Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Joseph Madisia's most recent collection of art at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. View until 29 June. Entrance is free.
Thursday 29 June
• 12:00 MSME & Township economy expo and business summit at the Mondesa Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund until 1 July. Info: [email protected]
• 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
• 18:00 In this month's edition of Future Females Windhoek, Jesse Schiceya - CEO and founder of Nikkle Financial Management Software - is the guest speaker. The event takes place at The Barn in Acacia Street.
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero – takes place in the National Theatre and at 20:00 on the 30th. Tickets: N$60 at the doors. Further shows take place on 1 July at 13:00 and at 19:00. These shows are free for students and learners and N$60 for others.
• 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.
Wildberries tour
• Friday 30 June at 19:00: Nico's Pub & Grill, Windhoek
• Saturday 1 July at 15:00: Vintage Bar, Windhoek
• Saturday 1 July at 21:00: Presley's, Windhoek
• Sunday 2 July at 10:00: Kamp Vrede
• Friday 7 July at 16:00: Tiger Reef, Swakopmund
• Saturday 8 July at 19:00: Soundgarden, Swakopmund
Friday 30 June
• 06:00 Shake a can for cancer in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Dress up and brand your street corner! Info: 064 461 271 or [email protected]
• 18:00 DJ Vuyo’s 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
• 18:00 The opening of The fish that sees its water is getting shallow cannot be stranded at the Project Room. Curated by Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, the collection features the work of 16 local artists, and it can be viewed until 15 July.
• 18:00 Frankly Speaking - an evening of poetry - at Muso's Cafe and Music Shop in Windhoek. Entrance: N$50.
• 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.
• 19:00 Drag Night Namibia presents "It's Personal" at Et Cetera (old Chopsies). Tickets: N$100 in advance via webtickets.com.na or N$120 at the door (cash only).
• 21:00 AMA Groove featuring Busta at The Loft in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 09:00 The International School of Walvis Bay hosts their International Food Fair at the Walvis Bay Municipality until 16:00.
• 09:00 The Namibia Heart Foundation presents its winter triathlon starting at the IJG Trails. Book your tickets by scanning the QR code on the poster.
• 10:00 Community market at the Oranjemund public pool until 17:00, with live music by DJs Bonny, Moxxa and Birdie, Special K, Poko, Foreign Door, as well as arts & crafts and food.
• 12:00 CampOut's Day Out at the Doc Jubber Hockey Feilds in Windhoek, with the biggest line-up yet of 12 different DJs. Tickets: N$150 - N$250 via Howler.
• 12:00 Groot Gees Boeremusiek Festival at the Armae Party Venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 16:00 Tunes for Tomorrow - a musical extravaganza in support of early childhood development in Swakopmund's informal settlements, takes place at Soundgarden. With music by The Yesterday, JP & Lin Mari, Sagarias Tsam and Blikweg. Tickets: N$50.
• 18:00 The final in the Kanaal 7 Talent Search takes place at Droombos. Info: 061 420 850.
• 18:00 FOE presents The Nigh Show at the NIMMS Restaurant (Independence Museum). Tickets: N$60 (not fixed).
Sunday 2 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Namib High School hall. Tickets: N$60 at the doors.
Tuesday 4 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Okakarara Trade Fair Centre. Entrance is free.
Wednesday 5 July
• 19:00 Hereroland - a multi-disciplinary performance on the genocide of the Herero - takes place at the Otjinene Town Hall. Entrance is free.
Thursday 6 July
• 19:00 Blossoms Flowers and Events presents Christmas July at The Wolfshack. Dress up and win prizes! Tickets: N$150.
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. Tickets via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 8 July
• 09:00 Christmas in July at the Finkenstein Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of Windhoek. Entrance is free and there's entertainment and food for the whole family. Info: Carina at 081 477 3041.
• 17:30 Bingo Night at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia. Tickets: N$120, which includes a light meal and first ticket, and N$80 for pensioners and children under 16. Info: 064 461 271.
• 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
• 19:00 An evening with SA’s Lizz Meiring, who presents "Een maal per week is genoeg '23" at Droombos. Tickets: N$250 in support of Altersheim old age home, available via quicket.co.za
Saturday 15 July
• 19:00 Secret Sunrise presents Immersed 2 at The Village Opera House in Windhoek, which includes a selected menu (3 wine selections and 6 food pairings). Tickets: N$450 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
Monday 17 July
• 18:00 Tania Smit presents "Hekelwoorde" at the Tsumeb Gymnasium Boma. Tickets: N$150, which includes soup and bread. Info: 081 148 6905 or Etosha Pharmacy. Glühwein will be on sale.
Saturday 22 July
• 08:00 The SPES Charity Run (30/15/4km MTB Cycling; 5/10km walk; 10/21km run) takes place at Farm Windhoek at the IJG Trails. Participation costs N$100 for adults and N$50 for children (6 years and up). Info: [email protected] or 081 306 6311.
• 09:30 Tania Smit, hosted by Windhoek Woordfees, presents "Hekelwoorde" at the Red Barn at Droombos. Tickets (limited to 80) cost N$200 via eticket.my.na
• 19:00 Riaan Smit pays tribute to Johnny Cash at the Wronsky Haus, Omaruru. Tickets via webtickets.com.na or Pick n Pay stores.
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.
• 19:00 In this month's edition of Acoustic Friday, the featured artist is Ras Sheehama. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
Saturday 29 July
• 20:00 Kavango SuperCup Music Festival at the Rundu Sports Stadium, featuring Suzy Eises and others. Tickets: N$30 in advance and N$50 at the gates. Info: www.kavangosupercupfestival.com