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EVERY MONDAY
Bharatanatyam Dance Classes For Adult Beginners Bayview House, Cardiff Bay. 8.15-9.15pm. Info 029 2075 1158.
Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting The Plum Tree, Canton, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392. A friendly social group offering the chance to “liven up your social life and meet new friends” through a varied events programme including theatre, live music, walks, badminton, table tennis and pub nights. More info at www.cardiffivc.org.uk.
Cardio Climb Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. High intensity workout combing cardio and climbing.
Children’s Ballroom Dancing Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-9pm. Info 01495 243252.
Community Choir Sessions Cornwall Street Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 07952 752823. Led by Pauline Down and taking place most Mondays; ring ahead to check.
India Dance Wales Classes Highmead House, Lisvane, Cardiff. Info 029 2075 1158. For Grade 3 to vocational level. These classes are by special application only at various points in the month – not on specific days, hence listing them here. To apply write to [email protected] with previous dance experience and reason for wanting to join India Dance Wales.
Newport Badminton Club Pill Millennium Centre, Newport. 7.30-8.30pm. Info 07789 965285. One of the largest badminton clubs in South East Wales. Monday club nights have coaching with Carissa Turner, the current Ladies Welsh number one, for juniors and then senior club members.
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464. Tours of the centre running daily for one hour. Advance booking recommended.
Ruff Folk Dance Club St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Birchgrove, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2051 3440. With Ian Lewis.
Salsa Classes Missoula, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651. Beginners for the first hour, then improvers/intermediate.
St Donats Atlantic Chorale St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm. Info 01446 799100. Choir rehearsals.
Tai Chi: Health Qigong Glyndwr Community Hall, Penarth. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.
Tango Dancing Argentine Barocco, Cardiff. 8-10.45pm, £3/£1. Info 029 2023 7332.
Tang Soo Do Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 07734 557767. Learn traditional Korean karate; beginners welcome.
Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12.30-1.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959. On tomorrow also.
Yoga With Valerie Price St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-9.30pm. Info [email protected]. 6.30-8pm: intermediate; 8.10-9.30pm: beginners.
EVERY TUESDAY
A Ballroom Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-11pm. Info 01495 243252.
Adult Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Tuesday to Thursday.
Advanced Belly Dance Cardiff Central Youth Club, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 5.30-6.45pm, £6/£30 for six sessions. Info 07872 306745. With Steph.
Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm. Info 07790 167560. Every Tuesday and Friday.
Beth’s Buns Pilates Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.
Bring It Pong 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New weekly session of table tennis, with two tables in the main bar (little known fact: table tennis is one of the best games to play while drinking).
Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm. Info www.funkypumpfitness.co.uk. Boxing-based high-intensity workout with a house soundtrack. First session free. In this gym every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Gitananda Yoga St David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd. 7-8.30pm, free. Info 01443 408065.
Glam Dram St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7pm. Info 01446 799100. Amateur theatre company for adults.
India Dance Wales – Bharatanatyam Classes Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5-6pm. Info 07410 977427. Beginners’ class.
India Dance Wales Classes Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Cardiff. 6.30-8pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to grade 2 and for all ages and abilities.
Jazz Workshops For Beginners Atradius Offices (4th floor), Cardiff Bay. 6.20-8pm, £10. Info 07806 625717. All instruments and ages welcome.
Karate Classes Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15-8.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959. With Emma Robins.
Kizomba Tango Classes 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Learn African samba here.
Laughter Yoga Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5 (suggested donation). Info www.sparklylaughter.co.uk. “No experience required, no stretching and no mats needed,” promise the organisers.
Learn To Rock’n’Roll 50s Style JK Club, Neath Rd, Briton Ferry. 8-10.30pm, £5. Info 07400 080101. Hosted by Frank, who also runs a similar class in Pencoed each Thursday. Lessons are from 8-9pm; there’s a disco from 9-10.30.
Life Drawing 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6-7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.
Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing The Garage, Swansea. 6-10pm. Info 01792 475147.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Ground Skills – Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 4.30-6pm); Hula Hoop (6-7pm); Performance (7-9pm); Circus Mishmash (6-8pm); Beginners Aerial L1 (8-10pm) and Static Trapeze L2 (8-10pm).
Off Centre Silver Dragon, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Adult drama group meeting weekly to develop performance skills.
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Open Mic Night Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info info@
porterscardiff.com.
Pregnancy Yoga Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 6-7.15pm, £35/£30 (five-week blocks). Info kalavathi@
omstudio.co.uk.
Salsa Classes Kapu, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651. Beginners’ class starts 7.30pm; improvers 8.30; bachata 9.30.
Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-10.30pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Every Tuesday. Beginners 7.15-8pm; Improvers 8.30-9.30pm; dancing 9.45-10.30pm.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Every Tuesday and Friday. This one visits Big Pit Mining Museum of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park (including BBNP visitors centre).
Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Continuation St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm. Info 029 2020 6042.
Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.30-6.30 + 6.45-8pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, £9. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. With Kalavathi Devi.
Yoga Share M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 5-7pm, £4 (suggested donation). Info 029 2047 3373. Led by Ashtanga practitioner Sarah Cleary.
Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Yoga With Valerie Price Llandough Institute, Penarth. 8.30-9.30pm. Info [email protected]. Mixed level class.
Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff. 6-7pm. Info 07891 712344. Led by Irene Davies, as is…
Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes St Faith Church Hall, Llanishen, Cardiff. 8-9pm. Info 07891 712344.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Adult Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4880.
A Tea Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 2-4pm. Info 01495 243252.
Beginners Belly Dancing Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.15-7.20pm, £6/£30 for six sessions. Info 07872 306745 / info@
burlesquecardiff.co.uk. With Steph.
Ceroc Dance Class Dockers Club, Swansea. 7.45pm-12am, £6/£8 freestyles. Info
City Of Cardiff Rotaract Meeting Refectory Cafe, Windsor Place, Cardiff. 6.30pm. Info 07768 108394. An 18-30s community group that integrates young professionals, students and refugees through community projects and social events.
Creepy Carmarthen The Guildhall, Carmarthen (starting point). 7pm, £7.50/£5. Info 01267 231557. Take a trip through Carmarthen’s ‘horrible history’ and meet murderers and their victims; visit the sites of grisly executions; discover dark secrets from bygone days – and find out where ghosts walk. Every week until Sept 28.
Drop-in Exploring Drawing Workshop Workers Gallery, Ynyshir, Rhondda. 7-9pm, £10. Info 01443 682034. With tutor Chris Williams.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Wake Up Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.15-8am, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 /
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Acrobatics Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Adult Acrobatics (6-8pm); Creative Aerial L3+ (8-10pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pub Quiz The Pilot, Penarth. 8pm. Info 029 2071 0615. With Hayley.
Salsa Classes Rhiwbina Recreational Club, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Day tours from Cardiff, every Wednesday and Saturday. This one visits Caerleon, Caerwent, Tintern Abbey, the Wye Valley, Abbey Mill Craft Centre and Raglan Castle.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 9.30-11am, 1-2.15pm + 7-9pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.
Yoga Trwy Gyfrwng Y Gymraeg Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm. Info [email protected].
Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments The Freaks Geeks and Autographs Store, Swansea. 5.30pm, £3.50. Info 07914 683534.
Zumba Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 6pm, £4. Info 07949 270618.
EVERY THURSDAY
Adult Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4880.
Alexander Technique & Yoga M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 11.30am-1pm, £16/£80 for six sessions. Info 029 2047 3373.
Art Club Penarth Pier Pavilion. 4.15-5.15pm, £5. Info 0844 8700887. Creative fun for 5-11-year-olds with tutor Becky.
Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Children 6-11 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4-5pm, £4.95. Info 07837 937351.
Bingo Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.
Biodanza Bishop Of Llandaff High School, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £6/£5. Info antoinette@
biodanza4all.com. “A fusion of music, movement and feeling” taught here by Antoinette Lorraine.
Breakdance The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-7pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757. Learn break dancing styles, uprock, freezes and power moves. For ages 8-18.
Ceroc Dance Class Lysaght Institute, Newport. 7.30-10.45pm, £8/£6 NUS. Info
Children’s Latin/Ballroom Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 4.30-8pm. Info 01495 243252.
Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm. Info www.funkypumpfitness.co.uk.
Hand Drumming Group Canton Uniting Church, Cardiff. 6-6.50pm, £15 (five weeks). Info 01446 401209. Hosted by Laura Bradshaw.
Hard Côr Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Join the Centre’s urban choir who blend choral singing with hip-hop. Every Thursday and Saturday; contact [email protected] for further details.
Hatch The Riverfront, Newport. 4.30pm, £8 per session/£60 per term. Info 01633 656757. New youth theatre programme organised by the Tin Shed Theatre Co.
Learn To Rock’n’Roll 50s Style Pencoed Rugby Club. 8-10.30pm, £5. Info 07400 080101. Hosted by Frank. Lessons are from 8-9pm; there’s a disco from 9-10.30.
Newport Badminton Club Newport Active Living Centre. 7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Flying Trapeze L1/2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L2 (6-8pm); Ropes & Silks L2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (8-10pm); Ropes & Silks L3 + 4 (8-10pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pilates Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6.15-7.15pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / [email protected]. Every Thursday.
