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Your essential guide to what’s on in Canberra this week!
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The Autumn Forage
The Forage, Canberra’s coolest street food festival is kicking off 2018 with its very popular Autumn event this April.
The team will be back at The Little National with new ideas, new vendors and more entertainment but with the same chilled out, street party vibes.
Grab your mates, family and dogs and wear your loosest pants!
Happening Saturday 7 April from 2 – 7 pm at the Little National Hotel, 17 National Circuit, Barton.
Find more information via Facebook.
Queenstameet with Courtney Act: A night of Cartier, Courtney, Cocktails & Cake
After victory in Celebrity Big Brother UK, Courtney Act is back in Oz with the crown and the jewels! Now our beloved Doyenne of Drag invites the absolutely fabulous, the insta-addicts and the diamond lovers to a place where you can have your cake and flash it too.
Enter the National Gallery of Australia after dark, enjoy a decadent dessert bar, cocktails for the carefree, a romantic playlist, a special introduction by Courtney on ‘Exotic Fantasies’ followed by a private viewing of Cartier: The Exhibition and a million photo opportunities.
If you love a champion of compassion and equality, believe in superstars for new generations that are beyond labels and desperately seeking to see the world’s most famous jewels up close, this is your night.
Happening Tuesday 3 April from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Tickets are $27 (includes exhibition entry and dessert) or $20 for NGA members (includes exhibition entry, dessert and cocktail). There will also be Archie Rose cocktails for sale.
Purchase your tickets here.
This is an 18+ event.
Canberra Airport Open Day
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the Canberra Airport Open Day!
The 2018 Open Day will be held on Sunday 8 April 2018, 9am – 3pm at Canberra Airport.
Come and climb aboard a modern plane or helicopter, or take a step back in time with a display from the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
There will be something for everyone including thrilling aerial displays from Australia’s Number 1 Aviator – Matt Hall, children’s rides, great food and entertainment for the whole family.
This is a free event for the Canberra community but tickets are essential.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We’re changing things up for 2018, including a new location, free park-and-ride shuttle bus and ticketing system. Therefore we recommend you read all of the information below, even if you’ve been to a Canberra Airport Open Day before.
Happening Sunday 8 April from 9 am – 3 pm at Canberra Airport, entry via Catalina Drive. Cost: Free but tickets are essential and limited. Book online via Eventbrite
Canberra District Wine Week 2018
With more than 40 events being hosted in Canberra and across the region, Canberra District Wine Week is unmissable.
Experience vertical wine tastings, wine dinners, grape stomping, meet the winemakers, wine trivia, a sparkling wine event, art exhibitions, an early morning photography walk, blend your own red wine, scarecrow making, cheese platters, live music in the vines and lots more.
Happening 5 to 15 April at various locations across the Canberra region. For a full list of events and booking details visit www.canberrawines.com.au.
Flying Fruit Fly Circus’ JUNK
Run away and meet the play-loving kids who live behind a junkyard in this exhilarating new family show from Australia’s world famous national youth circus.
Following sensational sell-out seasons at Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is ready to captivate you as they transform household trash into a magical landscape of thrilling circus adventure.
JUNK will take your breath away with jaw-dropping acrobatics, magical shadow puppetry and world class circus stunts from this extraordinary cast of young ‘Fruities’ aged 10–18 years old. More information and tickets here.
Happening 5-7 April at Canberra Theatre Centre.
See the website for tickets and more information.
The Wedgetail Pavilion Launch at Goolabri
Meet Canberra’s stunning new venue for a night of live music, canapes and drinks.
You may have heard whispers, and finally, Goolabri welcomes you to come and see what the fuss is about. The Wedgetail Pavilion is the newest addition to the estate at Goolabri. Said to be one of Canberra’s best-kept secrets, come and see for yourself.
Be entertained by some of Canberra’s best live bands comprised of some of our most illustrious musicians. Mellow into the afternoon from 4 pm, with the folky sounds of Rumshack, an earthy group of talented musicians who are at home surrounded by the idyllic bushland at Goolabri. East Row Rabble, a Canberra staple who you may have seen recently at Enlighten, will follow with their melodic sounds. Los Chavos, who has featured on the main stage at the multicultural festival, will have you dancing to their hot Latin style rhythms late into the night.
This is a free event where you will be able to partake in local wine tastings, with complimentary canapes. Dress to impress! A special occasion – this Wedgetail events calls for cocktail attire.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 4-10 pm at The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri, 202 Goolabri Drive, Sutton, New South Wales.
Dress: Cocktail Attire. Cost: Free. Inclusions: Canapes, Local Wine & Beer Tastings, Live Music: Los Chavos, East Row Rabble, Rumshack. Drinks available for purchase.
Flickerfest 2018 – Best of Australian Shorts
Celebrating 27 years in 2018 Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy® Accredited and BAFTA recognised short film festival, ensuring that we continue to present A-list short film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world.
Flickerfest is excited to be bringing the National Tour to Canberra on Thursday 5th April at the Palace Electric Cinemas, showcasing the Best of Australian Shorts programme! The Flickerfest programmes present a selection of entertaining, inspiring and award-winning films hand-picked from the festival’s 2,500 entries, giving local Flickerfest audiences the first look at the hottest shorts in the world today.
Don’t miss out on Flickerfest 2018 when it arrives at the Palace Electric Cinemas, Canberra!
Happening Thursday 5 April from 7 pm at Palace Electric Cinemas, Philip Law Street, NewActon.
Cost: $20/18 (includes after party). See the website for more information.
Rebel Muse Sends Hope
Rebel Muse kicks off Birthday Month with the event, “Rebel Muse Sends Hope”. A charity shopping night where $5 from every item sold will be donated to Send Hope Not Flowers, providing safe birthing to women in the developing world.
“Rebel Muse Sends Hope” will take place on Thursday 5 April, 6pm-9pm at Rebel Muse (30 Lonsdale Street Braddon). More than just shopping, there will be live music, drinks, grazing table, raffle prizes and a talk from Send Hope’s own Emma MacDonald.
Did you know that every two minutes, a woman dies from complications in childbirth? Send Hope Not Flowers aims to help mothers survive childbirth in the developing world. They accomplish this in numerous ways, such as funding doctors and midwives to train local health workforces, purchasing obstetric equipment and basic supplies, delivering baby packs and helping mothers access supervised deliveries.
Committed to supporting women from all walks of life. With the help of online platform i=Change, Rebel Muse is able to donate $1 from every sale made on their online store to a charity that supports women. Rebel Muse continues to donate to Send Hope Not flowers through the i=Change platform as well as to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre – providing shelter to those seeking asylum and UN Women – Helping put an end to domestic violence in Papua New Guinea.
You can find out more about Send Hope Not Flowers by visiting their website at www.sendhope.org. And how Rebel Muse works with I=Change at www.iequalchange.com/brand/rebel-muse.
“Rebel Muse Sends Hope” a charity shopping night will be Thursday 5 April 6-9pm at Rebel Muse, Lonsdale Street, Braddon.
Canberra Fashion Market
Discover new and pre-loved fashion at the Canberra Fashion Market, including designer labels and a wide range of styles.
Fashion, shoes, bags, jewellery, accessories and beauty products are on hand. Marketgoers have uncovered major national and international labels like Dior, Jimi Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Guess, Decjuba, Kookai and Country Road. Explore quality styles—corporate, vintage, elegant, casual, sports and everything in between.
The Canberra Fashion Market (formerly known as Fash ‘n’ Treasure) has been around for 20 years. It’s great for those supporting a sustainable lifestyle, helping reduce waste by recycling quality, stylish fashion that is too good to discard.
At the Canberra Fashion Market, you’ll also uncover interesting books, vinyl records and other collectables. Food and coffee available. Visit the yummy cupcake stand. It’s a fun, relaxed market and a great day out.
The Canberra Fashion Market is run by Canberra Markets, which also holds the Canberra Kids Market (14 April), Three Sixty Market (13 May) and Canberra Christmas Market.
