JANUARY | 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.
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY
Dylan’s Tall Tales Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne. 1pm, free. Info 01994 427420.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 12-7pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 9.45am-10.45pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3)
MONDAY 2 JANUARY
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Aston Villa Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Until Tue 3)
Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
TUESDAY 3 JANUARY
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 3-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
Winter Wonderland Civic Centre, Cardiff. 11am-10pm, £6.50-£9.50. Info 0333 6663366. (Finishes today)
WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY
Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2034 6214.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 3-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Open mic night incorporating music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, cabaret etc. Also on Wed 16.
THURSDAY 5 JANUARY
Storytelling Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £14. Info 029 2037 2055. With special guests Cath Edwards. Entry fee includes food.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 3-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
FRIDAY 6 JANUARY
Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392 / www.cardiffivc.org.uk.
Farmers Market High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. Info 01685 725106.
Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly term-time events for toddlers and their parents, this month’s theme being ‘rainbows and raindrops’.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 3-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 7 JANUARY
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.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Expoosive science demonstrations that you could in principle do at home, but shouldn’t. (At weekends until Sun 29)
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.
Flavours Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk. With Angela Gray.
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Visit the planetarium as we find out the true nature of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the Gas Giants. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Mari Llwyd Puppets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 31)
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.
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-10pm. Info 01792 712008. (Until Sun 8)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SUNDAY 8 JANUARY
Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran. 1-4pm. Info [email protected].
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Game On! Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk..
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Waterfront Winterland Museum Park, Swansea. 10am-7pm. Info 01792 712008. (Finishes today)
MONDAY 9 JANUARY
Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class Plasnewydd YMCA, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £5. Info [email protected]. Second Monday of every month.
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
TUESDAY 10 JANUARY
Spirituality Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344.
WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
THURSDAY 12 JANUARY
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984.
Royal Institution Of South Wales Lecture Swansea Museum. 7.30pm, free. Info 01792 653763. Paul Frame on ‘Apostle of liberty: the life and work of Richard Price, 1723-91’.
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY
3D Space Show National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Presented by AstroCymru.
Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2034 6214.
Skill Builder: Knife Skills Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Star Gazing Evening National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 14 JANUARY
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.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session. Info 029 2048 4611.
Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Arsenal Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Hedge Laying Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. £105. Info 01600 714595. Also on Sat 28.
Laughter Yoga Leader Training Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. £225 (two days). Info [email protected]. Two day event providing certified professional training in The Magic Of Laughter. On tomorrow also.
Lazy Crafternoons: Upcycled Shopping Bag National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 1.30pm, £5. Info 01792 463980.
Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles. 9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.
Nelson: His Life And Legacy National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Talk by Sid Kidwell.
Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free. Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.
New Year New You! Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk. Recipes to eat nutritiously in the new year, which you’re definitely going to do.
Out Of The Darkness National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 2pm. Info 01792 463980. Andrew Lound traces the history of the discovery of Pluto.
Saturnalia Real Ale Ramble Various locations, Llanwrtyd Wells. 10.30pm, £11 to enter. Info www.green-events.co.uk. Beer-drinking all-in based in some way on ancient Roman festival Saturnalia.
Spoken Word Saturday Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.45pm, £3. Info 0845 2263510.
Thrifty Kids: Make A Recycled Milk Carton Elephant National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
SUNDAY 15 JANUARY
10 Minute Musicals The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, £80. Info 029 2128 0189. First in a series of workshops aiming to “encourage and nurture new and existing creatives to write for musical theatre in Wales”. Also on Sun 22 and Sun 29, then back in July and November.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Laughter Yoga Leader Training Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. £225 (two days). Info [email protected].
Weber Winter Warmer Course Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-2pm, £99. Info 01443 222716.
MONDAY 16 JANUARY
Big Independent Christmas Market Something For Christmas, Swansea. Free. Info [email protected]. This venue is a pop-up affair in a disused pub, which will turn into a used pub in early 2017. Before that, Something Creatives are inviting sellers to hawk their vintage clothing, local makers, craft, bric-a-brac and art, plus you can have a jar or two while you browse. (Until Wed 18)
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.
TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
Big Independent Christmas Market Something For Christmas, Swansea. Free. Info [email protected]. (Until Wed 18)
Dr Phil’s Health Revolution Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £3-£15. Info 01239 621200. Medical journalist Dr Phil Hammond, not to be confused with the Tory cabinet minister or the American TV personality. In Builth Wells tomorrow.
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am, free. Info 01792 463980. Informal book club, also on Tue 24 and Tue 31.
Philosophy Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY
Apple Pruning Course National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-1pm, £30. Info 029 2057 3500.
Big Independent Christmas Market Something For Christmas, Swansea. Free. Info [email protected]. (Finishes today)
Dr Phil’s Health Revolution The Wyeside, Builth Wells. 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 01982 552555.
Skill Builder: Thai Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Spice Preview Night Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 07429 598414.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
THURSDAY 19 JANUARY
Afternoon Dance Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 1.30pm, £4. Info 01792 475715.
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984.
Open Space: Holly Muller Central Library Hub, Cardiff. 5.45pm, free. Info 029 2038 2116. Reading from her 2015 debut novel, My Own Dear Brother.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £495 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Finishes today)
FRIDAY 20 JANUARY
Burns Night 2017 Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £27. Info 029 2039 1391. Featuring a concert, Burns Supper, whisky tasting and ceilidh with dance instruction.
MTB Hydraulics & Suspension Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30pm-4pm, £105. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
So You Think You’re Smart? Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, free. Info 01495 243252.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 21 JANUARY
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Burton Albion Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 3pm. Info 0845 3451400.
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Regional Indian (Kerala) Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Santes Dwynwen – Love Bugs National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Make a cute love bug to celebrate this ancient Welsh love tradition. On tomorrow also.
Welsh Wrestling Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £12/£9. Info 01495 227206.
SUNDAY 22 JANUARY
10 Minute Musicals The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, £80. Info 029 2128 0189.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Santes Dwynwen – Love Bugs National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Seafood Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £180. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Wedding Showcase National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
MONDAY 23 JANUARY
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
TUESDAY 24 JANUARY
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am, free. Info 01792 463980.
WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY
Artes Mundi 7 Conference National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2039 7951. Shortlisted artists will be speaking about their work and exploring the themes of the exhibition.
Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class / Hoop Jam Plasnewydd YMCA, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5/£8 both classes. Info 07934 011061. Last Wednesday of every month. The class is from 8-9pm and is followed by a hoop jam from 9-10.
Friends Of The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. 6pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Jonathan Powell on ‘In Defence of Painting’.
Reading Between The Wines Bookclub The White Hart, Llangybi. 7.30pm. Info [email protected]. Monthly club, discussing The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh this month.
Science Cafe National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
Skill Builder: Curries Angela Gray’s Cookery School At Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716 / www.angelagray.co.uk.
Tea Dance Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 2.30pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510.
THURSDAY 26 JANUARY
Royal Institution Of South Wales Annual General Meeting Swansea Museum. 7pm, free. Info 01792 653763.
FRIDAY 27 JANUARY
Brickjam 2 Tramshed, Cardiff. 7pm-1am, £42. Info 029 2023 5555. Charity event for the Tiffan Project, which feeds Nepalese children. It’ll feature food from EJ Catering, The Potted Pig and Scene Cuisine, drinks from The Lansdowne’s barpeople and live music from Kookamunga.
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.
Incandescent Hibiscus Lounge, Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. 5.30-6.45pm, free. Info [email protected]. The return of this quarterly literary meeting. Bring your favourite poems and lyrics for discussion.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 28 JANUARY
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Fireside Stories National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Part of National Storytelling Week. On tomorrow also.
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 29)
Hedge Laying Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. £105. Info 01600 714595.
Inner City Cyphers Oner Signs, Cardiff. 12-5pm, free. Info 029 2037 1231.
Pirate Weekend National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. On tomorrow also.
SUNDAY 29 JANUARY
10 Minute Musicals The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, £80. Info 029 2128 0189.
Don’t Do This At Home! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Fireside Stories National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Pirate Weekend National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
TUESDAY 31 JANUARY
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am, free. Info 01792 463980.
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Southampton Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 7.45pm. Info 0870 400004.
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Preston North End Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.