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EVERY MONDAY
Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 6-9.30pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8; advanced 8-9.30. Runs until Mon 23 May; no classes on Mon 2 May.
Bharatanatyam Dance Classes For Adult Beginners Bayview House, Cardiff Bay. 8.15-9.15pm. Info 029 2075 1158.
Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting The Plum Tree, Canton, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392. A friendly social group offering the chance to “liven up your social life and meet new friends” through a varied events programme including theatre, live music, walks, badminton, table tennis and pub nights. More info at www.cardiffivc.org.uk.
Cardio Climb Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. High intensity workout combing cardio and climbing.
Ceroc The Gate, Cardiff. 7.45-10.45pm, £7/£5 NUS. Info 029 2048 3344. Sessions for a dance style billed as a combo of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop, tango and jive. Runs until Mon 23 May; no classes on Mon 2 May.
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. Runs until Mon 23 May; no classes on Mon 2 May.
Children’s Ballroom Dancing Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-9pm. Info 01495 243252.
Community Choir Sessions Cornwall Street Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 07952 752823. Led by Pauline Down and taking place most Mondays; ring ahead to check.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / [email protected]. Every Monday.
India Dance Wales Classes Highmead House, Lisvane, Cardiff. Info 029 2075 1158. For Grade 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, £7-£9.50 per session/£4 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Learn to play improvised rock and pop and basic chord sequences. Beginners 6-8pm; intermediate 8-10. Runs until Mon 23 May; no classes on Mon 2 May.
Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-8.30pm, £6/£5. Info 01633 656757. 7-11 years old: 6.15-7.15pm; 12 and up: 7.15-8.30pm.
Newport Badminton Club Pill Millennium Centre, Newport. 7.30-8.30pm. 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 Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 4.30-6pm); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 5-6pm); Flying Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Hoop L3 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Yoga (6.15-7.45pm); Aerial Hoop L2 (8-10pm); Flying Trapeze L1 (8-10pm); Static Trapeze L4 (8-10pm) and Flexibility (8-9.30pm). Taking place in a new venue for 2016.
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464. Tours of the centre running daily for one hour. Advance booking recommended.
Pilates Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £6/£30 for six sessions. Info 07872 306745 / [email protected]. Mixed ability class with Steph; please bring your own mat.
Pilates The Gate, Cardiff. 10.30am-1.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Gentle fitness for the first hour, general for the second two. Runs until Mon 23 May; no classes on Mon 2 May.
Quizzical The North Star, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2062 4050.
RAD Children’s Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 4-7.45pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. 4-6-year-olds: 4-4.45pm; 6-8 4.45-5.45pm; Ballet Grade 1 6-8 yrs 5.45-6.45pm; Ballet Grade 2 6-8 yrs 6.45-7.45pm. Begins on Mon 11 Apr..
Ruff Folk Dance Club St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Birchgrove, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2051 3440. With Ian Lewis.
Salsa Classes Mischiefs, Cardiff Bay. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651. Beginners for the first hour, then improvers/intermediate.
St Donats Atlantic Chorale St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm. Info 01446 799100. Choir rehearsals.
Tai Chi: Health Qigong Glyndwr Community Hall, Penarth. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.
Tango Dancing Argentine Barocco, Cardiff. 8-10.45pm, £3/£1. Info 029 2023 7332.
Tang Soo Do Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 07734 557767. Learn traditional Korean karate; beginners welcome.
Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12.30-1.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959. On tomorrow also.
Yoga With Valerie Price St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-9.30pm. Info [email protected]. 6.30-8pm: intermediate; 8.10-9.30pm: beginners.
EVERY TUESDAY
A Ballroom Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-11pm. Info 01495 243252.
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 24 May.
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.
American Line Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 2.45-4.45pm, £3. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Tue 24 May.
Beth’s Buns Pilates Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.
Bring It Pong 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New weekly session of table tennis, with two tables in the main bar (little known fact: table tennis is one of the best games to play while drinking).
Circus Skills The Riverfront, Newport. 7-8.30pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757. For ages 14 and up.
Contemporary Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £5-£6.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8. Runs until Tue 24 May.
Extend The Gate, Cardiff. 11am, £2.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Exercise to music, aimed at over-60s and people with a disability. Runs until Tue 24 May.
Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm. Info www.funkypumpfitness.co.uk. Boxing-based high-intensity workout with a house soundtrack. First session free. In this gym every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Gitananda Yoga St David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd. 7-8.30pm, free. Info 01443 408065.
Glam Dram St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7pm. Info 01446 799100. Amateur theatre company for adults.
India Dance Wales – Bharatanatyam Classes Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5-6pm. Info 07410 977427. Beginners’ class.
India Dance Wales Classes Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Cardiff. 6.30pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to grade 2 and for all ages and abilities.
Irish Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 5.15-8.15pm, £6.50/£5.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Kids 5.15-6.15; adult beginners 6.15-7.15; adult advanced 7.15-8.15. Runs until Tue 24 May.
Jazz Workshops For Beginners Atradius Offices (4th floor), Cardiff Bay. 6.20-8pm, £10. Info 07806 625717. All instruments and ages welcome.
Kizomba Tango Classes 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Learn African samba here.
Laughter Yoga Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5 (suggested donation). Info www.sparklylaughter.co.uk. “No experience required, no stretching and no mats needed,” promise the organisers.
Learn To Rock’n’Roll 50s Style JK Club, Neath Rd, Briton Ferry. 8-10.30pm, £5. Info 07400 080101. Hosted by Frank, who also runs a similar class in Pencoed each Thursday. Lessons are from 8-9pm; there’s a disco from 9-10.30.
Life Drawing 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model. There’s also an irregular meetup session afterwards where you can all go to the cinema (Capitol Centre) for £3.
Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing The Garage, Swansea. 6-10pm. Info 01792 475147.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.
nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Ground Skills – Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 4.30-6pm); Hula Hoop (6-7pm); Performance (7-9pm); Circus Mishmash (6-8pm); Beginners Aerial L1 (8-10pm) and Static Trapeze L2 (8-10pm).
Off Centre Silver Dragon, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Adult drama group meeting weekly to develop performance skills.
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Open Mic Night Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info [email protected].
Pilates And Stretch Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745 / [email protected]. With Steph; bring your own mat please.
Pilates: Beginners The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Begins on Tue 12 Apr.
Pregnancy Yoga Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 6-7.15pm, £35/£30 (five-week blocks). Info kalavathi@
omstudio.co.uk.
Salsa Classes Kapu, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651. Beginners’ class starts 7.30pm; improvers 8.30; bachata 9.30.
Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-10.30pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Every Tuesday. Beginners 7.15-8pm; Improvers 8.30-9.30pm; dancing 9.45-10.30pm.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Every Tuesday and Friday. This one visits Big Pit Mining Museum of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park (including BBNP visitors centre).
Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Continuation St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm. Info 029 2020 6042.
Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.30-6.30 + 6.45-8pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, £9. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. With Kalavathi Devi.
Yoga Share M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 5-7pm, £4 (suggested donation). Info 029 2047 3373. Led by Ashtanga practitioner Sarah Cleary.
Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Yoga With Valerie Price Llandough Institute, Penarth. 8.30-9.30pm. Info [email protected]. Mixed level class.
Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff. 6-7pm. Info 07891 712344. Led by Irene Davies, as is…
Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes St Faith Church Hall, Llanishen, Cardiff. 8-9pm. Info 07891 712344.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Adult Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4880.
A Tea Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 2-4pm. Info 01495 243252.
Ceramics For Adults The Riverfront, Newport. 6-8pm, £30 (five weeks). Info 01633 656757.
Ceroc Dance Class Dockers Club, Swansea. 7.45pm-12am, £6/£8 freestyles. Info [email protected].