New stallholders welcome: canberramarkets.net.au
Happening Saturday 7 April, 10 am to 3pm, Fitzroy Building, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), only eight minutes from the city.
Plenty of free parking.
$3 entry fee (kids under 12 free).
Follow the market on Facebook and Instagram.
Mount Majura Wine Lunch
The Loft at The Duxton has partnered with Mount Majura Vineyard to celebrate The Canberra District Wine Festival.
Join them for an exclusive four course luncheon with matching wines on Sunday 8 April from 1:00pm.
Book online.
CARTIER: THE EXHIBITION
Cartier: The Exhibition is a breathtaking display of some of the world’s most exquisite jewels, featuring items from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier collection showing exclusively at the National Gallery of Australia.
Immerse yourself in over 300 spectacular items, including royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.
Never before have so many incredible diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Highlights include the Queen’s ‘Halo’ tiara worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48 carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace, Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.
Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier and its clients to discover concepts of glamour throughout the 20th century, accompanied by our rich program of talks, tours and events and Cartier: The Exhibition catalogue.
Cartier: The Exhibition is on show at the NGA, exclusive to Canberra.
Happening Friday 30 March until Sunday 22 July at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
Space Descent VR with Tim Peake
Experience the thrill of being an astronaut inside a Russian space capsule using the latest 360° virtual reality technology.
Take the pilot’s seat on a breathtaking 400km descent to Earth from the International Space Station in an awe-inspiring experience produced by the Science Museum Group and narrated by British astronaut Tim Peake.
Happening every day from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the National Museum of Australia.
Book your session online now: nma.gov.au/space.
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.
Chinese High Tea at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra
Canberra’s only ‘pop Chinese” restaurant, Natural Nine, is holding a weekly Chinese High Tea! Not only does this High Tea bring a delicious Asian twist to the high tea experience, but it also allows you to purchase treat stands rather than pay per head. If you love high teas or modern Asian cooking than this event is a must!
One stand including tea selection for two: $35pp. One stand including Sparkling to begin and tea selection for two: $45pp.
Happening every Friday and Saturday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra.
Bookings required in advance, so to book via 02 6257 7074 or online at casinocanberra.com.au.
FOOD & DRINK
Image by Tim Bean Photography
The Autumn Forage
The Forage, Canberra’s coolest street food festival is kicking off 2018 with its very popular Autumn event this April.
The team will be back at The Little National with new ideas, new vendors and more entertainment but with the same chilled out, street party vibes.
Grab your mates, family and dogs and wear your loosest pants!
Happening Saturday 7 April from 2 – 7 pm at the Little National Hotel, 17 National Circuit, Barton.
Find more information via Facebook.
FOUR WINDS VINEYARD CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
Come and join them on April 7 for wine, pizza, pulled pork rolls, the world’s best doughnuts, gelato, music and fun.
They will have their new fortified Shiraz on the bench, the Baker Boys will provide the tunes and the lovely crew at Bombolini will provide the doughnuts.
Come help them celebrate!
Happening Saturday 7 April from 10am-4pm at Four Winds Vineyard, 9 Patemans Lane, NSW.
See the website for more information.
TASTE OF THE WETLANDS
Nurture your mental and physical health by combining nature, a walk and soul-satisfying food. After a leisurely amble around Jerrabomberra Wetlands, you’ll be greeted by a delicious supper prepared by George of ‘Homegrown Me’ and Jenni of ‘A Forager’s Heart’. This seasonal meal will showcase the region’s talented farmers, producers and local homegrown food while enjoying a front row sunset view.
Happening Saturday 7 April at Jerrabomberra Wetlands, 2 Dairy Road, Fyshwick.
See the website for more information.
CANBERRA DISTRICT WINE WEEK 2018
The Canberra District Wine Week offers an exciting program of wine dinners, tastings and themed events in the city and right around the Canberra wine district.
This full program of wine tastings, food matchings and tours will be held in Canberra, Murrumbateman, Yass, Hall, Bungendore and Gundaroo, and incorporates the annual Harvest Festival.
Happening Saturday 7 April to Sunday 15 April.
See the website for more information.
CANBERRA WINE WEEK VINTAGE FLIGHTS AT CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER
Canberra Wine Weekends in April: Vintage Flights with paired food plates.
Quality vintages from 2001 to 2016 – unheard of! Choose Shiraz or Riesling and sit back and listen to some funky tunes in the fireside lounge or be out in the sunshine on the deck soaking up the views, while they prepare your flight.
Five vintages plus delicious morsels paired to each vintage. Sittings at 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. There will be surprise tastings of their new 2016 Shiraz, 2017 Riesling and 2017 Pinot Gris throughout the day. Limited seats. Book via email and let them know which Flight takes your fancy, leave your baggage behind and have a great Flight at Contentious Character.
Happening Saturday 7 April to Sunday 15 April at Contentious Character Vineyard, Winery, Cellar door & Kitchen, 810 Norton Road, NSW.
See the website for more information.
RADFORD 35TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
The Radford Parents and Friends Association are proud to invite you to attend the Radford P & F Ball to celebrate Radford’s 35th anniversary. The ticket price includes a three-course dinner and all drinks. The entertainment for the evening features a photo booth and local party band, the Baker Boys.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via this website: https://www.trybooking.com/SNXT
Individual tickets are $155. A table of 10 can be purchased for a discounted price of $1500. So, dust off the formal wear and get together a table of 10!
If you have any questions please contact Melanie Moss Melanie.moss@anu.edu.au or Loretta Hately loretta@lellow.com.au.
Happening Saturday, 7 April 2018 at 6.30pm, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton.
See the website for more information.
HAVANA FRIDAYS – GRAND OPENING
Canberra’s Hottest new Latin destination – Havana Fridays!
Celebrate with Latin music, food, drink at the iconic Lonsdale Street Rosters (Upstairs).
DJ Allan Dantas and DJ Amit Zouk-Sensation Arora will keep you entertained all night with best of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Reggaeton
Join Canberra’s best Latin instructors at 7:30PM for fun workshop followed by Party till very late.
Awesome boutique Latin drinks and food available all night.
FREE Drink raffles every night.
Happening Friday 6 April and Saturday 7 April Upstairs at 3/7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon.
See the event page for more information.
BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS @ HIGHBALL
Highball are freeing the mimosa from being a brunch-only drink and taking them for a night out, Cuban style! Head in on Wednesdays for some fresh and fruity bottomless mimosas and share a charcuterie platter.
– Flight Details –
• $45 per passenger (4 pax minimum)
• 1.5 hours of service
• Charcuterie platter to share
• Wednesdays from 4pm
They’re also letting their mimosas out on the weekends so you can catch them 4-7pm on Saturdays and from 2pm on Sundays.
On every Wednesday from 4pm at The Highball Express. Entry is $45pp, min 4 people. Visit the website for more information.
TIKI THURSDAYS
Start your weekend early at Tiki Thursdays – Highball’s newest weekly social event! Think flaming torches, exotic tropical drinks for only $15 and a sexy Cuban vibe to top it off.
Sip on a Fidel’s Downfall with summer lovin’ peach infused rum, pineapple & mint, or a Highball twist on a Mai Tai. Whatever your flavour, they’ll have the Tiki vibes cruising and the cocktails flowing!
Grab your friends and head to the balcony or a booth with a few $15 tiki cocktails every Thursday from 4pm at Highball, winner ACT Bar of the Year 2017.
On every Thursday from 4pm at The Highball Express. Entry is free. Visit the website for more information.
SUNDAY SESSIONS WITH A TWIST
Spend your Sunday the way they do in Cuba – sunshine, dominoes, fruity rum punch bowls, tasty Spanish food and live entertainment.
Their fabulous street party style Sunday Session is on every Sunday and it’s fun for all ages – you can even bring your little ones!
– Live entertainment
– Bottomless mimosas
– $70 punch bowls
– $5 Coronas
– Plenty of Dominoes sets to share
The Highball Express will be at your service from 2pm every Sunday over Spring / Summer. On every Sunday from 2pm at The Highball Express. Entry is free. Visit the website for more information.
