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This Week in The Can is your essential guide to what’s happening in Canberra. From theatre to sport, food and wine to music, and much much more!
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WHAT NOT TO MISS
EAT DRINK DESIGN Canberra dinner
Multi-award-winning Fender Katsalidis’ newest Canberra venue, Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection, will host the 2019 EAT DRINK DESIGN Canberra dinner.
This is a dining event like no other – curated for, by and about lovers of design and food. Enjoy a movable feast of the freshest local produce, fine wines, and excellent company among the team of designers, artists, producers and makers who have helped to create the new architectural and moody Midnight Hotel in the heart of Canberra’s Braddon district.
Arrive to signature cocktails in the central atrium and discover the secrets of the Midnight design with pioneering architect David Sutherland. Move to the new Braddon Merchant eatery for Moonlight Flat oysters and shared Merchant Experience – seasonal food hosted by chef Andrew Morrow. Complete a perfect evening in Midnight Bar’s dark and moody atmosphere for the final course of food and drink to satisfy your senses.
Arrive at 6 for a 6.30 start.
Cost: $180 per person.
Happening Monday 18 November from 6.30 pm at Midnight Hotel, Northbourne Avenue, Braddon |
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/event/eat-drink-design-canberra-2019 for more information.
Undercurrent Design Market 2019
Celebrating 10 years of curating Australian designers, Undercurrent Design Market showcases an array of contemporary, leading-edge Australian-made design treats.
Just in time for Christmas, peruse delightful gifts and objects made from a wide range of materials, including ceramics, jewellery textiles and glass from over 65 artists.
Avoid the Christmas rush and shop directly with the designers to buy something unique.
Dates:
- Friday 22 November: 5–8 pm
- Saturday 23 November: 10 am–5 pm
- Sunday 24 November: 10 am–5 pm
Happening Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November at the National Portrait Gallery, Parkes.
See Facebook for more information.
JWLand Open Day
On Saturday 23 November 2019, JWLand will be celebrating the launch of its new Display Gallery located at 59 Currong Street North, Braddon.
The new JWLand Display Gallery is home to current, completed and upcoming developments and the team are excited to share this major milestone with the public.
The ACT-based property developer has invited the community to view its styled apartments while enjoying a coffee and sausage sizzle. Canberra radio personalities Kristin and Nige from MIX 106.3 will be broadcasting live on the day along with live music performed by talented local artist Vendulka.
JWLand is a proud supporter of Soldier On Australia, all donations received on the day will help support former men and women who have been wounded in the service of their country.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 10 am—1 pm at the JWLand Display Gallery, 59 Currong Street North, Braddon.
See Facebook for more information.
Meet the Maker: an evening of French and local wine and food pairing
A Meet the Maker with a difference, Pialligo Estate is excited to be hosting this unique wine and food pairing.
Celine Rousseau, Winemaker from Eden Road will join guests for a gorgeous evening exploring the differences between the local and French wine varieties, and what makes French wine so special… or not? How does it actually compare when side by side our beautiful Australian varieties?
Starting with canapés and bubbles, you’ll be treated to a four-course dining experience by the Estate’s talented Executive Chef with a local Eden Road and French drop at every step to taste the difference, and then explore the techniques and passion behind each bottle.
Celine Rousseau is highly regarded by her peers as one of the best winemakers in Australia, and with an engaging personality and her honesty, she’s a welcomed extension of the team at the Estate.
Celine was born in Paris but arrived in Western Australia in 1997 and then returned to train in Bordeaux, where she honed her skills in Chateaux, Champagne and Languedoc in France, as well as in Western Australian wineries.
This will be an intimate evening with good food, good company and great wine.
Cost: $105pp, includes canape and 4-course dinner and matched wines.
Happening Thursday 21 November from 6.30 pm at Pialligo Estate’s Private Dining Pavilion.
See the website for bookings and more information.
The Wharf Revue 2019
The all-singing, all-dancing, side-splittingly funny solution to all the world’s problems returns for another year of satirical genius.
The West is crumbling, democracy is besieged and the world is run by morons with funny hair. You have to laugh. And that’s exactly what The Wharf Revue delivers. The indefatigable team is back once more to dig through the year’s political dirt and unearth comedy gold.
From the movers to the shakers, from the winners to the losers, the stage will be filled with uncanny impressions of the year’s most memorable characters and the moments they’d prefer to forget.
Stalwart performer Drew Forsythe returns with special triple-threat guests including the hilarious Simon Burke. The choreography is tight, the wigs are loose, the punchlines are loaded. Everything is ready for a big night of laughter and mayhem.
Happening 12-23 November at Canberra Theatre Centre.
See canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/the-wharf-revue-2019 for tickets and more information.
DESIGN Canberra Festival 2019
Design is in Canberra’s DNA and the annual DESIGN Canberra Festival is a celebration of all things design.
From the time of Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, to iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, through to contemporary and sustainable design developments today, Canberra has been—and will always be—a living design laboratory.
From 4-24 November, DESIGN Canberra will experiment with new ideas and expand the most successful programs into new directions in the 2019 festival.
Over 150 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios and open homes will once again transform the nation’s capital into a new platform for the best in design.
The festival, now in its 6th year, is for all interests and ages and most events are free.
Last year, the festival attracted a record 112,844 people.
Happening 4-24 November across various locations.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au for more information.
SpringOUT Pride Festival 2019
SpringOUT is Canberra’s only pride festival. Held in November each year, it is a month-long pride festival that celebrates Australia’s most LGBTIQ-friendly city and its LGBTIQ community in all its fabulous diversity.
From masquerade balls to trivia nights, a rainbow pet parade, community picnic and more, you can find a full list of events here.
Read more about SpringOUT 2019 here.
Happening 2–24 November across various locations.
See springout.com.au/festival for more information.
DESIGN Canberra’s Living Rooms
Architecture + design + craft = an open home with a difference.
Explore the living rooms of acclaimed Canberra houses thanks to DESIGN Canberra and discover Everyday Beautiful with works on sale by local artists, makers and craft practitioners.
Enjoy a progressive exhibition as you take in the beauty of design in our own backyard and a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore some of Canberra’s finest houses
Happening 10-24 November at various locations and times across Canberra.
See the website for more information.
No bookings required.
HerCanberra is a proud media partner of DESIGN Canberra 2019.
WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia: FINAL WEEK
WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia showcases 60 years of the Vogue Australia archive together with a special tribute to some remarkable Australian women who have featured in the pages of Vogue, and includes iconic portraits of Kylie Minogue and Elle Macpherson, among others.
Rare examples of archived magazines will be on show, from the early decades of publication through to bold photographs of women of the 21st century.
Cost: Tickets are now on sale ($12 adults, $10 concession, under 18 years free). Her Canberra readers receive a special discounted price $10
Happening until 24 November at National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.
See portrait.gov.au for more information.
Free Big Science Fun Shows!
Join the team from Fizzics Education at Marketplace Gungahlin as they explore the curious side of science with fun FREE science shows and hands-on activities!
Get set to see science on stage with flying toilet paper, vortex fog rings, liquid nitrogen experiments and much more!
To get your exclusive event invite sign up to our Marketplace Kid’s Club here.
Cost: Free to Marketplace Kids Club Members – sign up here.
Happening Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 10 am and 1 pm (shows run for 45 minutes) outside Big W at Marketplace Gungahlin.
See marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on/free-big-science-fun-shows for more information.
DESIGN Canberra: The Pop Inn sessions
But first, wine… All over the world, few things bring people together like good wine, good food and good company. That’s what The Pop Inn believes.
The Pop Inn wants to share with you their favourite wines—specially sourced and selected to give you an exciting and unique wine experience. Their food, like their wine, represents a passion to bring you inspired plates made for sharing (or not!).
Across the duration of DESIGN Canberra festival, The Pop Inn will be—well, popping up—at a variety of locations across Canberra.
Click here for dates, times and locations!
The Pop Inn locations make use of the under-utilised gems and hidden secrets of Canberra – a true pop-up where you can enjoy wine in unexpected parts of the city.
Bring your friends or make some new ones at The Pop Inn.
Happening 7–24 November at various locations across Canberra.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/highlight/pop-inn-wine-bar for more information.
Handel’s Messiah
It’s that time of the year again. Around Australia and all over the globe, choirs and orchestras are preparing for a much anticipated Christmas event, Handel’s immortal oratorio, Messiah, one of the best known and most loved works in the choral repertoire.
The Canberra Choral Society will perform Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 23 November, 2019 in Llewellyn Hall at 7.30 pm, with a massed choir, a hand picked orchestra and stunning soloists, under the baton of dynamic maestro, Roland Peelman. Canberra’s premier symphonic choir will be joined by 120 guest choristers to form a massed choir of 200 voices, prepared by Music Director Dan Walker.
