40 breweries - both international and local - and a limited edition of beers brewed just for the Festival. Also, learn more about the appreciation of artisanal beer and perfect food choices to pair with each brew.
This year the Cape Town Festival of Beer will be bringing you guided beer tours with experts to ensure you get the most out of your experience. Let your guide take you around while you meet the brewers and sample a variety of beers, watch home brewing demonstrations and participate in blind tastings. And if that’s not enough there will also be a beer judging competition, beer merchandise for sale, lucky draws, raffles, fusbal competition and the highly anticipated Beerlympics.
Rugby fans, don’t miss out on any action and watch the rugby live on the Saturday on big screens at the Festival! Tables can be booked at info@capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za 

For tickest and info visit: www.capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

See Cape Town like Tourist do at cheap prices...

RED CITY TOUR (every 20 min)
17 great stops around the city

› The best way to see Table Mountain,
V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and get to know the city.
› Guided by our 14-channel multi-language system
› Children welcome – special kids activity book on the bus.

Experience the best way to get to Table Mountain:
Hop-on, hop-off on our open-top buses to explore the heart of Africa’s top tourism destination: Cape Town and the vibrant V&A Waterfront. Buy your ticket online and feel free to set your own pace by hopping off to explore over 100 attractions, venues and hot and happening Cape Town events.
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Experience Cape Town
City Sightseeing brings you the pick of the crop of Cape Town events – a cross section of local activities which highlight the unique lifestyle of this cosmopolitan city.
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BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR (every 45 min)
Fabulous scenic drive with 13 stops

› Kirstenbosch Gardens, Mariner’s Wharf and scenic
Cape Town like never before.
› Guided by our 14-channel multi-language system
› Children welcome – special kids activity book on the bus.

For your Cape Town travel experience:
Hop-on and enjoy Cape Town’s scenic tour for unique close-up experiences of the Cape Peninsula. Explore Africa’s world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and then add to your Cape Town holiday by exploring Hout Bay and Camps Bay along the Atlantic Ocean - all on our double-decker tour bus.

Ideas this weekend for your family

Make this a "spoil my kid weekend." We dedicate this space for all the Kids in Cape Town.

Free things and stuff to splash out on, equipmnet and gifts.

Cool Runnings -Toboggan Family Park
Oppisite Bellville Velodrome behind the Engen Garage

Tobogg is a popular adventure sport, a summer version of the thrilling winter sport but on steel instead of snow. Ride the 1.25km of twisting stell half-pipe and reach speed of up to 40km. Suitable for all ages. 021 949 4439
www.cool-runnings.co.za


Rotary Mini Blue Train and Play Park 
Beach Rd, Mouille Point (Next to the Lighthouse)

Take a trip on Cape Town's only miniature train. You can also spend quality time in the safe play park, playing on a climbing rock, riding their tricycle track and other fun items. Birthday functions available. 021 434 4297 


Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
N7 Durbanville

Fully operating Ostrich Ranch Close to Cape Town. Enjoy professionally guided tours, browse the curio shops and relax in the restaurant against th backdrop of Table Mountain. 
021 972 1669
www.ostrichranch.co.za


Graceland Venues
Klein Dennegeur  Farm, Paarl


Venue available for childrens' parties, day outings and to hire for special occasions. Numerous fun activities available eg: waterslide, jungle gym, pony rides, animal touch farm and ample space for kids to play. 021 863 4109

www.gracelandvenues.co.za

Bugz Play Park
Joostenberg Vlakte

 Bugz family play park is the largest outdoor and indoor play park in the Western Cape. It is geared to entertain two to ten year olds and it is a colourful extravaganza of sandpits, pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats, jungle gyms and a choo choo train, and will tire out little ones in no time.

Older and more adventurous little ones can giddy up and trot around on the resident horseys or tear up the surrounds on the selection of quad bikes.

021 988 8836 

www.bugzplaypark.co.za

Perfect for Kids this weekend - Bugz Family Playpark

Three Words. Bugz Family Playpark.