Contemporary Dance Youth Session The Gate, Cardiff. 5pm, £3-£6. Info 029 2048 3344. Runs until Wed 25 May.
Creepy Carmarthen The Guildhall, Carmarthen (starting point). 7pm, £7.50/£5. Info 01267 231557. Take a trip through Carmarthen’s ‘horrible history’ and meet murderers and their victims; visit the sites of grisly executions; discover dark secrets from bygone days – and find out where ghosts walk. Every week until Sept 28.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga Wake Up Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.15-8am, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / [email protected].
Newport Youth Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.15-6pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. 7-10 years old: 4.15-5pm; 14-18: 5-6pm.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Acrobatics Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Adult Acrobatics (6-8pm); Creative Aerial L3+ (8-10pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pilates The Gate, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Advanced fitness session. Runs until Wed 25 May.
Pub Quiz The Pilot, Penarth. 8pm. Info 029 2071 0615. With Hayley.
Salsa Classes Rhiwbina Recreational Club, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Day tours from Cardiff, every Wednesday and Saturday. This one visits Caerleon, Caerwent, Tintern Abbey, the Wye Valley, Abbey Mill Craft Centre and Raglan Castle.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 9.30-11am, 1-2.15pm + 7-9pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.
Yoga Trwy Gyfrwng Y Gymraeg Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm. Info [email protected].
Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments The Freaks Geeks and Autographs Store, Swansea. 5.30pm, £3.50. Info 07914 683534.
Zumba Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 6pm, £4. Info 07949 270618.
EVERY THURSDAY
Adult Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4880.
Alexander Technique & Yoga M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 11.30am-1pm, £16/£80 for six sessions. Info 029 2047 3373.
Art Club Penarth Pier Pavilion. 4.15-5.15pm, £5. Info 0844 8700887. Creative fun for 5-11-year-olds with tutor Becky.
Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Children 6-11 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4-5pm, £4.95. Info 07837 937351.
Bingo Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.
Biodanza Bishop Of Llandaff High School, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £6/£5. Info antoinette@
biodanza4all.com. “A fusion of music, movement and feeling” taught here by Antoinette Lorraine.
Breakdance The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-7pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757. Learn break dancing styles, uprock, freezes and power moves. For ages 8-18.
Ceroc Dance Class Lysaght Institute, Newport. 7.30-10.45pm, £8/£6 NUS. Info [email protected].
Children’s Latin/Ballroom Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 4.30-8pm. Info 01495 243252.
Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm. Info www.funkypumpfitness.co.uk.
Hand Drumming Group Canton Uniting Church, Cardiff. 6-6.50pm, £15 (five weeks). Info 01446 401209. Hosted by Laura Bradshaw.
Hard Côr Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Join the Centre’s urban choir who blend choral singing with hip-hop. Every Thursday and Saturday; contact [email protected] for further details.
Hatch The Riverfront, Newport. 4.30pm, £8 per session/£60 per term. Info 01633 656757. New youth theatre programme organised by the Tin Shed Theatre Co.
Learn To Rock’n’Roll 50s Style Pencoed Rugby Club. 8-10.30pm, £5. Info 07400 080101. Hosted by Frank. Lessons are from 8-9pm; there’s a disco from 9-10.30.
Newport Badminton Club Newport Active Living Centre. 7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Flying Trapeze L1/2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L2 (6-8pm); Ropes & Silks L2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (8-10pm); Ropes & Silks L3 + 4 (8-10pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pilates Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6.15-7.15pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / [email protected]. Every Thursday.
Salsa Buena Class Little Shop Of Calm, Cowbridge. 8.30-10.30pm, free. Info 07800 565651. Beginners 8.30pm; improvers 9.30.
Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-11pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Beginners 7.15-8pm; improvers 8.30-9.30pm; Rueda 9.45-10.30pm.
Salsa Dancing Classes Revolucion De Cuba, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £6/£5 NUS. Info 029 2023 6689. Salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Thursday and Sunday. This one visits the Gower, Swansea Bay, Parc-Le-Breos, the Dylan Thomas Centre and more.
Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Albert Road Church & Community Centre, Penarth. 6.30-9.15pm. Info 029 2020 6042. 6.30-7.30: Tai Chi/Qigong; 7.45-9.15: Tai Chi Short Form.
Tai Chi / Qigong St Albans Church Hall, Splott, Cardiff. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.
The Alexander Technique M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 11.30am-1pm, £16. Info [email protected]. Small group class hosted by Mike Young.
Yoga Classes Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff. 6-7.15 + 7.15-8.30pm, £8/£6.50. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Mike Young.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7-8am + 1-2.30, 6-7.15 + 7.30-8.45pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. 11am: Mums & Baby yoga; 7.30pm: Pregnancy yoga.
EVERY FRIDAY
Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm. Info 07790 167560.
Boys’ Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.45-5.30pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. Taught by Rubicon, for ages 6-12.
Cardiff Aikikai The Dojo, Roath, Cardiff. 6.30-10pm. Info [email protected].
Cardiff Table Tennis Community Club Upper Hall, Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 01446 412352. Featuring 16 table tennis tables; players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Children’s Tap/Ballet Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10.30-11.30am. Info 01495 243252.
Community Choir Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9.45-11.45am, £72/£48 (12 weeks). Info 01446 401209.
Little’ns Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 9.45-10.25am + 10.30-11.15am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757.
Newport Photographic Club Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee, Newport. 7.30pm. Info 01633 400685.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Aerial Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Aerial Conditioning (6-7.30pm); Flying Trapeze Taster (6-8pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
Older Adult Dance/Exercise The Riverfront, Newport. 11.15am-12.15pm, £2.80. Info 01633 656757. Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50s.
Rhiwbina Farmers Market The Butchers Arms, Rhiwbina. 10am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
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.
Clwb Drama The Riverfront, Newport. 11.30am-12.30, £5. Info 01633 656757. Welsh language drama group for ages 7+.
Family Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 12, 2 + 4pm, £15. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.
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, £5. Info 01633 656757. Run by Defying Gravity, professional tutors will teach ballet and drama to kids aged 3-6. Breaking for half term on Sat 20 Feb.
NoFit State Circus: Youth Circus Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. 10.30am-12pm, £7/£6 per session. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 10-11.30am); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 10.30-11.30am); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 11.30am-1pm).
Performance Academy Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-1pm, £10. Info 01685 384111. Offering professional theatre and performance coaching in dance, acting, musical theatre and singing.
Roath Real Food Market Mackintosh Sports Club Car Park, Roath, Cardiff. 9.30am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
Sewing Workshops Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 10am-1pm. Info 01633 673739. Hosted by Ellery Design – see www.ellerydesign.com for details of how to book and/or contact them.
St Mary Street Cardiff Market St Mary Street, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2019 0036. Selling artisan foods, vintage clothing, antique furniture and bric-a-brac.
Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 8-9.30am, £8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. With Kalavathi Devi.
EVERY SUNDAY
Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Adults Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12-1pm, £6.50. Info 07837 937351.
Ballet For Beginners Dance Studio, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2-3.30pm, £6/£15 for three classes. Info info@
burlesquecardiff.co.uk. Hosted by Stephanie of Burlesque Cardiff.
Bridgend Undercover Car Boot Sale Multistorey Car Park, Bridgend Town Centre. 7am-12pm, free (selling cars £6; selling cars with trailers £10). Info 01656 661338.
Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-12.30pm. Info 07872 306745. With Steph. Beginners and mixed ability class. More info at www.cardiffcabaretclub.com.
Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 10-11.30am, £15. Info 029 2048 4880.
Cooper’s Quiz Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 to play. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Ben Cooper.
Draw Somebody’s Sunday Body Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 1.30-3.30pm, £7.50. Info 07830 381930. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.
Family Give It A Go Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff. 12, 2 + 4pm, £15. Info 029 2048 4880.
