Chill with Windhoek Express

Gerine Hoff
Currently running
• Jo Rogge's latest exhibition can be viewed at the Project Room until 12 October.
I feel betta with lametta - a crafty bonanza by Susi Asmus, Margit Calegari and Nockels Werner can be viewed at the Omba Gallery of the Namibia Craft Centre until 30 October.
The Odd Ones - a collection of sculptures by Duif Keyser – can be viewed at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 4 November.
Thursday 10 October
• 18:00 Elisia Nghidishange's latest exhibition, House of Connection, opens at the National Art Gallery in Windhoek and can be viewed until 2 November.
• 18:00 An evening with telescopes at the top of Gamsa Street in Kleine Kuppe, hosted by the Namibia Scientific Society's Astronomy Club.
Friday 11 October
• 17:00 Deutsche Privatschule Otavi hosts an Oktoberfest at the school hostel, with pork on the spit, music and dancing. Info: 081 843 4226.
• 17:30 The Botanical Society of Namibia hosts their annual Tree Awards while celebrating Arbor Day at the National Botanical Research Institute in Orban Street. The event includes an illustrated talk by Barb Curtis on Namibia's "Big Five" trees and the importance of indigenous trees.
• 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
Wednesday 16 October
• 18:30 Germany’s Crazy Ties Big Band Jazz Concert takes place at The Village in Windhoek. Tickets: N$120 - N$170 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 18 October
• 16:00 Entertainment by Half Jack, Dusty Dixon and SA's Demi Lee at Nico's Pub & Grill. Tickets: N$200 via KuduKey.
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
Friday 25 October
• 18:00 Rooiwyn Rock with SA's Valiant Swart, Illimar Neit and Mari Bosman at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: N$275 (free for kids 6 and younger) via eticket.my.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.
• 11:00 The Sekelbos Tops Festival takes place in Otjiwarongo, with performances by Elandré, Kurt Daren and Gerhard Steyn. Tickets: N$200 for adults, N$100 for scholars and free for kids under 7.
• 17:00 Simply You Magazine lifestyle and fashion awards at the National Theatre. This year's theme: Circa 2080 Futuristic. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 The SOS Children's Villages Namibia host a fundraising gala while celebrating this organisation's 40th anniversary at the Mercure Hotel in the capital. Dress code: Glitz & Glam! Tickets: N$500 per person or N$10 000 for a corporate table for ten. Info 061 222 457.
• 19:00 SA's Valiant Swart performs at the Sound Garden in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 SA's Lizz Meiring presents "Van die rak af" (Afrikaans) at Droombos as part of the FNB Woordfees. Tickets: N$250 for adults, N$200 for Pensioners and N$100 for kids between 14 and 18 years. No under 13s. Buy now via eticket.my.na
Wednesday 30 October
• The Erongo Business & Expo takes place at the Walvis Bay Civic Centre until 2 November.
• 19:30 SA comedians Alfred Adriaan and Marc Lottering join forces in the National Theatre to bring you their best material. Tickets: N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 1 November
• 19:00 Drag Night Namibia presents Rock n Horror at The Village Garden. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Wild Thyme events and MYNT nightclub host their annual summer bash, featuring Van Pletzen, Early B, Justin Vega and others and continues on the 2nd. Tickets: N$200 - N$500 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 2 November
• 08:00 Join Arbor Academy for a Business Fair at the Okahandja soccer stadium, with entertainment, food, drinks, arts, crafts and more. Info: 081 213 2251. Entrance: N$20 (N$10 for kids).
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek show grounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5, free for pensioners and children under 12. Info: [email protected]
• 12:00 Doctatainment's R&B and Slow Jams all-white edition with DS Milo from SA and others, takes place at Vanir Micro Sports Centre (formerly XS Lounge) in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$150 via webtickets.com.na
• 12:00 Best of Both Worlds - Zola live in Windhoek, featuring King Tee Dee at Pequena. Tickets: N$150 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 17:00 Luminous concert by SA pianist Tich Makalisa and Robin's Children's Choir at the Dutch Reformed Church Windhoek East.
• 18:00 This year's Black Bra event is Barbie-themed and takes place at the SKW with performances by Pulse Dancers, Jacob & Taylor, Riaan Smit, Claudine & Margi. Tickets: N$12 000 per table of 10. Tickets: howler.co.za.
Wednesday 6 November
• 18:30 The annual MTC Windhoek Fashion Week takes place at the City of Windhoek headquarters at various times until the 9th. Tickets: N$100 to N$200 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 15 November
• 19:00 Sex therapist and comedian Timothy Kieswetter hosts “Die Grap van die Huwelik” in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$350 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 22 November
• 19:00 The Katutura Fashion Week kicks off at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$50 - N$250 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 23 November
• 18:00 SA's Jo Black performs at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Tickets: N$450 via webtickets.com.na
• 12:00 Awilo Longomba live at Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Tickets: From N$400 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 30 November
• 10:00 The Sugar King TopCheri Kiddies Concert and Play Day takes place at the Eros Primary School sports fields. A Fun-filled day of music, laughter and play. Tickets: N$50 - N$60 via webtickets.com.na