What's on in Whanganui this week?

The 2018 Whanganui Festival of Cultures is on at Majestic Square this Saturday. Photo / Stuart Munro

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week. If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganuichronicle.co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, November 1, to Wednesday, November 7, is noon on Tuesday, October 30.

THURSDAY

WHAT: Waimarie Paddle Steamer
WHEN: 11am today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Boarding 10.30am, Hatrick Wharf
DETAILS: Two-hour cruises, adults $40 (locals), $45 (visitors), children $15. Book at Waimarie Museum, i-Site or online. WHAT: Pottery class
WHEN: 6.30pm to 9pm
WHERE: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
DETAILS: Tutored by Lindsay and Sonia Hopping. Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook page for more. WHAT: Thoughtful Thursday screening
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: The King of Kong – Seth Gordon's masterpiece on the good and evil side of real life 80s video gaming. $10 at the door or book a five-film pass for $35. Book at confluence.kiwi
WHAT: Justin 'Rusty' White on tour
WHEN: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: The Thinking Person's Idiot tour. Winner Best Male Comedian 2017 Go Media Comedy. Door sales $20.

WHAT: Spanish & Latin Film Festival
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: Costa Rican film Reverie (Espejismo). A young artist finds his pathway to redemption. Free entry, koha appreciated. See more at lasffnz.co.nz FRIDAY

WHAT: Free Tennis for Everyone
WHEN: Daylight hours during October (all week)
WHERE: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: All welcome to come and play.

WHAT: South Taranaki Arts Fest 2018
WHEN: Starts today
WHERE: Multiple venues
DETAILS: Visual arts, theatre, comedy, live music, workshops, pop-ups and more. See artsfest.co.nz WHAT: Stargazing
WHEN: At sundown (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.

SATURDAY

WHAT: Whanganui Festival of Cultures
WHEN: From 10am
WHERE: Majestic Square
DETAILS: International flavours of food and entertainment. Rain or shine.

WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.

WHAT: Whanganui Regional Museum Botanical Group
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: 50th Anniversary Weekend celebrations with field trips and dinner. Contact Margi Keys on 06 344 1250 or margikeys93@gmail.com

WHAT: Roller Derby
WHEN: 10.30am start
WHERE: Jubilee Stadium
DETAILS: The Big Derby Mash Up - three main events. $5 all day entry.

WHAT: Spanish & Latin Film Festival
WHEN: Screenings at 4pm and 7pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St
WHEN: 4pm
DETAILS: Beyond my grandfather Allende (Allende, mi abuelo Allende). Documentary film from Chile. Free entry, koha appreciated.

WHAT: Hymn Fest with guest organists
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Christ Church, Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Come and sing your favourite hymns with Margaret Thompson, Leonard Cave and Roger Little. Entry by donation at the door.

SUNDAY

WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food.

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 & styles of music. Free. See Facebook page for more. MONDAY

WHAT: Painting for beginners
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
DETAILS: Tutor Richard Cotgrove, $55 per term. Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook page.

WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach
DETAILS: We warmly welcome new singers to our choir. Ph Mary Ann 02 2656 1949.

WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: After the Storm - Japan, 2016, 117min, M adult themes. An affectionate, shrewdly observed family drama. See nzfilmsociety.org.nz TUESDAY

WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets at Whanganui i-Site or point of departure.

WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Learn techniques for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY

WHAT: Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant.

WHAT: Free one-hour tennis lessons
WHEN: From 5.45pm
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: Free lessons for seniors and non club members.

WHAT: Patchwork class
WHEN: 7pm to 9pm
WHERE: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
DETAILS: Tutored by Andrea Death. $55 per term. Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook for more.