WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Show off your talent to a warm and friendly audience.
WHAT: Film premiere of Tully starring Charlize Theron
WHEN: Mocktails and nibbles 7pm, screening 7.30pm
WHERE: Embassy Theatre, Cinema 3
DETAILS: Cancer Society fundraising event. Tickets $20. Call 06 348 87402
WHAT: Drop-in meditation class
WHEN: 6pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay (riverside entry)
DETAILS: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
WHEN: 10am to 11.15am
WHERE: St Paul's hall, Cooks St
DETAILS: A fun music time for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.
WHAT: PS Waimarie Cruise
WHEN: 11am to 1pm
WHERE: Hatrick's Wharf
DETAILS: Adult $45 ($40 for locals), child $15 (5-15 years, under-5 free), family pass $90 (2 adults, max 3 children).
WHAT: Hobnail on tour
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: A blend of bluegrass, Celtic folk, pop, and rock'n'roll. Tickets are $20 through eventfinda.co.nz. Door sales available.
WHAT: Looking for Alaska with Albie and the Wolves
WHEN: Doors open 7.30pm, bands start 8 pm.
WHERE: Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave
DETAILS: Both of these bands played at the club in 2017 to rave reviews and are now on tour. Tickets are $15 pre-sale from eventfinda.co.nz or $20 on the door.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Rangitikei Market car boot sale
WHEN: 8am to 2pm
WHERE: Corner of Pukepapa Rd and SH3, Marton
DETAILS: Be sure to check it out and support the locals who are making this happen.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Musicians for the Sarjeant - Rivercity Big Band
WHEN: 4.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Tickets $12, gallery friends and stars $10. Purchase from Sarjeant on the Quay or by phoning 06 349 0506.
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11 am to 3 pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Rural Women fundraising walk
WHEN: Meet at 9.30am
WHERE: 171 Waikupu Rd, Okoia
DETAILS: A five-hour walk over private farms at Okoia with mountain views. $7 includes raffle and afternoon tea. Contact: Clare Adkins 06 342 4788
WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Wanganui Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society public screening
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: Fireworks Wednesday (Chaharshanbe-Soori). 2006 film from Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Arts Forum
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Have your say on the final draft of the arts and culture strategy, update the creative community on your own work and network over nibbles.
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.
