BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//I AM CAPE TOWN - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for I AM CAPE TOWN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250802T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250802T230000 DTSTAMP:20250720T131819Z CREATED:20250720T131819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T131819Z UID:1972-1754161200-1754175600@iamcapetown.co.za SUMMARY:đŸŽ€ Saturslay with The Drag Cartel DESCRIPTION:đŸŽ€ Saturslay with The Drag Cartel\n2 August 2025 | Doors 19:00 – Show 20:00\n📍 Sorriso Restaurant @ The Portuguese Football Club\, 10 Donegal St\, Rugby\, Cape Town\, 7405\n💾 Entry: R100 + admin\nđŸŽŸïž Book your seat now on Quicket »\n📘 Learn more about The Drag Cartel on I AM CAPE TOWN » \nJoin us for Saturslay—a lively Saturday night drag showcase with sultry glamour\, soulful talent\, and delicious food. Watch performances by Dee Blogging\, DiamantĂ© Eclipse\, Larissa Gorden\, and Sheezah Star\, hosted by the charismatic Maxine Wild. Expect an inclusive\, vibrant atmosphere that elevates Cape Town’s Drag Cartel to new heights. \n\nđŸ’« About The Drag Cartel\nCape Town’s premier drag collective\, The Drag Cartel delivers polished\, dynamic\, and inclusive performances at events\, festivals\, and media productions. They champion representation while showcasing some of South Africa’s most refined drag artistry. \n\n👑 Meet the Queens\n\nDee Blogging\nThe fierce transgender “Glamazon” of The Trans-formers collective\, Dee Blogging is celebrated for powerhouse lip-sync shows and striking runway presence. A Pride and Carnival regular\, she brings bold confidence and flair to every performance.\nDiamantĂ© Eclipse\nWith glamorous poise and sultry stage charisma\, DiamantĂ© is a standout in the Cartel. Featuring at Cape Town Carnival alongside Maxine Wild\, her presence is smooth\, polished\, and captivating.\nLarissa Gorden\nHailing from the Southern Suburbs\, Larissa brings soulful expression and genuine warmth—her artistry is grounded\, emotive\, and ever-engaging in drag events.\nSheezah Star\nKnown for her sultry\, soulful style and laid-back stage ease\, Sheezah creates an intimate and smooth vibe that complements the evening’s energy beautifully. She regularly appears at venues like Honey & Dora\, captivating audiences with her natural presence.\nHosted by Maxine Wild\nOur charismatic emcee\, Maxine Wild\, ties it all together with witty banter\, engaging crowd interaction\, and seamless show flow—expect fun and flair throughout.\n\n\nFor a night of drag elegance\, mouth-watering food\, and soulful performances\, Saturslay is Cape Town’s must-see drag event this August. Book your ticket now and support these talented artists live! đŸŽŸïž URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/%f0%9f%8e%a4-saturslay-with-the-drag-cartel/ LOCATION:Western Cape CATEGORIES:Dance,Drag Art,Drama,Entertainment,Food & Wine,LGBTIQ,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iamcapetown.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Saturslay-The-Drag-Cartel-Portuguese-Club-Cape-Town-South-Africa-2-Aug-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250814T193000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250823T203000 DTSTAMP:20250806T161339Z CREATED:20250806T161339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T161339Z UID:2018-1755199800-1755981000@iamcapetown.co.za SUMMARY:Alice in the Cape Flats – Musical Queer Fantasy\, August 2025 DESCRIPTION:Alice in the Cape Flats – A Queer Fairy Tale Reimagined\n🌈 By Haus Events & Production in association with The Drag CartelWritten & Directed by Berlin Williams \n\n✹ Step into a Vibrant World of Self‑Discovery and Queer Joy\nAlice in the Cape Flats is an enchanting and subversive theatrical odyssey. Under the bold direction of Berlin Williams\, this queer reinterpretation of Alice’s journey through Wonderland is firmly rooted in Cape Flats culture. It’s a story about discovering and embracing who you’ve always been\, against the backdrop of societal expectations. \nAlice navigates a whimsical path through time\, encountering unforgettable characters: the mischievous Double D\, the enigmatic Hatter\, and the wise Reading Queen. Each encounter reveals a fragment of the truth she’s seeking – mirroring her inner selves in a world where queerness and identity flourish unapologetically. \n\n🎭 Themes\, Tone & Cultural Landscape\nThis production courageously explores life under the weight of external pressures: the impossible pursuit of perfection\, and the struggle for authenticity – especially for queer femme-presenting individuals in the Cape Flats. Rather than simply retelling a classic\, Alice in the Cape Flats reimagines it as a bold celebration of Cape Town’s Kullit queerness\, marrying laughter with lyricism\, music\, and satire. \nExpect an immersive theatrical experience filled with: \n\nUnapologetic Gayle – punchy humor and unapologetic vernacular\nMusical performances that transport audiences into a magical\, rhythm-fueled world\nThought-provoking storytelling layered with cultural significance\n\n\n🔍 About the Director: Berlin Williams\nWhile formal profiles are limited\, Berlin Williams’ creative imprint is unmistakable. Collaborating through Haus: Events & Production and The Drag Cartel\, Williams is celebrated for bold\, genre-defying queer theatre in Cape Town. Their work resonates with theatrical vibrancy\, local identity\, and provocative storytelling that challenges norms and amplifies marginalized voices. \nBerlin’s creative vision ignites this production\, transforming familiar archetypes into powerful reflections of identity\, belonging\, and resistance in the Cape Flats. \n\n🎉 Why You Should See It\n\nExperience a reinvention of the Alice mythos\, shaped by Cape Flats queerness and cultural pride.\nCelebrate local creativity that pushes boundaries through movement\, satire\, and music.\nEngage with a beautifully constructed narrative that speaks to identity\, acceptance\, and heritage.\nJoin an inclusive performance space where laughter and reflection coexist.\n\n\n📅 Event Details\n\n\n\n\n\nDetail\nInformation\n\n\n\n\nDates\n15–30 August 2025\n\n\nTimes\nEvenings at 19:30\n\n\nVenue\nBaxter Studio\, Baxter Theatre Centre\, Cape Town\n\n\nTickets\nR150 – R250 via Webtickets and Baxter box office URL:https://iamcapetown.co.za/event/alice-in-the-cape-flats-musical-queer-fantasy-august-2025/ LOCATION:Baxter Theatre\, Baxter Road\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7700\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Baxter,Comedy,Dance,Drag Art,Drama,Entertainment,LGBTIQ,Music,Musical,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iamcapetown.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Alice-In-The-Cape-Flats-Baxter-Theatre-Cape-Town-14-to-23-August-2025.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR