50+ to do in Canberra this week (you’re gonna need more days)
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Somehow, it’s almost May and Canberra is overflowing with things to do.
This week, head along to see Sweet Charity, attend the Open Day at Tuggeranong Homestead, hear a Star Wars themed soundtrack presented by the team of Carillonists and more! It’s all happening in Canberra.
Ausdance ACT Australian Dance Week
Canberra let’s dance! Australian Dance Week is back to provides the opportunity to turn the spotlight on the incredible local dance scene, giving you the opportunity to experience a tasting plate of performances, workshops, and activities for all ages with a range of free classes and events.
Check out the full program here.
Monday 28 April until Monday 5 May | Various locations | Book here.
PT. Gallery presents: Verity and Tales of Canberra
Step into the Juliet Room at Verity Lane Markets for Verity and Tales of Canberra, a captivating four-night storytelling exhibition blending art, history, poetry, and jazz.
Petra Jungmanova – Czech artist and curator – invites guests to explore Canberra’s hidden past through exhibitions, talks, and life drawing. The event also debuts a curated bookshop inspired by Verity Hewitt’s WWII-era literary legacy.
Monday 28 April to Thursday 1 May, 6 pm to 9 pm | Juliet Room, Verity Lane Markets, Sydney Building, Canberra City | Tickets and full program here.
Sweet Charity
Winner of four Tony Awards, this musical follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeful dance hall hostess looking for love and a better life. With a score by Cy Coleman, book by Neil Simon, and original choreography by Bob Fosse, featuring beloved songs like “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and iconic dance numbers including “Big Spender”, you’ll want to see it.
Tuesday 29 April until Sunday 18 May | The Q, Queanbeyan | theq.net.au
Megalo: 45 Years of Print
This year Megalo Print Studio proudly celebrates 45 years of printmaking. From its humble beginnings in a poorly ventilated tin shed in Ainslie, Megalo has grown into Australia’s largest open-access printmaking studio, expanding on 300-year-old traditions with a new generation of artists.
‘45 Years of Print’ is an exhibition featuring works drawn from Megalo’s archive. The show pays respect to Megalo’s roots as a collective of printmakers with a taste for political activism, while also documenting the studio’s evolution with works by renowned artists such as Rover Thomas, Judy Horacek, Richard Larter, Alison Alder, April Phillips, and Daniel Boyd.
Tuesday 29 April to Sunday 8 June | Megalo Print Studio, 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston | megalo.org
Changing the Narrative for Women: Let’s Talk About Gender Equality
Inspired by the UN Women International Women’s Day theme ‘March Forward’, this evening will feature a panel of trailblazing women leaders from diverse backgrounds, followed by the exclusive screening of a powerful documentary that brings their stories to life.
Tuesday 30 April | Australian National University, Marie Reay Teaching Centre Room 3.02 | Book here.
Canberra International Music Festival
Join the festival for five unforgettable days of music under the theme Liberté. From French pipers to Finnish virtuosi, Schubert Leider at dusk to sound art on boats at sunrise, this unmissable program features classical and contemporary masterpieces for the discerning and daring listener.
Wednesday 30 April until Sunday 4 May | Various venues | cimf.org.au
Blithe Spirit
An improbable farce. Psychics, séances and dabbling in the unknown all in the name of research. Something is bound to go awry.
Following the critically-acclaimed world premiere of Baby Jane, Canberra REP returns to deliver audiences a rollicking time at the theatre with Noël Coward’s self-described ‘improbable farce’, Blithe Spirit – in a production that cheekily dances between the contemporary and classic. Grab your tickets now!
Thursday 1 May until Saturday 17 May | 3 Repertory Lane, Acton | canberrarep.org.au
Viva Italia in Canberra Festival
This is multi-day festival capturing “La Passione Italiana” with events showcasing Italian food, wine, music, literature, culture, community, history and motoring. Enjoy live music, authentic food, film screenings, paint and sip sessions, opera performances and more.
