Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Christmas in July - Welcome to the Jungle at the Omba Gallery of the Namibia Craft Centre. View until 31 August.
Friday 2 August
• The annual President's Run takes place at Anchors Sports Bar & Camping in Henties Bay until Sunday. 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 Saturday. Tickets: N$30 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 This month's edition of Night Under the Stars at the Goethe Institute features Gloria Del Mar. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 19:00 Albert Frost performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: From N$180 via quicket.co.za
Saturday 3 August
• 08:00 The monthly Boeremark / Farmer's Market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5 for adults and free for pensioners and children under 5. Info: [email protected]
• 11:00 Frühschoppen with live music by American Rick at the Kamikaze Inline Hockey Club (DTS), followed by DJ Benni at 16:00.
• 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 Join a night of comedy and music hosted by Jathniel, featuring Boeta Nel, Eudy-Peter Parker, Nova Aural and others at the Origo School hall in Rehoboth. Tickets: N$50. Info 081 846 8280.
• 19:00 CRIWD presents Groove Mode at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, featuring Fincki, Hartbeat, Zykes, Afro Merchant and Cutro. Tickets: N$60.
• 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
• 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.
• 11:00 The DHPS in Windhoek celebrates 115 years of existence with a bazaar at the school grounds in Church Street, with loads of entertainment and lots to eat and drink.
• 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
• 08:00 The Handle Bar in Windhoek hosts its annual Bike Week until 31 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
Sunday 1 September
• 18:00 Gospel Care Ministry presents a Gospel Extravaganza with Ruben Davids, Julie May, Collective Singers, Alida Boshoff and Jood Opperman at the Pentecostal Protestant church in Hochland Park. Tickets: N$100 for adults and N$50 for students and children. Info 081 367 5375.
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
• 16:00 The Miss Okahandja beauty pageant takes place at the Okahandja municipal hall. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 14 September
• 18:00 South African singer Nadine performs at the Leonardville "Boerekuier" in the FA hall. Tickets: N$200 for adults, N$100 for kids from 6 to 12, and children under 6 for free, which includes a meal. Tickets: 081 328 0280 or 081 239 2439.
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
• 08:30 The annual Wonder Women Wellness Morning takes place at the Dutch Reformed church Suiderhof, with an exciting programme and updated structure. Tickets: N$180.
• 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.