Quiz Night NosDa, Cardiff. 8pm, £1. Info 029 2037 8866. With money, beers and pizza to be won.
Salsa Buena Class Little Shop Of Calm, Cowbridge. 8.30-10.30pm, free. Info 07800 565651. Beginners 8.30pm; improvers 9.30.
Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-11pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Beginners 7.15-8pm; improvers 8.30-9.30pm; Rueda 9.45-10.30pm.
Salsa Dancing Classes Revolucion De Cuba, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £6/£5 NUS. Info 029 2023 6689. Salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Thursday and Sunday. This one visits the Gower, Swansea Bay, Parc-Le-Breos, the Dylan Thomas Centre and more.
Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Albert Road Church & Community Centre, Penarth. 6.30-9.15pm. Info 029 2020 6042. 6.30-7.30: Tai Chi/Qigong; 7.45-9.15: Tai Chi Short Form.
Tai Chi / Qigong St Albans Church Hall, Splott, Cardiff. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.
The Alexander Technique M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 11.30am-1pm, £16. Info [email protected]. Small group class hosted by Mike Young.
Yoga Classes Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff. 6-7.15 + 7.15-8.30pm, £8/£6.50. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Mike Young.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7-8am + 1-2.30, 6-7.15 + 7.30-8.45pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. 11am: Mums & Baby yoga; 7.30pm: Pregnancy yoga.
EVERY FRIDAY
Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm. Info 07790 167560.
Bingo Lingo The Depot, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. This is now on every Friday and features street food, a wheel of fortune and “rubbish prizes”.
Cardiff Aikikai The Dojo, Roath, Cardiff. 6.30-10pm. Info [email protected].
Cardiff Table Tennis Community Club Upper Hall, Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 01446 412352. Featuring 16 table tennis tables; players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Children’s Tap/Ballet Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10.30-11.30am. Info 01495 243252.
Community Choir Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9.45-11.45am, £72/£48 (12 weeks). Info 01446 401209.
Little’ns Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 9.45-10.25am + 10.30-11.15am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757.
Newport Photographic Club Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee, Newport. 7.30pm. Info 01633 400685.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Aerial Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Aerial Conditioning (6-7.30pm); Flying Trapeze Taster (6-8pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Rhiwbina Farmers Market The Butchers Arms, Rhiwbina. 10am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
Tango Argentine Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. 7.30-8.45pm, £7/£4. Info 029 2023 7332. No experience or partner required.
Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Sbectrwm Community Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff. 1-2pm. Info 07891 712344. With Irene Davies.
EVERY SATURDAY
African Drumming Sessions Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10.30-11.30am, £5. Info 0844 8700887.
Ballroom Dancing Class Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am kids / 11am adults, £4 per class. Info 01685 384111. 10am: kids; 11am: adults; 12pm: private tuition.
Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 10-11.30am, £15. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Family Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 12, 2 + 4pm, £15. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Family Saturdays Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. Craft workshops for kids and parents.
Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 9.30am. Info www.funkypumpfitness.co.uk.
Hard Côr Sony Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
NoFit State Circus: Youth Circus Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10.30am-12pm, £7/£6 per session. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 10-11.30am); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 10.30-11.30am); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 11.30am-1pm).
Performance Academy Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-1pm, £10. Info 01685 384111. Offering professional theatre and performance coaching in dance, acting, musical theatre and singing.
Roath Real Food Market Mackintosh Sports Club Car Park, Roath, Cardiff. 9.30am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
Sewing Workshops Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 10am-1pm. Info 01633 673739. Hosted by Ellery Design – see www.ellerydesign.com for details of how to book and/or contact them.
St Mary Street Cardiff Market St Mary Street, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2019 0036. Selling artisan foods, vintage clothing, antique furniture and bric-a-brac.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 8-9.30am, £8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. With Kalavathi Devi.
EVERY SUNDAY
Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Adults Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12-1pm, £6.50. Info 07837 937351.
Bridgend Undercover Car Boot Sale Multistorey Car Park, Bridgend Town Centre. 7am-12pm, free (selling cars £6; selling cars with trailers £10). Info 01656 661338.
Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-12.30pm. Info 07872 306745. With Steph. Beginners and mixed ability class. More info at www.
cardiffcabaretclub.com.
Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 10-11.30am, £15. Info 029 2048 4880.
Cooper’s Quiz Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 to play. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Ben Cooper.
Draw Somebody’s Sunday Body Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Info 07830 381930. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.
Family Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 12, 2 + 4pm, £15. Info 029 2048 4880.
Farmers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Welsh producers sell their wares every week at this brand new market.
Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing Pontardawe Arts Centre. 6-10pm. Info 01792 863722.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth All Skills Jedi (11+, 12-2pm) and Youth Performance Jedi (11+, 2-4pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
*Riverside Farmers’ Market Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff. 10am-2pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982. Always worth a trip.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
Sunday Board Games Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Weekly session featuring a mixture of competitive and co-operative games.
MONDAY 1
Caged Paper Birds Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321. Holiday workshops for kids aged 5-13, running until Fri 26.
Firing Demo National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Mission Gallery present a special demonstration that shows the process of firing clay pots in our purpose built garden fire pits.
Get Involved: Performance At The New Theatre – Workshops Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 10am, free. Info 029 2039 1391. Arts Active, Community Music Wales, Earthfall, Literature Wales, Criw Celf and NoFit State have combined to create a cabaret/ variety style performance, by 14-25-year-olds and playing at the New Theatre on Fri 5 and Sat 6. Workshops are free but you have to register in advance via Eventbrite (put the event title in the search box). (Until Thurs 4)
Gwd Mondays: Musical Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Holiday Memory Drop-In Family Craft Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Making letters and postcards.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Summer holiday kids’ activity. (Until Sat 13)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sat 6)
Meat Free Mondays Arboreal, Cowbridge. 7pm, £18. Info [email protected]. Four-course supper club using local produce. Book in advance please.
Miners’ Fortnight Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3650. Come along and enjoy activities for the whole family including trails, soft play, dressing up and games. (Until Fri 5)
Mwldan Summer School: The Magic Balloon Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £45 (five days). Info 01239 621200. Sessions for 8-11-year-olds working with a professional director to develop theatre skills, culminating in a performance at the end of the week. (Until Fri 5)
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550. Two activities per week, featuring things like making pottery, jewellery or pizza, or trying archery or gladiator fighting. Also on Wed 3, Wed 10, Fri 12, Tue 16, Thurs 18, Mon 22, Wed 24 and Wed 31.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Padawan Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10am-4am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Aimed at ages 9-11. (Until Fri 5)
Poetry Open Mic The Capel, Bargoed. 7-10pm, free. Info 01443 830272. With guest reader John William.
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Wed 3, Sat 6, Mon 8, Wed 10, Fri 12, Sat 13, Mon 15, Wed 17, Fri 19, Mon 22, Wed 24, Fri 26, Sat 27 and Wed 31.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. To celebrate 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, this new science theatre show is inspired by the work of the Cardiff-born author. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out more about some familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die, on every day through the summer holidays. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Open mic night incorporating music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, cabaret etc. Also on Wed 15.
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758. An open group of writers who encourage others to write and also critique work. Here every first and third Monday of the month.
TUESDAY 2
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Ely Library, Cardiff. 12pm, free. Info 029 2087 3800. Stories, fun and the chance to meet some real animals with children’s author Taylor, who is at a few other Cardiff libraries today, then a bunch more on Tue 23.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Llanedeyrn Library, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2073 1428.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Radyr Library, Cardiff. 2pm, free. Info 029 2078 0996.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Splott Library, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2046 2522.
Miniature Story Books Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Get Involved: Performance At The New Theatre – Workshops Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 10am, free. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Thurs 4)
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
K’Nex Trains, Tracks & Bridges National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 6)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sat 6)
Miners’ Fortnight Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 5)
Mwldan Summer School: The Magic Balloon Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £45 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 5)
Newport’s High Street; A Look At Its Origins And Development Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 3pm, free. Info 01633 263977. One of Newport Museum’s bi-monthly Down Your Local sessions held in this jarhouse.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Padawan Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10am-4am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.
nofitstate.org. (Until Fri 5)
Quentin Blake: Inside Stories Family Workshop National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 4)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stinky Flicks Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am-2.30pm, £40 (five days). Info 029 2030 4400. Five-day course where people aged 9-13 investigate the history of the ‘gimmick’ within the cinematic tradition and work in collaboration to design and deliver a unique event based around Tim Burton’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (Until Fri 6)
Willow Weaving Plus Archery Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am. Info 01639 881635. Events for kids.
WEDNESDAY 3
August Craft Club Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6-9pm. Info 07933 844234. Hosted by Simple Knots Craft Club. It’s not obvious from the description if this is for adults, children or both.
Bat Walks National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500. Every Wednesday evening this month, albeit with slightly different start times each time.
Birds Of Prey St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10.30am, £5. Info 01446 799100. Eagles, vultures, alcons, hawks, kites and owls all appear, handled ably by Falconry UK
Crafty Fun For Children Oystermouth Castle Keep, Swansea. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01792 636000.
Crafty Summer Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Family craft day. Every Wednesday this month.
