CT – This week brings with it new opportunities to network at Night Owls and the Cape Town Mini Maker Faire. There’s no excuse not to get out there and broaden your creative network. Danielle Clough also has a retrospective exhibition and post-punk band, Dangerfields, will be entertaining our ears with some new material.
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Breaking the Mould
In this show, Chris Denovan captures creative people who occupy unusual spaces in society. Working with paint in an expressive manner, he attempts to capture the human form and explore the individuality of each subject. Visit Facebook for more.
Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, 10 Wellington Rd, Durbanville // 7pm
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Sew Far Sew Good
Talented embroidery artist Danielle Clough is having a retrospective exhibition at Kleinsky’s Delicatessen. Join her for an evening of art, music, snacks and drinks. There’s also limited edition, signed prints for sale. Visit Facebook for more.
Kleinsky’s Delitcatessen, 95 Regent Rd, Seapoint // 6.30pm-9.30pm
Dangerfields and Retro Dizzy Through the Looking Glass
Psychedelic surf rock band, Retro Dizzy and post-punk band, Dangerfields are playing at the Waiting Room. Retro Dizzy are back after a break and Dangerfields are playing alternative versions of their songs and testing out some work-in-progress. See Facebook for more.
The Waiting Room, 273 Long Street // 8:00pm-12:00pm
Thursday 25 August 2016
3rd Creative Exchange
Keen to meet like-minded creatives and expand your creative circle? Night Owls is back at the 3rd Creative Exchange. There’s also creative exhibitions, live music, food trucks and the chance to meet some of the makers behind the beautifully crafted products at the market. See Facebook for more.
The Watershed, Breakwater Boulevard // 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday 26-28 August 2016
Cape Town Mini Maker Faire
Love show and tell? Then the Cape Town Mini Maker Faire is just up your alley. It’s like a DIY science fair meets a trade fair meets a DIY showcase for those, who enjoy making things. Exhibitions range from 3d printers, to electronic gadgets, handmade craft and fashion design. For more info, visit Facebook.
370B Main Rd, Observatory // Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm.
Saturday 27 August 2016
Naunces in a Narrow Spectrum Version 2.5
Through detailed drawings, Peter Mammes depicts the uncomfortable and arbitrary. In his latest body of work, he posits himself within the post-colonial debate around representation. He says, “history is presented as simple grand narratives and those narratives shape our current political and social conceptions. Through my work I attempt to challenge those narratives.” Viewing times vary. See Facebook for more.
Gallery F, 78 Shortmarket St
Monday 29 August 2016
Creative Sessions #3
Start the new week with a dose of creativity. Italian fashion photographer Stefano Moro van Wyk and Joburg based photographer Andile Buka are going to be talking about their inspiration, process and work.Visit Quicket to book tickets.
Roodebloem Studios, 27 & 43 Roodebloem Rd // 6:00pm-9:00pm
