Him - album release tour
When:8pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Him is Australian artist, Jazmine Rose touring NZ to promote her new album Snakes at Night. $10 door charge.
FRIDAY
June Green Drinks
When: 5.30pm
Where: Stellar Bar, Taupo Quay entrance
Details: Meet and mix with other sustainably-minded individuals. Guest speaker is enviroschool facilitator Ron Fisher. Please RSVP to whanganuigreendrinks@gmail.com.
Club night with TTTenor
When: 7.30m
Where: Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave
Details: Club Night open mic followed by TTTenor. Touring band fronted by three tenor saxophonists. $10 members, $15 non-members
Stargazing
When: At sundown (clear sky permitting)
Where: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
Details: Entry is by donation (suggested charge $2). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries.
John Pål Inderberg Trio
When:7pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Jazz trio all the way from Norway. Tickets $15 at the door.
SATURDAY
River Traders' Market
When: 8.30am-1pm
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Auditions
The Sound of Music
When: 9am to 12pm (and 9:30am to 3:30pm on Sunday)
Where: Amdram, 171 Guyton Street
Details: Amdram Theatre is holding auditions for cast members in the September production. For more information or to book an audition please contact production manager: Edwyna -344 7974 / 027 360 1335 - or email edmac@xtra.co.nz
Walking Tours
When: By appointment
Where: Whanganui i-Site.
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site.
Musicals and Movies
through the decades
When: 2pm
Where: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St
Details: Wanganui Community Choir with Shelley Walls and guest brass players. Adults $20, seniors $15, students $10, children under 12 free. Doors sales.
Smokefreerockquest
When:7pm
Where:Royal Wanganui Opera House
Details: Young Whanganui musicians perform live, original music in the 30th year of competitions which have launched the careers of some of NZ's biggest stars. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/children from RWOH.
SUNDAY
Castlecliff Market
When: 11am-3pm
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Mable the Tram
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Airport Control Tower
When: 1pm-3pm.
Where: Whanganui Airport
Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 0555 476.
Coffee, food, drinks
When: 11am to 6pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Julie and Satoru entertain. Entry free.
Andrew London Trio
When: 6.30pm
Where: St Johns Club 158 Glasgow Street
Details: General admission $20, members $10. A farewell to great friend and colleague, Nils Olsen.
MONDAY
Whanganui Film Society
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Heart of a Dog. Laurie Anderson's 2015 self-narrated punk meditation on love and death See whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz
Grassroots Singers
When: 6.30pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: We welcome new (and current) singers. Ph Mary Ann, 06 343 9981.
TUESDAY
Slimmers Support Group
Lose weight and keep it off.
When: 5pm.
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire, 06 347 1613.
Target Shooting
When: 7pm
Where: Old RSA shooting range underneath the Barracks in St Hill St
Details: RSA Target Shooting Wanganui smallbore club welcomes new members aged 13-plus to join for the winter season. $10 start fee. Contact club captain Graeme Simpson on 06 343 2772 or 020 408 19670.
WEDNESDAY
Knit and Yarn
When: 10am-noon.
Where: Ladies' Rest, 75 St Hill St
Details: Come and yarn over a cuppa with good company. Novice and experienced knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
Matariki Glow Show
When: 10am and 11.30am
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House
Details: Celebrate Matariki and learn about the characters from Māori myths and legends Tickets $10.50 from ticketek
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganuichronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, June 13, to Wednesday, June 19, is noon Tuesday, June 11.
