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
• Dewald Veldsman's exhibition Seeds of the future lie buried in the past at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie until 12 May. Info: [email protected] or 081 403 6682.
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.
• 19:00 A fundraising show for a young resident of Swakopmund, Vanessa Grimbeek, takes place at the Cosdef Arts and Crafts Centre. Tickets cost N$50 in advance or N$80 at the doors. Bookings: Ryno at 081 302 1722.
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.
• 08:00 Rehoboth Lions Club farmer's market and Pic & Print. Stalls are available at N$50. Info: 081 445 7934 or 081 226 1738.
• 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.
• 16:00 Family fun day at Bush Bar in Windhoek, with a jumping castle for the youngsters and entertainment by Alinda Lu'Mar.
• 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
• 10:00 Open market at the Wed Shed in Tsumeb, with live entertainment by Lize Ehlers. contunues on the 7th from 10:00 to 13:00, along with a cheese and wine night starting at 17:00. Tickets for the latter cost N$180 per person or N$300 per couple. Info: 081 260 3146 or 081 275 4426.
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
Thursday 12 & 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
• 07:00 The annual Bank Windhoek relay takes place at the Action Arena in Windhoek and concludes tomorrow (15 May). Participation: N$620 per team. All proceeds go towards hunger prevention initiatives in Namibia. Info: [email protected]
• 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]
Friday 3 June
• 19:00 Join the wine and meat festival at Wanderers in Windhoek in support of the National Drought Relief Programme. Events continue on Saturday from 09:00 t0 21:00 with live entertainment and presentations on how to prepare your favourite meat dishes, along with lots of entertainment for the kids and premier league rugby (Wanderers vs United). Info: 061 242 069 or [email protected]
Saturday 4 June
• 08:00 Standard Bank KH-Xtrail, organised by OTB, takes place at Farm Godeis until 17:00. Tickets: events.otbsports.com
Saturday 11 June
• 08:00 SPES charity run (cycling: 30km, 15km & 4km; 5 or 10km run) at IJG Trails in Windhoek. Entry fee: N$40 for children (10 - 18 years), and N$60 for adults. Info: [email protected] or 081 306 6311.
Saturday 18 June
• Meet South African motivational speaker Cindy Swanepoel at Lemon Tree in Windhoek, when she speaks of thankfulness and new opportunities. Tickets: N$180. Info: 081 288 2886. Cash bar and refreshments will be on sale.