For the most enjoyable family day you want to visit Bugz Family Playpark, the largest indoor and outdoor play park in Cape Town. Riding Horses, Quad Biking and Rowing boats makes this Playpark perfect for kids between the ages of 2 and 10.

There is an indoor party area offering 5 delightful party venues as well as a large undercover play area. Known for their quality of the food served, Bugz family play park is also a sought after place for parents who wish to indulge in a Monster Burger or a Farmer's breakfast while watching the kids play. Bugz hosts wonderful birthday parties at any of the 6 outdoor venues or the 5 indoor venues



For many children an outdoor activity may stretch their comfort zones and evoke hidden interests and skills that are usually suppressed by modern conveniences and technology. This experience challenges one physically, which in turn can lead to challenging one mentally.

"We offer a variety of holiday programmes that are sure to challenge and entertain children from ages 5 to 13 years.."

Bugz are striving to create an environment where kids can spend quality time with their parents. They have a safe environment with lawns, trees and a huge number of play equipment where kids can have a ball. Most of the rides are powered by the children themselves and parents therefore know that their kids are getting excellent exercise in a natural way. We have also created cute play areas such as dolls houses, tree houses and even a castle. We therefore also strive to stimulate the imagination of children.

Physical Address: 56 Tarentaal street, Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa
Postal Address: P O Box 1581, Suider Paarl, 7624
Tel: +27 21 988 8836 | Fax: +27 21 988 8846
Email: bugzparty@mwebbiz.co.za | Website: www.bugzplaypark.co.za

Kalk Bays Biggest Secret

Kalk Bay Trading Post

Trading Post - Kalk Bay

Entrance of the famous Kalk Bay Trading Post.

If you can disappear for one day, live close to Cape Town or just want a relaxing afternoon, there is no better place to take a drive to than Kalk Bay.  This little town is easy accessible from Cape Town and is famous for its rich historic past, with perfect photographic views and of course it's great little Harbour.

The Trading Post was established 11 years ago and transformed out of the old railway station. The friendly staff assist you with silver ware, army uniform, treasures of coin and many more. The trading hours are from 09:00 to 17:00 on a daily base.


Kalk Bay (Afrikaans: Kalkbaai) is a fishing village on the coast of False Bay, South Africa and is now a suburb of greater Cape Town. It lies in a beautiful setting, wedged between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights that are buttressed by crags of greysand. A literal translation from the Dutch/Afrikaans name "Kalkbaai" is "Lime Bay". The railway from the central business district of Cape Town to Simons Town passes through Kalk Bay and in some places the line is only meters from the water's edge.

Kalk Bay is also home to the famous surf spot named "Kalk Bay Reef". This is renowned for heavy barrels and the associated shallow reef. It is best surfed on a big south-easterly swell or a north west wind. In smaller swells low tide makes for better barrels.

Cape Town Interest and Activities

All about Cape Town, Events and What to do!

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Cape Town Classic Snoek Braai (Barbeque)

I am not sure where this recipe come's from, but what I am sure of is that once your tried this Snoek Braai, You will be HOOKED. This is a Cape Town Favorite among the fishermen and you can feed a family of up to 12 people.

Take a large sheet of foil, (more than double the size of the snoek) and place your snoek skin down on top of the foil. If possible use industrial foil or just fold your foil double to strengthen it.

Take a l x 500g butter and cut it into 7 blocks.
Pack the butter over the snoek and top it with loads of garlic, cheese, tomato and onion. Don't forget the salt and pepper.

Then take the florets of an large cauliflower and pack them on the snoek. Wrap the  snoek with the foil, but do not wrap it tight. There must be room for steam to build up.

Braai the snoek for about 45 min over a not to hot fire.

Why this method?

The garlic, butter and snoek blend will steam and flavor the cauliflower and gives it a crayfish taste.
Serve with fresh butter rolls......this will will serve 8 - 12 people.

Long Street Cape Town

The party connoisseurs will absolutely recognize   Long Street as one of the best places to hang out in Cape Town. 

