Events calendar

Gerine (WE) Hoff
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• An exhibition by Unam’s art students at the National Art Gallery and at the FNCC gallery. It can be viewed until 7 December at the FNCC and 20 January at the NAGN foyer.

Thursday 9 November

• 18:00 Being Here, a group exhibition at StArt gallery at The Wolfshack (Grüner Kranz Complex) includes sculptures, paintings, textiles, performance, and mixed media, bringing brings together six different artists’ voices expressed through a diverse range of media and methodology. View until 1 December.

• 18:00 & 20:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents In Voksbesit at the Warehouse Theatre. Tickets: N$150

• 19:30 As part of the Science Week, the documentary Amos – the impossible shot is screened at the Namibia Scientific Society.

Friday 10 November

• 19:00 Aspoestertjie in the NTN. Based on the fairy tale Cinderella, this romantic comedy has been adapted to incorporate nuances that will leave adults in stiches, whilst the little ones will be enchanted by fantastical costumes, dance and song. Tickets N$150. A second show takes place on Saturday at the same time.

Saturday 11 November

• 08:00 Guided walk in the Botanic garden (8 Orban Street). Info: [email protected]

• 16:00 Namibia plays Uruguay at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium. Tickets cost between N$10 and N$50.

• 16:00 Namibia plays Zimbabwe in the Hage Geingob Cup 2017 at the Sam Nujoma soccer stadium. The game is preceded by an exhibition match between Brave Gladiators and Namibia’s u/20 ladies’ side at 13:00. Artists performing on the day: Adora, PDK, One Blood (Warakata), Tswazies and Kalux. Tickets: N$20-N$40.

Thursday 16 November

• 19:00 Presentation at the National Botanic Research Institute (8 Orban Street) on the biological control of cacti by Dr Iain Paterson of Rhodes University. Info: [email protected]

• 20:00 Join Free Your Mind for a Living Room Session at the FNCC for their last stand-up comedy event of the year. Tickets: N$50 in advance or N$70 at the doors.

Friday 17 November

• 18:30 The one man theatre play from Zimbabwe A 1000 miles is presented at the College of the Arts Theatre School.

• 20:00 South African singers Wynand and Cheree perform at West Nest Lodge. Tickets: N$120. Info: 062 570 343 or [email protected] tickets @ N$120 pp.

• 20:00 Blues artist Riaan Smit and classical-electronic violinist and singer Luca Hart perform at the Warehouse Theatre. Advance tickets cost N$150 or N$180 at the doors.

Saturday 18 November

• 18:30 The Nambabwean featuring Chik Aljoy (S.A Got Talent), Mdura (Swaziland) and Namibia’s Courage The Comedian, hosted by Big Mitch and music by Slickartie at the Warehouse Theatre. Tickets N$200, includes a free DVD.

Friday 24 November

• 20:00 The Bellamy Brothers perform at the Independence Stadium. Tickets cost N$400 and are available from Computicket.

• 20:00 In this month’s edition of Acoustic Friday, three-time NAMA-winning duo Nova perform at the FNCC. Advance tickets cost N$70 or N$100 at the doors.

Friday 1 November

• 19:00 The OYO dance troupe commemorates World Aids Day at the FNCC Terrace. Tickets: N$50 in advance or N$70 at the doors.