DECEMBER | EVENTS LISTINGS
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EVERY MONDAY
Bachata Revolution 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5-£7 for two classes. Info 029 2022 8883. New weekly session learning a style of social dance originating in the Dominican Republic.
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 12 Dec and starts back up on Mon 15 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.
Cardio Climb Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 6.30-7.15pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. High intensity workout combing cardio and climbing.
Children’s Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 4-7.30pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Ages 4-6 4pm; 6-8 4.45; grade 1 5.45; grade 3 6.45. Starts back up on Mon 15 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. Restarting on Mon 19 after a summer break. 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.
Making Music The Gate, Cardiff. 6-10pm. Info 029 2048 3344. Learn how to play improvised rock and pop grooves and basic chord sequences. Beginners 6pm; improvers 8pm. Runs until Mon 12 Dec and starts back up on Mon 15 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. Runs until Mon 12 Dec and starts again on Mon 9 Jan.
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.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today features Cyr Wheel Beginners (6-8pm); Handstands Beginners (7.45-9.45pm); Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 4.30-6pm); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 5-6pm); Aerial Hoop L4 (6-8pm); Flying Trapeze L3 (7.45-9.45pm); Static Trapeze L3 (7.45-9.45pm); Aerial Hoop L2 (7.45-9.45pm); Aerial Hoop L3 (7.45-9.45pm) and Static Trapeze L4 (7.45-9.45pm).
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 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. Starts back up on Mon 15 Jan.
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.
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 13 Dec and starts back up on Tue 9 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.
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.
Bring It Pong 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Weekly session of table tennis, with two tables in the main bar.
Contemporary Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £5-£6.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8. Runs until Tue 13 Dec and starts back up on Tue 9 Jan.
Extend The Gate, Cardiff. 10am, £3. Info 029 2048 3344. Exercise to music, aimed at over-60s and people with a disability. Starts back up on Tue 9 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. 6.30-8pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to grade 2 and for all ages and abilities.
Irish Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6.15-8.15pm, £6.50/£5.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Taught by Riverdance and former Lord Of The Dance cast member Nicola Dempsey. Adult advanced 6.15-7.15; adult intermediate 7.15-8.15; adult beginners 8.15-9.15; . Runs until Tue 13 Dec and starts back up on Tue 9 Jan.
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 Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £7.50. Info 07830 381930. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model. Moved from 10 Feet Tall
Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing The Garage, Swansea. 6-10pm. Info 01792 475147.
Music Tots The Riverfront, Newport. 9.45-10.30am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757. Energetic music and movement class. Runs until Tue 6 Dec and starts again on Tue 10 Jan.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Hula Hoop beginners (6-7pm); Circus Mish Mash (7.45-9.45pm); Mixed Aerial (7.45-9.45pm); Youth Ground Skills – Jedi/Ewok (11+/9-11, 4.15-6pm) and Static Trapeze L3 (7.45-9.45pm).
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.
Pilates: Beginners The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Tue 13 Dec and starts back up on Tue 9 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.
Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Continuation St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm. Info 07772 657692.
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.
Ceramics For Adults The Riverfront, Newport. 6-8pm, £30 (five weeks). Info 01633 656757. Runs until Wed 7 Dec and starts again on Wed 11 Jan.
Ceroc Dance Class Dockers Club, Swansea. 7.45pm-12am, £6/£8 freestyles. Info [email protected].
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.
Drop-in Exploring Drawing Workshop Workers Gallery, Ynyshir, Rhondda. 7-9pm, £10. Info 01443 682034. With tutor Chris Williams.
Newport Youth Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.15-6.30pm, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757. 5-10 years old: 4.15-5pm; 11-14: 5-5.45pm; 14-18: 5.45-6.30pm. Runs until Wed 7 Dec and starts again on Wed 11 Jan.
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 Circus L2, L3 and L4 (7.45-9.45pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pilates The Gate, Cardiff. 7-7pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners session 7pm; advanced 8pm. Runs until Wed 14 Dec and starts back up on Wed 10 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.
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.
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.
American Line Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 1.15-3pm, £3.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Starts back up on Thurs 11 Jan.