Farmers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Welsh producers sell their wares every week at this brand new market.
Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing Pontardawe Arts Centre. 6-10pm. Info 01792 863722.
NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Cardiff Central Sports And Community Centre, Ocean Way, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth All Skills Jedi (11+, 12-2pm) and Youth Performance Jedi (11+, 2-4pm).
Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.
*Riverside Farmers’ Market Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff. 10am-2pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982. Always worth a trip.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.
Sunday Board Games Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Weekly session featuring a mixture of competitive and co-operative games.
SUNDAY 1
Arty Party Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2022 8221. A social hosted by Jessy Zee and Lilu.Lily for the creative folk from Cardiff, featuring live music, live painting and stalls.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. On every month this year. On tomorrow also, and on the last weekend of May.
Boxing: Junior Youth Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 11am-7pm. Info 0300 3003129.
Bringing In The May National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. May Day weekend of merriment, music and the raising of the maypole. On tomorrow also.
Cardiff 5K Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 6pm, £15/£13 to enter. Info [email protected]. A Race For Victory event going through route going from Whitchurch Village, Llandaff North Village, Whitchurch Common and back into Whitchurch.
Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.
Cardiff’s Vintage Home & Furniture Market City Hall, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, £2/free under-12s. Info 029 2087 1000. Hosted by the same folks who do Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair.
Forget Me Not Postcards National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Make your own card using embroidery or colouring techniques, with Sally Pointer. On tomorrow also.
Fortress Wales Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-5pm, £10/£5. Info 01291 420241. Multi-period re-enactment event in the Castle Country Park with highlight shows in the arena. On tomorrow also.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Generating electricity using bottles, balloons, dominoes, water and even the energy from a breakfast. On tomorrow also, as it’s a bank holiday. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Gin Stock The Depot, Cardiff. 1-11pm, £5 adv. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. Second of two days for this bank holiday fest, featuring over 30 gins plus street food etc.
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Get yourself educated about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, aka the Gas Giants. On tomorrow also, as it’s a bank holiday. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Lambing In The Brecon Beacons Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £40/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092. Billed as “A no holds barred day with a farmer and his family during lambing time,” however please be advised that despite the turn of phrase, wrestling is discouraged on this farm.
Make A Star Wars Art Sculpture Swansea Museum. 10am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 01792 653763. With sculptor Jonathan Anderson.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also, and at the end of the month.
Masterclass Special: Classic Fish Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £195. Info 01443 222716. An Angela Gray Cookery School class, as is everything here this month unless noted.
Outpost Sunday Takeover Brewdog, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2023 1684. Outpost being “a brand new vinyl and coffee pop-up specialising in Welsh and independent artists”.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092. Take a pair of friendly Kune Kune pigs (from New Zealand, look a bit like Ewoks) for a walk, then return to the smallholding for refreshments. Also on Sun 8 and Tue 24.
Rugby League: SSE SWALEC Finals Day Principality Stadium, Cardiff. 1pm, £10/£5. Info 08442 777888. Three Welsh rugby matchups, following on from the Judgement Day IV tournament the previous day.
The Full Moon Rum Festival The Full Moon, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info [email protected]. Third of three rummy days. With live music from Captain Accident & The Disasters.
Welsh History Forum National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. An exhibition and informal talks by various Welsh history groups. On tomorrow also.
Welsh National Scooter Rally 2016 Rugby Club, Tenby. £13 adv weekend. Info [email protected]. Annual event featuring a custom scooter show, various stalls, and DJs. Started on Fri 29 Apr and finishes today.
MONDAY 2
Animal Magic Family Fun Day Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10am, £7/£5. Info 01639 881635.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.
Bringing In The May National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Charity Family Funday Shopping & Craft Event Manor Park, Clydach. 10am-4pm. Info [email protected].
Craft & Gift Fair Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. £40/£25 to set up a table. Info 01639 881635. Also on Mon 30.
Forget Me Not Postcards National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Fortress Wales Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-5pm, £10/£5. Info 01291 420241.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Gwd Mondays: Musical Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Party Like It’s AD 99! National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-4pm. Info 029 2057 3550. Join our Romans to celebrate a spring time festival, with food, drink and competitions. Rumours that the museum employee who came up with this event name punched the air with glee when news of Prince’s death broke are unconfirmed at present.
Poetry Open Mic The Capel, Bargoed. 7-10pm, free. Info 01443 830272. With guest reader Julie Ann Pritchard. First Monday of every month.
Yoga Classes Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-9.15pm, £6.50. Info 01633 673739. With Mia. Every Monday this month until May 23.
Welsh History Forum National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
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 3
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am. Info 01792 463980. This month’s theme is ‘historical novels’. Also on Tue 10, 17 and 24.
Knife & Fork Food Wine Club The Conway, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2022 4373. First in a series of wine tasting events – there’s one elsewhere in Cardiff on Tue 31 – celebrating ‘The Forgotten Wines Of France’ as they deem them.
Making It! Lloyds Enterprise Suite, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Creative scripting and performance workshops for women over 55 based on Women’s Archive Of Wales’ oral history project, Voices From The Factory Floor. Also on Mon 9.
Roath Writers The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £3 suggested donation. Info 029 2048 3344. A space for writers of all levels to write, develop, and share their work in an informal workshop environment. First and second Tuesday of every month.
Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995. Also on Tue 17.
WEDNESDAY 4
Beginners Belly Dance Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5.30-6.45pm, £6/£30 for six weeks. Info 07872 306745. Class with Steph. Also on Wed 11.
Pop Up Produce Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.
Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Come to the museum and share your memories of Cardiff, on the first Wednesday of every month.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629. Established group aiming to provide constructive criticism, help, advice and guidance to its members. Also on Wed 18.
Seed Sowing National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Tea Dance Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.30pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510.
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 18.
THURSDAY 5
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Tue 10 and Wed 18.
New Poetry & Fiction Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2.50. Info 029 2030 4400. With guest Lynne Hejlmgaard.
Skill Builder: Hot Wok Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716.
Storytelling Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7pm, £14. Info 029 2037 2055. Stories by Andy Johnson of Liverpool. Price includes food.
FRIDAY 6
An Evening With Chris Packham Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7pm, £9. Info 01600 772467..
Art Lunchtime Talk: The Battle For Mametz Wood, July 1916 National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. With Professor Chris Williams.
Art Quiz: Win A Gallery Takeover Workers Gallery, Ynyshir, Rhondda. £10 per team of four. Info 01443 682034. Like it says – the prize for winning the quiz is an exhibition in the main gallery here later this year. Best brush up on those drawing skills in that case.
Beer & Film Festival Cinema & Co, Swansea. 6pm-12am, £2. Info [email protected]. Welsh beers, live music, fine wines and classic films for three days. (Until Sun 8)
Bingo Lingo The Depot, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. No relation to Gwdihw’s ‘Northern Lingo Bingo’ (which seems to have either finished or is called something else), this is on every Friday and features street food, a wheel of fortune and “rubbish prizes”.
Browse Curiosity Fair Mozarts, Swansea. 4pm, free. Info 01792 649984. “Local artists, quirky gifts, rare and exquisite clothing & homewares and lovingly crafted cakes and treats.” are on offer here.
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.
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.
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 9.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609. Also on Thurs 19 and Fri 27-Sun 29.
Little Mice Club: Plants & Flowers National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Enjoy bilingual play, song and crafts and meet Morys the Museum Mouse.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings. Also on Fri 13, Sat 14, Fri 20, Sat 21 and Thurs 26.
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883. Top rated Indian restaurant gifts this venue a spring menu for six evenings this month (tomorrow, Fri 20, Sat 21, Fri 27 and Sat 28).
The Harlem Globetrotters Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£45. Info 029 2022 4488. Fictive basketballers show their disrespect for the basic tenets of the sport and are showered with money and adulation for it.
Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. £5 (adults). Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly day for toddlers with a special theme each month, February’s being ‘Marvellous Minibeasts’.
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.
Wye Valley River Festival Various locations, Monmouth. 12-4pm, free. Info www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk. This annual festival runs in total until May 15, although some of it is in smelly old England. Today features River characters visiting Monmouth town centre; Articulture’s Arts and Landscape Conference in Shire Hall (book in advance please); The A&E River Health Check Laboratory in Blestium Street and the Caravan of Fact and Wonder outside Shire Hall. On tomorrow also.
SATURDAY 7
A Day In The Life Of Gareth David Lloyd The Gate, Cardiff. 11am, £12/£8. Info 029 2048 3344. Charity event, in aid of this venue specifically, helmed by him off Torchwood and his producer James Goss.
Adult Craft Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Monthly event. Book in advance please.
Beer & Film Festival Cinema & Co, Swansea. 12pm-12am, £2/free before 6pm. Info [email protected]. (Until Sun 8)
Bushcraft & Survival Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £90. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event.
Caerphilly Food Festival Caerphilly town centre. 10am-5pm, free. Info 01443 866390. Over 70 stalls, cookery demos, kids’ activities and more.
Cheese & Cider Weekend Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am, free. Info 01792 371206. Tasters from a large selection of locally made cider and cheese, plus live music. On tomorrow also.
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.
Craft Fair Rhiwderin Village Hall. 12-3pm, £5 to set up a table. Info [email protected].
Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran. 1-4pm. Info [email protected]. Every first Sunday of the month.
Dewch Y Ganu National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Sessions for Welsh learners.
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.
Experimental Felt Techniques Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611.
Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Birmingham City Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 12.30pm. Info 0845 3451400. This may well be Cardiff’s last game of the season, but mmmmaybe won’t. Listings entry written as of Mon 4 Apr.
General Yoga With Tori Seligman Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 3pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Glanusk Welsh Stallion Show Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. 9am. Info www.glanuskshow.co.uk. One of Wales’ most popular shows for Welsh horse breeds.
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Handmade Arts And Crafts Market Tabernacl Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-4pm. Info
Haverfoodfest County Hall / Picton Centre, Haverfordwest. 10am-6pm, free. Info [email protected]. Featuring over 40 stalls of produce plus live music etc.
Judo: Cadet And Under Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-5pm. Info 029 2033 4945.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609. A walk through woodlands, ruins and graveyards. Every Saturday this month, plus Fri 27.
Melody Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 8pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510. Performance poetry and song from Jemima Foxtrot.
NABBA Wales The Riverfront, Newport. 12 + 6.30pm, £10/£5 under-14s (daytime); £10/£10 under-14s (evening). Info 01633 656757. Welsh bodybuilding contest, with leading muscle hunks vying for a place in the national finals. The judging is in the daytime, then there’s a show in the evening.
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.
Parkour Workshop Sony Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11.30am, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected]. Selling original arts and crafts. Also on Sat 28.
Pump Action Doll House Pop Up Cinema The Roath Park, Cardiff. 7pm. Info [email protected]. Free Comic Book Day fundraiser for Riverside Refugee Community Kitchen. Film screening TBC.
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.
Quilt Club National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.
Spring Italian Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716.
The Two Mikes Tramshed, Cardiff. 7pm, £22.50 adv. Info 0117 9259273. Also known as Mike Graham and Mike Parry off Talksport. Going to put my neck on the line and predict a bout of blokey banter.
Ty Hafan’s Rainbow Run Eastern Promenade, Barry Island (registration point). 11.30am, £12 to register. Info [email protected]. See boxout.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Wye Valley River Festival Various locations, Monmouth. 12-4pm, free. Info www.
wyevalleyaonb.org.uk. Featuring three outdoor arts commissions by Articulture on the streets of the town, plus buskers and river characters; the Wye Serai on Vauxhall Fields; and there will be a show in the evening, also on Vauxhall Fields, with a performance by the Festival Choir.
SUNDAY 8
Beer & Film Festival Cinema & Co, Swansea. 12pm-12am, £2/free before 6pm. Info [email protected]. (Finishes today)
Cheese & Cider Weekend Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-6pm, free. Info 01792 371206.
Craft Fair LC2, Swansea. 10am-4pm, £25 to set up a table. Info [email protected].
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Worcestershire SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. We’ve been told that the SSE SWALEC Stadium is now to be merely called the SSE SWALEC, by someone whose job it is to tell people things like this. (Until Wed 11)
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Marina Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.
Merry May’s Vintage & Handmade Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Fashion and accessories from the 1930s to 80s.
Morris Minor Mania! National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-5pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. With the South Wales branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
Pride Cymru & Cardiff Marriott’s Wedding Fayre For All The Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, £2. Info [email protected]. Featuring a catwalk show, a fundraising raffle and a glass of something fizzy when you arrive.
Wales Hair & Beauty Show Cardiff & Vale College City Centre Campus, Cardiff. £5/£3 NUS. Info [email protected]. Featuring 50-plus stalls, product demos and a competition area.
Willow For The Garden Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Melanie Bastier.
MONDAY 9
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Worcestershire SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Wed 11)
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. On the second and fourth Monday of every month.
Making It! Lloyds Enterprise Suite, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.
The Transit Of Mercury On The Museum Steps! National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Join experts from the School Of Physics And Astronomy, Cardiff University and National Museum Cardiff to view this rare phenomenon safely.
Yoga Classes Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-9.15pm, £6.50. Info 01633 673739.
TUESDAY 10
Blaenavon Spring Fair Town centre, Blaenavon. 10am-3pm, free. Info 07542 187137. Featuring Welsh dancing, live music, a craft fair, food, history, face painting and some other things.
Carmarthen Storytelling Caffi Iechyd Da, Carmarthen. £3. Info 07752 438901. Monthly event featuring guest storytellers and tales from the floor.
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Worcestershire SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Wed 11)
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am. Info 01792 463980.
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.
Roath Writers The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £3 suggested donation. Info 029 2048 3344.
Spirituality Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Second Tuesday of every month.
WEDNESDAY 11
Beginners Belly Dance Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5.30-6.45pm, £6/£30 for six weeks. Info 07872 306745.
Conservation Lunchtime Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. With Emily O’Reilly, Paper Conservator. That is actually her official job title! Not for her one of your typical jobs, like ‘listings editor’.
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Worcestershire SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Finishes today)
Curators Walk And Talk Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2pm, free. Info 0844 8700887. Bob, the curator, will be discussing the selections for this year’s Open Art exhibition.
Household Hacks & DIY Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, £10. Info [email protected]. Green City Events present a guide to everyday household repairs, with tutor Noreen.
Nataly Churchill Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil (starting point). 7.30pm, £10. Info 01685 384111. Spirit medium.
Skill Builder: Knife Skills Chicken Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716.
THURSDAY 12
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984. Poetry open mic, every second and third Thursday of the month.
In Conversation With The WNO National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Composer Iain Bell and librettist Emma Jenkins discuss the process of turning David Jones’ epic poem In Parenthesis into an opera.
It’s My Shout Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 6pm. Info 01685 384111. All “actors, film-makers, designers, hair and makeup enthusiasts of Merthyr” are invited to get on-set film experience – this is where you find out how to get involved.
Jamie Carragher Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel And Spa, Cardiff. 6-11pm, £25/£45 meet and greet. Info 029 2043 5000. Liverpool FC player turned uninspiring TV pundit (a busy category in itself) with his “highly acclaimed live show”. Tickets from www.5times.co.uk.
Royal Institution Of South Wales Annual Summer Outing St Helen’s Recreation Ground, Swansea (starting point). 9.15am-5.30pm, £30. Info www.risw.org.uk. This year the morning will be spent at Nantgarw China Works and Museum; the afternoon at Fonmon House near Barry.
