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, September 27, to Wednesday, October 3, is noon on Tuesday, September 25.
THURSDAY
Jumps Race Day
WHEN: 11.55am to 5pm
WHERE: Wanganui Jockey Club, Purnell St
DETAILS: Free Parking and Entry
River City Artists
WHEN: 9.30am to 4pm
WHERE: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Welcomes artists of all levels. Warm rooms, tea and coffee provided, free parking, bring lunch.
Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: Departs 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
Thoughtful Thursday screening
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: A Home in this World explores the life of one of New Zealand's best writers, Robin Hyde (Iris Wilkinson), through conversations with her secret baby, Derek Challis. $10 at the door or book a five-film pass for $35. Book at confluence.kiwi
The Little Mermaid
WHEN: 7pm (tonight, Friday and Saturday)
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Whanganui Intermediate School production of classic underwater tale. Adult $15, child 2-15yrs $8, family 2A+2C $35. All Door Sales $15.
Zirca Circus
WHEN: 7pm tonight, Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Springvale Park, London St
DETAILS: Varied ticket prices, Call 0800 294752
Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Show off your talent.
Eugenia
WHEN: 7.30pm (tonight, Friday & Saturday)
WHERE: Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway St
DETAILS: Written by Lorae Parry and directed by Phil Hudson, Eugenia explores gender differences in an early 20th-century setting. Adult $25, senior/student $20. R16 recommended. Book at Royal Wanganui Opera House or pay at the door.
FRIDAY
Ceroc Dance Wanganui
WHEN: From 6pm (Fridays & Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat Street
DETAILS: Ceroc is a modern jive, social partner dance done to chart toppers and old favourites. Adult: $10, students $8. Concession cards available. http://ceroc.co.nz
The State of Housing
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: A brief history of state housing in New Zealand delivered by Bill McKay, of the University of Auckland followed by a panel discussion. See Whanganui Regional Museum Facebook page for details.
SATURDAY
Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
Model Railway open day
WHEN: 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: 70a Alma Road, Gonville
DETAILS: Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society invite the public to view their extensive range of working displays. Gold coin entry.
The Little Mermaid
WHEN: 2pm matinee performance
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Whanganui Intermediate School production of classic underwater tale. Adult $15, child 2-15yrs $8, family 2A+2C $35. All Door Sales $15.
Zirca Circus
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Springvale Park, London St
DETAILS: Varied ticket prices, Call 0800 294752
New Plymouth band Kessel
WHEN: From 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: $10 on the door. With guests The Jacks.
SUNDAY
Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Zirca Circus
WHEN: 1pm and 4.30pm
WHERE: Springvale Park, London St
DETAILS: Varied ticket prices, Call 0800 294752
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: Santi-Vina - See more at nzfilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
Art journalling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Get creative by learning a variety of techniques, media and activities for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant on site. wanganuigreyhounds.co.nz
Sharpen Up Your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Lucky will be serving up $10 tacos and pasta, and playing someone's favourite tunes.