Chinese High Tea at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra
Canberra’s only ‘pop Chinese” restaurant, Natural Nine, is holding a weekly Chinese High Tea! Not only does this High Tea bring a delicious Asian twist to the high tea experience, but it also allows you to purchase treat stands rather than pay per head. If you love high teas or modern Asian cooking than this event is a must!
One stand including tea selection for two: $35pp. One stand including Sparkling to begin and tea selection for two: $45pp.
Happening every Friday and Saturday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra.
Bookings required in advance, so to book via 02 6257 7074 or online at casinocanberra.com.au.
Garden Bar Happy Hour
Select wine, beer, basic spirits, cocktail specials while you enjoy live music from Canberra’s most talented local musicians. Make your Friday happy and relaxing with a various selection of popular drinks.
Happening Friday every week between 5pm – 7pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, inside Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit, Barton.
Cost: $5 wine, beer, spirits.
Friday Soirée at Buvette
Add a little sparkle to your Friday night with Buvette Bistro’s Friday Soirée. Set outdoors in the Parisian-style Buvette Terrace, celebrate the weekend with this exclusive event. Enjoy VIP service with a personal bartender and select your drink of choice from the special cocktail menu, designed exclusively for Friday Soirée.
Sip on a French 75 or a Lychee Torsadée whilst enjoying fresh oysters, charcuterie or a duck liver parfait.
Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm at Buvette, inside the Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit, Barton. Find more information here.
HIGH TEA ON THE BURBURY TERRACE
Designed to blend tradition with innovation, the new Burbury High Tea menu also offers signature favourites with freshly- baked scones, strawberry macaron and finger sandwiches.
Burbury Terrace is also proud to introduce a fully-dedicated gluten-free high tea menu. Remaining as innovative as the standard menu, it also includes the traditional sandwiches and indulgent sweets.
$50.00 per person including TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee. $60 per person including a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee.
Available Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4.30pm at Burbury Terrace, Barton. Find more information here.
PETIT FEAST AT BUVETTE
Spoil yourself with a bountiful spread including savouries, charcuterie, cheeses and decadent desserts. Every Saturday at Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar.
It’s not breakfast, it’s not lunch…but it is an indulgent feast for all the senses. The Buvette Petit Feast features freshly made savouries and sweets as well as lavish desserts. In addition to tea and coffee, you can order a Bloody Mary, French Champagne and Rosé.
Available between 11.30am – 2.30pm every Saturday at $65 per guest, including a complimentary glass of Rosé. For $15 guests can add unlimited Mimosas. Buvette is fully licensed and has free parking all weekend, outdoor covered seating and complimentary WiFi.
For bookings, call 02 6163 1818 or email buvette@domahotels.com.au. Find out more at hotelrealm.com.au.
TACO TUESDAY
Your choice of chicken, pork, or beef in a soft shell taco with cabbage, shallots & coriander. Happening every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.
BURGERS & BEERS
A selection of Burgers and tap beer. Happening every Wednesday from 5pm-10pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.
PIZZA & PALE ALE THURSDAYS
A selection of housemade Pizza paired with a schooner of James Squire Pale Beer. Happening at 5pm every Thursday at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.
MUSIC, STAGE AND THEATRE
Credit: Magnus Hastings
Queenstameet with Courtney Act: A night of Cartier, Courtney, Cocktails & Cake
After victory in Celebrity Big Brother UK, Courtney Act is back in Oz with the crown and the jewels! Now our beloved Doyenne of Drag invites the absolutely fabulous, the insta-addicts and the diamond lovers to a place where you can have your cake and flash it too.
Enter the National Gallery of Australia after dark, enjoy a decadent dessert bar, cocktails for the carefree, a romantic playlist, a special introduction by Courtney on ‘Exotic Fantasies’ followed by a private viewing of Cartier: The Exhibition and a million photo opportunities.
If you love a champion of compassion and equality, believe in superstars for new generations that are beyond labels and desperately seeking to see the world’s most famous jewels up close, this is your night.
Happening Tuesday 3 April from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Tickets are $27 (includes exhibition entry and dessert) or $20 for NGA members (includes exhibition entry, dessert and cocktail). There will also be Archie Rose cocktails for sale.
Purchase your tickets here.
This is an 18+ event.
LIONEL RICHIE
Multi-platinum-selling artist, multiple Grammy Award® winner and music icon, Lionel Richie has announced he will bring his ALL THE HITS TOUR to the AIS Arena in Canberra with special guests CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers.
Lionel Richie is known for his mega-hits such as Endless Love, Lady, Truly, All Night Long (All Night), Penny Lover, Stuck On You, Hello, Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and many more.
Tickets & VIP packages on sale now from Ticketek.
Happening Wednesday 4 April from 7:30pm-11pm at AIS Arena, Leverrier Street, Bruce.
See the website for more information.
SERGIO MENDES
Three-time Grammy Award Winner and Brazilian music Legend, SERGIO MENDES Live in Concert
Join SERGIO MENDES and his 8 Piece Band as they perform all his timeless Classics!
From Bossa Nova to Latin Jazz to Samba and Beyond… “It’s a Party!”
Happening Thursday 5 April at Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City.
See the website for more information.
FIRE & RAIN – THE JAMES TAYLOR SONGBOOK
1970, it’s the dawn of a new era, the sixties have gone and left in their wake is a darker, disillusioned world, a world which is searching for answers. The Beatles announce that they have disbanded, Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin both die of drug related excess, but amidst these ashes, every time you turn on the radio, you can’t escape the soothing, intensely personal reflections of a song called ‘Fire & Rain’. For all those who heard it for the first time, they knew that something had changed, the era of the singer-songwriter had arrived and James Taylor was crowned it’s king.
Darren Coggan, award winning performer and star of the critically acclaimed show ‘Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story’, takes us on an eloquent journey through the songbook of one of the most magnetic figures in the music world, articulating moments of pain and joy, tragedy and triumph, fire & rain.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 8pm-10pm at The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City.
See the website for more information.
LLEWELLYN CHOIR PRESENTS REQUIEM MASS IN C MINOR BY LUIGI CHERUBINI
The Llewellyn Choir presents French composer Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem Mass in C minor. Written in 1816, it was one of the most highly regarded sacred works of its time. Beethoven remarked that if he were to compose a requiem, Cherubini’s would be the model, and it was in fact performed at Beethoven’s funeral. Cherubini was awarded France’s highest and most prestigious honour, Commandeur de la Legion d’Honneur, the first musician to receive that title.
The program also features another French composer, Louis Vierne’s Messe Solonelle, written in 1899. Vierne was a pupil of Cesar Franck, excelled at the organ and became the principal organist at Notre Dame de Paris from 1900 until his death in 1937. Messe Solonelle was written for two organs and choir.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 7:30pm-9:30pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Canberra Avenue, Griffith.
See the website for more information.
EVENSONG EXTRA
Join us at the National Portrait Gallery for a night of Evensong with the glorious sounds of renowned artists Tobias Cole (countertenor) and Mihn Le Hoang (guitar).
Happening Saturday 7 April 4pm-4:30pm and Sunday 8 April 4pm-4:30pm at National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
DR FRANKENSTEIN
Canberra REP presents Selma Dimitrevic’s play Dr Frankenstein, director Jordan Best. Meet Dr Victoria Frankenstein, in a telling where history and the present enfold and unfold in this brilliantly suggestive and provocative adaptation of Mary Shelly’s novel.
Happening Thursday 5 April to Saturday 21 April at Theatre 3, 3 Repertory Lane, Acton.
See the website for more information.
CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE’S ‘FILTERED!’
A skillful cast of 7-12 year olds, co-directors and a guest artist, physical theatre maker Pablo Latona, have devised a piece that attempts to answer all the questions we’ve ever wondered about.
Why can’t boys wear dresses? Can you come back from the dead? Why were we given hearts? What happens when we die? Why do I exist?
Artists have examined these ideas to create a work that contrasts the questions and answers with physicality: through balancing, juggling and physical support.
