Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 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.
• One Life - a solo exhibition by Dr Helmut Lauschke at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek can be viewed until 6 June.
• Art splash - the annual student exhibition by the College of the Arts, can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 7 June.
• 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 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
• 19:00 John Mendelsohn, director of RAISON, hosts Namibia's bits, blasts and bulges, describing the dominant processes, components and settings that in combination make Namibia what it is, at the National Botanic Research Institute (9 Orban Street).
Friday 16 May
• 18:30 Live performance by Patricia, presenting Savoury Sounds at Francesco Restaurant in Windhoek.
• 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 Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$400 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 17 May
• 18:00 Vinyl's Music Cafe presents Broken Records with DJ Musketeer, Selector O Skool, Shafa and Namgofunk. Tickets: N$50 at the doors or via tambula.com.na
• 19:00 The Miss Namibia preliminary show takes place at Droombos 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
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.
Sunday 1 June
• 08:30 Frühschoppen celebrating a decade of the Farmer’s Kitchen at Elisenheim.
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
Friday 6 June
• 17:00 The Dutch Reformed Church Windhoek West hosts its annual bazaar, which continues on the 7th until 14:00. It's a chance to laugh together, eat well, shop and simply be spoiled with stalls, children's fun, pancakes, cake, games, music and much more!
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 14 June
• 17:30 Harry Potter roller disco at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Entry: N$50; skate rental N$50.
Tuesday 17 June
• 09:00 Save my culture, save my wildlife, a collection of paintings, lino prints, batiks and hand-painted caps by Jeremiah Haihambo and Tuhafeni Nghiwilepo can be viewed at the Omba Gallery until 13 July.
Friday 20 June
• 08:00 The Olifant Rally takes place in Gobabis until the 22nd. Info: 081 411 1303.