THURSDAY
La Fiesta
When: All week
Where:Various locations
Details: Whanganui's coolest little festival celebrating women. See lafiestanz.com
Art Group
River City Artists - from beginners to established artists
When: 9.30am to 4pm
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 459 9448, Richard 343 5646.
Meditation
When: 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay
Details: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation $12.
Thoughtful Thursday film night
When: 6.30pm.
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: La Fiesta screening - Kusama: Infinity. Heather Lenz's documentary about the 89-year-old top-selling female artist in the world. Entry by donation at the door or book at confluence.kiwi
Kowhai Park Runs
When: From 5.30pm.
Where: Kowhai Park, Anzac Parade.
Details: Start of six-week series. Pay at event.
Car Care Tips for Women
TOMORROW
Lanterns on the Awa
When: 7.30pm
Where: Moutua Quay
Details: Celebrate the lunar new year with lanterns, live entertainment and delicious dumplings.
Stargazing
When: At sundown (clear sky permitting)
Where: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
Details: Entry is by donation (suggested charge of $2). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries.
SATURDAY
River Traders Market
When: 8.30am to 1pm.
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank.
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Historic Walking Tours
When: Tours leave at 10am and 2pm each Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Whanganui i-Site.
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Other times are possible - call the i-Site in good time.
Painting from Start to Finish
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: UCOL Whanganui
Details: Learn to create a painting from your own original photographic images with Pauline Allomes. Enrol at Community Education, 24 Taupo Quay. Ph 06 345 4717
Tickets $20 to $25 at the Royal Wanganui Opera House, ph 06 349 0511 or buy online at whanganuivenues.co.nz
SUNDAY
Castlecliff Market
When: 11am to 3pm.
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff.
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Laughter & Joy Workshop
Pauls Rd Live
When: From 11am
Where: Pauls Rd
Details: Annual concert featuring seven bands. $20, under 12 free. Profits to support Whanganui families living with child cancer. Tickets from Gatshack, 71 Ridgway St, Ph 06 345 4789
Kai Iwi Beach Dig
When: 12pm
Where: Kai Iwi Beach, Mowhanau
Details: Support Whanganui Lifeguard Service and have fun building castles, digging for treasure and watching lifesaving demos. Bring a picnic, sausage sizzle available. Gold coin for beach dig. Enquiries to paula.fore@mitre10.co.nz
Frocks on Bikes
When: 2 to 4pm.
Where: 75 St Hill St.
Details: Dress up in your finest frock, suit, or superhero costume and join in a fun adventure ride around town. Family friendly route available. All wheels without engines are welcome.
$5, free for kids and students. Registrations from 1.30pm. Ph 06 345 6833.
MONDAY
Whanganui Film Society
2019 opening night
Where: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum .
Details: Tanna: Before Cyclone Pam on the Island of Tanna in Vanuatu, a young woman falls in love with her chief's dashing grandson, Dain. Join at nzfilmsociety.org.nz or at the venue.
Grassroots Singers
When: 6.30pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: We welcome new (and current) singers. Ph Mary Ann 06 343 9981.
TUESDAY
Slimming Support
Slimmers Support Group - lose weight and keep it off.
When: 5pm.
Details: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly - inquiries Ngaire 347 1613.
Tai Chi for Health
When: Beginners classes at 5.30pm.
Where: 97 Putiki Dr.
Details: $3 per session
Inquiries: A modified form of tai chi specifically for health. Suitable all ages and fitness. Miriam 345 1395 or kevin.miriamas@gmail.com
Ukuleles
When: 7pm-9pm
Where: Club Metro, 13 Ridgway St
Details: River City Ukes - bring your ukulele to gain confidence and skills.
Al-Anon meeting
When: 7.30pm.
Where: Quaker Rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
Details: Confidential and anonymous programme for those affected by a friend's or family member's drinking. No fees but koha appreciated.
WEDNESDAY
Beach Sculpture
When: 3.30 to 5.30pm
Where: Meet by Duncan Pavilion, Rangiora St
Details: Create a sculpture from natural resources. Gold coin donation for fish and chip tea and fruity dessert. Inquiries to Graham of Progress Castlecliff Coastcare 027 222 8378.
