WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Your chance to show your talent to a warm and friendly audience
FRIDAY
WHAT: Poppy Day Appeal: "Not all wounds bleed"
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: All proceeds collected will be used to help Whanganui war veterans and their families
WHAT: Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
WHEN: 10am to 11.15am
WHERE: St Paul's hall, Cooks St
DETAILS: A fun music time for preschoolers. Gold coin entry
WHAT: PS Waimarie Cruise
WHEN: 11am to 1pm
WHERE: Hatrick's Wharf
DETAILS: Adult $45 ($40 for locals), child $15 (5-15 years, under 5 free), family pass $90 (2 adults, max 3 children)
WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: 6pm (and Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or see Facebook page
WHAT: Volunteer Whanganui's Whangavegas Fundraiser
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Station United Sports Club, Peat St
DETAILS: Cost $25. Tickets from Volunteer Whanganui, contact 06 347 9430 or 027 510 0134
WHAT: Kelvin Cruickshank Live
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Ages 16-plus. Cost $65. Book at the Opera House
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: 36th Annual Castrol Autumn Motorcycle Trial
WHEN: 8.30am
WHERE: Wanganui Vintage Car Club, Patapu St
DETAILS: Annual trial open to older motorcycles. Bikes available for the public to view from 8.30am to 9.30am
WHAT: Miss Ribena presents Wig Wars
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Drag queens battle it out to become Miss Drag Wanganui 2018. Entry $15. Pre-sales at Lucky; limited door sales
SUNDAY
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: Plumber Dan's Kids Fishing Competition
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: City wharf behind Property Brokers
DETAILS: For children up to 13 years. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register from 12.30pm on the day
WHAT: Whanganui Steam Train Experience
WHEN: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
WHERE: Departs Taupo Quay Rail Yard
DETAILS: Short steam train ride from Taupo Quay to Eastown and return. Cost adults $22, children under 13 $11, infants under 2 (on adult lap) free. Book: www.steaminc.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Science Forum
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: Science and Policy: Dr Verna Smith talks about the importance of science in public policy-making. Cost $4 members; $5 non-members. Supper provided
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Anzac Day Services
DETAILS: Whanganui Dawn Parade and Service, 5.15am War Memorial Centre. Marton Dawn Service, 6am Marton Memorial Hall. 28 Battalion Maori Service, 11am War Memorial Centre. Commemorative services at St Mary's Church 9am; All Saints Church 10am; Brunswick Hall 10am; Turakina School 10am; Mangapurua Trig memorial site 11am; Marton Park 2pm
WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: A weekly guest DJ slot
