Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Troubled Waters by Ruth Stanford and Vilho Nuumbala can be viewed at The Project Room until 12 August.
• Indifference, a collaboration between the National Art Gallery and the NIROX Foundation in SA, brings together the work of five artists. View until 19 August.
• Ikhoba's crafters showcase their latest designs for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July until 31 August.
Thursday 10 August
• 18:00 The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Namibia Scientific Society in collaboration with Mindsinaction STEAM host a talk on the constitution of Namibia - celebrating the availability of the constitution via app, in braille and local languages at the Scientific Society until 19:30.
• 19h00 Kyle Dexter, an Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh and Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has been in Namibia carrying out a study on the unique genus of shrubs that occurs in the Kaokoveld and then more generally on northern Namibian woodlands. He hosts a public lecture at the NBRI lecture hall (8 Orban Street). Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 Rising Voices, a group exhibition by Elisia Nghidishange, Lynette Diergaardt, Lynette Musukubili, Kambezunda Ngavee and Vitjitua Ndjiharine opens at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre and can be viewed until 21 August.
Saturday 12 August
• 08:30 Guided walk in Windhoek's botanic gardens until 10:45 led by Barb Curtis. Entrance: N$20 and free for members and under 16s.
• 12:00 Schlachte Fest with live music by Kaufeee-Kapelle and entertainment for the kids. Reservations essential! N$50 for adults and kids free. Info: 081 622 2627.
• 18:00 Legendary saxophonist Gareth Harvey performs live at Godenfang in Walvis Bay. Bookings essential! Info: 081 719 8981.
Wednesday 16 August
• 18:00 Lisa Voigts latest mixed media exhibition, Care, opens at The Project Room and can be viewed until 7 September.
Friday 18 August
• 11:00 Miss Unam pageant at the Unam stadium. Tickets: N$50 - N$170 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 19 August
• 10:00 The Artisan Market at The Namibian Arts Association at 122 Robert Mugabe Avenue in Windhoek until 16:00. Entrance: N$20. Info: 061 302 261 or www.naa.na
Wednesday 23 August
• 17:30 The African Millimetre Telescope and the Scientific Society host a star gazing event in the AMT Mobile Planetarium, along with various talks until the 24th. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 24 August
• The annual Outjo Wildsfees takes place at Sophienhof until the 26th. Visit outjowildsfees.com for more info.
Friday 25 August
• 19:00 The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Jazz Night with Mandla Mlangeni (South Africa) and Big Ben (Namibia) at the National Theatre. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• The annual Henties Bay Fish Festival takes place until the 26th. Info and stall bookings: 081 3257520 or [email protected]
Saturday 26 August
• 17:00 Godenfang in Walvis Bay hosts a Twilight Bites Market until 22:00, with food stalls, artisanal goods and live music. Info: [email protected]
• 10:00 Swakopmund Night Market at Tiger Reef until 20:00. Info: 081 810 2629 or [email protected]
Thursday 31 August
• 17:00 This is Namibia, a photographic exhibition by Randal Hinz at The Patio in Windhoek until 19:00.
Friday 1 September
• 15:00 The BeFree Youth concert takes place at the Independence Arena in Katutura. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Neville Basson is back with his latest comedy production, Wie's Dom? at the NamPower convention centre. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 2 September
• 07:30 The SPCA Windhoek hosts its annual Mutt-Strutt at the Avis Dam until 12:00. Both mutts and purebreds are invited to this dog walk to celebrate our canine companions. Participation: N$100. Info and registration: 061 238 654 or [email protected]
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Next dates: 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]
• 08:00 Yellow Ribbon Festival family fun day at the Atlantis Sport Club in Walvis Bay in support of the Cancer Association's Erongo Centre. Info: 064 461 271.
• 08:00 The Deep Dive Festival takes place at the Trustco United Sports Field with mouth-watering seafood & gourmet cuisine, a wide range of wines, craft drinks and other refreshments, live music and an action-packed, recreational zone just for the kids.
• 10:00 Windhoek Journey Town Scavenger Hunt starting at the Grove Mall until 14:00. Info: 081 443 3730
• 11:00 Deep in the City Festival at Jurra Inn at the Windhoek Showgrounds, continuing on Sunday at 11:00. Tickets: N$40 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Jazz piano concert by Diter Köhnlein at the DHPS auditorium in Church Street. Presented by the German embassy.
Sunday 3 September
• 07:15 The Nedbank Citi Dash (5km & 10km Fun Run & Walk) starts and ends at the Zoo Park in the capital. More details to follow in due course.
Saturday 9 September
• 08:30 Finkenstein Spring Bush Market at the estate on the outskirts of town until 13:00, with entertainment and food for the whole family. Entrance is free. Info: 081 477 3041.
• 09:00 Liefde by die Nam Festival at WHS Vegkop, with Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Appel, Snotkop, Robbie Wessels, Early B, Tasche, Riana Nel, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Barto, Sagarias Tsam, Justin Vega, Lin-Mari and Riaan Smit. Info: liefdebydienam.co.za
• 11:00 Spring Market Vibes at the Windhoek Country Club until 23:00, with a variety of delectable food, live DJs and the prettiest and coldest drinks.
• 20:00 Strictly Soul Windhoek edition takes place at The Wine Bar. Tickets: N$100 via quicket.co.za
Friday 15 September
• 18:30 Roots Gymnasium "Kuierfees" at Stampriet with entertainment by Wayne Blaauw. Info: 081 280 2497.
Saturday 16 September
• 09:00 Mimosa breakfast with Marciel Hopkins, presenter of Bravo and Boer Soek 'n Vrou, at Droombos Country Estate. Tickets: N$495 via Quicket.co.za
• 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.
Friday 22 September
• 19:00 SA's Loufi live at MYNT. Tickets: N$100 - N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 September
• 09:00 Walvis Bay Senior Citizen fun day at the Kuisebmund Secondary School sports field, with boeresport, egg & spoon, soccer, and much more. Entrance is free! Info 081 576 9690.
Wednesday 27 September
• 07:00 The Women and Agriculture Summit takes place in the National Theatre in Windhoek until the 28th at 18:00. Tickets: N$195 via quicket.co.za
Friday 29 September
• 09:00 The SB09 Music Festival takes place at the Unam stadium until the 30th, featuring a variety of local artists. Tickets: N$40 - N$1500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 30 September
• 09:00 King Kong Pool Party at Dolphin Park, Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$350 - N$3000 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 Oktoberfest at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Info: 081 129 6905.
• 09:30 Future Females Windhoek hosts a small business expo at Wanderers in Windhoek. Tickets: N$90 - N$110 via webtickets.com.na. Apply for a stall via https://bit.ly/FFBusinessExpo2023Application
• 17:00 Hope in God's Promises gospel show at The Zoo Park in Windhoek with performances by various artists. Tickets: N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Theo Watt (former Rockets frontman) & The Legacy from SA perform at the Windhoek Country Club, with Namibian supporting acts The Weekend Band, Gyzie and JD Waxa. Tickets: N$250 – N$600 via webtickets.com.na