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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T113000
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SUMMARY:AN AYURVEDIC RESET WITH MIRJAM MACLEOD AT CHOMMIES / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nOjas: A Reset for Process\, Practice\, and PerspectiveA creative reset with Mirjam Macleod through the lens of AyurvedaRewire how you see\, think\, and create. This is not an art class\, it’s a reset. Using both Ayurvedic principles and creative practice\, you’ll be guided through exercises that help you step out of your head and into the process. The session ends with a shared lunch\, giving space to reflect and connect.Cost R180 pp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nChommies is for dogs and the people who love them. Making high-quality\, eye-catching accessories: leashes that promise long walks\, harnesses for the more curious\, and collars to show they belong.\n\n\n\nAll collections are handcrafted in the brand’s Cape Town studio. Africa is their heartbeat and all things Chommies are designed to brighten days\, just like dogs do.\n\n\n\n@chommiescom \n\n\n\nWhere : 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : Saturday 25 October from 9:30 – 11:30 \n\n\n\nBookings : Register to attend.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/chommies/
LOCATION:CHOMMIES\, 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
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SUMMARY:DESIGN AS AN OPTIMISTIC ACT BY NOW NOW / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nDesign as an Optimistic Act – is our first physical exhibition\, hosted as part of Design Week South Africa – inviting you to experience the imaginative potential of African architecture across rural villages\, townships\, cities\, and international sites.\n\n\n\n​This tactile exhibit offers an immersive journey through the NowNow Competition’s 40 Honourable Mentions\, collected across four thematics over the past two years\, each rethinking how we live\, learn\, and shape space.\n\n\n\n​Rooted in the notion of “Design as an Optimistic Act\,” the exhibition plays on the layered meaning of “now now\,” a phrase blending urgency\, presence\, and the playfulness of African time. Visitors are invited to step inside\, touch\, feel\, and discuss ideas that reveal not just the design\, but its intention\,  why these competitions and places matter.\n\n\n\n​Hosted by the team behind Pot Plant Club and Babbi Deli & Bar on Bree Street\, the event opens their space to new intersections of design\, as we look ahead – we share a collective space for remembering futures\, reclaiming the optimism and energy of African cities\, and affirming that the next great idea can come from Khayelitsha\, Gaborone\, Langa\, or just down the road.\n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhere: Pot Plant Club\, 215 Bree Street \n\n\n\nWhen: 24 October\, 18:00 – 22:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Open to all.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/design-as-an-optimistic-act-by-now-now/
LOCATION:Pot Plant Club\, 215 Bree Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T083448Z
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SUMMARY:DESIGNING WITH COMMUNITY IN MIND / PANEL DISCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nIndustry Talks | Q&A | Panel DiscussionThe second evening of Afrofuturism in Motion by Fuata Moyo opens with two Industry Talks led by representatives from Woolworths and the V&A Watershed.Each will share insights into how their organisations engage with local creatives and communities — exploring why and how these collaborations occur\, what value they bring\, and the challenges or lessons that have emerged along the way.These conversations will set the tone for the evening’s Panel Discussion\, inviting reflection on the dynamics among industry\, creativity\, and community – and on how designing with people differs from designing for them.\n\n\n\n​Opening the floor to designers\, cultural practitioners and social entrepreneurs from diverse fields to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and approaches to working in and with(out) the community.\n\n\n\n@fuata_moyo / @elohym_inart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Workshop17\, V&A Watershed\, 17 Dock Rd\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, 24 October from 18:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/designing-with-community-in-mind-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Workshop17\, 17 Dock Rd\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251017T123435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T112905Z
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SUMMARY:COLLECTORS' CLUB: COCKTAILS & COLLECTING WITH ART SCHOOL AFRICA / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nArt School Africa’s Collectors Club invites you to a private evening at the Cape Grace Hotel\, exploring its exceptional art collection.\n\n\n\nThe tour will be led by Head Curator Lezanne van Heerden\, who has worked closely with Cape Grace to shape the collection and highlight its role in creating a refined\, welcoming environment\, with a selection of the exhibiting artists joining to share their insights. The collection celebrates the creative diversity of the African continent\, showcasing a range of contemporary practices and voices\, featuring works by Lulama Wolf\, Leila Abrahams\, Maja Marx\, Mark Rautenbach and many more. \n\n\n\nWhere: Cape Grace Hotel \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, 25 October from 17:00 – 19:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/collectors-club-cocktails-collecting-with-art-school-africa-experience/