Audience members will, according to tradition, join in singing the famous Hallelujah chorus, to lift the rafters to bring in the Christmas season with this glorious work.
Cost: Adults $58, Seniors $55, Pensioner $45, 16-27 years $30
Happening Saturday 23 November from 7.30 pm at Llewellyn Hall, William Herbert Place, Canberra.
See Ticketek for more information.
Game Masters: The Exhibition
With the opening of Game Masters: The Exhibition, the NFSA turns into Australia’s biggest video game arcade with the world’s greatest designers, characters and 80 playable games.
Game Masters is an interactive journey through five decades of video game history, offering both a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the world’s most popular characters and franchises and a chance to play them.
Featuring interviews, never-before-seen concept artwork, an amazing display of vintage consoles and collectable items, and 80 playable games, visitors won’t want to leave!
Created and curated by ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Game Masters first opened in Melbourne in 2012. It has since toured to nine museums worldwide including venues in the USA, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland and Sweden. Much loved by audiences around the globe, the exhibition has been updated to include the latest gaming blockbusters as well as Australian creations.
Game Masters is divided into three sections: Arcade Heroes, Game Changers and Indies. It features unique experiences such as a spectacular multiplayer dance stage for Dance Central 3(2012), hands-on experiential music booths and a selection of original classic arcade machines from the 1970s and ‘80s acquired especially for the exhibition, all playable in their original form. See the full list of 80 playable games and their Australian classifications.
Sign up to join the Game Masters club and receive the latest news from the NFSA plus updates about special gaming events and guests, and exclusive offers and discounts.
Open daily 10 am–4 pm until Monday 9 March 2020 at the National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton.
See the nfsa.gov.au for tickets and more information.
Cosmic Decay: Debris Book Launch
The battle for the Earth is over, but the war has just begun.
The long-awaited sequel to Cosmic Decay: Contamination—Cosmic Decay: Debris—has finally landed, as the remaining survivors of the war against invading Visitors from another world and Mindless humans with cannibalistic hunger move in search of a new home.
Taken in by a new group of survivors with a connection to their past, their newfound knowledge is put to the test as the rest of the fleet of Visitors arrive looking to finish what the initial settlers started.
Now faced with vastly greater numbers and personalised vendettas, the survivors—led by couple Victoria and Max Stone—race to defend their planet from the Visitors and secure their home from the Mindless.
And when a mysterious and dangerous connection between the Visitors and Victoria’s unborn child comes to light, the group must question if hope is still worth fighting for in a world that seems to be empty of it.
With limited edition bundles for sale, you can purchase:
- Cosmic Decay Contamination – Limited Edition for $9.99
- Cosmic Decay: Debris for $19.99
- Both copies for sale at $25.99, saving $5.99!
All copies will be signed by the author on the day.
Light catering will be provided, and drinks are to be purchased at the bar.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 6.30 pm at Bolt Bar, 68 Bandgalong Crescent, Aranda.
See Facebook for more information.
Pialligo Fields
It’s time to truly unwind and be blown away by the breathtaking views over the fields, watching the sun go down with a drink in hand.
Pialligo Estate is bringing Canberra a new style of fun–with next-level drinks by Pialligo Estate’s funky bar crew, Canberra’s first Gintonica bar experience and the finest craft beers, you’ll taste your way to a new happy place.
Think great beats, highest-quality share platters, space for the kids to run around, and fun you won’t be expecting; Pialligo Fields is the place to bring your family and friends for some fresh air in style.
Whether you have an event that needs some personality, or you just want to find some weekend balance with the family and friends, Fields is a multi-purpose space that will deliver experiences you talk about.
Happening Fridays from 3 pm and Sundays from 12 pm until late at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.
See thepialligoestate.com.au/pialligo-fields for more information.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION – JOURNEY FROM SKETCH TO SCREEN
From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes and extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.
DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Journey from Sketch to Screen brings together rare concept drawings, models and original artworks, interviews and interactive displays from DreamWorks’ much-loved animated classics.
Take a thrilling journey, from original sketches of grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to amazing stories and fantasy worlds brought to you by DreamWorks’ award-winning artists.
An ACMI touring exhibition developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved
Happening until 2 February 2020 at National Museum of Australia.
See nma.gov.au or more information.
DESIGN Canberra: Architecture Bus Tours
All architecture and design enthusiasts are invited to join DESIGN Canberra’s unique architecture tours!
There are a variety of tours on offer, including:
Happening 23 November at various times and locations.
See the website for more information or click the tours above for more details.
DESIGN Canberra’s Lululemon Morning Yoga Sessions
DESIGN Canberra knows that yoga rejuvenates our bodies and calms our minds, and one of the ways we practice giving without expectation is by sharing our love for yoga.
Presented with Lululemon, free yoga sessions will run every Thursday morning throughout the DESIGN Canberra festival. You are invited to meet us bright and early at Civic Square for this refreshing Wellness event.
If you have a mat please bring it along, however, there will be some spare mats for those who need one. These sessions are designed to be enjoyed by the general public and is appropriate for beginners through to advanced skill levels.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Happening 21 November at the DESIGN Canberra Festival Hub, Civic Square, City.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/highlight/wellness for more information
ACTW Wildlife Trivia Night @ Fenway
As the sun starts to set and the night critters start to come out Fenway Public House will be taken over by a wild crowd..
Join the volunteers of ACT Wildlife for a trivia night with a difference. Come along and show off your knowledge of native animals (cute photos and heartwarming stories provided), enjoy some of the best pub food in Canberra, and maybe even win some prizes—all while supporting some of the ACT’s cutest residents.
ACT Wildlife is Canberra’s only dedicated wildlife rescue service, we are 100% volunteer-run and operated and rely on public donations from people like you to care for that orphaned baby wombat, a bird with a broken wing, bat stuck in netting—and the 10,000+ others.
This event has been made possible thanks to superstar sponsors at Fenway Public House and Apis Group.
Tickets are $25 per person and include a free drink and raffle ticket on arrival. Group bookings and corporate tables are also available (please contact Sarah James at sarah.james@apisgroup.com.au for more information).
Happening Thursday 21 November from 6.30–8.30 pm at Fenway Public House, Bradley Street, Phillip.
See Eventbrite for more information
FOOD & DRINK
Meet the Maker: an evening of French and local wine and food pairing
A Meet the Maker with a difference, Pialligo Estate is excited to be hosting this unique wine and food pairing.
Celine Rousseau, Winemaker from Eden Road will join guests for a gorgeous evening exploring the differences between the local and French wine varieties, and what makes French wine so special… or not? How does it actually compare when side by side our beautiful Australian varieties?
Starting with canapés and bubbles, you’ll be treated to a four-course dining experience by the Estate’s talented Executive Chef with a local Eden Road and French drop at every step to taste the difference, and then explore the techniques and passion behind each bottle.
Celine Rousseau is highly regarded by her peers as one of the best winemakers in Australia, and with an engaging personality and her honesty, she’s a welcomed extension of the team at the Estate.
Celine was born in Paris but arrived in Western Australia in 1997 and then returned to train in Bordeaux, where she honed her skills in Chateaux, Champagne and Languedoc in France, as well as in Western Australian wineries.
This will be an intimate evening with good food, good company and great wine.
Cost: $105pp, includes canape and 4-course dinner and matched wines.
Happening Thursday 21 November from 6.30 pm at Pialligo Estate’s Private Dining Pavilion.
See the website for bookings and more information.
EAT DRINK DESIGN Canberra dinner
Multi-award-winning Fender Katsalidis’ newest Canberra venue, Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection, will host the 2019 EAT DRINK DESIGN Canberra dinner.
This is a dining event like no other – curated for, by and about lovers of design and food. Enjoy a movable feast of the freshest local produce, fine wines, and excellent company among the team of designers, artists, producers and makers who have helped to create the new architectural and moody Midnight Hotel in the heart of Canberra’s Braddon district.
Arrive to signature cocktails in the central atrium and discover the secrets of the Midnight design with pioneering architect David Sutherland. Move to the new Braddon Merchant eatery for Moonlight Flat oysters and shared Merchant Experience – seasonal food hosted by chef Andrew Morrow. Complete a perfect evening in Midnight Bar’s dark and moody atmosphere for the final course of food and drink to satisfy your senses.
Arrive at 6 for a 6.30 start.
Cost: $180 per person.
Happening Monday 18 November from 6.30 pm at Midnight Hotel, Northbourne Avenue, Braddon
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/event/eat-drink-design-canberra-2019 for more information.
