Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Threads - a side by side exhibition by Pontsho Kemba and Rachel Sakeus at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre can be viewed until 29 August. Entrance is free.
• 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.
• Memorabilia - an exhibition by Namibian artist Pedro Vorster can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 6 September.
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
• 19:30 Rovy Mingo and his band bring Afro-Cuban music live to Vivasso Lounge. Tickets: N$20 at the doors.
Saturday 16 August
• 08:30 Zumba for Purrs at Virgin Active Maerua Mall, hosted by the Triglav Trust. Tickets: N$150.
• 19:00 Drive-in movie night at Windhoek Go-Karts at the SKW. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 19 August
• 18:00 The award-winning feature film Lukas is screened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free.
Friday 22 August
• 11:00 The DHPS in Windhoek hosts its annual bazaar, themed Digital Jungle 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!
• 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
Wednesday 27 August
• The 10th annual NUST Cultural Festival takes place at the lower campus until the 29th.
• 10:00 The Atusheni Community & SME Exhibition takes place outside the Mondesa multipurpose centre in Swakopmund until 30 August, with food, music and more. Entry is free.
Friday 29 August
• 19:00 Ross Learmonth - former frontman of SA's Prime Circle, performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$350.
Saturday 30 August
• 08:30 The monthly farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek show grounds until 13:00.
• 10:00 Benguella Kuierfees at the angling club in Olympia, with games, pool, food and a dance. Tickets: N$100 (incl. dance at 19:00). Info: 081 129 1113.
• 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
• 18:30 Spring Serenade - Choirs in concert with the Windhoeker Männerchor and Windhoek Namibia Youth Choir, presenting an evening filled with music to start of the spring season at De Kayak in Windhoek. Tickets: N$110 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 20 September
• 20:00 The Miss NGO Namibia beauty pageant takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 24 September
• The Amalgamated Rotational Annual Festival (ARAF) trade fair takes place at the Usakos sports field with music, food, boxing, car spinning a business seminar and more until the 27th.
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
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
• 20:00 DJ Jazzy D performs at Club London in Windhoek for one night only!
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.
Saturday 11 October
• 09:00 Tea Party for Hope with host and author Violette Mureko, MC Christopher Freygang and special guest speaker Rosalie Martins-Hausiku at the Windhoek Country Club, for a transformative experience that brings together Namibians under one umbrella of hope.
• 18:30 NGY worship festival at Vegkop (WHS), with food stalls, chill areas, bonfires and live worship. Tickets: N$150 via eticket.my.na. For high school learners only!