Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Ehafo - a solo exhibition by Elisia Nghidishange can be viewed at the Namibia Arts Association until 7 October.
• The Source – a solo exhibition by Tity Kalala Tshilumba – at the National Art Gallery can be viewed until 5 November.
Brendan Peyper’s tour to Namibia
The South African singer will be performing at various locations across the country.
• Thursday 6 October: Walvis Bay
• Friday 7 October: Windhoek
• Saturday 8 October: Otjiwarongo
• Monday 10 October: Grootfontein Rugby Club
• Wednesday 12 October: Privaatskool Keetmanshoop
Info: 081 288 2886
Thursday 6 October
• 19:00 How to gamify the Namibian education system - a public talk by Tutaleni Ilonga at the Namibia Scientific Society. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Friday 7 October
• 19:00 African Threads - an exhibition of traditional textiles from Sub-Saharan Africa, opens at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free. It can be viewed until 14 October.
Saturday 8 October
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk by Coleen Mannheimer and Barb Curtis through Windhoek's botanic gardens until 10:45. Entrance is free for members and N$20 for non-members. Info: 081 248 7362 or 081 222 8686.
• 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: 29 October, 3 December and 10 December.
• 09:00 Growing Local sustainable living market hosted by the Swakopmund municipality at the public marketplace behind the MTC Dome. Stall bookings (w/app only) 081 432 9291 or 081 255 0822.
• 09:00 Garage sale at the SPCA in Windhoek until 13:00. If you have stuff to get rid of, the SPCA will take it off your hands! Drop off deadline: Thursday at 17:00 at 145 Robert Mugabe Avenue or call 061 238 654 to make other arrangements. Looking for items for your home? Why not reuse, reduce and buy second-hand? All this and more is available to raise funds for the SPCA.
• 10:00 Future Females Windhoek in partnership with The Barn hosts the 1st Windhoek Business Expo, providing an opportunity for female entrepreneurs (new, start-ups and established) to connect and leverage from the Future Females community at large. Info: [email protected] OR [email protected] . Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Oktoberfest at the Deutsche Privatschule Omaruru, with Frühschoppen, lunch, fresh produce, games, coffee and cake, as well as a dinner and dance with Cee Jay from 18:30.
• 12:00 Kidz Market at the Theatre School in Windhoek until 17:00. Entrance: N$40 per child and N$10 per adult. Free art workshops and stage games, mini quad bikes, ceramic pottery sessions, face painting, a jumping castle and more! Call Ushi at 081 686 8682 to book a stall.
• 12:00 Oktoberfest with live music by Gert and Hellmut at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with German food on the menu. Specials on draught all day long, and entrance is free.
• 14:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Armae venue outside Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 15:00 Namibia's biggest Tea Party 4 Hope to raise funds for cancer patients, takes place at Vegkop (WHS). Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The Speak Out Seek Help (SOSH) mental health awareness red carpet event takes place at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 (general admission) and N$500 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Dinner and dance at the Andries du Plessis hall (WAP) with music by DJ Hans. Tickets: N$5 000 per table of ten or N$500 per person, which includes dinner. Cash bar available. Reservations: [email protected] or 081 128 1152.
Friday 14 October
• 14:00 SA’s Ray Dylan & Die Broers perform at the Windhoek Golf Club. Tickets: N$30 - N$200 for general admission, and N$600 for VIP tickets via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 The West Coast Wolves perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, and again on Saturday. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na, or N$200 at the doors.
Saturday 15 October
• 06:00 The second "Change a Life" charity fun run / walk hosted by Lady Pohamba Private Hospital on behalf of the Windhoek Life Change Centre takes place. Participation: N$100 for adults, N$50 for children 3-12 years, and free for children thereunder.
• 11:00 Breast Cancer Tea & Treat at the WellSpring Cafe in Tsumeb. Tickets: N$100, which includes a hot beverage and buffet snack table. Info 081 859 3826.
• 15:30 Pub/shebeen crawl in Katutura - travel & party Knight Vibes. Pick-up and return from Cramers in the CBD, or from your home for N$80. Info: 081 418 5564.