Friday 2 until Saturday 10 May | Various locations | vivaitaliaincanberra.com.au
Open Day at Tuggeranong Homestead
Discover the rich history of Tuggeranong Homestead, from Indigenous heritage to convict connections and pastoral life. Experience military re-enactments, talks, garden tours, demonstrations, performances, stalls, classic cars, colonial guns and photographs. Enjoy activities for everyone including old fashioned games, face painting and bendy balloons.
Saturday 3 May | Tuggeranong Homestead, 130 Johnson Drive, Richardson | nationaltrust.org.au
Episode V: Carillon Strikes Back
Hear a fabulous Star Wars themed soundtrack presented by the team of Carillonists. Bring a picnic or indulge in a selection of refreshments on offer at this free concert celebrating May the 4th.
Sunday 4 May | National Carillon, Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes | nca.gov.au
Curtin Autumn Fair
Curtin’s Autumn Fair is on again, with stalls selling a wide range of handmade crafts, books, plants, jewellery and jams. We’ll have gifts for Mothers Day, babies and children, and for pets as well.
Come along to hear Will and Annie, the popular musical duo, then have lunch or coffee at one of Curtin’s many cafes.
Saturday 3 May, 10 am–2 pm | Curtin Square at Curtin shops, cnr Theodore & Carruthers Streets, Curtin
Quiet Mornings at the Mint
On the first Saturday of each month, the Mint opens its doors earlier than usual for a morning of peaceful exploration.
Quiet Mornings are specially designed for those who might have heightened sensory requirements. So pop on in, have a leisurely stroll around the Mint’s exhibition space, and enjoy the reduced noise and smaller crowds.
Saturday 3 May, 9 am – 10 am | Denison Street, Deakin | Book your spot here
Contentious Election Night
Join Contentious Character for an election night with a twist featuring a panel of legendary Canberra comedians providing live, unfiltered, and outrageously funny commentary on the election coverage. Enjoy political games, absurd and witty analysis, and a perfect excuse to drink wine and heckle the TV.
Saturday 3 May | Contentious Character, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | contentiouscharacter.com.au
PottersPopUp!
PottersPopUp! is back in 2025, bringing an exciting showcase of ceramic talent to the heart of Gundaroo. Held on two Sundays – May 4 and May 11 – at the beautiful and historic St Mark’s Anglican Church, this vibrant event features a mix of emerging and established ceramic artists working in and around the region.
This year, the event expands to feature 18 potters and you can expect to see everything from bold sculptural forms to finely crafted everyday wares, celebrating the diversity of ceramic expression.
Sunday May 4 | St Mark’s Anglican Church, Lot 1 Lot Street, Gundaroo | potterspopup.au
Canberra MS Walk, Run + Roll
Celebrate the resilience and diversity of the MS community whether you’re moving on your feet, using a wheelchair, or pushing a pram. Sign up solo, with a mate, bring your dog or get the team together to support Australians living with this devastating neurological condition.
Sunday 4 May | Rond Terrace, Parkes Way, Acton | mswalk.org.au
Markets
Hartley Hall Markets
Head along to the Hartley Hall Markets to browse food, locally grown vegetables and fresh produce, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, children’s toys, arts and crafts, unique gifts and more!
Stroll among the trees, stay for lunch and enjoy the fresh air, live entertainment and children’s activities.
Sunday 4 May | Hall Showground, Victoria Street, Hall | hartley.org.au
Capital Region Farmers Market
Sample the region’s freshest produce from over 100 stallholders who bring freshly picked, grown and hand-crafted goods to Canberra. Speak directly with growers and learn cooking tips while supporting the Rotary Club of Hall’s community projects.
Saturdays, 7 am-11:30 am | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell | capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
The Little Burley Market
Enjoy this waterside Saturday market featuring multicultural cuisines, chef-created desserts, fresh pastries, beautiful blooms, handmade jewellery, artisan pottery and more. Take the kids for free arts and crafts while taking in magnificent lake views.
Saturdays, 9 am-2 pm | Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Haig Park Village Markets
Browse delicious cuisines, fresh produce, artisan products and locally handmade crafts while enjoying live music, an artists’ table and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect Sunday outing in leafy Braddon.
Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm | Haig Park, Girrahween Street, Braddon | haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
Old Bus Depot Markets
Lovers of fine hand-crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who head to Canberra’s award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday. In a fabulous old industrial building you’ll experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”.
Not your average market, each week you’ll find over 200 stalls of exceptional quality, featuring items all hand-crafted by local and regional creatives. There’s simply no better way to spend your Sunday in Canberra.
Sundays, 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston | obdm.com.au
Food and Wine
Ginsights at Big River Distilling Co.
Big River Distilling Co. and Paperchain Bookstore host this monthly event bringing together writers and readers, showcasing a single author and their recently published work!
This month, you’ll see guest authorLucy Treloar, a writer, occasional creative writing teacher, and artist in residence at Melbourne’s Meat Market as you enjoy literary discussion in an intimate setting while enjoying a cocktail or zero-alcohol alternative.
Thursday 1 May | Big River Distilling Co, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | bigriverdistilling.com.au
Dine Back in Time
Step back into an elegant era as the Hyatt Hotel Canberra culinary team reimagines a 1937 House of Representatives dinner menu. Be transported to an art deco dining room with a roaring fireplace, classic dishes from a bygone era and superb service with a four-course set menu and glass of wine.
Friday 2 May | Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla | hyatt.com
Canberra Cellar Door – pop up wine tasting
Popping up in the Canberra and Region Visitor’s Centre, the Canberra Cellar Door is a perfect introduction to local wines! Head along to explore a thoughtfully curated selection that changes with the seasons, discover the stories behind the region’s varieties and vintages; and purchase the wines you love!
Saturday 3 May | Canberra and Region Visitors’ Centre, 30 Barrine Drive, Parkes | Book here.
Urban Wine Walk Canberra
The streets and laneways of Canberra will come alive as the best venues transform into an Urban Cellar Door for a self-guided trail. Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines from an incredible line-up of Australian winemakers.
Saturday 3 May | Multiple Venues, Canberra | urbanwinewalk.com.au
Stage and Screen
Kitty Flanagan – Work In Progress
Join Kitty up close and personal as she tries out new material in this loose, informal hour. Some of it will be funny, some of it will ‘have potential,’ and some of it will never be said out loud ever again.
Wednesday 30 April | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | alist.com.au
German Film Festival
A dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema featuring thought-provoking dramas, insightful documentaries, delightful comedies and charming family films. The festival includes several films arriving directly from the 2025 Berlinale.
Wednesday 30 April until Wednesday 21 May | Palace Cinemas, New Acton | germanfilmfestival.com.au
Garden
QL2 Dance presents Garden, their major performance project for 2025. A double bill of new contemporary dance performance created by James Batchelor (Berlin), Alice Lee Holland (Kamberri) and a cast of 27 young collaborators aged 9 to 18, Garden was inspired by the poetic and cyclical nature of gardens, and invites audiences into an immersive world where wildness meets intentionality.
Go along to see how movement, sound, and design come together to embody the inevitable rhythms of life.
Friday 2 until Sunday 4 May | Fitters’ Workshop, Kingston | Book here.
Sammy J – The Kangaroo Effect
Sammy J returns in a time-bending memoir that bounces through the life of a recovering attention seeker via song, stories and VHS tapes. Comedian, author, composer, and broadcaster, his career has had more eras than Taylor Swift, from Netflix sitcoms to ABC TV satirical sketches and radio shows.
Saturday 3 May | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
ATL Screening: The Gospel According to Paul
One of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, portrays Paul Keating – visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser – in this smash hit comedy. Full of intelligence and wit, the show is a funny, insightful and poignant portrait of one of Australia’s most compelling and enigmatic leaders.
Saturday 3 May | Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Building 3.3, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | ticketing.humanitix.com
Elsie’s Film House
Elsie’s Film House is a pop-up cinema lounge and bar that screens retro favourites from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, from cult classics to arthouse and international films.
