WHAT: Thoughtful Thursday screening
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: Living The Change - Inspiring stories for a sustainable future. $10 at the door or book a five-film pass for $35. Book at confluence.kiwi
WHAT: Edith Collier talk
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Curator of Collections Jennifer Taylor Moore will present an illustrated talk about Whanganui artist Edith Collier - her life, significance as an early New Zealand modernist painter and a woman artist ahead of her time.
WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Show off your talent.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Ceroc Dance Wanganui
WHEN: From 6pm (Fridays & Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Ceroc is a modern jive, social partner dance done to chart toppers and old favourites. Adult: $10, students $8. Concession cards available. http://ceroc.co.nz.
WHAT: Stargazing
WHEN: 7.30pm (clear sky permitting)
WHERE: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
DETAILS: Entry is by donation (suggested charge of $2). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries or alternative viewing times.
WHAT: Warratahs – Drivin' Wheel tour
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Legendary NZ band celebrate 30th anniversary of their first gig in Wellington. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Scotts Ferry celebration
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Parewanui Rd, Scotts Ferry
DETAILS: A gathering to celebrate the completed restoration of the Scotts Ferry barge.
WHAT:Art Auction
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: The Villa Coffee House, 71 Liverpool St.
DETAILS: Support Briar's MS journey to Russia. Original oils on canvas and framed prints on offer.
WHAT: Mycoplasma bovis meeting
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Fordell Hotel
DETAILS: Hosted by the Ruapehu-Wanganui Rural Support Trust.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Peace At Last concert
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed Street.
DETAILS: Celebrating 100 years since the end of WWI. $20, seniors/student $15, children under 5 free. Door sales only.
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: Sunday Grand Jam
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities and styles of music.
MONDAY
WHAT: Twilight Walk
WHEN: 6.15pm
WHERE: Springvale Park (Parsons St entrance near Devon Rd).
DETAILS: Celebrating International Day Of The Older Person, especially those with replacement joints.
WHAT: Free Tennis for Everyone
WHEN: Daylight hours during October
WHERE: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: All welcome to come and play – any time, any day.
WHAT:Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: China's Van Goghs - See more at nzfilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Get creative by learning a variety of techniques, media and activities for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
WHAT:Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant on site.
WHAT: The Navy in Concert
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: The Royal New Zealand Navy Band will play a wide range of musical styles from traditional marches, memorable melodies of stage and screen, a touch jazz and a dash of Kiwiana. Adult $20, senior / student / unwaged $15, Child to 14yrs $10. Book online or at RWOH.
WHAT: Sharpen Up Your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Lucky will be serving up $10 tacos and pasta, and playing someone's favourite tunes.
