The KARAOKE COMPETITION is now in full swing at Bronx Action Bar every Monday night @ 10pm. This contest is sponsored by ASSEGAI Personal Lubricants, and you stand the chance of winning R2500 in cash and prizes as well as perform along with the two runners-up at the Pride Carnival Party on Saturday 28th February. Come along even if your singing is dismal, because outstanding crowd-pleasing performances will also be rewarded. The Final will be on Monday 23d February.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE PAGEANT
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY, 8.00pm. Woodstock Town Hall
Have you got the balls? You may need to tuck them away if you enter the annual Cape Town Pride Pageant on Saturday 14th February which is also Valentine’s Day.But we are not only looking for fabulous Drag Queens to compete for the Miss Cape Town Pride title. We are also looking for hunky guys with attitude to be Mr. Cape Town Pride.If you think you have got what it takes, send us an e-mail to info@capetownpride.co.za or contact the event co-ordinater LOLA FINE (on facebook) or call her on 0829350416. If you would like to sponsor the event or would like to donate prizes we would also love to hear from you.
OUT IN AFRICA - CAPE TOWN PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING COCKTAIL PARTY & FILM PREMIERE
THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 19.30. Nu-Metro, V & A Waterfront. R50.
Cape Town Pride is happy to be collaborating with the OUT in Africa Film Festival, who are organising a mini film festival to coincide with this year’s Cape Town Pride Festival. The Grand Opening will be a viewing of “The Marching Season”.
In 2006, in the new and supposedly democratic EU state of Latvia, the Gay Pride parade was banned. In 2007, the organisers persevere and this ‘fly-on-the-wall’ documentary charts the events surrounding Latvia’s first officially sanctioned Latvian Gay Pride parade in Riga. This fascinating exposé reveals how members of the LGBT group Mozaika organise the event despite escalating threats from religious fundamentalists and the curiously-named neo-Nazi homophobic ‘No pride’ organisation.
The film juxtaposes the Riga parade with coverage of the 2007 London Pride drawing parallels with the fight for LGBT rights in 60’s and 70’s Britain. The Marching Season is an absorbing insight into a country where a chilling Soviet-era mind–set still permeates, and a timely reminder of the reasons why we march.
Bookings through the Nu-Metro Box Office @ the V & A Waterfront.
PRIDE RED PARTY
FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY, Beaulah Bar, 21:00 till Late
Entry: R40.00 Free Shooter on arrival
This is the 1st major party of the Festival. Red is the colour and HIV Awareness the theme. Ever popular DJ Jarrad, a regular at Beaulah Bar will be on the Decks to help you dance the night away.
PRIDE BRAHMS WINE STOMPING DAY
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY
Cost: R500. Package includes transport from Cape Town in a coach, refreshments on arrival & mid morning; branded towel & wine glass, vintners lunch with wine cellar tour, orientation, picking, tasting, & a bottle of wine, specially labelled & sent directly to your door after the event.
Support the pride initiative and stomp grapes on Brahms in a pink group! Domain Brahms Winery in Paarl is rolling out the barrel for those inclined to squish some grapes between their toes. The days when winemaking was done by the foot are long gone, and even though they may have the latest in gleaming wine press technology Brahms Winery is showcasing the retro charms of stomping in a development that builds on the recent trend of culinary tourism.
PRIDE LION’S HEAD HIKE
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 11.00.
Meet at the Foot of Lions Head, Signal Hill Road
Enjoy spectacular views of the entire city and burn some calories at the same time. Bring a bottle of water and refreshments to enjoy at the top. For more info Contact Louis 084 299 3662
PRIDE BOOK FAIR
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 14.00. Venue: The Book Lounge - (Corner of Roeland and Buitekant Street, Cape Town)
An event for those who love the written and spoken word. This year some of our featured authors speaking at this event will include Stephen Simm (Miss Kwa Kwa), Melanie Judge (To Have and to Hold: The Making of Same-Sex Marriage in South Africa), Derrick Fine (Positively Alive Series), Jane Bennett (Porcupine), and Christina Engela (sci-fi comedy stories).
