DECEMBER | EVENTS LISTINGS
For any listings queries, including getting your event listed, please email [email protected]
EVERY MONDAY
Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 6-9.30pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8; advanced 8-9.30. Runs until Mon 14 Dec and starts back up on Mon 4 Jan.
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.
Ceroc The Gate, Cardiff. 7.45-10.45pm, £7/£5 NUS. Info 029 2048 3344. Sessions for a dance style billed as a combo of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop, tango and jive. Runs until Mon 14 Dec and starts back up on Mon 4 Jan.
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.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544/
[email protected]. Every Monday.
India Dance Wales Classes Highmead House, Lisvane, Cardiff. Info 029 2075 1158. For Grade 2 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.
Making Music The Gate, Cardiff. 6-10pm, £7.50-£9.50 per session/£4 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Learn to play improvised rock and pop and basic chord sequences. Beginners 6-8pm; intermediate 8-10. Runs until Mon 14 Dec and starts back up on Mon 4 Jan.
Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-8.30pm, £6/£5. Info 01633 656757. 7-11 years old: 6.15-7.15pm; 12 and up: 7.15-8.30pm.
Newport Badminton Club Pill Millennium Centre, Newport. 7.30-9.30pm. 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.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330/ www.nofitstate.org. Today features Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 4.30-6pm); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 5-6pm); Flying Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Hoop L3 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Yoga (6.15-7.45pm); Aerial Hoop L2 (8-10pm); Flying Trapeze L1 (8-10pm); Static Trapeze L4 (8-10pm) and Flexibility (8-9.30pm).
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.
Pilates Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £6/£30 for six sessions. Info 07872 306745/ [email protected]. Mixed ability class with Steph; please bring your own mat. Starting on Mon 18 Jan.
Pilates The Gate, Cardiff. 10.30am-1.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Gentle fitness for the first hour, general for the second two. Runs until Mon 14 Dec and starts back up on Mon 4 Jan.
Quizzical The North Star, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2062 4050.
RAD Children’s Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 4-7.45pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. 4-6-year-olds: 4-4.45pm; 6-8 4.45-5.45pm; Ballet Grade 1 6-8 yrs 5.45-6.45pm; Ballet Grade 2 6-8 yrs 6.45-7.45pm. Runs until Mon 14 Dec and starts back up on Mon 4 Jan.
Salsa Classes Mischiefs, Cardiff Bay. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651. Beginners for the first hour, then improvers/intermediate.
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. Day tours from Cardiff, every Monday, Thursday and Sunday. This one visits the Gower, Swansea Bay, Parc-Le-Breos, the Dylan Thomas Centre and more.
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.
Acrobalance The Gate, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £7/£5.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Combining elements of partner lifts, poses and transitions that involve two and sometimes more people. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
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.
Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm. Info 07790 167560. Every Tuesday and Friday.
American Line Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 2.45-4.45pm, £3. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
Belly Dance Classes Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.30-7.45pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745. Mixed ability class with Steph.
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).
Circus Skills The Riverfront, Newport. 7-8.30pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757. For ages 14 and up.
Contemporary Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £5-£6.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
Extend The Gate, Cardiff. 11am, £2.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Exercise to music, aimed at over-60s and people with a disability. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
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. 6.30pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to next level and for all ages and abilities.
Irish Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 5.15-7.15pm, £7/£5.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Kids 5.15-6.15; adults 6.15-7.15. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
Jamaican Bum Flex Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £5. Info 07950 256969. Dancehall/reggae style dance moves, “turned into a tough bum workout for the ladies” by Latone Holder. Also on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jazz Workshops For Beginners Atradius Offices (4th floor), Cardiff Bay. 6.20-8pm, £10. Info 07806 625717. All instruments and ages welcome.
Kizomba Tango Classes 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Learn African samba here.
Laughter Yoga Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5 (suggested donation). Info www.sparklylaughter.co.uk. “No experience required, no stretching and no mats needed,” promise the organisers.
Life Drawing 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 4pm, £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 Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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 [email protected]. Running until Tue 15 in December and starting again on Tue 5 Jan.
Pilates And Stretch Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745/ [email protected]. With Steph; bring your own mat please.
Pilates: Beginners The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Tue 15 Dec and starts back up on Tue 5 Jan.
Pregnancy Yoga Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 6-7.15pm, £35/£30 (five-week blocks). Info [email protected].
