Local Events and More
Even with the change in weather, our events calendar remains constant.
As we appreciate and brace for the approaching winter, there are several activities you can join to keep warm, pass the time, and enrich your life.
Try something new, go to a rave, learn to act, or decorate a cake for the first time. The world is your oyster.
Today
Atlantic Villa Boutique Guest House & Conferencing at Swakopmund is hosting a wine tasting tonight from 19h00, presented by Raka Wines’ Piet Dreyer. Entry is N$300 per person with snacks included.
This Weekend
Join Pursuing True Beauty’s ‘Women’s Weekend Away’ from Friday to Sunday. If you’ve been craving time away, time to breathe, reflect, laugh and reconnect with like-minded women, this is for you. To attend the Long Beach getaway, contact Christel-Ann Rautenbach at +264 81 296 7717.
A cake decorating workshop, hosted by Marion, takes place at Droombos this Saturday from 08h30 to 16h30. Have some fun, chat a little, and learn a lot whether you’re just curious or ready to start your cake decorating journey. No experience is needed and participation will cost you N$2 500, which includes all materials, equipment, a light lunch and refreshments.
The National Theatre of Namibia is hosting their advanced ‘Stage Actors Training Lab’ this Saturday in its Rehearsal Room between 09h00 and 13h00. These sessions are for aspiring actors, emerging performers and professional actors seeking to refine their craft. Actress Hazel Hinda will be facilitating a session on text analysis and emotional truth in performance. N$50-per-class tickets are only available via webtickets.
This Saturday at 21h00 ‘The Rave ft Pierre Pienaar Live’ is cooking at MYNT Nightclub Windhoek. Included in the line-up is DJ Sergio and DJKR4NKY. Join them for a fun night of electronic music.
Next Week
Next Saturday, 23 May, the National Theatre of Namibia is hosting a beginner’s ‘Stage Actors Training Lab’, with Lize Ehlers at the helm, speaking on breath, projection and clarity for voice and speech.
Recurring
Pilates instructor Nimsi hosts near daily classes at 3B Gerald Evans at Olympia. There are hour-long slots on Mondays at 16h00, Tuesdays at 17h00 and 18h00, Thursdays at 08h30, and Fridays at 07h30 for N$100.
Drop in on quiz night and flex your cerebral cortex at Piccolo Cafe and Lounge every Tuesday from 18h30. Entry is N$30 per person for groups of maximum six.
On Wednesdays, you can grab two ice cold beers from the tap for the price of one at Vinyls Music and Arts Cafe.
The Speakeasy in Liliencron Street is hosting a ladies’ night every Wednesday, with 50% off of all cocktails and meal options available.
Every Thursday, Kat Stahl is hosting swing dance classes at Delta Kindergarten between 18h00 and 19h00. Participation is N$150 per person per class. No experience or partner needed.
Every other Thursday, a social activity event, ‘Make Friends and Bla Bla Language Exchange’, takes place at Urban Oasis Apartments in Windhoek from 20h00 to 22h00. Come through, mingle and get acquainted free of charge.
You can now join Nice Dance Kizomba dance classes at their Windhoek Academy on Fridays between 17h30 and 19h00 at the National Theatre of Namibia’s Rehearsal Room. Lessons are N$100 per person.
Beyond
On 30 May, The National Theatre of Namibia is hosting its second advanced ‘Stage Actors Training Lab’ with Hazel Hinda, where participants will cover character development.
Droombos in Windhoek is hosting ‘The Baby Expo’ on Saturday, 30 May. Attendees can expect top brands and exhibitors in fertility, maternity, pregnancy and early childhood, food stalls, fun kids’ activities, entertainment and a baby photo competition. Entry is N$120 for everyone aged 16 and up.
– Anne Hambuda is a poet, writer, social commentator and novelist. Follow her online or email her at annehambuda@gmail.com for more.
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