Performances are Sunday 8 April, 2.45pm and 3.30pm, at the Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon.
See the website for more information.
CELTIC HARP CONCERT WITH CATH CONNELLY
Celtic harpist Cath Connelly comes to Canberra to delight us with the lyrical sounds of the Celtic harp. Cath is also a talented storyteller who weaves yarns throughout her concert, as she features tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Wales, along with her own original compositions.
Happening Friday 6 April 7:30pm-9pm at 9/15 Cowper St, Ainslie.
See the website for more information.
SWITCHED ON: THE MUSICAL
Lightbulb Improv is Canberra’s freshest comedy ensemble, performing at Smiths Alternative on the first Friday night of every month.
Based on a theme suggested by the audience, the Lightbulb Players create an unscripted comedy variety show. In a lively and daring journey, the players craft stories, games, songs and fearless theatre that frees the mind, delights the intellect and basically distills the meaning of life. This month, there’s the added challenge that it is all…in song!
Happening Friday 6 April at Smiths Alternative, Alinga St, City.
See the website for more information.
CLASSICAL CAPERS
Every now and then, good quality piano players sit down at the outdoor piano at Smith’s and bless us with some sweet, sweet music. Of course sometimes it’s drunken chopsticks, which we’re not sick of in the least, no not at all. But many times it’s good and we’ve taken to asking them if they’d like to come back sometime and play for an audience.
Thus was born Classical Capers. Every so often on a Wednesday at 7pm, we put out an open invitation to classical musicians of all levels of ability to come and play their instrument of choice, to sing, form small ensembles, do whatever they please. Come on. A special guest will often play a half hour set at the end. Have a go mate.
This event will be curated by Marlene Radice. If you’d like to participate, please email her at marlene.radice@gmail.com
Featuring:
Simon (voice and piano)
Gabriela (cello)
Raju (guitar)
Darryl (bassoon)
Marlene (clarinet)
More welcome. Please contact if interested.
Happening Wednesday 4 April from 7pm-9pm at Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga Street, City. $5 entry at the door.
See the event for more information.
KREWDBits presents Banging at the Basement
Queer feminists set to take over The Basement with an explosion of comedy, burlesque, cabaret and a Queen Tribute Band for one night only.
After 3 successful shows in Canberra’s City, KREWDBits bring their absurd party style to Belconnen. Banging at the Basement is a mini-festival filled with burlesque, sketch comedy, cabaret, installations, burlesque stalls and absurd hilarity.
The finale of the night is a banging dance party hosted by the cast; who will sing, dance and perform throughout.
There are installations in the space by Rockstars and Royalty and Empress Eyrie of Eyrie Entertainments. Just Be Revolution will have aJust Be your Selfie entertainment station and Rusty Blaze will have a pastie stall for all your nipple-jazzling needs. Sex Workers Outreach Program (SWOP) have also offered their support and presence.
Audience should be aware this is an 18+ event and that the show features adult themes, coarse language, nudity and high impact sexual imagery.
On 6 April at The Basement, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm show. Tickets are $25 presale or $30 on the door.
See the website for more information.
MICHAEL GRIFFIN QUINTET
Sydney based Saxophonist Michael Griffin spends his time performing around Australia and Internationally and has performed at places such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Dizzy’s Coca Cola (New York, USA), Smalls Jazz Club (New York, USA), Natural Museum of American History (Washington D.C, USA) and many other venues and Jazz Festivals. He has played with James Morrison, James Muller, Christian Sands (USA), Carl Allen (USA), Rodney Whittaker (USA), Reginald Thomas (USA) and many more.
He was a Semi finalist at the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition in Washington D.C. where he met Jazz Legends Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis and others.
Fresh off a highly successful tour of Brisbane and Melbourne, packing out venues with every show, Michael brings the very best in Jazz, backed by an equally impressive group of musicians to be announced!
Happening Thursday 5 April from 7pm-9pm at Smith’s alternative, 76 Alinga Street, City.
See the event for more information.
NGA PLAY: INDIEGUERILLAS
Join duo Indieguerillas on a cultural journey through the stories of their Indonesian home. Ride the bike to create sound and movement. Create your own digital avatar and shadow puppets and display your work in the YEAH GALLERY.
Happening until Sunday 13 May 2018 at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
VINYL LOUNGE
Vinyl lovers, bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables this month.
Drinks and snacks available from 5pm.
On 6 April from 5.30pm-7pm at National Film and Sound Archive
Entry is free. Visit the website for more information.
FILM
FLICKERFEST NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR TO CANBERRA
Flickerfest is excited to be bringing the National Tour to Canberra, showcasing the Best of Australian Shorts programme!
Highlights from the Best of Australian Shorts include the beautifully crafted and creative Australian animation After All which was awarded both Best Australian animation and Best Screenplay at the Flickerfest awards ceremony in Bondi in January; the dramatic and inspiring Miro, an Aboriginal Western short film staring Mark Coles Smith; and the delightfully quirky and creatively animated Martha The Monster, starring the voices of actress Rose Byrne and her husband Bobby Cannavale.
We are pleased to also include the incredible short film Second Best from AACTA award winning director, writer, producer and actor Alyssa McClelland. Second Best, a dark comedy about the power of identical twin sisters and the unbreakable bond that binds them. The film saw Alyssa take home the award for Best Direction in an Australian Short Film during the Flickerfest Awards ceremony in Bondi in January!
There will be a catered after party following the screening where guests can liaise with the filmmakers and the Canberra locals who played a part in bringing Second Best to life!
Happening Thursday 5 April from 7pm-10pm at Palace Electric Cinemas, 2 Phillip Law Street, City.
See the website for more information.
FESTIVALS
The Autumn Forage
The Forage, Canberra’s coolest street food festival is kicking off 2018 with its very popular Autumn event this April.
The team will be back at The Little National with new ideas, new vendors and more entertainment but with the same chilled out, street party vibes.
Grab your mates, family and dogs and wear your loosest pants!
Happening Saturday 7 April from 2 – 7 pm at the Little National Hotel, 17 National Circuit, Barton.
Find more information via Facebook.
CANBERRA WALKING FESTIVAL
Challenge yourself by walking from 5 to 42 km on the Canberra Walking Festival weekend.
Enjoy a walk along the Centenary Trail or around the picturesque Lake Burley Griffin.
A non-competitive event, the Canberra Two Day Walk is open to walkers of all ages. The festival is all about fun, fitness, fellowship and personal challenge.
Check the Aussiewalk website for details of this event and other walks.
Happening Saturday 7 April 7am-4pm and Sunday 8 April 8am-4pm at Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla.
See the website for more information.
CANBERRA DISTRICT WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Relax and celebrate the new vintage with cool climate wines, entertainment and great food at the Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival.
Local wineries offer a variety of tasting adventures, music, artwork, delicious food, and the opportunity for a great day (or days) out in the country.
Meet some of the makers of the Canberra District’s nationally and internationally recognised wines at their own cellar door. Enjoy guided tours of vineyards by their owners, and taste the latest wines from a region renowned for its diversity of geography and variety.
Grab your Festival Passport and have it stamped at three participating wineries to go into the draw to win one of three Canberra District mixed dozens.
Happening Friday 6 April to Sunday 15 April.
See the website for more information.
INSYNC WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Rejuvenate and heal your body and mind and give your life a boost. InSync is proud to host this great festival for the community.
Get in-sync with:
Inspirational seminars and workshops to help you create the life you really want
A wide variety of yoga classes to get in shape and feel great! (beginners welcome)
Mindfulness and meditation sessions to help you relax, refocus and feel better
Individual body and mind evaluations to improve your health & wellbeing
Massage and beauty treatments and a delicious healthy vegan meal.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 9am-5pm at Om Shanti College, 2 Barker St, Griffith.
See the website for more information.
MARKETS
Canberra Fashion Market
Discover new and pre-loved fashion at the Canberra Fashion Market, including designer labels and a wide range of styles.
