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.
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
• 19:00 Jazz Junction, with electrifying live music at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$60 in advance and N$80 at the doors.
Saturday 12 April
• 08:00 The Botanical Society hosts a guided walk through Windhoek's botanic gardens (Orban Street) until 10:45. Info: [email protected]
• 11:00 The Association of Diplomatic Spouses hosts the International Day Festival food and culture bazaar at the Windhoek International School until 16:00, featuring over 30 embassies, high commissions and global organisations. Entrance is free.
• 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
Thursday 17 April
• 21:00 Heineken presents South African musician Felo Le Tee at The Loft Nightclub. Tickets: From N$70 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
• 10:00 Easter egg hunt, face painting and jumping castle with live music by Werner van Zyl at the Swakopmund Paintball Centre.
• 11:00 Swakop Easter Festival at the Tamariskia Sports Fields in Swakopmund with South African DJ/Producer, Gaba Cannal. Tickets: N$80 - N$1 250 via webtickets.com.na
Tuesday 22 April
• 14:00 International Earth Day discussion on rock art and heritage at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entry: Free.
Wednesday 23 April
• 18:00: The movie "Revoir Paris" (Paris Memories) in French with English subtitles is screened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. Entrance is free.
Friday 25 April
• The annual Windhoek /Ae //Gams Arts & Cultural Festival takes place at the municipality and continues on the 26th.
• 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
• 19:00 Rumba Night with Rumba Roots and Kiltir at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. Tickets: N$80 in advance and N$100 at the doors.
Saturday 26 April
• 12:00 Primeshow presents Deep Sunset Vol. 2 with Simmy ZA, the queen of Afro-house as she graces the stage with her chart-topping hits at the Windhoek showgrounds. Tickets: N$120 - N$200 via webtickets.com.na
• 18:30 Willie Joubert Goes Classic at the Otjiwarongo Christian School hall. Tickets: N$120 for adults and N$80 for children under 12. Tickets: 081 211 3987.
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.
Sunday 27 April
• 09:00 The perfect family market at the Atlantis Sport Club in Walvis Bay until 13:00. Info: 081 143 9290.
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