Felt Creatures Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Get Involved: Performance At The New Theatre – Workshops Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 10am, free. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Thurs 4)
Have A Go Printing Sessions The Printhaus, Canton, Cardiff. 5-8pm, free. Info 029 2022 0349.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
K’Nex Trains, Tracks & Bridges National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 6)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sat 6)
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Mwldan Summer School: The Magic Balloon Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £45 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 5)
National Play Day – Go Play! Belle Vue Park, Penarth. 3-7pm, free. Info 01446 700111.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Padawan Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10am-4am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.
nofitstate.org. (Until Fri 5)
Quentin Blake: Inside Stories Family Workshop National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 4)
Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Come to the museum and share your memories of Cardiff, on the first Wednesday of every month.
Sheep Trekking – Day Walk To Ilyn Y Fach Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £65/£45 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stinky Flicks Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am-2.30pm, £40 (five days). Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Fri 6)
Zoolab Animal Olympics Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-3.45pm, £9/£6 kids. Info 01639 881635. Find out what physical things animals can do in comparison to humans.
THURSDAY 4
Football: Welsh Super Cup Llanrumney Playing Fields, Cardiff. Info 08456 761166. Reputedly the UK’s longest-running football tournament, this has age categories from under-6 to youth (16 and over). Go to www.welshsupercup.com to find out more. (Until Sun 7)
Get Involved: Performance At The New Theatre – Workshops Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 10am, free. Info 029 2039 1391. (Finishes today)
Gintroduction 10 Mill Lane, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2115 1015. Gin tasting masterclass, every Thursday until 26 Sept. Yes, it really is free to drink posh gin! You need to book in advance though.
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Wed 10, Wed 17 and Sat 20.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Kaya Festival Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. 11am, £35/£119 weekend inc camping and parking/under-16s free. Info www.kayafestival.com. Festival of world music and arts, they say. There’s all manner of activities, dance, cabaret, massage, acupuncture, yoga, fire show, kids’ activities… and lots of live music and DJs which starts in earnest tomorrow. (Until Sun 7)
K’Nex Trains, Tracks & Bridges National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 6)
Lush Workshop Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 11am-3.30pm, £9. Info 01495 353370. Sessions of 45 minutes in which kids can make soaps, bath bombs etc with the help of popular high street store. If your child is good enough at it they may even get the chance to be moved overseas, along with the rest of Lush’s operation.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sat 6)
Masterclass: Classic Meat Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £195. Info 01443 222716.
Miners’ Fortnight Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 5)
Mwldan Summer School: The Magic Balloon Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £45 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 5)
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Padawan Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10am-4am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.
nofitstate.org. (Until Fri 5)
Quentin Blake: Inside Stories Family Workshop National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Finishes today)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stinky Flicks Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am-2.30pm, £40 (five days). Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Fri 6)
The Green Gathering Piercefield Park, Chepstow. £100 weekend/£75 age 16-17/£55 under-16s/under-11s free (four days). Info www.greengathering.org.uk. Music, speakers, poetry and films with an ethical, organic and holistic bent, over four days. Lineup to include And The Waters, The Antipoet, Anna Beecher, Blanty, Bea Everett, Bob Hillary And The Massive Mellow, Bones, Brockley Forest, Bruce Neil, Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw, Catron O’Neill, The Colossal Perverts Of Jazz, Creedy, Dansi, Declan Millar, De Fuego, Dohnut (“formerly known as Eating Disorder,” notes the festival website), The Don Bradmans, The Don Fox Scandal, Dub The Earth, Dub Thieves, Edd Donovan & The Wandering Moles, Ed Dowie, The Electric Brains, Fast Decline, Georgia Palmer, Geraint John Jones, Gilli Bloodaxe, Glastonbury Inter-Celtic Collective, Glowglobes, Hannah M Teasdale, Hayereyah And The Human Bridge Band, Here & Now, Hoopy Frood, Iron Eye, Iza Moon, Jaynii Group, Jazz Gnome Assassins, Jenn Hart, John Fairhurst, John Hegley, Johnny Solstice & The Doctor, Josh Robins, Kangaroo Moon, The King Driscolls, Little Sparrow, Lovinda Hart, Luke Concannon, Magic Bus, Marcus Moore, Mice In A Matchbox, Midnight Shelley, More Ice & Honey, Multiklunes, Neil Pike, Next Fix, Nik Turner’s Space Ritual, October, The Original Smirkins, The Outsiders, Pagan Love Cult, The Parachute Club, Pip Mountjoy, Phil Freizinger & Friends, Phil Ram, Presence Theatre, Rosie Swaine, Satori Vibes, Seize The Day, Sika, Sinnober, Tarantism, Tess Of The Circle, Tetchi, 3 Daft Monkeys, Trevor Carter, Twister, Ukejam, The Ukrainians, Viney, Voice DNA, The Wierdstring Band, Woof & Wilde and Ys. God, that took forever to type out. (Until Sun 7)
Zoo Animal Jewellery Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
FRIDAY 5
Basketball: Celtic Cup Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 3-9pm. Info 0300 3004923. A Federation Of Disability Sport event. (Until Sun 7)
Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392 / www.cardiffivc.org.uk. Meeting here on the first Friday of each month.
Clay Beetles And Butterflies Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Edge Festival Various venues, Solva, Pembrokeshire. 3pm, prices vary. Info www.
edgefestival.co.uk. Celebration of art, music, sport etc which debuted last year. Today features various readings in the literature tent from 3-9pm; a Nocturnal Nature Walk starting at 8.30pm in the Lower Solva car park; and live music from Rick Berry And The Retrospex in the Green Scar from 9pm. (Until Sun 7)
Farmers Market High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. Info 01685 725106. Quality produce from no more than 50 miles away, on the first Friday of each month.
Football: Welsh Super Cup Llanrumney Playing Fields, Cardiff. Info 08456 761166. (Until Sun 7)
Holiday Comic Book Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Drop-in family craft workshop.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Kaya Festival Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. 11am, £35/£119 weekend inc camping and parking/under-16s free. Info www.kayafestival.com. Featuring these live acts and DJs today: Asian Dub Foundation, Don Letts, Paul Trouble Anderson, Ma’Grass, The Scribes, I Set The Sea On Fire, Karl Phillips, Urband Soul, Des Mannay, Lee Blackmore, Mike Dennis Band, Moonshine Moonshine, The Fused, The Occasional Orchestra, DB Big Band, Emmanuel Okuni Annang Ghanaian Drumming, Holiday In The Mind, The Dharma Violets, Efa Supertramp, The Moon Birds, Dope Biscuits, Rye Milligan, The Chalk Outlines, The Broadcasts and more TBC. (Until Sun 7)
K’Nex Trains, Tracks & Bridges National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 6)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sat 6)
Masterclass: Classic Stocks & Sauces Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Miners’ Fortnight Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3650. (Finishes today)
Mwldan Summer School: The Magic Balloon Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £45 (five days). Info 01239 621200. With a performance at 4.30pm. (Finishes today)
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Padawan Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10am-4am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. (Finishes today)
Road To Rio Newport International Sports Centre. 11am-4pm. Info 01633 235609. A community and family Olympic sports festival.
Royal Imperial Wrestling – Tequila Sunrise 5 Naval Social Club, Port Talbot. 6.30pm, £6/£4 kids. Info 07538 991947.
Sheep Trekking – Forestry Trail Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £45/£35 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stinky Flicks Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am-2.30pm, £40 (five days). Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Fri 6)
The Green Gathering Piercefield Park, Chepstow. £100 weekend/£75 age 16-17/£55 under-16s/under-11s free (four days). Info www.greengathering.org.uk. (Until Sun 7)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. Adult bikes on sale from £60; kids’ bikes from £10. On tomorrow also, and every Friday this month.
SATURDAY 6
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Food Festival The Queens Hall, Narberth. 11am-5pm, £1//free kids. Info 029 2070 9292.
Art Walk Mission Gallery, Swansea (starting point). 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Adult workshop. Walk across the city, and return to the gallery to develop drawings further.
Basketball: Celtic Cup Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-7pm. Info 0300 3004923. (Until Sun 7)
Brecon County Show The Showground, Watton, Brecon. 7.30am-6pm, £10/£5 kids/free under-5s. Info 01874 611881. Over 200 trade exhibitors bringing you British farm produce, tractors and farm machinery, cars and garden equipment.
Cocktails N Crates Cardiff Speaker Hire, Dumbals Road, Cardiff. 2.30-11pm, £6.50/£4.50 adv. Info 029 2009 5590. All-day festival of, er, stuff. Main stage: eight live bands, a video wall, bar and cocktail shack with local craft beers. Acoustic stage: open mic with local songwriters, BBQ, rodeo bull and an outside seating and smoking area.
Craft Fair Coffee Cove Cafe Bar, Barry Island. 10am-3.30pm, free/£10 to set up a stall. Info 07948 399111. Every first Saturday of the month.
Darkened Rooms: Fantastic Mr Fox / Moonrise Kingdom Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2087 7959. Roald Dahl-themed double bill from ‘movie screeings in unusual locations’ specialists. It says here to visit www.
darkenedrooms.com for more info, but wasn’t listed on there when I looked.
Eclectic Crafters Centenary Hall, Maryport Street, Usk. Info [email protected]. Craft fair held on the first Saturday of each month.