NATIONAL WINE EXPERIENCE
Canberra offer the best of everything, and that includes exceptional wine experiences.
One of the highlights of the annual wine events calendar is the National Wine Show of Australia, held every November in Canberra for the past 45 years. The event showcases the epitome of Australian winemaking – all wines entered must previously have won gold, silver or bronze at a capital city wine show or leading regional show to qualify.
This year’s winners are available for tasting at the National Wine Experience event at EPIC on November 23. The $80 entry fee covers unlimited tastings of all the medal winners from the 2019 judging, including exclusive wines and many that haven’t yet been released to the public.
Get in quick for your chance to identify Australia’s next big wines … and start stocking the cellar. There are also limited tickets available for the Awards Presentation Dinner at the National Arboretum, with this year’s winners matched to a four-course dinner.
The November 23 National Wine Experience will also feature grazing plates from award-winning Pialligo Estate, Meredith Dairy and Black Horse Fine Foods.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 3–5 pm at Exhibition Park in Canberra.
See rncas.org.au for more information.
Pialligo Fields
It’s time to truly unwind and be blown away by the breathtaking views over the fields, watching the sun go down with a drink in hand.
Pialligo Estate is bringing Canberra a new style of fun–with next-level drinks by Pialligo Estate’s funky bar crew, Canberra’s first Gintonica bar experience and the finest craft beers, you’ll taste your way to a new happy place.
Think great beats, highest-quality share platters, space for the kids to run around, and fun you won’t be expecting; Pialligo Fields is the place to bring your family and friends for some fresh air in style.
Whether you have an event that needs some personality, or you just want to find some weekend balance with the family and friends, Fields is a multi-purpose space that will deliver experiences you talk about.
Happening Fridays from 3 pm and Sundays from 12 pm until late at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.
See thepialligoestate.com.au/pialligo-fields for more information.
Paella Party Provisions Supper Club
Carla and Malcolm will be pouring wines at Provisions Deli & Grocery on Thursday 21 November to help celebrate the launch of their pop up cellar door.
Not only are they excited about the opening of our cellar door on Friday, but they have a big surprise in store for customers.
Tickets to the event are strictly limited so check out the link below and get in quick!
Happening Thursday 21 November from 6–8 pm at Provisions Deli & Grocery, 56 Wallace Street, Braidwood.
See Facebook for more information.
DESIGN Canberra: The Pop Inn sessions
But first, wine… All over the world, few things bring people together like good wine, good food and good company. That’s what The Pop Inn believes.
The Pop Inn wants to share with you their favourite wines—specially sourced and selected to give you an exciting and unique wine experience. Their food, like their wine, represents a passion to bring you inspired plates made for sharing (or not!).
Across the duration of DESIGN Canberra festival, The Pop Inn will be—well, popping up—at a variety of locations across Canberra.
Click here for dates, times and locations!
The Pop Inn locations make use of the under-utilised gems and hidden secrets of Canberra – a true pop-up where you can enjoy wine in unexpected parts of the city.
Bring your friends or make some new ones at The Pop Inn.
Happening 7–24 November at various locations across Canberra.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/highlight/pop-inn-wine-bar for more information.
CELLAR DOOR
Cellar Door is a wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene happening every Saturday from 3-6 pm. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct.
Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.
Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books.
Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.
Happening every Saturday from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon.
See the website for more details.
Monster’s Afternoon Delight
Serene, methodical and exceptionally Monster.
Presenting a new Sunday afternoon blend, Monster Kitchen and Bar is adding a little extra flavour to your signature lazy day with its very own High Tea…
Amidst the hand-crafted furniture, bespoke artwork, and ambient lighting you will find the familiar flavours you have come to appreciate from the team at Monster with a range of exclusive tea flavours by Tea Garden co, tea-inspired cocktails, Champagne all complemented by black and gold fixtures.
1 pm every Sunday at Monster Kitchen, Ovolo Nishi. Tickets $70 to $120 – more information on Facebook.
Freestyle Fridays at Vertikal
Join Vertikal every Friday for indoor ski lessons with indoor snow machines and music. Enjoy discounted sessions from $40 or kick back with a Jindabyne Brewing beers on tap or Canberra Distilling Co & Underground Spirits.
Every Friday at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Unit 2, Building 3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick.
Find out more at vertikalsnowsports.com.
STAGE + SCREEN
Installation imagery of Game Masters at ACMI. Courtesy and copyright ACMI. Photographer Mark Ashkanasy.
GAME MASTERS: FRIDAY NIGHT LATES
With exclusive all-night access to Game Masters: The Exhibition and 80 playable video games, the bar open late and music in the Courtyard, it is the perfect late night event at the NFSA.
- 22 November, 5 pm – 9 pm: Local Heroes of Gaming *
- 13 December, 5 pm – 9 pm: Gaming – The Next Level *
* A lucky winner will take home the brand-new SEGA Mega Drive Mini console! Come along to these Game Masters: Friday Lates events, and sign up to compete in a friendly tournament for your chance to win. Offer not available for the Halloween event on 1 November.
Happening 1 November – 14 February at National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
See nfsa.gov.au for more information.
The Wharf Revue 2019
The all-singing, all-dancing, side-splittingly funny solution to all the world’s problems returns for another year of satirical genius.
The West is crumbling, democracy is besieged and the world is run by morons with funny hair. You have to laugh. And that’s exactly what The Wharf Revue delivers. The indefatigable team is back once more to dig through the year’s political dirt and unearth comedy gold.
From the movers to the shakers, from the winners to the losers, the stage will be filled with uncanny impressions of the year’s most memorable characters and the moments they’d prefer to forget.
Stalwart performer Drew Forsythe returns with special triple-threat guests including the hilarious Simon Burke. The choreography is tight, the wigs are loose, the punchlines are loaded. Everything is ready for a big night of laughter and mayhem.
Happening 12-23 November at Canberra Theatre Centre.
See canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/the-wharf-revue-2019 for tickets and more information.
KINOKONZERT: NOSFERATU ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING
Building on the success of its KinoKonzert series, the Goethe-Institut is proud to present Sydney’s premier contemporary chamber group Ensemble Offspring and Perth-based composer Christopher Tonkin as they create and perform a live soundtrack for the silent film classic Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1921).
Nosferatu is often considered the world’s first vampire film. The movie by legendary German director FW Murnau is an expressionist adaptation of Bram Stoker’s original Dracula story. The silent masterpiece has inspired not only legions of filmmakers but also many composers.
Ensemble Offspring is an internationally renowned new music ensemble based in Sydney. The group of virtuoso musicians has performed worldwide and received many awards.
For this project, they will team up with Western Australian composer Christopher Tonkin who teaches at the UWA Conservatorium of Music in Perth and specialises in electronic music and sound installation.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 6–7.30 pm at the National Film and Sound Archive.
See nfsa.gov.au/events/kinokonzert-nosferatu-ensemble-offspring for more information.
ARJ BARKER
Hey, you got a hour? Look, I’ve been doing a shit-ton of thinking about…us, and where we’re headed. This isn’t easy, but I need to be 100% honest with you, even if what I say makes you laugh, very, very hard.
You had better sit down for this….
Australia’s adopted son of comedy returns with his brand new show We Need To Talk.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 7.30–9pm at Canberra Theatre Centre.
See canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/arj-barker for more information.
SUNSET CINEMA
Gather your friends and family, sit back, relax and watch the stars at your new summer local. Open multiple nights each week in November through to January at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
The season is packed with new release blockbusters, quirky comedies, award-winning features and cult classic – perfect for a date night, girls’ night out or some family fun.
Happening 21 November–11 January 2020 at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton.
See sunsetcinema.com.au/Canberra for more information.
SCARY STORIES SEASON
The NFSA is an atmospheric backdrop to this program of spooky tales from film, TV and Tim the Yowie Man, host of the popular NFSA Ghost Tours.
Happening until 29 November at National Film and Sound Archive.
See nfsa.gov.au for more information.
MUSIC
SPILT MILK
One of Australia’s favourite music, food and art festivals, Spilt Milk is back for another year—returning to Canberra plus unveiling a second home in Ballarat this November.
Spilt Milk will be welcoming the likes of international hit-makers Khalid, CHVRCHES and Juice WRLD, as well as local legends Middle Kids, G Flip and Ocean Alley this year. Golden Features will also return, alongside Adelaide’s Allday. Festival faves Confidence Man will be making an appearance, as well as pop-powerhouses Tones and I and Kota Banks, Brissy trio Dune Rats, Sydney six-piece Winston Surfshirt and many more.
Happening Saturday 23 November at Commonwealth Park, Parkes.
