Clubs, pubs, and taverns galore decorate the streets of South Africa’s most touristy city during its pulsating weekend nightlife - but what’s there to do and see when the weekend is a distant dream and we need a fix for those Monday to Thursday blues? Cape Town is home to several cultural activities, and when the daytime fades and the streetlights come on, it's time to play. But for those not in the local know-how, what can one do during the weekday that doesn’t leave you digging deeply through your wallet? 1.) Go to House of The Machine on Tuesdays for Open Mike night You’ll be forgiven for believing that “open-mike” is synonymous with karaoke-level quality singing, implying a variety of performers ranging in levels from poor to semi-professional. The House of Machines, based in the heart of central Cape Town, throws all of that out the window by showcasing top-shelf singers, exotic instrument players, rappers, and slam poetry artists – sometimes a dizzying combination of all the above. The MC of the evening - Andy Lund - is no exception; effortlessly juggling between hyping up the crowd and playing a few songs of his own (both originals and covers). He has been the main attraction of The House of Machines since its inception. It’s open seating with no bookings, so first come first served! Venue: The House of Machines - 84 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town. Day of the week: Tuesday Times: Registration to perform opens at 8 PM, performances begin at 9 PM Cost: No cover charge. Link to the official website 2) See a show at Alexander Bar Alexander Bar is a hidden hole-in-the-wall bar in the centre of town and the centre of the heart of every theatre nut in Cape Town. Home to a diverse crowd
Clubs, pubs, and taverns galore decorate the streets of South Africa’s most touristy city during its pulsating weekend nightlife – but what’s there to do and see when the weekend is a distant dream and we need a fix for those Monday to Thursday blues? Cape Town is home to several cultural activities, and when
