Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is 12 noon on Wednesday.
TODAY
WHAT: Bass Drop Party
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Mint Cafe & Bar, Majestic Square
DETAILS: $20 at the door
WHAT: Shotz New Year's Eve party
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Shotz Bar, Guyton St
DETAILS: Free entry
FRIDAY
WHAT: New Year's Day celebration
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Whanganui East Aquatic Centre, Tinirau St
DETAILS: Gold coin donation
WHAT: Riverside Bar presents Fynthetic
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Riverside Bar, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $5 cover charge
SATURDAY
WHAT: Riverside Bar presents Strait Shooters
WHEN: 9.30pm
WHERE: Riverside Bar, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $5 cover charge
SUNDAY
WHAT: New Zealand Roller Sports Speed Championships half marathon and marathon
WHEN: Racing begins at 8.30am
WHERE: Cemetery Circuit, central Whanganui
DETAILS: Free entry
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: New Zealand Opera School lunch-time rectial
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Heritage House, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets $25, book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.