Meditation
When: 6pm-7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay
Details: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation $12.
Latin Film Festival - Ella es Ramona
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Mexican comedy She is Ramona. Free admission, koha appreciated.
A Taste of Ireland
When:7.30pm
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House
Details: Champion Irish dancers and musicians from around the globe performing unique music and dance. Adult $74.90, senior/student/group 8+ $67.90. Child 3-13 $59.90. Book at RWOH.
Tullara - Australian folk/roots artist
When: 8.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Multi-instrumentalist on her first tour of New Zealand. Tickets and info at eventbrite.
FRIDAY
Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
When: 10am-11.15am
Where: St Paul's Hall, Cooks St
Details: Music for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.
SATURDAY
Whanganui River Markets
When: 8.30am-1pm
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Craft market - Cottage Industries Revisited
When: 10am to 2.30pm
Where: St John building, 25 Tawa St
Details: A variety of craft stalls selling handmade goods, plants, gardening books and more. Hosted by St John Op Shop. Free entry.
Hanging flowers - Artwork for Lights on Bikes
When: 10.45 to 12.45
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
Details: Make a beautiful hanging flower lantern for Lights on Bikes. $10 per person. Bookings and prior payment essential. Phone 06 349 0506.
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Celebration
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: 791 Rangitatau East Rd, Kai Iwi
Details: Free entry. A chartered bus will depart from the War Memorial Hall at 10.30am and return at 3.30pm. $5 return, bookings essential via Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Facebook page.
Progress Castlecliff AGM
When:12pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: All welcome. Committee members wanted.
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.
Latin Film Festival - Calzones Rotos
When: 4pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Broken Panties - Chilean dramatic comedy. Free entry, koha appreciated.
The Replicants featuring Jordan Wallace
When:8.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: $10 at the door.
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 021 055 5476.
Whanganui Heritage Month - Downton Abbey High Tea
When: 2pm to 4pm
Where: Bushy Park Tarapuruhi, 791 Rangitatau East Rd, Kai Iwi
Details: Join us for high tea to welcome the big-screen adaptation of the Crowley family saga. Tickets $37 at the event. Proceeds to Whanganui Hospice.
MONDAY
Whanganui Film Society
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Mulholland Drive - David Lynch (2001), R16. An aspiring actress, a beautiful amnesiac and a hotshot director at the mercy of the Mob. See whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
Slimmers Support Group
When: 5pm
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire, 06 347 1613.
Art classes
When: 6pm
Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place
Details: Anyone interested in embroidery call Lorraine 027 338 8606 or 344 2702.
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. $10 start fee. Contact 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: Novice and experienced knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
Climate Change discussion
When: 5pm-6pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion
Details: If you live in Castlecliff, Whanganui District Council would like to hear your ideas and insights on how we deal with climate change.
September Wine Club
When: 6pm
Where: Frank Bar + Eatery, 98 Victoria Ave
Details: Hosted by Te Aro urban winery. $10 for tasting.
Mitre 10 Mega Ladies Night
When: 7pm-9pm
Where: Mitre 10 Mega, 200 Taupo Quay
Details: Bigger than ever - 50-plus activities, demonstrations and competitions. Register online at https://swiy.io/LadiesNight2019
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, September 19, to Wednesday, September 25, is Tuesday, September 17.
