Neighbourhood News Update: 22 March 2024

Earlier this year, we issued a call inviting food entrepreneurs to participate in the Makers Landing Kitchen Incubator Programme – a 12-month in-depth business accelerator course designed to equip food entrepreneurs with essential skills to further their businesses. The 12 participants, who are the programmes fifth cohort will receive access to business development support, training, and mentorship to enable sustainable business growth and resilience.

This group of passionate homegrown food entrepreneurs brings a variety of unique offerings to the V&A food ecosystem, from seafood boils to plant-based delights, crunchy snacks, homemade jam to irresistible fudge. Not only introducing a diverse tapestry of flavors and treats, but also infusing the space with an exciting new energy.

• Flavrd
• Smoked by Buys
• What the Fudge
• Xcellent Cruchies Homebakes
• Sedap Homemade Jam
• Cape City Seafood
• Sassy Bakes
• Utano by Chef Ru

This past weekend marked the highly anticipated finals of the V&A High School Band Slam, where Bergvliet High, Belhar Secondary, Pinelands High and Parel Valei battled it out for the coveted prize. This is an annual competition where Cape Town schools compete head-to-head, showcasing their musical talents for a monetary prize.

This year’s competition winners, Bergvliet High School claimed the top spot, earning a cash prize of R25 000. Additionally, the school was awarded R25 000 worth of music equipment courtesy of Bothners.

Come and show off your talents at our buskers auditions taking place over the Easter weekend. Our stage is open to all performers who would like to audition – from dance, poetry, musical performances, to circus and balancing acts, magicians, and entertainers. Successful artists will gain access to the V&A Waterfront’s busking sites, development, growth and mentorship assistance. Register here.

Venue: The Amphitheatre

Date: Friday, 29 & Sunday, 31 March

Time: 12h00 – 16h00

Capture a memorable moment with the Easter Bunny and his helpers, you might just get an Easter egg too!

Venue: Victoria Wharf Centre Court & The Amphitheatre

Date: Friday, 29 – Saturday, 30 March

Time: 12h00 – 16h00

Join us for a thrilling Easter egg hunt adventure at Battery Park in collaboration with Adventure Works. Sign up to take part in one of the exciting family-friendly sessions and enjoy a day filled with team challenges, lawn games and lots of great prizes. Register here.

Venue: Battery Park

Date: Saturday, 30 – Sunday, 31 March

Time: 09h00

Bring the kids along to the V&A for a day of Easter fun. They can look forward to having their faces painted in a colourful and joyful Easter theme for free.

Venue: The Amphitheatre

Date: Friday, 29 – Sunday, 31 March

Time: 10h00 – 16h00

Join Bands Not Gangs, a non-profit that uses music to help fight gangsterism in the Cape Flats and beyond. The organisation’s Mentors Band will be performing alongside the gospel-vocal style Friendship Choir. Their performance will be preceded by the opening act: Heatherley Court Youth Band, made up of 12-to-15-year-old learners. It promises to be an hour of pure musical indulgence.

Venue: The Amphitheatre

Date: Saturday, 30 March

Time: 14h30

For the Easter Edition, 30 traders with over 6000 records and other music memorabilia will be available including band merch, tees and cassettes on sale. There will also be DJs on decks throughout the day.

Venue: Watershed

Date: Saturday, 30 – Sunday, 31 March

Time: 10h00 – 14h00

The V&A Kids Market, a platform for the little ones to showcase their creative skills, returns. Come and support young entrepreneurs in the making, as they learn how to run a profitable venture.

Venue: Centre Court

Date: Saturday, 30 & Sunday, 31 March

Time: 10h00 – 14h00

Photo Credit: Intofilm.org

This Easter Saturday, Meet Kung Fu Panda’s Ping Xiao Po and get your picture taken.

Venue: Amphitheatre

Date: Saturday, 30 March

Time: 10h30 – 13h00

Pop by Cabo Beach Club with the kids to take part in their Easter Sunday Extravaganza. Lots of entertainment for the kids to enjoy.

Venue: Cabo Beach Club

Date: Sunday, 31 March

Time: 12h00

Cost: R100 per child

Hop to it this Easter and join us for a great Easter Egg Hunt with surprises for grown-ups and delicious chocolate eggs for the kids, with live entertainment for all to enjoy.

Venue: Grand Africa Cafe & Beach

Date: Sunday, 31 March

Time: 13h00, 15h00, 17h00

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on our City Cycle Tour, where there will be tokens to collect. Collect as many as you can and exchange them for prizes at our Battery Park Office. Prizes include AWOL t-shirts, AWOL water bottles and chocolates.

Venue: Battery Park

Date: Sunday, 31 March

Time: 10h00

Soak up the evening on Easter Sunday by heading to Battery Park from 5pm for the screening of Shrek 2. Bring the whole family to enjoy our scenic lawns and have a good laugh together. For tickets, please see webtickets.

Venue: Battery Park

Date: Sunday, 31 March

Time: 19h30