Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 18:00 Bearings - a solo exhibition by Nicky Marais opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 6 July.
Thursday 13 June
• 18:00 The College of the Arts graduate show, New Beginnings, opens at the National Art Gallery and can be viewed until 20 July.
• 19:00 South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout presents Crowd Pleaser at the National Theatre in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$200 via quicket.co.za
14 June
• 17:00 Bees, boer, braai with the NAU Agribraai at the Gobabis showgrounds until the 15th. Info: 081 421 7325
Saturday 15 June
• 09:00 Father's Day community market at Mekenificent's parking lot until 18:00, with a farmer's corner, arts, and crafts, family activities and food and drinks. Info: 081 334 3382.
• 16:00 Sagarias Tsam and his band perform at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
Tuesday 18 June
• 18:00 In this month's edition of CinemaVerse at the Goethe Institut, the film Copilot is screened, followed by a Q&A with director Anne Zohra Berrached. Entrance is free and there's complimentary popcorn.
Friday 28 June
• 18:00 View deep sky objects at the Cuno Hoffmeister memorial observatory on the outskirts of Windhoek led by Simon van der Lingen and Lutz von Dewitz, with a second outing on the 29th. Tickets: N$290 for Scientific Society members, N$350 for non-members and N$220 for children under 12, which includes a brötchen, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. A second excursion takes place on the 29th. Info: [email protected]
Saturday 29 June
• 07:00 Run for MS Awareness (5 & 7.5km) starting at the SKW in Windhoek. Participation: Starting at N$40. Info and registration: www.windhoekcityrunnersclub.com
• 08:30 Winter Market at Droombos until 14:00. Entrance: N$10 and up.
• 09:00 The annual Armae "Grootgees Boeremusiekfees" with The Legends, takes place at the venue on the outskirts of Okahandja until 23:45.
Sunday 30 June
• 12:00 Bridgerton-theme high tea at the Blush Bar at the Hilltop Village in Windhoek.
Monday 1 July
• The annual Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) takes place at the Vineta Sports Stadium until the 6th. Info: [email protected]
Thursday 4 July
• 18:00 Art for Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness hosted by Madeliein Stoffberg at the Old Breweries Craft Market. A cash bar will be available.
Friday 5 July
• Oshakati Bike Fest until the 6th, with live bands, an auction and a Cuca Run. Info: [email protected]
• 19:00 Arbor Academy hosts a performance by John Rock Prophet at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$200 via howler.co.za/arboracademy.
Saturday 6 July
• 08:00 The Namibia Heart Foundation presents a family fun day at Rush Adventure Centre on the Kupferberg Road. Info: 085 696 0705.
• 08:30 The Nampharm Foundation hosts a cleft lip and palate awareness walk starting at the municipal parking area in the capital. Participation: N$50 for adults and free for kids under 12. Info: [email protected]
Friday 12 July
• 17:00 Christmas in July market at the Rustic Eagle (Brakwater South) until 22:00, and continues on Saturday. Come and indulge in the feeling of a Weihnachtsmarkt full of stalls from jewellery to clothing and everything in between. There’s also live music and food to satisfy your tastebuds. Entrance: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 20 July
• 10:00 Cup 4 Cancer ladies' tea in Aranos. Info and stalls: 081 845 8701.
Saturday 27 July
• 19:00 Francois van Coke performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Info: 081 398 9502.
Friday 2 August
• 10:00 Oshana Annual Festival - 061 edition takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek until Sunday. Tickets: N$60 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Youth Vibez music festival at Moses van der Byl school featuring a variety of local and South African acts takes place until the 3rd. Tickets: N$30 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 3 August
• 20:00 Country dance with Danie Prinsloo at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Tickets: N$100. Bookings essential! Info: 081 564 0236
Saturday 10 August
• 11:00 Cup 4 Cancer with Joharetha at the Kupferquelle Resort in Tsumeb. Tickets: N$1500 for a table for 8. Info: 085 800 5838.
• 19:00 Miss Energy beauty pageant at the Marigold Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 17 August
• 12:00 Women who Care host Cup 4 Cancer in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia at the Protea Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: N$450. Info: 081 148 7030.
Thursday 22 August
• The annual Outjo Game Festival takes place at Sophienhof until the 24th, featuring performances by various artists and fun for the whole family! Check out outjowildsfees.com for more info.
Friday 23 August
• The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair takes place until the 31st. Info: oatf.com.na
Saturday 24 August
• SA's Armand Hofmeyr will be performing as part of the Henties Fish Festival.
Saturday 31 August
• 09:00 New Life Church presents a ladies' morning with Riana Nel at the Windhoek Gymnasium school hall. Tickets: N$350, which includes a light brunch and refreshments. Info and tickets: 081 610 8636 or 081 141 1010.
• 10:00 Spring breakfast with South African professional netball player Vanes-Mari du Toit at Rooster & Co in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$160 via webtickets.com.na