Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• African Threads – an exhibition of traditional textiles from Sub-Saharan Africa – can be viewed at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 14 October. Entrance is free.
• An exhibition by Petrus Amuthenu and Frans Uunona can be viewed at the Arts Association (122 Robert Mugabe Ave) until 3 November. On 20 October at 14:30 as part of the Otjomuise Live Arts Festival, the artists host a public talk on their journey of creating Public Art Murals.
• The Source – a solo exhibition by Tity Kalala Tshilumba – at the National Art Gallery can be viewed until 5 November.
Thursday 13 October
• 18:00 New beginnings - an exhibition of artworks by the College of the Arts graduates opens in the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 5 November.
Friday 14 October
• The Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) takes place at venues across Windhoek until the 22nd, featuring music, screenings, theatre, installations, murals and more. Admission is free.
• 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.
• 10:00 Potjiekos competition and fun for the family at Stables 26 Reitklub in Okahandja, with loads of wonderful prizes up for grabs! Book a stall at [email protected]
• 10:00 Frühschoppen hosted by Lemon Tree Coffee Shop and The Vintner in Windhoek until 17:00, with free entrance, take away food, a live band and a jumping castle and play area for the kids.
• 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 and exhibition by Dr Elga Drews for World Spine Day takes place at the Scientific Society. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Tuesday 18 October
• 19:00 Public talk by Dr Aletris M. Neils, founder and executive director of Conservation CATalyst speaks on Unravelling Carnivore Conflict in an Ecological Framework: Caracals on Namibian Farmlands at the Scientific Society. Online participation via Zoom (click here)
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 in Windhoek. Info: 081 122 0222.
• 19:00 The Botanic Society's annual Tree Awards take place at the National Botanical Research Institute (8 Orban Street behind WHS), where the Tree of the Year will be announced, along with introducing some living legend trees, presented by Barb Curtis. Info: 081 248 7362.
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
• 18:00 Ndako Nghipandulwa’s first solo exhibition Just Because opens at The Project Room. View until 5 November.
Saturday 22 October
• 06:30 Join 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. Participation: N$50 per person. Registrations close on 20 October. Register here
• 12:00 Oktoberfest with live bands, food and games at the Smokey Mare in Windhoek.
• Congolese singer Koffi Olomide performs at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: Starting from N$300 via webtickets.com.na
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 here or call Desire Stevens at 081 285 2980.
Friday 28 October
• 06:00 Shake a can for cancer! Dress up, brand your street corner and make a difference! To participate, send your entry to [email protected].
• 10:00 Halloween mini market at the Little Paris Garden Cafe (12 Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Street). Come visit in your costume for a day of fun and trick or treating.
• 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
• 18:00 The Miss Copper 2022 beauty pageant takes place at the Benjamin Kheimseb hall in Tsumeb. Entrance: N$20. Info: 081 699 2379 or 081 146 0166.
• 20:00 SA's Karen Zoid performs at the MTC Done. Tickets: N$300 or N$800 (VIP admission) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Baroque musicians Diego Leveric (lute) and Romes Jorge da Silva Junior (baroque flute), play pieces ranging from Bach to Brazilian on original baroque instruments at the Christuskirche. Entrance is free.
Saturday 29 October
• 07:00 Walk for Bibles 2022 starts at the Eros Primary School 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. Participation: 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
2 - 5 November
• The annual Windhoek Christmas Village takes place at Wanderers in Windhoek. Info: WhatsApp 081 563 4431.
Thursday 3 November
• 10:00 The ever-popular Kasi Vibe Festival (Vol 11) opens at the Sam Nujoma stadium and continues until Sunday. Info: 081 309 2315 or [email protected]
• 18:00 Willem Botha make-up masterclass at Droombos. Tickets: N$500 via quicket.co.za
Friday 4 November
• 18:30 Oranjemund mayoral charity ball at the recreational club. Tickets: N$10 for a table of ten, or N$1500 per individual ticket. This is followed by the mayoral sport day on the 5th. Info 063 233 500 or [email protected]
• 19:30 Gyzie and DJ Jazzy D are on the decks at the Rehoboth show grounds. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 5 November
• 09:00 Plastilon pop-up Christmas Market at 14 Diesel Street, Windhoek until 13:00.
• 18:00 The Golden Pair Awards take place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 (general admission); N$650 (VIP) or N$1600 for 2 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Art? A live painting art show takes place at the Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$130 for general admission, or N$170 for VIP via webtickets.com.na
• 19:30 Gyzie and DJ Jazzy D are on the decks at XS Lounge. Tickets: From N$100 via quicket.co.za