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. No classes on Tue 22 Dec, Tue 29 Dec or Tue 5 Jan.
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 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 Dance Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.15-7.15pm, £6/£30 for six sessions. Info 07872 306745/[email protected]. Mixed ability class with Steph. Starting on Wed 13 Jan.
Beginners Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm. Info 07872 306745. With Steph. Starting on Wed 13 Jan. More info at www.cardiffcabaretclub.com
Ceramics For Adults The Riverfront, Newport. 6-8pm, £30 (five weeks). Info 01633 656757.
Ceroc Dance Class Dockers Club, Swansea. 7.45pm-12am, £6/£8 freestyles. Info [email protected].
Contemporary Dance Youth Session The Gate, Cardiff. 5pm, £3-£6. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Wed 16 Dec and starts back up on Wed 6 Jan.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Wake Up Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.15-8am, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544/[email protected].
Jamaican Bum Flex Canton Community Centre, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.
Newport Youth Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.15-6pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. 7-10 years old: 4.15-5pm; 14-18: 5-6pm.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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.
Pilates The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. General fitness session for the first hour, advanced for the second. Runs until Wed 16 Dec and starts back up on Wed 6 Jan.
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].
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.
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 [email protected]. “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 [email protected].
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. Starting on Thurs 14 Jan, a new youth theatre programme organised by the tin Shed Theatre Co.
Jamaican Bum Flex Trinity Church Centre, Newport Road, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.
Newport Badminton Club Newport Active Living Centre. 7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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.
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. No classes on Thurs 24 or 31 Dec.
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.
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.
Boys’ Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.45-5.30pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. Taught by Rubicon, for ages 6-12.
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 Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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.
Older Adult Dance/Exercise The Riverfront, Newport. 11.15am-12.15pm, £2.80. Info 01633 656757. Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50s.
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.
Streetwise Street Dance Class Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 4.30-8.30pm, £3.50 per class. Info 01685 384111. Call for individual class times.
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
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, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Clwb Drama The Riverfront, Newport. 11.30am-12.30, £5. Info 01633 656757. Welsh language drama group for ages 7+.
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.
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.
Mini Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 10-11am, £5. Info 01633 656757. Run by Defying Gravity, professional tutors will teach ballet and drama to kids aged 3-6.
NoFit State Circus: Youth Circus Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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.
Ballet For Beginners Dance Studio, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2-3.30pm, £6/£15 for three classes. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Stephanie of Burlesque Cardiff.
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, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.
Cooper’s Quiz Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 to play. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Ben Cooper. Running until Sun 20 in December and starting again on Sun 3 Jan.
Draw Somebody’s Sunday Body Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 2-4pm, £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 Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, 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.
TUESDAY 1
Decorate St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. Free. Info 029 2057 3500. Staff and volunteers decorate the houses for Christmas. (Until Thurs 3)
Gangsta’s Parodies Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Hip-hop karaoke night hosted by Justin Evans.
Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. Multiple-times-per-day ice skating sessions, running daily on the hour from midday-10pm until Fri 18 Dec; 10am-10pm at weekends; 10am-10pm all the time from Sat 19 Dec-Sun 3 Jan. Christmas Eve finishes at 7pm; Christmas Day is closed; Boxing Day is 12-7pm; Thurs 31 Dec is 10am-10pm; Fri 1 Jan is 12-7pm. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. Multiple-times-per-day ice skating sessions, running until Sun 3 Jan this year. Sessions are every Monday to Friday (before and after Christmas) at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30, 2.45, 4, 5.15, 6.30, 7.45 and 9pm, with an extra session at 9.45am on Saturday and Sunday. The last session on Sundays, until Sun 19 Dec, and on Wed 24 Dec is at 7.45pm. No sessions on Christmas day. Fri 26 starts at 11am and the last session is on 5.15pm. Wed 31 starts at 11am and has late sessions at 10.30 and 11.30pm. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 2
Artist Talk: Robert Alwyn Hughes Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. Info 01685 384111.
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. With Len the blacksmith showing you what kind of work he would have done in a working colliery. Also on a great many days in Dec and Jan; find the dates for yourselves. I want you to look at my listings you see; I worked jolly hard on them.
Canu Cymraeg St Catherine’s Church Hall, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 1-2.30pm, £30/£25 for four sessions. Info 07952 752823. Led by Pauline Down, teaching you to sing Welsh language seasonal/folk songs. Also on Wed 9, Wed 16 and one more with its date and location TBC.