See spilt-milk.com.au for more information.
The Wharf Revue 2019
The all-singing, all-dancing, side-splittingly funny solution to all the world’s problems returns for another year of satirical genius.
The West is crumbling, democracy is besieged and the world is run by morons with funny hair. You have to laugh. And that’s exactly what The Wharf Revue delivers. The indefatigable team is back once more to dig through the year’s political dirt and unearth comedy gold.
From the movers to the shakers, from the winners to the losers, the stage will be filled with uncanny impressions of the year’s most memorable characters and the moments they’d prefer to forget.
Stalwart performer Drew Forsythe returns with special triple-threat guests including the hilarious Simon Burke. The choreography is tight, the wigs are loose, the punchlines are loaded. Everything is ready for a big night of laughter and mayhem.
Happening 12-23 November at Canberra Theatre Centre.
See canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/the-wharf-revue-2019 for tickets and more information.
Midori & Mozart
Midori Seiler is equally comfortable playing baroque violin concerti with orchestras such as Budapest Festival Orchestra or Tafelmusik, Toronto, as she is performing classical or romantic violin concerti with orchestras such as Anima Eterna, Concerto Köln or Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin.
Long-term concertmaster of Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and Anima Eterna Brugge, she makes her Australian debut with the AHE as guest director and soloist in this dazzling season finale of Mozart and Haydn symphonies and concerti.
The program opens with Mozart’s bright and joyous Symphony No. 33. This is followed by his brilliant but lesser-known Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major showcasing Midori’s outstanding virtuosity and her poise in the beautiful slow movement.
In thesecond half of the program, Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 in D minor will provide plenty of Sturm and Drang. His virtuosic spirit shines through as we finish the year performing the Violin Concerto in C major.
Cost: $35 – $60
Happening 21 November from 7–9 pm at Albert Hall, Yarralumla.
See australianhaydn.com.au/events/midori-and-mozart for more information.
The Vinyl Lounge at NFSA
Bring along your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables.The ultimate listening party for vinyl aficionados.
The Vinyl Lounge is on the first Friday of every month.
Happening until Friday 6 December from 5:30 pm – 7 pm at the National Film and Sound Archive.
More local music
Check out BMA and CBR DIY for more local gigs!
FESTIVALS
Credit: 5foot Photography.
DESIGN Canberra Festival 2019
Design is in Canberra’s DNA and the annual DESIGN Canberra Festival is a celebration of all things design.
From the time of Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, to iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, through to contemporary and sustainable design developments today, Canberra has been—and will always be—a living design laboratory.
From 4-24 November, DESIGN Canberra will experiment with new ideas and expand the most successful programs into new directions in the 2019 festival.
Over 150 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios and open homes will once again transform the nation’s capital into a new platform for the best in design.
The festival, now in its 6th year, is for all interests and ages and most events are free.
Last year, the festival attracted a record 112,844 people.
Happening 4-24 November across various locations.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au for more information.
Scullin Twilight Celebration
Rock Scullin like it did in the 80s at this outdoor, family-friendly community event. The energetic folks from the Scullin Community Group are holding a twilight celebration and all are welcome.
There’ll be: Tunes from 80s cover band Flux Capacitor (and a guest visit from Canberra’s own Delorean car – great selfie opp.) For something just as physical as dancing to 80s hits, register for the 80s themed barre class in the shops’ beautiful new yoga studio, Change Yoga and Wellness (runs 4pm).
Late night trade at the gorgeous, community-run Scullin Traders (perfect for Xmas shopping) and Another Chance op shop – Canberra’s hidden gem. Beer and wine for sale at the outdoor bar, buy a drink and relax in the beanbag-filled chill out area. Dine on pizza or Chinese from the local retailers, and revel at the changes that have already happened here in just 12 months.
Free entry.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 4–8.30 pm at Scullin Shops, Scullin.
See myscullin.com for more information.
JWLand Open Day
On Saturday 23 November 2019, JWLand will be celebrating the launch of its new Display Gallery located at 59 Currong Street North, Braddon.
The new JWLand Display Gallery is home to current, completed and upcoming developments and the team are excited to share this major milestone with the public.
The ACT-based property developer has invited the community to view its styled apartments while enjoying a coffee and sausage sizzle. Canberra radio personalities Kristin and Nige from MIX 106.3 will be broadcasting live on the day along with live music performed by talented local artist Vendulka.
JWLand is a proud supporter of Soldier On Australia, all donations received on the day will help support former men and women who have been wounded in the service of their country.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 10 am—1 pm at the JWLand Display Gallery, 59 Currong Street North, Braddon.
See Facebook for more information.
SpringOUT Pride Festival 2019
SpringOUT is Canberra’s only pride festival. Held in November each year, it is a month-long pride festival that celebrates Australia’s most LGBTIQ-friendly city and its LGBTIQ community in all its fabulous diversity.
From masquerade balls to trivia nights, a rainbow pet parade, community picnic and more, you can find a full list of events here.
Read more about SpringOUT 2019 here.
Happening 2–24 November across various locations.
See springout.com.au/festival for more information.
SPORT + FITNESS
YOGA BY THE LAKE
Yoga by the Lake returns for the 2019/2020 season!
The class is on every week at 6 pm Thursday Nights. This class is perfect for everyone’s different levels with lots of options provided for different postures.
BYO mat if you can as I have limited spares, but towels/blankets also do the job.
Dogs and kids are most definitely welcome.
Cost: Free
Happening Thursdays from 6 pm – 7 pm at Bowen Park.
See Facebook for more information.
PatchPets Pups & Pilates Canberra
Fetch your doggo and join PatchPets, the social dog app, for a FREE Pups & Pilates class on Thursday 21 November at Yarralumla Gallery and Oaks Brasserie.
The Pups & Pilates class is a 45-minute workout that is specifically developed to boost endorphins and get tails wagging! There are only 30 spots available, so you better bark quickly to secure your spot!
PatchPets is the social app for dogs and is stretching out Australia-wide to deliver like-minded dog parents a centralised hub to connect, exchange information and locate dog products and services no matter where they are.
What to bring: Pilates mat and equipment supplied – just bring along your furry friend and wear comfortable exercise gear
Cost: Free. Includes free PatchPets goodie bag + puppy and dog parent treats.
Happening Thursday 21 November from 10–10.45 am at Yarralumla Gallery and Oaks Brasserie, Cottage 1 Weston Park Rd, Yarralumla
See Facebook for more information.
UC CAPITALS V PERTH LYNX
Join the reigning WNBL champions, the University of Canberra Capitals, for Round 6 of the 2019-20 season as they play the Perth Lynx.
With an epic roster including WNBL MVP Kelsey Griffin, WNBA All-Star 5 member Kia Nurse and lightning fast Olivia Epoupa, this will no doubt be an explosive game.
Happening Sunday 24 November from 5–7 pm at National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City.
See wnbl.basketball/uc-capitals for more information.
STROMLO RUNNING FESTIVAL
The Stromlo Running Festival (SRF) is an annual event held at Stromlo Forest Park, one of Australia’s best and most sought after dedicated off road running and cycling venues.
Co-founded by Australia’s marathon great Robert De Castella in 2009, SRF has attracted participants from near and far to compete in the 10, 30, and 50km courses, including a fun entry level 2.5km grass cross-country track for kids.
The event celebrates the strength, resilience, and courage of our community in the years that followed Canberra’s devastating 2003 bushfires. It provides an opportunity for runners of all abilities to ‘get off the road’ and challenge themselves on wide open trails that take in sweeping views of Canberra, Black Mountain Tower, the National Arboretum, and the Brindabella ranges.
Happening Sunday 24 November from 6am–4pm at Stromlo Forest Park, Opperman Avenue, Stromlo.
See stromlo.com.au for more information.
CANBERRA UNITED VS MELBOURNE CITY
Westfield W-League returns to Canberra this Summer as Canberra United continue their 2019/20 season, against three-time Champions Melbourne City.
Come along for a fun day of football as our local girls in green take on teams from across the country.
Bring everyone along to this family-friendly event, with tickets from as little as $9 and kids under 12 free.
The team will be looking for a strong start to the season with a blockbuster match against last year’s grand finalists Perth Glory. Head to Fortress McKellar for a day with fun games, food and drink, and the best football Canberra has to offer.
Happening Sunday 24 November from 4–6 pm at McKellar Park, Walkley Place, McKellar.
DESIGN Canberra’s Lululemon Morning Yoga Sessions
DESIGN Canberra knows that yoga rejuvenates our bodies and calms our minds, and one of the ways we practice giving without expectation is by sharing our love for yoga.
