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.
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" 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
Friday 21 July
• 18:30 Art for the heart unplugged at The Village in Liliencron Street. Tickets: N$30 in advance and N$40 at the doors.
• 20:00 Gysie one-man band hosts a dance at the Origo Primary School Hall in Rehoboth until late. Tickets: N$60. Refreshments will be available.
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
• 15:00 Pottery and Wine at Hooves and Gardens (Old Aris Hotel). N$500 per person, which includes all materials, tools, firings, wine and snacks. Info [email protected]
• 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 Silent Disco & live band (it's your choice who you'd like to listen to!) at The Wolfshack. Tickets: N$150 in advance and N$170 at the doors.
• 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 Walvis Bay Oyster Festival with loads of stalls and entertainment for young and old.
• 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).
• 16:00 Swakopmund Night Market at the Hotel and Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info 081 10 2629 or [email protected]• 19:30 South Africa's Steve Hofmeyr performs at the Teaterhuis in Tsumeb. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Symphony of the Soul - a contemporary classical concert at the College of the Arts town campus, with Trudy Gertze and Nythen Dien. Tickets: N$100 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
Albert Frost Namibian Tour
The legendary South African blues guitarist shows feature Namibians Riaan Smit, Sagarias Tsam and Jacob & Taylor
• 19:00 Friday 4 August: Sound Garden, Swakopmund
• 19:00 Saturday 5 August: Godenfang, Walvis Bay
• 12:00 Sunday 6 August: Droombos, Windhoek
Tickets: N$150 in advance and N$200 at the doors via webtickets.com.na
Friday 4 August
• 18:30 Rodeo Night dance at the Keetmanshoop Game Festival, with an ox braai, entertainment by Dawie Prinsloo and a cash bar at the showgrounds hall. Tickets: N$200 and N$80 for kids.
• 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.
• 14:00 Oranjemund Diamond Festival presents mega car spins by Team Kyle along with other activities. Info Fana Harases at 063 233 500. Tickets: N$50 for adults and N$5 for kids below 10 and free from under 5.
• 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.
• 19:00 A soulful night with Bertholdt at Salt & Light in Tsumeb. Tickets: N$100 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Gysie one-man band hosts a dance at the Okahandja Town Hall. Tickets: N$50 in advance or N$70 at the doors, and N$50 if you bring in a cooler box. The show is a fundraiser for JG van der Wath's school hall renovations.
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.
