WHAT: PS Waimarie Cruise
WHERE: Hatrick's Wharf
WHEN: 11am to 1 pm
DETAILS:Adult $45 ($40 for locals), Child (5-15 years, under 5 free), Family pass $90 Family pass (2 adults, max 3 children).
WHAT:Sam Manzanza & Afro Beat Band
WHEN:8.30pm till late
WHERE: Whanganui Musicians Club Drews Ave
DETAILS: Sam Manzanza and band perform authentic modern African music.
WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: 6pm (and Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or see Facebook page
SATURDAY
WHAT: North Island Athletics track and field championships
WHEN: From 9am
WHERE: Cooks Gardens
DETAILS: Entry from Cooks St or Maria Pl only. $6 (or $10 for two day pass) for adults, gold coin entry for children. Cash only, no eftpos available.
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Market
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: Community Drumming Whanganui
WHEN: 10.30am to 1pm
WHERE: River City Dance and Leisure Society Hall corner Peat and Pitt Sts
DETAILS: For all levels of ability and spare drums are available $25. Contact tutor Jennifer Moss at jacquifire@gmail.com
WHAT: Sharyn Underwood Dance School present We Are Family
WHEN: 5pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Adult $18, Senior / Student $15
WHAT: The Replicants
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar, 53 Wilson Street
DETAILS: Local Rock band. $10
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St.
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food.
WHAT: Irish Band Muirsheen Durkin
WHEN: 12pm until 1.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel Irish Bar
DETAILS: All welcome. Contact: Michael 0274362454
WHAT: Tribute concert for Lyn Shackleton
WHEN: 2pm St Pauls Hall
WHERE: St Paul's Hall
DETAILS: A gold coin donation at the door would be appreciated.
WHAT: North Island Athletics track and field championships
WHEN: From 9am
WHERE: Cooks Gardens
DETAILS: Entry from Cooks St or Maria Pl only. $6 (or $10 for two day pass) for adults, gold coin entry for children. Cash only, no eftpos available.
WHAT: Sharyn Underwood Dance School present We Are Family
WHEN: 5pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Adult $18, Senior / Student $15
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.
DETAILS:The Illusionist - L'illusionniste. Sylvain Chomet, France/UK, 2010. 2018 Season and membership options at whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Conservator's Talk - Flight in to Egypt
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant on the Quay
DETAILS: The Sarjeant Gallery's largest work has been restored. Auckland Art Gallery conservator Ingrid Ford will talk about the process. This is a free event, all welcome.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: A weekly guest DJ slot.
WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
DETAILS: Join an organic choir. Cost is $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.
