Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The National Ceramics Biennale takes place at the National Art Gallery until 28 September.
• Savannah Thrill - functional batik art by Indigenous Batiks is back with exciting new products: Rugs, mixed leather and batik bags. View at the Omba Gallery of the Namibia Craft Centre until 30 September.
• Jo Rogge's latest exhibition can be viewed at the Project Room until 12 October.
Thursday 19 September
• 18:00 The Odd Ones - a collection of sculptures by Duif Keyser - opens at the National Art Gallery of Namibia and can be viewed until 4 November.
• 19:00 The OYO dance troupe present A Pacassiana at the Namib Primary School Hall. Entrance is free.
• 20:00 The Küska royal ball takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Friday 20 September
• 19:00 Elzabé Zietsman and the OYO Dance Project host Femme is Fatale (in Afrikaans) at the DHPS school hall. Tickets: N$250 for adults and N$200 for pensioners via eticket.my.na.
• 20:11 The first Küska International evening takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Saturday 21 September
• 09:00 The second Liefde by die Nam music festival takes place at the WHS Vegkop stadium in Windhoek, with performances by top South African and local artists. Tickets: N$299 and up via www.liefdebydiedam.co.za
• 10:00 The Goethe-Institut in Windhoek hosts a family Oktoberfest and open day, with good music, delicious food, children's activities, craft beer and more. Tickets: N$30 at the gates.
• 10:00 Art in Action workshop at the Goethe-Institut until noon. Attendees embark on a creative adventure by using material from mystery boxes to create art pieces on a life-sized tree trunk. Entrance is free.
• 16:00 Celebrate as Sound Garden in Swakopmund turns 4, with a performance by The Yesterdaye.
• 18:30 SA's Nadine performs at the boardwalk building at the Waterfront. Tickets: N$150, N$100 for kids between 6 and 12, and free for kids below 6.
Tuesday 24 September
• 18:00 An exhibition by Dr Laura de Harde titled Dis/entangled opens at the Swakopmund Museum.
• 20:00 The second Küska international evening takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Wednesday 25 September
• 18:00 The Youth Orchestras of Namibia present Classics in Katutura at the Katutura Community Hall. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
• 19:00 Connecting the Dots: A dance performance by Angolan choreographer Aneth Silva takes place at the Goethe-Institut in Windhoek. Entrance is free.
• 20:00 Küska ladies' night at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Thursday 26 September
• 18:00 The DHPS in Windhoek hosts a musical kaleidoscope in their school hall. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Friday 27 September
• 08:00 The Karasburg Town Council hosts a spring market at the town hall until 20:00, with loads of stalls and entertainment. Info: 063 270 032
• 17:00 Come and join in celebrating one year of the Good Food Market at The Village in Windhoek. Tickets: N$80 - N$120 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre features Meno, Khadijah Herunga and Ou Slow. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
• 20:00 Top South African comedian Barry Hilton performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with a second performance on the 28th. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 28 September
• 08:00 Are you the ultimate braai master? Join the Round Table at the Rare Smokey Mare to check out who is! All proceeds are in support of the Senior Park old age home in Pioneers Park. Info [email protected]
• 08:30 The annual Wonder Women Wellness Morning takes place at the Dutch Reformed church Suiderhof, with an exciting programme and updated structure. Tickets: N$180.
• 09:00 The SPCA in Windhoek hosts a yard sale for animals in need until 13:00. Donate whatever you don't need anymore!
• 11:00 The Küska street procession takes place from M+Z Motors in Lüderitz Street.
• 18:30 Curves Swakopmund celebrates its 10th anniversary with a disco. The special guest speaker is Ronel Peters from Ruach Elohim. Dress according to your birth year!
• 19:00 The Windhoeker Männerchor and Let's Sing Vocal Ensemble host a Spring Serenade at De Kayak in Olympia. Tickets: N$110 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Riaan Smit and the Shadowkatz perform at The Wolfshack. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Vocalcast Production presents With Love From Cape Town - a spectacular musical featuring the cream of Cape Town's entertainers, including Loukmaan Adams, Don Vino, Sasha-Lee Davis, Nur Abrahams and Loren Erasmus at the Windhoek Country Club. Info: 081 414 9144.
• 20:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Tickets: N$200, which includes a braai. Info: 081 129 6905.
Friday 3 October
• 10:00 Kasi Vibe Festival Vol. 14 takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in the capital until the 6th. Tickets: From N$25 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 5 October
• 09:00 The Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja hosts an Oktoberfest featuring Hannes Kaufmann and his "Kapelle".
• 09:00 Join the 5th Windhoek Scouts for Frühschoppen at 9 Lotz Street in Windhoek until 15:00.
• 10:00 The annual Hats & Roses event in support of the Cancer Association takes place in the grand ballroom of the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, featuring PJ Powers Thandeka as guest artist.
• 10:00 The Swakopmund Adventure Park & Paintball Centre hosts their annual Oktoberfest.
• 11:00 Atlantis Sports Club in Walvis Bay hosts an Oktoberfest, with live music by Get 2 and DJ Eddie until late. N$30 gets you in; kids u/12 are free.
• 16:00 Fresh FM and The Loft presents The Freshest B-day Bash with Myztro. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 6 October
• 17:00 Soulful Sunday with Robyn, Slo, Mbii, Mark and Luke at The Village Garden until 20:00. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 11 October
• Join a camp and wine weekend with Camping in Namibia at Boshoff Family Wines in the Otavi Valley until Sunday. Space is limited, so bookings are essential. Cost: Starting from N$1350 p/p for 2 nights, which includes wine tasting, sundowners, potjie, live music and a fire show. Info: 084 000 9178.
• 18:00 Kulture Konnect 2 at the Stick and Whistle in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$60 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 12 October
• 09:00 The Tea Party 4 Hope at the Mercure Hotel seeks to uplift those impacted by cancer by actively engaging the communities about cancer prevention and awareness. Tickets: From N$600 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 Ladies breakfast themed "Be brave - embrace your season" with Astrid O'Callaghan, Elmarie Pretorius, Alicia Buckle (make-up artist) and entertainment by Tania Wiese at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$900 per person or N$8 800 for a table of 10. Visit https://bebrave.events/ for more info and early bird discounts.
Saturday 19 October
• 17:00 The Omulunga Gospel Music Awards take place in the National Theatre. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 24 October
• 14:00 The Windhoek Oktoberfest takes place at the SKW, with live music by the Kirchdorfer band straight from Germany, along with a variety of local musicians until the 26th. Tickets: From 50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 26 October
• 07:00 The Bible Society hosts its annual Walk4Bibles family fun day at the WHS Vegkop sports field. Registration: N$100 for adults by 30 September and N$150 from 1 October; and N$50 for children by 30 September and N$100 from 1 October. Other activities include music, a kiddies zone, jumping castles, exciting stalls and more. Info: 083 333 7777/8 or [email protected]
• 08:00 LA Academy hosts a Spring Market at the Dagbreek School soccer fields in Windhoek until 15:00, with food, arts & crafts and entertainment. Info: 081 268 4758.
• 09:00 Droombos hosts a summer day market filled with local vendors, delicious food, and unique finds until 15:00. Entrance: N$20 for 13 and above, N$10 for under 13s, and free for under 5s and pensioners.
• 18:00 The SOS Children's Villages Namibia host a fundraising gala while celebrating this organisation's 40th anniversary at the Mercure hotel in the capital. Dress code: Glitz & Glam! Tickets: N$500 per person or N$10 000 for a corporate table for ten. Info 061 222 457
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.