Sewing Clinic Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-8pm, £15. Info 01633 673739. With Avril Kerr. Also on Thurs 26.
SWDFAS Lecture: Dale Chiluly – The World’s Foremost Glass Artist Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2pm, £6. Info 029 2030 4400. Lecture by Charles R. Hajamach.
Wales International Documentary Festival Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. £6.50 adv. Info 01495 227206. Over three days, this new festival promises to screen over 50 films; host networking events, masterclasses and training programmes; and celebrate the best in documentary filmmaking over the last year. Today’s events are under the heading ‘Pathways’. More at www.widf.info. (Until Sat 14)
FRIDAY 13
2016 All Star Golf Day Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 10am, £995 per team of three. Info 01633 413000. Lots of sporting types play golf. I assume you can spectate but I can’t find the ticket prices.
Art Lunchtime Talk: An Introduction To ‘War’s Hell!’ – The Battle Of Mametz Wood In Art National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. By Beth McIntyre.
Bingo Lingo The Depot, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk.
Cinema Under The Stars – Rocky Horror Picture Show Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 8pm, £8. Info 01291 420241. Bring your own chair. Fancy dress is optional. Don’t let Rocky Horror fascists tell you what to do.
Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Family fun day for 0-5-year-olds on the second Friday of every month.
Lunch Club Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10.30am-2.30pm, £37. Info 01443 222716.
Murder At The Museum! National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 6.30-10pm, £25 adv. Info 01792 463980. Interactive murder mystery thing. Prices includes a drink and some snacks.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 10pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
The Art Of Sustainability: Rivers, Local Meets Global Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, The Nurtons, Tintern. 6-8pm, free. Info www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk. Featuring a live link to Brazil and Professor Henrique Chaves in conversation with Simon Evans from the Wye & Usk Foundation. Book in advance via Eventbrite please.
The Tenth Annual George Ewart Evans Centre For Storytelling Symposium The Atrium, Cardiff. 12.30pm. Info 01443 668547. Two-day symposium (on tomorrow also) with a digital storytelling strand on the theme of ‘storytelling and justice’. Confirmed keynote speakers include: Dr. Lina Dencik (Cardiff University) and Dr Marta Minier (University Of South Wales).
Under Milk Wood Twitter Exchange #5 Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Celebrate the anniversary of the first stage performance of Under Milk Wood by presenting conversations from the residents of Llareggub via Twitter.
Wales International Documentary Festival Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. £6.50 adv. Info 01495 227206. Today’s events are billed as ‘Networking & Production’. (Until Sat 14)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 14
Caerwent Craft Fayre Caerwent Village Hall, Monmouthshire. 2.30-4.30pm. Info [email protected]. Every second Saturday of the month.
Cardiff Vegetarian Festival Mackintosh Institute, Roath, Cardiff. 4.30-12pm, free. Info [email protected]. Annual event of food and stalls.
Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow. 8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session. Info 029 2048 4611. With Suzen Millodot every month.
Dylan Day Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Annual event which this year features poet and performer Rhian Edwards leading a workshop with the DTC’s Young Writers Squad (10am-12.30pm) and a family drop-in session where you can help make a model 3D Llareggub village (1-4pm).
Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. On tomorrow also.
Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Kidsmarkets Family Sale Cowbridge Leisure Centre. 11am-12.30pm, £1/kids free. Info 07760 802088. Featuring 38 stalls of great quality new and pre-loved baby and children’s items.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles. 9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
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.
Penydarren Steam Loco National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. See a working replica of the world’s first steam locomotive.
Saturday Morning Kitchen Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10.30am-12pm. Info 01443 222716.
Scooter Rally Redhouse + Penderyn Square, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01685 384111. Featuring stalls, displays and a custom show. Plus a gig in the evening – see the Live Music listings.
Spoken Word Saturday Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 3pm, £3. Info 0845 2263510.
Stargazing & Astro-Photography Evening Dark Sky Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £55. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Sat 28.
Table Tennis: Senior Nationals Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 07754 525754. On tomorrow also.
Talk At 4 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Exhibition tours hosted by Richard Higlett and Thomas Williams. Also on Sat 21(in Welsh) and Sat 28.
The Romans Return Cardiff Castle. 10am-4pm, £2-£6. Info 029 2087 8100. See Roundup. On tomorrow also.
The Tenth Annual George Ewart Evans Centre For Storytelling Symposium The Atrium, Cardiff. 12.30pm. Info 01443 668547.
The Wye Serai Various location, Llandogo. 12.30-10.30pm, free. Info www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk. Theatre, music and food in the daytime; torchbearers, musicians and choirs in the evening.
SeaFall Mackintosh Institute, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info 07929 264165. A BoomSwinger Bluegrass Club gig.
Wales International Documentary Festival Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. £6.50 adv. Info 01495 227206. Today’s events consist of masterclasses. (Finishes today)
Wales On Wheels National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Automobile show.
Welsh Longbow Championships Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. Have a look at www.margamarchers.net for more info on this, maybe.
SUNDAY 15
Absolutely Fabulous Vegan Festival Cardiff The Depot, Cardiff. 11am-4pm. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk. Lots of vegan street food stalls and other relevant produce.
Cardiff Creative Writers Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6pm, free. Info 07830 381930. An open forum to discuss work, new reads, author news etc. Third Sunday of each month.
Edible Adamsdown Seedling Swap Adamsdown Community Garden, Cardiff. 2-4pm. Info hannah@
greencityevents.co.uk. Hosted by Green City Events.
Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Manchester City Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Introduction to Canine Scent Training Dark Sky Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £35. Info 01874 749092. Dog training day for owners and their dogs. A Good Day Out event.
Table Tennis: Senior Nationals Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 07754 525754.
The International Dylan Thomas Prize 2016 Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 1.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01792 602060. Award ceremony for writers under 40. Features music by Burum.
The Romans Return Cardiff Castle. 10am-4pm, £2-£6. Info 029 2087 8100. See Roundup. On tomorrow also.
Weber American Barbecue Course Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-2pm, £129. Info 01443 222716. A Grill Academy course.
Wye Valley River Festival Grand Finale Chepstow Racecourse. 2-10.30pm. Info www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk. Interactive games; a Beast Feast; an evening performance of the Wye Serai; a performance by the Festival Choir, a river shaped fire sculpture, lanterns in the woods; water stories and the final servings from the Samovar.
MONDAY 16
Behind The Scenes: Art National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. In the Paper Conservation Studio with Emily O’Reilly.
Gwd Mondays Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.
Yoga Classes Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-9.15pm, £6.50. Info 01633 673739.
TUESDAY 17
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am. Info 01792 463980.
Lecture: Recovery As An Issue Of Social Justice University Of Wales, Trinity St David’s Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen. 6pm, free. Info 029 2025 7075. By David Best, Professor Of Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University.
Norway’s Constitution Day Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am, free. Info 029 2087 7959. Annual celebration by the Welsh Norwegian Society of said nation’s own declaration of independence, in 1814. It presumably follows that they had some kind of bicentennial two years ago, but I didn’t hear anything about it. If I had I would have celebrated, perhaps by paying £7 for a pint of lager.
Philosophy Cafe The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2048 3344. Second Tuesday of every month.
Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
WEDNESDAY 18
Bike First Aid Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, £10. Info hannah@
greencityevents.co.uk. Presented by Green City Events and Cycle Training Wales.
Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.
Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr. 8pm. Info 01495 753629.
Spice Preview Night Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 07429 598414. A chance for you to go along and see what you might get out of this adventure, activity, sports and social group.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 19)
What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.
THURSDAY 19
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Golf Day Whitchurch Gold Club, Cardiff. 1-8pm, £225 for a team of four. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event.
Howl Mozarts, Swansea. 8pm, free. Info 01792 649984.