• 18:00 Let's Wine & Kapana at Shisha Shine car wash in Windhoek, with unlimited kapana, live DJs, networking and red wine! Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 It's Tim Ekandjo vs King Tee Dee in the boxing ring at the Windhoek Country Club, where the two will be boxing for shoes. Tickets: N$500 to N$2000 via webtickets.com.na
Monday 17 October
• 18:00 A public talk by Dr Elga Drews on World Spine Day at the Scientific Society. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Friday 14 October
• 20:00 WHS Rugby fundraising dance with Gyzie at the gym open area. Cash bar available. Bring your own coolerbox for N$100 and a braai plate for N$50.
Tuesday 18 October
• 19:00 Unravelling carnivore conflict in an ecological framework: Caracals on Namibian Farmlands - a public talk by Dr Aletris Neils takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Thursday 20 October
• 18:30 The Land Rover Owners Namibia together with Motul and Cymot host a talk on lubricants at the Old Wheelers Club. Info: JC Kruger at 081 122 0222.
Friday 21 October
• 16:00 The Windhoek City Market presents Mike and the Harmonix at the Windhoek Country Club, with a tribute to Abba on Friday, and a 70s/80s rock show on Saturday from 12:00. Entrance: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Pop up: The Cookout Fusion Feast at Muso's Cafe and Bar in Windhoek. Tickets: N$160 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 22 October
• 06:30 Join in for a Secret Sunrise session at The Barn in Windhoek, with music from the 90s and 2000s. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 07:00 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness 5KM fun run / walk starting and ending at the SKW parking area. Entrance: N$50 per person. Registrations close on 20 October. Register at https://windhoekcityrunnersclub.com
• 12:00 Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) market day. More details to follow.
• Congolese singer Koffi Olomide performs at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. More info coming soon.
Sunday 23 October
• 09:00 Open day at HESS (Farm Goellschau) until 16:00. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Wednesday 26 October
• The Erongo Business and Tourism Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until the 29th, featuring foreign embassies, manufacturers, kids play park and entertainment. Info & bookings: [email protected] or Desire Stevens at 081 285 2980.
Friday 28 October
• 16:00 The annual Windhoek Gymnasium Christmas market and Fun Run takes place at the school grounds until 21:00. Food, drinks, games and water sports to enjoy.
• 18:00 Windhoek Oktoberfest at the SKW, with music by the Kirchdorfer Band (Germany), the Jägermeister Brass Cartel and local artists. The revelry continues on the 29th. Tickets: N$50 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 SA's Karen Zoid performs at the MTC Done. Tickets: N$300 or N$800 (VIP admission) via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 29 October
• 07:00 Walk for Bibles 2022 starts at the Eros Primary School's sports field and covers 5km. Participation: N$100 per adult and N$50 per child (12+). Info: 083 333 7777/8 or [email protected]
• 09:00 On a single Book Sprint day, in just 12 hours, volunteer creative teams work fast to create beautiful African children’s books that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute. Info: [email protected]
• 09:00 Hats & Roses in support of the Cancer Association, with guest performer Cordelia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Theme: Soar on wings of hope. Dress: Flowers & Feathers. Tickets: N$500, available from 064 461 271 or [email protected]
• 10:00 Dunes Mall (Walvis Bay) birthday bash braai competition. Entry: N$200. Grand prize worth N$10 000 up for grabs! Live music by CJ Jacobs. Info: Jenovive at 064 209 619.
• 10:00 Swakop all-day market and Coastal Talent Show at Tiger Reef. Info: [email protected] for the talent show, or 081 129 0029 or [email protected] for stalls.
• 17:00 Amapiano all white long at DJ's Entertainment in Rehoboth, with lots of prizes up for grabs. DJ line-up to be announced. Tickets: N$70 via allevents.in/Windhoek
• 18:30 Halloween sundowner at The Barn in Windhoek. Tickets include a private Secret Sunset session, a free drink and wristbands to the Halloween Party at Club Mynt. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na