Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Timeless Tapestry, featuring 13 international artists, designers and studios and hosted by the Goethe Institute, can be viewed at the Bellhaus Gallerie until 16 March.
Thursday 14 March
• 09:00 the Masscash Retail & Wholesale Expo takes place at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja until 17:00. Entertainment by Neville Basson and Hannes Kaufmann.
• 19:00 The Scientific Society hosts a talk by Prof. Geoffrey Manley on Understanding the evolution and function of ears, including our own. Entry is free. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 Premier of the film Grieve in the National Theatre of Namibia. Tickets: From N$120 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 16 March
• 10:00 Women's High Tea Brunch with SA's Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, hosted by Standard Bank at Droombos. Tickets: N$860 (N$460 for students), which includes a welcome drink, food and a goodie bag.
• 10:00 Francophone Fair with food, entertainment and crafts at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre until 15:00. Entry is free.
• 10:00 Mini-golf day at the Swakopmund Paintball and Mini Golf Course in support of the Rhino Momma Project. Participation: N$4500 per team of four, which includes a light lunch. Prizes are up for grabs!
• 12:00 Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Joe's Beerhouse in Windhoek, with live entertainment by The Ells. Entrance: N$30. Don't forget to wear green!
• 12:00 St Patrick's Day at Sound Garden in Swakopmund with Jacob & Taylor. Entrance: N$50.
• 12:00 St Patrick's Day at the Rosewood Pub at Droombos in Windhoek.
• 19:00 Parents Night Out with live music by Riaan Smit at St Paul's College. Tickets: N$150 via PayToday or at the high school reception. Food and drinks will be on sale.
Wednesday 20 March
• 20:00 Strictly Soul - Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back in Namibia to kick off the long weekend - at the Wine Bar. Tickets: N$100 via quicket.co.za.
Thursday 21 March
• 07:00 Independence hike at Farm Godeis. Hike only N$80, or camp and hike at N$220 (bring your camping gear). Info: 081 493 3220.
• 19:00 Neon night run (2.5, 5 and 10km), starting at the MTC Dome parking in Swakopmund. Info: [email protected]
Friday 22 March
• 19:00 A Night with Slickartie at The Brewers Market. Don't miss out!
Saturday 23 March
• 18:30 Classical concert with the string quartet of the Namibian Chamber Ensemble, performing pieces by Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven at the Central Hotel in Omaruru. Entrance is free.
Sunday 24 March
• 18:30 Classical concert with the string quartet of the Namibian Chamber Ensemble and special guest Christiane Ast, performing pieces by Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven at the Namib Primary School in Swakopmund. Entrance is free.
Wednesday 27 March
• 18:30 Classical concert with the string quartet of the Namibian Chamber Ensemble performing pieces by Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven at the DHPS auditorium in Windhoek. Entrance is free.
Saturday 30 March
• 08:00 Farmer's Market at the Windhoek Showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults, kids and pensioners for free. Upcoming dates: 4 May, 1 June, 29 June, 3 August, 31 August, 2 November, 30 November and 7 December. Info: [email protected]
• 09:00 The Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja hosts a rib & pot competition. Armae is looking for the best rib braaier and also the best potjie maker. With entertainment by Werner van Zyl. Info: https://www.facebook.com/armae.namibia
• 09:00 Join a bread-baking course at Goanikontes Oasis with Tannie Rene. Unlock the secrets of crafting the perfect loaf while enjoying a delightful day out. Info: [email protected]
• 11:00 Swakop Indie Music Fest Easter Edition at the Paintball Centre, featuring various local musicians.