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 [email protected]. “A fusion of music, movement and feeling” taught here by Antoinette Lorraine.
Breakdance The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-7.15pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757. Learn break dancing styles, uprock, freezes and power moves. For ages 8-18. Runs until Thurs 8 Dec and starts again on Thurs 5 Jan.
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. 4.30-6.30pm, £8 per session/£60 per term/£220 per year. Info 01633 656757. New youth theatre programme organised by the Tin Shed Theatre Co. Age 5-8 4.30-5.30pm; 13-21 5-6.30; 9-12 5.30-6.30. Runs until Thurs 8 Dec and starts again on Thurs 5 Jan.
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.
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 Dancing Classes Revolucion De Cuba, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £6/£5 NUS. Info 029 2023 6689. Salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba.
Story And Rhyme Time In Welsh For Babies Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10-11.30am, free. Info 029 2057 3650. Every Thursday during terms times; aimed at 0-4 years.
Tai Chi / Qigong Moorland Rd Community Centre, Splott, Cardiff. 10.15-11.15am. Info 07772 657692.
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 info@
yogaskies.co.uk. 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.
Dance Tots The Riverfront, Newport. 9.30-10.05am + 10.15-10.50am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757. Runs until Fri 9 Dec and starts again on Fri 6 Jan.
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: Aerial Fitness (6-7.30pm); Flying Trapeze Taster (6-8pm, one-off, bi-weekly); Jedi – Aerial (11+) (4.15-6pm) Ropes & Silks L2 (7.45-9.45pm); Static Trapeze L2 (7.45-9.45pm); Ropes & Silks L3; (7.45-9.45pm); Ropes & Silks L4 (7.45-9.45pm) and Static Trapeze L2 (7.45-9.45pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Older Adult Dance/Exercise The Riverfront, Newport. 11am-12pm, £3. Info 01633 656757. Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50s. Runs until Fri 9 Dec and starts again on Fri 6 Jan.
Reggae Yoga Breakfast Club Anna-Loka, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30am, £10. Info 029 2049 7703. Vegan cafe launches new session, on every Friday, where you do yoga (with one Yogi Bare) and listen to reggae.
Rhiwbina Farmers Market The Butchers Arms, Rhiwbina. 10am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
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.
Mini Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 10-11am, £6. Info 01633 656757. Run by Defying Gravity, professional tutors will teach ballet and drama to kids aged 3-6. Runs until Sat 10 Dec and starts again on Sat 7 Jan.
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.
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 General 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.
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.
THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER
Carol Service St Andrew’s Church, Penylan Road, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £5. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care charity event.
Chapter WinterFest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. German-style festive market. (Until Sun 4)
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8pm, £8. Info 07538 878609. By Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Thurs 8 and Thurs 15.
First Thursday Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Readings by Rhiannon Hooson and Nicholas Murray.
Little Bao Peep Kitchen Takeover Brewdog, Cardiff. 6-10pm, free. Info 029 2023 1684. Serving steamed buns and other goodies.
Psychic Sally Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £24.50. Info 01792 475715. This show has the somewhat pleading title Call Me Psychic.
Storytelling Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £14. Info 029 2037 2055. With special guest Cath Little. Entry fee includes food.
The Murenger Social Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 7.30-10pm. Info 01633 263977. Hosted by Wales Arts Review and featuring guest speaker Richard King, who has done various cool things in his time (record shop, record label, band, books etc).
Ty Hafan Carols At The Castle Cardiff Castle. 6.30-8pm, £10/£5 kids/free under-5s. Info 029 2087 8100. Traditional carols and contemporary choirs, for charity.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. Multiple-times-per-day ice skating sessions, as well as a Santa’s Grotto and other attractions, running until Sun 8 Jan. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. Multiple-times-per-day ice skating sessions, running until Tue 3 Jan. 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 18 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 Tue 3 Jan)
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
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.
Chapter WinterFest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 4)
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.
Festive Glass Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm. Info 01792 463980. Glasswork created by students from the Swansea School Of Glass.
Let’s Get Quizzical The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £2 to enter. Info 01497 821762. Pub quiz.
Llandysul Christmas Craft Fair Tysul Hall, Llandysul. 2.30-7.30pm, free. Info [email protected].
