Whether you are in a hairy situation, worried about the robots taking over, in the midst of instigating all your own chaos, loving yourself or growing a big old green thumb, I got your back. As you know, I’ll never leave you because I want you to always have something fun – and maybe educational – lined up to pass the time. It’s not all salsa dancing and cocktails, but it can be, if that’s what floats your boat.
Today
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management presents an artificial inteligence (AI) marketing workshop today from 14h00 to 16h00 at its Olympia campus. Come through to hear from multiple award-winning marketing agency owner and public speaker Alexander Morad as part of his ‘AI or Die’ tour. This workshop aims at giving youth, entrepreneurs and marketing experts the skills to harness AI tools for sustainable livelihoods. Entry is free.
This Weekend
Intel in Windhoek brings you a stand-up comedy experience titled ‘The Instigator’ featuring ‘Fresh From Windhoek North’ this Friday. Doors open at 18h00 and tickets are N$100 in advance.
Join the Power Pad Girls, Equal Namibia and the Namibia Pride Week Consortium in hosting poet, comedian, public speaker and actor Alok’s latest comedy show, ‘Hairy Situation’, at TaTe Village in Windhoek tomorrow evening. Alok has toured the United States and Australia, and will also go to South Africa and Botswana. Tickets are N$150 in advance for the 19h00 show, which includes the screening of Alex Hedison’s short documentary film titled ‘Alok’, featuring Namibian storyteller, researcher and freelance journalist Namupa Shivute.
The Waterpolo For All season starts on Sunday from 08h00 at the Western Suburbs Pool. Children 14 and under can join in teams of five (including a goalie) or individually for N$100 per person. The entry fee also gets you an event T-shirt and entry into a lucky draw. Refreshments, and a family bring-and-braai kick off from 16h00.
Next Week
There’s a Creative Entrepreneurs Meet and Mingle on Wednesday (12 February) from 18h00 at Et Cetera in Windhoek. On the agenda: exchanging plans for 2025, discussing industry concerns and collectively finding solutions in a collaborative manner. Creative entrepreneurs from all areas – music, literature, visual art and dance are welcome to join.
Nicole Dreyer is hosting a self-love and empowerment workshop at The Village Garden on Sunday (15 February), and it’s all about understanding self-love, empowering yourself so you can empower others, building a positive self-image and developing practical self-care habits. The N$500 ticket gets you entry and one drink.
Recurring
The Speakeasy in Liliencron Street is hosting Ladies’ Night every Wednesday with 50% off all cocktails and meal options.
Forever Dance Academy is hosting Kizomba and Semba dance lessons every Monday and Wednesday at 12 Hugel Street in Windhoek. Beginners will practice 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 between N$600 and N$700, for individuals and couples, respectively.
Every week you can head over to Stick and Whistle for their Chillfakta Sundays featuring various live DJs. This Sunday, catch the likes of KFC DJs, Cellos Deep, DJ Ambizzy, DJ Fantasy and DJ Desertstorm on the decks.
Beyond
There’s a Windhoek horticulture training session by Bloom Agriculture Namibia on 1 March at the Hope Initiative Community Centre at Okahandja Park. It will cover topics such as the profitable production of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, cabbages, onions, watermelons and more. Entry is N$400 and it starts at 08h00.
- 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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