Edge Festival Various venues, Solva, Pembrokeshire. 9am, prices vary. Info www.edgefestival.co.uk. Featuring activities on the football field all day, including a fairground, live music, football tournaments and a battle of the bands. (Until Sun 7)
Football: Welsh Super Cup Llanrumney Playing Fields, Cardiff. Info 08456 761166. (Until Sun 7)
Geekedfest Newport Centre. 9am-6pm, £10 adv/£4 kids (VIP £35/£25 kids; VIP weekend (£65/£45 kids)). Info 01633 656757. Film,TV and comic book convention with lots of special guests including Patricia Quinn from Rocky Horror. On tomorrow also.
Gin Stock II The Depot, Cardiff. 1-11pm, £5. Info 029 2034 1199. Featuring over 30 gins and some street food traders.
Handmade Arts And Crafts Market Tabernacl Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected].
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Kaya Festival Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. 11am, £35/£119 weekend inc camping and parking/under-16s free. Info www.kayafestival.com. Featuring these live acts and DJs today: The Selecter, Jerry Dammers, Judge Jules, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Dub Marta, Kiziah & The Kings, Lucan Mills, Millie Manders, Steel City Rhythm, The Stiff Joints, Tree House Fire, Zion Road, Applied Science, Turna Phrase, Frankie Knight, Hekky, Jack City, Otis Mensah, Roughion, Awoogah, Back To Verona, In By Ones, Ish-Brother, Mono Sideboards, Monoking, October Drift, Paul Fletcher Band, Ryan Young Music, The Balkaneers, The Homesteads, The Velcro Teddy Bears, The Broadcasts and more TBC. (Until Sun 7)
K’Nex Trains, Tracks & Bridges National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Living Histoery Weekend Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. Step back in time and find out about the lives of coal miners during WWII. On tomorrow also.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finishes today)
Masterclass Special: Seafood Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £195. Info 01443 222716.
Mindfulness And Life Drawing N Block, Llandaff Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University. 10am-3pm, £170 (two days). Info 029 2041 6070. Through combining the increased focus attained by mindful meditation techniques with the development of drawing skills, this course aims to improve students’ ability to draw the human figure. With Ed Jeavons; on tomorrow also.
Open Haus The Printhaus / The Boneyard, Canton, Cardiff. 10am-2pm, free. Info 029 2022 0349. Monthly open studios here, an opportunity to meet the artists and makers in this creative community. On the first Saturday of every month.
Roald Dahl Family Day Paget Rooms, Penarth. Info 029 2070 0721. Thematic cinema screenings and interactive activities.
Saturday Craft Workshop For Adults Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10.30am-1pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stinky Flicks Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am-2.30pm, £40 (five days). Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today)
The Green Gathering Piercefield Park, Chepstow. £100 weekend/£75 age 16-17/£55 under-16s/under-11s free (four days). Info www.greengathering.org.uk. (Until Sun 7)
Vintage & Antiques Fayre Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Info 07977 846509.
Wes Anderson Adventure Day Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay (meeting point). 3.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959. Darkened Rooms presnt showings of Fantastic Mr Fox, The Moonrise Kingdom and The Life Aquatic at venues which you will be informed of on the day.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SUNDAY 7
Basketball: Celtic Cup Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-4pm. Info 0300 3004923. (Finishes today)
Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.
Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran. 1-4pm. Info [email protected]. Every first Sunday of the month.
Dragon Pro Wrestling – Crouching Panda, Hidden Dragon Rodney Parade, Newport. 6-9.30pm, £7.50 adv. Info 07748 810095. Featuring Mike Bird, The Wild Boar, Panda Cub, Big Grizzly, Beano, The Pure Breed, Nixon Newell, Danny Jones, Wonderboy, Cal Adams and many more.
Edge Festival Various venues, Solva, Pembrokeshire. 9am, prices vary. Info www.edgefestival.co.uk. Featuring a kayak trip with marine biologist Lou Luddington and a Guided River Walk with National Park Ranger Ian Meopham (meet at the Lower Solva car park at 9am and 2.30pm respectively); a touch rugby tournament (main field, 3pm) and Kevin Tomlinson, On The Edge (Memorial Hall, 7pm). (Finishes today)
Family Boardgaming Day Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-3pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Hosted by Rules Of Play.
Football: Welsh Super Cup Llanrumney Playing Fields, Cardiff. Info 08456 761166. (Finishes today)
From The Mouths Of Babes Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.30am, free. Info 029 2030 4400. A gallery talk for kids by kids.
Geekedfest Newport Centre. 11am-5pm, £10 adv/£4 kids (VIP £35/£25 kids; VIP weekend £65/£45 kids). Info 01633 656757.
Gower Show 2016 Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, Gower. 9am-6pm, £10/£5 kids/free under-5s. Info 07470 494806. Traditional agricultural show aimed at families.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Kaya Festival Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. 11am, £35/£119 weekend inc camping and parking/under-16s free. Info www.kayafestival.com. Featuring these live acts and DJs today: Craig Charles, General Levy, Nessi Gomes, Boubacar Kafando & Zaama Nouma Band, Amira Khier, Field Marshal, Rony Rosado & The Mexican Brothers, Samba Tawe, Ahnuh Valentine, Arnivore, Four Authors, Little Folk, Moongazer, Smiling Ivy, Evil Turkeys, Gramercy Park, Hands Off Gretel, Heroics, Juju Nations, Maia, The Dapper Cadavers, The Harry McIntosh Project, The Maitree Express, The Marks Cartel, Wheneyesmeet, Akula Klass and more TBC. (Finishes today)
Living Histoery Weekend Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Mindfulness And Life Drawing N Block, Llandaff Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University. 10am-3pm, £170 (two days). Info 029 2041 6070.
Open Studios & Hangover Lounge Spit & Sawdust, Cardiff. 2-6pm, free. Info 029 2049 4741.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092. Take a pair of friendly Kune Kune pigs (from New Zealand, look a bit like Ewoks) for a walk, then return to the smallholding for refreshments. Every Sunday this month.
Quarterly Quiz Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, £1 to enter. Info 07933 844234. In collaboration with Clocktower Theatre Co and featuring prizes.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
The Green Gathering Piercefield Park, Chepstow. £100 weekend/£75 age 16-17/£55 under-16s/under-11s free (four days). Info www.greengathering.org.uk. (Finishes today)
Weber Essential Course Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 5-9pm, £99. Info 01443 222716. A Grill Academy course.
MONDAY 8
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Drop in to make a decoder to help you identify the main cloud types. (Until Sat 13)
Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class Plasnewydd YMCA, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £5. Info [email protected]. Second Monday of every month.
Holiday Memory Drop-In Family Craft Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Making photo frames.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054. On the second and fourth Monday of every month.
Mwldan Summer School: Lost In Space Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £55 (five days). Info 01239 621200. Sessions for 12-16-year-olds working with a professional director to develop theatre skills, culminating in a performance at the end of the week. (Until Fri 12)
Royal Sillhouettes Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
TUESDAY 9
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Explore a variety of worms in and create your own crafty worm to take away. (Until Thurs 11)
Drop In Den Building Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-3.30pm. Info 01639 881635.
Felt Masterpieces Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Learn felting using merino wool.
Football Fun Day Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01446 700111.
Hockey: Mixed Nationals Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2033 4981. On tomorrow also.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Mwldan Summer School: Lost In Space Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £55 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 12)
Philosophy Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Second Tuesday of every month.
Restoration Wigs And Moustaches Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Spirituality Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Second Tuesday of every month.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Science National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11.30am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Join CBBC’s science communicator Jon Chase to learn about the fascinating Science of Summer and how to make a cloud in a jam jar. Suitable for age 7 and over. (Until Thurs 11)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Becky Adams Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Create your own fabric keepsake book usig applique stitch, layers of fabrics or rubber stamps.
Welcome To The Hellmouth: An Interactive Buffy The Vampire Slayer Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2. Info 029 2039 7933.
WEDNESDAY 10
Athletics: Welsh Masters Open Swansea University Athletics Track. 6.45-9pm, £5. Info www.
welshmastersathletics.co.uk.
Bat Walks National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500.
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Country Games Day Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. Traditional games for kids including a gurning competition. Bit hardcore for the middle of the week! Plus storytelling and puppet shows.
Crafty Summer Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 11)
Creative Crowns Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Ffranki’s Summer Disco Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 10.30am, £6/free adults. Info 0845 2263510. A day of kids’ activities
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
The Herbivore 024: British Summertime Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £25. Info [email protected]. Five-course vegan supper club featuring summer fruit and veg from local growers at its peak. Book in advance please.
Hockey: Mixed Nationals Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2033 4981.
Masterclass Special: Classic Fish Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £195. Info 01443 222716.
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Mwldan Summer School: Lost In Space Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £55 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 12)
RSPB: Bringing Nature To Families Llanrumney Hub, Cardiff. 2.30-3.30pm, free. Info 029 2078 0994. Free event for children of all ages. On tomorrow also, in two more of the so-called hubs.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629. Established group aiming to provide constructive criticism, help, advice and guidance to its members. Also on Wed 24.
Sheep Trekking – Day Walk To Ilyn Y Fach Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £65/£45 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Family Fun Day Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 11am-3pm, £3. Info 01495 353370.
Summer Science National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11.30am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 11)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Bethan Ash Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Create improvised textile art using freeform collage.
Vale Of Glamorgan Agricultural Show Fonmon Castle, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6.30am-6pm, £12/£10 OAP/£5 kids. Info 07513 141698. Hosted by The Vale Of Glamorgan Agricultural Society and featuring over 200 trade stands.
