Your next few weeks in events
We are back with some more events for this chilly Gemini season. I have pulled together some outdoor events, some indoor soirees, a conference or two and a few things to help you unwind.
Thursday
Ndayola Ulenga’s ‘KoKo’, a semi-autobiographical performance, premieres today at the Theatre School in Windhoek. Tickets are N$80 for the 19h00 show.
This Weekend
This Friday there’s a men’s health seminar with Dr M Dax and Dr B Mhemedi as speakers. They will focus on men’s common sexual health concerns, the impact of lifestyle on men’s health and men’s role in women’s health. This will take place at the corner of Visarend and Gladiola Street in Khomasdal from 10h30 to 21h00.
It’s Boxing Night at Oshakati Stadium on 14 June! Catch Bizza and Van Die Kamp in the ring from 18h00. Tickets are N$100 in advance and N$150 at the gate.
There’s an all-you-can-eat pizza party at Windhoek Go Karts this Saturday. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with delicious pizza, games and music. Tickets are N$250 at the door and gets you a complimentary beer or soda.
This weekend The Village Sunday Market is back at the Village Garden in Eros with stalls, children’s activities, live musical performances, good food and drinks. Entry is N$20 from 10h00.
Next Week
The National Youth Orchestra Festival is hosting two gala concerts on 20 and 21 June from 19h00 at the National Theatre of Namibia. This event, conducted by Chritian Ludwig, will feature the world premiere of ‘Otjihambarere’, a Namibian fairytale by Esion Hindundu. Tickets are N$150.
On 21 June Drag Night Namibia makes its return for the ‘One Woman Africa Renaissance Show’ at the Village Garden from 19h00. Tickets are N$160 at the door.
Next Saturday there will be the Choral Concert featuring Namib Vocals and Dynamic Vocals at Namib Primary School Hall from 18h00. Entry is N$100.
Recurring
Whispers of Wellness is hosting ‘Rise and Align’ yoga classes taking place every Monday and Wednesday between 06h00 and 07h00 at The Yoga Shala inside the Maerua Mall Lifestyle Centre. It will cost N$130 to drop in for one class and N$100 per class for Shala members.
MTC Windhoek Go Karts is hosting Karaoke Night every Thursday between 18h00 and 22h00. Entry is free and there’s a happy hour between 19h00 and 20h00.
Every Saturday The Frontyard at Ausspannplatz is hosting a braai and open mic session. Bring your voice or just enjoy the show and good vibes.
The Ibero American Film Festival is currently taking place till 9 July at Maerua Mall Ster Kinekor. Entry is free for several foreign film screenings.
Forever Dance Academy is hosting kizomba and semba dance lessons every Monday and Wednesday at 12 Hugel Street in Windhoek. Beginners will practise between 18h30 and 19h30, while intermediate and advanced dancers have the 19h30-to-20h30 slot for both days. One drop in lesson will cost N$100, while packages of eight lessons range from N$600 to N$700 for individuals and couples, respectively.
Beyond
‘The Caring Namibian Man’ photo exhibition retrospective will have its closing ceremony at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 18h00 on 26 June. Entry is free.
The Old Apostolic Church is hosting a Dementia Awareness Run to support those affected by the condition on 28 June. There will be a 5km and 10km route from Dagbreek School from 06h30, a family fun walk from 08h30 and food stalls.
South African actress and media mogul Connie Ferguson is coming to Windhoek as a guest speaker at the FNB City of Windhoek Business Summit on 5 July at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. There will be panel discussions by representatives from various Namibian corporations and small andSMEs, corporate stalls from 16h00. General Tickets are going for N$390 and VIP tickets are N$990.
– Anne Hambuda is a poet, writer, and social commentator. Follow her online or email her at annehambuda@gmail.com for more.
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