Fashion, shoes, bags, jewellery, accessories and beauty products are on hand. Marketgoers have uncovered major national and international labels like Dior, Jimi Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Guess, Decjuba, Kookai and Country Road. Explore quality styles—corporate, vintage, elegant, casual, sports and everything in between.
The Canberra Fashion Market (formerly known as Fash ‘n’ Treasure) has been around for 20 years. It’s great for those supporting a sustainable lifestyle, helping reduce waste by recycling quality, stylish fashion that is too good to discard.
At the Canberra Fashion Market, you’ll also uncover interesting books, vinyl records and other collectables. Food and coffee available. Visit the yummy cupcake stand. It’s a fun, relaxed market and a great day out.
The Canberra Fashion Market is run by Canberra Markets, which also holds the Canberra Kids Market (14 April), Three Sixty Market (13 May) and Canberra Christmas Market.
New stallholders welcome: canberramarkets.net.au
7 April, 10 am to 3pm
Fitzroy Building, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), only eight minutes from the city.
Plenty of free parking.
$3 entry fee (kids under 12 free).
Follow the market on Facebook and Instagram.
CROWN MARKET CANBERRA
Meeting Place will once again be bringing some of Canberra’s best creatives together. Helping locals connect with the makers, designers and artisans behind their amazing goods at Crown Market Canberra.
In a world first event, blockchain technology will be able to be used to purchase goods from the regions finest makers, designers and artisans.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 9am-3pm at Budawang Pavilion, EPIC, Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell.
See the website for more information.
COLLECTED AND CREATED MARKET
The Collected and Created Gundaroo Market offers a showcase to promote and celebrate talented artisans and style makers from around the region.
An array of vintage wares, homewares, jewellery, accessories, handmade items and original artworks will be on offer.
Come and enjoy a day in Gundaroo, enjoy the markets, savour a wine tasting at the Gundog Estate, indulge in a gourmet lunch at Grazings, a pizza at the Cork St Café, or a pub meal at Crowes Restaurant at the Gundaroo Colonial Inn.
Happening Sunday 8 April at Venues in Gundaroo, Cork Street, NSW. Free entry.
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 11am at Canberra College, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip. Entry is free, visit the website for more information.
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 8.30am 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 8.30am – 12pm, at The Courtyard, Braidwood. For more information visit the website.
CROWN MARKET CANBERRA
Discover Canberra’s best local creatives this April at Crown Market Canberra, the world’s first blockchain market! Meet the talented makers behind the best handmade goods and artisanal products the region has to offer.
On 7 April from 9am – 3pm at the Budawang Pavilion at EPIC. Visit the website for more information: www.meetingplaceact.com.au.
KINGSTON FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS
A weekly food market with a focus on local and organic produce, amazing street food and boutique beer wine and spirits. Do your weekly shop, grab some dinner sit down and relax while you enjoy a cold drink at the end of a hot week! The Kingston Friday Night Markets are on every Friday from 4pm to 8pm at the Former Transport Depot, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.
Visit the Facebook page for more information.
WORKSHOPS, TOURS & TALKS
CANBERRA AIRPORT OPEN DAY
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the Canberra Airport Open Day!
Come and climb aboard a modern plane or helicopter, or take a step back in time with a display from the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society. There will be something for everyone including thrilling aerial displays, children’s rides, great food and entertainment for the whole family.
This is a free event for the Canberra community but tickets are essential.
Happening Sunday 8 April from 9am-3pm Canberra Airport, Wellington Place, City.
See the website for more information.
IGNITE WALK 2018
Want to experience Canberra in a while new light at night and be wowed by live entertainment, neon light installations and music as you glow in the dark?
Walk with the Ignite Walk to support people living with disability.
Choose from two distances and then join in at the finish line for a massive After-Glow party from 8pm.
5km Family Bridge to Bridge – start time 7pm.
21km Halfie Dusk to Dark Walk – start time 4:30pm.
Happening Saturday 7 April at Patrick White Lawns, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM 25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
This year the National Dinosaur Museum is celebrating 25 years. The museum first opened its doors on the 7 April 1993, only five months before the premiere of the first Jurassic Park film! To celebrate the museum’s birthday, the museum will be hosting some exciting events throughout the year.
The main celebration at the museum. All children’s admission will be free of charge this weekend. There will be a host of activities the whole family will enjoy, promotions, giveaways, and special opening hours for the museum. All activities will be included with general admission and will include access to our guided-tours, which will be running all weekend.
Happening Saturday 7 April 10am-5pm and Sunday 8 April 10am-5pm at National Dinosaur Museum, 6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls.
See the website for more information.
DISABILIY AND MULTICULTURALISM IN CANBERRA
Do you have a disability?
Are you from a different cultural background?
Is your first language other than English?
PWD ACT wants to hear from you.
Help us develop our policy positions by sharing your experiences around multicultural disability issues. This will form the foundation of our advocacy in this area.
Happening Wednesday 4 April from 2pm-3:30pm at West Wing Meeting Room, 2nd Floor Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, 180 London Circuit, Canberra.
See the website for more information.
GET YOUR SHII TOGETHER SUNDAY
Shii Mii Founder, Alaina Brown and GG Creative’s, Clare Sheehan have joined forces to host a women’s self-love and empowerment event in Canberra.
Get Your Shii Together Sunday attendees will:
- Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs
2. Understand the power of language
3. Rewire the brain through positive affirmations
4. Engage in a group hypnosis on self-love
5. Connect with like-minded women.Special event guests include, Anthea Cheng – Rainbow Nourishments, Gabrielle Petterwood – Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor, Sophie Hawkes – Fitness Model, Lee Rachel – Blogger, and Kimberley Herrald – The Style Side Stylist.Tickets include course workbook, light refreshments and exclusive event offers.
Gather your Girl Gang and Get Your Shii Together!
On 8 April from 10am – 12.30pm at InSync Body Mind Life – 2A Barker St, Griffith. Tickets start at $64. Visit the website for more information.
GINGER GORMAN: REPORTING ON TRAUMA
How do journalists tell the untold stories of marginalised people who have suffered trauma and stigma in their lives?
In this special Literary Lounge event, presented as part of TAC’s The Human Condition program, highly regarded social justice journalist Ginger Gorman discusses the importance of telling the stories of trauma survivors and giving voice to their experiences. Gorman will reveal the collaborative practices she employs to keep vulnerable interviewees safe in the interview process and make them feel represented in the final article. She will also discuss the importance of self-care for journalists who are exposed to trauma through their work. The session will be facilitated by Karen Middleton.
Happening Thursday 5 April from 6pm-8pm at 37 Reed Street, Greenway, Greenway.
See the website for more information.
#WOMENSPEAKING
Training designed to build skills & get #WomenSpeaking at conferences, community events & workplace meetings. 4 amazing trainers including Canberra women journo/keynote speaker/trainer Catherine McGrath, actor/voice coach Lexi Sukeless & breakfast TV star Suzanne Mostyn & from Young NSW businesswoman/editor Merry Kirkwood. Maximum of 24 participants ensuring small group training to get you speaking confidently. Presented by Catherine McGrath.
On 6 April from 9am – 4.30pm at QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit.
Tickets are $880. Visit the website for more information.
GARDEN TOURS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Conducted in association with Southern Cross Cruises, visitors arrive by ferry to enjoy a one hour walking tour of the historic gardens of Government House led by members of The Australiana Fund in support of The Fund’s historic collection of significant Australian artworks, on loan for display in the official residences of the Governor-General and Prime Minister. It should be noted the walk involves some steps and is continuous. Good mobility and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
On most Thursday mornings during Feb to April and Sept to Nov. – times and days may be subject to change. Tickets are $28 adults $25 concession $15 children. The ferry departs at 9am from the Yacht Club Jetty, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla. Visit the website for more information.
