Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• See Me, featuring photography by Herbert Beck, Tireemukuru Toromba, Elmau Boois and Malakia Matias, takes place at The Project Room until 24 June.
Thursday 15 June
• 19:00 A talk on the Prehistoric Rock Art of the Sahara by András Zboray takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society. Entrance is free. Info: 061 225 372 or [email protected]
Friday 16 June
• 18:00 Southern Star Party hosted by the Namibia Scientific Society at Gross Barmen until the 18th. Info: 081 219 2447; bookings: [email protected]
• 19:00 Anrich (of Legkaart fame) performs at the Atlantic Villa Guesthouse in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.
• 20:00 SA DJ and producer DJ Jayms performs at Mynt nighclub in Windhoek. Tickets: N$80 in advance via Mynt's PayToday. Info: 081 290 1116.
Saturday 17 June
• 08:00 World Music Day is commemorated by the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, with performances by various artists in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Rundu and Katima Mulilo. Entrance is free.
• 08:30 Walk 4 Inclusion & Market Day with food, drinks, snacks, winter clothes, kiddies entertainment and more at the St Georges sports field. Participation: N$10 for children and N$20 for adults.
• 09:00 Fishing competition at Goanikontes Oasis. Info: 064 405 979 or [email protected]
Monday 19 June
• 17:30 Meet the author Heino Falcke (The Light in the Darkness) to answer questions about black holes and the universe at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Wednesday 21 June
• 19:00 NEWS hosts a talk by Dr Julian Fennessy and Dr Michael Brown of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation on How to create a movement to safe Africa's giraffe at the Namibia Scientific Society. Entrance is free.
Thursday 22 June
• 19:00 Opening of Joseph Madisia's most recent collection of art at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. View until 29 June. Entrance is free.
Küska Swakopmunder Karneval
• 22 June Royal Ball
• 23 June 1st International Evening
• 25 June 2nd International Evening
• 28 June 1st Büttenabend
• 30 June 2nd Büttenabend
• 1 July - Street parade & Kehraus
More information to follow!
Friday 23 June
• 19:00 The Namibian National Youth Orchestra Festival takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na. A second performance takes place on Saturday.
Saturday 24 June
• 09:00 Clear the Shelter at the SPCA in Windhoek until 13:00 and again from 15:00 to 17:00. 50% off on all adoption fees!
• 09:00 A Biltong & Braai Festival takes place in Otjiwarongo with entertainment for young and old. Entrance: N$50 for adults, N$20 for kids 7 – 13, and free for under 7s. Stalls still available. Amazing competitions, live music, stalls and a kid’s area. Info: [email protected] of 081 622 8000.
• 09:30 Canvas Club Swakopmund hosts a textured canvas art creative session at the Chic Creative Cottage. Participation: N$460, which includes all material. Bookings: [email protected] or 081 147 2636.
• 19:00 Secret Sunrise iParty at Et Ceterea in Garten Street. Tickets: N$120 for 1, N$210 for 2 or N$500 for five. Info: [email protected]
Wednesday 28 June
• 19:00 NEWS hosts a talk by Tobias Kambongi of the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation on local perceptions about pangolins at the Scientific Society in Windhoek.
Thursday 29 June
• 12:00 MSME & Township economy expo and business summit at the Mondesa Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund until 1 July. Info: [email protected]
• 17:00 The MTC Wine Extravaganza takes place at the Windhoek Country Club and continues on Friday at 17:00. Tickets: N$175 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Tucks & Tiaras presents a first-class drag showcase with musical performances, dance and laughter at Mynt. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na or Paytoday
Friday 30 June
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo one-man show taking his fans on a musical journey through his career at The Brewer's Market in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 In this month's edition of Acoustic Friday, singer/songwriter Litisha performs at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
• 21:00 AMA Groove featuring Busta at The Loft in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 July
• 08:00 National Cancer Walk powered by PathCare, taking place in Windhoek (CAN head office), Swakpmund (CAN Erongo Centre), Walvis Bay (CAN Erongo Centre), Rehoboth (CAN office) and Tsumeb (UN Park). Tickets: N$75 for adults and N$50 for scholars and pensioners.
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 29 July, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 09:00 Pop-up car boot sale in front of the Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht until 13:00. Info: 064 412 540.
• 09:00 The International School of Walvis Bay hosts their International Food Fair at the Walvis Bay Municipality until 16:00.
• 18:00 The final in the Kanaal 7 Talent Search takes place at Droombos. Info: 061 420 850.
Friday 7 July
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Teen Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Riaan Smit brings a musical tribute to the American songwriter Johnny Cash to the National Theatre. Tickets via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 July
• 09:00 Christmas in July at the Finkenstein Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of Windhoek. Entrance is free and there's entertainment and food for the whole family. Info: Carina at 081 477 3041.
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 13 July
• 19:00 SA's Karen Zoid and Henry Steel perform at Godenfang Restaurant in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$450. A second show takes place on the 14th. Info: 081 719 8981
• 19:00 Chat 'n bietjie Ball with SA's Radio Raps, Pottie and Nick Mallet at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$300 via eticket.com.na
Monday 17 July
• 18:00 Tania Smit presents "Hekelwoorde" at the Tsumeb Gymnasium boma. Tickets: N$150, which includes soup and bread. Info: 081 148 6905 or Etosha Pharmacy. Glühwein will be on sale.
Saturday 22 July
• 09:30 Tania Smit, hosted by Windhoek Woordfees, presents "Hekelwoorde" at the Red Barn at Droombos. Tickets (limited to 80) cost N$200 via eticket.my.na
• 19:00 Riaan Smit pays tribute to Johnny Cash at the Wronsky Haus, Omaruru. Tickets via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores.
Thursday 27 July
• 10:00 Seawork Seafood Festival at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek until the 29th. Info and bookings: 081 245 9873
Friday 28 July
• The annual Biltong Festival takes place in Windhoek until 29 July. More details in due course
