What's on in Whanganui

New Year's Day fun at the Whanganui East Pool.

Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is 12 noon on Wednesday.

TODAY
WHAT: Bass Drop Party
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Mint Cafe & Bar, Majestic Square
DETAILS: $20 at the door

WHAT: Shotz New Year's Eve party
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Shotz Bar, Guyton St
DETAILS: Free entry

FRIDAY
WHAT: New Year's Day celebration
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Whanganui East Aquatic Centre, Tinirau St
DETAILS: Gold coin donation

WHAT: Riverside Bar presents Fynthetic
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Riverside Bar, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $5 cover charge

SATURDAY
WHAT: Riverside Bar presents Strait Shooters
WHEN: 9.30pm
WHERE: Riverside Bar, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $5 cover charge

SUNDAY
WHAT: New Zealand Roller Sports Speed Championships half marathon and marathon
WHEN: Racing begins at 8.30am
WHERE: Cemetery Circuit, central Whanganui
DETAILS: Free entry

WEDNESDAY
WHAT: New Zealand Opera School lunch-time rectial
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Heritage House, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets $25, book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.