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What's on in Whanganui this week

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18 Jul, 2018 05:00 PM4 mins to read

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The Replicants Andrew Wetherall (left), Nigel Bateman, Ryan Calver and Uriah Wallace will play with Whiskey Mama at Lucky Bar on Saturday night. Photo/Paul Brooks

The Replicants Andrew Wetherall (left), Nigel Bateman, Ryan Calver and Uriah Wallace will play with Whiskey Mama at Lucky Bar on Saturday night. Photo/Paul Brooks

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, July 26, to Wednesday, August 1, is noon on Tuesday, July 24.

THURSDAY
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.

Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: Departs 11am.
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens.
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.

Drop-in meditation class
WHEN: 6pm to 7.30pm.
WHERE: Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay (riverside entry).
DETAILS: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org

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

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FRIDAY
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.

Whanganui City Guided Walking Tours
WHEN: By appointment.
WHERE: Depart from Whanganui i-Site.
DETAILS: Cost $10 per person. Contact 06 349 3258.

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.

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

Stargazing
WHEN: 7.30pm (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 or
alternative viewing times.

Logan Kitney and Finn Johansson
WHEN: From 7.30pm
WHERE: 53 Wilson Street
DETAILS: Double bill with comedian/magician and musician.

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

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Reusable Bag Stall
WHEN: From 9am
WHERE: Whanganui River Markets
DETAILS: Say Hi, grab a reusable fabric bag and talk Plastic Free July.

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.

The Pati Brothers - An International Journey
WHEN: 3pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Pene and Amitai Pati of Sole Mio fame with soprano Isabella Moore. Adult $70, senior $60, student $40. Tickets from the Opera House or www.royaloperahouse.co.nz

The Replicants & Whiskey Mama
WHEN: From 8.30pm
WHERE: 53 Wilson Street
DETAILS: The Replicants and Whiskey Mama are joining forces for a night of live music. $10 at the door.

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

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

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Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm.
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No12 vintage electric tram, $2.

Jazz at Lucky
WHEN: From 6pm
WHERE: 53 Wilson Street
DETAILS: Master musicians Geoff Culverwell, Craig Walters, Paul Dyne, Nick Van Dijk and Ds Malon play jazz, neo soul, latin grooves and vocal.

MONDAY
Morning yoga class
WHEN: 6.15am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave.
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858, $10.

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.

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

Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Fidelio – Alice's Journey, France 2014, R16. nzfilmsociety.org.nz

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TUESDAY
Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens.
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.

Euchre and Housie
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 1pm.
WHERE: Gonville Bowling Club.
DETAILS: Contact Janice 06 345 6286.

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

WEDNESDAY
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.

Grassroots Singers
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm.
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Join an organic choir. Cost $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.

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

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