Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• The National Ceramics Biennale takes place at the National Art Gallery until 28 September.
• Pedro Vorster exhibits eight paintings along the Bellhaus Atelier's "living wall". Opening times are from 09:00 to 17:30 during the week and from 09:00 to 12:30 on Saturdays.
• Savannah Thrill - functional batik art by Indigenous Batiks is back with exciting new products: Rugs, mixed leather and batik bags. View at the Omba Gallery of the Namibia Craft Centre until 30 September.
Thursday 12 September
• 18:00 Miss Etiquette 2024 takes place at the Holy Cross Convent hall. Tickets: N$80, available from the grade 7 Etiquette ladies.
• 19:00 The Botanic Society hosts a talk by Karen Nott on the poaching of Namibia's protected succulent plants, at the NBRI lecture room in Orban Street.
Friday 13 September
• 18:30 South Africa's Nadine performs at the Windhoek High School hall. Tickets: N$120 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Elzabe Zietsman presents Routrip (Afrikaanse) at the Red Gallery, Droombos in Windhoek. Tickets: N$200 and up via eticket.my.na
Saturday 14 September
• 08:00 The Botanic Society hosts a guided walk through the botanic gardens in Windhoek until 10:45. Entrance: N$20 for visitors and free for members.
• 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.
Monday 16 September
• 11:00 Namibian Heritage Week is commemorated under the theme Culture is Community at the Swakopmund Museum's lecture hall. A fashion show takes place on 20 September at 18:00.
Wednesday 18 September
• The annual Grootfontein Agricultural Show takes place until the 20th. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Thursday 19 September
• 18:00 The Odd Ones - a collection sculptures by Duif Keyser - opens at the National Art Gallery of Namibia and can be viewed until 4 November.
• 20:00 The Küska royal ball takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Friday 20 September
• 19:00 The Reit Club Otjiwarongo hosts a spring dance with Werner van Zyl. Entrance is free, with specials on drinks and meals.
• 19:00 Elzabé Zietsman and the OYO Dance Project host Femme is Fatale (in Afrikaans) at the DHPS school hall. Tickets: N$250 for adults and N$200 for pensioners via eticket.my.na.
• 20:11 The first Küska International evening takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
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
• 10:00 The Goethe-Institut in Windhoek hosts a family Oktoberfest and open day, with good music, delicious food, children's activities, craft beer and more. Tickets: N$30 at the gates.
• 10:00 Art in Action workshop at the Goethe-Institut until 12:00. Attendees embark on a creative adventure by using material from mystery boxes to create art pieces on a life-sized tree trunk. Entrance is free
• 18:30 SA's Nadine performs at the boardwalk building at the Waterfront. Tickets: N$150, N$100 for kids between 6 and 12, and free for kids below 6.
Tuesday 24 September
• 20:00 The second Küska international evening takes place at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Wednesday 25 September
• 20:00 Küska ladies' night at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund.
Friday 27 September
• 19:00 This month's edition of Acoustic Friday at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre features Meno, Khadijah Herunga and Ou Slow. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
• 20:00 South African comedian Barry Hilton performs at Sound Garden in Swakopmund, with a second performance on the 28th. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 28 September
• 08:00 Are you the ultimate braai master? Join the Round Table at the Rare Smokey Mare to check out who is! All proceeds are in support of the Senior Park old age home in Pioneers Park. Info [email protected]
• 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.
• 09:00 The SPCA in Windhoek hosts a yard sale for animals in need until 13:00. Donate whatever you don't need anymore!
• 11:00 The Küska street procession takes place from M+Z Motors in Lüderitz Street.
• 19:00 The Windhoeker Männerchor and Let's Sing Vocal Ensemble host a Spring Serenade at De Kayak in Olympia. Tickets: N$110 via webtickets.com.na
• 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.
• 20:00 John Rock Prophet performs at the Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja. Tickets: N$200, which includes a braai. Info: 081 129 6905.
Friday 3 October
• 10:00 Kasi Vibe Festival Vol. 14 takes place at the Sam Nujoma stadium in the capital until the 6th. Tickets: From N$25 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 5 October
• 09:00 The Armae venue on the outskirts of Okahandja hosts an Oktoberfest featuring Hannes Kaufmann and his "Kapelle".
• 09:00 Join the 5th Windhoek Scouts for Frühschoppen at 9 Lotz Street in Windhoek until 15:00.
• 10:00 The annual Hats & Roses event in support of the Cancer Association takes place in the grand ballroom of the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, featuring PJ Powers Thandeka as guest artist.
• 10:00 The Swakopmund Adventure Park & Paintball Centre hosts their annual Oktoberfest.
• 11:00 Atlantis Sports Club in Walvis Bay hosts an Oktoberfest, with live music by Get 2 and DJ Eddie until late. N$30 gets you in; kids u/12 are free.
• 16:00 Fresh FM and The Loft presents The Freshest B-day Bash with Myztro. Tickets: N$80 via webtickets.com.na
Sunday 6 October
• 17:00 Soulful Sunday with Robyn, Slo, Mbii, Mark and Luke at The Village Garden until 20:00. Tickets: N$50 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 11 October
• Join a camp and wine weekend with Camping in Namibia at Boshoff Family Wines in the Otavi Valley until Sunday. Space is limited, so bookings are essential. Cost: Starting from N$1350 p/p for 2 nights, which includes wine tasting, sundowners, potjie, live music and a fire show. Info: 084 000 9178.
• 18:00 Kulture Konnect 2 at the Stick and Whistle in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$60 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 12 October
• 09:00 The Tea Party 4 Hope at the Mercure Hotel seeks to uplift those impacted by cancer by actively engaging the communities about cancer prevention and awareness. Tickets: From N$600 via webtickets.com.na
• 09:00 Ladies breakfast themed "Be brave - embrace your season" with Astrid O'Callaghan, Elmarie Pretorius, Alicia Buckle (make-up artist) and entertainment by Tania Wiese at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$900 per person or N$8 800 for a table of 10. Visit https://bebrave.events/ for more info and early bird discounts.
Saturday 19 October
• 17:00 The Omulunga Gospel Music Awards take place in the National Theatre. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 24 October
• 14:00 The Windhoek Oktoberfest takes place at the SKW, with live music by the Kirchdorfer band straight from Germany, along with a variety of local musicians until the 26th. Tickets: From 50 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 26 October
• 07:00 The Bible Society hosts its annual Walk4Bibles family fun day at the WHS Vegkop sports field. Registration: N$100 for adults by 30 September and N$150 from 1 October; and N$50 for children by 30 September and N$100 from 1 October. Other activities include music, a kiddies zone, jumping castles, exciting stalls and more. Info: 083 333 7777/8 or [email protected]
• 08:00 LA Academy hosts a Spring Market at the Dagbreek School soccer fields in Windhoek until 15:00, with food, arts & crafts and entertainment. Info: 081 268 4758.
• 09:00 Droombos hosts a summer day market filled with local vendors, delicious food, and unique finds until 15:00. Entrance: N$20 for 13 and above, N$10 for under 13s, and free for under 5s and pensioners.
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.