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Fri 16, Sat 17, Thurs 29 and Fri 20.
Rod Stevens The Neon, Newport. 7pm, £7.50 adv. Info 01633 533666. Hypnotist, described as “clean and humorous without being blue”. This venue is run by a UKIP party member who ran for a council position this year, by the way.
Themed Family Skate Nights Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 5 + 6pm, from £15. Info 01633 413000. Featuring two sessions: Let It Snow (5pm) and It’s Cold Outside (6pm). Also on Fri 9, Thurs 15, Mon 19 and Tue 20.
Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly term-time events for toddlers and their parents, this month’s theme being ‘winter wonderland’.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
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 and next, plus Sat 7 Jan.
SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER
Chapter WinterFest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 4)
Christmas Craft Fayre St Michael’s Centre, Llandaff, Cardiff. 11am-3pm, free. Info [email protected].
Christmas Fayre 66a Commercial Street, Risca. £10 to set up a stall. Info 01633 613794. Presented by the Risca Salvation Army.
Christmas Felts Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-1pm, £40. Info 029 2048 4611. With Claire Cawte.
Christmas Festival Market & Santa’s Grotto Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry. 10am-4pm. Info 01446 738622. Grotto visits are in slots throughout the day and you are advised to book in advance.
Christmas Poetry Session Barker Gallery, Pontypool. 2-4.30pm, £3 adv. Info 01495 752036..
Christmas Winter Warmer West Wharf Gallery, Cardiff. 1-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
Craft Fair Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff. £10 to set up a table. Info 029 2079 8347.
Craft Fair St Mary’s Church, Swansea. 10.30am-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
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.
Dewch i Ganu National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Join musician Delyth Jenkins and learn Welsh through song. Also on Sat 7 Jan.
Eclectic Crafters Centenary Hall, Maryport Street, Usk. Info [email protected]. Craft fair held on the first Saturday of each month.
Enfys Craft Fair St. Francis Millennium Centre, Barry. 10am-4pm. Info 01446 792149. Every first Saturday of the month.
Festive Fun Day National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Festive Kitchen Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-3pm, £85. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk. Also on Sat 10.
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 11)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Brighton & Hove Albion Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Edinburgh Capitals Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Look up into the night sky to explore the many lights that have fascinated humans for centuries. (At weekends until Sun 11)
Meal Squared Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. £35. Info [email protected]. Supper club featuring food and drink from local independent places plus other entertainment. Also here on Sat 10, 17 and 31 Dec.
Memo Christmas Market 2016 Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01446 738622.
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.
Penarth Contemporary Craft Market Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10am-6pm, free. Info 0844 8700887. On tomorrow also.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609. By Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Fri 9, Sat 10, Fri 16, Sat 17, Wed 28 and Thurs 29.
Printmaking Cards Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am-4pm, £20. Info 01792 652016. Workshop by Tim Stokes and Terri Saunders.
Rhiwbina Christmas Festival Various locations, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. 4-6.30pm, free. Info www.rhiwbina.co.uk. Lots of stalls and general good cheer in this Cardiff suburb that calls itself a village.
Santa’s Grotto Cardiff Castle. £10.95. Info 029 2087 8100. Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Christmas. On tomorrow also, plus Sat 10, Sun 11 and Sat 17.
Santa’s Grotto Carnegie House, Bridgend. 10am-4pm, £5. Info 01656 815757. Kids’ event with various activities. Also on Sat 10 and Sat 17.
Saturday Craft Workshop For Adults Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10.30am-1pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Come and create a stitched felt Christmas decoration on the theme of A Child’s Christmas In Wales.
Saturday Family Workshops Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 10am-1pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Explore the new exhibitions and draw inspiration from Richard Glynn Vivian’s life. Book in advance please.
The Herbivore 033: Herbivore x Riverside Sourdough Embassy Cafe, Cathays, Cardiff. 11am-5pm. Info [email protected]. Brunch and lunch menu showcasing the best of Riverside Sourdough’s breads and sweet things. On tomorrow also.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Xmas Festival The Depot, Cardiff. 11am-5pm. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. On tomorrow also.