Presented with Lululemon, free yoga sessions will run every Thursday morning throughout the DESIGN Canberra festival. You are invited to meet us bright and early at Civic Square for this refreshing Wellness event.
If you have a mat please bring it along, however, there will be some spare mats for those who need one. These sessions are designed to be enjoyed by the general public and is appropriate for beginners through to advanced skill levels.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Happening 21 November at the DESIGN Canberra Festival Hub, Civic Square, City.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/highlight/wellness for more information
NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA NORTH CANBERRA
What is it?
Turn off the lights, press PLAY on the music machine, and dance! There’s no teacher, no steps, no instruction and no lights. Feel what it’s like to dance free from judgement. Drug-and-alcohol free. All ages. All abilities.
What kind of music?
Anything danceable from the last 70 years or so: rock, Motown, soul, pop, funk, dance, house, SKA, world, R&B etc.
How dark is it?
Light enough to see that there are other people dancing but not their features or moves clearly. There’s no danger of banging into people or tripping over. It’s not creepy or sleazy. It’s about dancing for yourself. No sleazy drunk people. I
t’s a safe environment and a great alternative to the late-night zone of nightclubs. It’s drug-and-alcohol free.
Happening every Friday from 7:30 pm at Canberra Dance Theatre.
See the Facebook Page for more information.
Freestyle Fridays at Vertikal
Join Vertikal every Friday for indoor ski lessons with indoor snow machines and music. Enjoy discounted sessions from $40 or kick back with a Jindabyne Brewing beers on tap or Canberra Distilling Co & Underground Spirits.
Every Friday at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Unit 2, Building 3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick. Find out more at vertikalsnowsports.com.
WORKSHOPS, TOURS AND TALKS
Credit: 5foot Photography.
DESIGN Canberra Festival 2019
Design is in Canberra’s DNA and the annual DESIGN Canberra Festival is a celebration of all things design.
From the time of Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, to iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, through to contemporary and sustainable design developments today, Canberra has been—and will always be—a living design laboratory.
From 4-24 November, DESIGN Canberra will experiment with new ideas and expand the most successful programs into new directions in the 2019 festival.
Over 150 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios and open homes will once again transform the nation’s capital into a new platform for the best in design.
The festival, now in its 6th year, is for all interests and ages and most events are free.
Last year, the festival attracted a record 112,844 people.
Happening 4-24 November across various locations.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au for more information.
Cosmic Decay: Debris Book Launch
The battle for the Earth is over, but the war has just begun.
The long-awaited sequel to Cosmic Decay: Contamination—Cosmic Decay: Debris—has finally landed, as the remaining survivors of the war against invading Visitors from another world and Mindless humans with cannibalistic hunger move in search of a new home.
Taken in by a new group of survivors with a connection to their past, their newfound knowledge is put to the test as the rest of the fleet of Visitors arrive looking to finish what the initial settlers started.
Now faced with vastly greater numbers and personalised vendettas, the survivors—led by couple Victoria and Max Stone—race to defend their planet from the Visitors and secure their home from the Mindless.
And when a mysterious and dangerous connection between the Visitors and Victoria’s unborn child comes to light, the group must question if hope is still worth fighting for in a world that seems to be empty of it.
With limited edition bundles for sale, you can purchase:
- Cosmic Decay Contamination – Limited Edition for $9.99
- Cosmic Decay: Debris for $19.99
- Both copies for sale at $25.99, saving $5.99!
All copies will be signed by the author on the day.
Light catering will be provided, and drinks are to be purchased at the bar.
Happening Saturday 23 November from 6.30 pm at Bolt Bar, 68 Bandgalong Crescent, Aranda.
See Facebook for more information.
Protest and Action: How Australians have made themselves heard over time
Australians have long campaigned for what they believe in, from the 1808 Rum Rebellion to the Eureka Stockade in 1854, the suffragettes in the 1890s, the conscription debates of the First World War, the 1967 Indigenous referendum, and the Franklin Dam protests.
Join Bob Brown, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens party; Patricia Turner AM, CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; Verity Burgmann, Adjunct Professor of Politics at Monash University and ABC RN Big Ideas presenter Paul Barclay as they discuss Australia’s rebellious past and consider the future of popular protest.
This panel discussion is part of the Defining Moments in Australian History project and has been developed in collaboration with ABC Radio National.
Cost: $15 adult, $10 concession, $7.50 Museum Friends.
Happening Tuesday 19 November from 6-7.30 pm at the National Museum of AustraliaSee nma.gov.au/protest for more information.
Cowork Coplay: Coworking with Childcare
Get time and headspace to work on your business, professional or study projects while your young children have a ball of a time next door.
Cowork Coplay sessions run for three hours and include networking, WIFI and morning tea.
Bring your laptops, notebooks, ideas or whatever you want to work on for this productive but enjoyable time. Children will be cared for by qualified educators with access to an indoor playspace and outdoor playground.
A previous attendee has said: “Cowork Coplay has been a fantastic experience for me; it has been amazing to have a few hours of uninterrupted time to concentrate on a task when I’m not totally exhausted in the evening after my 11 month old has gone to bed. I’ve also met a group of creative, passionate women who are juggling raising small children with running their own businesses – something I didn’t have the confidence to do myself, but I am now inspired to consider more seriously. I love knowing that my baby girl is being well looked after close by and having fun in a beautiful, stimulating environment.”
Cost: $65 for members, $80 for non-members. Note that parents using the babysitting service will need to provide food, a hat and nappies (Centre is nut free). Parents are welcome to breastfeed or visit children at any time.
Happening Monday 18 November, 25 November and 2 December from 9.30 am–12.30 pm at Duntroon Community Centre, 1-30 Gymkhana Road, Campbell.
See Facebook or TryBooking for more information.
DESIGN Canberra: Architecture Bus Tours
All architecture and design enthusiasts are invited to join DESIGN Canberra’s unique architecture tours!
There are a variety of tours on offer, including:
Happening 23 November at various times and locations.
See the website for more information or click the tours above for more details.
Free Big Science Fun Shows!
Join the team from Fizzics Education at Marketplace Gungahlin as they explore the curious side of science with fun FREE science shows and hands-on activities!
Get set to see science on stage with flying toilet paper, vortex fog rings, liquid nitrogen experiments and much more!
To get your exclusive event invite sign up to our Marketplace Kid’s Club here.
Cost: Free to Marketplace Kids Club Members – sign up here.
Happening Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 10 am and 1 pm (shows run for 45 minutes) outside Big W at Marketplace Gungahlin.
See marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on/free-big-science-fun-shows for more information.
Art for lunch
Drop into 30-minute weekly talks or creative activities interpreting works of art in the NGA’s collection.
Check our website for further details. This event is free but bookings are essential.
Happening until Thursday 28 November, every Thursday from 12:45-1:15 pm at the National Gallery of Australia.
See nga.gov.au for more information.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA
Visiting the National Library of Australia? Take a tour and see a side of the Library most visitors never experience. Whether this is your first visit or the next of many, you can learn more about the Library and its exhibitions by joining a free guided tour. Tours are offered by trained Volunteer Guides who have a passion for sharing their knowledge of the Library and its collections. Your Guide will welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the National Library, its collections and the stories of Australia.
Treasures Gallery – Daily at 11.30 am. Take a tour and come face-to-face with some of the Library’s greatest treasures and Australia’s greatest stories.
Behind The Scenes – Thursdays at 2 pm. Take a tour to visit enormous stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Library’s collection that have been acquired over more than a century of collecting.
Discover your National Library – Saturdays at 2 pm. Join a Library guide for a journey around the building and discover the stories in the Reading ooms and public spaces.
For more detailed information visit the website.
FRIDAY WITH A FRIEND
An engaging tour of the NGA collection for people with dementia and their carers. This event is free however it is recommended that participants register interest.
Happening 10.30 am – 11.30 am every Friday at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
‘YERIBEE’: INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE.
Hear the stories of our Indigenous parliamentarians and staff, explore the site history of Parliament House, gain insights into how Australia’s First Peoples are participating in the nation’s democratic processes, and enjoy significant artworks from the Parliament House Art Collection by celebrated Indigenous artists.
The tour will look at the Great Hall Tapestry, The Great Hall Embroidery, The Barunga Statement, The Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples, The Yirrkala Bark Petitions, recent portraiture commissions, and significant pieces from Indigenous artists from the Parliament House Art Collection.
‘Yeribee’ is the Ngunnawal word for ‘Walk’. The United Ngunnawal Council of Elders have kindly allowed us to use the word as the name of our tour.
We recommend to arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour for screening and check-in. All tours run subject to the operational needs of the Parliament.
Happening until 29 December at Australian Parliament House.
See aph.gov.au for more information.
