Events in Penarth this weekend   

Every Thursday we bring you our top picks of events in Penarth happening over the coming weekend.   

Browse our What's On section or read on for the can't-miss events in Penarth between now and Sunday.   

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Here's what's coming up   

Thursday – Sunday: Penarth Chamber Music Festival 

The annual Penarth Chamber Music Festival will run from June 23 – June 26. (Image credit: Alice Neary/Penarth Chamber Music Festival)

The very popular four-day festival takes place between June 23 and 26, 2022. 

The programme of events includes a family concert, a relaxed concert for those with special needs and their careers, young musicians showcase concerts, a late-night concert with a book at bedtime, a fanfare on the pier, a pre-concert talk prior to the gala concert, Flat Holm Island Discs and an afternoon tea concert. 

Artists include David Adams, Alice Neary, Rebecca Evans and Carlo Rizzi.  

Tickets are available from the festival website. 

Find out more here. 

Friday morning (11:30 – 12:30): Laugh in Penarth 

LAUGH IN PENARTH classes run every Friday, apart from during school holidays. (Image credit: Laugh in Penarth - Facebook)

Laughter Yoga is a unique form of gentle exercise that involves unconditional laughter, breathing and youthful playfulness.  

Despite the word 'yoga' being in the name, it doesn't involve any bendy poses performed on a mat on the floor, so it's suitable for people of any age and any level of fitness - you can choose to either stand up or sit on a chair as you laugh which makes it really easy for everyone to do.  

Regular hearty laughter produces significant benefits for health (physical and mental), happiness levels, cognitive function and mood. It also provides an opportunity for you to laugh at whatever challenges life may send your way in a supportive, joy-filled environment.  

If you, or someone you know, could do with a little bit of laughter and happiness in your life surrounded by like-minded people, please come along and join the millions of people around the world who attend more than 20,000 Laughter Yoga Clubs on a regular basis.  

LAUGH IN PENARTH classes run every Friday (apart from during school holidays) at 11:30 at All Saints Church LESSER Community Hall, Victoria Square, Penarth.  

Pre-booking is encouraged but is not required. You can book on in advance if you wish (and this will guarantee you have a place) but you don't have to. You can just turn up on the day, pay £3 (cash only) and start laughing.  

Suitable for any age from 14+, although minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Follow the Laugh in Penarth Facebook page.  

Find out more here.  

Friday evening (19:30): Literary Quiz - Penarth Literary Festival 

Join us for another of our classic quizzes. (Image credit: Griffin Books)

Test your knowledge of all things book-related! Join us for another of our classic quizzes. 

This will also be a great opportunity to see the Turner Gallery's Georgia O'Keefe exhibition in the privacy of the event! 

This exhibition is on from June 23 - July 17. 

Friday, June 24 at 19:30 | The Turner House Gallery, Penarth.  

Learn more here.  

Friday evening (19:30): Welsh Fiction Panel with Jon Gower - Penarth Literary Festival 

Hosted by author and former BBC arts and media correspondent Jon Gower. (Image credit: Griffin Books)

Rydym yn wrth eu'n fodd i gynnal digwyddiad yng Nghymraeg gyda phanel a gynhelir gan awdur a cyn gohebydd cyfryngau a chelfyddydau'r BBC, Jon Gower. Bydd dau awdur arall yn ymuno a Jon. Bydd y rhain yn cael ei chyhoeddi yn fuan! 

We are delighted to be hosting a fully Welsh language event with this panel hosted by author and former BBC arts and media correspondent Jon Gower. Jon will be joined by two more authors who will be announced soon! 

Dydd Iau/Thursday 24 Mehefin/June 19:30 | All Saints Lesser Hall, Penarth  

Read more here.  

Saturday morning (10:00 – 13:00): Growing Plastic Free 

How can we reduce the amount of single-use plastics in our gardens? (Image credit: Plastic Free Penarth)

Join us for an interactive session on reducing the amount of single-use plastic in our gardens! 

Let's talk about plastic. We know plastic is a thing we need to use less off, but what alternatives are there? How can we reduce the amount of single-use plastics in our gardens? And why should we? 

We will be joined by Susannah McWilliam from Plastic Free Penarth - our local campaign working to reduce use of single-use plastics.  

Find out more here. 

Sunday (10:00 – 18:00): Summer Garden Open  

All proceeds to RNLI and Animal Free Research.

While my garden is at its peak, I am opening it for all to enjoy raising money for charities close to my heart. 

Upper garden, lower woodland garden and hop garden. 

Optional cream tea £5. 

Book Stall & Plant Stall. 

All proceeds to RNLI and Animal Free Research.  

Find out more here. 

Sunday evening (19:30): Poetry Showcase - Penarth Literary Festival 

A brilliant event of poetry and music to bring an end to Penarth Literary Festival 2022. (Image credit: Griffin Books)

The return of Griffin Books' Poetry Showcase, hosted by Penarth-based poet Stephen Payne.

Stephen will be joined by poets Abeer Ameer, John Freeman and Susie Wild and musician Ben Wildsmith for a brilliant event of poetry and music to bring an end to Penarth Literary Festival 2022.  

Find out more here.