Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• David Amukoto’s solo exhibition Ongano can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 2 August.
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
• 09:00 The Cymot CX25 Expo takes place at the new premises at the Grove Mall until 15:00, and continues on Saturday at the same time.
• 18:00 Resonant Bodies with Gift Uzera and Yukako Yamano at the Goethe-Institut. Entrance is free.
• 18:30 Pro-Ed Academy Swakopmund alumni dinner with Pietman Geldenhuys at the school hall. Tickets: N$400 via eticket.my.na
• 18:30 The Handle Bar in Olympia hosts a Quiz Night, with six general knowledge rounds (10 questions per round). Book your space at 081 469 3166.
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
Tuesday 22 July
• 18:00 In this edition of Cinemaverse, the Estonian-Finnish-German production The Fencer is screened at the Goethe-Institut. Entrance is free.
Wednesday 23 July
• 17:30 Book launch of Psychedelic: Lost Highs in the Namib Dust by Martin Amugongo at the Namibia Scientific Society.
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 31 July
• 19:00 You have loved enough - a two-person opera and theatre piece, written and directed by Sandy Rudd and Galilei Njembo, at the Windhoek High School hall. Tickets: From N$80 vai webtickets.com.na
Friday 1 August
• 10:00 Die Stalle / Lukzet host their birthday bash with performances by a variety of local and South African artists performing until Saturday late. Tickets: From N$150. Info: [email protected]
Saturday 2 August
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00, with delicious food, cold drinks and excellent company on the menu.
• 09:00 The Reformed Church in Windhoek hosts their bazaar at their premises in Fidel Castro Street. Good food, good vibes and loads of fun are promised.
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
• 11:00 TabulaRasa Chapter III takes place at Eagle's Beer Garden in Windhoek - bigger, louder, and crazier than ever before, with 13 epic DJs featuring the best EDM music in Namibia for 13 straight hours. Tickets: TBC
• 12:00 Havana Festival - a vibrant and dynamic celebration of music, culture, fashion, and innovation. A platform created to empower Namibian youth and ignite their entrepreneurial and creative potential. Venue: WHS B-field. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Night bingo at the Swakopmund Beach Hotel in Support of Promiseland and Stepping Stone special education school. Tickets: 081 356 7452.
• 19:00 Live in Song: Erna Chimu, Sagarias Tsam and Waters perform in the National Theatre, blending contemporary folk, Afro-fusion, and jazz influences. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 3 September
• 16:00 The Handle Bars' Bike Week is a 4-day event filled with high-octane street festival, live music, motorcycle events, bike shows, rides, manufacturer showcases and much more. Continues until the 6th.
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 it 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.