Ready for the Big Night Out? Fine dinning, live bands and good quality pubs attracts people locally and from all over the world. 

Start with one of the top restaurants and try some ostrich, crocodile  or springbok. Then off to one of many energetic night clubs to dance the night away.

 Long Street compliments the stay in Cape Town. 
Beads shops, Antique Shops, Take a swim in the Turkish Baths or view the Victorian Buildings.

Cape Town - Sporting Events

The major spectator sports in Cape Town are Rugby (winter) and Cricket (summer) - both main stadiums are in Newlands. Running is popular and there are races every weekend. Likewise cycling, with the Argus Cycle Tour in March the biggest of its kind in the world. There are excellent golf courses. Climbing also has a passionate following.
Rugby and Cricket
Rugby - the stadium is in Boundary Road, Newlands, try www.sarfu.org.za. To contact a local club, try Hamiltons Rugby Football Club in Green Point 021 439 3954. They have touch rugby on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Cricket- the stadium is off Campground Road, Newlands. For general cricket enquiries search for Western Province Cricket Club or try 021 657 2003. Newlands is located 15 minutes from Cape Town in the Southern Suburbs.
Golf
Cape Town and the Winelands have a number of world class courses in superb surroundings. There are also excellent local pros and golf guides. The courses include Erinvale (which hosted the World Cup in 1996), Steenberg and the Royal Cape.
Running
To find out about races contact the Western Province Athletics Association or Celtic Harriers 021 671 0849. There are races and 'fun-runs' most weekends. In particular, the 56km Two Oceans Marathonin April (www.twooceansmarathon.org.za).
Cycling
The annual Argus Cycle Tour in March dominates the cycling year. It is worth watching - 38,000 cyclists compete in a gruelling 105km Peninsula race (www.cycletour.co.za). Tel. 021 689 8420 for info on cycling. In addition, there are major cycling events every weekend throughout the summer. Cycling competitions are held at the Velodrome in Tygervalley, 20 minutes from Cape Town.
Horse Riding
There are some wonderful places to go Horse Riding in Cape Town - Noordhoek (on the beach), Hout Bay and in the Winelands being the main areas. To enjoy Horse Racing, the big event of the year is the 'Met' at Kenilworth in January, but there is regular racing at Durbanville and Kenilworth.
Fishing
Deep Sea fishing charters are available in the Waterfront complex and from Simonstown harbour. Maasbank and Mackerel are numerous in Table Bay in summer. False Bay is always good - especially Snoek in winter. Tunny fishermen take charters into False Bay. Angling is popular at the Cape of Good Hope - but phone the park for information on permits.
Other Sports
Virtually every sport has an association - look up 'Western Province .....' in the Cape Town Phone Directory and you should find what you are looking for. For sailing phone the Royal Cape Yacht Club or the Zeekoevlei Yacht Club. There is also a booklet called 'What to do in Cape Town' which lists lots of outdoor activities -

Adam Lambert Grand West Cape Town

Adam Lambert came to prominence following his appearance on the eighth season of American Idol. Although he was runner-up, Lambert launched a succesful music career with the release of his first studio album `For Your Entertainment` which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 198,000 copies in the U.S. in its first week, and reaching the top 10 in several countries worldwide. 

The album achieved international success with its singles "For Your Entertainment", "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You". Since the release of his debut album Lambert has accrued numerous awards and nominations, including a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and is the first American Idol finalist to tour the world in support of a debut album in the year following their season. He has sold over 2 million albums and 4.2 million singles worldwide. 

In November 2011 Adam took to the stage in the finale of the MTV European Music Awards to sing lead vocals with Queen, who were being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Roger Taylor commented after that Adam is "a really great performer with an astonishing voice." He later joined Queen on tour and performed with them on their London UK date as well in Russia, Ukraine and Poland.

Venue: Grand Arena, Grand West - Cape Town
Date: Tue 13 Nov 2012 8:00 pm
Tickets: Computicket
Cape Town Shuttles: www.citishuttles.co.za 021 559 5467 / 082 707 1135