Happy and Glorious
The Queen’s Visit in 1954. The phrase conjures up memories of a young Queen in summer dresses and ball gowns, crowds of Australians excitedly waving flags and charming tableaus spelling out heartfelt messages.
Old Parliament House was central to the royal tour while the Queen was in Canberra. The Queen alighted from the Daimler and walked up the front steps in her coronation gown to rousing cheers. She was escorted through King’s Hall by a very proud Prime Minister Menzies to attend the State Banquet. In her most formal duty, the Queen opened the 20th Parliament in the Senate Chamber. A room in the President of the Senate’s suite was redecorated and furnished for her private use while she was in the house.
Relive the memories of her visit at the Happy and Glorious exhibition. Enter the very room the Queen used while she was at Old Parliament House.
On until Thursday 16 January 2020 daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy.
See moadoph.gov.au for more information.
MARKETS & FAIRS
Undercurrent Design Market 2019
Celebrating 10 years of curating Australian designers, Undercurrent Design Market showcases an array of contemporary, leading-edge Australian-made design treats.
Just in time for Christmas, peruse delightful gifts and objects made from a wide range of materials, including ceramics, jewellery textiles and glass from over 65 artists.
Avoid the Christmas rush and shop directly with the designers to buy something unique.
Dates:
- Friday 22 November: 5–8 pm
- Saturday 23 November: 10 am–5 pm
- Sunday 24 November: 10 am–5 pm
Happening Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November at the National Portrait Gallery, Parkes.
See Facebook for more information.
CBRmade Etsy Made Local handmade community market
At CBRmade’s Etsy Made Local handmade community market you’ll find plenty of stallholders from Canberra and surrounding regions selling high-quality handmade items and delicious food and beverages.
If you come to Etsy Made Local you’ll see plenty of gorgeous handmade products on offer; be supporting your local small businesses and economy; find a variety of delicious food and beverages all made locally; get your Christmas shopping out of the way nice and early; help us raise money and donations for two great Aussie charities; hear amazing live music; be a bloody legend.
Gold coin donations will be accepted at the door on behalf of Kiss Goodbye to MS, and there will be a collection point for donations to Share the Dignity’s It’s in the Bag campaign to support Australia’s homeless women and children.
Cost: Free
Happening Saturday 23 November from 9 am–4 pm at Budawang Pavilion, EPIC.
See Facebook for more information.
THE PRECINCT MARKETS
Take your Fridays to the next level at Kambri at ANU, with the exciting launch of the weekly Precinct Markets.
From Friday, 20 September you can come down to the Kambri Cultural Centre and meet artisanal makers at over 60 stalls. There’s everything you could want, all in the one place – freshly baked bread, organic produce, handmade smallgoods, farm fresh cheeses, vintage clothing and accessories, handmade vegan skincare, flowers, hot food and more!
Market-goers will enjoy a lively festival atmosphere each Friday with live entertainment and a perfectly curated mix of friendly vendors. Browse, taste and go home with the best!
Happening every Friday from 20 September – 22 November at Kambri, ANU.
See kambri.anu.edu.au for more information.
OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS
Lovers of fine handcrafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday.
In a fabulous old industrial building you will experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”.
Happening every Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm at the Former Kingston Transport Depot, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.
See the website for more information.
NORTHSIDE FAMILY MARKETS
Northside Farmers Markets brings you the best quality fresh produce from the region. Select from leafy vegetables, free range pork, pastured eggs, luscious peaches and juicy apples.
Grab a sit and enjoy the amazing aroma and refreshing taste of our freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy with some pastry or bakery product. Do all your weekly grocery shopping while enjoying the spacious and sunny atmosphere. Brings friends and family and friends, share a cuppa and stories from your week.
Happening every Saturday from 9.30 am – 4.30 pm at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham.
See the website for more information.
SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKETS
Get along to the Southside Farmers Markets every Sunday morning and pick up the finest fruit and vegetables and produce our region has to offer. There are over 50 stalls made up of farmers and producers who sell their food direct from their farm or kitchen. Many farmers are out picking their produce the night before the market and you can certainly taste the difference.
Talk to the farmer direct and find out where your food is being grown, how they grow it, and even how they best like to cook it. Not only do they provide us with fresh food every week but they are a wealth of information on the food that nourishes week in week out.
What’s in season this week? Annual herbs, beans, peas, beetroot, capsicums, carrots, chillies, corn, cucumber, daikon, eggplant, garlic, onion, radishes, rhubarb, squash, zucchini, melons, stonefruit, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes and more!
Every Sunday from 8.30am to 11 am at Canberra College, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip. Entry is free, visit the website for more informatio
MARKET GARDEN PRODUCE STALL
Selling fresh, clean, chemical-free vegetables, preserves and baked goods in the Courtyard of 56 Wallace Street, Braidwood every Saturday morning from 8.30 am until 12.00 or sold out. Wynlen House is a small urban micro-farm specialising in offering a broad range of seasonal vegetables all year round.
They also run workshops to show people how to grow vegetables, garlic, and raise small farm animals on a large suburban block and offer slow food events to showcase the benefit and deliciousness of produce grown locally, without chemical inputs and picked fresh.
On every Saturday from 8.30 am – 12 pm, at The Courtyard, Braidwood. For more information visit the website
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
ACTW Wildlife Trivia Night @ Fenway
As the sun starts to set and the night critters start to come out Fenway Public House will be taken over by a wild crowd..
Join the volunteers of ACT Wildlife for a trivia night with a difference. Come along and show off your knowledge of native animals (cute photos and heartwarming stories provided), enjoy some of the best pub food in Canberra, and maybe even win some prizes—all while supporting some of the ACT’s cutest residents.
ACT Wildlife is Canberra’s only dedicated wildlife rescue service, we are 100% volunteer-run and operated and rely on public donations from people like you to care for that orphaned baby wombat, a bird with a broken wing, bat stuck in netting—and the 10,000+ others.
This event has been made possible thanks to superstar sponsors at Fenway Public House and Apis Group.
Tickets are $25 per person and include a free drink and raffle ticket on arrival. Group bookings and corporate tables are also available (please contact Sarah James at sarah.james@apisgroup.com.au for more information).
Happening Thursday 21 November from 6.30–8.30 pm at Fenway Public House, Bradley Street, Phillip.
See Eventbrite for more information.
OUTDOORS
Credit: 5foot Photography.
DESIGN Canberra: The Pop Inn sessions
But first, wine… All over the world, few things bring people together like good wine, good food and good company. That’s what The Pop Inn believes.
The Pop Inn wants to share with you their favourite wines—specially sourced and selected to give you an exciting and unique wine experience. Their food, like their wine, represents a passion to bring you inspired plates made for sharing (or not!).
Across the duration of DESIGN Canberra festival, The Pop Inn will be—well, popping up—at a variety of locations across Canberra.
Click here for dates, times and locations!
The Pop Inn locations make use of the under-utilised gems and hidden secrets of Canberra – a true pop-up where you can enjoy wine in unexpected parts of the city.
Bring your friends or make some new ones at The Pop Inn.
Happening 7–24 November at various locations across Canberra.
See designcanberrafestival.com.au/highlight/pop-inn-wine-bar for more information.
Yoga in the Pines
The spring weather is a perfect time to try something new. Yoga HQ is running yoga in the Kaleen Pine Forest from October to March.
This practice combines fresh air, sunshine and vinyasa flow yoga in a beautiful natural space. Kids welcome to play on the nearby equipment while carers can chill out with a gentle stretch under the trees.
Happening Saturdays from 9.15 am at Bokhara Circuit Playground, Kaleen Pine Forest, Kaleen.
See yogahq.net for more information.
KIDS
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World™ © 2019. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION – JOURNEY FROM SKETCH TO SCREEN
From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes and extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.
DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Journey from Sketch to Screen brings together rare concept drawings, models and original artworks, interviews and interactive displays from DreamWorks’ much-loved animated classics.
Take a thrilling journey, from original sketches of grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to amazing stories and fantasy worlds brought to you by DreamWorks’ award-winning artists.
An ACMI touring exhibition developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved
Happening 12 September 2019 – 2 February 2020 at National Museum of Australia.
See nma.gov.au or more information.
DRESSUP: CHANGE THE WORLD
Discover the incredible journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring people, taking the time to walk in their shoes in DressUP: Change the World.
Connect with the lives of historical and contemporary figures, including Frida Kahlo, Adam Goodes, Beyoncé, and many others, by dressing up in their most iconic outfits.
Immerse yourself in their stories of triumph as they go from ordinary people to visionary leaders who have made a difference in the world. Listen to their stories and learn about the challenges they overcame to leave their mark.
