Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• David Amukoto’s solo exhibition Ongano can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 2 August.
• 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
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]
• 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
• 19:00 Luc Omang's exhibition World of Colour takes place at the Village Garden Opera House. Tickets: N$70 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 09:00 First Round Table Walvis Bay hosts a family fun day at the RT Club House (Namib Park Bowling Club) until 16:00, with loads of fun activities! Info: 081 281 1070.
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
Thursday 14 August
• 19:00 A Little Prince in Namibia - a local adaptation of the renowned book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, combining drama, music and dance, with a second performance on the 15th. Tickets: N$80 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 16 August
• 19:00 Drive-in movie night at Windhoek Go-Karts at the SKW. Tickets: 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.
Friday 29 August
• 19:30 SA comedian Pietman Geldenhuys visits Windhoek to share some laughs at the Dutch Reformed Church Windhoek West. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 22:30 SA's Jack Parow performs at Club Origin in Windhoek! Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 15:00 Pop-up ride expo and live music concert at Et cetera in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 11 September
• 19:00 Thumbelina, choreographed and directed by Robin van Wyk, in the National Theatre until the 13th.
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.
Saturday 4 October
• 09:00 Potjie with a Purpose at the Wanderers Sports Field in support of the Side by Side Early Intervention Centre and LearnOnOneNam. Last year’s champions, Team Ice Queen, are back — and they’re ready to defend their title! Info: 081 449 3786.
• 13:00 Liefde by die Nam, featuring Die Heuwels Fantasties, Appel, Koos Kombuis, Francois van Coke, Jack Parow, Early B, Riaan Benade, Kurt Darren, Robbie Wessels, Bernice West, Vaughn Ahrens, Justin Vega, Lin-Mari, Sagarias Tsam and Schalk Bezuidenhout as MC, takes place at WHS Vegkop. Tickets: From N$350 via ticketmaster.co.za
Tuesday 7 October
• 09:00 NAU ladies' breakfast with Lindie Strydom at the Auas Hills retirement village. Tickets: N$500 (via webtickets.com.na), which includes snacks and refreshments, a gift pack and awesome prizes. Info: 081 218 4858.