Blue Honey Kilo Sale Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Info [email protected]. Taking place in the Full Moon’s new outdoor pop-up space near their standard stomping ground. Buy vintage clothes by the kilo at competitive prices. Not sure if it’s happening concurrently with the market (see below), or before or after.
Bryngarw – Green Santa Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 11.15am-3pm, £6.50. Info 01656 815995. Visit Green Santa, wearing his traditional green robes (you heard), in an outdoor setting.
Cardiff Santa & Dash Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay. 12-2pm, £9. Info 029 2064 7735. A festive 5K run, walk or jog around Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay, in aid of Welsh Hearts.
Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.
CAVETSY Pop-Up Christmas Market Tramshed, Cardiff. 11am-7pm. Info [email protected]. Name stands for Cardiff & Vale Etsy Sellers, and that’s who’ll be offering their wares at this pop-up market.
Chapter WinterFest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today)
Christmas Market Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info [email protected]. Also on Sun 11, Sun 18 and Fri 23.
Crafts For Christmas St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10.30am-4.30pm, £2/£6 with car. Info 01446 799100.
Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran. 1-4pm. Info [email protected]. Every first Sunday of the month.
Essential Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £11.50. Info 07538 878609. By Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Sun 11.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 11)
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 11)
Penarth Contemporary Craft Market Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10am-6pm, free. Info 0844 8700887.
Roath Lantern Parade Welffield Road, Roath, Cardiff. 4.30pm. Info 01656 815757. Family parade starting outside Penylan Library and finishing at Waterloo Winter Fest, Roath Church House.
Santa’s Grotto Cardiff Castle. £10.95. Info 029 2087 8100.
The Herbivore 033: Herbivore x Riverside Sourdough Embassy Cafe, Cathays, Cardiff. 11am-5pm. Info [email protected].
Tuneless Choir Cardiff Aspire Fitness, Canton, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, £10 first session/£7 drop-in/£40 for eight weeks. Info 07745 683723. Choir, led by Mei Gwynedd, for people who want to sing but can’t carry a tune. Also on Sun 18, and every fortnight after that.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Weber Winter Warmer Course Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-2pm, £99. Info 01443 222716. Also on Sun 15 Jan.
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-7.45pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
MONDAY 5 DECEMBER
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Xmas Festival The Depot, Cardiff. 11am-5pm. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk.
Advanced Cabaret Classes Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9.30pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.
cardiffcabaretclub.com. With Steph. Every Monday until 12 Dec; training for a Cardiff Cabaret Club show on Fri 23 Dec.
FIFA17 Xbox One Tournament 8 Bit Bar, Swansea. 7-11pm, £3 to enter. Info facebook.com/8bitbaruk.
Gwd Mondays: Musical Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Poetry Open Mic The Capel, Bargoed. 7.30-10.30pm, free. Info 01443 830272. With guest reader Peter Finch.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 8)
Wales Sport Awards Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm. Info 029 2063 6464.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 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 6 DECEMBER
Christmas Market Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union. 12-3pm. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Enterprise & Start-Up.
Disappearing Newport; A Chat About Buildings That Have Gone (And A Few That Still Remain) Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 3pm, free. Info 01633 263977. One of Newport Museum’s bi-monthly Down Your Local sessions held in this jarhouse.
Early Years Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 10.30-11am, free. Info 01792 516900. Singalong for babies and parents.
Open Level Chair Dance Classes Ocean Park, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 6.45-8.15pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.cardiffcabaretclub.com. Every Tuesday until 13 Dec; training for a Cardiff Cabaret Club show on Fri 23 Dec.
Rick & Morty Quizmas Special Embassy Cafe, Cardiff. 7pm, £2 to enter. Info 029 2037 3144.
Toulouse-Lautrec And The Paris Music Halls Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 2.30pm, £7.50. Info 01874 611622. Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk by Peter Webb.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 8)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER
55+ Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 2-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Group aiming to promote independence, social confidence and creative skills through a supportive and sociable environment for all.
Beginners Show Girl And Burlesque Dancing Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.cardiffcabaretclub.com. With Steph. Every Wedneday until 14 Dec; training for a Cardiff Cabaret Club show on Fri 23 Dec.
Black Kettle Collective Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 3.30-5pm, free. Info 01792 516900.