In Conversation With Shimon Attie National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 4-5pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. The artist behind our new exhibition The Attraction Of Onlookers talks to Stephanie Delcroix.
Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Finishes today)
FRIDAY 20
Advanced Road Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £95. Info www.
cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
A Spring Evening With The Lonely Crowd Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 07830 381930. Readings from the spring issue of The Lonely Crowd, featuring Robert Minhinnick, Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch, Leila Segal, Bethany W. Pope, Susie Wild, Marie Gethins & Zelda Chappel.
Bingo Lingo The Depot, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk.
Cooking On A Wood-Fired Oven Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10am-4.30pm, £95. Info 01600 714595.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 10pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.
So You Think You’re Smart? Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, free. Info 01495 243252. Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Wrestling: The Chikara Special The Neon, Newport. 6.30-10.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01443 490390. Zany US wrestling division returns to south Wales as part of a three-date UK tour.
SATURDAY 21
Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm. Info 01495 753782.
Cardiff Craft & Hobby Show Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, £5. Info 07841 013609. On tomorrow also.
Cardiff Gung Ho Seriously Fun 5k Bute Park, Cardiff. 9am, £40-£60. Info www.begung-ho.co.uk. A charity fun run/fun walk with the addition of several huge inflatable obstacles. If we write about this and the copy doesn’t include a joke about “letting yourself down” I will be furious.
Cardiff Spring/Summer Foraging Course Bute Park, Cardiff. 12-3pm, £30/£15 under-16s. Info 07971 411875. Hosted by Wild Food UK.
Cookstart: Level 2 Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10am-1pm, £50. Info 01443 222716. For ages 10+.
Craft & Gift Fayre Whitchurch Gold Club, Cardiff. 10.30am-3.30pm, free/£20 to set up a table. Info [email protected]. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event.
Creative Crafts Cardiff Gwdihw, Cardiff. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Felt Hats Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Mandy Nash.
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 22)
Guto Dafis Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. Local storyteller (with added musical backing).
Gwanwyn Writing Workshop Carnegie House, Bridgend. 10am, free/£3 for reading. Info 01656 815757. Playwright Carmen Medway-Stephens for a day of writing as part of Wales’ Gwanwyn festival, celebrating creativity in older age. In the evening there will be an informal reading of all the stories by professional actors.
Gymnastics: Trampoline Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 0300 3003127. On tomorrow also.
Herbivore Meets The Real Junk Food Project Uptown Embassy Cafe, Cathays, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info [email protected]. Five courses of creative vegan cuisine improvised around donations to the Real Junk Food Project. Book in advance please.
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
More Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Nantgarw Craft Fair Nantgarw China Works. 11am-3pm, free. Info deb_0001@
hotmail.co.uk. Every third Saturday of the month.
Natural History Open Day National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.Celebrate International Day Of Biodiversity with Museum scientists.
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Spring Fair Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. £13 adv/free under-16s. Info 01982 553683. Annual family event, “a celebration of smallholding and rural life” they call it. On tomorrow also.
Spring Gift & Craft Fair St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Cardiff. 10.30am-3.30pm, £20 to set up a table. Info [email protected].
Talk At 4 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.
Talk: Isambard Kingdom Brunel National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Talk by Stephen Jones; organised by the Historical Association Swansea Branch.
Weaving: Explore Weft Floats Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £65. Info 029 2048 4611. With Laura Thomas.
SUNDAY 22
Bushcraft: Family Day Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 910am-4pm, £45/£30 kids. Info 01600 714595.
Cardiff Craft & Hobby Show Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, £5. Info 07841 013609.
County Fair Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar. 10am-6pm, £30 to set up a table. Info 01495 355920. Dogs, ducks, falcons and ferrets will all be present in the park. It’s unconfirmed at press time whether you’ll be required to transport one of each, plus a bag of corn, across a river.
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Essex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Wed 25)
Generation Game Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Guardians Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)
Gymnastics: Trampoline Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 0300 3003127.
Harmonica Workshop YMCA, Swansea. 12.30-4pm, £5. Info 07947 363441. With Liam Bennett.
Holy Hiatus 9 Small World Theatre, Cardigan. 4-10.15pm, free. Info 01239 615952. Six-hour experimental performance event by Lou Laurens.
Make Art From History Swansea Museum. 10am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 01792 653763. Sue Mann teaches you how to paint using egg tempera.
Masterclass Special Butchery Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-4.30pm, £195. Info 01443 222716.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Spring Fair Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. £13 adv/free under-16s. Info 01982 553683.
The Coleridge In Wales Festival: Piercefield Walks Various locations, Chepstow. Info 01291 625981. Four-day event looking at different aspects of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life and work, starting with a walk around the same paths he took while in this part of the world. Hosted by Chepstow Museum; more info at www.coleridgefestival.org. (Until Wed 25)
Wheelchair Basketball: Cardiff v Coventry University Of South Wales Sports Centre, Caerleon Campus, Newport. 3pm. Info www.cardiffwheelchairbasketball.co.uk.
MONDAY 23
Art Talk: Olwen Thomas Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7pm, £4.50 adv. Info 01656 815995. Ceramic artist talks about her craft.
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Essex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Wed 25)
Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.
Penned On The Bont Carnegie House, Bridgend. £4 adv. Info 01656 815757. Literaure Wales event featuring Amanda Racktraw and Rachel Trezise.
The Coleridge In Wales Festival: Piercefield Walks Various locations, Chepstow. Info 01291 625981. (Until Wed 25)
Yoga Classes Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-9.15pm, £6.50. Info 01633 673739.
TUESDAY 24
10 Feet Tall Presents… A US Office Quiz 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2 to play. Info 029 2022 8883.
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Essex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Wed 25)
Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am. Info 01792 463980.
Piggy Walking With A ‘Pig-Nic’ Senni Valley, Brecon Beacons. £25/£10 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.
The Coleridge In Wales Festival Tintern Village Hall. 7.30pm. Info 01291 625981. Discover aspects of Coleridge’s life with introductions by Prof John Clarke, Tintern Philosophy Circle, readings, music and images. (Until Wed 25)
The Coleridge In Wales Festival: Piercefield Walks Various locations, Chepstow and Tintern. Info 01291 625981. (Until Wed 25)
Tracy Evans: Birthing Words Carnegie House, Bridgend. Free. Info 01656 815757. Evans will be the Artist In Residence here for four days and hopes to speak to as many women as possible who have given birth in their lifetime, as well creating highly charged collective performance spaces. (Until Fri 27)
WEDNESDAY 25
Cricket: CC2 – Glamorgan v Essex SSE SWALEC, Cardiff. 11am. Info 029 2040 9380. (Finishes today)
Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class Plasnewydd YMCA, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £5. Info [email protected]. Last Wednesday of every month.
Games Wales 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly social meetup for video-games developers.
Maibock Beer Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5-11pm. Info 029 2030 4400. Annual German beer festival offers a load of light German beers straight out the damn keg. (Until Sun 29)
Natural History Lunchtime Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.Adventures in tropical entomology by Adrian Plant, Entomology Curator.
Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 7.30pm, £5/£3. Info 01633 263977. Featuring Mike Jenkins and Marc Harshman. Fundraiser in aid of the Cwtsh Arts Centre.
Skill Builder: Indian Summer Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £90. Info 01443 222716.
The Coleridge In Wales Festival: Spin, Lies And Deception – Coleridge’s Triumph On Malta Shire Hall, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £4 adv. Info 01600 710630. Talk by Coleridge scholar Barry Hough of Portsmouth University. (Finishes today)
Tracy Evans: Birthing Words Carnegie House, Bridgend. Free. Info 01656 815757. (Until Fri 27)
Will Willard Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7pm, £16/£15. Info 01239 621200. Fella from BBC Two programme Hunters Of The South Seas talks about that stuff he does.
