WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: From 6pm (Friday and Wednesday)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Modern jive - beginner, intermediate and social dancing. $10 casual, concession cards are also available. See ceroc.co.nz.
WHAT: Scottish dancing for children
WHEN: 7pm to 8pm
WHERE: Carlton School hall
DETAILS: glendarroch@dance scottish.org.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: Beginners Bachata class
WHEN: 5.30 to 6.30pm
WHERE: Dance Whanganui, 21a Manuka St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Six-week beginners course to learn this Latin dance. $10 per session. Call Rene 021 274 5277 to learn more. dancewhanganui.com WHAT: Last of the Dinosaurs
WHEN: From 7.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Musicians Club, Drews Ave
DETAILS: The Slacks, The Blueveins, Dusta and Pat Mckenna Band. $10 entry, members $5.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Handcrafts Whanganui
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Back room, Community Arts Centre
DETAILS: Quality handcrafts and gifts for all occasions for sale.
WHAT: Wanganui Caravan Club Rally
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Top 10 Holiday Park, Aramoho
DETAILS: Meet for coffee to learn more about the rally and the club. Call Pat 027 430 6034 or Dave 027 443 1770 to find out more.
WHAT: Meditation class
WHEN: 10.30am (And Mondays 7.15 pm, Wednesdays 12.30pm)
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave (next to Bin Inn)
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858. Koha entry.
WHAT: Green Floor – surprise gig
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Green Floor have been adding to their repertoire. $10 at door.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Taihape Traders Market
WHEN: From 10am to 2pm
WHERE: Taihape Town Hall
DETAILS: Contact Kerry Stephens 027 484 7507.
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm.
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
MONDAY
WHAT: Morning yoga class
WHEN: 6.15am
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858, $10.
WHAT: Bolivia Card Group
WHEN: 1pm to 4pm every Monday
WHERE: Laird Park Bowling Club, 92 Peat St
DETAILS: $3 per session. Contact Serena 06 345 1664.
WHAT: Whanganui Scrabble Club
WHEN: 1pm (most Mondays)
WHERE: Gonville Library
DETAILS: Players of all abilities welcome. Contact Lynne 027 428 5758 (after 1pm).
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: Cover Girl – 1944 classic starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. nzfilmsociety.org.nz WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
DETAILS: Join an organic choir. Cost $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Euchre and Housie
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 1pm
WHERE: Gonville Bowling Club
DETAILS: Contact Janice 06 345 6286.
WHAT: Al-Anon meeting
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Quaker rooms, 256 Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Confidential support for people affected by another's drinking.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: An open class to learn meditation
WHEN: 12.30pm, koha entry
WHERE: Wisdom is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave
DETAILS: 06 345 5002 or 027 253 1858.
WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Guest DJ slot.