Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Between being human and humanity – a collection of charcoal etches by Dr Helmut Lauschke –at the National Art Gallery in Windhoek can be viewed until 3 September.
• mens[gemaak], an exhibition by Rudolf Seibeb takes place at The Project Room and can be viewed until 20 August.
Thursday 11 August
• 18:00 Barn Art Studio presents A Slice of Art annual exhibition at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund until the 12th.
• 19:00 In this edition of Poetry Sessions at the Goethe Institute, the theme is "My heroes are not yours". Entrance is free. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 The Miss Teen Namibia beauty pageant takes place at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$450 or N$650 (VIP) available via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Public talk by Prof. Imre Demhardt: Putting Namibia on the Map: Cartographic Highlights, 1507 – 1918 at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Friday 12 August
• 17:00 Meat festival at the Dutch Reformed church Windhoek East (behind WHS).
• 19:00 The Miss Namibia beauty pageant takes place at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$450 or N$650 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 A Musical Venture - a fundraising classical voice recital by Galilei Njembo (tenor) takes place at the Eros Dutch Reformed Church, featuring Retha-Louise Hofmeyr (piano) and Eslon Hindunda (baritone). Tickets: From N$70 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 The Klipwerf Boereorkes performs at the Paresis hall in Otjiwarongo. Tickets: N$300 (includes a meal) available from Mariaan at 081 256 4980.
Saturday 13 August
• 08:30 Guided walk in Windhoek's botanic garden (8 Orban Street). Entrance: N$20 (free for members and children under 16).
• 09:00 The Tannery Market at Elisenheim resumes, with live entertainment, a variety of stalls, a beer garden and a kids area until 16:00. Bookings and info: 081 667 1804.
• 14:00 The Windhoek City Market takes place at the Country Club until 22:00.
• 17:30 SA's Mathys Roets performs live at the Reformed church at 56 Fidel Castro Street in Windhoek. Tickets: N$185. Info: 081 317 3546.
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Virtually Yours at the Goethe Institute, award-winning author Ondjaki speaks to Angola's José Luis Mendonça. This event takes place online.
Sunday 14 August
• 18:00 Meet SA's Mathys Roets at Atlantic Villa guesthouse in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 16 August
• 19:00 In this month's edition of Cinemaverse at the Goethe Institute, Joel Haikali's "Invisibles" and Lavinia Kapewasha's "Iitandu" is screened. Entrance is free and popcorn will be handed out! Info: 061 225700 or [email protected]
Thursday 18 August
• 18:00 The opening of the 10th National Ceramics Biennale opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 16 September. Info: 061 231 160 or [email protected]
• 19:00 Annie - the musical is presented at the Windhoek High School hall until the 20th. Tickets: N$50 to N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 19 August
• 19:00 Alex.andria performs in this month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance or N$100 at the door.
Saturday 20 August
• 09:30 Glam Guru roadshow with Hannon Bothma at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$330 (which include a copy of Rooi Rose magazine, gift bag, snack box and lucky draw ticket) available via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Award-winning South African comedian and actor Joey Rasdien performs at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$350, which includes a light snack. Info [email protected] . Tickets are available via the PayBuddy app.
Thursday 25 August
• 19:00 Le Comedy Club with Big Mitch at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$70 in advance and N$100 at the door.
• 21:00 Garth Taylor performs at the Cosdef Arts and Craft Centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$250 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
26 & 27 August
• The annual Outjo Wildsfees (game festival) takes place at the Sophienhof Lodge outside Outjo. Featuring entertainment by SA's Juan Boucher and various local artists, including Namibia's Cee-Jay Jacobs Heart2Heart, Vaughn Ahrens and others, as well as a game auction, wine tasting and much more. Entrance: Starting at free entrance for pre-primary children to N$300 for a weekend pass. Visit www.outjowildsfees.com or call 081 354 8118 or 081 124 9011.
26 & 27 August
• The Henties Fees is back! Contact Heike at 081 302 3052 to book a stand. Performing at the festival on the 26th, is Marion Holm with "Holmruggery" at the lapa at 18:30. Tickets are N$350, which includes dinner and wine.
Friday 26 August
• 18:00 Night Market at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Info: 081 129 0029 or [email protected]
• 20:00 Garth Taylor performs at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 August
• 12:00 Dalom live show tour celebrating Dan Tshanda at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 - N$200 (general) or N$250 - N$400 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 The Coastal Talent Show takes place at Tiger Reef, in collaboration with the Swakopmund Night Market. Info: [email protected]
• 20:00 Garth Taylor performs at the Hermanus van Wyk hall in Rehoboth. Tickets: N$250 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 South Africa's Juan Boucher performs live at Pirates Wreck sports bar and grill in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$200.
Saturday 3 September
• 07:30 SPCA Windhoek Mutt Strutt at Eagles at Avis dam until 11:00. First sign-in from 07:30; first walk at 08:00; Second sign-in from 08:30; second walk @ 09:00. Participation N$100.
• 08:00 The 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: 8 October, 29 October, 3 December and 10 December.
• 08:00 The Grootfontein Farmer's Association hosts a harvest festival in the town.
• 08:00 Join MUD for 'An Educated Approach to Make-up'. With over 20 years of experience, MUD South Africa owner, Brenda Thambe, will teach you all about her makeup techniques at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Tickets: Starting from N$450 via quicket.co.za
• 11:30 Urban Spring Festival at Urban Camp in Windhoek. The lineup includes Riaan Smit, Lin-Mari Coetzee, YD Fresh, JP Kotze and DJ Smi. Tickets: N$100 (in advance via https://bit.ly/3dfPvYL) and N$150 at the doors if available.
• 16:00 Heal Our Land concert at the Zoo Park amphitheatre. Tickets: N$150 - N$200 for general admission, and N$500 for VIP via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 South Africa’s Rudi Claase performs "Van my wysie af" at Droombos on the outskirts of Windhoek. Tickets and info: Alinda at 061 3335 647.
9 & 10 September
• 18:30 Lynette Beer presents "Jy is God se kunswerk" at the NG Church Meersing in Walvis Bay. Saturday starts at 08:15 until 15:30. Tickets: N$500, includes snacks, tee and coffee and lunch.
Friday 9 September
• 09:00 A wedding fair takes place at the Windhoek show grounds until 11 September. Tickets: N$30 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 9 September
• 18:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout performs at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool. Tickets start at N$250 via Computicket.
• 19:00 Chief Hijangua - the first Namibian opera - by Eslon Hindundu, is presented in the National Theatre. A second performance takes place on Saturday. Tickets: N$100 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 10 September
• 12:00 WSF Finale - All White Edition at the XS Lounge in Windhoek with Ryan the DJ headlining. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 14:00 Lüderitz Cup for Cancer in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia, at the Nest Hotel. Tickets: N$150, which need to be bought in advance.
• 18:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout performs at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets start at N$250 via Computicket.