Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• One Life - a solo exhibition by Dr Helmut Lauschke, can be viewed at the Goethe-Institut 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 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 23 May
• 10:00 Journey Bash at the UNAM Rundu Campus, with performances by Kamtonyo PDK, Kachazi, Mooi Lewe, Chicano Family and others, as well as Mr & Miss Freshman. Continues on Saturday at 10:00. Tickets: N$15 (early bird), N$25 (general), N$60 (gate) and N$150 (VIP single and N$200 double).
• 18:30 Singles Mixer at The Speakeasy in Liliencron Street, with host Zinedine Jossob. Tickets: N$300 via nam-events.com. Bookings: 081 824 8688.
• 19:00 Music by Jacob & Taylor at Die Stalle in Henties Bay. Grab your boots, bring your friends and make it a wild weekend to remember!
Saturday 24 May
• 21:00 Biggy and Advent bring a night of pure mayhem to Origin in Windhoek.
• 21:00 DJ Mickey performs at Die Stalle in Henties Bay, with cutting-edge beats that will keep your boots tapping.
Sunday 25 May
• 09:00 The Land Rover Owners (LRON) host The Dorob Treasure Hunt starting at Goanikontes until Monday at 18:00. Bookings: https://www.lrovernam.com/
Wednesday 28 May
• 19:00 Live music by Livinge at Die Stalle in Henties Bay.
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.
• 19:00 Touch of Green Musical Concert, featuring afrobeats icon Daddy Showkey, Namibian songstress Oteya, Aki of Aki and Pawpaw fame, Monalisa Chinda, Fred Amata, Ejike Asiegbu and others at the Windhoek Showgrounds. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 19:00 Ultra Beat Vol 3 - HipHop & RNB edition featuring DJ Fiishy, DJ Stizzo, DJ Servio, Latino the Gemini at Club Naps in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na.
Wednesday 4 June
• 19:00 Sex therapist and comedian Timothy Kieswetter presents "Die grap van die Huwelik" at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 5 June
• 17:00 Savanna Comedy Hour at Et Cetera (Old Breweries Complex). Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The first Rehoboth Wedding Expo kicks off with a gala dinner, ahead of the expo on Friday and Saturday. The programme boasts various highlights, including the announcement of Republikein’s Bridal Couple of the Year finale on Saturday at 13:00.
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]
• 13:00 The final in Republikein’s Bridal Couple of the Year competition takes place at the Rehoboth Wedding Expo in the Hermanus van Wyk hall. Entrance is free.
Sunday 8 June
• 08:30 Frühschoppen celebrating a decade of the Farmer’s Kitchen at Elisenheim.
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.
Saturday 28 June
• 10:00 SPCA Walvis Bay yard sale at the Godenfang Restaurant until 14:00. Come and find the bargain you didn't know you needed, or donate your unused goods for this worthy cause! Info: [email protected]