WHAT: South Taranaki Arts Fest 2018
WHEN: Starts today
WHERE: Multiple venues
DETAILS: Visual arts, theatre, comedy, live music, workshops, pop-ups and more. See artsfest.co.nz WHAT: 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
WHAT: Whanganui Festival of Cultures
WHEN: From 10am
WHERE: Majestic Square
DETAILS: International flavours of food and entertainment. Rain or shine.
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Whanganui Regional Museum Botanical Group
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: 50th Anniversary Weekend celebrations with field trips and dinner. Contact Margi Keys on 06 344 1250 or margikeys93@gmail.com
WHAT: Roller Derby
WHEN: 10.30am start
WHERE: Jubilee Stadium
DETAILS: The Big Derby Mash Up - three main events. $5 all day entry.
WHAT: Spanish & Latin Film Festival
WHEN: Screenings at 4pm and 7pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St
WHEN: 4pm
DETAILS: Beyond my grandfather Allende (Allende, mi abuelo Allende). Documentary film from Chile. Free entry, koha appreciated.
WHAT: Hymn Fest with guest organists
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Christ Church, Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Come and sing your favourite hymns with Margaret Thompson, Leonard Cave and Roger Little. Entry by donation at the door.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food.
WHAT: Sunday Grand Jam
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities & styles of music. Free. See Facebook page for more. MONDAY
WHAT: Painting for beginners
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
DETAILS: Tutor Richard Cotgrove, $55 per term. Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook page.
WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach
DETAILS: We warmly welcome new singers to our choir. Ph Mary Ann 02 2656 1949.
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: After the Storm - Japan, 2016, 117min, M adult themes. An affectionate, shrewdly observed family drama. See nzfilmsociety.org.nz TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets at Whanganui i-Site or point of departure.
WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Learn techniques for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant.
WHAT: Free one-hour tennis lessons
WHEN: From 5.45pm
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: Free lessons for seniors and non club members.
WHAT: Patchwork class
WHEN: 7pm to 9pm
WHERE: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
DETAILS: Tutored by Andrea Death. $55 per term. Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook for more.
