Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The College of the Arts graduate show, New Beginnings, can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 20 July.
• Golela, a collection of artworks created by Ericke Tjiueza, can be viewed at the Project Room until 26 July.
Thursday 11 July
• 19:00 A public talk by Dr Motheo Koitsiwe on African indigenous astronomy and calendar making takes place at the Scientific Society.
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 13 July
• 10:00 Along with the Christmas in July market at the Rustic Eagle, there’s also a treasure hunt! Simply follow the elves and find the treasure! Participation: N$150 per team, which includes two tickets to the Christmas market. Info: 081 288 1239.
Tuesday 16 July
• 18:30 Commemorating International Snake Day, TechTalk with LandRover Owners of Namibia (LRON) host a talk by well-known snake expert Francois Theart and snake bite advice from Dr Saaiman and Dr Buys. The talk takes place at the Old Wheelers Club in Windhoek, where participants will learn about Namibian venomous and non-venomous snakes, how to identify a snake, how to re(act) when spotting a snake and first aid, while a few live snakes in secure containers will be on display. Entrance is free.
Wednesday 17 July
• 19:00 A public talk by Jolanda Veldhuis and Ruben Fijn on The Your Tern Project - from science to nature conservation, takes place at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Friday 19 July
• 19:00 Nico's Pub & Grill in Windhoek host their 3rd birthday bash, with live music by Irene-Louise van Wyk. The revelry continues on Saturday at 14:00, with performances by Half Jack, and Dusty Dixon and Fatman at 20:00. Specials and rugby are also on the cards. Tickets: N$150 via the KuduKey app.
• 20:00 The Miss Teen Namibia crowning takes place at the Old Power Station in Lüderitz. Tickets: From N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 20 July
• 10:00 Cup 4 Cancer ladies' tea in Aranos. Info and stalls: 081 845 8701.
• 20:00 The crowning of Miss Namibia 2024 takes place at the Old Power Station in Lüderitz. Tickets: From N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 21 July
• 18:00 Choir Festival with the Collective Choir, Windhoek Afrikaans Private School, Windhoek Gymnasium, Windhoek Children's Voices, St. Georges, Unam and YONA at Windhoek High School. Tickets: N$60 via eticket.my.na
Friday 26 July
• 14:00 Bowling for Luke fundraiser at the Eros Bowling Club, with a dinner, dance with music by Kaufeee and auction after the bowling competition. Participation: N$3000 per team of 4, which includes entry to the event thereafter, of N$200 for only the dinner and dance. Info: 081 793 7533.
Saturday 27 July
• 08:00 Round Table Swakopmund hosts a trolley dash at Desert Explorers in aid of charity. Info: 081 462 2782.
• 12:00 Rock Around the Clock music festival and fundraiser at Two Oceans in Walvis Bay, with a host of local artists performing until 24:00. Tickets: N$50 and kids under 10 free.
• 18:00 The FNB Whisky Festival takes place at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek until 22:00. Tickets: N$375 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Francois van Coke performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Info: 081 398 9502.
• 20:00 Whoos Nexxt hosts the Unlocked Experience at The Loft in Windhoek, featuring a variety of performances by local and South African DJs. Tickets: N$100 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 28 July
• 12:00 Amis Day Club - The Greatest Celebration of Friendship Ever returns this season for it’s 16th and hottest edition this year yet at the Windhoek show grounds. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 19:00 Albert Frost performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$180 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 3 August
• 19:00 The Namibia Heart Foundation hosts a quiz night fundraiser featuring Amore Bekker and Lize Ehlers at the Dutch Reformed church hall in Eros. Tickets cost N$200 per person or N$350 for two, available via webtickets.com.na
• 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
Sunday 4 August
• 14:00 Daddy loops, featuring Albert Frost, Riaan Smit and Vaughn Ahrens at the Bendehuis in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 via quicket.co.za
Thursday 8 August
• 19:00 The Anchen Wille Dance Academy presents Alice in Wonderland in the National Theatre, with performances on the 9th, 10th (also at 10:00), 15th, 16th and 17th (also at 10:00). Tickets: Waltons Auas Valley (cash only).
Friday 9 August
• 10:00 Made in Namibia festival at the Nau Aib Stadium in Okahandja until the 10th, with stalls, SME sessions and entertainment. Info: 081 593 7536.
• 19:00 Frank Opperman stars in Reünie, hosted by the Windhoek Woordfees at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$100 and up via eticket.my.na
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
• 19:00 SA comedian Frank Opperman hosts Reünie at Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$100 via eticket.my.na
Thursday 15 August
• 18:00 Woman in the Past - a collection of sculptures, can be viewed at the Namibian Arts Association until 23 August.
Saturday 17 August
• 12:00 Women who Care host Cup 4 Cancer supporting the Cancer Association of Namibia at the Protea Hotel in Windhoek. Tickets: N$450. Info: 081 148 7030.
• 18:30 The RMB NNSO Concerto Festival takes place at the DHPS hall. A second show takes place on the 18th. Tickets: N$180 - N$280 via webtickets.com.na
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 Fishing Festival.
Sunday 25 August
• 12:00 RnB Slow Jams at Pequena Lounge in Windhoek, featuring 80s and 90s tunes. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
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
• 15:00 The Kavango Gospel Festival takes place at the Rundu trade fair grounds. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 6 September
• 08:00 The Namibia Creative Summit takes place at the National Theatre, bringing together creatives, media, corporates and policymakers. The second day culminates with the Iconic Music Fest at the Vegkop stadium at Windhoek High School.
Saturday 7 September
• 10:00 The Deep Dive Vol 2 seafood and wine festival takes place at the Handle Bar in Windhoek, with seafood, gourmet dishes and desserts, an extensive selection of wines and craft drinks, along with a vibrant line-up of local and South African artists.
• 11:00 The Deep in the City Festival with music and stalls, takes place at the Doc Jubber hockey fields in Windhoek and continues on the 8th. Tickets: From N$70 via webtickets.com.na
Wednesday 18 September
• The annual Grootfontein Agricultural Show takes place until the 20th. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Saturday 21 September
• 09:00 The second Liefde by die Nam music festival takes place at the WHS Vegkop stadium in Windhoek, with performances by top South African and local artists. Tickets: N$200 and up via www.liefdebydiedam.co.za
Saturday 28 September
• 20:00 Vocalcast Production presents With Love From Cape Town - a spectacular musical featuring the cream of Cape Town's entertainers, including Loukmaan Adams, Don Vino, Sasha-Lee Davis, Nur Abrahams and Loren Erasmus at the Windhoek Country Club. Info: 081 414 9144.