What's on in the Whanganui region this week

The Koha Shed has a range of retro leather clothing and ball gowns on sale at the Whanganui East School hall this weekend.

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week. If you have an item for this free column, email news@ wanganuichronicle. co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, June 28, to Wednesday, July 4, is noon on Tuesday, June 26.

THURSDAY

WHAT: Weber Bros Circus (all week).
WHEN: Night shows 7.30pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 1pm and 4pm.
WHERE: Whanganui Racecourse.
DETAILS: Various price packages. See weberbroscircus.co.nz for details and bookings.

WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise.
WHEN: Departs 11am.
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens.
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site.
or At point of departure.

WHAT: Drop-in meditation class.
WHEN: 6pm to 7.30pm.
WHERE: Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay (riverside entry).
DETAILS: www.meditate in palmerstonnorth.org.

WHAT: Ol' King Cole.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House.
DETAILS: Wellington trio perform the songs of Nat King Cole. Royal Wanganui Opera House. Adults $35, Seniors $32, subscribers $20 (or prepay), Students $5.

WHAT: Open Mic Night.
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Show off your talent.

FRIDAY

WHAT: Twinkle Toes at St Paul's.
WHEN: 10am to 11.15am.
WHERE: St Paul's hall, Cooks St.
DETAILS: Music for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.

WHAT: Whanganui City Guided Walking Tours.
WHEN: By appointment.
WHERE: Depart from Whanganui i-Site.
DETAILS: Cost $10 per person. Contact 06 349 3258.

WHAT: Ceroc Dancing.
WHEN: From 6pm (Friday and Wednesday).
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St.
DETAILS: Modern jive - beginner, intermediate and social dancing. $10 casual, concession cards are also available. See ceroc.co.nz.

WHAT: Reset.
WHEN: From 9pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Whanganui-based band playing jazz, reggae, R'n'B, jazz and soul. $10 door charge.

WHAT: Scottish dancing for children.
WHEN: 7pm to 8pm.
WHERE: Carlton School hall, Carlton Ave.
DETAILS: glendarroch@dance scottish.org.nz.

SATURDAY

WHAT: Whanganui River Markets.
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm.
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank.
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.

WHAT: Pop-up Koha Shed shop.
WHEN: 10am to 3pm (Saturday and Sunday).
WHERE: Whanganui East School hall, Patapu St.
DETAILS: Fab ball gowns retro vintage and leather. Gold coin or can of food entry. Fundraiser for Koha Shed.

WHAT: Meditation class.
WHEN: 10.30am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Binn Inn).
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858. Koha entry.

WHAT: Colour Your Mandala.
WHEN: 11am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Binn Inn).
DETAILS: Monthly women's group for creativity and self-expression. Contact Natasha on 027 253 1858 for more information.

SUNDAY

WHAT: More FM winter swim.
WHEN: 12pm.
WHERE: Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Gather at Duncan Pavilion from 11.30am ready for a debrief before the countdown to the plunge.

WHAT: Castlecliff Club open day.
WHEN: 12pm to 6pm.
WHERE: 4 Tennyson St.
DETAILS: Bring the family to the club this Sunday. Have a go at 8 ball, snooker and darts. Live entertainment with Wildcard.

WHAT: Taihape Traders Market.
WHEN: From 10am to 2pm.
WHERE: Taihape Town Hall.
DETAILS: Contact Kerry Stephens 027 484 7507.

WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm.
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No12 vintage electric tram, $2.

WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market.
WHEN: 11am to 3pm.
WHERE: 5 Bryce St.
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.

WHAT : NZ Founders Society Wanganui Branch.
WHEN : 2pm.
WHERE : St Andrews Church, Glasgow St.
DETAILS: Slideshow of postcards on landmarks, prominent places, structures and attractions by Geoff Potts and Bruce Isted.

WHAT: Musicians for the Sarjeant host Latin guitarist Cristián Huenuqueo.
WHEN: 4.30pm.
WHERE: Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Tickets $12, Gallery Friends & Stars $10. Purchase from Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 06 349 0506.

WHAT: Sunday Grand Jam.
WHEN: 6.30pm.
WHERE: The Grand Irish Pub, St Hill St.
DETAILS: Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All welcome.

MONDAY

WHAT: Morning yoga class.
WHEN: 6.15am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave.
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858, $10.

WHAT: Bolivia Card Group.
WHEN: 1pm to 4pm every Monday.
WHERE: Laird Park Bowling Club, 92 Peat St.
DETAILS: $3 per session. Contact Serena 06 345 1664.

WHAT: Whanganui Scrabble Club.
WHEN: 1pm (most Mondays).
WHERE: Gonville Library (back room).
DETAILS: Players of all abilities welcome. Contact Lynne 027 428 5758 (after 1pm).

WHAT: Whanganui Film Society.
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Tangerine – Sean Baker's raunchy, adult comedy shot in West Hollywood in 2015 nzfilmsociety.org.nz.

TUESDAY

WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise.
WHEN: Departs 11am.
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens.
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or At point of departure.

WHAT: Euchre and Housie.
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 1pm.
WHERE: Gonville Bowling Club.
DETAILS: Contact Janice 06 345 6286.

WHAT: Resilient Farmer.
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Bulls Rugby Club, Domain Rd, Bulls.
DETAILS: Doug Avery on weathering the challenges of life and the land. RSVP for catering purposes. Email bulls.community@xtra.co.nz.

WHAT: Al-Anon meeting.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Quaker rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
DETAILS: Confidential and anonymous support for people affected by another's drinking. Koha appreciated.

WHAT: Whanganui Science Forum.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: A farewell to farms? Is animal farming finished? Researcher Allan Hardacre will discuss plant proteins and as meat alternatives and his view of the future. Members $4, non-members $5. Supper provided.

WEDNESDAY

WHAT: An open class to learn meditation.
WHEN: 12.30pm, koha entry.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave.
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858.

WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle.
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Guest DJ slot.

WHAT: Grassroots Singers.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm.
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Join an organic choir.
Cost $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.