Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• 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.
• Elisia Nghidishange's latest exhibition, House of Connection, can be viewed at the National Art Gallery in Windhoek until 2 November.
• The Odd Ones - a collection of sculptures by Duif Keyser – can be viewed at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 4 November.
• Ina Maria Shikongo's exhibition, Echoes of Resistance: The Power of My Voice, can be viewed at The Project Room until 9 November.
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
• 19:00 The Botanical Society of Namibia hosts an illustrated talk by Dr Morteza Djamali on the hidden diversity of liverworts - primitive plants inhabiting ephemeral wetlands. It takes place in the National Botanical Research Institute's lecture room. Info: 081 248 7362.
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
• 19:30 Oktoberfest vibes with a performance by the Jägermeister Brass Cartel at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek with German food and plenty of beer.
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.
• 10:00 Gellerts Stube (Swakop River Plot 61) hosts an Oktoberfest with live music by Hellmut Kriess and Gert Meyer, along with stalls, horse rides, food and lots of fun!
• 10:00 The Desert View Private School presents a market day at the Atlantis Sports Grounds in Walvis Bay. Join in for a day filled with food, music games and loads more.
• 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.
• 16:00 Meat & Wine Festival at the Windhoek Country Club. Tickets: From N$100 via webticket.com.na
• 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
• 17:00 Paint & Sip for mental health awareness at Chic Creative Cottage in Swakopmund. Theme: Spring Night in Paris. Tickets: N$300, which includes supplies, food and drinks. Info 081 423 0600.
• 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
• 19:00 Zambezi Night & Djsiya album launch at the Loft, featuring King TeeDee, DJ Vuyo, Dolam Kids and Boss Lady, DJ Kiki and others. Tickets: From N$100 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.
• 18:00 Ongwari Cafe celebrates Trio Feminale on their 20th anniversary. Tickets: N$150 and free for kids under 12. Bookings: 081 276 4877.
• 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
Thursday 31 October
• 19:00 Discover the Ehi/Land/Sand Rites/Rights installation at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. View until 8 November
Trio Feminale music tour
• 1 November: Crocodile Farm in Otjiwarongo. Bookings: 081 129 0445
• 2 November: Farmhouse Deli Wedding Shed. Bookings: 081 443 0275
• 5 November: Vingerklip Lodge. Bookings: 081 126 6702
• 6 November: Toshari Lodge. Bookings: 081 339 103
All shows start at 19:00.
Friday 1 November
• 18:00 Carols by Candlelight at Windhoek Gymnasium.
• 19:00 Drag Night Namibia presents Rock n Horror at The Village Garden. Tickets: From N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 Halloween at the Handle Bar, featuring As Night Fades, EV, The Tomorrow Band and others. Tickets: N$120
• 19:00 This month's edition of Night Under the Stars at the Goethe Institut features Oteya. Tickets: N$50 at the doors.
• 19:00 Wolfshack celebrates Halloween with the dark side of the Shack, with SXDATED. Entrance is free.
• 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
• 07:00 The Desert Mustangs present their annual Poker Run starting and ending at C'est si Bon, via Omaruru, Karibib and Okahandja. Entrance: N$250. Info: [email protected]• 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 The Savanna Namibian Comedy Festival takes place at the Old Breweries Courtyard. Tickets: From N$50 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 A farmer's market takes place at the Windhoek showgrounds until 13:00. Entrance: N$5, free for pensioners and children under 12. Info: [email protected]
• 08:00 Otjimukandi Fair 4.0 - a cultural wedding event of models role-playing as they showcase Ovaherero weddings at the TransNamib fields. Tickets: From N$70 via webtickets.com.na
• 08:00 Walvis Bay Primary School & FunFest host a Park Off bash at the school fields, with music, stalls, a potjiekos competition and much more. Entry: N$40 for adults and N$20 for school children.
• 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 8 November
• 18:00 Animals by Night - a fundraiser by the SPCA at The Village Garden in Windhoek, with music by Riaan Smit and Savannah Collins, an art slam a silent auction and more. Tickets: From N$150.
Saturday 9 November
• 17:00 Papa Shikongeni's exhibition Stillness ... Gundjila opens at the Woermannhaus Art Gallery in Swakopmund and can be viewed until 1 December.
• 18:00 The DStv content creator awards take place in the National Theatre. Tickets: N$150 via eticket.my.na
Wednesday 13 November
• 21:00 Don't miss this performance by SA's Fatman and Dusty Dixon at LukZet in Henties Bay. Tickets (limited) are available at the gates. Info: 081 315 3185.
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
Saturday 16 November
• 11:00 Family Fun Day at Goanikontes Oasis with kiddies activities, Rough & Tough cars and check handover, and delicious food. Info: 064 405 979
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