LOCATION:Cape Grace Hotel\, W Quay Road\, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T074557Z
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SUMMARY:THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN: BUILDING RAD BRANDS / PANEL DISCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin Youth Capital and V&A Watershed for a vibrant panel on what it really takes to build a creative brand in South Africa. The session dives into the realities of turning ideas into sustainable ventures. Expect real talk\, practical insights\, and inspiration to fuel your creative ideas moving.\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nEmma Strydom – THE EMMA SHOW \n\n\n\nClaudia & Yoraya – Not Sad Food Club \n\n\n\nJohannes Le Roux – Dope Drink \n\n\n\nNicole Norman – Hype Social \n\n\n\nLolo Ndlovu – The Sneaker Shack \n\n\n\nAlex Grotes – Innovation consultant and former IDEO) \n\n\n\nWith Mbali Motsoeneng – Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nYouth Capital envisions a South Africa where every young person can access meaningful earning opportunities. By rallying communities\, driving research\, and advocating for policy change\, it works to dismantle the systemic barriers behind youth unemployment and inequality. Rooted in the belief that young people are bold risk-takers with the power to shape the nation’s future\, it channels their lived experiences into action that drives lasting social and economic transformation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@youthcapitalsa / www.youthcapical.co.za / @vandawatershed \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : Workshop17\, Watershed\, 17 Dock Rd\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 24 October from 17:00 – 18:00Bookings : Register to attend here
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/the-business-of-design-building-rad-brands-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Workshop17\, 17 Dock Rd\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T061923Z
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SUMMARY:AKAN COLLECTION LAUNCH WITH LOCHA DESIGN STUDIO / PRODUCT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nFurniture designer Tshidzo Mangena of Locha Design Studio will launch his new Akan Outdoor Furniture Collection. Activating the street outside One Park in Park Road\, the furniture designer will create a lounge installation in partnership with Max Bagels and One Park.\n\n\n\nTshidzo’s brushed steel pieces will be launched on Friday afternoon with a celebration complete with natural wine from Testalonga and Max Bagel’s pizza bagels. \n\n\n\nThe evening will follow on with the official Design Week Cape Town party upstairs at One Park from 20:30 with DJs from both Cape Town and Johannesburg.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: One Park\, 1 Park Road Gardens \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Launch event on Friday\, 25 October at 16:00\, installation open throughout the weekend \n\n\n\nOpen to all.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/akan-collection-launch-with-locha-design-studio-product-launch/
LOCATION:One Park\, 1 Park Road\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition,Product Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T091456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T152923Z
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SUMMARY:ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WITH CURACIÓN / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\n\nCuración Collection introduces Artist in Residence Kasia Stefanczyk\, presenting Light Paintings — a contemplative series tracing the quiet movement of light through architecture. Her work explores delicate layers and shifting tones\, meditating on time\, space\, and perception. Each piece gently reveals how light transforms the familiar into the poetic.\n\n\n\nDiscover Light Paintings at Curación House on Orphan Street — an evening of art\, design\, and conversation with Kasia Stefanczyk\, accompanied by drinks and gentle light.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 9 Orphan Street\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, 24 October 16:00 – 19:00 \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 25 October 10:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nOpen to all
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/artist-in-residence-with-curacion-exhibition/
LOCATION:Curación\, 9 Orphan Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251009T044531Z
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SUMMARY:WEYLANDTS '60 YEARS IN BUSINESS' / PANEL DISCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nWeylandts founder Chris Weylandt and his daughter\, Anna Weylandt – Director of Brand Development at Weylandts and Director of StudioLandt\, speak to 60 years of business in this intimate discussion.\n\n\n\n@weylandtshome \n\n\n\nWhere : 107 Castle Street\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 24 October 2025 from 4pm – 6.30pmBookings : Register to attend
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/studio-landt-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:107 Castle Street\, 107 Castle Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251017T121439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T121440Z
