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Arts, culture & sport in 2012
| Dates | Title | Details | Venue | Contact |
| 03 May - 05 May | Opera Kaleidoscope | Prof Kamal Khan presents a programme of staged & costumed operatic works, showcasing UCT Opera School talent. Features music by Handel, Mozart & Gluck. Prices: R50; UCT staff: R45; senior citizens & students: R35; learners: R25. Booking: Computicket/door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 19h30 | Gillian Lindner 021 650 2640 |
| 05 May - 19 May | Moving paint - an exhibition | Showcasing work by Terri Broll and Terence King; Open Tues-Sat; 10h00-17h00 More.. | UCT Irma Stern Museum, Cecil Road, Rosebank | 021 685 5686 |
| 05 May | UCT Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament | Celebrating Africa month at UCT. Teams representing the four regions of Africa will play a round-robin tournament, co-hosted by the SRC & IAPO. More ... | Kopano soccer fields, 10h00 - 14h00 | Mike Ramothwala (SRC Vice - President External) O71 920 1039 |
| 05 May | Sufi Narratives of Intimacy (book launch) | "Ibn Arabi, Gender & Sexuality", by Dr Sa'diyya Shaikh. More ... | Timbuktu Books, Shop G03, Stadium on Main, Claremont, 15h00 | RSVP 021 671 9819 |
| 07 May | UCT Choir combined choral concert | Combined concert with the University of North Florida singers (USA) & the Cape Youth Choir. Tickets:R30 for students & R60 for adults. | Smuts Hall, Upper Campus, 19h00 | UCT Choir |
| 08 May | Students Quarterly Concert | A concert arranged by Franklin Larey, featuring a selection of performance students at the SACM. Prices: R50, UCT Staff: R45, Senior citizens & students: R35, Learners: R25. Book at Computicket or at the door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 20h15 | Gillian Lindner 021 650 2640 |
| 10 May | Afropolitan through fabric 2012 | "The Law faculty, through its student councils, will host an exhibition of African fabrics to celebrate the diversity of its staff & students". Part of Celebrating Africa month at UCT. | Kramer Law Bldg, Middle Campus, 16h30 - 18h30 | Pauline Alexander 021 650 5602 |
| 11 May - 13 May | The Exuberance Project | Symposium, performance, film screening, exhibitions. Project convened by Raél Jero Salley & Jay Pather, presented by the Gordon Institute for Performing & Creative Arts (GIPCA) as part of the UCT Africa Month celebrations. More ... | Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange Str | Gipca 021 480 7161 |
| 11 May - 17 May | Dreams of Clytemnestra, by Dacia Maraini | "A story of family, passion & revenge". Presented by the Drama Dept. Directed by Jacqui Singer. Tickets are not for sale, donations only. More ... | Little Theatre, 20h00 | Bookings 021 480 7129 |
| 11 May | Cape Town Marimba Festival | Arranged by Ross Johnson. Prices: R80, Scholars / Students / Seniors: R40. Book at Computicket or at the door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 19h45 | Ann Barr 021 797 6657 |
| 11 May - 19 May | A StreetCar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams | Presented by the Drama Dept. Directed by Luke Ellenbogen. More ... | Arena Theatre | Bookings |
| 12 May - 20 May | The Exuberance Project Exhibition | Exhibition opening & walkabout: 12 May, 18h30. Curator: Rael Sally. More ... | Mandela Rhodes Place, 18h30 | Michaelis Gallery 021 480 7170 |
| 15 May | Celebrating Africa - Societies Plaza day | "A day of food, country stalls, music, dance, poetry & drama to showcase the art & clothing of the many African cultures". | Jameson Plaza, 08h00 - 17h00 | Mike Ramothwala 071 920 1039 |
| 15 May | UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble | With the Symphony Choir of Cape Town. Conductor: Alexander Fokkens. Featuring American composers: Thompson - Frostiana; Eric Whitacre - Equus; Frank Ticheli - Blue Shades. Prices: R50; UCT staff: R45; senior citizens & students: R35; learners: R25. Book at Computicket. Also, the programmes for this evening will be R10 each, sold by the Symphony Choir. | Baxter Concert Hall, 20h15 | Gillian Lindner 021 650 2640 |
| 16 May | Winter Concert Sop & Dop | Annual winter concert, this year taking the form of a sop (soup) & dop (drink) as we keep away the winter chills. Tickets: R20 for students & R50 for adults. | St Paul's Church, Rondebosch, 19h00 | UCT Choir |
| 16 May | Sing the Body Electric: Music, Movement & Medicine | An upbeat combined programme of music & dance that celebrates the centenary of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The event showcases the sometimes hidden talents of medical students & brings dancers & doctors together.. Prices: R120, students: R45 at the door. More ... | Baxter Concert Hall, 20h00 | Angie Pearson 021 650 2399 Nazli 021 406 6346 |
| 18 May | Lunch at Irma Stern Museum | "Followed by a campus tour of African works of art at Bremner & the Middle Campus". invited guests only. | Irma Stern Museum, 12h00 - 15h00 | Mary Van Blommestein 021 686 7550 |
| 21 May | West Coast Fossil Park: An Overview, by Dr Pippa Haarhoff | (Iziko Museums of Cape Town & West Coast Fossil Park). | Rm B3.10, Beattie Bldg, Upper Cmapus, 13h00 | Lynn Cable 021 650 2353 |
| 21 May | African music social with BYO favorite African dish to share | This follows the seminar by Prof Nyamnjoh. Staff encouraged to dress in African attire. Prize for best dressed!. For Chad staff only. | ZK Matthews Gallery, Hoerikwaggo Bldg, Upper Campus, 13h00 | Nadia Waggie 021 650 2551 |
| 22 May | UCT Symphony Concert | Conductor: Victor Yampolsky. Soloist:Patrick Goodwin (violin), winner of the SACM audition for orchestral instruments or voice. Programme includes: Beethoven – Coriolan Overture, Opus 62; Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Opus 47; Schumann – Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring". Prices: R75, UCT staff: R65, Senior citizens & students: R50, Learners: R30. Book at Computicket or at the door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 20h15 | Gillian Lindner 021 650 2640 |
| 23 May | Community Punching Bags (exhibition) | An artwork by Johnna van der Schjiff in collaboration with art teachers & learners from Cape Town. Guest speaker: Prof Crain Soudien (Deputy Vice-Chancellor). More ... | Iziko SA National Gallery Annexe, John's St, Cape Town, 18h00 | Mary-Anne Esau 021 481 3813 Kathy Coates 021 481 3954 |
| 23 May - 26 May | Friday Blues, by Sabata | A new play, presented by the Drama Dept. More ... | Arena Theatre | Bookings |
| 24 May | Africa dress competition | Come & celebrate Africa Day by showcasing your creative African dress & stand a chance to win great prizes. Open to all UCT Staff & Students. Participants must complete an entry form to be a part of the competition. Entry forms can be collected from 2 - 18 May 2012 from Sharon Eaton-Barnes or Connie Williams (IAPO, Level 3, Masingene Building, Middle Campus). More ... | Sharon Eaton-Barnes or Connie Williams |
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| 25 May | Cape Town Steel Band Festival | Arranged by Ann Barr & David Wickham. Prices: R80, Scholars / Students / Seniors: R40. Book at Computicket or at the door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 19h45 | Ann Barr 021 797 6657 |
| 31 May - 02 Jun | Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival | Adults: R80 or R200 for all three performances, Scholars/Students/Seniors R40. Book at Computicket or at the door. | Baxter Concert Hall, 19h45 | Ann Barr 021 797 6657 |
