What's on in Cape Town this weekend: Food festivals, ballet and family events

Cape Town offers a variety of events this weekend for those looking for food, entertainment, culture, or family-friendly activities. A Taste of Belgium, now in its 15th edition, will take place in Newlands, showcasing Belgian culture through food such as waffles, gourmet frites, and traditional specialties. The event also features local craft stalls, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Meanwhile, the V&A Waterfront will host a live bead-off celebrating the women behind Relate Bracelets. Twelve master-beader gogos will compete against local personalities and influencers in three rounds of friendly competition, accompanied by live speed-beading and interactive stations. Entry is free, with parking and a shuttle service available.

For those interested in astronomy, the South African Astronomical Observatory invites visitors to its Open Night event. A presentation by PhD student Max Chong on the search for life beyond Earth will be followed by a guided tour of the observatory's facilities and an opportunity to view the night sky through outreach telescopes, weather permitting.

Music enthusiasts can look forward to a performance of "Celestial Bodies" by Joburg Ballet, in collaboration with Universe on Stage. The production combines dance, science, and music, exploring the origins and evolution of the universe through ballet, cinematic projections, scientific storytelling, and an original piano score. Live scientific narration by theoretical physicist Dr Luca Pontiggia accompanies the performance.

Fitness enthusiasts can participate in Motherkind's PowerHER Fit Fest in Franschhoek, featuring Australian fitness entrepreneur and global fitness personality Kayla Itsines. The full-day event includes a live workout with Itsines, fitness sessions, wellness talks, interactive brand experiences, and a Food and Brand Village. The day concludes with the PowerHER After Party, featuring an all-female entertainment lineup led by Lady Zamar.