THURSDAY 26
Boxfull Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info [email protected]. Variety show for actors, writers and directors.
Cheerleading Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 4-7.30pm. Info 029 2087 3997.
Design Stuff 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly social event about design-related topics.
Film And Television Quiz Night Penarth Pier Pavilion. 8pm, £2 to enter. Info 0844 8700887.
Hay Festival 2016: Day 1 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 11.30am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. The full programme is at www.hayfestival.com, you’ll have to make do with highlights from Buzz I’m afraid. Today this includes Steve Herington talking to Matthew Engel, Francine Stock, Dara Ó Briain and a Battle Of The Bands. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 1 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 7pm. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. The opening day of this now-established “art and ideas” festival, covered in greater detail in this month’s festival guide, features a Philosophy Session with Eileen Barker and “comedian and Dawkins collaborator Ariane Sherine”, plus live music from Kizzy Crawford, Climbing Trees and Afrocluster. (Until Sun 5 June)
Maibock Beer Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5-11pm. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 29)
Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 8.45pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.
Taith Iaith National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Monthly session for Welsh learners.
Tracy Evans: Birthing Words Carnegie House, Bridgend. Free. Info 01656 815757. (Until Fri 27)
FRIDAY 27
Bingo Lingo The Depot, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info www.depotcardiff.co.uk.
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.
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Hay Festival 2016: Day 2 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. Highlights today include Barbara Erskine, Robert Service, Dai Smith, Frank Gardner, Joanna Yarrow, David Gilmour and Polly Samson, Ben Miller, Dara Ó Briain (again) and Willow Robinson. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 2 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 7pm. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. Today features two Philosophy Sessions, one hosted by (sigh) Neil Strauss; music from Tobias Ben Jacob, The Rockabella, Admiral Fallow, Rachael Dadd, Kate Simko, C Duncanm, Tom Robinson and Ghostpoet; comedy from Tiff Stevenson, Ahir Shah and Masud Milas; and DJ sets from The 2 Bears and Lyndsey Evans. (Until Sun 5 June)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. Bank holiday special showcasing some of the best local brewers including Tiny Rebel, Otley and VOG. Don’t worry, you don’t have to use a knife and fork to drink the beers – that’s the name of the company who own the pub. And the one below. Features live music from Frazer Downie and The Spokes Duo. (Until Mon 30)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. Same deal as The Discovery. Features live music from James Kennedy and the Andy Lewis Duo. (Until Mon 30)
Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 8.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.
Maibock Beer Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5pm-12.30am. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 29)
Margam International Kite Festival Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. See the festival guide Upfront for some vague spiel about this. (Until Mon 30)
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.
Sewing Clinic Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 6-8pm, £15. Info 01633 673739.
That Outdoor Fest Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons. £49.50 weekend/£25 age 13-17/£10 under 13. Info www.
thatoutdoorfest.com. Describing itself as “a place where the whole family and groups of friends could get involved in a relaxed and fun environment,” this features rock climbing, tag rugby, tai chi, keep fit classes and yoga in the daytime, plus a twmpath and other entertainment in the evening. This basically looks like if the parody Twitter account ‘Peanut-Free Mom’ did a festival. (Until Mon 30)
Tracy Evans: Birthing Words Carnegie House, Bridgend. Free. Info 01656 815757. (Finishes today)
Tracy ‘TJ’ Higgs Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm. Info 029 2070 0721. Spirit medium.
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. £8/£6.50 adv (£30/£25 adv for four days). Info welshciderfestival.wordpress.com. Over 100 ciders and perries from across Wales (plus a few from outside). Plus live music each day. (Until Mon 30)
Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 1-5pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.
SATURDAY 28
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. (Until Mon 30)
Claw Hammer Banjo Workshop Blossoms Gallery, Aberystwyth. 4.5.30pm, £25. Info [email protected]. Blossoms Blues Festival event.
Craft Fayre St Mary’s Church, Swansea. 10.30am-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
Dress Up St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Check out the buildings and their inhabitants, with the invitation to come along in historical costume. Presumably it is permissible to do this at any other time, though. (Until Mon 30)
Fire & Ice Show Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Discover what happens when things get really hot and, conversely, really cold. (Until Tue 31)
Floribunda Fundraiser Plant Sale M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2047 3373. Herbs, border plants and shrubs for sale, donated by local growers.
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 9.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Gymnastics: Aerobic Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 0300 3003127. On tomorrow also.
Hay Festival 2016: Day 3 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 8.30am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. Highlights today include Roberto Saviano, John Kampfner, Shirin Ebadi, Wayne Hemingway, Ben Okri, Joan Bakewell, Sam Mendes, Melvyn Bragg, Marlon James, a Letters Live session with guests TBC, Chris Packham, Simon Armitage, Shami Chakrabarti, Boyd Tonkin and Marcus Brigstocke. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 3 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. Today features multiple Philosophy Sessions from 9am-12am, plus live music from Feelgood Experiment, Boat To Row, Pete Josef, Gwenno, Rachel Sermani, Tankus the Henge, Jane Weaver, Yael Naim, King Charles and Fairport Convention; a DJ set from Justin Robertson; comedy from Ivo Graham and Loren O’Brien and magic from Romany Diva Of Magic. (Until Sun 5 June)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. Features live music from James Kennedy and the Tomos Lewis Duo. (Until Mon 30)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. Features live music from Thoby Davis and The Spokes Duo. (Until Mon 30)
Maibock Beer Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12pm-12am. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 29)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sun 5 June)
Margam International Kite Festival Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Until Mon 30)
Margam Model Boat Show Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Until Mon 30)
Morse Code Beady Beacelets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Create a secret code message hidden in a cool bead bracelet. (Until Tue 31)
Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am-4pm, free. Info [email protected].
Pure Joy Small World Theatre, Cardigan. 6.30pm, £15/£12. Info 01239 615952. Someone named Guy Barrington offers you a Conscious Dance Party, featuring world fusion DJ sets, a chillout zone, gong baths and a raw food cafe. Guy looks like someone who would wave his hands very expressively while telling you that your wife is leaving you for him.
Purple Poppadom Pop-Up 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 5-9.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.
Smallholding For Beginners Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 9.45am-4.30pm, £120. Info 01600 714595.
Stargazing & Astro-Photography Evening Dark Sky Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £55. Info 01874 749092.
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 Tue 31)
Swansea Comic & Gaming Convention Volcano @ The Iceland Building, Swansea. 10am-6pm, £2.50. Info www.scgc.org.uk. Featuring games to play and buy, workshops, panels, prizes and a cosplay competition.
Talk At 4 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.
That Outdoor Fest Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons. £49.50 weekend/£25 age 13-17/£10 under 13. Info www.
thatoutdoorfest.com. (Until Mon 30)
The Battle National History Museum, St Fagans. 6-9pm, £10/£5 under-16s. Info 029 2057 3500. Reenactment of the Great Outdoor Fight that took place between 11,000 men in St Fagans in 1648. On tomorrow also.
The Collection Painting Swansea Museum. 10am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 01792 653763. Produce a piece of art with the help of artist Hilary Bryanston. Suitable for all ages.
Vertigo Pro Wrestling: Tale The Power Back The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £5-£15. Info 029 2048 3344. Featuring a championship bout between Dave Mastiff and Chris Brookes, plus Eddie Dennis, ‘The Wonderkid’ Jonny Storm, Panda Cub, Bishop and more.
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. £10/£8.50 adv (£30/£25 adv for four days). Info welshciderfestival.wordpress.com. (Until Mon 30)
SUNDAY 29
Art Car Bootique Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am-11.30pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Annual jamboree of stalls, food, live music, DJs etc. This year has a European theme, a nod to UEFA 2016, the EU elections, Eurovision etc.