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SUMMARY:CAPE COBRA COLLECTION LAUNCH / PRODUCT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin iconic luxury brand Cape Cobra at the 43 Bree Concept Store for an exclusive first look at their FW25 Auren Collection\, ahead of its official launch. Rooted in heritage craftsmanship and reimagined for the modern era.\n\n\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to explore the collection in an intimate setting and engage with the creative minds behind the brand.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nCape Cobra Leathercraft is a third-generation\, women-led family business dedicated to crafting luxury handbags and accessories from sustainably sourced specialty leathers. Founded in 1972\, we are Africa’s longest-standing luxury leather goods atelier\, a true pioneer in the art of fine leathercraft. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in our atelier in Woodstock\, Cape Town\, where Justine Schäfer continues her family’s legacy as third generation.\n\n\n\nTogether with a team of 65 artisans\, Justine Schafer leads with passion\, combining timeless tradition and contemporary elegance to create leather goods that are as unique as those who carry them.At Cape Cobra\, true luxury lies in craftsmanship\, community\, and sustainability. From the ethical sourcing of nile crocodile and ostrich leathers to the intricate details in every stitch\, our creations are made to endure – heirloom pieces that transcend trends and celebrate Africa’s artisan heritage.\n\n\n\nWhere: 1st Floor\, 43 Bree Street\, Cape Town  \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, 24 October from 1pm – 6pm \n\n\n\nBookings: Email marketing@capecobra.com to reserve your spot
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/cape-cobra-collection-launch-product-launch/
LOCATION:43 Bree Street\, 43 Bree Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Product Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251019T072111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T064928Z
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH & OPEN STUDIOS: LIGHTHOUSE MFG / PRODUCT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nDuring Design Week South Africa\, Lighthouse MFG will open its doors for an exclusive look inside our new Salt River studio.\n\n\n\n​Visitors can explore our expanded space\, now featuring a fully equipped silk screen printing division\, and experience the full journey of garment creation from concept and sampling to cutting\, sewing\, and finishing. The open house offers an inside look at our hands-on production process and the craft behind each piece made at Lighthouse.\n\n\n\nwww.lighthousemfg.co \n\n\n\nWhere: Lighthouse MFG\, 75 Shannon St\, Salt River\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 24 October from 12:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/launch-open-studios-lighthouse-mfg-product-launch/
LOCATION:Lighthouse MFG\, 75 Shannon Street\, Salt River\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Product Launch,Studio Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251014T100820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T101122Z
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SUMMARY:STUDIO TOUR WITH LAURIE WIID / OPEN STUDIO
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin Laurie Wiid in studio as he opens up the team’s workspace and showroom to visitors. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ongoing projects and some upcoming designs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nWiid is a Cape Town based design studio\, that explores the notion of luxury through a mixed set of mediums and materials.\n\n\n\n@wiid_design / www.wiiddesign.co.za \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: Wiid Studio\, 15 Baker Street\, Observatory \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, 24 October from 12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Reserve your spot here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/studio-tour-with-laurie-wiid-open-studio/
LOCATION:Wiid Studio\, 15 Baker Street\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Studio Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251019T070538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T070539Z
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SUMMARY:CAPE TOWN TOILETS: SITE VISIT & OPEN CALL WORKSHOP / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nYoung Urbanists – together with the Mission for Inner City Cape Town – invite the public to a special site visit and open call workshop introducing Cape Town Toilets: a new initiative inspired by Tokyo’s celebrated public toilet programme and reimagined for African cities.This interactive session will begin with a short walk through the Inner City with the CCID based on their Toilet Partnership to discuss existing public sanitation infrastructure and accessibility challenges\, followed by an open conversation at the proposed pilot site. Participants – including architects\, young people\, designers\, engineers\, city officials\, maintenance experts\, disability advocates\, and residents – will explore how design\, policy\, and partnership can come together to build safe\, inclusive\, and beautifully maintained public toilets for all.\n\n\n\n​The workshop will also unpack lessons from the Tokyo Toilets model and the Toilet project by the CCID with the City of Cape Town\, focusing on architecture\, maintenance\, and transparency\, and how these can inform a locally rooted network for Cape Town that combines aesthetic excellence with social impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@missionforinnercityct / @young_urbanists \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : 100 Bree St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 24 October from 10:30 – 12:00Bookings : Register for the event here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/cape-town-toilets-site-visit-open-call-workshop-tour/
