Thoughtful Thursday
When: 6.30pm
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: Armstrong: David Fairhead's 2019 film is a definitive life story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood in Ohio to his first steps on the moon, and beyond. $10 (cash) at the door or book at www.confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
FRIDAY
Stargazing
When: Half an hour after sundown
Where: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
Details: Entry is by donation (suggested $2, $5 family). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries.
Whanganui Vintage Weekend
When: All weekend
Where: Various locations
Details: Whanganui Vintage Weekend is about celebrating the very best of every era, be it magnificent machinery, fabulous fashion, buildings, music, theatre and food. See 48 Hours in Saturday's Chronicle for a full list of events or visit the whanganuivintageweekend.nz.
SATURDAY
Whanganui Retro Market
When: 8.30am-2pm rain or shine
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank
Details: The regular Saturday market takes on a retro theme for Whanganui Vintage Weekend, as stallholders bring out their original and recreated treasures from another era.
The Vintage Fair
When: 10am-4pm
Where: 79 Victoria Ave
Details: Shop for vintage, retro, antiques, collectables and fashion. $2 entry.
The Bard in the Bookstore
When: 2pm
Where: Patrick's Pre-Read Books, 65 Ridgway St
Details: Enjoy the highlights reel of The Merchant of Venice at this pop-up, abridged version of Shakespeare's black comedy. Gold coin entry.
Music Hall Variety
When: Doors open at 6pm
Where: Wanganui Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway St
Details: Vintage Weekend special. Music, vintage fashion parade, refreshments served with loads of fun.
Cooks Classic Athletics
When: 7pm-9pm
Where: Cooks Gardens
Details: Entry via Cooks St gate. Free entry, donations appreciated. Programmes available for sale.
Great Opera Moments
When: 7.30pm
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House
Details: An opportunity to be enchanted and entertained by all the students of the NZ Opera School. Adult $35, senior and student $30. See www.whanganuioperaweek.nz
Jon Toogood
When: 7.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Shihad frontman performs unplugged for a singalong show sharing his own songs and favourite covers along with some banter. Tickets $45.
SUNDAY
Radio Control Car Racing
When: 11.30am-5pm
Where: Bedford Ave
Details: $20 race entry. Contact WRCCC to find out more.
MONDAY
Jigger Rides
When: 10am-4pm
Where: Taupo Quay rail yards, 151 Taupo Quay
Details: Have fun rattling along the railway tracks on our restored jiggers. Vintage Weekend special $2 per person.
Heritage Walking Tours
When: 10am and 2pm
Where: Morning walk departs from Veteran Steps, Pukenamu Queens Park and afternoon walk departs from Whanganui i-Site.
Details: Hosted by Whanganui history and heritage expert Kyle Dalton. Booking essential. Book at Whanganui i-Site.
Christof van der Ven & Jed Parsons
When: 7.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: UK musician Christof van der Ven and Jed Parsons (NZ) join forces for their Together At Last tour.
TUESDAY
Farmers Market
When: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Where: All Saint's Church hall, Moana St, Whanganui East
Details: Local growers selling fruit, vegetables and free-range eggs.
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganui chronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, January 23, to Wednesday, January 29, is noon Tuesday, January 21.
