Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Jo Rogge's latest exhibition can be viewed at the Project Room until 12 October.
• The Odd Ones - a collection of sculptures by Duif Keyser – can be viewed at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 4 November.
Thursday 3 October
• 18:00 I feel betta with lametta - a crafty bonanza by Susi Asmus, Margit Calegari and Nockels Werner opens at the Omba Gallery of the Namibia Craft Centre and can be viewed until 30 October.
Friday 4 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
• 18:00 This month's edition of Night Under the Stars at the Goete-Institut in Windhoek features Cassidy Karon. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 18:00 UNAM's 4th year performing arts students and lecturers, along with the university's choir and brass band, host their annual showcase at the NTN Backstage. A second performance takes place at 15:00 on Saturday. Tickets: N$50 at the doors
• 19:00 The Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch hosts a night walk and fundraiser auction, starting at Platz am Meer and finishing at the Paintball centre. Entries: N$100. Info: [email protected]
• 19:30 Vinyl’s presents Celestial She - a celebration of divine femininity featuring a variety of poets and a musical insert by Gun Jade. Tickets: N$170 in advance via tambula.com.na or N$100 at the doors.
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.
• 11:00 Lukzet in Henties Bay hosts an Oktoberfest, with lots of beer, competitions, games, kids' fun, German music and German food. Info: 081 315 3185.
• 16:00 Fresh FM and The Loft presents The Freshest B-day Bash with Myztro. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Keetmanshoop House Festival Vol 5 takes place at South Side Oasis Park in Keetmanshoop and is hosted by Skiemza. Tickets: N$50 (not fixed).
• 18:00 Savannah Collins performs live at the Gin Boutique in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100
• 20:00 Vinyl's hosts its 4th birthday with a live performance by The Difference Band. Entrance is free.
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
Thursday 10 October
• 18:00 Elisia Nghidishange's latest exhibition, House of Connection, opens at the National Art Gallery in Windhoek and can be viewed until 2 November.
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.
• 17:00 Deutsche Privatschule Otavi hosts an Oktoberfest at the school hostel, with pork on the spit, music and dancing. Info: 081 843 4226.
• 17:30 The Botanical Society of Namibia hosts their annual Tree Awards while celebrating Arbor Day at the National Botanical Research Institute in Orban Street. The event includes an illustrated talk by Barb Curtis on Namibia's "Big Five" trees and the importance of indigenous trees.
• 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.
Wednesday 16 October
• 18:30 Germany’s Crazy Ties Big Band Jazz Concert takes place at The Village in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$170 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 18 October
• 16:00 Entertainment by HalfJack, Dusty Dixon and SA's Demi Lee at Nico's Pub & Grill. Tickets: N$200 via KuduKey.
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
Friday 25 October
• 18:00 Rooiwyn Rock with SA's Valiant Swart, Illimar Neit and Mari Bosman at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$275 (free for kids 6 and younger) via eticket.my.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.
• 20:00 SA's Lizz Meiring presents "Van die rak af" (Afrikaans) at Droombos as part of the FNB Woordfees. Tickets: N$250 for adults, N$200 for Pensioners and N$100 for kids between 14 and 18 years. No under 13s. Buy now via eticket.my.na
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.
• 19:30 SA comedians Alfred Adriaan and Marc Lottering join forces in the National Theatre to bring you their best material. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 1 November
• 20:00 Wild Thyme events and MYNT nightclub host their annual summer bash, featuring Van Pletzen, Early B, Justin Vega and others and continues on the 2nd. Tickets: N$200 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 2 November
• 08:00 Join Arbor Academy for a Business Fair at the Okahandja soccer stadium, with entertainment, food, drinks, arts, crafts and more. Info: 081 213 2251. Entrance: N$20 (N$10 for kids).
• 12:00 Doctatainment's R&B and Slow Jams all-white edition with DS Milo from SA and others, takes place at Vanir Micro Sports Centre (formerly XS Lounge) in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 Luminous concert by SA pianist Tich Makalisa and Robin's Children's Choir at the Dutch Reformed Church Windhoek East.
• 18:00 This year's Black Bra event is Barbie-themed and takes place at the SKW with performances by Pulse Dancers, Jacob & Taylor, Riaan Smit, Claudine & Margi. Tickets: N$12 000 per table of 10. Tickets: howler.co.za.
Wednesday 6 November
• 18:30 The annual MTC Windhoek Fashion Week takes place at the City of Windhoek headquarters at various times until the 9th. Tickets: N$100 to N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 15 November
• 19:00 Sex therapist and comedian Timothy Kieswetter hosts “Die Grap van die Huwelik” in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 22 November
• 19:00 The Katutura Fashion Week kicks off at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 November
• 18:00 SA's Jo Black performs at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$450 via webtickets.com.na
• 12:00 Awilo Longomba live at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$400 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 30 November
• 10:00 The Sugar King TopCheri Kiddies Concert and Play Day takes place at the Eros Primary School sports fields. A Fun-filled day of music, laughter and play. Tickets: N$50 - N$60 via webtickets.com.na