LOCATION:100 Bree Street\, 100 Bree Street\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Tour,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251022T041811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T041813Z
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SUMMARY:TATTOOS BY CAPE ELECTRIC AT CHOMMIES / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nDesign is a choice the world has to live with. Choose carefully. Make it powerful. Flash tattoos by Cape Electric Tattoo will be available throughout the day at Chommies. Walk in\, book\, and pay in person on the day.Free to attend\, first come\, first served.Tattoos ranging from R1000 – R1800Music from 4pm from A11\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nChommies is for dogs and the people who love them. Making high-quality\, eye-catching accessories: leashes that promise long walks\, harnesses for the more curious\, and collars to show they belong.\n\n\n\nAll collections are handcrafted in the brand’s Cape Town studio. Africa is their heartbeat and all things Chommies are designed to brighten days\, just like dogs do.\n\n\n\n@chommiescom / @capeelectrictattoo \n\n\n\nWhere : 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : Friday 24 October from 10:00 – 19:00 \n\n\n\nBookings : Open to all. First come\, first served.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/tattoos-by-cape-electric-at-chommies-experience/
LOCATION:CHOMMIES\, 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251016T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T171757Z
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SUMMARY:FACTORY TOUR WITH WUNDERS / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nA guided tour of our brand new Wunders factory in Lansdowne\, led by MD Bianca Shapiro. A chance to see how fine upholstered furniture is manufactured all under one roof – locally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nWunders is a South African family-run furniture business\, supplying custom-made furniture – made from their Cape Town factory. Partnering with Heath Nash\, the brand has created Mmake Sspace\, a waste department that focuses exclusively on creatively up cycling the waste created in the production of each furniture piece.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n@wunders_ \n\n\n\nWhere : 9 Induland Ave\, Lansdowne\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 24 October 2025 from 10am – 11amBookings : Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/factory-tour-with-wunders-tour/
LOCATION:Wunders Manufacturing\, 9 Induland Ave\, Lansdowne\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251016T123829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181556Z
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SUMMARY:IMMERSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCE BY VERTIGO FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nVertigo Festival\, in partnership with Devils Peak Beer\, presents an immersive live performance evening.\n\n\n\nCape Town’s post-progressive four-piece Yndian Mynah joins the Fernando Damon Trio\, creating a live dialogue between sound and image.\n\n\n\nSet against striking new-media visuals by Terence House and Nicholai Thomas\, the historic Labia Theatre transforms into a canvas of sound and image\, for one night only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nVertigo New Media Art & Music event in Cape Town\, South Africa\, celebrating music and art through immersive performances and exhibitions.\n\n\n\n@terracehouse_studio / @itsnotnicholai / @vertigo.festival \n\n\n\nWhere: The Labia Theatre\, 68 Orange Street\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, 23 October at 8pm – 10:30pm \n\n\n\nBookings: Book your spot here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/immersive-live-performance-by-vertigo-festival-experience/
LOCATION:The Labia Theatre\, 68 Orange Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T113152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T134345Z
UID:13254-1761242400-1761400800@designweeksouthafrica.com
SUMMARY:ARI'S LISTENING ROOM AT TONIC / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nPhotographer and audiophile\, Andile Buka launches Ari’s Listening Room – a series of intentionally compiled listening sessions\, happening at TONIC’s beautiful Cape Town showroom and sponsored by Bang & Olufsen.\n\n\n\nRooiboslove is a DJ\, writer\, and curator from Cape Town and has been active as a selector in the city since 2018. He founded Word of Mouth in 2023\, which focuses on the accessibility of South African jazz through events\, research\, and online content. As a DJ\, his sets often feature his favourite composers and producers: Abdullah Ibrahim\, Thandi Ntuli\, Philip Tabane\, Nick Drake\, and Kaidi Tatham\, among others. \n\n\n\nAthenkosi “Athi Maq” Maqubela is a Cape Town–based Landscape Architecture researcher and DJ. She has hosted a number of concept-driven radio shows exploring sound\, culture\, and environment — including GMF (A11 Agency\, 2020)\, a gentle pandemic-era series of artists in conversation and uplifting mixes; Aspects (Hamshack Radio\, 2021–2022)\, where guests reflected on urban ecology through jazz and liberation focused soundscapes and Ingoma (Other Radio\, 2023–2024) which traced underground and historical music lineages across regions and eras through archival storytelling and deep listening. \n\n\n\nAthi Maq will guide a listening session bridging cool-jazz clarity and cosmic exploration — uncovering the spirit of improvisation\, atmosphere\, and social reflection\, noting how these astral curiosities echo through the postmodern and networked age of production. \n\n\n\nLindokuhle Nkosi is a South African writer and interdisciplinary practitioner whose textual interventions often extend beyond the page\, merging with installation and performance to explore the spatial\, material\, and performative dimensions of language. The Founding Editor of the first dedicated arts pages on South Africa’s largest mainstream news platform\, Nkosi has contributed to a wide range of local and international publications. \n\n\n\nHer expansive body of work and curatorial practices\, which traverses journalistic\, reflective\, and experimental modes of writing\, are marked by a sensitivity to texture – both linguistic and material – and an engagement with lived realities. “Poetry\, first of all\, was and still must be a musical form. It is speech musicked.” – Amiri Baracka \n\n\n\nThis session listens for the places where lyric meets rhythm\, where the beat completes the sentence\, where voice becomes drum. It is a celebration of the songwriter as theorist andconjurer; the one who translates emotion into meter\, who turns memory into melody\, who understands that composition is also cosmology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Tonic Showroom\, 87 Kloof Street\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, 23 October from 18:00 – 22:00\, Friday\, 24 October from 09:00 – 17:00 and Saturday\, 25 October from 09:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: \n\n\n\nThursday listening session\, register your spot here. \n\n\n\nFriday listening session\, register your spot here. \n\n\n\nSaturday listening session\, register your spot here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/aris-listening-room-at-tonic-experience-2/
LOCATION:TONIC Kloof\, 87 Kloof Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T083356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T071242Z
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SUMMARY:FOLLOW HER heART-BEAT OPENING / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nCurated by Dieudonné Elohym & Kabambi MbiolaFollow Her heArt-beat draws inspiration from “Fuata Moyo\,” Swahili for “Follow the Heart.” Based on this philosophy\, the exhibition honours women whose influence and presence persist in shaping our creative and personal paths\, showcasing a selection of female artists whose works reflect courage\, memory\, and emotional richness.This exhibition serves both as a tribute and a dialogue. It honours the women who raised\, taught\, and inspired us\, and acknowledges those whose dreams were interrupted\, whose expectations we could not always meet\, yet whose lessons endure within us. Through their multiplicity of stories\, we recognise that womanhood\, much like art\, is never linear; it is rhythmic\, complex\, and profoundly unique.The heArt-beat becomes a metaphor for the pulse of creation\, acting as a bridge between art and everyday life\, past and present\, dreams and reality. It also connects to the melodies\, songs\, and poems that accompany artistic processes\, reminding us that memory and emotion often manifest through sound.Ultimately\, Follow Her heArt-beat asks: What happens when we follow her heart\, her art\, her rhythm? Where do these women’s stories lead us? Within the spirit of Fuata Moyo\, the exhibition invites us to listen closely and follow the pulse that connects us all.“Heaven is at the feetof those who know the mother within.Mothers are the pathways to dreams.I live the dreams of my mother.and her motherAnd her mother…”– Lebogang Mashile in Burn Out: A Rant (Flying Above the Sky\, 2008).\n\n\n\n@fuata_moyo / @elohym_inart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 109 Plein St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October 18:00 – 21:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/follow-her-heart-beat-opening-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fuata Moyo\, 109 Plein St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251018T120829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T123526Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DESIGNS\, COCKTAILS AND MOCHI WITH HALDANE / PRODUCT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nHALDANE will be launching brand new designs to be enjoyed alongside cocktails and mochi at their Salt River showroom.The new Slingshot and Knoppie collections evoke relaxed refinement outdoors. Stainless steel frames and soft\, durable fabrics meet the warmth of Iroko wood and woven textures. Together\, they create a quiet balance of strength and ease – furniture that feels both sculptural and grounded\, inviting a slower rhythm of living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nHALDANE is a Cape Town–based studio crafting refined outdoor furniture that unites sculptural form with enduring function. Each piece reflects a quiet sophistication – shaped from stainless steel\, stone\, timber\, and performance fabrics – designed to weather time and place. Rooted in South African craftsmanship\, HALDANE’s work embodies an elegant restraint\, where material honesty meets effortless modernity.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n@haldanemartin / www.haldane.co.za \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : 57 Salt River Rd\, Salt River\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nDate: 23 October from 17:30 – 19:30Bookings : Open to all to attend.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/new-designs-cocktails-and-mochi-with-haldane-product-launch/