Visitors can also tell their own story in the new Zine Lounge. Whether you prefer writing or sketching, the Zine Lounge lets you carve out a space for your voice to be heard.
This engaging exhibition space provides a bold and quirky environment that will inspire young people and asks them “How will you change the world?”
On until 31 December 2019 at the Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House.
See the website for more information.
LITTLE GRIFFINS
The National Capital Authority’s popular and entertaining Little Griffins program for children four years and under and their parents and carers is back for 2019.
The free, fun and interactive session will include building with DUPLO, songs, stories, and games. No bookings required – just come along!
Happening the last Friday of every month (unless that Friday falls on a school holiday) from 10—11 am at the National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point.
Visit nca.gov.au for more information.
PLAYUP
After an exciting transformation, the imaginative family space in the Museum of Australian Democracy has all-new hands-on activities to educate, excite and challenge young minds.
This creative exhibition space celebrates the role of children in our community and provides a welcoming environment for families to engage in the rights and responsibilities of children through imagination, discovery, role-play and fun.
Happening every day from 9 am – 5 pm at the Museum of Australian Democracy, King George Terrace, Parkes. Entry costs vary.
Visit the website for more details.
LEAP INTO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Your local library is a treasure trove…not only are there free books and resources, there are regular amazing events! Giggle & Wiggle with your little ones (up to two years) and help them learn through language play using interactive rhymes, songs, games and stories.
Looking to improve your English and make new friends, then head along to your local library for one of the informal English conversation groups. For more events and info check them out here.
EXHIBITIONS
Vogue Cover Image April 2018 Fernanda Ly, Akiima Ajak, Charlee Fraser ,Andreja Pelic photographed by Patrick Demarchelier Courtesy VOGUE Australia and Patrick Demarchelier.
WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia: FINAL WEEK
WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia showcases 60 years of the Vogue Australia archive together with a special tribute to some remarkable Australian women who have featured in the pages of Vogue, and includes iconic portraits of Kylie Minogue and Elle Macpherson, among others.
Rare examples of archived magazines will be on show, from the early decades of publication through to bold photographs of women of the 21st century.
Cost: Tickets are now on sale ($12 adults, $10 concession, under 18 years free). Her Canberra readers receive a special discounted price $10
Happening until 24 November at National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.
See portrait.gov.au for more information.
Game Masters: The Exhibition
With the opening of Game Masters: The Exhibition, the NFSA turns into Australia’s biggest video game arcade with the world’s greatest designers, characters and 80 playable games.
Game Masters is an interactive journey through five decades of video game history, offering both a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the world’s most popular characters and franchises and a chance to play them.
Featuring interviews, never-before-seen concept artwork, an amazing display of vintage consoles and collectable items, and 80 playable games, visitors won’t want to leave!
Created and curated by ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Game Masters first opened in Melbourne in 2012. It has since toured to nine museums worldwide including venues in the USA, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland and Sweden. Much loved by audiences around the globe, the exhibition has been updated to include the latest gaming blockbusters as well as Australian creations.
Game Masters is divided into three sections: Arcade Heroes, Game Changers and Indies. It features unique experiences such as a spectacular multiplayer dance stage for Dance Central 3(2012), hands-on experiential music booths and a selection of original classic arcade machines from the 1970s and ‘80s acquired especially for the exhibition, all playable in their original form. See the full list of 80 playable games and their Australian classifications.
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Open daily 10 am–4 pm until Monday 9 March 2020 at the National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton.
See the nfsa.gov.au for tickets and more information.
Old Graham: Collecting in the bush
After buying and restoring ‘Old Graham’ House at Hovells Creek, John and Liz Baker began to collect all sorts of colonial and Australiana items to fill it.
From lost buttons and farm machinery to pokerwork and oil lamps, they found that collecting crept up on them.
Showing until 30 November at Canberra Museum and Gallery.
More information at cmag.com.au.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION – JOURNEY FROM SKETCH TO SCREEN
From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes and extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.
DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Journey from Sketch to Screen brings together rare concept drawings, models and original artworks, interviews and interactive displays from DreamWorks’ much-loved animated classics.
Take a thrilling journey, from original sketches of grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to amazing stories and fantasy worlds brought to you by DreamWorks’ award-winning artists.
An ACMI touring exhibition developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved
Happening until 2 February 2020 at National Museum of Australia.
See nma.gov.au or more information.
A PALETTE OF PIONEER PLACES
An exhibition of renowned Canberra artist Isla Patterson’s water colours.
Isla has painted eight heritage buildings of local significance in Hall. Villages such as Hall were gazetted in 1882 and surrounding land was identified for market gardens, commercial options and residential blocks.
The exhibition features eight early district properties, supplemented by accounts of the heritage of each building.
Come and discover their origins.
Happening until 12 January at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre.
See museum.hall.act.au for more information.
ALFRED DEAKIN: CREATING A NATION EXHIBITION
This exhibition celebrates the life and achievements of Alfred Deakin, the first Attorney General and the second Prime Minister of Australia, and one of the founding fathers of Australian nationhood. It features significant documents and objects that explore Deakin’s life and his pivotal role in establishing the Commonwealth of Australia and in the drafting of a national constitution.
Happening until 1 February 2020 at Parliament House.
See aph.gov.au for more information.
NAPIER WALLER ART PRIZE
The Memorial’s Napier Waller Art Prize aims to promote artistic excellence, the healing potential of art, and raise a broader awareness of the military experience and the impact of service on the individual.
Happening until 1 December at Australian War Memorial.
See awm.gov.au for more information.
STORY TIME: AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA
Seven Little Australians, The Magic Pudding, The Rainbow Serpent, Where Is the Green Sheep? and The Deltora Quest are much-loved children’s books that have been read and shared over decades.
Story Time, a free exhibition of Australian children’s literature from the colonial period through to the present day, will appeal to anyone who has experienced the magic of these stories.
Presented in association with the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature, the exhibition will feature books, manuscripts, illustrations and ephemera from the Library’s extensive collections alongside significant loans.
This exhibition will reacquaint attendees with old friends and introduce them to new ones. Go on a nostalgic tour through childhood, looking at the works of great Australian authors and illustrators including Bronwyn Bancroft, Mem Fox, May Gibbs, Bob Graham, Emily Rodda, Ivan Southall, Shaun Tan and Ethel Turner.
A must-see exhibition, Story Time explores the rich history of Australian children’s literature and goes on a journey across time and place—real and imagined.
Happening until 9 February 2020 at National Library of Australia.
See nla.gov.au for more information.
THE LOOK
Featuring striking photographic portraits of contemporary figures from the National Portrait Gallery collection, The Look is an aesthetic treat with a lashing of je ne sais quoi.
Happening until 19 February 2020 at National Portrait Gallery.
See portrait.gov.au for more information.
PRIMED: SOME PRIME MINISTERS
Only seventeen of Australia’s thirty prime ministers to date are represented in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Their portraits have been acquired in random order, mostly according to unexpected opportunity. This is the first time in the Gallery’s 20-year history that the esteemed prime ministers’ portraits have been shown as a group. The contrasting sizes, moods and mediums of these portraits, and the different ways they have become available, reflect the exhilarating variety across the collection as a whole.
Happening until 9 March 2020 at National Portrait Gallery.
See portrait.gov.au for more information.
DEMOCRACY. ARE YOU IN?
Democracy is a living system and it work best when there is a healthy balance between trust and distrust – but that balance is tipping. Distrust is on the rise, and confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades.
Told through powerful stories of democracy in action, this exhibition will provoke thought and motivate visitors to recognise the power of their voice.
This contemporary exhibition uses a range of photographs, objects and audio visual elements in unique and engaging ways and aims to both empower and inspire visitors to recognise that our freedoms and our way of life are built on the foundation of democracy. Visitors are encouraged to come to their own conclusions about where Australia’s democracy sits on a global scale.
“Our democracy needs us. Are you in?”
Happening until 30 June 2020 at Museum of Australian Democracy.
See moadoph.gov.au for more information
A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES – AN EXHIBITION
A Tale of Two Villages tells the story of the Hall-Ginninderra district from Aboriginal times, through the early pioneer farming settlement at Palmerville and then Ginninderra, to the establishment of the village of Hall from 1881.
Happening until 23 January 2020 at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre.
See museum.hall.act.au for more information.
‘GLOW’
Patricia Parker is showing new and recent work in kiln-formed glass at the Studio Gallery from 6 – 24 November to complement the Design Canberra Festival.
The focus of the exhibition will be interior lighting that reflects the natural world.
Happening 6 – 24 November at The Studio Gallery.
