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.
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
• 19:00 Join a motivational evening with Jill Levenberg (Mymoena of Suidooster) at the NG church in Pionierspark. The theme is "An injury to one is an injury to all". Tickets: N$200, which includes a light meal, available from El-Gibbor Hair (Maerua Mall), 081 244 2443 or El Dan Events at 081 367 5357.
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 at the Okahandja airstrip. Tickets for spectators cost N$100 and N$200 for participants, available via webticket.com.na
• 16:00 & 19:00 Connect Dance Show hosted by Dance Factory Swakopmund at the NPS Aula. Tickets: N$150 for adults and N$70 for kids. Info 064 403 367 or visit dancefactorynam.com
• 18:00 Opening of Dewald Veldsman's exhibition Seeds of the future lie buried in the past at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie. View until 12 May. Info: [email protected] or 081 403 6682.
• 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]
Tuesday 26 April
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Future Females Windhoek, the theme is Legal habits to achieve success and financial freedom, with ENSafrica. It takes place at Lemon Tree (formerly Vintage Coffee Shop). Tickets: N$85 via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores.
Thursday 28 April
• 17:30 This month's edition of DoConnect features First Lady, Monica Geingos, and Meike Neits - digital ambassador of the GIZ at The Village in Liliencron Street. The theme is How to empower the young generation of Namibia.
• 21:00 Le Comedy Club at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, hosted by award-winning comedian Mich Gaoseb AKA Big Mitch. Tickets: N$70 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
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.
• 19:00 Acoustic Friday with Zikii at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors. Acoustic Friday events take place every last Friday of the month.
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. The next edition is 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 their different live stations for sit down or takeaway.
• 17:00 International Jazz Day is celebrated at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, featuring the Thetardius Brass Band and the Sisonke Xonti quintet. Entrance is free.
• 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/
• A fundraising festival takes place at Nkurenkuru's trade fair venue until 7 May, featuring Top Cheri. Tickets cost N$50 in advance or N$70 at the gates. Festivities include live music, food, activities, soccer, volleyball and netball.
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
• 14:00 MTC We Race Together - a relay race paring Namibian personalities in a team – takes place at Independence stadium. Tickets: N$30 for general admission and N$300 for VIP tickets via webtickets.com.na.
• 19:00 SA's RadioRaps performs at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 13 May
• 19:00 South African pianist Rocco de Villiers performs at Godenfang in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$300 per person, which includes a welcome drink and light snacks. Tickets & info: 081 719 8981.
Saturday 14 May
• 08:00 Finkenstein Bush Market, featuring a variety of products on sale until 13:00. Info: [email protected] . The Trail Run (4 & 8km), sponsored by Clausthaler, starts at 08:30 (registration at 07:30). Info: [email protected]
• 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 to 15:00. Info: [email protected]
Friday 20 May
• 16:00 South Africa’s Adam Tas performs with Namibia’s Vaughn Ahrens at WHS Vegkop in support of the African Child Development Trust. Advance tickets cost N$200 via eticket.my.na or N$250 at the gates. Visit www.acdtrust.com for more information.
Saturday 21 May
• 12:00 Bond and connect with Jameson at the Windhoek show grounds. Tickets: N$300 for general admission and N$1000 for Barrel Lounge VIP tickets via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 South Africa’s Adam Tas performs with Namibia’s Riaan Smit at WHS Vegkop in support of the African Child Development Trust. Advance tickets cost N$200 via eticket.my.na or N$250 at the gates. Visit www.acdtrust.com for more information.
26 & 27 May
• 12:00 Annual Nama Cultural Festival takes place at the Westdene Stadium in Keetmanshoop. Tickets: N$20 via webtickets.com.na
27 & 28 May
• Erongo Got Talent finals at Coastal High school hall in Swakopmund, featuring singing, dancing and drama / acting for primary and high school learners (grade 5 - 12). Audition clips are to be submitted to 081 449 7988 by 30 April. Info: [email protected]