Chill with Windhoek Express
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Currently running• Ikhoba's crafters showcase their latest designs for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July until 31 August.
• Indifference, a collaboration between the National Art Gallery and the NIROX Foundation in SA, brings together the work of five artists. View until 19 August.
Thursday 20 July
• 19:00 Cruz Comedy Night hosted by Paulo Coelho at MYNT nightclub. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Botanical Society of Namibia hosts a talk by astrolawyer, independent consultant and liaison officer of the Africa Millimetre Telescope, Zandre Duvenhage, on why they chose the Gamsberg for the placement of the new Africa Millimetre Telescope. Venue: Lecture Room, National Botanical Research Institute. Info: [email protected]
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
• 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. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
• 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 S&J Live Africa present Tsumeb Winter Fall at the Oscar Norich stadium. Tickets: N$70 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 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 Silent disco at Godenfang in Walvis Bay. Three DJs, three genres and three different channels, so there's something for everyone! Tickets: N$150 in advance via webtickets.com.na and N$170 at the doors.
• 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
Sunday 30 July
• 09:00 There's a big thrift sale with live music by Lize Ehlers at The Village in Liliencron Street until 15:00. Entrance: N$20.
Tuesday 1 August
• 19:00 A cultural music exchange between Namibia and Switzerland takes place at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$50 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 18:00 Amberscape performs at Muso's Bar & Cafe. Entrance: N$20.
• 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.
• 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.
Thursday 24 August
• The annual Outjo Wildsfees takes place at Sophienhof until the 26th. Visit outjowildsfees.com for more info.
Friday 25 August
• 19:00 The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Jazz Night with Mandla Mlangeni (South Africa) and Big Ben (Namibia) at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• The annual Henties Bay Fish Festival takes place until the 26th. Info and stall bookings: 081 3257520 or [email protected]
Saturday 26 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.
Friday 1 September
• 15:00 The BeFree Youth concert takes place at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Neville Basson is back with his latest comedy production, Wie's dom? at the NamPower convention centre. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 2 September
• 08:00 The Deep Dive Festival takes place at the Trustco United Sports Field with mouth-watering seafood & gourmet cuisine, a wide range of wines, craft drinks and other refreshments, live music and an action-packed, recreational zone just for the kids.
• 11:00 Deep in the City Festival at Jurra Inn at the Windhoek Showgrounds, continuing on Sunday at 11:00. Tickets: N$40 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 3 September
• 07:15 The Nedbank Citi Dash (5km & 10km Fun Run & Walk) starts and ends at the Zoo Park in the capital. More details to follow in due course.
Saturday 9 September
• 08:30 Finkenstein Spring Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of town until 13:00, with entertainment and food for the whole family. Entrance is free. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 09:00 Liefde by die Nam Festival at WHS Vegkop, with Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Appel, Snotkop, Robbie Wessels, Early B, Tasche, Riana Nel, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Barto, Sagarias Tsam, Justin Vega, Lin-Mari and Riaan Smit. Info: liefdebydienam.co.za
Saturday 16 September
• 09:00 Mimosa breakfast with Marciel Hopkins, presenter of Bravo and Boer Soek 'n Vrou, at Droombos Country Estate. Tickets: N$495 via Quicket.co.za
• It's bigger, it's better and it's back. It’s the Otjiwarongo 4x4 "Vasbyt" at the Paresis showgrounds! Info 0881 248 1190 or 081 124 7184.
Saturday 30 September
• 18:00 Theo Watt (former Rockets front man) & The Legacy from SA perform at the Windhoek Country Club, with Namibian supporting acts The Weekend Band, Gyzie and JD Waxa. Tickets: N$250 – N$600 via webtickets.com.na