The Scene

Check out the happenings on the social scene…

The National Art Gallery of Namibia will be showcasing ‘Creations’, which features mixed media works by Namibians in celebration of 29 years of independence. The exhibition starts today and will run until 4 May.

The third volume of the Kapana Festival is scheduled to start today at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. The event starts from 12h00 until 23h00 on Sunday.

Cars at Sunset presents the ‘Friday Night Charity Event’ at the Pupkewitz Mega Centre in Windhoek at 19h00 tonight. The event is free and will be alcohol-free. Donations are welcome.

Die Muschel and Toastmasters Swakopmund present ‘Poetry Out Loud’, a night of poetry and performance tonight from 18h00 for 18h30. Entrance is free.

‘Rescue(d)’, an exhibition by Mateus Alfeus will be showcased at the Project Room in Windhoek. The exhibition breathes life into “rusted pieces of forgotten metal”. Witness magic today from 09h00 to 13h00. The exhibition will end on Saturday, 13 April. The Project Room is situated at 32 Jenner Street in Windhoek.

El Barrio Tapas Bar and Restaurant is hosting Anja Nowack’s solo exhibition titled ‘Follow the Hidden Magic’ today. The exhibition explores dreamy landscapes and intricate pieces, and will run until Wednesday, 17 April. El Barrio is located at 16 Liliencron Street in Windhoek.

The EUNIC Music Festival is back for another night of music at the Warehouse Theatre tonight. Hosted by NSK, the event welcomes Serious Klein from Germany, Carlão from Portugal, Simia from France as well as Lioness and KK, while DJ KBoz and DJ Kunundrum will be on the decks. Tickets are available at today.com.na or at the door. The show starts from 19h00 until late.

The Namibia Safety and Security Expo will take place at the Windhoek Showgrounds from Thursday, 4 April to Saturday, 6 April. On Thursday, doors open from 12h00 to 20h00, while on Friday doors open from 09h00 to 20h00. On Saturday, doors open from 09h00 until 18h00. Tickets are available at webtickets.com.na.

The Multipurpose Centre at Swakopmund will be screening the film ‘Xenophobia’ on Saturday. The movie screens from 18h00. Tickets are available at the door.

The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre is hosting ‘Animals By Night’, a fundraiser organised by the SPCA, featuring an art battle and a silent auction. Catch the fun from 19h00. Dress code is fancy. Tickets are available by pre-sale only.

The Social Club presents ‘The Introduction’ at Kegg and Bull on Saturday from 16h00 until late. Expected to perform are Lo X The Don, Xela, JJ, Ace Da Bass, Alu and iNMITTE. Tickets are available at the door. Kegg and Bull is located at the corner of Planck and Voigts street in Windhoek.

South African Afrikaans singers Brendan Peyper and Adam Tas will be performing at Windhoek High School’s hall on Saturday to raise money in aid of the drought in the country. The show starts at 19h00 and tickets are available at webtickets.com.na or any Pick n Pay outlet.

The Johannes Shikoyeni Community Trust is hosting a monthly sit-down event at the Hafeni Traditional Restaurant at Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, on Saturday featuring Ann Singer. Donations of sanitary pads are welcome. The talk begins at 14h30 for 15h00.

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