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. (Until Mon 30)
Cowbridge Food And Drink Festival 2016 Arthur John Car Park / Vale Forge Car Park / The Old Hall, Cowbridge. 9.30am-5.30pm, £5/£8 both days. Info 07875 290428. Annual weekender, billed as one of the jewels of this well-to-do l’il town. On tomorrow also.
Derek Acorah Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £18.50. Info 01633 868239.
Dress Up St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Mon 30)
Fire & Ice Show Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Tue 31)
Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 9.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.
Gower Good Food Festival Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm, free. Info 01792 371206. Featuring stalls of local producers, plus guided tours of the mill and animal feeding sessions. On tomorrow also.
Guided Tour: Dylan’s Swansea Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (starting point). 10.30am-12.30pm, £4-£10. Info 01792 463980. Presented by Fluellen.
Gymnastics: Aerobic Champs Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 9am-6pm. Info 0300 3003127.
Hay Festival 2016: Day 4 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 10am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. Highlights today include Bridget Kendall, AC Grayling, Tom Bower, Lionel Shriver, Howard Jacobson, Russell T Davies, Mervyn King, Michael V Hayden, Salman Rushdie, Hollie McNish, Bruce Robinson, Horatio Clare, Isy Suttie, Irvine Welsh, Suzanne Vega and Sara Pascoe. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 4 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. Today features multiple Philosophy Sessions from 9am-12am, plus live music from Sifaka, Danielle Lewis, Claire Northey, Nzca Lines, Nerina Pallot and The Correspondents; DJ sets from Zero 7 and Annie Nightingale; comedy from Damian Clark, Bourgeois & Maurice, Rob Carter, Jonny Pelham and Tania Edwards and a screening of Professor Green’s film on suicide. (Until Sun 5 June)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Until Mon 30)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Until Mon 30)
Learning Space Drop-In Day Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Self-led activities, with books, crafts, writing activities, puppets, dressing-up costumes and more.
Maibock Beer Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12-11.30pm. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sun 5 June)
Margam International Kite Festival Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Until Mon 30)
Margam Model Boat Show Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Until Mon 30)
Morse Code Beady Beacelets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Tue 31)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Tue 31)
That Outdoor Fest Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons. £49.50 weekend/£25 age 13-17/£10 under 13. Info www.thatoutdoorfest.com. (Until Mon 30)
The Battle National History Museum, St Fagans. 6-9pm, £10/£5 under-16s. Info 029 2057 3500.
Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships Llanwrtyd Wells. £5 to enter. Info 01591 610666. Sponsored by the Heart Of Wales Brewery, this is the first Green Events competition of 2016, presaging many more marginal rural challenges (bog snorkelling, man v horse racing etc).
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. £10/£8.50 adv (£30/£25 adv for four days). Info welshciderfestival.wordpress.com. (Until Mon 30)
MONDAY 30
A Day In The Wild West Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 10am, £7/£5 kids. Info 01639 881635. Among the attractions here are “Running Brave and his Native American Magic Show”.
Adventure Week National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. Get back to basics learning some survival skills, such as lighting fires, making a den or using a bow drill. (Until Fri 3 June)
A Wild Whitsun – The Coity Tip Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. Get out and about for half term and explore the Coity Tip with a week full of activities for children of all ages. (Until Fri 3 June)
Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959. (Finishes today)
Cowbridge Food And Drink Festival 2016 Arthur John Car Park / Vale Forge Car Park / The Old Hall, Cowbridge. 9.30am-5.30pm, £5/£8 both days. Info 07875 290428.
Craft & Gift Fair Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. £40/£25 to set up a table. Info 01639 881635.
Discover Origami Frogs And Butterflies! Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 11am-4pm, £3. Info 01639 881635. Kids’ event.
Dress Up St Fagans National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finishes today)
Drop-In Family Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Craft workshop and face painting, with activities tailored to suit a range of ages.
Fire & Ice Show Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Tue 31)
Fleece To Felt Day Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £45/£30 under-16s. Info 01874 749092. Help shear a sheep, then learn the process of taking the wool and create a felted picture or object. A Good Day Out event.
Gower Good Food Festival Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 10am-5.30pm, free. Info 01792 371206.
Hay Festival 2016: Day 5 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 10am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. Highlights today include Simon Sebag Montefiore, Anna Pavord, Jonathan Coe, Tippi Hedren, Timothy Garton Ash, Juan Gabriel Vazquez, Ruby Wax, Yanis Varoufakis, Carol Black, Germaine Greer, Susan Calman, Sarfraz Manzoor, Turin Brakes and Jess Robinson. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 5 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. Today features multiple Philosophy Sessions from 9am-12am, plus live music from The Hummingbirds, Luke Concannon, Eska, Rosie Lowe, Monster Ceilidh Band, Slow Club and Stealing Sheep; DJ sets from Gilles Petersen and Bill Brewster; comedy from Chris Stokes, Rachel Parris and Alex Kealy and a screening of what is billed as Henry Kissinger’s “final interview”, which is a bit weird given he’s still alive but hey. (Until Sun 5 June)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2075 5015. (Finishes today)
Knife & Fork Beer Festival The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. (Finishes today)
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sun 5 June)
Margam International Kite Festival Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Finishes today)
Margam Model Boat Show Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635. (Finishes today)
Morse Code Beady Beacelets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Tue 31)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Tue 31)
That Outdoor Fest Glanusk Estate, Brecon Beacons. £49.50 weekend/£25 age 13-17/£10 under 13. Info www.
thatoutdoorfest.com. (Finishes today)
Welsh Perry & Cider Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. £8/£6.50 adv (£30/£25 adv for four days). Info welshciderfestival.wordpress.com. (Finishes today)
TUESDAY 31
A Dinosaur Encounter Cardiff Castle. £4. Info 029 2087 8100. Take a close look at dinosaur models, bones and eggs and meet a T Rex. On tomorrow also, but it’s all booked up.
Adventure Week National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-4pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. (Until Fri 3 June)
Art & Craft Day Cardiff Castle. 10.30am-3.30pm, £1. Info 029 2087 8100. Drop-in sessions.
A Wild Whitsun – The Coity Tip Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 3 June)
Bat Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3500. After-dark journey around the Museum to find bats. Wear sensible clothing and bring a torch.
Clay Fridge Magnets Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Workshop led by artist Megan Leigh.
Creative Writing Workshop For Young People Aged 10-16 Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 10am-12pm, free. Info 01792 463980. With Emily Hinshelwood. Book in advance please.
Explore Your Archives Family Open Day: Find, Hold And Keep National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Join Museum staff and discover their secrets for preserving stories of discovery and adventure.
Fire & Ice Show Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finihes today)
Hay Festival 2016: Day 6 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am-11pm. Info 01497 822629. Highlights today include David Crystal, Esther Rantzen, Ifor Ap Glyn, Thomas Keneally, Vince Cable, Gillian Clarke, Humphrey Burton, Rosie Boycott, Alison Weir, The Comedy Store Players and Sam Lee. (Until Sun 5 June)
How The Light Gets In: Day 6 Various venues, Hay-On-Wye. 9am. Info www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv. Today features multiple Philosophy Sessions from 9am-12am, plus two poetry readings from four poets at a time; a lecture on intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw; a performance of the play Last Train To Oxford; live music from Jake Isaac, Colm Mac Con Iomaire and This Is The Kit; a DJ set from Justin Robertson; comedy from Carl Donnelly and Robin Ince and more poetry from John Agard. (Until Sun 5 June)
Instructor Training Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £350 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Fri 3 June)
Knife & Fork Food Wine Club The Discovery, Lakeside, Cardiff. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2075 5015.
Makers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Sun 5 June)
Morse Code Beady Beacelets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today)
Printmaking Workshops National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Take inspiration from the powerful images and poetry on display in Battle Of Mametz Wood exhibition and make your own print. (Until Thurs 2 June)
Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today)