Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 22 June• 18:00 Jazz Night with sax-player Gareth Harvey at Rooi Koppie Bistro in Okahandja. Info and bookings: 081 610 8839.
• 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 are 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.
• 14:00 Amapiano and fashion at The Catch in Windhoek, with Ulazi & Zuma and others. Bookings: 081 872 5644
• 17:00 The Ell's perform at Goodfellas in Windhoek. Entrance: N$50.
• 19:00 Secret Sunrise iParty at Et Cetera in Garten Street. Tickets: N$120 for 1, N$210 for 2 or N$500 for five. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 Old School La Dee Da's edition at Club London in Windhoek, with music by DJ Droopy, DJ Sylance (Walvis Bay) and DJ Melza. Tickets: N$50 (not fixed)
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
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Future Females Windhoek, Jesse Schiceya - CEO and founder of Nikkle Financial Management Software - is the guest speaker. The event takes place at The Barn in Acacia Street.
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero – takes place in the National Theatre and at 20:00 on the 30th. Tickets: N$60 at the doors. Further shows take place on 1 July at 13:00 and at 19:00. These shows are free for students and learners and N$60 for others.
• 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
• 06:00 Shake a can for cancer in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Dress up and brand your street corner! Info: 064 461 271 or [email protected]
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo’s 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.
• 12:00 CampOut's Day Out at the Doc Jubber Hockey Feilds in Windhoek, with the biggest line-up yet of 12 different DJs. Tickets: N$150 - N$250 via Howler.
• 18:00 The final in the Kanaal 7 Talent Search takes place at Droombos. Info: 061 420 850.
• 18:00 FOE presents The Nigh Show at the NIMMS Restaurant (Independence Museum). Tickets: N$60 (not fixed).
Sunday 2 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Namib High School hall. Tickets: N$60 at the doors.
Tuesday 4 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Okakarara Trade Fair Centre. Entrance is free.
Wednesday 5 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Otjinene Town Hall. Entrance is free.
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
• 19:00 An evening with SA’s Lizz Meiring, who presents Een maal per week is genoeg '23 at Droombos. Tickets: N$250 in support of Altersheim old age home, available via quicket.co.za
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
• 08:00 The SPES Charity Run (30/15/4km MTB Cycling; 5/10km walk; 10/21km run) takes place at Farm Windhoek at the IJG Trails. Participation costs N$100 for adults and N$50 for children (6 years and up). Info: [email protected] or 081 306 6311.
• 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.
Saturday 29 July
• 20:00 Kavango SuperCup Music Festival at the Rundu Sports Stadium, featuring Suzy Eises and others. Tickets: N$30 in advance and N$50 at the gates. Info: www.kavangosupercupfestival.com