Decorate St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. Free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Thurs 3)
Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza 24 Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 7.30pm, £5/£3. Info 01633 263977. Featuring David Greenslade and Deborah K Davies. Fundraiser by CWTSH to help run the former Stow Hill Library.
Peter You’ve Lost The Quiz! An Interactive Brass Eye & The Day Today Quiz 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2. Info 029 2022 8883. After a long period in the wilderness with bespoke quizzes about TV shows that I’ve never watched despite their vast popularity, here’s one I reckon I could have a decent go at. Maybe I will, maybe not.
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.
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 16, Wed 30, Wed 13 Jan and Wed 27 Jan.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
World AIDS Day Film Screening – United In Anger: A History Of Act-Up The Abacus, Cardiff. 6pm. Info www.theabacusroom.wordpress.com. Film starts at 6.30 sharp.
THURSDAY 3
Cardiff Archaeological Society Lecture Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Main Building, Cardiff University. 7.15pm. Info www.cardiffarchsoc.btck.co.uk. ‘Roman Wales Past, Present and Future’ by Professor William Manning.
Decorate St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. Free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finishes today)
First Thursday Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2.50. Info 029 2030 4400. New fiction and poetry from David Foster-Morgan, Stephen Payne and Jasmine Donahaye.
Get Your Knit On with Wool And The Gang Buffalo, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £30. Info 029 2031 0312. A ‘knit party’, no less, where you can make a snood and take it home with you (hence the price).
Hokkei In The Classroom Cardiff & Vale College City Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff. 7pm, £40 adv. Info [email protected]. Charity cooking evening in aid of mental health charity Mind, organised by Principality Building Society, Cardiff & Vale College and restaurant Hokkei.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Quiz The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info [email protected]. This is sold out in advance would you believe. There’s another one on Thurs 17 and that’s sold out too. Wild.
Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Also on Thurs 10 and Thurs 17, plus every Thursday in January.
Poems & Pints Browns, Laugharne. 7.30pm. Info 01994 427688. Monthly event with special guest poet Jackie Biggs.
Quids In Quiz Blackweir Tavern, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 to enter. Info 029 2034 1405. Also on Thurs 10.
Refugee Crisis Benefit Art Auction The Abacus, Cardiff. Free. Info www.theabacusroom.wordpress.com. With art donated by Welsh students.
Richard Burton At 90 Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £25. Info 029 2039 1391. Richard’s daughter Kate Burton and friend Lord Rowe-Beddoe will share reminiscences of Wales’s greatest actor and the making of the film version of The Taming Of The Shrew.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Words&Words&Words Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £5. Info 01970 623232.
FRIDAY 4
Art Opinions Service National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Bring in a piece of art for opinions/referrals by the Art Department.
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Bob Gelsthorpe: Say What You Want, Say What You Mean YMCA, Swansea. 2-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Discussion-led workshop on the subject of visual arts, and writing about them.
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.
Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-3.30pm, free. Info [email protected]. Also on Fri 18.
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.
Let’s Get Quizzical The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £2 to enter. Info 01497 821762. Pub quiz.
Little Mice Club: Festive Special National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Enjoy bilingual play, song and crafts and meet Morys the Museum Mouse.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Sat 12, Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20, Sat 9 Jan, Thurs 14 Jan, Sat 16 Jan, Sat 23 Jan, Thurs 28 Jan and Sat 30 Jan.
Painting Winter: Snow Scenes In Art Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10.30am-3.30pm, £35/£30. Info 0844 8700887. Art History Lecture, the last in the series at this venue for 2015.
Squash: Bourse Masters Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 4-10pm. Info 0300 3003121. (Until Sun 6)
The Affordable Art Auction G39, Cardiff. 6-10pm. Info 029 2047 3633. Fundraising event for Cardiff School Of Art & Design’s Fine Art Degree show.
Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. £5 (adults). Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly day for toddlers with a special theme each month, December’s being ‘Snowflakes & Sparkles’.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Weightlifting: Welsh Open Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 2-8.30pm. Info 01407 763300. (Until Sun 6)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SATURDAY 5
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Stitched Felt Christmas Decorations Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1.30-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Ammanford Monthly Arts, Crafts & Food Fair Coffee Cove Cafe Bar, Barry Island. 11am-3.30pm. Info [email protected]. Every first Saturday of the month.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. On tomorrow also.
