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Your essential guide to what’s on in Canberra this week!
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21 THINGS NOT TO MISS
THE COMMONS 2017
In 2016 the inaugural The Commons Street Feast attracted over 50,000 Canberrans across 10 days of pure, glorious indulgence! Returning for 2017 from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, The Commons is bringing over 20 of Australia’s most mouthwatering food trucks, dedicated craft beer and wine bars, the completely insta- worthy Pimms Garden, plus a whole host of events, entertainment and installations to satisfy your innermost gluttonous desires.
Featuring food from:
Hoy Pinoy | Down N’ Out | Mary’s | Gelato Messina | Maverick Wings | Pimp My Chimney | MEET | De Wafel | Kransky Brothers | Killa Fries | Two Fat Indians | Getintheq | The Avocado Hut | That Arancini Guy Soul Cartel | Graze Expectations | Twistto
It is a free event and open to all ages with licensed 18+ bar areas on site. The Commons Street Feast is open for dinner every night and from midday on weekends with activities for the kids during the day.
Happening from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, Regatta Point.
• Monday 5pm – 9pm
• Tuesday 5pm – 9pm
• Wednesday 5pm – 9pm
• Thursday 5pm – 10pm
• Friday 5pm – 11pm
• Saturday 12pm – 11pm • Sunday 12pm – 9pm
Find more information via the website.
Styling Tips With Terri Winter From Top3 By Design
top3 by design is against “throwawayism” They believe in buying less and buying better.
You can be on trend without discarding your decor every year. Learn how to add key original design pieces to freshen up your home for the summer season – without discarding what you have. Terri believes your home should be a tapestry which reflects your own individual style – with pieces from the journey of your life – not look like you walked in and bought a showroom.
Mix brands, mix styles, and have a truly personal home that you want to come home to and entertain in. Bring along images of your home for advice on a few key additions to really lift your space – without starting over! In this session Terri will show you through many different styles, room by room, and share some images of her own home in a discussion about making your home a true refection of the very best of you.
Terri and her team will show you how you use the new top3 AR App to look at furniture pieces in your very own home. Currently a host on Australia by Design on Channel 10, and a judge on the Australian International Design Awards, Terri has more than 15 years experience in styling and working with original design.
Ticket $20+bf. Redeemed for $20 Canberra Centre Gift Card on arrival. Purchase via Eventbrite.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 11 am – 12 pm at Canberra Centre, Level One, opposite Apple.
LUCY SUGERMAN – IN CONCERT
After a stint on The Voice Australia, Lucy Sugerman is returning to her roots as a songwriter, and performing her first headline show in Canberra.
At just 16 years old, Sugerman has gone from busking in the streets to captivating the hearts of millions nationwide. Sugerman’s exceptional voice is well beyond her years, her incredible range surprises and captivates the audience, and her poetic lyrics resonate with everyone, young and old.
Supported by two of Canberra’s finest songstresses, Amber Nichols and Sophie Edwards.
Happening Sunday 3 December from 6 pm at The Street, 15 Childers Street, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
Colourathon 2017
Colourathon is a 12-hour art-marathon and world-first initiative on Thursday, November, run by the young women of Big hART’s Project O initiative at the National Gallery of Australia. Launched by Rosie Batty, Colourathon brings together community, businesses and government to colour for change to address one of Australia’s most critical issues, family violence.
The colouring in art marathon will be held in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery of Australia on Thursday 30th November. There will also be large-scale murals, weaving, live music and films taking place throughout the event, and from 4-7pm the general public are invited to join in and colour for change.
Colourathon is the brainchild of campaigning arts organisation Big hART, that has been working with young women in Roebourne WA, Cooma NSW, Wynyard TAS and Canberra to address this entrenched issue, through a strategy called Project O. Harnessing the global trend of colouring in for mindfulness, every hour of colouring in will raise funds for specialist childhood trauma training for staff in women’s shelters. Statistics show that 1 in 3 women over the age of 15 in Australia
have experienced physical violence, 50% of those who have experienced violence have children in their care, with the average age of a child fleeing violence and needing crisis care just 2 ½ years old, there is a critical need for specialist services which support children in women’s shelters.
You can support the young women to colour for change by participating in Colourathon from 4-7pm on 30 November at the NGA, or support their crowdfunding campaign.
Find out more at www.colourathon.com
Magda Szubanski ‘Address to the National Press Club’
Women in Media Canberra is delighted to announce Magda Szubanski will be their next speaker at the National Press Club on 29 November.
With the results of Australia’s same-sex marriage in, Magda promises to provide some insightful commentary on how the vote has played out and where to next.
Magda Szubanski is one of Australia’s most loved and respected actors. She is best known for her roles’ as Mrs Hoggett in the Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning film Babe and its sequel Babe: Pig In The City, and also her performance as Sharon Strzelecki in the hit television series and now feature film Kath and Kimderella. Magda teamed up with the Babe creators again to voice the box office hit Happy Feet and its’ sequel Happy Feet 2. Her other film credits include Santa’s Apprentice, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, alongside the late Steve Irwin, Son Of The Mask, with Jamie Kennedy and Alan Cumming, The Golden Compass, with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, and the Australian films Dr Plonk directed by Rolf de Heer and Bran Nu Dae by Rachel Perkins.
In addition to her acting work, in October 2015 Magda release her hugely successful first book, Reckoning. Heartbreaking, joyous, traumatic, intimate and revelatory, Reckoning is the book where Magda Szubanski tells her story.
Reckoning is the winner of the 2016 ABIA Book of the Year, 2016 ABIA Biography of the Year, 2016 Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice Award, 2016 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction, 2016 Indie Award for Non-Fiction; and has been shortlisted for the 2016 ABIA Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year and 2016 Dobbie Literary Award.
Happening Wednesday 29 November from 11.30 am – 1.30 pm at the National Press Club of Australia. Tickets available from the National Press Club website.
MAMMA MIA!
Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s classic songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s MAMMA MIA! is a heart-warming tale. It tells us of a young bride-to-be on the eve of her wedding, who wants to discover the identity of her father. She brings together three men from her mother’s past, back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good musical.
MAMMA MIA! is a global phenomenon, and now, in a stunning new production, you can join the party of a lifetime! A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is a fabulous night out whatever your age!
Happening Friday 24 November until Sunday 17 November from 7.30pm at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic. Tickets available online.
Christmas Carnival In The City
In The City Canberra will be delivering this year’s ‘Christmas Carnival In The City’ taking place from 12pm till late on 1, 2 and 3 December in City Walk, Petrie Plaza, and Garema place.
Christmas Carnival In The City is sure to provide the full carnival experience, with rides for all ages including dodgem cars and sideshow alley. Food and drink will also be on offer with the Sweet Tooth Dessert Markets and Burgers and BBQ Markets in City Walk. There will be an array of delectable treats including beers from Bentspoke Brewing Co, crepes from Le Petit Breton and Gelato from the Via Dolce stretch limousine.
In The City Canberra will be providing subsidised amusement rides at key times throughout the event. With $5 rides on Friday 1 December between the hours of 5pm-8pm, and again on Sunday 3 December between 12pm-3pm. But it wouldn’t be a Christmas carnival without candy canes, a roving elf or Santa, ambient carols, tinsel and fairy lights.
Happening 1-3 December on City Walk, Canberra City from Friday 1 December: 12pm-10pm, Saturday 2 December: 12pm-10pm and Sunday 3 December: 12pm-6pm.
