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 18 July
• 18:00 Delicate Thorns, a ceramic and photographic exhibition by Jacqui van Vuuren and Chris Johnston opens at the Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie on Bell Street, and can be viewed until the end of the month.
• Jackson Karipo's exhibition opens at the Goethe Institute in Windhoek and can be viewed until 2 August..
Friday 19 July
• The Arts Association of Swakopmund hosts a winter concert with Bianca Nel (soprano) and Vera Malherbe (piano) performing works by Mozart, Puccini and Lehar at the Haus der Jugend. Tickets: N$150 (including a snack) available at Die Muschel.
• 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.
• 17:00 The National Art Gallery presents Happy Art Hour, featuring live demonstrations by alumni of the College of the Arts until 20:30. Tickets: N$50, which includes a cup of soup and vetkoek. Drink and food vouchers are available.
• 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
Thursday 25 July
• 19:00 Prof William Welsh hosts a public talk on Astrobiology: Life in the Universe at the Scientific Society in Windhoek.
• 19:11 The 68th annual Otjiwarongo Carnival takes place at the Paresis hall until 3 August.
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.
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday features local legend, Ras Sheehama, performing at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: From N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 27 July
• 08:00 Round Table Swakopmund hosts a trolley dash at Desert Explorers in aid of charity. Info: 081 462 2782.
• 08:00 The Rhenish Church Rehoboth North hosts a winter festival at the Rehoboth sports stadium, with exhibitors, biltong, music, entertainment and loads more. Entrance is free. Info: 081 122 2882.
• 09:00 The Stepping Stone Special Education School hosts a galjoen derby festival, with N$20 000 up for grabs, along with a lucky draw and more incredible prizes. Derby fees: N$180 or N$30 for adults and N$20 for children at the school grounds.
• 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
• 18:00 Local band Midlife performs the music of legends at the Maerua Rooftop. Tickets: N$250, which includes Glühwein and soup. Info: 081 129 4959.
• 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 showgrounds. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 2 August
• The annual President's Run takes place at Anchors Sports Bar & Camping in Henties Bay until 4 August. Info 081 690 7484.
• 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
• 15:30 Alice in Wonderland Fashion Show at Wanderers in Windhoek. Fall down the rabbit hole and into a world of fashion fantasy! Info: 081 209 6961
• 18:00 The FNB Whisky Festival takes place at the Queen Hall of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre. Tickets: N$375 via webtickets.com.na
• 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
• 08:00 The annual Standard Bank Biomass Fair takes place in Otjiwarongo until the 10th. This year's theme is "Innovating for a greener future". Info: 061 242 949
• 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.
Friday 16 August
• 15:00 SA's Mafikizolo performs live in Windhoek at the Doc Jubber hockey fields. Tickets: From N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 SA's Jennifer Zamudio performs live at Two Oceans in Walvis Bay. Tickets: N$170. Info: 081 896 4050.
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.
• 18:00 NextGen Youth Worship Festival for high school youth, takes place in the underground parking at Grove Mall between Wimpy and OTB. Tickets: N$120 via eticket.my.na
• 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
Wednesday 21 August
• 07:30 Netwerk Namibië hosts a breakfast led by Prof Abel Esterhuyse on contemporary geostrategic realities at the Arebbush Travel Lodge. Tickets: N$280 per person (including breakfast) or N$2 800 per table of 10. Reservations: [email protected]
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.
• 19:00 Discovering Michel, presented by the OYO dance troupe on the work of Michel Berger, takes place in the National Theatre, with a second performance on the 23rd. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
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.
• 19:00 South African artist Van Pletzen performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$200 via webtickets.com.na
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
Thursday 29 August
• 19:00 ZR Ballet Studio presents Coppelia in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$220 via webtickets.com.na and for further performance times.
Saturday 31 August
• 06:00 Community City Fun Run / Walk, starting at Mekenificent Centre in Jan Jonker road. Participation: N$80 for the 10 km event, and N$50 for the 5 km event. Info: www.mekenificent.com
• 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