November 20, 2026

Celebrate the festive season with Christine Capendale in a relaxed, inspiring baking class filled with delicious ideas for summer entertaining, Christmas gatherings and thoughtful edible gifts. Discover a collection of fresh, colourful and achievable sweet and savoury bakes, with plenty of tips and inspiration to make your festive table extra special. Come bake, taste and get into the spirit of the season!

James Gray will tell the story of the dramatic events leading up to the historic fall of Tobruk in North Africa on 21 June 1942. Over 10,000 South Africans were captured on that disastrous day as General Rommel’s Afrika Korps blitzkrieg-ed the vital Mediterranean seaport.

Tobruk’s fall was preceded by the routing of the British 8th Army in the Battle of Gazala which, amongst several other British Divisions, involved the 1st South African Division under General Dan Pienaar and the now legendary 'Gazala Gallop’. Most of the names and details of that fateful summer may have faded, but one name will always loom large: Rommel the Desert Fox. We look more closely at this remarkable soldier.

Celebrate the festive season with Christine Capendale in a relaxed, inspiring baking class filled with delicious ideas for summer entertaining, Christmas gatherings and thoughtful edible gifts. Discover a collection of fresh, colourful and achievable sweet and savoury bakes, with plenty of tips and inspiration to make your festive table extra special. Come bake, taste and get into the spirit of the season!

Discover how simple hand-stitching can transform fabric or paper into something wonderfully expressive. Explore colour, line and texture as you experiment with stitching techniques and learn how printed and painted backgrounds can inspire new interpretations.

With examples to spark your imagination, this hands-on taster is designed to encourage experimentation rather than perfection. Come and stitch, play and discover.

Join us at Dutchies for a memorable afternoon where delicious food, beautiful surroundings and vibrant young voices come together. Enjoy a choice of meat (180g Steak Manhattan with mushroom sauce, bacon, caramelised onions, vegetables and mashed potato) or vegetarian (crispy deep-fried Brie, smoked beetroot, rocket and walnut pesto), accompanied by a special performance by the Zwelihle Youth Choir. With the sea as your backdrop, savour an experience that celebrates the artistry of food, the joy of music and the spirit of community - a true feast for the senses.

Discover the makers behind the Legacy Sculpture Walk with art curator Debbie Odendal. Hear the stories behind selected works and gain insight into the artists and their ideas before moving on to Wine & Company to meet Hasher Wines.
Taste four award winning wines with and enjoy delicious canapés as you discover the craft, character and stories behind each one.

An afternoon of art, wine, food and conversation in good company.
Limited to 20 guests — book early to avoid disappointment.

Discover how simple hand-stitching can transform fabric or paper into something wonderfully expressive. Explore colour, line and texture as you experiment with stitching techniques and learn how printed and painted backgrounds can inspire new interpretations.

With examples to spark your imagination, this hands-on taster is designed to encourage experimentation rather than perfection. Come and stitch, play and discover.

For more than 30 years, Sean Privett has explored, studied and documented the remarkable flora and fauna of Grootbos Nature Reserve and the wider Walker Bay Conservancy. His deep connection to this landscape has given him an exceptional understanding of the ecology, biodiversity and conservation challenges of the southern Overberg.
A founder and Managing Director of the Grootbos Foundation, Sean has dedicated much of his career to protecting the region’s natural heritage while creating opportunities for neighbouring communities.

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Ramon Alexander brings his trio to Hermanus with a performance featuring his signature blend of Cape inspired jazz and reimagined standards.

Audiences can expect a tight, soulful, and deeply creative set shaped by the trio’s dynamic interplay. The ensemble features Dylan Tabisher on acoustic bass and Annemie Nel on drums, offering a warm, expressive sound rooted in Cape Jazz traditions while embracing fresh improvisational energy.