For more information and the full list of vendors head to the Christmas Carnival event page.
French Gin Degustation Dinner at Buvette
Join The Martini Whisperer for a very special evening at Buvette Bistro in the Hotel Realm on Thursday 30 November.
The Martini Whisperer is partnering with Buvette’s Chef and his team to present a five-course degustation dinner complete with matching cocktails.
Naturally, the soirée will start with Martinis on arrival.
I’m excited to showcase just how special the French Gins I’ve chosen for the evening are, and the Chef will create dishes inspired by, and including them in some instances!
Tickets are $150.00 per head all inclusive. Places will be limited to 30 guests only, so please book directly at buvette@domahotels.com.au.
Happening Thursday 30 November 6.30-11pm at Buvette Bistro and Wine Bar, inside Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton.
Find more information here.
Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia proudly present a new star-studded exhibition, Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits.
Starstruck explores the striking portraits emerging from 100 years of Australian movies. It features famous Australian actors and iconic films, as well as highlighting the lesser-known early years of our film industry. Many items are available for the public to see for the very first time.
Audiences will be treated to rare film posters, 1930s scrapbooks of aspiring actors, and original costumes from iconic movies such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Career, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Showing from 10 November – 4 March 2018 at the National Portrait Gallery, Parkes.
Find more information on the website.
CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD DEPOT MARKETS
Immerse yourself in everything Christmassy! The Old Bus Depot Markets are open every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas in December.
Why visit? Stock up on everything you will need for Christmas. From the large array of unique and handcrafted gifts for loved ones, to items to decorate your home for the festive season.
You’ll find wreaths, table centre pieces, candles, handmade stockings and advent calendars. Purchase a live Christmas tree from St Nicholas Trees. Order a personalised Christmas bauble.
Buy delicious Christmas fare including cakes, gingerbread houses, mince tarts, puddings, shortbread, party dips, farmhouse cheeses, olives and more.
Happening every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas from 10 am to 4 pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
THE GRAPEST 5K RUN…SIP HAPPENS
You’ve never run a race quite like this one! The latest crazy thing to hit Australia is the Grapest 5K Run… sip happens!
Take an outdoor evening adventure… a fun run with a cork-stopping twist. Imagine running through the vineyards and trails of one of the most exquisite wine regions in Australia at dusk – a five kilometre or 10 kilometre sunset run – followed by a one kilometre wine tasting walk! One kilometre, four wine tasting stations, eight beautiful wines.
It is just long enough to get the heart rate up if that’s your thing, short enough to suit the more laid-back adventurer, and just right for everyone! Whether you’re a running enthusiast, a lover of fine wines, or just love a great time out, the Grapest 5k Run is a race like no other.
Whatever you prefer, you will never have another experience like the Grapest 5k Run! And then party on … stay as the sun sets … play, take a tour, kick back, and have a blast with live band, ‘Hurricane Fall’!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Lake George Winery, Federal Highway, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
HYPER REAL
A levitating man, a genetically engineered baby, towering giants – welcome to humanity amplified in Hyper Real. This blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia is a compelling chronicle of the cycles of life, our constant need for connection and explores the fundamental question: what makes us human? Featuring uncanny figures with painted silicon skin, glass eyes, human hair and cutting-edge digital art, Hyper Real provokes reflection, fascination, fear and joy. From eerily lifelike sculptures to out-of-this-world virtual reality, this major exhibition charts the evolution of hyper-realism into the 21st century.
Hyper Real presents major works from early American pioneers George Segal, John De Andrea and Duane Hanson, celebrated Australian artists Patricia Piccinini, Ron Mueck and Sam Jinks, international masters Maurizio Cattelan (Italy), Berlinde de Bruyckere (Belgium), Evan Penny (Canada), Sun Yuan and Peng Yu (China) and many more.
Showing until 18 February from 10am – 5pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes. Tickets from $25pp for adults available through event website.
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 – $60. One stand including sparkling to begin and tea selection for two – $80
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.
Insta-Ready Workshop
Take your makeup skills to the next level! Exclusive Insta-Ready Workshop held in store at Napoleon Perdis. Two hours, four steps, one bangin’ daytime look!
This two-hour workshop is designed to demystify makeup and teach you how to create the ultimate daytime look. Taking hands-on approach, watch a highly experienced makeup artist demonstrate the look, broken down into four stages, and then recreate the look yourself, under their guidance.
Perfect for all ages 16 and up, this workshop is suitable for the makeup beginner, to the makeup obsessed.
Visit the store today to book your spot.
Happening Friday 1 December at Napoleon Perdis, Canberra Centre. Find more information here.
CHRISTMAS KIDS AT THE OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS
Christmas Kids will have the kids laughing at our cheeky resident elf entertaining the crowds from The Fool Factory, they can get up close to the animals with a petting zoo from Bowral Farmyard Friends among other fun and playful amenities.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 10 am to 4 pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT.
See website for more information.
Pialligo Estate Academy
The Pialligo Estate Academy reflects the diversification and sustainability of the Estate by delivering an array of unique and innovative lifestyle, educational and vocational training programs to enhance personal development, engage social groups, build teams and inspire quality hospitality practices.
The Academy Masters will share their first-hand knowledge, skills, experiences and techniques which will heighten interests, foster passions and enhance lifestyles.
Find out more here.
CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY
Murrumbateman Winery’s wine dogs, Mollie and Tannin, are hosting a Christmas Dog Day. They’re inviting friendly canines and their human companions to join in the festive fun and have their photo taken with Santa.
Mollie and Tannin were rescue dogs and they want to give back this Christmas. They’ve organised a wishing bone in the cellar door and are hoping to get enough dog toys donated that every dog and puppy at the ACT RSPCA can get a Christmas present this year.
Happening Saturday 2 December at Murrumbateman Winery, 131 McIntosh Circuit, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
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!
Happening from 16 November to 30 September 2018 from 9am-5pm daily at Questacon, Parkes.
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 9am – 5pm. For more information, visit the website.
Let Me See My Baby – Canberra
This is an evening for ANYONE passionate about stepping forward with understanding, dignity and compassion into the lives of women who have a child die during pregnancy or soon after birth.
Amy Banson will lead be leading the discussion for exploration around best ways to support bereaved woman and their families with four expert panel members.
It’s about conversation and exploration. It’s about what we can do for and with someone in the space where birth meets death. Profits are being donated back into the community.
Happening Monday 4 December from 6-9pm at the National Press Club of Australia.
Find more information via Facebook and buy tickets at TryBooking.
Showtime Saturdays
Casino Canberra’s Showtime Saturdays will see different themed performances every fortnight by some of Australia’s best talent. Entertainment starts at 9pm and is completely FREE.
Come see outstanding vocalists such as Robyn Loau (from Australia’s biggest girl band ‘Girlfriend’), M.C. Hayes Loau, Matilda Moran, Ben Palumbo and Dina David. Plus, performances by Hot Disco Dolls and GG Showgirls, just to name a few.
Happening Saturday 11 November – Broadway Nights at 9 PM, 10 PM and 11 PM at Casino Canberra, Binara Street, City.
GETTING INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT?
CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY
Murrumbateman Winery’s wine dogs, Mollie and Tannin, are hosting a Christmas Dog Day. They’re inviting friendly canines and their human companions to join in the festive fun and have their photo taken with Santa.