Zoolab: Speedy The Snail Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-3.30pm. Info 01639 881635. Get hands-on with snails, snakes, lizards and tarantulas.
THURSDAY 11
Animal Magic Mask Making Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm. Info 01639 881635.
Card And Collage Castles Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Also on from Tue 16-Thurs 18. (Finishes today)
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 9pm, £8. Info 07538 878609. A walk through woodlands, ruins and graveyards, at a cheaper price than normal. Also on Tue 16, Thurs 18, Tue 23, Thurs 25 and Sun 28.
Gintroduction 10 Mill Lane, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2115 1015.
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984. Poetry open mic, every second and third Thursday of the month.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Juke Open Mic G39, Roath, Cardiff. 7-10pm, free. Info 029 2047 3633. One-off Juke evening in this gallery (part of its Tu Fewn programme), featuring performances from Patick Jones and Sara Annwyl.
Lego Experience Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 10.30am-4.30pm, £8. Info 01495 353370. Programme a Lego model and complete challenges, with an Olympics theme of some kind.
Masterclass: Seafood Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Mwldan Summer School: Lost In Space Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £55 (five days). Info 01239 621200. (Until Fri 12)
RSPB: Bringing Nature To Families Rumney Hub, Cardiff. 2.30-3.30pm, free. Info 029 2233 0661.
RSPB: Bringing Nature To Families St Mellons Hub, Cardiff. 11am-12pm, free. Info 029 2078 0992.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Sport In The Park Beechwood Park, Newport. 11am-4pm, £3 per child/£5 family pass/free adults. Info 01633 235609. The first of three sporting activity-based events in Newport parks this month, the others being on Sat 18 and Sat 25.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Science National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11.30am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finihses today)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Amanda Hislop Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Use fabric and layers of papers to create unique surfaces for stitch.
FRIDAY 12
Animation Studio Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Workshop for all ages.
Busy As A Bee Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 12 + 2pm, free. Info 01639 881635. Interactive shows hosted by two bees, Bouncy and Bumble.
Ceramic Coat Of Arms Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Chapter Sewcial: Alice Through The Looking Glass Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.45am-3.30pm, £22.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Kids can watch the movie named and also make related accessories from fabric.
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Family fun day for 0-5-year-olds on the second Friday of every month.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 13)
Masterclass: Pasta Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Mwldan Summer School: Lost In Space Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am-4pm, £55 (five days). Info 01239 621200. With a performance at 4.30pm. (Finishes today)
Red Kite Bash Various locations, Llanwrtyd Wells. Info 01591 610270. A fun bike ride through the hills and forests of the region, with distances of 14 to 25 miles. (Until Sun 14)
Solarsphere Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. 12pm, £45. Info [email protected]. Annual festival combining astronomy and music in a family-friendly yet somewhat psychedelically-inclined manner. Tonight there’s dark sky observing from midnight, and kids’ activities early on, while in the middle live music comes from Charlie Leavy, Civilian Zen, Steel Threads, Bell Hagg Orkestar and Poisoned Electric Head. (Until Sun 14)
Sheep Trekking – Forestry Trail Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £45/£35 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stitching Stories Drop-in Family Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Part of Swansea Festival Of Stitch. Also on Fri 19.
Summer Ceilidh The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £3. Info 01497 821762.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 13
Anthony Rhys: Q&A Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 2pm, free. Info 01685 384111. Talking about his exhibition 1868.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. On tomorrow also, plus Sat 20 and Sun 21.
Caerwent Craft Fayre Caerwent Village Hall, Monmouthshire. 2.30-4.30pm. Info [email protected]. Every second Saturday of the month.
Car Boot Sale Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Cardiff. 9.30am-1pm, free/£7 to set up a table. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event.
Ceramic Jewellery Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-1pm, £30. Info 029 2048 4611. With Christine Gittins.
Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow. 8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Cloud Decoders National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Champagne & Strawberries Evening Reception Pontypool Museum. 7pm, £12 adv. Info 01495 752036. Also featuring an art auction.
Chepstow Agricultural Society Show Chepstow Racecourse. 9am-5pm, £4-£10. Info 01291 622260.
Cottage Craft Fair Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 475715.
Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session. Info 029 2048 4611. With Suzen Millodot every month.
Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.
Forge Music Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11.30am-3.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Activities and opportunities for people aged 14-19 to play music with others. Also on Sat 20.
Grand Medieval Mêlée Cardiff Castle. £2-£6. Info 029 2087 8100. All-day event featuring demonstrations of falconry, plus medieval games and family activities. On tomorrow also.
Hunt The Seagull: Summer Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Ice Hockey: Pre-Season – Cardiff Devils v Medvescak Zagreb Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001. These two teams are playing tomorrow also, then there’s three more friendlies on Sat 20, Sun 21 and Sat 27.
Information Lecture About Spiritual Healing Through The Teaching Of Bruno Groening Syndicate Room, Holiday Inn, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free (donations accepted). Info 07738 533322. Led by speaker Michael McArdle and followed by a similar event in Newport (see below).
Information Lecture About Spiritual Healing Through The Teaching Of Bruno Groening Newport Centre. 3-5pm, free (donations accepted). Info 07738 533322.
Makers Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Masterclass: Classic Desserts Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Mini In The Bay 2016 Cardiff Bay. 9am, free. Info www.cardiffminiclub.co.uk. Cardiff Mini Club with a day that starts at Cardiff Gate Services for a run into town, if you’re a club member, and ends outside the Wales Millennium Centre where the motors will be parked up until 4pm.
Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles. 9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.
Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free. Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.
Open Hearth Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 2.30pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510. Explore the world of traditional storytelling with The Hearth Storytellers in a relaxed family setting.
Photography Club Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10.30am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Adult workshop with Rachel Leahy.
Pride Cymru 2016 Churchill Way + Coopers Field, Cardiff. 10.30am-9pm, £10 adv/£7 kids/£14 multi-entry. Info 029 2087 2087. Featuring a parade from Churchill Way to Coopers Field, then the traditional jamboree in the park featuring performances from Heather Peace, B*Witched, Joe & Jake, Danny Beard, Jordan Gray, Adam All, Kara Van Park and Leighton Jones.
Red Kite Bash & Cider Cycle Various locations, Llanwrtyd Wells. Info 01591 610270. Today also features intermittent checkpoints where one drinks cider, either Ralph’s or an unnamed keg option. (Until Sun 14)
Red Kite Photography Day Venue TBC, nr Llandovery. £85. Info 01874 749092. Spend the day with award-winning photographer Gareth Scanlon, learning about wildlife and photographing Red Kites. A Good Day Out event.
Rob Gittins: The Working Life Of A Screenwriter – A Workshop For Adults Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1.30-4.30pm, £2.30-£7. Info 01792 463980. Fella who’s written for Eastenders, Casualty, The Bill and a bunch more talks about the trade, and its tricks.
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Solarsphere Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. 9am, £45. Info [email protected]. Featuring dark sky observing, kids’ activities, workshops, talks, comedy from Owen Niblock and live music from John The Baptist, Gareth Jones, V0id, Alien Stash Tin, Babal and The Hawklords. (Until Sun 14)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Fri 19, Sat 20, Fri 26 and Sat 27.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Talk At 4 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Richard Higlett and Thomas Williams host a guide to the current art exhibition here.
Vale Of Glamorgan Housing & Visible Services Family Fete Upper Gladstone Gardens, Barry. 12pm, free. Info 01446 700111.
SUNDAY 14
Art Taster Workshops Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 3-5pm, £6,.50. Info 01495 353370.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Diddy Rascals Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 2-5pm, £8/£5 kids/free under 18 months. Info 01633 868239. Daytime rave for young children. Like a grownup rave it has DJs, but unlike a grownup rave there’s also face painting, balloons and goody bags.
Festival Of Dogs Carmarthen Showground. £7/£4 kids/free under-2s. Info [email protected]. Featuring a dog show, raffles to win tickets to Crufts, falconry demonstrations, photography sessions, free training and behaviour advice, bouncy castles and fair rides. Please tell me those last two are for the dogs! I’m pinning all my hopes on this being the case.
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Grand Medieval Mêlée Cardiff Castle. £2-£6. Info 029 2087 8100.
Help And Healing On The Spiritual Path – Medically Verifiable The Grand Hotel, Swansea. 11am-1pm, free (donations accepted). Info 07738 533322. A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Also on Tue 23.
Ice Hockey: Pre-Season – Cardiff Devils v Medvescak Zagreb Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Makers Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Marina Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Meet Mr Trevithick National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. AKA the man who invented the world’s first steam locomotive.
Penydarren Steam Loco National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Police Awareness Activity Day National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-5pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Young people are invited to learn about the work of the famous emergency service whose good work is sadly spoiled by the bad apples in their midst. There’ll also be demonstrations by the support teams, who will perhaps then kettle themselves for several hours afterwards.
Porthcawl Miniature Railway National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. I guess all these railway-based events here are part of the same event, really, but I’ve typed them all out now.
Pre-Loved Popup Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Red Kite Bash Various locations, Llanwrtyd Wells. Info 01591 610270. (Finishes today)
Solarsphere Penmaenau Farm, Builth Wells. 9am, £45. Info [email protected]. Featuring dark sky observing from 10pm, kids’ activities, workshops, talks, comedy form Dan Mitchell and live music from Solar Flame, Devon Bird, Freekshow, Anubis and Helen Arney. (Finishes today)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Weber American Barbecue Course Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-2pm, £129. Info 01443 222716. A Grill Academy course.
