River City Artists
Beginners to established artists
When: 9.30am-4pm
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 459 9448.
Thoughtful Thursday
Documentary film night
When: 6.30pm
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: Show Your Hand - directed by Whanganui's own Kevin Double. Project born on Wellington's waterfront showcases the city's most creative minds of theatre, special effects, music and fashion. Limited door sales, $10 entry. Book at confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
Meditation
When: 6pm-7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay
Details: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation $12.
Pink Floyd Tribute
Comfortably Numb
When: 8.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Tribute band Revival provides huge sound, blistering guitar solos and a state of the art light show. Tickets $25 to $30 from venue or eventfinda
FRIDAY
Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
When: 10am-11.15am
Where: St Paul's Hall, Cooks St
Details: Music for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.
Loss, Grief and Healing with Sue Nicholson
When: 7pm
Where: Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Details: Tickets (age 13+) $72.55. Purchase from Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Whangamania@Lucky
When: 8.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Silver Surfer, Threat. Meet. Protocol, Yaya & The Snakes. Three brawling and bruising bands from across New Zealand go at it in a no holds barred, no disqualification match to be declared the Whanganui Champion. $10 at the door.
SATURDAY
River Traders' Market
When: 8.30am-1pm
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
Details: Goods, produce, food.
The Sarjeant Collection
When: 2pm
Where: Sarjeant Gallery
Details: Tour the Sarjeant collection store and catch a glimpse of the Gallery's old masters. Tickets $10. Limited spaces available so bookings essential at Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 06 349 0506.
Walking tours
When: By appointment
Where: Whanganui i-Site
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site.
Crooked Royals
When: 8pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Auckland metalcore group Crooked Royals and guests. $10.
SUNDAY
Castlecliff Market
When: 11am-3pm
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Mable the tram
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Airport control tower
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Whanganui Airport
Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 055 5476.
Dancesport Wanganui
When: 7pm-9.30pm followed by supper
Where: St Andrews Hall, Bell St
Details: Monthly social dance. Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin, social dances. Theme: Black and White. Members $5, non-members $10. Information Kathleen 06 344 2245 or Graeme 0274341823.
MONDAY
Grassroots Singers
When: 6.30pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: We welcome singers. Ph Mary Ann 06 343 9981.
Badminton
When: 7.30pm
Where: Springvale Stadium.
Details: Whanganui Badminton Club. Feather shuttles, timed games. $8 per session. $6 16yrs and under. Contact Jude Hildreth 343 7669 or Kate Matthews 027 7766015
TUESDAY
Slimmers Support Group
Lose weight
When: 5pm
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire 06 347 1613.
Art classes
When: 6pm
Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place
Details: Anyone interested in embroidery call Lorraine 027 338 8606 or 344 2702.
Target shooting
When: 7pm
Where: Old RSA shooting range underneath The Barracks in St Hill St
Details: RSA Target Shooting Wanganui smallbore club welcomes new members aged 13-plus. $10 start fee. Contact Graeme Simpson on 06 343 2772 or 020 408 19670.
WEDNESDAY
Knit and yarn
When: 10am-noon
Where: Ladies' Rest, 75 St Hill St
Details: Novice and experienced knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