Mollie and Tannin were rescue dogs and they want to give back this Christmas. They’ve organised a wishing bone in the cellar door and are hoping to get enough dog toys donated that every dog and puppy at the ACT RSPCA can get a Christmas present this year.
Happening Saturday 2 December at Murrumbateman Winery, 131 McIntosh Circuit, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD DEPOT MARKETS
Immerse yourself in everything Christmassy! The Old Bus Depot Markets are open every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas in December.
Why visit? Stock up on everything you will need for Christmas. From the large array of unique and handcrafted gifts for loved ones, to items to decorate your home for the festive season.
You’ll find wreaths, table centre pieces, candles, handmade stockings and advent calendars. Purchase a live Christmas tree from St Nicholas Trees. Order a personalised Christmas bauble.
Buy delicious Christmas fare including cakes, gingerbread houses, mince tarts, puddings, shortbread, party dips, farmhouse cheeses, olives and more.
Happening every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas from 10 am to 4 pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
CANBERRA OPERA’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE OPERA
This year’s concert features a mix of well-known arias and carols as well as some lesser known works. The newly formed Canberra Opera Chorus and the Black Mountain Piano Quartet will also be performing. Get in quick as there are limited seats available at the venue, Smith’s Alternative in the city.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Happening Monday 27 November from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Smith’s Alternative, Alinga Street Canberra.
See website for more information.
CHRISTMAS KIDS AT THE OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS
Christmas Kids will have the kids laughing at our cheeky resident elf entertaining the crowds from The Fool Factory, they can get up close to the animals with a petting zoo from Bowral Farmyard Friends among other fun and playful amenities.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 10 am to 4 pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT.
See website for more information.
ECO ELVES NIGHT MARKET
The Eco-Elves Night Market showcases and celebrates local, handmade, eco-friendly, fair-trade and up-cycled gifts. Eco-minded shoppers return each year for the diverse array of stalls, the local food and wine, live music, the lake views at sunset and the family-friendly atmosphere.
The market takes place on the picturesque grasslands by the lake outside the Canberra Environment Centre and is easily accessible by bike, public transport and car.
Happening Friday 1 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Canberra Environment Centre, Canberra Environment Centre, Cnr Lennox Crossing and Lawson Crescent, Acton, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
MARYMEAD’S CHRISTMAS GARAGE & PLANT SALE
Come along to Marymead’s Christmas Garage and Plant Sale at their new location! Get your Christmas shopping done early all while supporting Marymead! There will be quality plants, books, toys, clothing, craft and bric-a-brac for sale as well as the Woodcraft Guild selling wooden toys perfect for Christmas!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 9 am to 1 pm at Rheinberger Centre, corner of Loch & Weston Streets, Yarralumla.
See website for more information.
COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS: GOLD CREEK CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
A part of the Gold Creek Christmas Countdown 25 November – 24 December. The National Dinosaur Museum also is participating in a night opening also 6th & 13th December. Entertainment, activities and special offers all month.
Happening Friday 1 December and Saturday 2 December at Cockington Green Gardens, 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls.
See website for more information.
FOOD & DRINK
THE COMMONS 2017
In 2016 the inaugural The Commons Street Feast attracted over 50,000 Canberrans across 10 days of pure, glorious indulgence! Returning for 2017 from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, The Commons is bringing over 20 of Australia’s most mouthwatering food trucks, dedicated craft beer and wine bars, the completely insta- worthy Pimms Garden, plus a whole host of events, entertainment and installations to satisfy your innermost gluttonous desires.
Featuring food from:
Hoy Pinoy | Down N’ Out | Mary’s | Gelato Messina | Maverick Wings Pimp My Chimney | MEET | De Wafel | Kransky Brothers | Killa Fries | Two Fat Indians | Getintheq | The Avocado Hut | That Arancini Guy Soul Cartel | Graze Expectations | Twistto
It is a free event and open to all ages with licensed 18+ bar areas on site. The Commons Street Feast is open for dinner every night and from midday on weekends with activities for the kids during the day.
Happening from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, Regatta Point.
• Monday 5pm – 9pm
• Tuesday 5pm – 9pm
• Wednesday 5pm – 9pm
• Thursday 5pm – 10pm
• Friday 5pm – 11pm
• Saturday 12pm – 11pm • Sunday 12pm – 9pm
Find more information via the website.
SPRING FEAST AT LANTERNE ROOMS
Spring is in the air… and on the plate at Lanterne Rooms!
Come out of hibernation, catch up with friends and family over their Spring Feast banquet – 6 courses! Featuring fantastic new dishes from our freshly bloomed Spring menu. Bookings essential.
Happening until Thursday 30 November at Lanterne Rooms, Shop 3, Blamey Place, Campbell. Cost is $50 per person for a six-course banquet. Minimum of six people.
Check out the website for further information.
THE GRAPEST 5K RUN…SIP HAPPENS
You’ve never run a race quite like this one! The latest crazy thing to hit Australia is the Grapest 5K Run… sip happens!
Take an outdoor evening adventure… a fun run with a cork-stopping twist. Imagine running through the vineyards and trails of one of the most exquisite wine regions in Australia at dusk – a five kilometre or 10 kilometre sunset run – followed by a one kilometre wine tasting walk! One kilometre, four wine tasting stations, eight beautiful wines.
It is just long enough to get the heart rate up if that’s your thing, short enough to suit the more laid-back adventurer, and just right for everyone! Whether you’re a running enthusiast, a lover of fine wines, or just love a great time out, the Grapest 5k Run is a race like no other.
Whatever you prefer, you will never have another experience like the Grapest 5k Run! And then party on … stay as the sun sets … play, take a tour, kick back, and have a blast with live band, ‘Hurricane Fall’!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Lake George Winery, Federal Highway, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
SPRING FEAST AT LILOTANG
Lilotang’s Spring Feast banquet covers five courses featuring delish new dishes from our new menu. Grab some friends, spring on in!
Happening until 30 November at Lilotang, Burbury Close, Barton.
$49.50 per person for five-course banquet. Minimum of 6 persons. Must be pre-booked.
Bookings essential via the website.
Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House
Why wait for summer? Spring into action, gather your friends and head to Old Parliament House for Friday Night Drinks. This weekly event is back in 2017 with new themes, great food and entertainment to match.
The season kicks on Friday 22 September 22 and runs until Friday 15 December. Each week will see a different themed event brought to the courtyard of one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Think Salsa and Sangria, Aperol Sunset Sessions and a Pimms Garden Party.
Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House are the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather and kick-start the weekend.
For more information and a full list of weekly themes click here.
Happening on Friday afternoons until 15 December, from 4pm until late at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
CANBERRA SECRETS – CAFE CULTURE WALKING TOUR
These easy walking tours ensure maximum enjoyment and taste temptation galore. Great for coffee fiends or those who just love cafés. Enjoy coffee and delectable treats. Take part in a Coffee Cupping Session with leading industry and internationally-acclaimed experts.
Discover Canberra’s café past and present as this walk leads you on a café and coffee journey. You’ll unearth quirky stories as you wander through some of Canberra’s hidden café secrets.
On 1 December from 9am-12noon starting at Bailey’s Corner and finishing in New Acton. Visit the website for more information.
WODEN VIEW CLUB LUNCHEON
Woden View Club Luncheon: a delicious 2-course luncheon. You’ll will be entertained by Jayz Dance Academy. This is an activity to support The Smith Family and its Learning for Life Program, which helps children in need with their education.
