Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Soul Speech, an exhibition by Hage Mukwendje, continues at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 25 November.
• Domestic Adventures, Hercules Viljoen's latest exhibition, can be viewed at the Project Room in Windhoek until 26 November.
• Yellow Submarine - a group exhibition by Chris Botha, Dewald Veldsman, Elisia Nghidishange, Heidi Louw, Hentie Burger, Kudzanai Katerere, Marianne Chapman, Tina Basson and Trudi Dicks, takes place at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie until 10 December.
Thursday 17 November
• 18:30 SA’s Rudi Claase performs in the NG Church Pionierspark in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$180 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$250 at the doors. Info: [email protected] or 061 237740.
Friday 18 November
• 17:30 Spoegwolf performs at the SFC sports centre in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$300 - N$500 for general admission, and N$450 - N$700 for VIP admission via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Adam, Eloff and Stefan Ludik perform at the Windhoek Summer Festival taking place at Wanderers. Tickets: N$200. Info: 081 358 2299 or 081 128 2020.
• 18:30 SA’s Rudi Claase performs in the Swakopmund town hall in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$180 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$250 at the doors. Info: [email protected] or 061 237740.
• 20:00 As part of the Windhoek Woordfees, Sandra Prinsloo performs "Spertyd" in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• Join Pietman Geldenhuys & friends Inni Amphi at Midgard until the 19th, with the Radio Kalahari Orkes and Lianie May. Info: www.midgardnamibia.com
Saturday 19 November
• 09:00 Join in family fun in support of the Cancer Association’s Movember campaign at Goanikontes. Book your stall at 064 405 979/6 or [email protected]
• 18:00 Animals by Night - Wild at Heart to the benefit of the SPCA at the Goethe Institute. Live music by Vaughn Ahrens, Olivia Amupala and Riaan Smit, along with an art slam with talented artists painting live. Tickets: N$150 (early bird until 15 November) from [email protected] or N$200 at the door.
• 20:00 Emo Adams and the Take Note Band perform at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$400 for general admission and N$450 for golden circle via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 20 November
• 19:00 The College of the Arts presents Christmas Memories in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia at the Dutch Reformed church Eros, with the Cantare Audire choir performing the Requiem by Gabriel Faure and a variety of Christmas music. Tickets: N$100 for adults and N$50 for students and pensioners.
Wednesday 23 November
• 19:00 The Scientific Society in Windhoek hosts a public talk by Prof Dr Jürgen Althans on a past due (and in good fun) academic documentation on Namibian Farm Gates and Their Locks. Cattle and other farm animals have to occasionally be transferred from one grazing land or one camp to another by going through connecting gates. The question is how to design appropriate gates and how one closes these properly – a massive challenge! Creativity is asked, and creativity – especially from Namibian farmers – seems to be boundless. The variety of solutions is absolutely stunning. It is high time to have a closer look on this phenomenon.
Friday 25 November
• 12:00 Wine Festival at the Wine Bar & Shop, featuring 12 SA estates. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 A night market takes place at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info: [email protected] or 081 810 2629.
Saturday 26 November
• The Otjibamba Christmas Market takes place at the lodge outside Otjiwarongo, with food, clothing, gift and craft stalls. For more info, call 081 253 8387 or 081 287 7557.
• 08:30 Droombos Christmas Market until 14:30, featuring a variety of stalls for the perfect gift for someone special. For info or to book a stall, contact Meghan at [email protected]
• 5 Species Fishing Festival at Mile 4 Caravan Park, hosted by Rising Stars Christian Academy, with N$20 000 up for grabs for the biggest edible fish.
• 09:00 Jenny's Place Christmas Market, with Christmas decor, jewellery, handmade craft items, food, clothing and more until 14:00.
• 09:30 Future Females Windhoek hosts a talk on social media predications and mastering your mind at The Barn in Suiderhof. Tickets: N$65 - N$85 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 Coastal Kingdom (12th road) hosts a market day in Walvis Bay until 12:00, with delicious food, puddings, a jumping castle and a variety of stalls until 12:00. Info: 081 304 7340.
• 10:00 The Deep Dive seafood and wine festival takes place at the SKW in the capital.
• 12:00 Sip'ing into summer with the Gross Barmen wine show, with Henkell, Darling Cellars, Barista, Robertson Winery, Glen Carlou and Fat Bastard. Tickets: N$150 (includes deposit on wine glass and 10 tasting tokens). Remember to book your overnight stay with NWR.
