Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 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.
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: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 13 May
• 08:00 Actofel Ilovu hosts a linoleum block printmaking workshop at The Project Room in Windhoek. Cost: N$700. Registration: [email protected]
• 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.
• 08:00 Heart Flea Market, hosted by the Namibia Heart Foundation, at the Wanderers sports field in Pionierspark, with free wellness screenings, fun and games, food and beverages and more. Info: [email protected] or 081 306 0515
• 08:30 The Botanical Society hosts a guided walk through Windhoek's botanic garden. Books, cards, t-shirts as well as refreshments will be on sale. Info: [email protected] or 081 248 7362.
• 09:00 The Bee-Happy market takes place at the Reformed Church, Gobabis until 13:00. Info: 0812914959.
• 10:00 The Association of Diplomatic Spouses hosts their international food and crafts bazaar at the Windhoek Country Club until 14:00. Entrance is free.
• 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 arrangements.
• 18:00 Strictly Soul - Africa's Biggest R&B Party - at the Stratos at the Avani Hotel, featuring DJ Akio and guests. Tickets: N$100 via quicket.co.za
• 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]
Saturday 20 May
• 06:30 The annual Multiple Sclerosis awareness 5km fun run and walk starts and finishes at the SKW parking area. Participation is N$80 for persons 10 years and older, and N$40 for those younger than 10. Register online at https://windhoekcityrynnersclub.com or contact Maggie at 081 385 5601 for more information.
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
Tuesday 23 May
• 19:00 Clyde Foster hosts a public talk on "The planets up close and personal" at the Namibia Scientific Society. Entrance is free. Info: [email protected] or 061 225 372.
Wednesday 24 May
• 19:00 Zevenwacht winemakers pairing at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$250 available at reception and Taste Coffee.
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
• 18:00 A Night Market takes place at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre until 22:00. Info: 081 810 2629 or [email protected]
• 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!
Johnny Cash Tribute Tour with Riaan Smit
• Friday 2 June: Tsumeb Golf Club
• Saturday 3 June: Otjiwarongo Swarthaakkraal
• Friday 9 June: Swakopmund Paintball Centre & Adventure Park
• Friday 30 June: Gobabis Sandune Game Lodge
• Friday 7 July: Windhoek, National Theatre
• Saturday 22 July: Wronsky Haus, Omaruru.
Tickets for all shows are available via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores.
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
• 19:30 SA’s Bobby van Jaarsveld performs at the Windhoek Country Club, with Natasha van der Merwe opening. Tickets in advance via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores: N$350 (golden circle) or N$250 for adults, N$150 for primary school children; or N$300 at the doors. Info: 081 288 2886.
Saturday 3 June
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 1 July, 29 July, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December and 9 December (Christmas market). Entrance: N$5 for adults and children free. Info: 081 277 8766 or [email protected]
• 09:00 Winter Festival market day and barn dance at The Tannery (Elisenheim) until late. Stalls as from 09:00 with music by Alf Visser. Free entertainment for the kids. Entrance: N$10 per adult while children and pensioners are free. The barn dance and spit braai starts at 18:00. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
• 18:00 FNB Ongwediva Whisky Show in the Queen's Hall at the Trade Fair Centre. Tickets: N$200 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$250 at the doors.
• 19:00 Comedy night at the Windhoek Country Club featuring SA's Schalk Bezuidenhout. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na