Cost is $27. November 28 at 11.30am. Canberra Southern Cross Club, Wooden.
RSVP November 22. Ph: 0427383343.
Happening Tuesday 28 November from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip.
See website for more information.
Pialligo Estate Academy
The Pialligo Estate Academy reflects the diversification and sustainability of the Estate by delivering an array of unique and innovative lifestyle, educational and vocational training programs to enhance personal development, engage social groups, build teams and inspire quality hospitality practices.
The Academy Masters will share their first-hand knowledge, skills, experiences and techniques which will heighten interests, foster passions and enhance lifestyles.
This week the masterclasses on offer include Italian Kitchen, Mini Masters Pies and Pastries for the kids.
Find out more here.
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 – $60. One stand including sparkling to begin and tea selection for two – $80
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.
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.
TWILIGHT RIDE
Burnelee Excursions, Poachers Pantry and Eden Road Wines are working together to stage an exciting and adventurous night. Starting the evening will be a twilight horseback ride by Burnelee seeing the beautiful landscapes of the countryside, followed by Smoked meats tasting by Poachers Pantry and wine tasting by Eden Road wines. 5:00pm Arrival for a 5:30pm – 7:30pm Ride.
Happening until 16 December at Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, 320 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima. Find more information here.
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
MAMMA MIA!
Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s classic songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s MAMMA MIA! is a heart-warming tale. It tells us of a young bride-to-be on the eve of her wedding, who wants to discover the identity of her father. She brings together three men from her mother’s past, back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the story and the music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good musical.
MAMMA MIA! is a global phenomenon, and now, in a stunning new production, you can join the party of a lifetime! A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is a fabulous night out whatever your age!
Happening Friday 24 November until Sunday 17 November from 7.30pm at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic. Tickets available online.
LUCY SUGERMAN – IN CONCERT
After a stint on The Voice Australia, Lucy Sugerman is returning to her roots as a songwriter, and performing her first headline show in Canberra.
At just 16 years old, Sugerman has gone from busking in the streets to captivating the hearts of millions nationwide. Sugerman’s exceptional voice is well beyond her years, her incredible range surprises and captivates the audience, and her poetic lyrics resonate with everyone, young and old.
Supported by two of Canberra’s finest songstresses, Amber Nichols and Sophie Edwards.
Happening Sunday 3 December from 6 pm at The Street, 15 Childers Street, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
AUSTRALIA DAY BY JONATHAN BIGGINS
Join with Canberra REP as we bring fun and laughter to the stage at Theatre 3. A snapshot of a typical Australian country town where life is laid back and carefree, well almost! The Australia Day committee is charged with putting together the ultimate cultural celebration of what it means to be Australian, unfortunately they couldn’t organise a chook raffle in a pub – let alone agree on the event. This play is rapidly becoming a classic Australian comedy.
Happening Thursday 16 November to Saturday 2 December from 2 pm and 8 pm at Theatre 3, 3 Repertory Lane, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
See website for more information.
IN OUR OWN WORDS – LIVE
Join author Irfan Master and the In Our Own Words writing group in The Hunting Lodge at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for an afternoon of readings and a special live music performance.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 4 pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway.
See website for more information.
CANBERRA RECORDER AND EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY: THE RECORDER SINGS
Experience the rich and varied sound of the recorder brought to life by Canberra Recorder and Early Music Society (CREMS) within the unique acoustic environment of the High Court of Australia.
CREMS is delighted to showcase the renaissance sound in contrast to the contemporary style, the romantic repertoire for orchestra in comparison with the jazzy ensemble, and more. If you have ever considered the recorder to be limited this concert will change your mind.
Happening Sunday 3 December from 1.30pm at High Court of Australia, 40 Parkes Place, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
THE ORIGINAL WAILERS FT AL ANDERSON
Reggae Royalty, Jamaica’s The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson return to perform the iconic BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS album “LEGEND” in Full, plus a special encore of Greatest Hits. A unique experience of the biggest Reggae act of all time is sure to have you swaying and singing along to songs that have captured fans from all generations.
On 3 December, doors open at 7pm at The Basement, Canberra, 2 Cohen St, Belconnen. Visit the website for more information.
CANBERRA OPERA’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE OPERA
This year’s concert features a mix of well-known arias and carols as well as some lesser known works. The newly formed Canberra Opera Chorus and the Black Mountain Piano Quartet will also be performing. Get in quick as there are limited seats available at the venue, Smith’s Alternative in the city.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Happening Monday 27 November from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Smith’s Alternative, Alinga Street Canberra.
See website for more information.
LAKESIDE@5 PRESENTS LULU SWING
Join in at The Hunting Lodge overlooking Lake Tuggeranong for a special summer edition of the Lakeside@5 live music series with Lulu Swing.
Lulu Swing is a Canberra swing/Hot Club/Latin acoustic jazz lineup featuring: Angelo O’Reilly (guitar); Douglas Macnicol (violin); Consul O’Reilly (upright bass); Ron Cameron (guitar); Rich Starke (guitar); Jonathan Jones (percussion). The band will be joined by Monica Moore on vocals.
Happening Friday 1 December from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Hunting Lodge, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street, Greenway.
See website for more information.
HAPPY AXE: Dream Punching
Dream Punching posits an alternate realittrip-hoptrip hop, violin, musical saw, and beat-driven dream pop grow wild in the ground, waiting for trained masters like Happy Axe to dig them up, arrange them and trim them into perfect sonic bonsai.
After touring Japan in July and being nominated for two National Live Music Awards in October, Happy Axe has now accomplished a body of work that builds on the ideas of place explored in her debut EP, ‘This Topia’. Dream Punching has a sound-pallete of vocals, saw and violin, chopped, re-pitched, and crafted into experimental pop songs. This will be a once-only launch night performance where Happy Axe is joined on stage by an entourage of some of Canberra’s favourite sound making musicians. Special guests TEEM + Toby Graham.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 8:15pm at The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
CHRISTMAS BUSH DANCE
Join your MFS friends for a great evening of entertainment and dance. An opportunity to renew old acquaintances and meet new friends.
The program will be Bush dances with perhaps a few Irish thrown in. As always, all dances will be taught and called on the night, so you don’t need any experience. Everyone welcome.
Music by the Bush Capital Band
Please bring a plate of supper to share about 10pm during the dance.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 6:30pm to 11:30pm at Yarralumla Woolshed, 208 Cotter Road, Yarralumla.
See website for more information.
A VERY CANBERRA COMEDY FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS
Canberra Comedy Festival has a very special Christmas present for you!
Join the festival’s best comedians for A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas as they get you into the festive spirit in an amazing show packed with comedy superstars. This two hour showcase event features some of the very best acts from the 2018 festival line-up, as well as other festival favourites!
Don’t wait until March 2018 to get your laughter fix. Get your tickets this Xmas for the best Santa-sack full of laughs this side of the North Pole!
Happening Friday 2 December from 7.30 pm at Llewellyn Hall, William Herbert Place, Building 100, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
Showtime Saturdays
Casino Canberra’s Showtime Saturdays will see different themed performances every fortnight by some of Australia’s best talent. Entertainment starts at 9pm and is completely FREE.
