Currently running Exhibition – Conni Downing, Nadine Downing, Mitzi Maritz and Raw Talent art students exhibit at the Fine Art Gallery in Swakopmund until the 12th (081 236 1550). Exhibition – Stagings Made in Namibia, a collection of photographs taken by Namibians, in the National Art Gallery (NAGN) in Windhoek until the 25th (061 23 1160). Exhibition – 3D, an exhibition by local upcoming artist Geraldine Poolman in the Wild Arts Café of the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) in Windhoek until the 4th (061 38 7330). Tue, 1st Exhibition – Transformation, paintings and sculptures by the Swakopmund-based artist Chris Snyman at Studio 77 until September 17th (061 25 2800).* Exhibition – Arts and crafts created by 25 artists during the Tulipamwe International Artists Workshop, at the FNCC and Goethe Centre until the 30th (061 38 7330).
Wed, 2nd Show – The annual Stampriet show takes place until the 4th (063 26 0010). Expo – The Paresis Expo takes place at the Otjiwarongo showgrounds until the 5th (067 30 2231). Horse riding – The annual Desert Horse Riding Marathon and Africa Championships take place in Walvis Bay (062 50 1952). Wed, 2nd Music Festival – South African stars Splash, Dan Tshanda, Patricia Mjalisa, Peacock, Patric Riba, Matshikos and the Dalom Kids combined with local artists perform as follows: • Tonight: Bennie’s Park, Ongwediva • Fri, 4th: Open Market in Rundu • Sat, 5th: Ngwezi Community Hall in Katima Mulilo. All shows start at 19:00 (081 424 3953). Thu, 3rd Music – Namibia’s Tchitula Brothers perform live at the Zenso Lounge (Gutenberg Platz) every Thursday at 19:00 (081 347 6830). Theatre – The Afrikaans drama Siener in die Suburbs by PG du Plessis, in the National Theatre in Windhoek at 20:00. Another show takes place on the 4th (061 37 4404).* Festival – Omaruru celebrates its centenary until the 6th, with various events on the programme including art exhibitions, competitions, food, quad-biking (064 57 0356) and a microlight competition (081 128 7230).
Fri, 4th Festival – The Grootfontein Farmer’s Association hosts its centenary celebrations and the annual Harvest Festival on the farm Venus until the 5th (067 24 2094). Exhibition – Like Art, Like What? Visual Artists Namibia hosts its annual exhibition at the Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery in the Namibia Craft Centre in Windhoek until the 22nd (061 24 4444).*
Sat, 5th Fashion Show – In the main hall of the Windhoek showgrounds at 19:00, hosted by the Pambili Association, featuring local fashion and jewellery designs (061 30 7424).* Biomarket – Organic vegetables, freshly baked bread and home-made products at 3 Uhland Street in Klein Windhoek from 09:00 to 12:00 every Saturday (061 23 9555). Guided walk – At the National Botanical Gardens in Windhoek starting at 08:00 (061 202 2020). Flea Market – A flea market takes place in the arcade between Pinocchio and the Arkaden Café in Swakopmund from 08:00 to 13:00 (081 227 2656).
Sun 6th Chill Out – Jam session with local artists TeQuila, Jewelz, Vanessa, Nancy Pigeon and others at the Zenso Lounge (Gutenberg Platz) in Windhoek every Sunday at 17:00 (081 347 6830). Fu’Jazz – At the Warehouse Theatre in Windhoek, featuring jazz and jazz fusion by the local All Stars Band and various vocalists at 19:00. Another Fu’Jazz takes place on the 20th at 19:00 (061 24 4671).*
Mon, 7th Exhibition – Perspectives3, a photographic exhibition by local photographers Carmen Begley, Marita van Rooyen and Liezl Hoving at the Wild Arts Café of the FNCC until October 9th (061 38 7330).
Wed, 9th Theatre – CLaSH, the Association for Children with Language, Speech and Hearing Impairments, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a performance by the internationally acclaimed deaf mime from Germany, Jomi, in the German Private School (DHPS) hall at 19:30. Another performance takes place on the 10th (061 23 2704).* Theatre – Joe Barber, a hilarious comedy from the Cape Flats featuring Oscar Petersen and David Isaacs in the National Theatre at 20:00 until the 12th (061 37 4404). Show – The Keetmanshoop show takes place until the 11th (063 22 3162). Thu, 10th Festival – The annual /Ae//Gams Arts & Culture Festival takes place at various locations in Windhoek until the 13th. Watch local press for details (061 290 2093).