• 15:00 Elisenheim Farmer's Kitchen Christmas market at the campsite until 21:00, with food, jewellery, cake, crafts, coffee, beer and more. Entrance is free. Info: 085 640 5732.
Sunday 27 November
• 10:00 A family Christmas market takes place at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club parking area until 14:00.
Thursday 1 December
• The Dome in Swakopmund hosts a Weihnachtsmarkt until 3 December. Info: WhatsApp 081 480 0928.
Friday 2 December
• 12:00 The annual Zambezi Bream festival takes place at the Katima Mulilo sports complex. Tickets: N$50 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:30 Tamasa Swakopmund Wine Show at the Strand Hotel. Continues on Saturday at 17:30. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Award-winning South African comedian and actor Riaad Moosa performs at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$350, which includes light snacks. Limited tickets are available via the PayBuddy app.
Saturday 3 December
• 07:00 The Sheiswow City Centre walk and picnic takes place at the Zoo Park in Windhoek. Explore the city centre while chatting with other women. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Christmas market day at the Khomasdal Community Hall until 15:00, with food, crafts, gifts, a jumping castle and more. Book a stall at 081 257 5774.
• 08:00 Top Cheri kiddies concert and play day at the Doc Jubber fields in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 The ever-popular Windhoek Boeremark / Farmer's Market takes place at the show grounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5, children under 12 and pensioners free. Info [email protected] or 085 5551023.
• 18:00 Let's Wine & Kapana Ep 2 at Shisah Sine Car Wash in Windhoek. Tickets: N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 4 December
• 10:00 The annual Cosdef Christmas Market and student exhibition and sale takes place in Swakopmund, with live music, activities for the kids, food and a variety of stalls. Entrance is free. To book a stall (N$50), contact 081 150 5565.
5 - 10 December
• Untamed Adventures & Tours host the amazing 100km of the Namib Desert over four stages. Cost: N$6 234. Info: www.untamed.com.na; [email protected] or 081 295 3807.
Saturday 10 December
• 10:00 Gospel Meets Jazz summer festival at WHS Vegkop, featuring Don Laka, Ernie Smith, Suzy Eises, Loyiso Bala, Clive & the Now Generation, Don Vino, Jonathan Rubain, Juanita du Plessis, Nam Gospel United and Fu-Jazz. Tickets: N$350 (general admission for adults), N$50 for kids (5-16), kids under 5 are free, or N$1 500 for VIP tickets via webtickets.com.na
• 16:00 The Windhoek Summer Festival with sensational amapiano duo Q-Mark and TpZee along with Namibia's top DJs perform at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 (general admission) or N$300 (golden circle) via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 14 December
• A Christmas Market takes place at the Vineta stadium in Swakopmund until Thursday. Info: 081 129 9233.
Thursday 15 December
• The annual Nedbank Swakop Food Festival takes place at the Amphitheatre until the 17th.
Friday 16 December
• The Fittest in the Namib 2022, hosted by Crossfit Swakopmund and Skeleton Coast Crossfit takes place until the 17th. Participation: N$1100 per team. Info: [email protected] or 081 856 1102 or enter here: https://cutt.ly/ENTRYFITN2022
• Swakopmund Street Fair in Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. Continues until the 17th. Info: 064 410 4100.
Saturday 17 December
• The annual beach festival takes place at Langstrand. Info: Carel Rautenbach at 081 615 6718.
Thursday 23 December
• 11:00 Fact KM Rocks Fest, bringing artists, families, young entrepreneurs and SMEs together to showcase their innovative ideas through product marketing and sales, at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex, and continues on the 24th. Tickets: N$70 - N$2 000 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 28 December
• The Sound of Summer concert takes place at Langstrand. Info: Carel Rautenbach at 081 615 6718.
Thursday 29 December
• 10:00 Mystique Carnival with carnival costumes at the Vineta north sports filed in Swakopmund until the 31st. Tickets: N$70 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 30 December
• 17:00 Evolve presents Carnival of Flames - a fire and dance visual extravaganza at the Paintball Centre & Adventure Park in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$150 in advance or N$200 at the gate for adults, and N$75 in advance or N$100 at the gate for under 18s. Children under 12 are free. Info: Zelda at 085 746 5757.