Come see outstanding vocalists such as Robyn Loau (from Australia’s biggest girl band ‘Girlfriend’), M.C. Hayes Loau, Matilda Moran, Ben Palumbo and Dina David. Plus, performances by Hot Disco Dolls and GG Showgirls, just to name a few.
Happening every Saturday at 9PM, 10PM and 11PM at Casino Canberra, Binara Street, City.
JAZZ AT THE HOUSE
Enjoy an evening of hot food, cool jazz and great wine with Jazz at University House on the last Friday of every month. Music starts at 8 pm. Share plates and drinks available for purchase from 7 pm.
Friday 24 November Miroslav Bukovsky/Tom Fell Quartet – Tribute to Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan
Happening at the Common Room, University House, 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton.
See website for more information.
SWITCHED ON: THE MUSICAL
Live unscripted comedy inspired by you…and this time set to music. Join the Lightbulb players for a musical extravaganza unlike anything you’ve seen. With live musical accompaniment, we will thrill you with songs we make up on the spot and unscripted scenes inspired by the music we love.
Lightbulb Improv is Canberra’s freshest comedy ensemble, performing at Smiths Alternative on the first Friday night of every month.
This month, cast includes: Amy Crawford, Benjamin Crowley, Catherine Crowley, Emil Tow, Helen Way, Jeremy Strasser, Lou Maconachie and Michael Carter.
On 1 December from 7.30pm at Smiths Alternative. Tickets are $15. Visit the website for more information: www.smithsalternative.com
VINYL LOUNGE
It’s the last Vinyl Lounge of 2017! Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables. (Christmas records are welcome.)
On 1 December from 5pm-7pm at National Film and Sound Archive. Entry is free. Visit the website for more information www.nfsa.gov.au.
FILM
IMB SUNSET CINEMA
IMB Bank Sunset Cinemas will return to Canberra for the 2017 season, with a new look and feel, “The Summer Local”, encouraging Canberrans to make Sunset Cinema their local outdoor summer movie destination.
Open multiple nights each week until 23 December at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The season is packed with new release blockbusters, quirky comedies, award-winning features and cult classic – perfect for a date night, girls’ night out or some family fun.
The season will kick off with the screening of popular drama film, Patti Cake$, followed by other favourites like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Emoji Movie and Logan Lucky.
This year, the IMB Bank Sunset Cinema will partner with three local charities, asking moviegoers to vote for their favourite cause with a grant allocated at the end of the season.
Happening until 23 December. Tickets are available now via the website: www.sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
DEFIANT LIVES – FILM SCREENING
Come celebrate International Day of People with Disability, with People With Disabilities ACT! Defiant Lives introduces the world to the most impressive activists you’ve never heard of and tells the story of the rise and fight of the disability rights movement in the United States, Britain and Australia. The film weaves together never-before-seen archival footage with the often-confronting personal stories of people with disabilities as they moved from being warehoused in institutions to fighting for independence and control over their lives.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, wheelchair spaces will be limited.
Unlike a traditional movie showing, this Demand Film screening requires that 40 more tickets be reserved in the next fortnight to confirm the screening will go ahead. Tell your friends and have them join in this special one-time screening of Defiant Lives!
Happening Monday 4 December from 6.30 pm at Dendy Canberra, Canberra Centre, Canberra, Australian Captial Territory.
See website for more information.
RANGLE RIVER
Part of the National Film and Sound Archive’s Starstruck program (curated to complement the exhibition on display at the National Portrait Gallery), Rangle River was adapted by Charles and Elsa Chauvel from a short story written by the US pulp fiction writer Zane Grey on a fishing expedition to Australia.
The film follows a woman who returns to her father’s cattle property in western Queensland to help save it after 15 years in Europe. Will she win over her father’s cold foreman and solve the mystery of why the river has dried up?
The screening will be introduced with a talk on author Zane Grey’s Australian period.
On 29 November 8pm at the National Film and Sound Archives. Tickets start at $8. Visit the website for more information.
‘LOVERS AND LUGGERS’ (FILM SCREENING)
Part of the National Film and Sound Archive’s Starstruck program (curated to complement the exhibition on display at the National Portrait Gallery), this entertaining 1937 film is packed with action, romance, comedy and sophistication.
Shirley Ann Richards (dressed in men’s clothing, in the style of Marlene Dietrich) stars as the daughter of a salty sea captain who teaches Lloyd Hughes’ character the arts of sailing and pearling.
On 30 November at 7pm at the National Film and Sound Archive. Tickets start at $8. Visit the website for more information www.nfsa.gov.au.
OVERLOOKED HERO: THE FILM STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER
This free talk is part of the National Film and Sound Archive’s Starstruck program (curated to complement the exhibition on display at the National Portrait Gallery).
Curatorial consultant Gael Newton considers the overlooked importance of the film stills photographer as the chronicler of our film and social history.
On 30 November at 6pm at the National Film and Sound Archive. Entry is free. Visit the website for more information www.nfsa.gov.au.
TAIWAN FILM FESTIVAL
Indigenous cultures form the foundation of contemporary Taiwan. Yet representation of indigenous people in Taiwan cinema has at times been controversial. These films include stereotypical portrayals of Taiwan’s aboriginal peoples in the 1960s to popular contemporary films by indigenous directors. This diverse program features documentaries and feature films that engage with cultural, social, ecological and political issues pertinent to Taiwan’s past and present.
All screenings are free and open to the public, but bookings are essential. All films have English subtitles.
Visit the website for the screening schedule.
Happening Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December at The Auditorium, Fellows Lane, China in the World Building 188, Acton, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
BRAZILIAN MOVIE CYCLE 2017 – FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The Brazilian Movie Cycle 2017 is a fantastic selection of Brazilian films screened in Portuguese with English subtitles, in the Embassy of Brazil’s auditorium.
This year’s theme is Food for Thought: among laughs and tears, some interesting ideas may spark during these sessions.
Films showing include ‘The Way He Looks’ (2014), ‘Love for Sale’ (2006), and ‘The Man from the Future’ (2011).
Happening until Thursday 30 November at the Embassy of Brazil 19 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla. Entry is free.
See the website for more information.
FESTIVALS
THE COMMONS 2017
In 2016 the inaugural The Commons Street Feast attracted over 50,000 Canberrans across 10 days of pure, glorious indulgence! Returning for 2017 from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, The Commons is bringing over 20 of Australia’s most mouthwatering food trucks, dedicated craft beer and wine bars, the completely insta- worthy Pimms Garden, plus a whole host of events, entertainment and installations to satisfy your innermost gluttonous desires.
Featuring food from:
Hoy Pinoy | Down N’ Out | Mary’s | Gelato Messina | Maverick Wings Pimp My Chimney | MEET | De Wafel | Kransky Brothers | Killa Fries | Two Fat Indians | Getintheq | The Avocado Hut | That Arancini Guy Soul Cartel | Graze Expectations | Twistto
It is a free event and open to all ages with licensed 18+ bar areas on site. The Commons Street Feast is open for dinner every night and from midday on weekends with activities for the kids during the day.
Happening from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, Regatta Point.
• Monday 5pm – 9pm
• Tuesday 5pm – 9pm
• Wednesday 5pm – 9pm
• Thursday 5pm – 10pm
• Friday 5pm – 11pm
• Saturday 12pm – 11pm • Sunday 12pm – 9pm
Find more information via the website.
MARKETS
CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD DEPOT MARKETS
Immerse yourself in everything Christmassy! The Old Bus Depot Markets are open every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas in December.