COCKS & TAILS – DRAG KING COMPETITION
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 17.00.Beaulah Bar
Entry: Donation to Pride
A chilled Sunday evening with our favourite cocktails from 5pm. Girls – dress like guys and take part in our Drag King Competition
DINING WITH PRIDE
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 19.30
Venue: SYNERGY ON 7 at Mandela Rhodes Place
Tickets: R250.00 including glass of wine per course
An elegant dinner at SYNERGY ON 7 at Mandela Rhodes Place. Synergy on 7 presents itself as a new space for dinner to escape into a theatre of dining. Here the menu is a classic-meets-modern affair with fresh new flavours and an emphasis on colour. A FOUR COURSE DINNER WITH WINES – including internationally acclaimed wines from award winning cellar – Domain Brahms. Meet the winemaker and discuss the wines over this elegant dinner. For bookings or enquiries, contact brandon@evenovation.co.za or 0722264833
PRIDE DIVAS ON BROADWAY
MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY. 20.30.
Entrance fee: R85
Some of Cape Towns most notorious Doyennes of Drag are getting together for a special, one-off, kick-ass show, featuring the bodacious BOND AMBITION trio, comprising of Victoria Caballaire, Madones Lemming & Celeste von Trump, fresh from their recent spectacular debut at the Loft Lounge. Joining them will be the evergreen Sheena Alexander, as well as a few guest stars. The lovely Dame Vera Man Your will host in her inimitable style and wit. This is drag with a difference, not to be missed.
Bookings essential at 021 424-1194/5 or www.onbroadway.co.za
PRIDE SEMINAR: NEW HIV PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES
TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Venue: The Loft Lounge
Time: 18.30 to 20.00
Free
This seminar will focus on the Cape Town PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Study. This first of a kind HIV Prevention Study is designed to determine if HIV antiretroviral drugs taken once a day may help prevent HIV infection among gay & bisexual men and trans women in Cape Town. We will present important background data, the PrEP concept, details of the Cape Town study, and answer questions. Presented by the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation & the Mother City Men’s Health Project.
INTERFAITH SERVICE
TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Venue: Mowbray Town Hall
Time: 19h00
This is a celebratory service including Muslim, Unitarian, Christian and Jewish worshipers.
BOYS’ WET BOXER CONTEST
TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Venue: Beaulah Bar
Time: 19.00 to 22.00
Entry: Donation to Pride
Come on, Boys. Don’t be Shy. Slap on those Boxers and get them wet. Boys only between 7pm & 10pm. Open party thereafter.
GIRLS OPEN MIC NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Venue: Beaulah Bar
Time: TBA
Entry: Donation to Pride
An evening of poetry, song and stand-up comedy for women only. Contact us to participate
PRIDE PUTT-PUTT
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Venue: Mouille Point – Putt Putt course, Beach Road
Time: 18h00
Entrance fee: R30
A fun outdoor event, where you can show off your putting skills with a dramatic Atlantic sunset as a backdrop
PRIDE SEMINAR: “SHAME & PREJUDICE: Unspoken Queer Shadows”
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Venue: Art Cafe
Time: 18h30
Entrance: Free
Panelists address the unspoken loneliness of being physically disabled, obese, transgender or elderly – and queer. Hosted by Gender DynamiX
BOYS NIGHT OUT
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Venue: The Loft Lounge
Time: 21:00
Entrance: R20
A raunchy night out where the drinks are cheap and the boys are cheaper. Featuring live male strip show
PRIDE SEMINAR: “HIV Treatment: When, What, Why, How?”