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782.
Charity Christmas Craft Fayre Tabernacle Church, Barry. 11am-3pm. Info [email protected].
Christmas Artisan Market High Street, Barry. 10am-4pm. Info 01446 677010.
Christmas At War National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Family craft activity. On tomorrow also.
Christmas Craft Workshop Blossoms Gallery, Aberystwyth. 2-4pm. Info [email protected]. Make wooden tree decorations, pine cone stars and driftwood trees with professional artist and tutor Pod Clare. Oriel Blossoms is run by some of the people from Aberystwyth’s Gas Gallery, which closed recently.
Christmas Felts Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Kathy Williams.
Christmas Gift & Craft Fair St John’s Church Hall, Danescourt, Cardiff. 1-5pm, £15 to book a table. Info 07534 527522.
Comedy Improv Workshops Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. Info 01348 873237. Hosted by Carl Anderson. Also on Sat 12 and Sat 19.
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.
Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out Event. Also on Sat 12, Sat 19, Sat 9 Jan and Sat 30 Jan.
Dewch Y Ganu National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Sessions for Welsh learners. Also on Sat 9 Jan.
Eclectic Crafters Centenary Hall, Maryport Street, Usk. Info [email protected]. Craft fair held on the first Saturday of each month.
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Craft workshops, on for the next two weekends plus Mon 21-Wed 23.
Festive Funday National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Featuring Olaf the snowman, real donkeys, carols around the tree and a special visit from Santa.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out how the fire triangle can help us safely extinguish fires and also make exhilarating science demonstrations. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Leicester City Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Karaoke The Hollybush, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2025 5042. Also on Sat 19, Thurs 24 and Thurs 31.
Kidsmarkets Family Sale Llantwit Leisure Centre, Llantwit Major. 11am-12.30pm, £1/kids free. Info 07760 802088. Featuring 38 stalls of great quality new and pre-loved baby and children’s items.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out about shooting stars, planets, rainbows and more. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609. A walk through woodlands, ruins and graveyards. Also on Fri 11, Sat 12, Thurs 17, Sat 19, Tue 22, Wed 30, Fri 15 Jan, Fri 22 Jan and Sat 30 Jan.
Medieval Banquet Caldicot Castle & Country Park. £60. Info 01291 420241. For that outlay you get a five-course meal plus two litres of wine and a litre of ale to share between six people on a table. That sounds pretty much like fine dining prices to me, but the menu doesn’t indicate that that’s on offer. There is juggling, though.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Also on tomorrow, Sat 12 and Sun 13, and Sat 19-Wed 23.
Nimble Fingers Craft Fayre Victoria Hall, Mumbles, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 07790 298913. Normally on the second Saturday of every month, but not in December.
Oh So Crafty Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-6pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Local craft sellers hawk their wares, with Christmas gifts in mind.
Open Haus The Printhaus, 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, except Sat 2 Jan because all the artists got too wrecked on NYE, probably.
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected]. Selling original arts and crafts. Also on Sat 19.
Print Fair & Open Studios Oriel Canfas, Canton, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2066 6455.
Reindeer Run Velindre Hospital, Cardiff (starting point). Info 07967 818355. Charity event for Velindre Fundraising, this is a fun event for all ages which will involve running, jogging or waking one mile round Whitchurch Village.
Risca Christmas Market Tredegar Park, Risca. 12-5.30pm. Info 01443 866390.
Squash: Bourse Masters Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9.20am-8pm. Info 0300 3003121. (Until Sun 6)
St Michael’s College Craft Fair St Michael’s College, Llandaff, Cardiff. 11am-3pm, £10 to book a table. Info [email protected].
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629. On tomorrow also, likewise Sat 12 and Sun 13, plus Sat 19 and Sun 20.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also, as well as Fri 11 and Sat 12, then Sat 19-Tue 22. Morning event is in Welsh; afternoon ones are in English.
The Grand Tour Of The Solar System National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 2-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Presentation by Andrew Lound and the Swansea Astronomical Society.
Walk To Bethlehem Carreg Cennen Castle, Brecon Beacons. (starting point). £35. Info 01874 749092. That’s Bethlehem the village in the Brecon Beacons, and not the town in Pennsylvania, as you may have thought! A Good Day Out Event.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Weightlifting: Welsh Open Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-8.30pm. Info 01407 763300. (Until Sun 6)
Winter Market & Skating Rink Penderyn Square, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-5pm, free. Info 01685 726272.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. Adult bikes on sale from £60; kids’ bikes from £10. Also on Sat 2 Jan.