NTL SYMPOSIUM ON INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STORY & CREATIVE WRITING
Story Ground: A National Symposium on Indigenous Australian Story and Creative Writing
Australia is home to the world’s longest living story traditions, but are our creative writing classrooms a place where Indigenous Australian story can be shared? How might the teaching of creative writing be changed through ongoing relationship to the knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? What can creative writing as a discipline offer in return? The symposium will engage these questions through panel discussions, yarning circles, and creative readings from leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers, academics and storytellers, including members of the university and local communities.
Presenters on the day include Tony Birch, Paul Collis, Samantha Faulkner, Lisa Fuller, Kerry Reed-Gilbert and Ellen van Neerven. Their discussions will jump off into yarning circles were participants can discuss the issues they raise in depth.
There will be an evening reading event with stalls. Come along for the day, or drop in after work for some wine and nibbles, browse the books and other items, and get a book signed by the author.
All are welcome to the symposium and/or the evening reading.
Happening Friday 6 April from (Symposium) 8.30am-5.30pm and (Evening reading & stalls) 5.30-6.30pm at Building 6, Rooms 6C10 and 6C12, University of Canberra, University Dr, Bruce.
Visit Eventbrite http://bit.ly/2FRrHFQ for tickets.
Email lisa.fuller@canberra.edu.au to join the Story Ground mailing list.
CANBERRA ‘LIVE YOUR DREAMS’ WORKSHOP
Is it time to stop stalling your life?
Most of us have fleeting ideas of what we want to be, do or have in our lives. But they remain just that: fleeting. After all, who has the time to intentionally get clear about what they want to create?
The Live Your Dreams workshop will give you time and processes to help you to proactively create your life.
ON THE DAY HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET:
• Clarity on what you really want (No more settling for someone else’s dreams)
• Space and time to map out your ideal outcomes in each area of your life
• Connection with like-minded people
• A method to clear out the ‘stuff’ that comes up (Time to let go!)
• All the tools and time to create your own powerful Vision Board
and effortlessly attract your ideal outcomes in the months ahead.
• A full day of breathing room and dream-time. (The very thing you never get around to doing)
Happening Saturday 7 April 9am-4:30pm at Griffin Business Centre, 8/10 Jardina St, City.
See the event for more information.
THE FUTURE OF ALL THINGS
‘The Future of All Things’ Presentation is being hosted by the Australian Computer Society.
We are living in an unprecedented age and unprecedented potential.
In the 2000s, the internet and social media changed the way we work and live. Now multiple disruptive and transformative technologies are on the horizon. From virtual, augmented and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) to blockchain to automation, we are in a time of accelerated change. And with that change comes the great potential for a bright future.
The challenge for both professionals and organisations becomes how to pick out which trends and technologies will matter and what their implications will likely be.
This session will provide attendees with just that. Using her superpowers of identifying and explaining key trends and technologies in an engaging and accessible way, Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie will draw on exciting real-world case studies from Australia and beyond to provide a glimpse into what the future might hold for how we live, work, learn and play.
Details of the event
Time: 5:00PM – 5:15PM (Registration),
5:15PM – 6:20PM (Presentation) and
6:20PM – 7:00PM (Networking canapes and drinks)
*Please join us for refreshments after the presentation.
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Happening Thursday 5 April from 5pm-7pm at the National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, City.
See the event page for more information.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Discover the stories behind the building on a special tour of Parliament House. Learn how the building’s impressive architecture is symbolic of our national identity and gain a rare view into private areas.
These tours run only on non-sitting days (except Christmas Day and when seasonal tours are running). To find more, visit the website.
We recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour or event for screening and check-in as places are limited to 10 participants. tours operate for 55 mins.
For security purposes, all participants must present photo identification and ticket confirmation to join any behind the scenes tours or events. If you do not have these, you will be unable to participate.
Participants on a paid tour can take advantage of a 10% discount on any purchase from The Parliament Shop on the day of the tour.
Happening until March 2019 at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Capital Hill.
See the website 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 every Thursday between March 8–November 29 2018 from 12.45pm–1.15pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.
See the website for more information.
Stepping Forward: Combining social interaction with light exercise
This free group is suitable for women wanting to reconnect socially with other women after domestic violence.
The group gets together each fortnight to go for a relaxed 30-minute walk and catch up at a local café. Guest speakers are invited to join providing information about topics of interest in the group. This group is an open group, making it easy for new members to join throughout the term. This group is organised and run by the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT.
On fortnightly in Tuggeranong on Wednesday mornings and fortnightly in Gungahlin on Friday mornings, during school terms only. Children not yet at school are welcome to attend.
Complete the online contact form to register.
SPORT
RAIDERS V CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Former Raiders Assistant Coach Dean Pay returns to GIO Stadium as head coach of the boys from Belmore. Both sides have had some classic battles in previous years and fans can expect this to continue on Thursday night football in the Nation’s capital.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 7:50pm.
See the website for more information.
PLUS500 BRUMBIES V REDS
It’s another massive derby round in the Australian Conference as the Reds come to Canberra to compete for the Rod Macqueen Cup, the trophy on offer in the annual clashes between the teams. Last season the Brumbies saw off the Reds in convincing style as we claimed the Australian title, will it be more of the same this year or will Brad Thorn and his team claim the victory? Plus as an added bonus see the Brumbies Women take on WA in the Buildcorp Super W pre-match.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 7:45pm at GIO Stadium, Battye Street, Bruce.
See the website for more information.
HALFBIKE RIDE DAY – CANBERRA EDITION
Register now to try the Halfbike and get that “Halfbike Feeling” everyone is talking about! Meet the team at Canberra and experience how it feels to ride outside the box!!
Happening Thursday 5 April from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Location received via email after subscribing here.
See the website for more information.
CANBERRA FITNESS CENTRE DISORDER AWARENESS
Lock in 7th April. On this day we will be running 2 charity sessions, 7.30am Bootcamp and 8.30am Chase Athletic to raise money that will go towards Trekking Kokoda 96km in 9 days.
So what the hell is that? One of our old clients Jacqui Brooker is trekking Kokoda 14th April to raise awareness of, and funding for, eating disorders in the ACT. She like many others suffered of an eating disorder. I found this quite fascinating but did you know that over two million people in Australia suffer from an eating disorder?! Nearly 40,000 people in Canberra alone. Anorexia has the highest death rate of any mental illness in Australia. Those suffering from anorexia are 32 times more likely to commit suicide. This is such a shocking statistic, given our suicide rates are far too high as it is.
At present, Canberra does not have enough support available to care for people with eating disorders. Many health professionals feel that they lack the training, expertise and confidence to treat or support patients with eating disorders. This is the focus of the fundraising campaign that Jacqui commenced last year.
If you’re planning to attend please RSVP via the event and send us an email to getstarted@canberrafitnesscentre.com.au so that we can send you through pre exercise paperwork before attending.
If anyone who is not a member wants to sign up to one of our membership packages, if they sign up at the event we will donate 25% of your first months fees to the charity 🙂
If you can’t make the event you can donate via website.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 7.30 am at Canberra Fitness Centre. Find more information here.
OUTDOORS
Image via alpacamagic.com.au
LLAMAS IN THE MIST
On a misty morning watch the mist rise revealing a tranquil vista of paddocks and rolling hills, with dozens of alpacas and llamas peacefully grazing… or on a frosty morning watch the frost on their whiskers and fleece become steam rising from their bodies as they amble up the paddock for their breakfast.
This is a rare opportunity and one not to be missed – meet over 200 alpacas and llamas, learn about them, and take wonderful “selfies” with them.
Happening from 8 April until Monday 18 June at Alpaca Magic, 2771 Sutton Road, NSW.
See the website for more information.
KIDS
TODDLERS ASCENT OF MACARTHUR HILL
On this walk, designed for kids aged 18 months to around 4 years, Canberra Bushwalking Club will climb a ‘mountain’ – MacArthur Hill in the Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve. The walk will head up a stoney track, with detours to examine granite boulders and a climbing tree. The top of the hill is flattish, with some open sections with great views, and more granite to explore. No need to book. Non-members welcome, but if this your 3rd activity with the Canberra Bushwalking Club, please consider showing your support by joining. Park in or near the turning circle at the top of Rawlings Place, Fadden, ready to start walking at 10 am.