DRESS CODE: EMPIRE
An old coat rescued. Sir Edmund Barton revealed. In this exhibition you will discover an intriguing tale of power, prestige and Australia’s changing ties to Britain.
The exhibition features Barton’s coatee, an exciting digital interactive, videos and school activities.
Happening until 31 March 2020 at Museum of Australian Democracy.
See moadoph.gov.au for more information.
HALL WW1 COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION
“When Hall Answered the Call” – Visit the small community of Hall’s School Museum and see their moving exhibition to commemorate the district’s contribution to World War 1 as part of the ANZAC Centenary.
The exhibition features photos, medals, letters, and other memorabilia that tell the story of the boys and men from the district who went off to fight in WW1. Learn about the support provided by their families, the local community and Welcome Home celebrations.
Happening until 9 February 2020 at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre.
See museum.hall.act.au for more information.
LIFE THROUGH THE LENS – PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY AT THE NFSA
This photographic display highlights just a few of the 3,000 Commonwealth documentaries and educational short films in the Film Australia Collection, which recorded life as it was lived in Australia during the 20th century.
The NFSA is the proud custodian of the Film Australia Collection, preserving and providing access to the nation’s documentary record – our collective memory. The works in this photographic display are still frames taken during the production of the films.
Happening until 31 December 2019 at National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
See nfsa.gov.au for more information.
NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM PUBLIC TOURS
The National Dinosaur Museum offers free public tours (with the general admission entry price) every weekend and school holiday period (NSW/ACT). Join one of their expert staff to experience a journey through time.
Take a camera, some friends, those burning dinosaur questions and join the knowledgeable staff for a fun and educational tour suitable for all ages.
Public tours occur during weekends at 11, 12, 2 and 3pm. During school holidays they occur at 11, 2 and 3pm with an activity at 12.
Tours are free with general admission tickets to the museum.
Happening until 14 May 2023 at National Dinosaur Museum.
See nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au for more information.
RE-DISCOVERING GINNINDERRA
For half a century during the 1860’s, Ginninderra flourished and in it’s prime boasted a church, two schools, store, Police Station, post and telegraph office, school of arts, nursery, farmers union hall, annual show, sports team and hotel. By 1915 Ginninderra was finished. Find this out and more by visiting the Re-Discovering Ginninderra exhibition.
Happening until 9 February 2020 at Former Hall Primary School.
See museum.hall.act.au for more information.
SELECTED SPACES. SETTLING THE GINNINDERRA DISTRICT
In the 1860’s and 1870’s – long before the suburbs came, “selectors” chose blocks of land to build a home and a farm, and gradually, a community . Early maps and plans will help show how six pioneering families made Ginninderra home – before it was all taken from them. The stories of these settler families are well illustrated with photographs, maps and plans.
Happening until 29 March 2020 at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre.
See museum.hall.act.au for more information.
ART EXHIBITION ‘CONNECTIONS: WILDLIFE OF TIDBINBILLA’
‘Connections: Wildlife of Tidbinbilla’ is an exhibition of paintings of the unique and vulnerable species who call Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve home, by Canberran artist Emily Birks.
In a world with rapidly escalating environmental issues, artist Emily Birks is inspired by the work Australian ecologists are doing to preserve our native species. She creates highly detailed ink on paper portraits showing the beauty and character of each animal subject, while also telling the story of their importance to the environment.
Happening until 5 December 9 am – 5 pm at Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre.
See tidbinbilla.act.gov.au for more information.
SPRING PHOTOACCESS EXHIBITONS
Explore the best of contemporary photography and photo-media arts through a changing series of exhibitions featuring artists from the ACT and beyond, creative conversations and talks and hands-on workshops.
Visit the website for more information and to view the details of current exhibitions.
Happening until 30 November 10 am – 4 pm at PhotoAccess.
See photoaccess.org.au for more information.
LICHTENSTEIN TO WARHOL: THE KENNETH TYLER COLLECTION AT THE NGA
Following World War II, master printer Kenneth Tyler was at the forefront of printmaking innovation in America, orchestrating the move from printmaking as a minor artform to a leading visual practice. Through his workshops, Tyler empowered major post-war artists—Josef and Anni Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, Donald Sultan and Andy Warhol—to create print works on a grand scale, using ground-breaking techniques. Free.
Happening until 1 February 2020 at National Gallery of Australia.
See nga.gov.au for more information.
ABORIGINAL ART EXHIBITION AT 73 NORTHBOURNE
Small collection of six aboriginal artworks, located in the ground floor lobby of 73 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra. Exhibit curated and supplied by Heidi Castro of Art Index, and includes pieces designed by prominent artists including
Minnie Pwerle
Judy Watson Napangardi
Lilly Kelly Napangardi
Gloria Petyarre
This exhibition will rotate every 6-12 months.
Happening now until December from 9 am until 5 pm at 73 Northbourne.
See 73northbourne.com for more information.
onetoeight: Australia’s first prime ministers
Visually arresting, humorous and thoughtful, Canberra-based artist Alison Alder reinterprets and reinvigorates portraits of the first eight prime ministers in onetoeight, a contemporary art exhibition. Developed from Alder’s fellowship with the Australian Prime Ministers Centre and motivated by the early period of our nation’s democracy, onetoeight brings these important historical figures a little bit closer to us.
Inspired by a picture of Stanley Bruce’s cabinet where they were all wearing a lapel badge, Alder presents each prime minister wearing at least one badge to reference a key aspect of their time in office. Neither explicitly positive or negative, we are left to form our own opinion.
Through the portraits, intense patterned wallpaper honouring the prime minister’s wives and a Term-O-Meter animation tracking the changing political hues of individuals and governments, Alder gives us a sense of our nation’s history that is lively, dynamic and parallels the present day.
Showing at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.
A Tale of Two Villages
A Tale of Two Villages tells the story of the Hall-Ginninderra district from Aboriginal times, through the early pioneer farming settlement at Palmerville and then Ginninderra, to the establishment of the village of Hall from 1881.
Showing at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall each Thursday 9 am-12 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm.
Find out more at museum.hall.act.au.
Magna Carta—An Australian Story
Magna Carta is one of the most famous and significant documents for democracy and human rights around the world.
First written in 1215, it set down rules limiting the power of the monarchy and safeguarding basic human rights and freedoms. Over its long history it has been reinterpreted as an icon of justice and liberty. In this exhibition, created with the assistance of the British Library, explore the history and relevance of Magna Carta from an Australian perspective.
The Magna Carta: An Australian Story exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy takes you on a journey through the history of the Magna Carta. You will discover the spirit and legacy of the Magna Carta and learn the significance it plays in Australia’s democratic history.
Happening until Monday 3 February 2020 daily at Museum of Australian Democracy.
See moadoph.gov.au for more information.
DRESSUP: CHANGE THE WORLD
Discover the incredible journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring people, taking the time to walk in their shoes in DressUP: Change the World.
Connect with the lives of historical and contemporary figures, including Frida Kahlo, Adam Goodes, Beyoncé, and many others, by dressing up in their most iconic outfits.
Immerse yourself in their stories of triumph as they go from ordinary people to visionary leaders who have made a difference in the world. Listen to their stories and learn about the challenges they overcame to leave their mark.
Visitors can also tell their own story in our new Zine Lounge. Whether you prefer writing or sketching, the Zine Lounge lets you carve out a space for your voice to be heard.
This engaging exhibition space provides a bold and quirky environment that will inspire young people and asks them “How will you change the world?”
Happening until 31 December at the Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House.
See the website for more information.
BEHIND THE LINES 2018
Venture down the rabbit-hole for Behind the Lines: The Year’s Best Political Cartoons 2018, with this year’s theme Curiouser and Curiouser inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Kids of all ages can visit the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland at MoAD for dress ups, games and adventures.
Step through the Looking Glass and dress up as the colourful and curious characters of Wonderland including Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat or the Mad Hatter.
There is also a wall of crazy mirrors that will stretch or shrink you and games with a special Wonderland twist that will delight the whole family.
Older kids can go on a cartooning trail through the exhibition, following clues and learning about the art of political cartooning.
While the children are entertained in Wonderland, parents can grin, smirk and grimace at the cartoons that explore the unexpected twists and turns of politics in 2018.
For more information visit moadoph.gov.au/family.
DEMOCRACY. ARE YOU IN?
Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you.
Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?
Open daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.
PLAYUP
Discover PlayUP – The Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard, where kids can explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in a playful way. Adults can even join in the fun too!
From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its head.
See the website for more information. Free after museum admission. Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Cost: Free.
NGA TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Talks and workshops cater for a range of different age groups.
For full details visit the NGA website.
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