SUNDAY 6
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Food/Health, Fitness & Beauty Fayre Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff. 11am-3pm, £1/kids free. Info 029 2037 3144. .
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.
Christmas At War National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Christmas Wreath-Making And Table Decorations Cardiff Castle. 12.30pm, £25/£17.50. Info 029 2087 8100.
Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran. 1-4pm. Info [email protected]. Every first Sunday of the month.
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Squash: Bourse Masters Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 10am-4pm. Info 0300 3003121. (Finishes today)
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Weightlifting: Welsh Open Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-8.30pm. Info 01407 763300. (Finishes today)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
MONDAY 7
150 Patagonia Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 6.30pm, free. Info 01792 602060. An evening of performances, readings and discussion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Welsh colony Y Wladfain Patagonia.
Northern Lingo Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. This is a night which seems to feature people playing bingo and speaking in Yorkshire dialect. Also on Mon 4 Jan.
Science Cafe Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, free. Info 01970 623232. Harry Strange on ‘Fighting breast cancer one pixel at a time’.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.
cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 10)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-8.45pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
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 8
Careers In Sport Live Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2041 6070. Giving teenagers and young adults the opportunity to find out how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, learn a new sport and also forge a career in the sport and fitness sectors. Non Evans MBE is the keynote speaker.
Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 10)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Welsh Whisky Tasting Night Cardiff Castle. 6pm, £25. Info 029 2087 8100. Courtesy of Penderyn, as you would presumably presume. Also includes a tour of the castle.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 9
Canu Cymraeg St Catherine’s Church Hall, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 1-2.30pm, £30/£25 for four sessions. Info 07952 752823.
Music Networking Event Exit 7, Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4488. Featuring a live set from Featherjaw.
Search For Santa Sirhowy Valley Country Park, Caerphilly. 6pm, £4 kids/£1.50 adults. Info 01495 227206. An evening wander through woods for families. Hosted by Blackwood Miners Institute. On tomorrow also.
The Herbivore Christmas Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna. 7pm, £23. Info [email protected]. A three-course festive vegetarian supper (vegan also available) primed for the current season. On tomorrow also, and Fri 18.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 10)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Wine Tasting Evening Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 8-11pm, £15. Info 029 2022 8221.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 10
Christmas Market Castle Emporium, Cardiff. 10am-10pm, free. Info 07961 257529. A whole weekend of treats including discounts, food, pop-up shops, drinks and entertainment, they promise. (Until Sat 12)
Festive Highlights Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £10. Info 01873 850805. A showcase of Christmas floral designs created by NAFAS National Demonstrator Coral Gardiner, whose name sounds like mine if misheard over a bad phone line.
Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
New York Christmas Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7pm. Info 01792 475715. Lavish Christmas parties with a red carpet, cocktails, popcorn, ice skating, a four-course meal and some other stuff. On tomorrow also.
Quids In Quiz Blackweir Tavern, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 to enter. Info 029 2034 1405.
Search For Santa Sirhowy Valley Country Park, Caerphilly. 6pm, £4 kids/£1.50 adults. Info 01495 227206.
The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info [email protected]. A session playing the wilfully offensive card game Cards Against Humanity.
The Herbivore Christmas Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna. 7pm, £23. Info [email protected].
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. Also on Mon 11-Thurs 14 Jan. (Until Thurs 10)
Victorian Christmas Tea Swansea Museum. 2pm. Info www.risw.org.uk. Hosted by the Royal Institution Of South Wales. Donations welcome from non-RISW members.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
FRIDAY 11
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Carol Ann Duffy & Gillian Clarke Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 5 + 7.30pm, £4-£12. Info 01792 463980. The Batman and Robin of contemporary titled British poets team up once more to read verse and celebrate both having just released a book.
Christmas Market Castle Emporium, Cardiff. 10am-10pm, free. Info 07961 257529. (Until Sat 12)
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.
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.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Milieu Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 7.30-11pm, free. Info 07830 381930. Quarterly night of literature, spoken word, art, photography and visual concepts. Featuring, this time round, Ellen Davies, Maria Grace, Rhys Milsom and Rhian Elizabeth. There’s also a joint exhibition featuring photography from Buzz’s Jaydon Martin and New York Times featured illustrator Liam Barrett.
