Once a month on the first Thursday of the month, the CBD of Cape Town becomes inundated with people of all shapes and sizes to celebrate everything that is artistic. The galleries open their doors beyond the 5pm closing time, some even offering free drinks and snacks and bars and venues usually offer live music or DJ’s. Or the decide to participate by transforming their venues into temporary gallery and exhibition spaces for the night. Some even opting to hold their own D.I.Y exhibits on the streets. Here are 5 noteworthy establishments to visit if you ever happen to find yourself in Cape Town over First Thursdays.
Cape Town, Worldart gallery
This CBD based gallery prides itself in exhibiting art which caters for the discerning art enthusiast. Worldart gallery also has an international clientele and hosts other exhibitions at other galleries and suitable spaces around South Africa. They also service the corporate sector with assisting them to acquiring art for corporate and private collections. Visit their website for more.
The Cape Gallery
A beautifully kept building situated in the heart of Cape Town’s cosmopolitan, eclectic CBD area, the building itself has a story to tell all on its own. Built by the 18th and 19th century Dutch settlers. This is a prestigious art gallery that attracts a discerning art audience and clientele and is well known for having a long and trusted reputation. According to their website they are also starting to incorporate more and more African inspired artwork adding to their already eclectic collection.
The Ava Gallery
The mandate of this gallery is to nurture contemporary art in South Africa through continued support for both up and coming and established artists in the form of both exhibitions and workshops. This statement sums up what the gallery is all about quite aptly ‘We aim to encourage intellectual and artistic advancement through the progressive approach of interactive, experimental and collaborative practices’.
Era
Era is a contemporary Cape Town nightclub like no other and on First Thursdays it transforms into a live art installation which invites the weird and wonderful world of art into its space to create an experience that is unique even for Cape Town’s flamboyant art scene. Visit their website for more information. If you ever feel like a night out in true Cape Town fashion this is the place for you.
Manila Bar
A popular Cape Town nightclub dedicated to producing top live music events. They often have great live concerts during first Thursdays. The last event saw popular garage rock band Runaway Nuns launch their new ep. Many top Cape Town and South African bands can be found performing here on various nights throughout the month.
Getting there
First Thursdays are in the heart of the CBD, so all major public transport routes are close by, however if you are visiting from outside the city, car rental Cape Town, is a good option and there are many car hire companies running from the airport as you arrive if you are visiting from out of town.
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