Chill with Windhoek Express
Thursday 18 May• 07:00 Doggy fun walk / walk for infertility starting at the Elisenheim Urban Village. Registration: N$50. Entertainment by Wouter de Bruyn and a jumping castle for the kids. There are prizes for the best-dressed doggy, and the first doggy & human team to complete. Info wwww.babyvanschalkwyk.com
• 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.
Thursday 25 May
• 16:00 John Rock Prophet performs as part of the Windhoek Woordfees at Droombos on the outskirts of Windhoek. Tickets: N$180 via eticket.com.na or N$200 at the doors.
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!
Thursday 1 June
• 19:00 South African singer and actress Natasha van der Merwe (Susan in Suidooster), launches her latest music at the Windhoek Golf Club. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com
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
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at Godenfang restaurant in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$190 in advance and N$240 at the doors. A N$400 ticket includes a snack platter and front-row seats.
• 19:00 SA’s Bobby van Jaarsveld performs at the Dutch Reformed Church Pionierspark 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
• 16:00 South African singer and actress Natasha van der Merwe (Susan in Suidooster), launches her latest music at Out of Nature country lodge. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com
• 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.
• 18:00 Ixa, featuring The Cartel, perform at Berty's Landing in Windhoek. Entrance: N$60 at the gates.
• 18:00 John Rock Prophet performs at Vintage Pub & Grill in support of Justice for Animals. Tickets: N$100 via kudukey.com.
• 19:00 Comedy night at the Windhoek Country Club featuring SA's Schalk Bezuidenhout. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 10 June
• 18:00 FNB Whisky Festival at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$250 via Webtickets/Pick n Pay or N$300 at the door.