Museum Christmas Quiz Night National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7pm, £3.50. Info 01792 463980.
New York Christmas Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7pm. Info 01792 475715.
Open Mic Night The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £2. Info 01495 355800.
Scratch Platform Christmas Party Exit 7, Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4488. A chance to perform live art, experimental music, comedy, performance art or spoken word in instalments of 10 minutes tops.
Sessions The Riverfront, Newport. 7-11pm, free. Info 01633 656757. Monthly event featuring live performances and boutique stalls.
Tea Dance St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 2pm, £5. Info 01446 799100. With Alan Taylor. Also on Fri 8 Jan.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SATURDAY 12
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Stories For Christmas Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Stories for the first hour, kids’ activities for the next three. Also on Sat 19.
Big Pit Babies Christmas Event Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 11.30am-12.30pm + 1.30-2.30pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. A chance for younger visitors to meet Mother Christmas and find out what’s been happening in the Christmas household. Book in advance please.
Black Tie & Posh Frocks Memo Christmas Party Night Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry. 7pm, £40. Info 01446 738622.
Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Market Town centre, Caerphilly. 9am-5pm, free. Info 029 2088 0011. On tomorrow also.
Caerwent Craft Fayre Caerwent Village Hall, Monmouthshire. 2.30-4.30pm. Info [email protected]. Every second Saturday of the month.
Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow. 8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Christmas At Dylan’s 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea. 11am, 2pm + 7pm, £8/£4 kids. Info 01792 472555. Festive performances and workshops at Dylan Thomas’ old gaff, based around his famous story A Child’s Christmas In Wales.
Christmas Craft Fair National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Featuring a brand new Christmas show: Tinsel The Owl’s First Christmas. On tomorrow also.
Christmas Family Craft Workshop Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.
Christmas Market Castle Emporium, Cardiff. 10am-10pm, free. Info 07961 257529. (Finishes today)
Comedy Improv Workshops Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. Info 01348 873237.
Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092.
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. Also on Sat 9 Jan.
Family Festive Fun National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Craft activities, storytelling and face painting.
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.
Festive Kitchen With Angela Gray Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-3pm, £85. Info 01443 222716.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Funky Craft Fayre Ostreme Centre, Mumbles, Swansea. Info 01792 369224. On the second Saturday of every month.
Lampshade Making Course The Abacus, Cardiff. 2.30-4.30pm, from £25. Info www.theabacusroom.wordpress.com. Hosted by Twin Made.
Latin American Christmas Dinner Party Wyndcliffe Court, St Arvans, Chepstow. 7.30pm, £45. Info 01291 621242. live music, dinner party games, cocktails and a culinary journey through Latin America from chef Alexander Brown.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 13)
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Milonga Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £5. Info 01970 623232. Argentine tango-style open dance event.
Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles. 9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Narberth Winter Carnival Christmas Market 2015 Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am, free. Info 01834 869323.
Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free. Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.
Salt Dough Characters Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Family craft activity with Kat Ridgway.
Saturnalia National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3550. A look at this midwinter Roman festival, claiming to feature food, fun and fighting.
Sparkly Stars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Kids’ craft activities. On tomorrow also.
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500.
The Festive Book Fair Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 029 2030 4400. Books, gift ideas, signings, readings and tinsel presented by Parthian. Email [email protected] for ticket info. On tomorrow also.
Vegan Christmas Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Organised by Swansea Vegfest, and claming to be the city’s first all-vegan festive market. Which I daresay it is.
Victorian English Patchwork YMCA, Swansea. 11am-4pm. Info 01792 516900. Workshop with artist Jacks Lyndon.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SUNDAY 13
Abergavenny Christmas Food & Drink Fair Market Hall, Abergavenny. Info 01873 851643. Featuring some 90 stalls, chef demos and other good stuff.
Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Market Town centre, Caerphilly. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2088 0011.
Cardiff Creative Writers Monthly Meetup Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 12.30pm, £5. Info 07830 381930.
Christmas Craft Fair National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149.
Christmas Yard Sale Gwdihw, Cardiff. 1-5pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Creative Christmas Cupcakes National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30 + 2pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Demonstration by the Raspberry Cakery.
Fabulous & Festive Fleece Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4.30pm. Info 01291 625981. Create a painting that could be a Christmas card or make a robin for a seasonal decoration.
