Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 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.
• A solo exhibition by Trevor Nott consisting of wood, stone, metal, gratitude and respect can be viewed at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie until 25 March.
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.
Friday 17 February
• 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 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.
• 18:00 Public talk on the first image of a black hole by Heino Falcke at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool in Drakensberg Street, hosted by the Scientific Society.
• 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.
Saturday 25 February
• 10:00 Ladies breakfast with Andriette Norman at Pro Ed Academy school hall. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Jazz in Paris - a live concert in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$100 for children and N$250 for adults, available via text or WhatsApp at 081 335 6624.
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.
Friday 3 March
• 09:00 Future Females Windhoek host "Branding - your biggest asset" at The Barn (Acacia Street). Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 19:30 Drag Night Namibia returns with 50 Shades of Vegas at The (Pharaohs) Loft. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 11 March
• 08:00 All In Nation Festival feaStadiumboth 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
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]
Friday 31 March
• 18:00 The Cancer Association of Namibia celebrates its 55th anniversary with a gala ball at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$550 per person or N$1 000 per couple available via [email protected] or 061 237 740.
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.
Thursday 6 April
• 18:00 Neon Dreams performs live @ MYNT as part of their Sunshine Tour. Tickets: N$290 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 7 April
• 19:00 Neon Dreams performs live @ MYNT as part of their Sunshine Tour. Tickets: N$290 via webtickets.com.na
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.