Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• See Me, featuring photography by Herbert Beck, Tireemukuru Toromba, Elmau Boois and Malakia Matias, takes place at The Project Room until 24 June.
Johnny Cash Tribute Tour with Riaan Smit
• 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 9 June
• 21:00 With Love From Angola at The Loft in Windhoek. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 10 June
• 08:30 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk through Windhoek's botanic gardens (8 Orban Street), with Barb Curtis and Jaco Fourie until 10:45.
• 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 The Great Pop Up with fashion, hair and beauty products, arts and crafts, along with performances by DJ Piezu, Loudima, GlNoria, Mr Bengue and The Yesterdaye at Palm Tree Park until 16:00. Tickets: N$30 at the gates.
• 10:00 Potjiekos competition in support of National Disability Day at the Wanderers sports grounds in Pionierspark. Participation: N$2000 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.
• 19:00 SA's Mathys Roets performs at the Windhoek Golf Club. Tickets: N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 13 June
• 12:30 & 18:00 A music journey through the decades, presented by students of the Windhoek International School in their school hall. Tickets: N$100 & N$120 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 14 June
• 19:00 Omiri - Portuguese electro-folk delivers a journey through Portugal in a unique multimedia show in the National Theatre. Admission is free although tickets must be collected in advance at the NTN office (12 John Meinert Street). Info: [email protected]
Thursday 15 June
• 19:00 A talk on the Prehistoric Rock Art of the Sahara by András Zboray takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society. Entrance is free. Info: 061 225 372 or [email protected]
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]
Saturday 17 June
• 09:00 Fishing competition at Goanikontes Oasis. Info: 064 405 979 or [email protected]
• 08:00 World Music Day is commemorated by the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, with performances by various artists in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Rundu and Katima Mulilo. Entrance is free.
Monday 19 June
• 17:30 Meet the author Heino Falcke (The Light in the Darkness) to answer questions about black holes and the universe at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Thursday 22 June
• 19:00 Opening of Joseph Madisia's most recent collection of art at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. View until 29 June. Entrance is free.
Küska Swakopmunder Karneval
• 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 23 June
• 19:00 The Namibian National Youth Orchestra Festival takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$150 via webtickets.com.na. A second performance takes place on Saturday.
Saturday 24 June
• 09:00 Clear the Shelter at the SPCA in Windhoek until 13:00 and again from 15:00 to 17:00. 50% off on all adoption fees!
• 09:00 A Biltong & Braai Festival takes place in Otjiwarongo with entertainment for young and old. Entrance: N$50 for adults, N$20 for kids 7 – 13, and free for under 7s. Stalls still available. Amazing competitions, live music, stalls and a kid’s area. Info: [email protected] of 081 622 8000.
Wednesday 28 June
• 19:00 NEWS hosts a talk by Tobias Kambongi of the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation on local perceptions about pangolins at the Scientific Society in Windhoek.
Thursday 29 June
• 17:00 The MTC Wine Extravaganza takes place at the Windhoek Country Club and continues on Friday at 17:00. Tickets: N$175 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Tucks & Tiaras presents a first-class drag showcase with musical performances, dance and laughter at Mynt. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na or Paytoday
Friday 30 June
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo one-man show taking his fans on a musical journey through his career at The Brewer's Market in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 In this month's edition of Acoustic Friday, singer/songwriter Litisha performs at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
Saturday 1 July
• 08:00 National Cancer Walk powered by PathCare, taking place in Windhoek (CAN head office), Swakpmund (CAN Erongo Centre), Walvis Bay (CAN Erongo Centre), Rehoboth (CAN office) and Tsumeb (UN Park). Tickets: N$75 for adults and N$50 for scholars and pensioners.
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 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 Pop-up car boot sale in front of the Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht until 13:00. Info: 064 412 540.
• 18:00 The final in the Kanaal 7 Talent Search takes place at Droombos. Info: 061 420 850.
Friday 7 July
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Teen Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Riaan Smit brings a musical tribute to the American songwriter Johnny Cash to the National Theatre.
Saturday 8 July
• 18:00 The crowning of Miss Namibia 2023 takes place at The MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$400 - N$1 000 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 13 July
• 19:00 SA's Karen Zoid and Henry Steel perform at Godenfang Restaurant in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$450. A second show takes place on the 14th. Info: 081 719 8981
• 19:00 Chat 'n bietjie ball with SA's Radio Raps, Pottie and Nick Mallet at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$300 via eticket.com.na
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.