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What's on in Whanganui this week - your comprehensive event's guide

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Cast members of the Blue Orchid in rehearsal for tonight's gala opening.

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Cast members of the Blue Orchid in rehearsal for tonight's gala opening. Photo/Amdram

Cast members of the Blue Orchid in rehearsal for tonight's gala opening. Photo/Amdram

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, August 16, to Wednesday, August 22, is noon on Tuesday, August 14.

THURSDAY
WHAT: 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.

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.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org.

WHAT: The Blue Orchid
WHEN: Opens 7.30pm tonight with shows on Fri 10, Sat 11, Sun 12 at 2pm and Wed 15 at 7.30pm.
WHERE: Amdram Theatre, 171 Guyton St
DETAILS: Written and directed by Graham Dack, featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and more. Book at Whanganui i-Site or at www.iticket.co.nz

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

FRIDAY
WHAT: Save the Children Open Day
WHEN: 10am to 3pm
WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close (off Purnell St by the racecourse)
DETAILS: Warm hats and socks plus items from the regular range. Look for the flag.

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.

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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: DanceNZmade, Whanganui Regional Interschool 2018
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House, 69 St Hill St.
DETAILS: Adult $20, senior / student $15, child 3-14yrs $10. Tickets from RWOH.

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

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

WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 9am and 10am
WHERE: Whanganui River Markets
DETAILS: Saturday special – 30-minute cruises. Adults $10, children $5, cash only.

WHAT: SeniorNet Wanganui open day
WHEN: 9am to 1pm
WHERE: Rear of Community Arts building, access from Moutoa Quay
DETAILS: Course information and enrolments for the programme starting on August 17. Contact 027 368 4733.

WHAT: Garage Sale
WHEN: 8.30am
WHERE: Blind Foundation Hall, 102 Peat St
DETAILS: Bargains for sale

WHAT: Meditation class
WHEN: 10.30am (And Mondays 7.15 pm, Wednesdays 12.30pm).
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Bin Inn).
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858. Koha entry.

WHAT: The Bootleg Beach Boys
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: International tribute band present classic hits and cult favourites from California's most famous band. Full price $79.90, group 10+ $59.90, child $55.

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

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

WHAT: Irish band Muirsheen Durkin
WHEN: 12 noon till 1.30pm.
WHERE: Grand Hotel Irish Pub, St Hill St.
DETAILS: All welcome. Enjoy some Irish music with lunch.

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.

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.

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

WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: 6.30 pm.
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Have fun while you learn songs. Ph Mary Ann 06 3439981

WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Baden Baden - Coming of age comedy from Rachel Lang. Belgium/France, 2016. M rating. nzfilsociety.org.nz

TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 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: Free media workshop.
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: 179 St Hill Street
DETAILS: Jono Hale and his team from Stride and Partners will be running a free workshop on media, branding and advertising.

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

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: Euchre and table tennis
When: 6.30 to 9pm
Where: Putiki Parish Hall, Anaua St, Putiki.
Details: Supper provided, $2 door charge, Euchre $3. Contact Wally 06 345 2628 or Bux 06 344 5478

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

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