Friends Of The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 6pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Prudence Keely talks about ‘The life, work and legacy in Wales of the landscape designer, William Emes (1729-1803)’.
Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2034 6214. Come to the museum and share your memories of Cardiff, on the first Wednesday of every month.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 8)
Welsh Speaking Carol Service Ararat Baptist Church, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £5. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care charity event.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER
Christmas Afternoon Tea Swansea Museum. 2pm, pay by donation. Info 01792 653763. Hosted by the Royal Institution Of South Wales.
Christmas At The Mansion House Mansion House, Richmond Road, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £10. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care charity event.
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984. Poetry open mic, every second and third Thursday of the month.
Howling Hops Tap Takeover / Drunken Sailor Kitchen Takeover Brewdog, Cardiff. 6pm-12am, free. Info 029 2023 1684. Featuring nine guest beers from HH and hotdogs from DS.
The Big Christmas Quiz Le Pub, Newport. 8.30pm, £1 to enter. Info 01633 221477. Annual event with prizes for teams of four or less.
Unpossible Simpsons Quiz The Full Moon, Cardiff. 7-10pm, free. Info [email protected].
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.
cycletrainingwales.org.uk. Also on Mon 16-Thurs 19 Jan. (Finishes today)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Young Art Force Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 11.30am-2.30pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Open art class for anyone aged 14 to 24. Book in advance please.
FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER
Artist in Residence Talk: Richard Monahan Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 12.30-1.30pm, free. Info 01792 516900.
Carol Ann Duffy & Gillian Clarke Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 5 + 7.30pm, £12/£9. Info 01792 463980. Poetry reading from this dynamic duo.
Christmas Chocolate Truffles Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10am-1pm, £50. Info 01600 714595. On tomorrow also.
Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2034 6214. Family fun day for 0-5-year-olds on the second Friday of every month.
Little Mice Club: Festive Special National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Bilingual playtime for babies/toddlers.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Revolutionary Dreams Volcano, Swansea. 7pm, £10/£5 suggested donation. Info www.volcanotheatre.co.uk. Launch of a book, Revolutionary Dreams: From Chile To Wales – The Other 9/11, by Swansea-based Chilean Jose Cifuentes and about a couple who escaped Pinochet’s dictatorship circa 1973. The evening also includes folk sets by singer Dafydd Iwan amongv others.
Seren Pop-Up Bookshop Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh publisher sets up near the front entrance and sells its books, possibly while keeping its mittens on. (Until Mon 12)
Tea Dance St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 2pm, £5. Info 01446 799100.
Themed Family Skate Nights Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 5 + 6pm, from £15. Info 01633 413000.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
Abergavenny Craft Fayre Market Hall, Abergavenny. Free. Info 01873 735811.
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Stories For Christmas Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Alternative Events Christmas Weekender The Boneyard, Canton, Cardiff. 11am-11pm, free. Info 07738 092524. Featuring stalls, designer makes, artisan crafts, food and drink, live music, glitter makeovers and kids’ games. Also there’s a steampunk twist to the whole thing apparently. On tomorrow also.
Blaenavon Christmas Cracker Broad Street Car Park, Blaenavon. 12-5pm, free (£10 to set up a table/£5 if you bring your own table). Info 01495 792878. Incorporating the Little Monthly Market plus more stalls, dancing, music, donkeys etc.
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 Chocolate Truffles Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10am-1pm, £50. Info 01600 714595.
Christmas Craft Weekend National History Museum, St Fagans. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3500. Drop-in activity sessions. On tomorrow also.
Christmas Market High Street, Barry. 10am-5pm, free. Info [email protected].
Christmas Wreaths Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am-4pm, £20. Info 01792 652016. Workshop by Louise Tucker.
Craft Fayre St. John’s Church Hall, Cymmer, Porth. 10am-2pm, £10 to set up a stall. Info [email protected].
Crickhowell Craft Fair Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. 10am-4pm, £10 to set up a table. Info 01495 524764.
Deep Sleep Yoga & Nidra Workshop Lisvane Memorial Hall, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £15. Info 029 2025 1031. With Catherine Symons and Natasha Marchant.
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635. Family event, on tomorrow also and then Sat 17-Wed 21.
Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session. Info 029 2048 4611. With Suzen Millodot every month.
Elfsteddfod Bridgend town centre. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01656 815757. In which the streets of Bridgend will be full of Christmas elves – how many is dependent on citizens’ interest levels, but FYI the first 1,000 to turn up get a free elf hat. Then there’ll be various relevant activities.
Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. Also on Sat 14 Jan.
Ethical Cardiff Night Market Christmas Edition Cardiff Speaker Hire, Dumballs Road, Cardiff. 4-11.30pm. Info [email protected]. “Nature-based products, veggie food, vegan food and treats, Christmas gifts, handmade crafts, mulled wines, vegan friendly skincare for men and women, yoga pop up, a bar and more,” they say.
Family Festive Fun National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Craft activities, storytelling and face painting.
Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.
Festive Kitchen Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-3pm, £85. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 11)
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Sunderland Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Funky Craft Fayre Ostreme Hall, Mumbles, Swansea. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected].
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Nottingham Panthers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 11)
Meal Squared Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. £35. Info [email protected].
Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles. 9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.
Narberth Winter Carnival Christmas Market 2016 Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am, free/£20 to set up a table. Info 01834 869323.
Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free. Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.
Nimble Fingers Craft Fayre Victoria Hall, Mumbles, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 07790 298913. On the second Saturday of every month.
Open Mic Night Imperial Hotel, Merthyr. 7.30pm. Info [email protected]. With David Foster-Morgan.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Santa’s Grotto Cardiff Castle. £10.95. Info 029 2087 8100.
Santa’s Grotto Carnegie House, Bridgend. 10am-4pm, £5. Info 01656 815757.
Saturnalia National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3550. Roman mid-winter celebration.
Seren Pop-Up Bookshop Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Mon 12)
Snapped Up Market – A Dickensian Christmas The Printhaus , Canton, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2022 0349. On tomorrow also.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER
Alternative Events Christmas Weekender The Boneyard, Canton, Cardiff. 11am-11pm, free. Info 07738 092524.
Barry Island Handmade Market Barry Island Train Station. 11am-3pm, £10 to set up a table. Info
facebook.com/barryislandhandmademarket.
Big Pit Babies Christmas Event Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 11.30am-12.30pm + 1.30-2.30pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3650.
Christmas Craft Weekend National History Museum, St Fagans. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3500.
Christmas Market Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info [email protected].
Christmas Quiz Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6-9pm, £1 to enter. Info 07933 844234.
Christmas Sunday Supper Clwb The Depot, Cardiff. 5pm, £25. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. Festive street food, Christmas cocktails, mulled wine and mulled cider. This week’s chef is That Fish Guy. Also on Sun 18.
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Essential Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £11.50. Info 07538 878609.
Fire & Light Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Marina Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Santa’s Grotto Cardiff Castle. £10.95. Info 029 2087 8100.
Seren Pop-Up Bookshop Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Mon 12)
Snapped Up Market – A Dickensian Christmas The Printhaus , Canton, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2022 0349.
Spooky Stories In Ihe Parlour Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420. With Nick Brunger.
Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-7.45pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
MONDAY 12 DECEMBER
Advanced Cabaret Classes Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9.30pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.
cardiffcabaretclub.com.
Beer & Bards Small Bar, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, free (donations welcome). Info www.smallbar.co.uk. Spoken word and music from Frank Thomas and Thommie Gillow. Donations will go to Shelter Cymru.
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. Although probably not on Boxing Day.
Seren Pop-Up Bookshop Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm. Info 029 2039 7951.
Open Level Chair Dance Classes Ocean Park, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 6.45-8.15pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.cardiffcabaretclub.com.
Spirituality Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Second Tuesday of every month.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 14
DECEMBER
Beginners Show Girl And Burlesque Dancing Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, £7/£35 for six sessions. Info www.cardiffcabaretclub.com.
Christmas Singalong National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 6pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Christmas Talk Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 6pm, £5/£3.50 NUS. Info 029 2034 6214. Dr Martin Jones chats about his book, Christmas And The British: A Modern History.
Scriptdawg 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New writers can have work performed in front of an audience.
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 18 Jan.