MONDAY 15
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. Two week-long family friendly gatherings with emphasis on engagement, exchange and fun, they say. Features workshops, talks, walks, performances and activities for adults and kids alike. A full programme of info will appear at www.
fforestgather.co.uk in due course, I’d imagine (Until Sun 21)
Gwd Mondays Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Holiday Memory Drop-In Family Craft Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Making something called a story suitcase game.
Join In The Games Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11.30am-3pm, £3. Info 01639 881635. Run around games, parachute games and two person giant Twister.
Quilling Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Rock School Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. Summer course where kids can learn instruments, how to be in a band etc. (Until Fri 19)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Try your hand on a replica 19th century rope-making machine that twists long threads into a perfect twine. (Until Sun 21)
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Camp Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. This is aimed at ages 6-11 and will feature various games, instruments, iPads etc. (Until Fri 19)
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 18)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
TUESDAY 16
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 18)
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 9pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Fantastic Felt Plus Archery Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm. Info 01639 881635.
Favourite Fairy Tales Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 11am-3pm, £3.50. Info 01495 353370. Kids’ event hosted by Fiona Angwin.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Sun 21)
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Pembrokeshire County Show County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. 7.30am, £8-£19. Info 01437 764331. The largest agricultural county show in Wales returns with family activities across several arenas. Many of them are based around men in white coats inspecting cows’ teeth or whatever, but there’s also a prominent photo of a monster truck on the website. (Until Thurs 18)
Photography Studio Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Photograph your own tiny Lego Adventure and filter via Instagram. Please bring your own camera.
Rock School Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 21)
Sculpture Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Camp Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Smith & Jones Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Knit either the shawl or mitts from the new ‘Severn Collection’.
Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995. Also on Tue 30.
The Art Of Haiku Cwtsh, Newport. 6-9pm, £25 (two sessions). Info
[email protected]. A practical introduction and exploration of the art of haiku poetry, including a haiku masterclass and a weekend “haiku walk” in Newport’s Bellevue Park. With Paul Chambers. Also on Sat 20.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 18)
WEDNESDAY 17
Bat Walks National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.30pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500.
Beach Fun Day Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. Family activities which, despite the name, are not actually dependent on it being beach weather.
Ceramic Jewellery – Mother & Daughter Day Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-1pm, £30/£15 under-18s. Info 029 2048 4611. With Christine Gittins.
Children’s Poetry Workshops Cwtsh, Newport. 11am-1.30pm, £5. Info
[email protected]. Exploring haiku poetry and the Revolting Rhymes of Roald Dahl. With Paul Chambers; also on Wed 24.
Crafty Summer Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 18)
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Sun 21)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Blackburn Rovers Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Masterclass: Pastry Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Miniature Clothes Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Museums Friends Lecture National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10.30am, £10. Info 029 2039 7951. ‘The Archaeology Of Sustainable Agriculture’, by Erika Guttmann-Bond.
Pembrokeshire County Show County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. 7.30am, £8-£19. Info 01437 764331. (Until Thurs 18)
Rock School Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 21)
Sheep Trekking – Day Walk To Ilyn Y Fach Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £65/£45 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Spice Preview Night Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 07429 598414. A chance for you to go along and see what you might get out of this adventure, activity, sports and social group.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Summer Camp Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Mandy Nash Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Experiment with a selection of wool pieces to create a variety of textures in felt using resists and fabric.
The Great Zoolab Bug Hunt Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm, £3. Info 01639 881635.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 18)
THURSDAY 18
Charity Rioja Gala Dinner Chapel 1877, Cardiff. 7pm, £39. Info 029 2022 2020. Five courses of Spanish food and three glasses of wine, in aid of Welsh Hearts.
Crafty Worms National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Finishes today)
Cut Out Patterns Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 9pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Sun 21)
Flower Power Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm, £3. Info 01639 881635. Learn the art of origami.
Gintroduction 10 Mill Lane, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2115 1015.
Gwyl Pontardawe Festival Various locations, Pontardawe. Info www.pontardawe.org. Featuring live music, dance, a street market and other activities across eight venues and four outdoor stages. (Until Sun 21)
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984.
Masterclass: Vegetarian Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716.
Minecraft & Animation Workshops Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 10.30am-4.30pm, £8/£15 for both workshops. Info 01495 353370. Suitable for ages 7+.
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Pembrokeshire County Show County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. 7.30am, £8-£19. Info 01437 764331. (Finishes today)
RawFfest The Riverfront, Newport. 5pm, £50/£15 per day. Info 01633 656757. Four-day interactive arts event aimed at and programmed by young people. Today includes an introductory session (5-6pm), twmpath (8.30-10pm) and silent disco followed by a silent twmpath (a world first, claim the organisers, and they’re probably right) (8.30-10pm). More info at www.rawffest.wales. (Until Sun 21)
Rock School Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 21)
Sport In The Park Rogerstone Welfare Ground, Newport. 11am-4pm, £3 per child/£5 family pass/free adults. Info 01633 235609.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 5-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk. Back, and in a bigger locatrion than last year, this will feature a few dozen trucks, stalls etc. On from Thursday to Sunday until Sun 25 Sept.
Summer Camp Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Until Fri 19)
Swansea Festival Of Stitch Workshop: Sheila Davies Swansea Museum. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected]. Explore colour by applying paint and stitch to create a sumptuous background.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Finishes today)
FRIDAY 19
Badminton: Para Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 12-10pm. Info 0845 0454301. (Until Sun 21)
Children’s Day Oystermouth Castle, Swansea. 11am, £3/free adults. Info 01792 636000. Including a gender binary-tastic Pirates & Princesses fancy dress party. On tomorrow also.
Elementary Didgeridoo Festival Baskerville Hall, Hay-On-Wye. £65 weekend/£25 kids 10-15/free under-10s. Info www.elementarydidgefest.co.uk. Three days of didgeridoo-themed music, workshops, performance and jamming. Main stage: The DeadEyes, Karssen & Jefferson and a headliner TBC. (Until Sun 21)
Essential Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 9.30pm, £11.50. Info 07538 878609. By Cardiff History & Hauntings. On tomorrow also, plus Tue 30.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Sun 21)
Gwyl Pontardawe Festival Various locations, Pontardawe. Info www.pontardawe.org. (Until Sun 21)
Karen Wilson Ex Servicemens Club, Taffs Well, nr Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 029 2025 0731. Spirit medium.
Merthyr By The Sea Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 1-7pm, free. Info 01685 384111. An artificial (albeit sandy) beach gets put in the town centre, with activities to be had. On tomorrow also.
Monoprint T-Shirts Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Origami Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
RawFfest The Riverfront, Newport. 11am, £50/£15 per day. Info 01633 656757. Today includes an opera workshop running in 90-minute slots throoughout the day; Q&A with Phil George, Chair of Arts Council Of Wales (11.30am-12pm); singer-songwriters playing outdoors from 12-6pm; a short story workshop (1-2.30pm); a scratch performance inspired by an early Roald Dahl short story (slots from 2-4pm); a film-making workshop (3-4.30pm); Clare Potter on “the dark side of Tredegar House” (5pm); an adaption of a new graphic novel, The Bargoed Miracle (7pm); and Shuffle Live, an eclectic music programme (8-10pm). (Until Sun 21)
Rock School Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Finishes today)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 21)
Sheep Trekking – Forestry Trail Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £45/£35 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
South Wales Pirate Festival 2016 Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-5pm, £5.50/£4 kids. Info 01291 420241. Just so’s you know, this is aimed at actual children, not manchildren. (Until Sun 21)
So You Think You’re Smart? Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, free. Info 01495 243252. Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stitching Stories Drop-in Family Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 5-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
Summer Camp Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10am-3pm, £25 adv (five days). Info 01495 243252. (Finishes today)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 20
Artist Talk: Geraint Evans Penarth Pier Pavilion. 1.45pm, free. Info 0844 8700887. Relating to Evans’ exhibition which is showing here this month.
Badminton: Para Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 12-10pm. Info 0845 0454301. (Until Sun 21)
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782.
Children’s Day Oystermouth Castle, Swansea. 11am, £3/free adults. Info 01792 636000.
Elementary Didgeridoo Festival Baskerville Hall, Hay-On-Wye. £65 weekend/£25 kids 10-15/free under-10s. Info www.elementarydidgefest.co.uk. Main stage: Akot, Zalem, Inta Africa and Soma. Outdoor stage: Adam Scriven, Aboriginal Dance Troupe, Harry West, The DeadEyes, Jonny Cope and an open mic slot. (Until Sun 21)
Essential Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 9.30pm, £11.50. Info 07538 878609.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Sun 21)
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Hull City Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Forge Music Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11.30am-3.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Gwyl Pontardawe Festival Various locations, Pontardawe. Info www.pontardawe.org. Today features the Pontardawe Summer Festival Of Music & Dance. (Until Sun 21)
Healing And Health – Is This A Dream In Our Day And Age? Syndicate Room, Holiday Inn, Cardiff. 10.30am-5.30pm, free (donations accepted). Info www.bruno-groening.org/english. A day of lectures about early 20th century German mystic and healer Bruno Groening. Plus a documentary film, The Phenomenon Bruno Groening – On The Tracks Of The Miracle Healer.