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Festive Food Fair Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-6pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Coventry Blaze Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Marina Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pump Action Doll House Pop Up Cinema Christmas Special The Roath Park, Cardiff. 6pm, £2 per film/£3 for both. Info [email protected]. Screenings of Die Hard at 6pm and Black Christmas at 9pm.
Sparkly Stars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629.
The Festive Book Fair Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 029 2030 4400.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Craft Fair Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 12-6pm, £20-£25 to set up a stall. Info 01495 227206.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-8.45pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
MONDAY 14
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Cycle Instructor Training Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Festive Winter Tea Dance Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
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.
Taking Flight Theatre Pub Quiz The Plum Tree, Canton, Cardiff. 7pm, £5 per team to play. Info [email protected]. Raising funds for the theatre’s own future charity work.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Wray & Nephew Tasting Party 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. I’m assuming the rum itself, bring absolutely lethal, isn’t also free, but who knows.
TUESDAY 15
Destination Space – Launch Evening Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Launch of a International Space Station-themed family show which starts in earnest on Sat 9 Jan.
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Brentford Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Games Wales South Christmas Quiz 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Games Wales South is a social meetup for video-games developers that happens once a month in Cardiff.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
WWE Presents NXT UK Takeover Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £20-£175. Info 029 2022 4488. Grapplers from WWE’s rookie-centric TV show tour the UK. It will feature appearances by NXT Champion Finn Bálor, Samoa Joe, Bayley, Tyler Breeze, Dana Brooke and Emma. Funny name for a wrestler that last one.
WEDNESDAY 16
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Canu Cymraeg St Catherine’s Church Hall, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 1-2.30pm, £30/£25 for four sessions. Info 07952 752823.
Comic Con Cymru St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 11am, £4.50/£3.50 kids. Info 029 2087 8444. All the attractions you’d expect from a comic/memorabilia show such as this. On tomorrow also.
Creative Cardiff Christmas Party Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30-11.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. Tickets price includes a hot buffet and some mulled wine.
Crimbo Singalong Open Mic Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 8pm free. Info 029 2022 8221. Big fan of the word Crimbo, just the job for when you don’t have time to say ‘Christmas’.
Pruning Ornamental Vines National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
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. Also on Wed 20 Jan.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 17
Comic Con Cymru St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 11am, £4.50/£3.50 kids. Info 029 2087 8444.
Design Stuff Dempseys, Cardiff. 6.30pm, free. Info 029 2023 9253. Monthly talks about design by all types of creatives from the UK. Previously in 10 Feet Tall.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Quiz The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info [email protected].
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Storytelling Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £14. Info 029 2037 2055. Stories and music by Taffy Thomas. Price includes food. Another Storytelling Supper is on Thurs 7 Jan.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Oldwalls, Gower. £29.95 adv. Info 01792 391468. Featuring a three-course meal and live entertainment in a marquee.
FRIDAY 18
Black Tie Christmas Party Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £30/£40 VIP. Info 0845 2263510. Featuring a live band, dancers, a cabaret act and food.
Christmas In Portland House Portland House, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £32.50 adv. Info 029 2048 7602. Hosted by EJ Catering, this features a canape reception, street theatre etc. I think the idea is to book places here for your office party or similar.
Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-3.30pm, free. Info [email protected].
Learn The Wassail Song Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10.30am-12.30pm, £10. Info 01600 714595. The photo illustrating this event on HBN’s website shows a guy holding the wassail bowl and wearing blackface. There might be scope for getting a faux-concerned social justice/TV celebrity crossover clickbait article out of that, if any of you are in that line of work.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
So You Think You’re Smart? Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, free. Info 01495 243252. Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.
Star Walk In The Brecon Beacons Location TBC, Brecon Beacons. 7pm, £15. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out Event.
The Herbivore Christmas Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna. 7pm, £23. Info [email protected].
Toddler Time Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-3pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SATURDAY 19
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Stories For Christmas Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782. Every third Saturday of the month.
Christmas Food Fair National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Featuring Christmas show Tinsel The Owl’s First Christmas. On tomorrow also.
Clay Gift Tags & Decorations Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Family drop-in workshop with Megan Leigh.
Comedy Improv Workshops Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. Info 01348 873237.
Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Science demonstrations using simple household equipment that you should definitely not try at home. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Father Christmas At Big Pit Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3650.