LOCATION:HALDANE\, 57 Salt River Rd\, Salt River\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Product Launch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251019T062746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T062748Z
UID:12975-1761240600-1761244200@designweeksouthafrica.com
SUMMARY:FIXIE FIT SA: DESIGN WEEK RIDE / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nStart Design Week in motion with an evening cycle ride through Cape Town’s CBD. Beginning at Fuata Moyo Studios\, the route will pass through creative and cultural spots around the city.Meet up 18:00Depart 18:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 109 Plein St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October 17:30 – 18:30 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/fixie-fit-sa-design-week-ride-experience/
LOCATION:Fuata Moyo\, 109 Plein St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251016T100307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T100309Z
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS LAUNCH EVENT WITH MAISON KOTR / PRODUCT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nFashion brand Maison Kotr launches the ESSENTIALS capsule collection that celebrates the connection of memory and taste. Expect delicious drinks and food\, themed around South African heritage\, as well as a limited-edition range of clothing by Yamkela Mahlelehlele of Maison Kotr. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nMaison Kotr is not just a brand; it is an invitation to witness the kaleidoscope of dreams turning into tangible reality\, inspiring those who dare to dream and do the work to bring those dreams to fruition.\n\n\n\n@maison_kotr \n\n\n\nWhere: Arthur’s Mini Super\, 15 Arthur’s Road\, Sea Point \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : Launch event on Thursday\, 23 October from 17:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\nExhibition open until Sunday\, 26 October
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/essentials-launch-event-with-maison-kotr-product-launch/
LOCATION:Arthur’s Mini Super\, 15 Arthur's Road\, Sea Point\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition,Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251020T082222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T082224Z
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SUMMARY:GROUP EXHIBITION BY HAE / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin artists Paul Brockensha\, Lee Amimo\, Nena Maree and Icepha Studios for a group art exhibition by Hae.\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nPresenting an exclusive collection of African artworks\, Hae curates a selection that spotlights the groundbreaking vision of emerging artists from across the global diaspora. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nwww.haeart.shop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Vansterdam Studio\, 50 Buitenkant Street \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday – Saturday\, 23 – 25 October \n\n\n\nOpen to all.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/group-exhibition-by-hae-exhibition/
LOCATION:Vansterdam Studio\, 50 Buitenkant Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251025T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251022T042439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T075352Z
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SUMMARY:SECRET SNAPSHOTS GUIDED PHOTOGRAPHY WALK: URBAN APERTURE WALKS X V&A WATERFRONT / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Guided Photography Walk at the V&A Waterfront\, launched in collaboration with Urban Aperture Walks. This exclusive walk guides participants to hidden photo spots across the property\, inviting exploration of off-the-beaten-path areas in a fun\, treasure-hunt style photography experience.The Photo Walk will take place on two dates:23 October | 16:00 – 20:00 (Depart from Battery Park)25 October | 06:00 – 09:00 (Depart from Makers Landing)Guided photography walk led by experts from Urban Aperture WalksExplore hidden gems of the Waterfront and capture unique photo opportunitiesDigital and print maps for a fun\, interactive treasure-hunt style experienceDesigned to inspire creativity and highlight lesser-known corners of the V&A WaterfrontLimited spots: 100 participants per eventCome explore\, snap\, and share the hidden beauty of the V&A Waterfront during Design Week!\n\n\n\n@vandawaterfront \n\n\n\nWhere: V&A Waterfront\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October from 16:00 – 20:00\, Saturday 25 October from 6:00 – 9:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend on Thursday here. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend on Saturday here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/secret-snapshots-guided-photography-walk-urban-aperture-walks-x-va-waterfront-tour/
LOCATION:V&A Waterfront\, 19 Dock Road\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251018T121419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T121420Z
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SUMMARY:ON SITE WITH SALT ARCHITECTS / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin Jan-Dirk van der Walt of SALT Architects for a guided walk-through of 21 Loader Street in Cape Town’s De Waterkant. The visit explores how sensitive architectural interventions can honour heritage while introducing contemporary relevance – revealing how design\, material\, and light negotiate the balance between preservation and innovation in one of the city’s most historically layered neighbourhoods.Jan-Dirk van der Walt is a director at SALT Architects\, a Cape Town-based studio recognised for contextually sensitive and inventive work.Presented as part of Design Week Cape Town\, this event invites reflection on the dialogue between past and present through architecture.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 21 Loader St\, De Waterkant\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October 15:30 – 16:30 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/on-site-with-salt-architects-tour/