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Venue: PHRU, 2nd Floor, 24 Napier St
Time: 19h00
This is panel presentation by Health4Men on the latest trends regarding when to commence ARV treatment, what ARVs to use and where to source them. Panellists include both medical professionals and people receiving ARV treatment.
BEACH PICNIC
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Venue: Clifton 3rd beach
Time: 18H00
Enjoy the beauty and magic of a Clifton sunset, and share the sights and sounds of the seashore with friends and family. Please bring along your own refreshments and snacks. This relaxed sunset gathering has always been very popular, and a great opportunity to get to know new people.
LADIES NIGHT OF SEDUCTION
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
Time: 20:00
Venue: Friendly Society
Entrance fee: R50
A night of seduction, especially for the ladies. Come learn the secrets behind the art of seduction. We’ll have professional lap dancing and pole dancing lessons, amongst other delights. For bookings, contact Lara 072 512 1886 lara3indigo@gmail.com
WILD WEST HOE-DOWN SHOWDOWN
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
Venue: Beaulah Bar
Time: 8.00 to 22.00
Entrance Fee: to be confirmed
Find out who the roughest rider is. Wear Stetsons &/or chaps to compete in the Rough Rider Competition from 6pm – 10pm. Take aim in our Saloon Bar Shootout.
PLAYNICE FETISH & UNDERWEAR PARTY
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
Venue: The Runway, Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
Time: 21.00
Tickets: R30 donation to Cape Town Pride
It’s all about fetish & underwear at the PlayNice launch party which kicks off their responsible play campaign with two sizzling ramp shows that celebrate creative play and fetishes, hunky fun and DJs. This is the one you’ll want to be at.
Contact: Glenn de Swardt 021 425 6463 glenn@health4men.co.za
PRIDE PINK BREAKFAST
Venue: The Nose Bar
Time: 9.00 to 12.00
Cost: R60
Start your Pride Parade in Pink Fizzing style with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast with a glass of Eikendal Pink Fizz to get you in the mood for the day. And for every Pride Parade Breakfast served, R10 will be donated to Cape Town Pride. Breakfast with a glass of fizz will cost only R60 so book your table now by phoning 021 425 2200 or dropping in at the Cape Quarter, Dixon Street, De Waterkant (minutes away from the Parade start
PRIDE PARADE & CARNIVAL PARTY
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY.
The Parade trough the City Centre starts at the Green Point Traffic Department at noon. It will end on lower Napier St, outside the Prestwich Primary School which will once again be the venue for the Carnival Party. As usual, there will be a wide range of live entertainment, as well as a full bar, delicious food and a number of art & craft stands. Entry: R30. Ends @ 8.00pm.
Let us know if you want to enter a float in the Parade.
PRIDE AFTER PARTY
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Venue: Bambu
Time: 10pm till 4am
Entrance: R50 pre-sold and R80 @ Door
End off the Pride Festival with a fabulous bang with the mother of all parties, the PRIDE After Party, hosted by clubbing promoter group Juicy. Those of you who remember Cruz, now Bambu, will know that the club provides an elegant clubbing experience. Best DJs including, James Matthes (Juicy Resident, PRIDE, MCQP & MASK), Charl Zer0 (MCQP, Juicy Resident) and SA Favourite Dean Fuel. Expect gorgeous dancers and the most-up-for-it-crowd in the village!
PRIDE BEARS
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Venue: Amsterdam Bar
Time: 19:00
Entrance: R30
Gathering of the hirsute and the men who like them
SUNSET CRUISE
SUNDAY 1 MARCH
Venue: V&A Waterfront Pier
Time: 17H00
Cost: TBA
Join in on a relaxed Sunset cruise leaving from the V&A Waterfront as the sun sets over the Ocean. Cash bar on board while cruising to Clifton and back.
GHMCC SERVICE
SUNDAY 1 MARCH
Venue: Zonnebloem College Chapel
Time: 18:00
A Thanksgiving Church Service to end the Festival. Zonnebloem College Chapel, Cambridge Street.
