You get an event, you get anevent, YOU GET AN EVENT!

YES the year is truly back in full swing. You can really tell we are all trying to change our lives because my arms are overflowing with the amount of hikes I’ve brought you. Don’t worry though, there’s also a few leisure activities for some variety.

Today

The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup starts today at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium. The opening match sees Tanzania take on the West Indies, hosted by Cricket Namibia and the Namibia Sports Commission.

This Weekend

There’s a hike along the Hohewarte Trail just 45km from Windhoek tomorrow at 07h00. For N$350 per person you can expect a 9km hike with a relatively easy start, climbing through fences and walking on river sand and over rocky riverbeds for around four hours. There will be a break along the way with coffee and treats.

Chef Lize van der Merwe is hosting a six-hour sourdough baking course in Windhoek tomorrow. To join, there’s a fee of N$1 200 for one person and N$2 000 for pairs to step away from fast food culture and into slow mastery. Learn the art of true sourdough from starter to golden crust, in an intimate, hands-on setting from 09h00.

The Ells will be performing at Zest Namibia live this Sunday as part of the weekly Sunday Market. Entry is N$20.

Next week

Next Saturday is the NMC & Windhoek City Runners Club Social Run. There will be distances of 5km, 10km, 15km and 21km, starting at Padel Namibia in Windhoek. Water tables will be every 3km. A police escort and ambulance will be provided, no medals will be awarded and goodies will be awarded through a lucky draw. Entry by 16 January will be free for the club’s members, N$30 for NMC members and N$50 for non-members.

Recurring

The National Theatre of Namibia is hosting the Stage Actors Training Lab every Tuesday and Thursday in the Rehearsal Room between 14h00 and 17h00. N$50-per-class tickets are only available via Webtickets.

Watch professor Francis Nyathi’s play, ‘God of Women’, which will air every Tuesday and Friday on One Africa’s ‘Learn On One’ programme from 16h30. It is perfect for Grade 9 pupils and anyone interested in Namibian story telling.

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 also grab two ice cold beers from the tap for the price of one at Vinyls Music and Arts Cafe.

The Speakeasy on Liliencron Street is hosting Ladies’ Night every Wednesday with 50% off of all cocktails and meal options available.

The last Wednesday weekly shindig is Comedy and Poetry Night at Sicilia’s Restaurant and Lounge from 19h00. Cash prizes of up to N$1 000 are up for grabs for performers. Spots are limited.

Beyond
There’s an Edumove Run/Walk/Cycle taking place on 31 January in Academia. Entry fees are N$150 for adults, N$120 for pensioners and children under 16 pay N$120. Proceeds will go to children in rural areas and informal settlements by providing essential school items such as school shoes, uniforms, backpacks, and related supplies.

Or you could join the Leka n’ Nice Relay Challenge also on 31 January at Independence Stadium. Participating teams of three will take on a 21km cycling trail, a 10km run and a 5km walk. Entry fees are N$300 and prizes are N$5 000 for first place, N$3 000 for second and N$2 000 for third. Other perks for joining include a goodie bag with a cap, T-shirt, bib, and a free wrap or burger after the race. Get ready for an action-packed day of fitness, teamwork, and flavour.

– 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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