Long weekends mean lazy mornings and well-deserved chill time, but if you’re keen to celebrate Women’s Day properly, we’ve put together a list of some events happening across SA this weekend.
National
Totalsports Women’s Race
If you’re feeling restless in Cape Town or Johannesburg, then get your running shoes on! Empowerment and athleticism come together and the city streets will become a “Sea of Pink” in celebration of Women’s Month. The Totalsports Women’s Race creates an unforgettable experience for women of all ages and backgrounds.
Enter here: Totalsports Women’s Race
Johannesburg
Women’s Day Yoga Marathon
For all the yoga ladies, this is the perfect way to start your Women’s Day. Bryanston Market presents a morning yoga marathon as a celebration of women’s freedom to flow, love, grow and heal through yoga. The event is led by gifted yoga teachers and aims to raise funds for A Million Girls Foundation. Each session of the marathon lasts 30 minutes, offering various types of yoga: Beginners Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kemetic Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga.
Book tickets here: Women’s Day Yoga Marathon
Women’s Day Tequila High Tea
If you’re feeling a little bit naughtier, head on over to the Vivari Hotel for their Women’s Day Tequila High Tea. Celebrate Women’s Day in style with a Glamorous All White themed Cocktail Party. Enjoy an all-day buffet and complimentary cocktails, perfect for a memorable and indulgent celebration with the girls. Dance the night away with live entertainment and DJ performances to keep the party going.
Book your tickets here: Women’s Day Tequila High Tea
27 Boxes Women’s Day Celebration
Take some time to expand your horizons this year and join 27 Boxes on Saturday, August 10 for their Women’s Day Celebrations over a food and wine pairing lunch with speakers, networking and shopping from the women entrepreneurs who will be showcasing their products or services. This event is all about female empowerment, entrepreneurship and creating safe spaces for women to express themselves and network.
Book your spot here: 27 Boxes Women’s Day Celebration
She Fest at Constitutional Hill
She Fest: Free Concert August 9, 2024
As part of the She Fest celebrations, this free concert will feature local and international artists, including Buhlebendalo and DJ Fae Fae. The concert aims to create an uplifting atmosphere for young people to enjoy music while celebrating Women’s Day.
You can book your tickets for this and other events at the same venue here: She Fest
You’re Beautiful – Women’s Day Celebration Event
Girls just want to have fun! It’s time to celebrate & have a good time. Save the date for Thursday, 8 August 2024. August 8 @ 6:00 pm – August 9 @ 2:00 am at Katy’s Palace Bar.
More information and ticket prices: Katy’s Palace Bar
Cape Town
Arts and crafts at Clay Cafe
This Women’s Day the Clay Café Hout Bay celebrates creativity and empowerment. Merge art, food and good company to create one-of-a-kind creative moments. Choose from 180 + already-made items to paint and decorate. Sit back and dine delicious food and drinks while you paint with family and friends. This Women’s Day you can enjoy complimentary coffee from 09:00 – 12:00 with ceramic specials throughout the day. Get 15% off salad bowls and 2 for 1 on mugs and pot plants.
Booking is essential. Book here: Clay Café Hout Bay
Pretoria
Botanical Gardens party
If you’d like to enjoy the outdoors and some music, there’s the National Women’s Day celebration at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Taking place on August 9, it features top DJs like Lamiez Holworthy and performances by artists like Vusi Nova. The all-day event runs from 11am to 8pm and allows attendees to bring their own chairs, gazebos, and coolers.
For tickets and details go to: Women’s Day Celebration
Durban
The R&B Movement – Woman’s Day Celebration
Celebrate Woman’s Day and experience R&B music as you go on a musical journey from early 90s classics up until todays hits.
For tickets and more details go to: The R&B Movement – Woman’s Day Celebration
Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
The Beach Hotel Bubbly Brunch
Dive into a Bubbly Brunch at The Beach Hotel where every sip and bite is a celebration! The event starts at 10:30 am for a coastal feast at just R185 per person.
For more information: The Beach Hotel
African Sky’s Venue Women’s Day Market
This Friday Women’s Day Market at African Sky’s Venue
Fantastic live music lots of stalls and crafts to choose from support local this Women’s Day.
Food Trucks to cater to every foodie!
Runs from 10h00 – 14h00 and entry is free
More information: Women’s Day Market