Why visit? Stock up on everything you will need for Christmas. From the large array of unique and handcrafted gifts for loved ones, to items to decorate your home for the festive season.
You’ll find wreaths, table centre pieces, candles, handmade stockings and advent calendars. Purchase a live Christmas tree from St Nicholas Trees. Order a personalised Christmas bauble.
Buy delicious Christmas fare including cakes, gingerbread houses, mince tarts, puddings, shortbread, party dips, farmhouse cheeses, olives and more.
Happening every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
ECO ELVES NIGHT MARKET
The Eco-Elves Night Market showcases and celebrates local, handmade, eco-friendly, fair-trade and up-cycled gifts. Eco-minded shoppers return each year for the diverse array of stalls, the local food and wine, live music, the lake views at sunset and the family-friendly atmosphere.
The market takes place on the picturesque grasslands by the lake outside the Canberra Environment Centre and is easily accessible by bike, public transport and car.
Happening Friday 1 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Canberra Environment Centre, Canberra Environment Centre, Cnr Lennox Crossing and Lawson Crescent, Acton, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
MARYMEAD’S CHRISTMAS GARAGE & PLANT SALE
Come along to Marymead’s Christmas Garage and Plant Sale at their new location! Get your Christmas shopping done early all while supporting Marymead! There will be quality plants, books, toys, clothing, craft and bric-a-brac for sale as well as the Woodcraft Guild selling wooden toys perfect for Christmas!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 9 am to 1 pm at Rheinberger Centre, corner of Loch & Weston Streets, Yarralumla.
See website for more information.
DETONATE
DETONATE is a free three-day collective celebration of the community’s creative vibrancy and the contributions artists with disability make to the vitality of the Canberra region, coinciding with International Day of People with Disability (December 3)
Hosted by Belconnen Arts Centre and brought together in collaboration with Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Ausdance Act and the region’s artists and performers, with support from Ginninderry Community, Feros Care and the ACT Government, this inclusive and accessible event is open to all ages and levels of ability.
Visitors will enjoy:
– Canberra Symphony Orchestra concerts
– Mini art workshops hosted by local artists
– Short films
– Open dance class with the region’s top dance professionals
– Art exhibitions
– Live music, spoken word & dance performances
– Artisan market stalls
So bring a picnic lunch and the whole family for a weekend of music, art and dance!
Happening Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, Australian Capital.
See website for more information.
THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HARTLEY HALL MARKETS
The Markets are one of Canberra’s best craft and home produce markets, located at the Hall Village Showground just north of Canberra. Come along and check out the local products such as; unique gifts, artwork, home baked goods, dog/cat beds and treats, plants, jewellery, fresh produce, woodwork, crafts and much more – over 220 stalls!
Enjoy the lovely rustic atmosphere where you will find live music, great food and plenty of entertainment for the children – including Santa and his elves!
This Sunday why not come along to the Markets and enjoy a great day out for dad and the whole family! The Hall and Districts Axemen’s Club will be holding an exhibition – they will be showcasing their standing block chop and sawing events across three sessions throughout the day.
There will have live music provided by Johnny Huckle (for the kids) and local acoustic buskers
There will be so much for the kids to enjoy with a petting zoo, pony rides, jumping castle, face painting a giant slide.
On Sunday 3 Decmeber from 10am – 3pm at the Hall Village Showground. Entry is by gold coin donation and all of the proceeds from the Hartley Hall Markets are contributed to Hartley Lifecare which provides accommodation, respite, community services and assisted technology to people with physical and complex disabilities living in the ACT and surrounding regions.
Multicultural Sunday @ OBDM
Love experiencing different cultures? On the first Sunday of the month the Old Bus Depot Markets add a touch of international ‘flavour’ to the markets. It’s like touring the world without leaving the markets.
What might you find? A variety of stallholders offer handcrafted items from around the world – think gorgeous jewellery, clothing, accessories and homewares with a multicultural feel – and of course plenty of tasty international cuisine in their food hall.
Happening Sunday 3 December from 10 am – 4 pm at the Former Kingston Transport Depot, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.
See the website for more details.
COMMUNITY MARKET
Meeting Place and Diversity ACT have come together to put on a series of community markets in Kambah.
There will be handmade stalls, live music, food and drink. Located right next to the adventure playground, bring the kids for a play, grab some snacks, and do some shopping.
Happening each Saturday until 20 January 2018 at Diversity ACT, 8 Laidlaw Place, Kambah. Entry is free.
See the website for further 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.
MURRUMBATEMAN VILLAGE MARKET
Murrumbateman Village Market is a friendly market close to Canberra and Yass on the Barton Highway, specialising in local fresh food and crafts.
The market sells a wide range of local crafts, pottery and handmade goods, as well as organic vegetables, local produce from local gardens, plus breads, cakes, pastries, jams, honey, sauces, chillies, a range of meats, olives and olive oil, native plants, local winemakers and more.
Experience a great ambience at the Village Green, Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds and perhaps take in a local vineyard for lunch.
Happening each week until 9 December 2017 at Murrumbateman Village Market, Barton Highway.
Find more information on the website.
CAPTAINS FLAT COUNTRY MARKETS
The Captains Flat Country Markets are friendly, relaxed markets held the first Saturday of each month (except January and this April when Easter Saturday falls on the same date) selling craft, homemade jewellery, local produce, handcrafted timber goods, plants, homemade cakes, slices biscuits, pre-loved goods, and much more.
The Markets’ Cafe provides fresh tea and real coffee and various community groups provide a barbecue. The Captains Flat Country Markets are run by the Captains Flat Community Association (CFCA – a not-for-profit organisation), for the benefit of the local community. Funds raised go towards supporting a variety of community initiatives.
Don’t forget to talk to the Community Association representatives on their regular stall to find out more about local events and activities, including local businesses and services.
Happening until Saturday 2 December 2017 at Captains Flat Community Hall. Open from 10am – 2pm.
Find more information on the website.
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.
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
Image from Terri’s own home by Maria Laitinen.
Styling Tips With Terri Winter From Top3 By Design
top3 by design is against “throwawayism” We believe in buying less and buying better.
You can be on trend without discarding your decor every year. Learn how to add key original design pieces to freshen up your home for the summer season – without discarding what you have. Terri believes your home should be a tapestry which reflects your own individual style – with pieces from the journey of your life – not look like you walked in and bought a showroom.
Mix brands, mix styles, and have a truly personal home that you want to come home to and entertain in. Bring along images of your home for advice on a few key additions to really lift your space – without starting over! In this session Terri will show you through many different styles, room by room, and share some images of her own home in a discussion about making your home a true refection of the very best of you.
Terri and her team will show you how you use the new top3 AR App to look at furniture pieces in your very own home. Currently a host on Australia by Design on Channel 10, and a judge on the Australian International Design Awards, Terri has more than 15 years experience in styling and working with original design.
Ticket $20+bf. Redeemed for $20 Canberra Centre Gift Card on arrival. Purchase via Eventbrite.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 11 am – 12 pm at Canberra Centre, Level One, opposite Apple.
Insta-Ready Workshop
Take your makeup skills to the next level! Exclusive Insta-Ready Workshop held in store at Napoleon Perdis. Two hours, four steps, one bangin’ daytime look!
This two-hour workshop is designed to demystify makeup and teach you how to create the ultimate daytime look. Taking hands-on approach, watch a highly experienced makeup artist demonstrate the look, broken down into four stages, and then recreate the look yourself, under their guidance.