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Ice Hockey: Pre-Season – Cardiff Devils v Banska Bystrica Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001. On tomorrow also.
Merthyr By The Sea Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 1-7pm, free. Info 01685 384111.
Nantgarw Craft Fair Nantgarw China Works. 11am-3pm, free. Info [email protected]. Every third Saturday of the month.
Photography: Capturing The Natural World Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10am-4pm, £120. Info 01600 714595.
Pirate Weekend National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. On tomorrow also.
Presidential Lecture National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. By Justin Champion and organised by the Historical Association, Swansea Branch.
RawFfest The Riverfront, Newport. 11am, £50/£15 per day. Info 01633 656757. Today includes an introduction to dance and movement from NDCWales (11am); a short story workshop (1-2.30pm); Ballet With Attitude (3-4.30 and 5-6.30pm); a dance piece from Volcano Youth Company (3pm); Torch Youth Theatre’s Tales From A Small Town (6pm); Penygraig Youth Theatre’s Changed (7.30pm); and a perform,ance by Hummadruz The Black Light Theatre Of Wales (9pm). (Until Sun 21)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 21)
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
South Wales Pirate Festival 2016 Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-5pm, £5.50/£4 kids. Info 01291 420241. (Until Sun 21)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 2-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
The Art Of Haiku Cwtsh, Newport. 11am-2pm, £25 (two sessions). Info
SUNDAY 21
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Food Market Mackintosh Sports Club. Roath, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, £1/free kids. Info 029 2070 9292.
Art Taster Workshops Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 3-5pm, £6.50. Info 01495 353370.
Attack! Pro Wrestling – Thank God It’s Not Winter Slam Walkabout, Cardiff. 6pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2072 7930. Indy wrestling faves with what they claim is their biggest show ever, and all wrapped up before Summerslam starts on TV – which you can watch in this bar too.
Badminton: Para Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 12-10pm. Info 0845 0454301. (Finishes today)
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Cardiff Creative Writers Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6pm, free. Info 07830 381930. An open forum to discuss work, new reads, author news etc. Third Sunday of each month.
Digital Pattern & Screen Printing Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £15. Info 01792 652016. With Tim Stokes and Terri Saunders.
Elementary Didgeridoo Festival Baskerville Hall, Hay-On-Wye. £65 weekend/£25 kids 10-15/free under-10s. Info www.elementarydidgefest.co.uk. Main stage: Alchemist Wardrobe, Didgebeat George & Snowy, Wildwood and a jam session. Outdoor stage: Aboriginal Dance Troupe, Wildwood, Chris Puleston and friends, Steve Frost and various open mic slots. (Finishes today)
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. The second week of activities starts tomorrow and goes on until Mon 29. You can go to both weeks if you’re really mad for it. (Finishes today)
Gwyl Pontardawe Festival Various locations, Pontardawe. Info www.pontardawe.org. Today features the Mynydd Gellionnen Folk Service in Gellionnen Chapel (10.30am) and a Valley Folk Club Showcase in Pontardawe Rugby Club (2-5pm). (Finishes today)
Ice Hockey: Pre-Season – Cardiff Devils v Banska Bystrica Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Mumbles Charity Champagne Day Oystermouth Castle, Swansea. 5pm, £5. Info 01792 636000. Jazz.
Pantomime Auditions Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 2-6pm, free. Info 01495 243252. Hosted by the Rubber Chicken Players, who will be putting on a production of Sleeping Beauty around Christmas (I presume).
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Pirate Weekend National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
RawFfest The Riverfront, Newport. 11am, £50/£15 per day. Info 01633 656757. Today includes a NoFit State Circus workshop (11am-12.30pm) followed by a performance at 1pm; Ranters’ Corner, where people are invited to speak their brains about stuff (without being sweary or offensive) for five minutes at a time (12-2pm) and a fashion show, I Design Dreams (2pm). (Finishes today)
Rope Machine National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
South Wales Pirate Festival 2016 Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-5pm, £5.50/£4 kids. Info 01291 420241. (Finishes today)
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 12-6pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
The Big Swansea Food & Drink Festival Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 10am. Info 01792 475715. Food stalls, music, demos, crafts etc.
The Phenomenon Bruno Groening – In The Footsteps Of The Miracle Healer The Grand Hotel, Swansea. 10.30am-5.30pm, free (donations accepted). Info 07738 533322.
MONDAY 22
Comedy Dress Up Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School The Riverfront, Newport. 1-4pm, £60 (five days). Info 01633 656757. Daily workshops including skills in gameplay, live performance and storytelling whilst using different theatrical genres and styles along the way. (Until Fri 26)
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. Annual event in this town celebrating Victorian history and culture, because why not. There are various activities around town plus one major one each day; today is a British Raj-themed evening with a buffet. (Until Sun 28)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. Era-specific family activities. (Until Sun 28)
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Jedi Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 9.30am-5.30am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Aimed at kids over 11. (Until Fri 26)
Phizzwizarding Dream Jars Roald Dahl Inspired Drop-in Family Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. First in a week of workshops and activities inspired by Roald Dahl.
Redhouse Performance Academy Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9.30am-4.30pm, £75 (five days). Info 01685 384111. A week of singing, dancing and acting workshops with a Roald Dahl theme. Workshops are tailored around individual student abilities and culminate in a show for parents on the Friday. (Until Fri 26)
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
TUESDAY 23
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Activity Workshop St Mellons Hub, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2078 0992. Creative writing with a Willy Wonka theme.
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Activity Workshop Whitchurch Library, Cardiff. 2pm, free. Info 029 2062 8951.
Cricket: County Championship – Glamorgan v Sussex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Fri 26)
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School The Riverfront, Newport. 1-4pm, £60 (five days). Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 26)
Help And Healing On The Spiritual Path – Medically Verifiable The Grand Hotel, Swansea. 7-9pm, free (donations accepted). Info 07738 533322. This month’s final Bruno Groening-themed lecture, so probably a good place to note that I consider this guy’s work to be complete quack garbage to the point where I feel a bit icky about even putting these listings in.
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. Today features a tea dance (3pm, Hotel Commodore) and a performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson (Albert Hall, 7.30pm). (Until Sun 28)
Masters Of Invention Poetry Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-3pm, £2. Info 01792 463980.
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sun 28)
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Cathays Library, Cardiff. 2pm, free. Info 029 2078 5580.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Llanrumney Hub, Cardiff. 3.15pm, free. Info 029 2078 0994.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor Rhydypennau Library, Cardiff. 12pm, free. Info 029 2075 4657.
Meet The Animals With BB Taylor St Mellons Library, Cardiff. 4.30pm, free. Info 029 2078 0992.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Jedi Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 9.30am-5.30am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. (Until Fri 26)
Painting Studio Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016.
Pirate Pandemonium Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 11am-3pm, £6.50. Info 01495 353370.
Redhouse Performance Academy Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9.30am-4.30pm, £75 (five days). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 26)
Roald Dahl Dream Jar Workshop Llanedeyrn Library, Cardiff. 2.30pm, free. Info 029 2073 1428.
Small Book Of Humour Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
The Imagination Of Roald Dahl: Storytelling Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 25)
WEDNESDAY 24
Bat Walks National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.15pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500.
Chapter Sewcial: The Secret Life Of Pets Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10.45am-3.30pm, £22.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Make a mini felt dog or cat as well as watching the movie.
Children’s Poetry Workshops Cwtsh, Newport. 11am-1.30pm, £5. Info [email protected].
Crafty Summer Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.
Crazy Puppets Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Cricket: County Championship – Glamorgan v Sussex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Fri 26)
Edgeland: Walk And Talk Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2pm, free. Info 0844 8700887. A guide to the art exhibition currently showing here.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School The Riverfront, Newport. 1-4pm, £60 (five days). Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 26)
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. Today features A Child’s Journey with Gerald Dickens (Dickens Wine Bar, 7.30pm, sold out) and a Servant’s Ball (Royal British Legion, 7.30pm). (Until Sun 28)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sun 28)
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
No Book Ever Ends… Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Self-led activities inspired by Roald Dahl. On tomorrow also, and Sun 28.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Jedi Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 9.30am-5.30am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. (Until Fri 26)
Open Mic Night Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil. 7.30pm, free. Info 01685 722555. With Mike Jenkins.
Redhouse Performance Academy Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9.30am-4.30pm, £75 (five days). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 26)
Sheep Trekking – Day Walk To Ilyn Y Fach Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £65/£45 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Stargazing & Astro-Photography Evening Dark Sky Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £55. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Tea Dance Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.30pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510.
The Imagination Of Roald Dahl: Storytelling Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 25)
Zoolab Habitats Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-3.45pm, £3. Info 01639 881635.
THURSDAY 25
Cricket: County Championship – Glamorgan v Sussex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Fri 26)
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School The Riverfront, Newport. 1-4pm, £60 (five days). Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 26)
Jokes And Japes Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. (Until Sun 28)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sun 28)
Monmouthshire Show Monmouthshire Showground, Redbrook Road, Monmouth. 8am-7pm, £4-£14. Info 01873 890365. Agricultural family show. Apparently this has been held on the last Thursday of the month every year since the late 1600s… but will change dates in 2017. I for one have been outraged about this ransacking of British tradition ever since I learned of it, two minutes ago.