Offering a cozy movie night experience, Elsie’s also hosts weekly community nights offering diverse communities a safe and inclusive space to connect. Elsie’s will be hosting movie nights for different migrant communities as well. Keep an eye out to see what’s coming up!
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm | 180 London Circuit, City | Book here.
Autumn Film Series
Looking for a cosy escape this autumn? The National Film and Sound Archive has just announced an autumn film series that’s not to be missed. Enjoy their curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something for everyone!
Check out the full program online.
Until Sunday 1 June | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.
Music
Kein Bach (No Bach)
The Wesley Lunchtime concert series is delighted to present the talented Ariana Odermatt performing on harpsichord and clavichord. The program will range from Byrd to two contemporaries: F. Couperin and D. Zipoli.
Wednesday 30 April | Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest | wesleymusiccanberra.org
Hollywood Songbook
The Signum Saxophone Quartet returns to Australia, joined by renegade opera star and cabaret queen Ali McGregor. Together they journey from Berlin to Hollywood, via nightclubs, Shakespearean tragedy, Broadway musicals and the Wild West, exploring the artistic expressions of the early 20th century.
Saturday 3 May | Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 100 William Herbert Place, Building 100, City | musicaviva.com.au
Dixit Dominus
The Canberra Choral Society is launching its 2025 concert program with Dixit Dominus, featuring two exquisite and contrasting choral gems: George Frideric Handel’s glorious ‘Dixit Dominus’ (“The Lord Said”), and Arvo Pärt’s sonorous ‘Berliner Messe’ (“Berlin Mass”).
The choir will be joined by Soprano soloists Josephine Brereton and Rachel Mink, Mezzo Soprano AJ America, Tenor Tom Hallworth and Bass-Baritone Alasdair Stretch, and a local ensemble of accomplished professional musicians.
Saturday 3 May | St Paul’s Anglican Church, Manuka | canberrachoralsociety.org
Exhibitions
“The Beauty of Nature”: Capturing the Wonder of Flora and Fauna Through Art
“The Beauty of Nature” is a Flora and Fauna Group exhibition showcasing the talents of six Canberra-based artists united by a passion for the natural world.
Working with a wide variety of mediums, from pencils to oils, the artists draw inspiration from nature’s incredible diversity of plant and animal life across the globe. Many artworks are drawn from personal experiences with the subjects, particularly in Australia and Africa.
Their work reflects both a deep appreciation of nature and their concern for its conservation.
Exhibiting Artists: Gillian Bellas, Cobie Brinkman, Jeff Isaacs, Leigh Murray, Nyree Mason and Jo Tanton.
Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 May | The Old Barn Gallery, 18 Beltana Road, Pialligo
Warped & Twisted
Offically opening on Saturday 3 May thanks to Valerie Kirk AM, Warped & Twisted is both an exhibition and sale of works from the Canberra Spinners and Weavers.
Open from 10 am daily, pop in to shop something special!
Friday 2 until Saturday 10 May | 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley | canberraspinnersandweavers.org.au
The Lodge by Amala Groom
The Lodge is the third moving image work in Amala Groom’s Raised by Wolves series. Filmed on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, The Lodge engages with Groom’s history of direct action at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and ceremonial rites of passage within and without the halls of Parliament House spanning the past 20 years from activist to advocate to artist.
The work references David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and its White and Black Lodges, reinterpreting them as the indivisible duality of ‘light’ and ‘dark’—a dynamic embodied by Canberra’s historical and political landscape.
Saturday 3 May until Saturday 12 July | 19 Furneaux Street, Manuka | canberracontemporary.com.au
Am I in your way by Racquel Ormella
Am I in your way? extends Raquel Ormella’s career-long focus on the visual cultures of protest and resistance. This exhibition takes as its starting point the position of Canberra Contemporary at the centre of the Parliamentary Triangle as a site to consider past and present formations of national identities.
In this current moment of charged international and national relationships through conflict and brinkmanship, the work looks at the ways political protestors use their bodies as direct forms of passive disruption. In an environment where attitudes towards legitimate disruption and protest are changing, Am I in your way? is a timely exploration of an emerging criminalisation of ‘inconvenience’.
