Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Christmas in July - Whimsical Namibia at the Omba Gallery in Windhoek can be viewed until 31 August.
• The Swakopmund Arts Association hosts the Little Big Things group exhibition at the Woermannhaus Gallery until 3 September.
Thursday 7 August
• 18:00 Threads - a side by side exhibition by Pontsho Kemba and Rachel Sakeus opens at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre and can be viewed until the 29th. Entrance is free.
• 18:00 Memorabilia - an exhibition by Namibian artist Pedro Vorster opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 6 September.
• 19:00 Savanna Comedy Hour at Et Cetera in the Old Breweries Complex. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 8 August
• 18:00 The annual San cultural bash takes place at the Mokati stadium in Otjiwarongo, with performances by Fila Boy, Slow, Lettie, Cosmas, OC Rency, Sagarias Tsam and others. Tickets: N$50 (N$100 VIP).
• 18:00 UNAM hosts its annual cultural festival until Saturday, with a variety of highlights on the programme. This year's theme is Connecting Culture, Building Unity. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 9 August
• 10:00 The great potjie cook-off at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre in support of the Have-A-Heart Foundation.
Sunday 10 August
• 16:00 The FNB Windhoek Woordfees hosts a choir festival with performances by the Collective Singers, the choirs of Windhoek Gymnasium, the Khomas Diverse Choir, Namib Camerata and the Windhoeker Männerchor at the Dutch Reformed Church Eros. Tickets: N$75 via eticket.my.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
Friday 22 August
• 11:00 The DHPS in Windhoek hosts its annual bazaar, themed Digital Jungle this year until 21:00, with live music, food stalls, fun and game stalls and good vibes! Entry: N$50 for adults and N$30 for children over six and pensioners.
• 11:00 The annual Henties Bay Fish Festival takes place until the 23rd, with loads of local and South African entertainment, food and fun!
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 27 September
• 19:00 Unmasking Hope: Lighting the way for the Namibian child - a fundraising gala for SOS Children's Villages in Namibia at the Mercure Hotel. Dress code: Masquerade Ball, evening gowns & black tie. Tickets: From N$500 via nam-events.com