The Herbivore 034: Herbaceous Christmas Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £25. Info [email protected]. Five-course vegan supper club. Book in advance please.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER
Christmas Quiz Night National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7pm, £3.50. Info 01792 463980.
Essential Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8pm, £8. Info 07538 878609.
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984.
Open Space: Derec Jones & Mark Lock Central Library Hub, Cardiff. 5.45pm, free. Info 029 2038 2116. Reading from their novels Boys From The Backfields and Cheats & Liars (Jones) and Dead Man’s Hand (Lock).
Themed Family Skate Nights Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 5 + 6pm, from £15. Info 01633 413000.
The National Poets Of Wales & Scotland Great Hall, Swansea Bay University Campus. 7.30pm, £12/£5 NUS. Info 01792 602060. Taliesin presents readings from Ifor Ap Glyn and Jackie Kay. Someone seems to have vandalised Kay’s Wikipedia entry, but all they’ve done is change her birthdate from 1961 to 1915, and her name to Jackie Chan.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Activities include making a Christmas mini-comic, puppets, creative writing, games, reading, crafts and dressing up. (Until Thurs 22)
Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-4pm, free. Info [email protected]. On tomorrow also.
Crafty Devil Christmas Party Crafty Devil Brewery, Papermill Road, Cardiff. 8-11pm, £25. Info [email protected]. Ticket price includes some beers (not sure how many) and food from Pettigrew Bakery.
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.
Frontal Lobe 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 10pm. Info 029 2022 8883. New event from “artists, musicians and entertainers who have come together to provide you with evenings of intellectual stimulation”. I think this is mostly about bands and DJs but they are purposely vague so if this is in the wrong section, tough.
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Publishers’ Pop-Up Bazaar Central Library Hub, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, free. Info 029 2038 2116. Books from Welsh publishers are for sale here. On tomorrow also.
Quiz Night The Full Moon, Cardiff. 7-10pm, free. Info [email protected].
So You Think You’re Smart? Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, free. Info 01495 243252. Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 22)
Attack! Pro Wrestling: Under The Mistletour 2016 Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff. 7-10pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2037 3144.. Featuring these grapplers among others: Eddie Dennis, Mark Andrews, Nixon Newell, #CCK, Mike Bird, The Wild Boar, The Anti-Fun Police and Drew Parker.
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782.
Christmas Family Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016.
Christmas Fayre Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-5pm, free. Info 01685 384111.
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. In conjunction with Artes Mundi. On tomorrow also, plus Tue 20-Fri 23 and Wed 28-Sat 31.
Clwb’s Christmas Market Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2023 2199.
Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Barnsley Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Heritage, Protection & Military Necessity National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Talk with Swansea University’s Nigel Pollard. Title sounds a bit fash to me, not sure what’s it’s actually about though.
Meal Squared Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. £35. Info [email protected].
Mind, Body & Christmas Spirit St Peters Hall, Carmarthen. 10am-5pm, £5. Info [email protected]. Charity event featuring various holistic therapists and craft stalls.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected]. Selling original arts and crafts.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Publishers’ Pop-Up Bazaar Central Library Hub, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, free. Info 029 2038 2116.
Santa’s Grotto Cardiff Castle. £10.95. Info 029 2087 8100.
Santa’s Grotto Carnegie House, Bridgend. 10am-4pm, £5. Info 01656 815757.
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 Mon 2 Jan)
St Fagans Food & Makers Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 19)
Sully’s Yard Beer Festival Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Info [email protected].
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out why skin becomes spotty, why noses get snotty and why we go to the potty. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420. Afternoon reading with Mark Montinaro.
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 22)
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Christmas Market Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info [email protected].
Christmas Sunday Supper Clwb The Depot, Cardiff. 5pm, £25. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. This week’s chef is The Pork Society.
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Father Christmas At Big Pit Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 10.30am-4pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3650.
Festive Food Fair 2016 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-6pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Co-hosted by Green City.
M.A.D.E. Special Winter Fayre M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 12-6pm, free. Info 029 2047 3373. Featuring Christmas themed workshops for families, garlands for sale, artisan beers, hampers, raffle, lucky dip and festive live music.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
St Fagans Food & Makers Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 19)
Swansea Vegan Christmas Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Featuring desserts, handmade chocolate, plant-based cheeses, cakes, pies, jams and chutneys, drinks, seasonal savoury goodies, clothing, gifts and skincare.