Saturday 3 May until Saturday 12 July | 19 Furneaux Street, Manuka | canberracontemporary.com.au
Artists in Conversation: The Botanical Art Society of Australia
Join a special artist talk with members of the Botanical Art Society of Australia to learn more about their exhibition, Bountiful Botanicals: A Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition 2025. Registrations are required.
Saturday 3 May | Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | belcoarts.com.au
Pompeii
If seeing Pompeii in Italy is on your bucket list, mark your calendars for this one! The National Museum of Australia is showing its Pompeiiexhibit, featuring over 90 discovered objects from the ancient city before Mount Vesuvius erupted. This display in Canberra will be the first time some of these objects have been seen outside Europe!
Visitors will be taken into the exhibit with an engaging atmosphere created by large-scale digital projections and captivating soundscapes. Expect to see recovered jewellery, sculptures, pottery, frescoes, and other objects once used by this civilisation.
Until Sunday 4 May | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton | Book here.
Constellations by Robin Fox
Constellations is an unmissable immersive audiovisual experience in which sound, light, and space collide.
Internationally recognised, Australian-based audiovisual artist Robin Fox will transform The Gallery at the NFSA into a splendour of sound and light, with sixty crystal balls suspended from the ceiling, acting as target points for white laser lights that explode and refract on impact – splitting into a colourful cornucopia of light and sound. See you there?
Until Sunday 4 May | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | More information here.
Lindy Lee
Lindy Lee is one of Australia’s most accomplished contemporary artists. This exhibition brings together highlights from across the artist’s career as well as a monumental new installation and works on paper.
Exploring themes of ancestry, spirituality, the environment, and the cosmos, this display of new and recent works will shed light on Lee’s ever-evolving and ambitious practice.
Until Tuesday 1 July | National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes | More information here.
KULATA TJUTA: TIRKILPA
Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa is the largest and most significant installation of the culturally important and visually spectacular Kulata Tjuta (Many Spears) Project.
Like others in the series, it is rooted in age-old traditions, knowledge and skills that are designed around keeping Country and culture strong. On show at the National Gallery of Australia head along to see the large-scale, multi-disciplinary installations that incorporate film, sound, live performance and other artistic collaborations.
Resonance – Art as the Voice of Nature
This exhibition at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) showcases art from the NatureArt Lab teaching team and community, nature journals and natural history objects collected over our eight years of operation.
Celebrating the richness of biodiversity and the deep connections between art and the natural world, the exhibition extends beyond visual art, incorporating community engagement, school programs, and international nature tours spanning Borneo, Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, Amazonian Ecuador, and Peru.
Until Sunday 27 July | 176 London Circuit, City | More information here.
Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive selected by Mike Bowers
Showcasing the best of Australian photojournalism, the National Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.
Tracing the art of photojournalism from its infancy to the highly illustrated news stories you know so well today, the free exhibition explores how the pioneers of press photography in Australia developed their storytelling skills.
Until Sunday 20 July | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | More information here.
A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan and the Stage
Celebrate 50 years of Nolan’s cultural legacy with the Canberra Museum and Gallery’s year-long program of exhibitions, concerts, talks, and a symposium. A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan and the Stage showcases Sidney Nolan’s dynamic stage designs for opera, ballet, and theatre. You’ll discover costumes, set designs, and the iconic “Lyrebird” costume from The Display, 1964.
Until 8 March 2026 | Canberra Museum + Gallery, City | More information here.
Sport and Wellness
Yoga for Wellness & Joy: with Trish @ Sanctuary
Trish is committed to the collective wellbeing of all her clients and sharing the joy and benefits of Slow Flow Yoga. She is running classes at Sanctuary every Friday morning, followed by a cuppa!
No experience required. Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a mat (if you have one), water, a small towel and a light blanket as the weather cools.