LOCATION:21 Loader Street\, 21 Loader Street\, De Waterkant\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251022T042212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T042346Z
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SUMMARY:RADICAL COMMERCE WITH BIELLE BELLINGHAM AT CHOMMIES / EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nFuture Ancestry\n\n\n\nAncient intelligence. Future tools. Radical commerce.\n\n\n\nFuture Ancestry is a live provocation from cultural strategist Bielle Bellingham\, exploring how ancient intelligence and radical creativity can inform the tools\, commerce\, and communities of tomorrow. Expect ideas designed to torch the status quo and spark new ways of imagining what’s next.Free to attend\, but RSVP is required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nChommies is a Cape Town–based design brand creating handcrafted dog accessories\, cat collections\, and lifestyle products for people who love both design and dogs. Rooted in African craftsmanship and shaped by global creativity\, Chommies builds community and celebrates the deep bond between humans and animals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@chommiescom \n\n\n\nWhere : 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : Thursday 23 October from 15:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\nBookings : Register to attend.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/radical-commerce-with-bielle-bellingham-at-chommies-experience/
LOCATION:CHOMMIES\, 110 Hatfield St\, Gardens\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251018T121343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T073501Z
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SUMMARY:IYATSIBA LAB TOUR AND PUBLIC LECTURE / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\n​Join Premesh Lalu for a guided tour of the Iyatsiba Lab\, an interdisciplinary research space exploring heritage\, technology\, and memory. The tour runs from 12:00 to 14:00 and offers visitors an inside look at the lab’s ongoing projects and collections.​At 14:00\, Daryl Hendley Rooney\, historian in residence at the Little Museum of Dublin and current fellow of the Charlotte Maxeke–Mary Robinson Irish Studies Chair\, will deliver a public lecture introducing Together Apart – a new exhibition on the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement. The exhibition opens in Dublin in May 2026 and at the Iyatsiba Lab in August 2026.Presented as part of Design Week Cape Town\, this event connects histories of solidarity\, scholarship\, and design across continents.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: 66 Greatmore St\, Woodstock\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nCape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October 13:00 – 15:30 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/iyatsiba-lab-tour-and-public-lecture-tour/
LOCATION:66 Greatmore St\, 66 Greatmore St\, Woodstock\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7915\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Panel Discussion,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20250831T155244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T191658Z
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SUMMARY:BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR WITH HOI'PLOY / STUDIO TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nTake a factory tour with Ploy and Guy of Hoi P’loy for behind-the-scenes insight into the brand’s processes.The Brand\n\n\n\nFounded in 2013 by Ploy Phiromnam and Guy van der Walt\, Hoi P’loy creates bespoke lighting products that are well-designed\, precision-made and ethically-produced. The brand has developed a reputation for a unique range of lighting solutions that push design boundaries\, with inspiration coming from traditional production values that place an emphasis on long-lasting quality. “We draw on the production values\, materials and techniques from the past and marry them with modern technologies and contemporary designs”. Based in Salt River\, Hoi P’loy works with skilled artisans to manufacture most of their products in Cape Town. In 2024 Hoi P’loy began to branch out into high-end lifestyle goods with their Nat & Mae bespoke stationery range.\n\n\n\nwww.hoiploy.com / @hoiploysa \n\n\n\nWhere : Hoi P’loy\, 48 Hopkins Street\, Cape TownOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 23 October 2025 from 1pm – 3pmBookings : Register to attend
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/product-launch-with-hoiploy-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hoi P’loy\, 48 Hopkins Street\, Salt River\, Western Cape\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Studio Visit,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251022T042017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T075316Z
UID:13332-1761217200-1761483600@designweeksouthafrica.com
