Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Actofel Ilovu's exhibition Onlooker can be viewed at The Project Room in Windhoek until 30 May.
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]
Sunday 28 May
• 17:00 Africa According to Jazz at Anna's Kloovenburg in Klein Windhoek. Join in as the 60th anniversary of Africa Day is celebrated. Tickets: N$300 (includes complimentary wine and canapés) available via pay2cell or ewallet, not available at the venue. Info: 081 815 0988.
Küska Swakopmunder Karneval
• 27 May Narrenwecker in Sam Nujoma Ave.
• 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!
Wednesday 31 May
• 16:00 Deli'kas hosts an evening market at 66 Dr Theo Ben Gurirab Str (previously Burg Street) until 20:00, with entertainment by MidLife.
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 Swarthakkraal
• 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
• 15:00 The Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV) hosts their schools'"Applous" competition at the Dutch Reformed church in Eros. Primary school choirs perform from 15:00 to 17:30, and high school choirs from 18:15 to 20:00. Tickets: N$50.
• 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.
• 19:00 Gazza teams up with the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra to bring together a variety of music genres. Tickets: N$320 via webtickets.com.na
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 Potjiekos competition at Kamp Vrede in support of the Black Rhino Protection Fund. Info: 081 248 5500.
• 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
• 09:00 The Kleine Kuppe Neighbourhood Watch hosts a community braai in the Lifestyle Centre parking area until 13:00. Come and support the team and find out more about what they are trying to accomplish while raising funds for their security camera project and security hub. Info: 081 757 0031.
• 10:00 Armae Party Venue outside Okahandja hosts a potjiekos 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
• 09:00 Called to Purpose presents Brunch with Stacey Pinto, themed “Your Gift Will Make Room”, at The Village in Windhoek. Other speakers include Zenzi Awases (Zensi's), Lydia Jacobs (Karibu Flowers), Cheroldine Kanana (Cherol_K), Petrina Mwandingi (Kova), Colette Rieckert (Windhoek Gymnasium) and Emily Nikanor (Lavender Tales Bridals). Tickets: N$550. Info: (WhatsApp) 081 627 9224.
• 10:00 Potjiekos competition in support of National Disability Day at the Wanderers sports grounds in Pionierspark. Participation: N$2 000 per team of four. Enter by 2 June. Info: 081 449 3786 or [email protected]
• 18:00 FNB Whisky Festival at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$250 via Webtickets/Pick n Pay or N$300 at the door.
Friday 16 June
• 18:00 Southern Star Party hosted by the Namibia Scientific Society at Gross Barmen until the 18th. Info: 081 219 2447; bookings: [email protected]
Friday 30 June
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo's one-man show takes his fans on a musical journey through his career at The Brewer's Market in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na