WHAT: Ol' King Cole.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House.
DETAILS: Wellington trio perform the songs of Nat King Cole. Royal Wanganui Opera House. Adults $35, Seniors $32, subscribers $20 (or prepay), Students $5.
WHAT: Open Mic Night.
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Show off your talent.
FRIDAY
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.
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: 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: Reset.
WHEN: From 9pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Whanganui-based band playing jazz, reggae, R'n'B, jazz and soul. $10 door charge.
WHAT: Scottish dancing for children.
WHEN: 7pm to 8pm.
WHERE: Carlton School hall, Carlton Ave.
DETAILS: glendarroch@dance scottish.org.nz.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets.
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm.
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank.
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Pop-up Koha Shed shop.
WHEN: 10am to 3pm (Saturday and Sunday).
WHERE: Whanganui East School hall, Patapu St.
DETAILS: Fab ball gowns retro vintage and leather. Gold coin or can of food entry. Fundraiser for Koha Shed.
WHAT: Meditation class.
WHEN: 10.30am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Binn Inn).
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858. Koha entry.
WHAT: Colour Your Mandala.
WHEN: 11am.
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Binn Inn).
DETAILS: Monthly women's group for creativity and self-expression. Contact Natasha on 027 253 1858 for more information.
SUNDAY
WHAT: More FM winter swim.
WHEN: 12pm.
WHERE: Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Gather at Duncan Pavilion from 11.30am ready for a debrief before the countdown to the plunge.
WHAT: Castlecliff Club open day.
WHEN: 12pm to 6pm.
WHERE: 4 Tennyson St.
DETAILS: Bring the family to the club this Sunday. Have a go at 8 ball, snooker and darts. Live entertainment with Wildcard.
WHAT: Taihape Traders Market.
WHEN: From 10am to 2pm.
WHERE: Taihape Town Hall.
DETAILS: Contact Kerry Stephens 027 484 7507.
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.
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market.
WHEN: 11am to 3pm.
WHERE: 5 Bryce St.
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT : NZ Founders Society Wanganui Branch.
WHEN : 2pm.
WHERE : St Andrews Church, Glasgow St.
DETAILS: Slideshow of postcards on landmarks, prominent places, structures and attractions by Geoff Potts and Bruce Isted.
WHAT: Musicians for the Sarjeant host Latin guitarist Cristián Huenuqueo.
WHEN: 4.30pm.
WHERE: Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Tickets $12, Gallery Friends & Stars $10. Purchase from Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 06 349 0506.
WHAT: Sunday Grand Jam.
WHEN: 6.30pm.
WHERE: The Grand Irish Pub, St Hill St.
DETAILS: Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All welcome.
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.
WHAT: Whanganui Scrabble Club.
WHEN: 1pm (most Mondays).
WHERE: Gonville Library (back room).
DETAILS: Players of all abilities welcome. Contact Lynne 027 428 5758 (after 1pm).
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society.
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Tangerine – Sean Baker's raunchy, adult comedy shot in West Hollywood in 2015 nzfilmsociety.org.nz.
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise.
WHEN: Departs 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: Resilient Farmer.
WHEN: 7pm.
WHERE: Bulls Rugby Club, Domain Rd, Bulls.
DETAILS: Doug Avery on weathering the challenges of life and the land. RSVP for catering purposes. Email bulls.community@xtra.co.nz.
WHAT: Al-Anon meeting.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Quaker rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
DETAILS: Confidential and anonymous support for people affected by another's drinking. Koha appreciated.
WHAT: Whanganui Science Forum.
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: A farewell to farms? Is animal farming finished? Researcher Allan Hardacre will discuss plant proteins and as meat alternatives and his view of the future. Members $4, non-members $5. Supper provided.
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: Sharpen up your Shuffle.
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm.
WHERE: Lucky Bar, 53 Wilson St.
DETAILS: Guest DJ slot.
WHAT: Grassroots Singers.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm.
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach.
DETAILS: Join an organic choir.
Cost $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.