Karaoke The Hollybush, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2025 5042.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Nantgarw Craft Fair Nantgarw China Works. 11am-3pm, free. Info [email protected]. Every third Saturday of the month.
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
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. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629.
Table Tennis: Cardiff Grand Prix Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-9pm. Info 07754 525754. On tomorrow also.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Tue 22)
The Armies Of 1914 National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Talk by Professor John France. Organised by the Historical Association Swansea Branch.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Solstice Feast National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Come and see what foods our ancestors might have cooked to celebrate the turning of the year. On tomorrow also.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SUNDAY 20
Attack! Pro Wrestling: Under The MistleTour Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff. 5.30pm. Info 029 2037 3144. Local indy wrestler faves with a sold-out show, featuring appearances from Mark Andrews, Pete Dunne, Eddie Dennis, ‘Flash’ Morgan Webster, Wild Boar, Anti-Fun Police, Wonderland Of Wrestle, Chris Brookes and Nixon Newell.
Christmas Food Fair National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v West Ham United Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 4pm. Info 0870 400004.
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609. Also on Mon 28, Tue 29, Fri 8 Jan, Fri 15 Jan, Sat 16 Jan, Fri 22 Jan, Sat 23 Jan and Sat 30 Jan.
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Braehead Clan Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Sully Christmas Markets Sully Sports & Social Club. 10am-4pm. Info 029 2053 0629.
Table Tennis: Cardiff Grand Prix Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-9pm. Info 07754 525754.
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Tue 22)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Fayre M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 12-6pm, free. Info 029 2047 3373. Craft family workshops, live music and festive treats.
Winter Solstice Feast National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
MONDAY 21
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Gwd Mondays Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Also on Mon 18 Jan.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Tue 22)
Tea With Santa Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 3pm, £6 kids/£3 adults. Info 01495 355800.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
TUESDAY 22
Angels & Elves Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Family craft activity with Kat Ridgway.
Bring It Pong Monthly Tournament 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. £2 to enter. Info 029 2022 8883.
Crafty Layers National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Using a yarn wrapping technique, build up layered patterns on bookmarks and pencils. On tomorrow also, then from Tue 29-Thurs 31.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 23)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Tea Party With Father Christmas National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, £14. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finishes today)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 23
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Crafty Layers National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Next show is on Sun 27. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Family Saturdays: Fairytale Forest Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today)
Meet Father Christmas Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-2.30pm + 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Next show is on Sun 27. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New open mic night incorporating music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, cabaret etc. Also on Wed 13 Jan.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 24
Christmas Eve Karaoke Disco The Hollybush, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2025 5042.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-7pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Coventry Blaze Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.
Tenby Boxing Day Swim North Beach, Tenby. 11am, free. Info www.tenbyboxingdayswim.co.uk. Annual event raising money for charity, and preceded by a raft race and fancy dress parade.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-7pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-6.15pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
SUNDAY 27
Cardiff Geek Party Gwdihw, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Monthly gaming night focusing on retro consoles. Also on Sun 31 Jan.
Coral Welsh Grand National Chepstow Racecourse. 10am, £25-£35/free under-17s. Info 01291 622260.
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Rocket Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Make a stand-up calendar in the shape of a rocket for the New Year. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
MONDAY 28
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.
Rocket Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
TUESDAY 29
Crafty Layers National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 31)
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Rocket Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 30
Blacksmith In Residence Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650.
Crafty Layers National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Thurs 31)
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Manchester Storm Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Rocket Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 31
Crafty Layers National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Finishes today)
Don’t Do This At Home Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Next show is on Sat 2 Jan. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Great Gatsby NYE Party Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 8pm, £5 adv. Info 029 2022 8221. I assume you’re expected to dress up but it doesn’t specifically say.
New Year’s Eve Karaoke Disco The Hollybush, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2025 5042.
New Year Walk In Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. 10.30pm, free. Info 01591 610666. Honouring the old Welsh custom of Mari Llwyd and hosted by Green Events.
Nos Galan Road Races Miskin Road, Mountain Ash (starting point). 5.15-8.15pm, free. Info 01443 424123. Infamous annual road race, registration for which is mostly or entirely full by now.
Rocket Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Next session is on Sat 2 Jan. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Next show is on Sat 2 Jan. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm, £5.50-£8. Info 01792 637300. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-12.30am, £6-£9. Info 029 2023 0130. (Until Sun 3 Jan)
photo WENDY BERRY