Perfect for all ages 16 and up, this workshop is suitable for the makeup beginner, to the makeup obsessed.
Visit the store today to book your spot.
Happening Friday 1 December at Napoleon Perdis, Canberra Centre. Find more information here.
Let Me See My Baby – Canberra
This is an evening for ANYONE passionate about stepping forward with understanding, dignity and compassion into the lives of women who have a child die during pregnancy or soon after birth.
Amy Banson will lead be leading the discussion for exploration around best ways to support bereaved woman and their families with four expert panel members.
It’s about conversation and exploration. It’s about what we can do for and with someone in the space where birth meets death. Profits are being donated back into the community.
Happening Monday 4 December from 6-9pm at the National Press Club of Australia.
Find more information via Facebook and buy tickets at TryBooking.
AMIE KAUFMAN & MEAGAN SPOONER AUTHOR TALK
Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner are long-time friends and international bestselling authors. Join them in Canberra as they launch their new book UNEARTHED.
Canberra is the fourth stop on this five-city tour of Australia to promote UNEARTHED. Come and hear Amie and Meagan chat about their writing projects and all things UNEARTHED. Books will be available for sale.
This event is free. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
On 30 November at 6pm at Harry Hartog Bookshop, Westfield Woden, 13 Keltie Street, Phillip. Entry is free.
Pialligo Estate Academy
The Pialligo Estate Academy reflects the diversification and sustainability of the Estate by delivering an array of unique and innovative lifestyle, educational and vocational training programs to enhance personal development, engage social groups, build teams and inspire quality hospitality practices.
The Academy Masters will share their first-hand knowledge, skills, experiences and techniques which will heighten interests, foster passions and enhance lifestyles.
Find out more here.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP
Bindaree Bee Supplies and Wins Creek Meadery are offering the new and unique two-day Art and Science of Beekeeping course.
The course covers bee genetics, biology and disease control (the science) and actual hands on experience working with these animals and constructing the frames and hives that they live in (the art).
Four-course dates are offered with a limit of 10 people per course. Course attendees get priority bookings for honey bee colonies to start their new adventure.
Happening until Sunday 3 December 2017 from 10am-4pm at Win’s Creek Meadery, 18 East Street, NSW. Cost is $290pp for two days.
See the website for more information.
BURNELEE EXCURSIONS ON HORSEBACK: TWILIGHT RIDE
Burnelee Excursions, Poachers Pantry and Eden Road Wines are working together to stage an exciting and adventurous night.
Starting the evening will be a twilight horseback ride by Burnelee through the beautiful landscapes of the countryside, followed by smoked meats tasting by Poachers Pantry and wine tasting by Eden Road wines.
Happening until 16 December 2017 from 5.30pm-7.30pm at Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, 320 Dicks Creek Road, NSW. Cost is $130pp.
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 & RECREATION
THE GRAPEST 5K RUN…SIP HAPPENS
You’ve never run a race quite like this one! The latest crazy thing to hit Australia is the Grapest 5K Run… sip happens!
Take an outdoor evening adventure… a fun run with a cork-stopping twist. Imagine running through the vineyards and trails of one of the most exquisite wine regions in Australia at dusk – a five kilometre or 10 kilometre sunset run – followed by a one kilometre wine tasting walk! One kilometre, four wine tasting stations, eight beautiful wines.
It is just long enough to get the heart rate up if that’s your thing, short enough to suit the more laid-back adventurer, and just right for everyone! Whether you’re a running enthusiast, a lover of fine wines, or just love a great time out, the Grapest 5k Run is a race like no other.
Whatever you prefer, you will never have another experience like the Grapest 5k Run! And then party on … stay as the sun sets … play, take a tour, kick back, and have a blast with live band, ‘Hurricane Fall’!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Lake George Winery, Federal Highway, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
UC CAPITALS 2017/18 SEASON
The 2017/18 WNBL is set to be another bumper year of basketball for the UC Capitals. With many fan favourites and plenty of fresh faces joining the team, the UC Capitals need your support.
They have a new home stadium, the National Convention Centre and we would love nothing more than to pack the stands each and every week.
Games scheduled until 29 December 2017. Click here for the full schedule.
Yoga in the Monaro Mall
Yoga is the perfect morning workout for the mind, body and soul. It can help increase energy levels, improve your mental clarity, circulation and posture, and tone your muscles.
The best way to get started is in a group class where an experienced instructor can help you learn the basics, or hone your existing knowledge.
Every Thursday from 7.15am–8am, in the event space opposite Endota Spa, Lululemon will be hosting complimentary yoga classes. Led by local yoga instructor Alex Ball, the classes will focus on Vinyasa flow yoga and is suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Yoga mats will be provided for all attendees— just bring your own towel, water bottle and zen spirit!As the class is outside regular Centre trading hours, the entry point into Canberra Centre will be off Petrie Plaza.
Happening every Thursday from 7.15am–8am opposite Endota Spa in the Monaro Mall, Canberra Centre.
Sessions are complimentary and no bookings are required.
Live footy screenings at Ostani
OUTDOORS
Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House: Fiesta
Why wait for summer? Spring into action, gather your friends and head to Old Parliament House for Friday Night Drinks. This weekly event is back in 2017 with new themes, great food and entertainment to match.
The season kicks on Friday 22 September 22 and runs until Friday 15 December. Each week will see a different themed event brought to the courtyard of one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Think Salsa and Sangria, Aperol Sunset Sessions and a Pimms Garden Party.
Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House are the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather and kick-start the weekend.
For more information and a full list of weekly themes click here.
Happening on Friday afternoons until 15 December, from 4pm until late at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
THE GRAPEST 5K RUN…SIP HAPPENS
You’ve never run a race quite like this one! The latest crazy thing to hit Australia is the Grapest 5K Run… sip happens!
Take an outdoor evening adventure… a fun run with a cork-stopping twist. Imagine running through the vineyards and trails of one of the most exquisite wine regions in Australia at dusk – a five kilometre or 10 kilometre sunset run – followed by a one kilometre wine tasting walk! One kilometre, four wine tasting stations, eight beautiful wines.
It is just long enough to get the heart rate up if that’s your thing, short enough to suit the more laid-back adventurer, and just right for everyone! Whether you’re a running enthusiast, a lover of fine wines, or just love a great time out, the Grapest 5k Run is a race like no other.
Whatever you prefer, you will never have another experience like the Grapest 5k Run! And then party on … stay as the sun sets … play, take a tour, kick back, and have a blast with live band, ‘Hurricane Fall’!
Happening Saturday 2 December from 5 pm to 9 pm at Lake George Winery, Federal Highway, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY
Murrumbateman Winery’s wine dogs, Mollie and Tannin, are hosting a Christmas Dog Day. They’re inviting friendly canines and their human companions to join in the festive fun and have their photo taken with Santa.
Mollie and Tannin were rescue dogs and they want to give back this Christmas. They’ve organised a wishing bone in the cellar door and are hoping to get enough dog toys donated that every dog and puppy at the ACT RSPCA can get a Christmas present this year.
Happening Saturday 2 December at Murrumbateman Winery, 131 McIntosh Circuit, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
IMB SUNSET CINEMA
IMB Bank Sunset Cinema will return to Canberra for the 2017 season, with a new look and feel, “The Summer Local”, encouraging Canberrans to make Sunset Cinema their local outdoor summer movie destination.
