Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• An Ode to the Masters can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 29 April. The collection is described as a rich cache of artistic work by seasoned creatives reflecting their respective journeys.
• Cutting the Flame of Curiosity - a ceramics and collage exhibition by Andrea Horsthemke and Anne Lacheiner-Kühn – is exhibited at the Bellhaus Atelier & Gallerie until 13 May.
• 16:00 The annual Tourism Expo takes place at the Windhoek Country Club until the 28th.
Thursday 27 April
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Future Females Windhoek, the theme is Effective techniques to reach financial freedom, presented by Heike Scholtz at The Barn in Windhoek. Tickets: N$90 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Rocordanza music concert at the Christuskirche in Windhoek, with performances by the Instrumentalkreis recorder ensemble and the Camerata vocal ensemble. Donations at the door.
• 19:00 PhD researcher Diana Rodriguez Cala presents "Exploring the ornamental gardening sector in southern Africa with a critical environmental lens" at the National Botanic Research Institute (Orban Street, behind WHS sports fields).
Friday 28 April
• The City of Windhoek hosts the /Ae//Gams arts & cultural festival at the municipality’s upper parking 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.
• 14:00 Yeezir's concert 2.0 at Temperature in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Windhoek - City by Night with performances by Gloria Del Mar, Riaan Smit, YD Fresh, 6ixtheoutkast, Amakhoes and Gareth Harvey at The Wolfshack. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Celebrate International Jazz Day with Damafusion at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance: Free.
Saturday 29 April
• Seagulls Potjie Festival at Windpomp 14, with a flea market, food stalls, wine tasting and a play area for the kids. Info [email protected] or 081 127 4435.
• 17:30 Sketch & Sip at Fresh 'n Wild @ Utopia. Tickets: N$350 per person or N$650 for two (includes art supplies a glass of wine and a light snack). Info 081 362 1800 (WhatsApp only).
• 18:00 Sagarias Tsam performs at Goodfella's Pizza & Pub. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 19:00 King Kandoro performs at Musos Cafe (24 Merensky Street). Tickets: N$150 in advance via quicket.co.za or N$200 at the doors.
Sunday 30 April
• 12:00 Jazz n Blues with Andre Gariseb at the Lüderitz Waterfront harbour square until 15:00, featuring Esme Songbird and Bertholdt Mbinda.
Thursday 4 May
• 08:00 Horse Fun Day at the Grootfontein Showgrounds, with show riding lessons, a show prep course, boeresport lessons, a potjiekos competition, lots of fun activities for the kids and a cash bar. Info: Megan Wise at 081 623 7314.
Saturday 6 May
• 06:30 Secret Sunrise Windhoek at The Village. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Wobbly Wine Warrior race at the Midgard Estate. Enjoy a fun market with food, wine, gin and entertainment. Participation: Teams of four: N$1 200 per team (N$300 per person). Entries close on 28 April. Info: midgardnamibia.com
• 12:00 Sound4Sight music festival featuring Fokofpolisiekar takes place at the Smokey Mare in Windhoek. Tickets: N$250 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
• 15:00 Paint & Sip hosted by Queen Elaine at the Iris Boutique Hotel in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$300. Info: 085 329 7143
• 19:00 Africa's biggest R&B party comes to Cafe Capri in Windhoek, with DJ Akio and guests performing. Tickets: N$60 via quicket.co.za
• 19:30 Drag Night Namibia presents Monochrome Met - a & white extravaganza at The Loft in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 via webtickets.com.na or N$150 at the doors.
Thursday 11 May
• 17:00 Droombos Wine Festival at the Vineyard Country Estate on the outskirts of Windhoek, hosted by The Wine Shop. Tickets: N$650 (includes wine tasting, canapes and live music)
Friday 12 May
• 17:00 Neighbourhood Night Market at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, featuring street food, craft beer, ice cream, sushi, bubbly and much more until 22:00. Entrance: N$30
• 19:00 Shimmy for Shelter in aid of animal welfare at the Delta Primary School in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 in advance and N$150 at the doors. A second show takes place on the 13th. Info: [email protected] or whatsapp 081 2326346.
• 19:00 The Miss Teen Namibia preliminary Top 10 round takes place at Droombos (Black Barn) in Windhoek. Tickets: N$700 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 South Africa's Good Luck performs at MYNT in Windhoek. Tickets: 150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 13 May
• 08:00 Save the date for the Bee-Happy market in Gobabis. Info: 0812914959.
• 08:00 Finkenstein Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of Windhoek, with entertainment for the whole family until 13:00. Entrance is free. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 09:00 The SPCA in Windhoek hosts a garage sale in support of fundraising for the organisation. Have items you want to get rid of? Donate it now! The drop-off deadline is Thursday 11 May at 17:00, or call 061 238 654 to make other arrangmenets.
• 19:00 Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels perform at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$300 (general admission) and N$400 (golden circle) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Miss Namibia preliminary Top 10 round takes place at Droombos (Black Barn) in Windhoek. Tickets: N$700 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 18 May
• The Rough & Tough rally - a 3-day Namibian adventure with 1990 vehicle models and older that cover around 1 000 km to create awareness and raise funds for cancer – takes place until 21 May. Info: Philipie Baard at 081 146 5177 or [email protected]
Sunday 21 May
• 09:45 Join Roushanna Gray from Veld and Sea for a day of exploring the Atlantic coastline, and discovering local, wild and foraged food starting at the Badewannne beach parking in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$425-N$850 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 May
• 08:00 Droombos Market until 14:00 with a variety of stalls, horse rides and more. Info: 081 409 2614 or email [email protected]
• 10:00 Die Heuwels Fantasties and Jo Black perform at the Doc Jubber Hockey field. Tickets: eticket.my.na
• It's bigger, it's better and it's back! It’s the Otjiwarongo 4x4 "Vasbyt" at the Paresis showgrounds! Info 0881 248 1190 or 081 124 7184.
Küska Swakopmunder Karneval
• 27 May Narrenwecker
• 22 June Royal Ball
• 23 June 1st International evening
• 25 June 2nd International evening
• 28 June 1st Büttenabend
• 30 June 2nd Büttenabend
• 1 July - Street parade & Kehraus
More information to follow!
Friday 2 June
• 09:00 Show Your Talent at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Continues on the 3rd. Tickets: N$50 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• Bobby van Jaarsveld performs in Windhoek, with Natasha van der Merwe opening. Info: 081 288 2886. Further info to follow.
Saturday 3 June
• 10:00 Armae Party Venue outside Okahandja hosts a potjie competition. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 11:00 Area X Auto Festival at the Pionierspark sports ground. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Comedy night at the Windhoek Country Club featuring SA's Schalk Bezuidenhout. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 1 July
• 17:30 Roughcat999 Ride or Die Album Tour at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: N$50 - N$7 000 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 7 July
• 19:00 Riaan Smit brings a musical tribute to the American songwriter Johnny Cash in the National Theatre.
Thursday 27 July
• 10:00 Seawork Seafood Festival at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek until the 29th. Info and bookings: 081 245 9873
Friday 28 July
• The annual Biltong Festival takes place in Windhoek until 29 July. More details in due course.