Chill with Windhoek Express
Currently running• Art through the eye of an artist - a solo exhibition by Andrew van Wyk can be viewed at the National Art Gallery until 14 June.
Thursday 3 April
• 17:00 Savanna Comedy Hour at Et Cetera (Old Breweries Complex). Tickets: N$94.30 via webtickets.com.na
• 19:00 The Namibia Scientific Society hosts a talk by Renate Schäfer-Westreicher on the history of pharmacies during the German colonial period.
• 19:33 WIKA first international evening. Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of German Karneval with an English/Afrikaans twist! Tickets: N$330 and dress corporate/formal.
Friday 4 April
• 10:00 Ma/gaisa Festival Vol. 1 at the Herbert Conradie stadium in Khorixas. Tickets: N$30 - N$100 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:00 Spoegwolf performs live at the Tamariskia town hall in Swakopmund. Tickets: N$480 for general standing or N$8 000 for a table of 8 (VIP) via webtickets.com.na
• 19:33 Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of German Karneval with an English/Afrikaans twist at the second WIKA international evening at the SKW. Tickets: N$350 and dress semi-formal/costume.
Saturday 5 April
• 09:00 Easter market at Droombos until 14:00. Browse through a unique selection of handcrafted items, bespoke jewellery, pastries and so much more from talented local vendors.
• 16:00 Paint & Sip Otjiwarongo Edition at Memoirs Bar & Restaurant. Cost: N$350 per person, which includes everything you need to paint as well as snacks and a drink.
• 17:00 The Windhoek Woordfees hosts South African rockers Spoegwolf with Namibian opening acts at the WHS hall. Tickets: N$350 via eticket.my.na
• 19:30 Drag Night Namibia - All Starts host their 4th birthday bash at The Village Garden in Windhoek. Tickets: N$140 via webtickets.com.na
• 20:00 Fatman & Dusty Dixon perform at LukZet in Henties Bay. Tickets: N$200. Info: 081 711 9306.
• 20:11 Calling all party-goers aged between 16 and 29 - this is your exclusive invitation to the hottest event of the year! The WIKA JUKA youth carnival takes at the SKW. Tickets: N$80 and dress casual/costume.
Sunday 6 April
• 11:11 Don't miss out on the ultimate finale to Karneval, with the WIKA Kehraus afterparty at the SKW. Tickets: N$20 for children and N$50 for adults.
Wednesday 9 April
• 19:00 Chris Hines and John Mendelson present "Where do most wetland birds in Africa breed?" at the Namibia Scientific Society.
Friday 11 April
• 18:00 Passuka Naite with Addy Buxexa and Eudreezy at The Loft at the Old Power Station. Dress code: White. Tickets: N$100 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 12 April
• 19:00 The Namibian National Symphony Orchestra hosts their annual Baroque Festival at the Reformed Church in Luther Street, with a second performance on the 13th. Tickets: N$140 to N$220 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 19 April
• 08:00 The Gathering, bringing together artists, innovators, entrepreneurs and creators from across the country, takes place at the Namib Primary School hall in Swakopmund until 17:00.
• 09:00 OppiPier Kunstefees at the Walvis Bay Waterfront, with Liezel Pieters, Adam Tas, Cordelia, Petrus & Wouter, Deon Groot, Ricus Nel, Prop and Nadine. Tickets: N$150 - N$300 via webtickets.com.na
• 11:00 Swakop Easter Festival at the Tamariskia Sports Fields in Swakopmubund with South African DJ/Producer, Gaba Cannal. Tickets: N$80 - N$1 250 via webtickets.com.na
Friday 25 April
• 10:00 The annual City of Windhoek /Ae//Gams Arts & Cultural Festival takes place at the CoW parking area. This year's theme is "The charm goes beyond what you see". The festivities continue on the 26th.
• 13:00 The Living Earth Expo takes place at the Dagbreek School in Windhoek until 19:00, and again on Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. The event is dedicated to sustainable, living, organic farming as well as regenerative practices. Info: https://living-earth-expo.org
• 16:30 The Kosmos-fees with both local and South African performers takes place at the Wanderers sports fields in Windhoek and continues on the 26th. Tickets: From N$180 and up via howler.co.za
Tuesday 29 April
• 10:00 The annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival takes place at the Waterfront until 5 May, featuring arts & culture, entertainment and educational activities along with loads of crayfish! Info: 081 716 5790.
Friday 9 May
• 15:00 The annual Seawork Seafood Festival takes place at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek, where passionate vendors showcase their culinary creations. The fun continues on Saturday, 10 May with fun for the children as well as performances by Vaughn Ahrens, The Ells, Roadhouse Blues, Yesterdaye, Cadence Collective and other surprises. Tickets: N$50 – N$900 via webtickets.com.na
Saturday 10 May
• 07:00 Fun Walk & Family Fun Day in support of Help4Nam at the FNB Western Suburbs rugby club. Tickets: N$80 for adults and N$40 for children (2-12) via webtickets.com.na
Thursday 15 May
• 06:00 NamBurn - the Namibian Burn - takes place at the NamBurn Kalahari site near Blumfelde until the 19th. Tickets: N$500 via quicket.co.za