Every Friday, 7.45 am and 9.15 am | 17 Brockman Street Narrabundah | Register by emailing trish@wisdominone.com.au
MTB Ladies AUS – Day On The Dirt
A holistic day of mountain biking skills coaching, social rides, a female-led mechanical clinic, and more at Stromlo Forest Park. Working with local organizations to challenge barriers to female participation in sport, this event aims to increase confidence and empower women and marginalized genders on and off the trail.
Saturday 3 May | Stromlo Forest Park, Dave McInnes Road, Wright | tinyurl.com
MTB Ladies AUS – Day On The Dirt
A holistic day of mountain biking skills coaching, social rides, a female-led mechanical clinic, and more at Stromlo Forest Park. Working with local organizations to challenge barriers to female participation in sport, this event aims to increase confidence and empower women and marginalized genders on and off the trail.
Saturday 3 May | Stromlo Forest Park, Dave McInnes Road, Wright | tinyurl.com
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs
The rivalry continues when the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies host the NSW Waratahs at GIO Stadium. The Brumbies will look to continue their winning streak against the Waratahs in this classic match up from across the border.
Saturday 3 May | GIO Stadium, Battye Street, Bruce | brumbies.rugby
Sound Healing for Women
Experience sound healing guided by HUM at Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda. As you lie down and relax, experience sounds, frequencies, and vibrations from various instruments including gongs, Medicine Drums, Didgeridoo, Native American Flutes, Shruti Box, Crystal Bowls, Ocean Drums, and Chimes to unlock stored emotions, relieve stress, and settle anxiety.
Sunday 4 May | Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda, 253 Northbourne Avenue, Ground Unit 06, Lyneham | flowandfood.com.au
Workshops and Programs
Enpleinair Art Meet-ups with Sophie Baker
Join Sophie Baker at Kiln Cafe at Belco Arts for an enpleinair art co-working session meet-up. Bring your own art equipment for sketching, crocheting, and enjoying the outdoor space between the cafe and Lake Ginninderra. You can also join Sophie for a walkthrough and Q&A of her exhibition.
Saturday 3 May | Kiln Cafe, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | belcoarts.com.au
Personal Memento Assemblage | Harrison Le Lièvre
Join woodworker and assemblage artist Harrison Le Lievre to collate personal mementos into a personal piece.
During the workshop, you will learn about selection of shape and form and construction methods. Harrison will assist you with the selection of shape and form of the pieces.
Saturday 3 May | Craft + Design, 180 London Circuit, City | Book here.
Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex
Elevate your nighttime photography with renowned photographer Ari Rex. Discover the art of capturing breathtaking Milky Way astro-landscapes, starry portraits, star trails, time-lapses, and satellite trails. This workshop caters to passionate astrophotographers at all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Saturday 3 May | Wildbark, 25 Rosenberg Street, Throsby | arirex.com.au
Open Gardens
This weekend, entry is free to the community gardens at Cook and Whitlam. Head along to explore the gardens and see the beautifully designed and maintained spaces.
There will also be refreshments and food available and there are places to sit and relax if you want to bring your own picnic! For the other private gardens there is a $10 entry fee for non-member adults that helps fund community grants and a horticultural scholarship.
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May | 1048 Old Cooma Road, Googong | opengardenscanberra.org.au
Star Wars Sunday Sesh
Join The Tipsy Sketching Club for a Star Wars-themed Sunday afternoon of sipping, snacking and sketching at one of Canberra’s favorite city pubs. The life drawing session runs for approximately two hours with a range of timed poses from 2-30 minutes, and breaks for drinks, food, sharing and laughing.
Sunday 4 May | PJs in the City, 52 Alinga Street, City | tipsysketching.club
Sensory friendly tours at Parliament House
All Australians will have the opportunity to experience the history and heart of Democracy with new sensory friendly tours now running at Australian Parliament House.
The tour will include visits to the Parliamentary Chambers and a number of stops to engage with the many unique, artworks and collections on display.
Sunday 4 May | Parliament House, Canberra | aph.gov.au
Feature image: Sweet Charity. Kristy Griffin as Helene, Amy Orman as Charity Hope Valentine and Vanessa Valois as Nickie.
