Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The fish that sees its water is getting shallow cannot be stranded can be viewed at the Project Room until 15 July.
Wildberries tour
• Friday 7 July at 16:00: Tiger Reef, Swakopmund
• Saturday 8 July at 19:00: Soundgarden, Swakopmund
Friday 7 July
• 17:00 First Friday Winter Market with live music, street food and drinks at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 22:00. Info [email protected]
• 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
• 08:30 The Botanical Society hosts a guided walk in Windhoek Botanic Gardens (8 Orban Street), led by Leevi Nanyeni and Jackson Hamutenya. Entrance: N$20 (free for members).
• 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.
• 17:30 Bingo Night at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$120, which includes a light meal and first ticket, and N$80 for pensioners and children under 16. Info: 064 461 271.
• 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
Tuesday 11 July
• 19:00 A talk by Dr Anje Burke on the plight of Sperrgebiet endemics takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
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
• 19:00 A digital art exhibition - European values seen by young Italian artists - opens at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. View until 19 July.
Saturday 15 July
• 14:00 Salukazi & Friends fundraising concert at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$250.
• 19:00 Secret Sunrise presents Immersed 2 at The Village Opera House in Windhoek, which includes a selected menu (3 wine selections and 6 food pairings). Tickets: N$450 - N$500 via webtickets.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.
Tuesday 18 July
• 19:00 Launch of Painted Stories - a guide to the rock art of AiAiba by Peter Breunig at the Namibia Scientific Society. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 20 July
• 19:00 Cruz Comedy Night hosted by Paulo Coelho at MYNT nightclub. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
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.
Wednesday 26 July
• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 19:00 In this month's edition of Acoustic Friday, the featured artist is Ras Sheehama. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 29 July
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 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 The Colour Festival Namibia takes place at Ramblers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$80 - N$100 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$150 at the gates (not fixed).
• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at the Teaterhuis in Tsumeb. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
Friday 4 August
• 19:00 Remembering Johnny - a tribute to French icon Johnny Hallyday, is a dance performance featuring the OYO dance troupe and guests, a choir of 50 teenagers, solos by Sven-Eric Muller and music by the Hot Pocket Band - in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 5 August
• 08:00 The Reformed Church Windhoek hosts "Basaar oppie Berg" in Luther Street, with a variety of meat, a tea garden, pancakes, entertainment for the kids and much more until 13:00. Info: [email protected]
• 08:30 Winter market at Droombos on the outskirts of Windhoek until 14:30. Explore unique and locally-made products, indulge in delicious food from various stalls, and engage in exciting activities like bouncing on jumping castles and horse rides. Entrance: N$20 for adults and children over 13; N$10 for kids under 13; and free for pensioners.
• 09:00 Boot & Yard sale fundraiser for non-profit organisations at 31 Theo Ben Gurirab Street in Walvis Bay until 13:00. Food, clothing, coffee, jewellery, toys, art and more are on sale. Info: 081 295 4702.
• 16:00 12 years in the game concert with Mabuzza, who launches his latest album MeeNdaafa at Chicago's Bar & Restaurant. Tickets: N$40 to N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 John Rock Prophet performs live at Erik's Cove at Langstrand. Tickets: N$170 - N$200 (in advance only). Info & bookings: 085 379 5548.
Friday 25 August
• The annual Henties Bay Fish Festival takes place until the 26th. Info and stall bookings: 081 3257520 or [email protected]
Saturday 26 August
• The annual Outjo Game Festival takes place at the Sophienhof Lodge until 27 August.
• 17:00 Godenfang in Walvis Bay hosts a Twilight Bites Market until 22:00, with food stalls, artisanal goods and live music. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 31 August
• 17:00 This is Namibia, a photographic exhibition by Randal Hinz at The Patio in Windhoek until 19:00.