Chill with Windhoek Express
Recurring events• 07:00 Bio-Markt / Green Market at the Stephanus Church (Dr Kenneth Kaunda Street) in Windhoek until 12:00 every Saturday.
• 16:00 Coffee and Cake at Farm Krumhuk every Sunday. Cost: N$80 for adults (2 pieces of cake and bottomless coffee & hot/cold tea) and children under 6 are half price. Info: 061 233 645. Bookings are essential for groups bigger than 7.
Currently running
• Anne Lacheiner Kuhn's exhibition, Re-queering a nation at The Project Room (32 Jenner Street, Windhoek) can be viewed until 23 April. Opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00.
Saturday 16 April
• 07:30 The West Coast MTB challenge takes place in Swakopmund. Register via Raceday Events.
• 09:00 Easter market at the COSDEF centre in Swakopmund until 17:00 - a fun-filled day with interesting market stalls, kiddies activities, live music and fantastic food.
• 16:00 Night market at the Swakopmund Entertainment Centre. Info and bookings: 081 129 0029 or [email protected]
• 17:00 Drive-in cinema at Platz am Meer in Swakopmund, showing The Fault in our Stars. Admission: N$65 per person. Bookings via www.kahlelflix.com
Sunday 17 April
• 12:00 The Ell's perform at Godenfang in Walvis Bay. Entrance is free, but bookings are essential.
Thursday 21 April
• 09:00 The Doek Literary Festival takes place at Goethe Institute in Windhoek until 23 April. Participation is free. Info: 061 225 700 or [email protected]
• 18:00 The Botanic Society hosts its AGM, followed by an illustrated presentation by Dr Sonja Loots on her research project on lithops. Info: [email protected]
Friday 22 April
• 19:00 South African singers Wynand and Cheree perform at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool in support of Huis Maerua children's home. Tickets: N$75 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 April
• 05:00 NWR's bi-annual half marathon takes place in Independence Avenue. The 21.1km starts at 05:00, the 10km at 05:30 and the 5km at 06:00. Online registration closes on 20 April via https://windhoekcityrunnersclub.com/ or 081 319 0953.
• 12:00 A Battle of Sound takes place in Okahandja. Tickets for spectators cost N$100 and N$200 for participants, available via webticket.com.na
• 19:00 Goani night fun run (5 & 12km; entry N$100) & cycling (30, 40 & 60km; entry N$150) at the Goanikontes Oasis. Info: 064 405 979 or [email protected]
Friday 29 April
• 19:00 South African singers Wynand and Cheree perform at the Pro-Ed Akademie in Swakopmund in support of Huis Maerua children's home. Tickets: N$75 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Trio Feminale performs at the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm. Tickets: N$80.
Saturday 30 April
• Racing the Planet hosts the Namib Race until 7 May. Info: https://www.racingtheplanet.com/namibrace
• 06:30 Secret Sunrise at The Lemon Tree Cafe (former Vintage) in Luther Street. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na. Next edition on 2 May.
• 08:00 The ever-popular Windhoek Boeremark / Farmers Market takes place at the Windhoek Showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults, and free for pensioners and children. Info: Esme at 081 277 8677 or [email protected]. Other dates: 4 June, 2 July, 30 July, 3 September, 8 October, 29 October, 3 December and 10 December.
• 12:00 South African singer Zahara hosts her Africa Encounter concert at the Doc Jubber Fields in Windhoek. General tickets cost N$200 and N$380 for golden circle, available via Webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 Dunes Market at the Avani Windhoek until 22:00. Experience all your favourite Dunes dishes, local beverages and live entertainment. Create your own meal from our different live stations for sit down or takeaway.
• 20:00 The biggest Old School party with SA's Groovemaster DJ Jazzy D from Jacaranda FM performs at XS Lounge in Windhoek. Tickets: Starting at N$150 via Quicket.co.za
Thursday 5 May
• The Skeleton Coast rally kicks off at the Swakopmund Football Club, with loads of events, including a Thunder Parade on Friday 6 May at 10:30 from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay. The event continues until Saturday at 19:00 when the prizegiving takes place. Info and registrations: https://www.skeletoncoastrally.com/
Friday 6 May
• 16:00 The Namibian Beer Festival featuring at least 18 different local beers on tap, takes place at the Windhoek show grounds until the 7th. Six live bands will be performing, quality food stalls will be on hand, there will be a live brewing show and much more. More info to follow.
Saturday 7 May
• 19:00 SA's RadioRaps performs at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 14 May
• 09:00 The Shed (30km out of Windhoek towards the airport) is back in full swing, with loads of homemade goodies, food, free entrance, generous seating and secure parking. The fun continues on Sunday from 09:00 15:00. Info: [email protected]