Thurs, 10th Concert tour – South African group, Broers (Brothers) tour in Namibia until the 16th. Performances are as follows: • Tonight: Keetmanshoop show • Sat, 11th: Escape to Nature in Windhoek at 20:00 (081 124 1181) • Tue, 15th: Ondangwa Rest Camp at 19:00 (081 279 4164) • Wed, 16th: Walvis Bay Town Hall at 19:00 (081 255 4499)
Fri, 11th Concert tour – South African singer Jennifer Zamudio tours in Namibia. Performances are as follows: • Tonight: Gruesome Twosome Bistro in Windhoek at 19:00 (061 30 4102) • Sat, 12th: Moria Private School in Outjo (067 31 3051) • Fri, 18th: Grootfontein show
Sun, 13th Choral – The University of Namibia’s choir celebrates its 13th anniversary with a show in the National Theatre at 19:00 (061 37 4404).*
Mon, 14th Exhibition – Naked, the nude form through a variety of mediums including oil on canvas and mixed media by Nick Hearn and Anny Mouton at Studio 77 until the 30th (061 25 2800).* Performance – The Helfrich Trio, winners of a European Jazz Competition perform with the jazz pianist Anke Helfrich, at the Haus der Jugend in Swakopmund at 19:00 (064 40 4140).*
Wed, 16th Fair – The annual Okakarara Trade Fair takes place until the 20th (067 31 7727). Show – The Grootfontein show takes place until the 18th (067 24 8003).
Thu, 17th Musical revue – Premiere of Friends 4eva, with Avalon Event and GRIPS Theatre Berlin, in the National Theatre at 19:00. Together they perform a musical based on Volker Ludwig’s acclaimed Linie 1, until the 19th (081 277 4212).* Show - The Rehoboth show takes place until the 19th (062 52 2528).
Fri, 18th Concert – Lecturers of the College of the Arts and South African organist Colin Campbell host a recital in the NG Church Eros at 19:00 (061 37 4100).* Performance – Swakopmund Musiziert in the Namib Primary School hall at 19:00, including a performance by the Mascato Youth Choir. A second show takes place on the 19th (064 40 4140).* Fair – The first Bank Windhoek Kidz Fun Fair takes place at Wanderers in Windhoek until the 19th (081 129 1211 or www.kidz-fun-fair.com). Wed, 23rd Show - The Gobabis show takes place until the 25th (062 56 3636). Thu, 24th Performance Poetry – The Umbilical Chord by Lize Ehlers at the Bank Windhoek Theatre School at 19:00. Another show takes place on the 25th (081 124 0541).* Expo – The Namibian Health & Wellness Expo takes place at the Windhoek Country Club until the 26th (081 299 8015). Theatre – Committed Artists of Namibia hosts the local production Two Men and a Baby at the Eldorado Secondary School in Khomasdal at 19:30, until the 26th (081 256 7591).
Fri, 25th Exhibition – The Potter’s Association of Namibia hosts its 4th National Ceramics Biennale at the Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery in Windhoek until October 10th (081 298 7274).* Opera – Die Fledermaus, performed by various local solo singers and a chorus, in the National Theatre at 20:00. Another show takes place on the 26th (081 129 4828).* Show – The Windhoek show takes place until October 3rd (061 22 4748).
Sat, 26th Open Day – At the Gobabeb Desert Research Station in the Namib (064 69 4199 or www.gobabeb.org).
October Thu, 1st Expo – The MTC Design for Life Expo takes place at Independence Stadium and the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Olympia, Windhoek, until the 4th (081 919 or www.expo-international.com)
Sat, 3rd Jazz – The annual Old Mutual Jazz Encounter takes place at the Windhoek High School stadium at 19:00. Featuring South African Don Laka and Swazi Dlamini as well as locals Lilani Kisting, African Boy and Jesse Goliath (061 299 3639). *Bank Windhoek Summer Arts Festival
