Cinemas show a variety of international films. In the cities, art cinemas show grittier releases and foreign language films and occasionally host film and documentary festivals. All the large cities have theatres, comedy clubs and various performance venues showing plays, operas, musicals and symphony concerts. The local music scene is thriving, and there is a unique South African township jazz style, exponents of which can be seen in all large cities.
There are a number of annual local music festivals and in Cape Town and Johannesburg, open air concerts are held in botanical gardens over summer. Sports stadiums host international pop and rock stars. Most restaurants and cafes double up as bars in the evening and some have large screen TVs to watch sport. There are a number of nightclubs open until late and Cape Town has a thriving gay scene. The large hotels usually have live music, while the glitzy casinos not only have gaming floors but also entertainment such as bowling alleys, restaurants, and sometimes supper theatres for comedy and cabaret.
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