Thursday 4 April
• 10:00 Join the Outjo Youth Festival until 7 April. The festival showcases the talent of youth within and around Outjo through sports, performances, musical renditions, and dancing. Entrance N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 SPCA quiz night at the Old Wheelers Club until 21:00, with lots of fun and laughter, and secret prizes for winners. Participation: N$900 for a team of 4 or N$250 per person. Info: [email protected]
• 19:11 WIKA Prinzenball / Royal Ball at the SKW. Tickets: N$250
Friday 5 April
• 16:00 Easter Night Market at Droombos. Entrance N$20 for 13 and above, N$10 for kids under 13, and free for kids under 5 and pensioners. Info [email protected]
• 19:00 WIKA Prunksitzung at the SKW. Tickets: N$300 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
• 19:00 The multi-media showcase Ras Sheehama: 3 Decades of Sound takes place at the Nampower Convention Centre, with a second show on the 6th. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 6 April
• 08:00 La Academy presents a Hello Autumn market at the Dagbreek School premises, with festive food, crafts, kid’s activities and more until 14:00. Entrance is free.
• 10:00 Baby Expo and ECD Fair hosted by ML Media Artistry and Health Point in Windhoek until 7 April. Info and stall bookings: 081 811 0210.
• 11:11 WIKA street procession down Independence Avenue (free), followed by the WIKA beer festival at the SKW. Tickets: N$50 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Sunday 7 April
• 11:11 WIKA KiKaWi / Kids Carnival at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 for adults and N$20 for children via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Monday 8 April
• 07:30 Netwerk Namibië hosts a breakfast with South African economist Dawie Roodt, themed "Hoe om jouself te posisioneer in 'n onserke wêreld" at the Atlantic Villa Guesthouse in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$450 per person (including breakfast) or N$4500 for a table of 10. Info: [email protected]
Wednesday 10 April
• 07:30 Netwerk Namibië hosts a breakfast with South African economist Dawie Roodt, themed "Hoe om jouself te posisioneer in 'n onserke wêreld" at Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: N$450 per person (including breakfast) or N$4500 for a table of 10. Info: [email protected]
• 19:11 WIKA HeDaMa / Ladies & Men's Night, and Masked Ball at the SKW. Tickets: N$150 for the ladies, and N$100 for the men via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Thursday 11 April
• 19:11 WIKA's first international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$250 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Friday 12 April
• 19:11 WIKA second international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$300 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Saturday 13 April
• 19:11 WIKA JuKa / Youth Carnival at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Sunday 14 April
• 11:11 Kehraus / Last dance at the SKW. Tickets: N$50 via www.karneval-in-windhoek.com
Wednesday 24 April
• The annual Tourism Expo takes place at the Windhoek Country Club until the 26th. Info: nte.nmh.com.na
Friday 26 April
• The KosMOS Fees takes place at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek and continues on the 27th. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 The City of Windhoek hosts the /Ae//Gams cultural festival at the municipality's upper parking until the 27th. Info: [email protected] or [email protected]
• 19:00 The Next Ma/Gaisa Star Season 3 Final takes place at the National Theatre. Tickets: From N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 April
• 09:00 The Windhoek SPCA hosts a yard sale as a fundraiser for animals in need. Donate your stuff now! Deliveries can be made at 145 Robert Mugabe Avenue or call 061 238 654 to make alternative arrangements.
Thursday 9 May
• NamBurn - the Namibian Burn based on the principles of the Burning Man festival - takes place at Blumfelde until 14 May. Tickets: Starting from N$400 via quicket.co.za
• 20:00 As part of the Tourism Expo, the Carnival of Flames - a fire and dance extravaganza - takes place at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$155 for adults, N$55 for children (6-12) and free for pensioners and kids under 6. Tickets: https://eticket.my.na/
Friday 10 May
• Camp Rock Namibia takes place until 12 May at Monte Christo Game Farm. Info: 081 719 1888 or [email protected]
Tuesday 11 June
• 19:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents Crowd Pleaser at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with a second show on the 12th. Tickets: From N$200 via quicket.co.za
Thursday 13 June
• 19:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents Crowd Pleaser at the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$200 via quicket.co.za
Friday 5 July
• Oshakati Bike Fest until the 6th, with live bands, an auction and a Cuca Run. Info: [email protected]