Happening Wednesday 4 April from 10am-11:30am at Rawlings Place, Fadden.
See the website for more information.
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.
5-12.
Bookings are essential. Register here.
COLOUR
See colour as you’ve never seen it before! Is your yellow the same as mine? How do pixels and paint differ? Turn a blue butterfly green, visit the Room of Missing Colours and hear fascinating stories from people who see colour when they hear music. Discover Colour at Questacon and see the world in a new light!
Showing until 30 September 2018 from 9am-5pm daily at Questacon, Parkes.
KOALAS IN THE CANOPY
Search for Koalas in the Canopy and enjoy a ranger-guided walk through the tall eucalypt forest at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Hear the ranger’s story or two about these fascinating marsupials. Meet at the Eucalypt Forest car park.
Normal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required for Koalas in the Canopy.
Arrive an hour early and see the pelicans being fed at Pond 4 at 1.30pm. Hear insights about pelicans and the other remarkable inhabitants of the wetlands from a Tidbinbilla ranger.
Saturdays 2.30pm – 3pm until Sunday 12 May 2018 at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Find more information on the website.
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.
STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Take your little ones along to the Australian National Botanic Gardens for some fun with stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities brought to life by the ACT Storytellers. An engaging treat for pre-school children, parents and carers.
First Friday of the month (different theme each month) and commences at 10 am (duration one hour). Tickets are $5 per child and bookings are not required. Visit www.anbg.gov.au for more information.
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Rebel Muse Sends Hope
Rebel Muse kicks off Birthday Month with the event, “Rebel Muse Sends Hope”. A charity shopping night where $5 from every item sold will be donated to Send Hope Not Flowers, providing safe birthing to women in the developing world.
“Rebel Muse Sends Hope” will take place on Thursday 5 April, 6pm-9pm at Rebel Muse (30 Lonsdale Street Braddon). More than just shopping, there will be live music, drinks, grazing table, raffle prizes and a talk from Send Hope’s own Emma MacDonald.
Did you know that every two minutes, a woman dies from complications in childbirth? Send Hope Not Flowers aims to help mothers survive childbirth in the developing world. They accomplish this in numerous ways, such as funding doctors and midwives to train local health workforces, purchasing obstetric equipment and basic supplies, delivering baby packs and helping mothers access supervised deliveries.
Committed to supporting women from all walks of life. With the help of online platform i=Change, Rebel Muse is able to donate $1 from every sale made on their online store to a charity that supports women. Rebel Muse continues to donate to Send Hope Not flowers through the i=Change platform as well as to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre – providing shelter to those seeking asylum and UN Women – Helping put an end to domestic violence in Papua New Guinea.
You can find out more about Send Hope Not Flowers by visiting their website at www.sendhope.org. And how Rebel Muse works with I=Change at www.iequalchange.com/brand/rebel-muse.
“Rebel Muse Sends Hope” a charity shopping night will be Thursday 5 April 6-9pm at Rebel Muse, Lonsdale Street, Braddon.
SUTTON COUNTRY FAIR AND CAR CARNIVAL
The Sutton Country Fair and Car Carnival is on again ! The community fair run by the Sutton Primary School P and C. This year, they are working towards a goal of raising AUD20,000 to upgrade classroom technologies for your children at Sutton Primary School.
The Sutton Country Fair is a community day of fun for all with entertainment and music, rides, games, jumping castle, face painting, animal patting paddock, raffles and prizes. There will be art and craft stalls and garden plants. Barbecue and sausage sizzle, casseroles, Devonshire tea, snacks, treats and ice creams, hot and cold drinks and much more!
Enjoy a fun day the country way.
Happening Saturday 7 April at Sutton Primary School, Victoria Street, NSW.
See the website for more information.
KICK-2-KICK-4-A-CAUSE
Unofficial 24 hour marathon kick to kick, visit www.kick4acause.net for full details how you can be involved or to make a donation.
Happening Saturday 7 April from 5pm-8pm at Deakin West District Playing Fields, Makin Pl, Deakin.
See the event page for more information.
EXHIBITIONS
Cartier Paris. Crocodile necklace 1975 special order, gold, yellow diamonds, emeralds, rubies 30 and 27.3 cm (length each) Collection Cartier © Cartier Photo Nils Herrmann Made as a special order for María Félix.
CARTIER: THE EXHIBITION
Cartier: The Exhibition is a breathtaking display of some of the world’s most exquisite jewels, featuring items from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier collection showing exclusively at the National Gallery of Australia.
Immerse yourself in over 300 spectacular items, including royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.
Never before have so many incredible diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Highlights include the Queen’s ‘Halo’ tiara worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48 carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace, Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.
Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier and its clients to discover concepts of glamour throughout the 20th century, accompanied by our rich program of talks, tours and events and Cartier: The Exhibition catalogue.
Cartier: The Exhibition is on show at the NGA, exclusive to Canberra.
Happening Friday 30 March until Sunday 22 July at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.
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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
Tuggeranong Arts Centre presents Another Day in Paradise, a major exhibition by artist Myuran Sukumaran.
The exhibtion will be accompanied by a series of artworks by leading Australian artists, Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Megan Cope, Jagath Dheerasekara, Khaled Sabsabi, and Matthew Sleeth, whose works respond to the death penalty and profile human rights.
Curated by Ben Quilty and Michael Dagostino, Another Day in Paradise was developed by Campbelltown Arts Centre and first presented as part of Sydney Festival. This exhibition presents a vast and sobering series of powerful portraits by Sukumaran, painted during his incarceration at Bali’s Kerobokan jail and from his final incarceration on Nusa Kambangan Island.
Another Day in Paradise highlights the importance of forgiveness and compassion for humanity, while proving the profound power of art to change lives.
Tuggeranong Arts Centre CEO Rauny Worm emphasises, ‘the Centre is very much aware of the sensitivities of this exhibition and the ethical and moral complexity surrounding Sukumaran’s story.’ For this reason, TAC will present these works along with ‘The Human Condition,’ a suite of public programs that invite the community to explore the many difficult themes and questions emerging from the works and the associated story.
Happening until Sunday 29 April at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway.
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INCOMMENSURABLE PHOTOMEDIA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION AND JACQUELINE BRADLEY FIGURE IN THE LANDSCAPE
In even the most perfunctory effort to describe the characteristic phenomena of our age, we are struck time and again by how much the world is out of joint – by the incredible disparities in the circumstances and conditions of different parts of society and different parts of the world, in people’s lived experience and what they can possibly hope for.
Curated by Terence Maloon, the works in this exhibition by Nick Danziger, Merilyn Fairskye, Ciara O’Brien, David Stephenson, Martin Walch, Anne Zahalka set up conflicting perspectives that highlight some of the more troubling aspects of our globalised age.
Jacqueline Bradley’s works combine found materials – rocks, fencing wire, and dirt – with intimate bodily objects – combs, thimbles and scarves – in playful, delicately poised combinations. Sharing the gallery with Sidney Nolan’s Riverbend, these small sculptures reflect the artist’s interaction with the landscape and articulate some of the complexities encountered when negotiating our presence in the Australian environment.
An exhibition of Jacqueline Bradley exhibits nationally and internationally and is a PhD candidate and lecturer in the Sculpture Workshop at the ANU School of Art and Design.
Happening until Sunday 8 April at ANU Drill Gallery, Kingsley Street, Building 29, Acton. Free entry.
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‘TRANSITIONS’
Artists: Helen Bodycomb, Pamela Irving, Rachel Bremner, Caitlin Hughes, Kate Butler
Featuring work by five leading mosaic artists, Transitions will explore the mosaic as a vehicle for complex artistic expression and conceptual investigation using traditional methods and experimental techniques.
In the last two decades there has been a resurgence of the ancient craft of mosaics both internationally and in Australia, with numerous Australian practitioners gaining international recognition. Despite the current surge in contemporary mosaics in Australia it is a little known phenomena. The exhibition seeks to address this imbalance.