No Book Ever Ends… Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
NoFit State Youth Circus Summer School: Jedi Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 9.30am-5.30am, £75/£50. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. (Finishes today)
Redhouse Performance Academy Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9.30am-4.30pm, £75 (five days). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 26)
Simon Sparkles Magic School Bedwellty House & Park, Tredegar. 10.30am-4.30pm, £8. Info 01495 353370. Interactive kids’ workshops lasting 90 minutes.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Sport In The Park Caerleon RFC, Newport. 11am-4pm, £3 per child/£5 family pass/free adults. Info 01633 235609.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 5-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Festival Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 5-11pm, £5/£3 CAMRA members. Info 01792 475715. Featuring 100 or so real ales and some 60 ciders and perries, plus live music and food. (Until Sat 27)
Taith Iaith National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Monthly session for Welsh learners.
The Imagination Of Roald Dahl: Storytelling Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Finihses today)
FRIDAY 26
*Cardiff Brewfest The Depot, Cardiff. 12-11pm, £6/£12 weekend. Info www.cardiffbrewfest.co.uk. Three-day showcase for UK craft brewers, hosted by Otley and Tiny Rebel and also featuring Cloudwater, Moor, Weird Beard, Pipes, Marble and Beavertown, with lots more TBC. (Until Sun 28)
Clay Crowns Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran. 10am-3pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01633 483321.
Cricket: County Championship – Glamorgan v Sussex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Finishes today)
Desert Island Picks: Eugene Fisk The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £3. Info 01497 821762.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Follow Your Dreams Dream Ball & Gala Award Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7pm-2am, £49.50/£89.50 VIP. Info 01443 218443. Charity evening hosted by Heart FM’s Jason Harrold, with VIP guests including Rhys Webb from the rugby, Lee Selby from the boxing and Melanie and Jamie from the Britain’s Got Talent.
Four Bars Swing Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253. Featuring a lindy hop class for beginners, followed by dancing to classic swing tracks.
Gintroduction 10 Mill Lane, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2115 1015.
Graphic Illustration Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Design a comic book.
Hatch Youth Theatre Summer School The Riverfront, Newport. 10am-5pm, £60 (five days). Info 01633 656757. Features a live performance to finish. (Finishes today)
Haverfordwest Beer & Cider Festival Haverfordwest Castle. 5pm. Info www.facebook.com/beerciderfestival. There are lots of beer fests this weekend, here’s one in west Wales. It concentrates on Welsh brewers/cider makers, likewise with the food on offer. (Until Sun 28)
Ideas Books: A Roald Dahl-Inspired Family Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Conway, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4373. Bank holiday weekend event showcasing various ale/craft beer producers, as are all the ones below. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major. Free. Info 01446 792230. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Until Mon 29)
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. Today features a Grand Victorian Costumed Ball (Metropole Hotel, 8pm). (Until Sun 28)
Make A Mini Matchbox Suitcase National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Mon 29)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sun 28)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Pirate Day Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 12.30 + 2.30pm, £9/£6 kids. Info 01639 881635.
Redhouse Performance Academy Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9.30am-4.30pm, £75 (five days). Info 01685 384111. (Finishes today)
Sheep Trekking – Forestry Trail Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £45/£35 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 5-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Festival Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 12-11pm, £5/£3 CAMRA members. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 27)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 27
Bogsnorkelling Triathlon Waen Rhyd bog, Llanwrtyd Wells. 11am. Info 01591 610270. Featuring an eight-mile run followed by two lengths of the 60-yard peat bog trench and then a 12-mile mountain bike ride.
Cardiff Brewfest The Depot, Cardiff. 12-11pm, £6/£12 weekend. Info www.cardiffbrewfest.co.uk. (Until Sun 28)
Cinema By The Sea The Gardens, Barry Island seafront. 8.30pm, free. Info 01446 704737. Screening Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On tomorrow also.
Crickhowell Craft Fair Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. 10am-4pm, £10 to set up a table. Info 01495 524764.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Reading Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Haverfordwest Beer & Cider Festival Haverfordwest Castle. Info www.facebook.com/
beerciderfestival. (Until Sun 28)
Ice Hockey: Pre-Season – Cardiff Devils v Tilburg Trappers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001. Tilburg is a nice place. Very clean. Arguably bland. But nice.
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Conway, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4373. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major. Free. Info 01446 792230. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Until Mon 29)
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. Today features a Swingin’ Speakeasy (Glen Usk Hotel, 8pm). (Until Sun 28)
Make A Mini Matchbox Suitcase National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Mon 29)
Maker Of Mischief, Master Of Horror, Inventor Of Monster: A Workshop For Adults Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-1pm, £2.30-£7. Info 01792 463980. With Rebecca Parfitt.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 29)
Margam Model Boat Club Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. Model Boats of all types, with demonstrations on the New Pond. (Until Mon 29)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sun 28)
Mountain Bike Bogsnorkelling Waen Rhyd bog, Llanwrtyd Wells. 1pm. Info 01591 610270.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected]. Selling original arts and crafts.
Roald Dahl Family Fun Day Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Featuring face painting, gallery trails, craft sessions and story time.
Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-17s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 5-10pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Festival Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 12-11pm, £5/£3 CAMRA members. Info 01792 475715. (Finishes today)
Talk At 4 Yn Gymraeg Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Art exhibition guide in Welsh.
SUNDAY 28
Cardiff Brewfest The Depot, Cardiff. 12-11pm, £6/£12 weekend. Info www.cardiffbrewfest.co.uk. (Finishes today)
Cardiff Harbour Festival / P1 Welsh Grand Prix Of The Sea Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2087 2087. Markets, live music and family entertainment on dry land; powerboat racing on water. On tomorrow also.
Cinema By The Sea The Gardens, Barry Island seafront. 8.30pm, free. Info 01446 704737. Screening Dirty Dancing
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Until Mon 29)
Guided Tour: Dylan’s Swansea Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (starting point). 10.30am-12.30pm, £4-£10. Info 01792 463980. Presented by Fluellen.
Haverfordwest Beer & Cider Festival Haverfordwest Castle. Info www.facebook.com/
beerciderfestival. (Finishes today)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Conway, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4373. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major. Free. Info 01446 792230. (Until Mon 29)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Until Mon 29)
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Various locations, Llandrindod Wells. Info 01597 823441. (Finishes today)
Make A Mini Matchbox Suitcase National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Mon 29)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 29)
Margam Model Boat Club Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Until Mon 29)
Medieval Fun Week Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm. Info 01792 371206. (Finishes today)
Ministry Of Modified Carmarthen Showground. 11am. Info 01267 232141. Supposedly this is the biggest modified car show in Wales. If you yourself are into this whole scene, cars are convoying to the venue with meeting points at Swansea, Pont Abs services, Cross Hands and Carmarthen.
National Vegetable Society Show – Welsh Branch National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also.
No Book Ever Ends… Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Street Food Circus Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 12-6pm. Info www.streetfoodcircus.co.uk.
World Bogsnorkelling Championships Waen Rhyd bog, Llanwrtyd Wells. 10am. Info 01591 610270. Annual event here in mid-Wales which attracts hundreds of participants.
Worthington Darts Champion Of Champions 2016 St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 10am, £10. Info 029 2087 8444. Says here this is a “play-off between 256 darts champions,” not totally sure how that works if I’m reading that right.
MONDAY 29
Fforest Gather 2016 The Lodge, Fforest Farm, Cwmplysgog, Cilgerran, £125 per week/£80 11-17-year-olds/£60 4-10-year-olds/free under-4s. Info 01239 623633. (Finishes today)
Gift And Craft Fair Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. £40 to ste up a 12-foot table/£25 for a 6-foot table. Info 01639 881635.
Holiday Memory Drop-In Family Craft Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Making a merry-go-round.
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Conway, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4373. (Finishes today)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Finishes today)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major. Free. Info 01446 792230. (Finishes today)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Finishes today)
Knights Of Arkley Family Fun Day Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10am, £7/£5. Info 01639 881635.
Make A Mini Matchbox Suitcase National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finihses today)
Margam Model Boat Club Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Finishes today)
National Vegetable Society Show – Welsh Branch National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Pill Carnival Alexander Road, Newport (starting point). 12-7pm, free. Info 07951 445762. Featuring this year’s Carnival Queen, various floats and walking entries for the procession. plus a funfair, live music and DJs, cheerleaders, dance groups and more.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
TUESDAY 30
Cardiff Harbour Festival / P1 Welsh Grand Prix Of The Sea Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2087 2087.
Essential Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 8.45pm, £11.50. Info 07538 878609.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.
WEDNESDAY 31
Bat Walks National History Museum, St Fagans. 8pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500.
Crafty Summer Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.
Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class Plasnewydd YMCA, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5. Info [email protected]. Last Wednesday of every month. 9-10pm is a practise session/hoop jam.
Games Wales 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly social meetup for video game developers.
Museum Activity Lucky Dip Days National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 10am-12pm + 2-4pm, £3. Info 029 2057 3550.
Natural History Lunchtime Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. With Dr Lucy McCobb.
Sheep Trekking – Day Walk To Ilyn Y Fach Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £65/£45 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Splendiferous Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 4 Sept)
Zoolab Food Webs Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm, £3. Info 01639 881635.