SUMMARY:ACCESSIBLE ART WALK AT THE V&A WATERFRONT / TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin us at the V&A Waterfront for an Accessible Art Walk\, part of Design Week Cape Town. This unique experience is led by Winston Fani\, our collaborator and the first blind tour guide in Africa. Step into Winston’s world as he guides you through 9 curated art installations across our neighbourhood\, offering a unique\, immersive experience that celebrates accessibility and art for all.Event DetailsOne walk a per day led by Winston Fani.Maximum 40 participants per walk.Explore and experience public art and design like never before in a fully accessible way with the launch of the V&A Accessible Art pilot\, pioneering inclusive experiences for visitors of all abilities across the Waterfront.\n\n\n\nGuests are welcome to tip Winston if they would like to show appreciation. \n\n\n\n@vandawaterfront \n\n\n\nWhere: Watershed\, V&A Waterfront\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October – Sunday 26 October from 11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Register to attend on Thursday here. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend on Friday here. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend on Saturday here. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend on Sunday here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/accessible-art-walk-at-the-va-waterfront-tour/
LOCATION:V&A Watershed\, V&A Waterfront\, 17 Dock Rd\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251016T141346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T141347Z
UID:12566-1761217200-1761220800@designweeksouthafrica.com
SUMMARY:ZINE WORKSHOP WITH WUNDERS / WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nCOLOUR and PATTERN with Heath Nash \n\n\n\nLet’s play with colours! A playful\, social workshop where you will make an experimental zine using highlighters. A great chance to explore the new Makespace store at Wunders.\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nWunders is a South African family-run furniture business\, supplying custom-made furniture – made from their Cape Town factory. Partnering with Heath Nash\, the brand has created Mmake Sspace\, a waste department that focuses exclusively on creatively up cycling the waste created in the production of each furniture piece.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n@wunders_ \n\n\n\nWhere : 32 Napier St\, De Waterkant\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : 23 October 2025 from 1pm – 3pmBookings : Register to attend here.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/zine-workshop-with-wunders-workshop/
LOCATION:Wunders Cape Town Store\, 32 Napier St\, De Waterkant\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175444
CREATED:20251018T120921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T064904Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD FOR LANDSCAPES: RECIPES FOR SLOW DISASTERS / EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin artist Andrew Merritt\, collaborator Loubie Rusch\, and participants from the Lynedoch Valley for a conversation exploring recipes for biocultural repair. Visitors will be invited to sample flavours and discuss the project’s evolving map and foods of regeneration – asking questions such as “What food does the landscape need?” and “How can shared acts of making and eating restore broken relationships between people and place?”This interactive event is part of the wider exhibition throughout Design Week (23 to the 26 October) at Church House that is free and open to the public.Developed in collaboration with Loubie Rusch of the Sustainability Institute in Lynedoch\, the installation emerges from a field activation in the Lynedoch Valley where local participants traced the changing relationship between people\, place\, and food across time. Through maps\, tasting samples\, and visual artefacts\, the work reveals how colonial agriculture\, climate pressures\, and social inequalities have reshaped the valley’s ecological identity – and invites the public to consider what it means to cook\, eat\, and design for landscape healing.The exhibition is supported by the British Council\, Design Week South Africa\, and the Centre of Excellence in Food Security.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Church House\, 1 Queen Victoria St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 23 October at 10:00 – Sunday 26 October at 16:00 \n\n\n\nBookings: Open to all to attend. RSVP to the free interactive session exploring recipes for ecological repair on Sunday\, 26 of October.
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/food-for-landscapes-recipes-for-slow-disasters-exhibition/
LOCATION:Church House\, 1 Queen Victoria St\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:STUDIO VISIT WITH PLANTR / OPEN STUDIO
DESCRIPTION:The Activation\n\n\n\nJoin the Plantr designers and team in studio for a behind-the-scenes look at their design and manufacturing process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Brand\n\n\n\nPlantr offers a range of beautiful planters and greenery off the shelf\, available from their showroom in Woodstock\, as well as a dynamic custom planter design solution\, utilizing 3D modelling software and lifelike renders. This paired with great customer service makes Plantr your premium greenery destination.\n\n\n\nplantr.co.za \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere : Plantr Showroom\, Unit 8\, 3 Ravenscraig Road\, Woodstock \n\n\n\nOpen the Design Week South Africa map \n\n\n\nWhen : Thursday\, 23 October – Saturday\, 25 October from 10:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nBookings : Open to all
URL:https://designweeksouthafrica.com/event/studio-visit-with-plantr-open-studio/
LOCATION:Plantr\, Unit 8\, 3 Ravenscraig Road\, Woodstock\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town,Studio Visit
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