Happening until Saturday 5 May at Craft ACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building, City.
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EXHIBITION ‘FUNCTIONAL SHADOWS: MARILOU CHAGNAUD’
2017 Artist-in-Residence Marilou Chagnaud will present a new body of work for her solo exhibition Functional Shadows.
Functional Shadows narrates a journey between two places, a research period at the Australian War Memorial followed by a residence at Gudgenby Ready-Cut Cottage in the Namadgi National Park. During two weeks, I explored the AWM collection of objects, studying materials, collecting shapes and stories. My research led me to pay attention to the history of camouflage in Australia during World War II, specifically the use of shadows to create visual confusion. The exhibition will present a body of works questioning our reading of forms and objects as well as
pushing the lines between function and abstraction.
Marilou Chagnaud is a French artist and designer established in Canberra. Approaching paper with an eye to its sculptural possibilities, she explores the deployment of printed patterns into spatial installations, objects and sculptures, investigating the path from two to three-dimensional space as well as the notions of repetition and perception.
Presented in partnership with ACT Parks and Conservation Service and the Australian War Memorial.
Happening until Saturday 5 May at Craft ACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building, City.
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FREE EXHIBITIONS AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Parliament House we are running a jam-packed program of events, including two free exhibitions.
Exhibition: Design in a decade – The Design in a Decade – The 1980s
Step back in time with the Parliament House Art Collection as we revisit the 1980’s. Bold colours and geometric shapes abound in celebration of a rich decade in Australian art, craft and design.
Location: Exhibition area, level 1.
Exhibition: From Competition to Completion: Building Australian Parliament House.
The construction of a permanent Parliament House within a 10 year period remains an architectural feat unrivalled in Australia. Come and see the unique objects, images and artworks that document the building of an icon.
Location: Exhibition area, level 1.
Happening until Sunday 13 May at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Canberra.
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YES: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1967 REFERENDUM
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the Museum of Australian Democracy is launching a new, collaborative exhibition.
The national referendum on 27 May 1967 was a historic one. An overwhelming majority of Australians – over 90 per cent – voted ‘Yes’ to allowing the federal government to make laws in relation to Aboriginal people and to allowing Aboriginal people to be included in the census.
In Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum, discover the historic events and strong relationships involved in making the referendum happen and explore the significance of the referendum today.
Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum is a joint exhibition by the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Reconciliation Australia.
Happening until Friday 25 May at the Museum of Australian Democracy, King George Terrace, 18, Parkes.
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THE ART OF SCIENCE: BAUDIN’S VOYAGERS 1800-1804
See exquisite illustrations of Australian animals and marine life as well as striking portraits of Aboriginal people, rare documents and hand-drawn maps from Nicolas Baudin’s expedition to Australia. Discover the ambitions behind this lavishly funded French voyage and experience a captivating fusion of art and science.
Happening until Sunday 24 June at National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF
This collection exhibition draws attention to portraits of Australians whose unique life experiences symbolise social and cultural themes. The portraits attest to the facility of photographic portraiture to convey compelling psychological depth.
Happening until Friday 7 September at the National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.
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1968: CHANGING TIMES
Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll…and a missing prime minister.
1968 was momentous. A time of tumultuous world events, including the Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy.
At home in Australia, we struggled with the fallout from the December 1967 disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt and growing unrest about conscription for overseas military service.
From Hendrix’s blistering solos and far-out fashions to a swinging counter-culture, there was a strong sense that the world was rapidly changing. Where were we headed?
The opening of the National Library’s lakeside building in Canberra in August 1968 was a moment of national pride and achievement in the midst of this turbulent time.
Revisit the 1960s as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the building’s opening, and reflect on what was happening in the world, in Australia and in Canberra at the time.
Showing until Sunday 12 August at the National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.
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MEGAN HINTON: UNITED CONSTRUCTS
This is new series of etchings and screen printed works are influenced by the Bauhaus design movement, Russian Constructivism and abstraction – it takes inspiration from our built environment, dissecting each segment, line and shape to create newly constructed compositions of repurposed architectural forms.
This series of work and exhibition is supported by Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation.
Showing until 7 April at Megalo Print Studio + Gallery, 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
A preview of new work by trailblazing stencil artist Luke Cornish (ELK).
Luke Cornish’s current practice is focussed on the war ravaged streets of Syria, and the individuals caught in the conflict. More specifically, Cornish aims to put a human face to the effects of war, and to portray the hope and positivity which he encountered there.
Works are a mixture of stencil, aerosol and sublimation on aluminium on canvas. Sublimation printing is a process of heating dye and transferring onto a medium such as paper or plastic.
This exhibition is presented alongside Another Day in Paradise.
Happening until Sunday 29 April 2018 from 10am–5pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway. Free entry.
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ART DECO
Comprised entirely of works selected from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian vitalism, capturing Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture, and technology.
In the 1920s, Australian artists rebelled against the austerity of World War I to create images of an abundant nation filled with strong, youthful figures, capturing the vitalism of a nation reborn.
Technological advancements and urbanisation influenced the emergence of Art Deco: a new aesthetic in art, architecture, design and fashion.
Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian Vitalism, including Rayner Hoff’s architectural frieze Deluge – stampede of the lower gods 1927, Jean Broome-Norton’s Abundance 1934 and Napier Waller’s painting, I’ll put a girdle round about the earth 1933, which captures Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture and technology.
Showing until Monday 31 December 2018 7 days from 10am-5pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.
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Deeds Not Words: The Bessie Rischbieth Collection
National Library of Australia is proudly representing the opportunity to see the collection of Bessie Rischbieth, a prominent figure in Australian and international feminism.
During her stay in England in 1913, Bessie Rischbieth witnessed the whirlwind of the suffragettes’ struggle for the right to vote, which was then at its height.
Fascinated by the charisma of the suffragettes and their militant actions, she gathered memorabilia of the movement, building a collection of photographs, pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, suffrage periodicals, postcards and correspondence. She continued to grow the collection for the remainder of her life.
Rischbieth bequeathed this ‘living memorial’ to the National Library of Australia.
Free entry.
Showing until 19 August daily from 10 am to 5 pm at National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West.
BEHIND THE LINES 2017: THE THREE RING CIRCUS
Roll up, roll up to Behind the Lines 2017 and marvel at the political cartooning spectacle that is The Three-Ring Circus.
Showcasing the year’s best political cartoons, The Three-Ring Circus captures a world where fact and fiction collide and ringmasters, jugglers and acrobats have all stepped into the political Big Top.
From postal votes and citizenship chaos to penalty rates and constitutional recognition, 2017 was a tumultuous year in politics. Its cavalcade of political characters and sensational events provided rich material for our nation’s cartoonists who continue to look behind the lines of the daily political sideshows to capture the spirit of our democracy in all its passion, scepticism and humour.
Behind the Lines 2017 is on now at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Open 9 am – 5 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the Museum of Australian Democracy is launching a new, collaborative exhibition. Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum explores the journey of Australia’s most successful referendum campaign and asks what this far-reaching change means today.
This is a joint exhibition by the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Reconciliation Australia.
Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum is open now at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Open 9am – 5pm daily.
For more information visit the website.
Emerging Contemporaries
Emerging Contemporaries is the Craft ACT National Award Exhibition for early career artists.
This exhibition plays a pivotal role in supporting and transitioning artists into professional practice and placing Australian artists in view of the national cultural collecting institutions, business and industry, and audience.
On display at CraftACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building. Email craftact@craftact.org.au or call 6262 9333 for more information.
The Opening Day: 9 May 1927
Old Parliament House was once brand new. What was it like to be a spectator at the opening ceremony?
This new exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of Old Parliament House and tells an important story in Australia’s democratic history from the perspective of onlookers in the crowd. Follow The Opening Day: 9 May 1927 around the corridors and discover the pomp and pageantry, humour and tragedy of this historic day.
The Opening Day: 9 May 1927 is on now at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Open 9am – 5pm daily until 2 May 2018. For more information visit: moadoph.gov.au
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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