Tuneless Choir Cardiff Aspire Fitness, Canton, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, £10 first session/£7 drop-in/£40 for eight weeks. Info 07745 683723.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-7.45pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
MONDAY 19 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 22)
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Gwd Mondays Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
St Fagans Food & Makers Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 19)
Themed Family Skate Nights Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 5 + 6pm, from £15. Info 01633 413000.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 22)
Casting Hands Family Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Cast people’s hands in plaster.
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Crafty Devil Tap Takeover Brewdog, Cardiff. 6-11pm, free. Info 029 2023 1684. Local brewer rolls into the city centre for one night only.
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Philosophy Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Third Tuesday of every month.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Themed Family Skate Nights Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 5 + 6pm, from £15. Info 01633 413000.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 21
DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Thurs 22)
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Deer Feed Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10.30am, from £15. Info 01639 881635.
Festive Craft Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, £1. Info 029 2034 6214. Kids’ activities, also on Wed 28.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Self-Led Activities Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Christmas Quiz Hobo’s, Bridgend. 7.30pm, £1 to play. Info www.hobosmusicvenue.com.
Jingle Bell Rock Leige Manor, Bonvilston, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6pm, £10/£7 kids/£25 family. Info 01446 781648. An evening of Christmas family entertainment at a horse riding school / equestrian centre in the Vale. On tomorrow also.
Quiz Night The Full Moon, Cardiff. 7-10pm, free. Info [email protected].
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Manchester Storm Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Jingle Bell Rock Leige Manor, Bonvilston, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6pm, £10/£7 kids/£25 family. Info 01446 781648.
Last Minute Christmas Market Sully’s Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info [email protected].
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-7pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-8.45pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
MONDAY 26 DECEMBER
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v West Ham United Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
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. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-6pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER
Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Coventry Blaze Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm. Info 029 2038 2001.
Premium Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609. By Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Fri 30.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Festive Craft Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, £1. Info 029 2034 6214.
Fun And Frolics Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420. With John Bilsborough.
Funky Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Make a cool calendar in time for the New Year. (Until Sat 31)
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER
Awaken Your Creativity With Laughter! Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, £50. Info [email protected]. Workshop by the Sparkly Laughter team. The other day I saw a performance by this guy Laraaji, who does workshops like this in New York. It was pretty good but he has this habit of laughing for no apparent reason while speaking which takes some getting used to.
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Funky Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 31)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Premium Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 7.15pm, £11. Info 07538 878609.
Spooky Stories Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420. With Nick Brunger.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Funky Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 31)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Premium Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 7.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
Chapter New Year’s Eve 2016 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. £20 adv/£15 before Fri 16 Dec. Info 029 2030 4400. A Bowie-themed good riddance to this absolute exploded pancreas of a year. Featuring Bowie tribute act Let’s Dance, Bowie-oke, DJing from Matt Jarrett and Graham from Goldie Lookin Chain, a Bowie-themed cocktail bar, a photobooth and prizes for best fancy dress.
Christmas Holiday Art Family Activities National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Crafty Devil 90s New Year’s Eve Party Crafty Devil Brewery, Papermill Road, Cardiff. 8pm-1am, £30. Info [email protected]. Featuring a retro indie disco, for whatever reason, plus beer and food all included in the ticket price.
Dylan’s Tall Tales Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420. With Mark Montinaro. On tomorrow also.
Family Christmas Party Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, £8.50/£6.50. Info 01495 243252.
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Bournemouth Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Funky Calendars National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Inner City Cyphers Oner Signs, Cardiff. 12-5pm, free. Info 029 2037 1231. Monthly hip-hop open mic session and general meetup. Also on Sat 28 Jan.
Mari Llwyd & New Year Walk In Town centre, Llanwrtyd Wells. 10.30pm, free. Info www.green-events.co.uk. Annual procession from the recesses of Welsh tradition, where participants follow a horse’s skull on a stick around the town.
Meal Squared Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. £35. Info [email protected].
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8 Jan)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-12.30am, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3 Jan)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Mon 2 Jan)