Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival takes place at the Waterfront until 5 May, featuring arts & culture, entertainment and educational activities along with loads of crayfish! Info: 081 716 5790.
• 10:00 The Atusheni Expo, with stalls, music and fun, takes place outside the Kuisbmond stadium in Walvis Bay until 5 May.
• Moods and Moments II - an exhibition by Mechthild Merdes can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 17 May.
• Agrafe - a mixed media exhibition by Namibian artist Pieter Basson can be viewed at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 22 May.
• Art through the eye of an artist - a solo exhibition by Andrew van Wyk can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 14 June.
Thursday 1 May
• 17:00 The monthly stand-up Savanna Comedy Hour takes place at Et Cetera (Old Breweries Complex), featuring Namibia's top comedians. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 2 May
• 17:00 The Good Food Market features Bites & Blues, with southern-inspired dishes and live music by Roadhouse Blues & Groove Alliance at The Village Garden. Tickets: N$30 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 3 May
• 08:00 The Windhoek farmer's market takes place at the showgrounds until 13:00, with arts, crafts and foods on sale. Info: [email protected]
• 12:00 Afrikaans hip hop festival at Rehoboth stadium, featuring Jericho, Rush, Ixa, Roda Tabakan, Dichef, JF, Mainches, G-Twizzy, Keenen, Wardo, Explicit, Coksie and Klasman. Entry: N$100 (kids under 6 and pensioners free); N$70 for cool boxes and N$30 for vehicles.
• 19:00 Strictly Soul, with music curated by DJ Akio and special guests, takes place at the Village Garden. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za
• 22:00 K3: A-Reece live at the Loft Nightclub at the old power station in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 7 May
• 17:30 Mom's Night to unWINEd with Enjoy Life - a mother and daughter dinner at Little Forest in Eros. Tickets: N$300 via eticket.my.na and the dress code is a touch of pink.
Friday 9 May
• 15:00 The annual Seawork Seafood Festival takes place at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek, where passionate vendors showcase their culinary creations. The fun continues on Saturday, 10 May with fun for the children as well as performances by Vaughn Ahrens, The Ells, Roadhouse Blues, Yesterdaye, Cadence Collective and other surprises. Tickets: N$50 – N$900 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Jazz night and art exhibition at the Speakeasy (Liliencron Street) in Windhoek, featuring music by Bubu Kakuva and art by Luke. Info and bookings: 081 366 4300.
Saturday 10 May
• 07:00 Fun Walk & Family Fun Day in support of Help4Nam at the FNB Western Suburbs rugby club. Tickets: N$80 for adults and N$40 for children (2-12) via webtickets.com.na
• 08:30 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk in Windhoek's Botanic Garden. Entrance is N$30 for visitors and free for members and children under 16. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 15 May
• 06:00 NamBurn - the Namibian Burn - takes place at the NamBurn Kalahari site near Blumfelde until the 19th. Tickets: N$500 via quicket.co.za
Friday 16 May
• 19:00 Forty Years of Fabulous: A Sandy Rudd Retrospective (red carpet gala) at the National Theatre, or join on Saturday at 16:00 or 19:00. Tickets: N$150 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Miss Teen Namibia preliminary show takes place at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$400 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 22 May
• 10:00 The Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival, celebrating Namibia's rich and diverse cultures, kicks off at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek and continues until Sunday. Tickets: From N$40 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 24 May
• 19:00 The Little Prince - a musical drama concert on the philosophical fable by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry at the National Theatre. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 30 May
• 10:00 The second annual Coastal Trade Fair takes place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund and continues until 1 June. Tickets: N$30 for adults and N$10 for children. Info: www.coastaltradefair.com.
Saturday 31 May
• 06:30 MS Namibia Run4Charity at the Avis Dam. Join in for a 5km run or walk to create awareness for Multiple Sclerosis in Namibia. All proceeds go towards helping those suffering from this rare disease. Tickets: N$50 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na. Note that entrance to the parking is N$40.
Wednesday 4 June
• 19:00 Sex therapist and comedian presents "Die grap van die Huwelik" at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 August
• 08:00 SA singer Appel performs at the Henties Bay Fish Festival at the festival grounds behind the private school.
Saturday 7 June
• 10:00 The Swakopmund Paintball Centre hosts a solo knobel competition. Entry: N$150, which includes a light lunch. Info: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July
• 09:00 The 4th annual Women's Conference takes place at the Atlantic Villa Boutique Guesthouse in Swakopmund. This year, the organisers embrace growth in all sizes, celebrating the grace and growth in every woman. Info: 081 296 7717.