Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 10 July• 18:00 David Amukoto’s solo exhibition Ongano opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 2 August.
• 19:00 Jazz night with pianist Yukako Yamano at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
Friday 11 July
• 18:00 The MTC Wine Extravaganza Ongwediva edition takes place at the trade fair centre until 22:00, and continues on 12 July. Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Grotman, met Phillru van Achterbergh in die titelrol, by Windhoek Hoërskool. Kaartjies: N$300 via eticket.my.na
• 19:00 The Hoeked Comedy All Stars - Loyiso Gola, Rob van Vuuren, Dian Oliphant and Waylene Beukes - perform at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Ishaaq “Izzy” Martin performs live at Musos Cafe in Windhoek. Tickets: N$40.
Saturday 12 July
• 06:45 The Omnicare Trust presents the #BagsOfHope 5km relay challenge, starting at the Namspire Sport Village in Sean McBride Street. Info: 081 476 0116.
• 08:30 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk in Windhoek’s botanical gardens until 10:45. Entrance is N$30 for visitors and free for members.
• 18:00 Join a sip of sophistication and a dash of style at the Cocktail & Canvas event at La Leona Mexican Restaurant (51 Julius Nyerere Street, Windhoek). Tickets: N$350 (includes drinks and snacks). Info 081 468 3813.
Tuesday 15 July
• 18:00 Japanese jazz pianist Yukako Yamano performs in the DHPS auditorium in Windhoek. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.
• 19:00 A NEWS talk by Ebikes4Africa takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society on a project to introduce 1 000 bicycles and e-bikes across Windhoek. The role of e-bikes in urban planning, campus hubs and bike lanes will also be explored. Entrance is free.
Thursday 17 July
• 19:00 Herta Kolberg hosts an illustrated presentation that explains some of the different terms used in describing “alien” and “invasive species” at the National Botanical Research Institute.
Friday 18 July
• 18:30 Pro-Ed Academy Swakopmund alumni dinner with Pietman Geldenhuys at the school hall. Tickets: N$400 via eticket.my.na
Saturday 19 July
• 18:30 Pro-Ed Academy Swakopmund country dance with Wynand & Cheree at the school hall. Tickets: N$300 via eticket.my.na (includes light snacks).
• 18:00 The first Ma/Gaisa Old School vs New School Showdown takes place at the Khomasdal Community Hall. Tickets: From N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 24 July
• 18:00 It’s Christmas in July at the Dutch Reformed Church Eros when they host their Winter Market until 26 July. Info: [email protected]
Friday 25 July
• 10:00 The 15th annual Eenhana Expo takes place at the Eenhana Convention Centre until 2 August, themed Advancing Innovation & Diversification. For more info, visit www.eenhanatc.na
• 18:30 Pluimpie gala aand ter viering van Afrikaans 100 jaar, met gaste Hannes van Wyk en Neels van Jaarsveld by Arebbusch Travel Lodge. Kaartjies: N$600 per person via eticket.my.na
Saturday 26 July
• 08:30 The Reformed Church Windhoek South hosts a bazaar in Schlettwein Street, Pionierspark, with delicious food, meat, bazaar puddings and more until 14:00.
• 09:00 Grootfontein hosts a farmer's market at the showgrounds, with food, drinks, local exhibitors and entertainment for the kiddies. Info: 081 124 2182.
• 17:00 South African singer Francois van Coke performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 3 August
• 12:00 Catch the king of Amapiano DJ Maphorisa live in Namibia at the Hage Geingob stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 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 30 August
• 19:00 Night bingo at the Swakopmund Beach Hotel in Support of Promiseland and Stepping Stone special education school. Tickets: 081 356 7452.
Saturday 6 September
• 09:00 Spring market at Droombos until 14:00. Info: [email protected]
• 11:00 Deep in the City Festival at the Windhoek Showgrounds, featuring South African DJ and producer Dlala Thukzin as one of the headliners for this year's event, which continues on Sunday from 11:00. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 13:00 Miss Okahandja beauty pageant at the Okahandja Town Hall. Info: 081 125 0072.
Friday 12 September
• 19:00 Lavender & Lace with Tollie Parton at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool hall in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$4500 for a table of 10, N$3500 for a group of ten, and N$350 for single tickets. Contact [email protected] or call 081 953 7740 for tickets. Please note the 18 age restriction, and is not for sensitive viewers.
Saturday 13 September
• 14:30 The Reformation Cantata presents a concerto in honour of Magdalena Kambudu by Namibian National Symphony Orchestra under Simon Mushaandja, at Bennies Entertainment in Ongwediva. Tickets: From N$65 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 17 September
• The annual Grootfontein Agricultural Show takes place at the showgrounds until the 19th. Info: www.grootshow.com or 0811242182.