Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The College of the Arts department of art and design presents Art Splash – their annual student exhibition – at the Namibian Arts Association (122 Robert Mugabe Avenue) until 10 February.
• Namafu Amutse and Candice Mouton join forces for their Side by Side exhibition taking place at the Village Opera House in Windhoek until 1 March.
Thursday 9 February
• 18:00 A solo exhibition by Trevor Nott consisting of wood, stone, metal, gratitude and respect, opens at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie and can be viewed until 25 March.
• 19:00 Public talk hosted by Dr Stephan Getzin on Plant water stress - not termite herbivory - that causes Namibia's fairy circles, discussed at the Namibia Scientific Society. Participate online here: https://zoom.us/j/8023841980
• 19:00 Poetry session at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. Entrance is free. Info [email protected]
• 18:00 Open mic night at Sound Garden in Swakopmund.
Friday 10 February
• 19:00: RAAF (Bottomless Coffee Band) performs at Droombos. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 11 February
• 08:00 Droombos Valentines Market until 14:00. Info: Meghan at 081 409 2614 or email [email protected]
Tuesday 14 February
• 19:00 Voices of Windhoek perform Love Songs at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance or N$100 at the doors.
• 19:00 NEWS talk by Kelsey Prediger, director of the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation, talks about pangolin conservation in Namibia at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Thursday 16 February
• 19:00 Film Festival Film - a film by Perivi Katjavivi and Mpumelelo Mcata, is shown at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free.
Saturday 18 February
• 07:00 World Pangolin Day fun run and family market day at Eagles at Avis dam in Windhoek. Tickets: N$150 - N$299 for adults and N$80 to N$150 for children under 18 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Anything Zoo Market at the Haven Zoo Valentine's event. Book a stall at N$200 at 085 780 9915.
Wednesday 22 February
• 19:00 The OYO dance troupe presents two repertoire pieces and restages ‘Finlandia’ at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Two exciting new productions to be staged in 2023 will also be announced. Entrance is free.
Friday 24 February
• 17:00 Art and design exhibition and sale of anything that has to do with sunflowers at the Cosdef Arts & Crafts Centre in Swakopmund. View until 24 March. Opening times: 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday, and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. Info: 064 406 122.
• 19:00 Acoustic Friday is back at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, with The Yesterday performing. Tickets: N$60 in advance (cash only from Cafe Prestige) or N$80 at the doors.
Thursday 2 March
• 10:00 The next instalment of the Kasi Vibe Festival takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in the capital until Sunday. Info: [email protected] or 081 309 231.
• 19:00 South African pianist Rocco de Villiers performs at the Lemon Tree Restaurant. Tickets: N$200. Info: 081 288 2886. A second performance takes place on the 3rd.
Saturday 4 March
• 06:30 Secret Sunrise Windhoek morning bliss at The Village. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Farmer's market / Boeremark at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]. Next dates: 1 April, 29 April, 3 June, 1 July, 29 July, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December.
• 10:00 The Baby Expo takes place in the capital. Venue TBC. Info: [email protected] or 081 811 0210
Saturday 11 March
• 08:00 All In Nation Festival featuring both local and international performers, takes place at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$300 - N$10 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Guided walk in Windhoek's botanic garden (Orban Street) until 10:45. Entrance: N$20 and free for members and children under 16. Info: [email protected]
Monday 13 March
• 19:00 Magical Words / Zauberwörte - A mentalist, a storyteller and a shapeshifter create magic moments live on stage. Expect floating tables, the reading of minds, the magic of time, and objects from thin air, at the Haus der Jugend. Tickets: N$400 for VIP tickets, and N$200 for standard tickets via webtickets.com.na
Friday 17 March
• 18:30 Secret Sunrise Swakopmund Sandy Sunset at Tropicana (Langstrand jetty). Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com na
• 18:00 Jacob & Taylor "Boogeyman Blues" single and music video launch party at Desert Tavern in Swakopmund. Opening acts: Janelle Botha and Riaan Smit. Tickets: N$70 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$100 at the doors.
Saturday 18 March
• 06:45 Secret Sunrise Swakopmund beach awakening at Tropicana (Langstrand jetty). Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 25 March
• Meet Angus Buchan at WHS/Vegkop for a day of revival and prayer. Entrance is free. Info: [email protected]
Saturday 1 April
• 06:30 Secret Sunrise Windhoek sunset soundscapes at The Village. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 5 April
• 19:00 As part of their Sunshine Tour, Neon Dreams, Coleman Hell and the Saxby Twins perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. More info to follow in due course.
7 - 10 April
• The Namibian Burn is a cultural and art event that follows the principles of the Burning Man festival and takes place in the Kalahari near Blumfelde. You will need to be self-reliant! Tickets start at N$400 via quicket.co.za
Friday 28 April
• The City of Windhoek hosts the /Ae//Gams arts & cultural festival until the 29th. Info: 061 290 2588 or [email protected]. Applications by musicians, crafters, food vendors, actors, cultural groups and more can apply via www.cityofwindhoek.org.na or visit the municipality's social media pages.