Open multiple nights each week between November 16 – 23 December 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.
The season will kick off with the screening of popular drama film, Patti Cake$, followed by other favourites like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Emoji Movie and Logan Lucky.
This year, the IMB Bank Sunset Cinema will partner with three local charities, asking moviegoers to vote for their favourite cause with a grant allocated at the end of the season.
Tickets are available now via the website: www.sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
THE COMMONS 2017
In 2016 the inaugural The Commons Street Feast attracted over 50,000 Canberrans across 10 days of pure, glorious indulgence! Returning for 2017 from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, The Commons is bringing over 20 of Australia’s most mouthwatering food trucks, dedicated craft beer and wine bars, the completely insta- worthy Pimms Garden, plus a whole host of events, entertainment and installations to satisfy your innermost gluttonous desires.
Featuring food from:
Hoy Pinoy | Down N’ Out | Mary’s | Gelato Messina | Maverick Wings Pimp My Chimney | MEET | De Wafel | Kransky Brothers | Killa Fries | Two Fat Indians | Getintheq | The Avocado Hut | That Arancini Guy Soul Cartel | Graze Expectations | Twistto
It is a free event and open to all ages with licensed 18+ bar areas on site. The Commons Street Feast is open for dinner every night and from midday on weekends with activities for the kids during the day.
Happening from 30 November – 10 December in Commonwealth Park, Regatta Point.
• Monday 5pm – 9pm
• Tuesday 5pm – 9pm
• Wednesday 5pm – 9pm
• Thursday 5pm – 10pm
• Friday 5pm – 11pm
• Saturday 12pm – 11pm • Sunday 12pm – 9pm
Find more information via the website.
KIDS
CHRISTMAS KIDS AT THE OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS
Christmas Kids will have the kids laughing at our cheeky resident elf entertaining the crowds from The Fool Factory, they can get up close to the animals with a petting zoo from Bowral Farmyard Friends among other fun and playful amenities.
Happening Saturday 2 December from 10 am to 4 pm at Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT.
See website for more information.
COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS: GOLD CREEK CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
A part of the Gold Creek Christmas Countdown 25 November – 24 December. The National Dinosaur Museum also is participating in a night opening also 6th & 13th December. Entertainment, activities and special offers all month.
Happening Friday 1 December and Saturday 2 December at Cockington Green Gardens, 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls.
See website for more information.
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!
Happening from 16 November to 30 September 2018 from 9am-5pm daily at Questacon, Parkes.
TODDLERS, TODDLE, ORRORAL RIVER
A walk designed for families with kids in the 1 to 4 age range, to a spot where the clear and clean Orroral River runs gently past some flattish rocks, in Namadgi National Park. Families with patient older kids also welcome. A 300 metre walk along a track from the car, then 30 metres off-track. A good spot for water play in hot weather. No need to book. Organised by the Canberra Bushwlkaing Club; non-members welcome. Meet at the carpark just across the bridge in Tharwa, ready to leave at 9.45 am, after which it is a 20 minute further drive, all on sealed road. Should be back in Tharwa by noon.
Happening Wednesday 29 November to 30 November from 9.45 am to 12 pm at Tharwa Bridge Reserve, Tharwa Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
FAMILY WALK, SWAMP CREEK NATURE RESERVE
A Sunday afternoon walk. This nature reserve, near Uriarra Crossing, contains a pleasant creek fringed with casuarinas. The walk is designed for families, and is best suited to kids in the 6 to 12 year age range. Also suitable for agile baby-wearing parents, with the baby on the back. We will take a break where we first cross the creek and again further upstream for a snack on grass under big, shady casuarinas.
This walk is entirely off-track, crossing grassland with a few patches of scrub, 3 creek crossings on rocks or balancing on logs, and some rocky sections where you may need to use your hands. Some steepish slopes with loose soil or gravel underfoot. 3 to 4 km. The route is roughly figure-of-eight shaped so there will be an option to do only the first part of the walk for any families that wish to. Should be finished by 5 pm.
Meet on the Uriarra Road, 750 metres south of the junction of Fairlight and Uriarra Roads, ready to leave promptly at 1.30 pm. Map shows meeting point.
Organised by the Canberra Bushwalking Club; non-members welcome.
Happening from Sunday 1.30 pm to 5 pm at Uriarr Road, Coree, Australia Capital Territory.
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 until Saturday 11 November from 8:30 am – 10 am at Alpaca Magic, 2771 Sutton Road, New South Wales.
For bookings and more information visit the website.
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.
PLAY UP
Play Up pokes its tongue out at the idea that museums are hands off. Stand up, muck up, dress up, make up, think up and step up in a fabulous space that has turned the traditional idea of what goes on in museums completely on its head.
The exhibition has been developed with children and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Play Up celebrates the important role children have in the cultural life of our communities. Most importantly Play Up is a place for fun.
Open from 9am to 5pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
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 10am (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
Wine dogs Mollie and Tannin entertain the guests at Murrumbateman Winery.
CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY
Murrumbateman Winery’s wine dogs, Mollie and Tannin, are hosting a Christmas Dog Day. They’re inviting friendly canines and their human companions to join in the festive fun and have their photo taken with Santa.
Mollie and Tannin were rescue dogs and they want to give back this Christmas. They’ve organised a wishing bone in the cellar door and are hoping to get enough dog toys donated that every dog and puppy at the ACT RSPCA can get a Christmas present this year.
Happening Saturday 2 December at Murrumbateman Winery, 131 McIntosh Circuit, New South Wales.
See website for more information.
12 BARKS OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Begin the Festive Season with your Canine Companion! This year on Sunday, 3 December, RSPCA ACT are again hosting the RSPCAs 12 Barks of Christmas Carols event! Bring the whole family, including your four legged canine of course and kick off the festive season!
Sing along to choirs and bands and indulge in delicious food and drinks from markets and treat your pooch to some cute Christmas gifts from the RSPCA ACT Retail Stall! Best of all, all proceeds go towards the animals in care at the RSPCA ACT shelter.
End the year on a high and celebrate Christmas in style with RSPCA ACT. Purchase your tickets online today.
Happening Sunday 3 December from 4 pm to 7 pm at Glebe Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
See website for more information.
WODEN VIEW CLUB LUNCHEON
Woden View Club Luncheon: a delicious 2-course luncheon. You’ll will be entertained by Jayz Dance Academy. This is an activity to support The Smith Family and its Learning for Life Program, which helps children in need with their education.
Cost is $27. November 28 at 11.30am. Canberra Southern Cross Club, Wooden.
RSVP November 22. Ph: 0427383343.
Happening Tuesday 28 November from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip.
See website for more information.
RICHARDSON COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
You’re invited to the annual Richardson Community Celebration, at Richardson Primary School. There will be plenty of fun & entertainment, stalls food and activities.
On 1 December from 5pm – 7.30pm at Richardson Primary School and Richardson Oval, May Gibbs Close, Richardson. See the website for more information.
CHARITY GARAGE SALE
Find a bargain for all the family at the next Charity Garage Sale in Wanniassa. Browse through a huge range of baby, kids, adult and household items, all at affordable prices. Plenty of new items every month. All proceeds go towards funding projects that promote sustainability and self-reliance in poor communities.
On 2 December from 8am-12pm at5 O’Grady Place, Wanniassa. Free entry, find out more via Facebook.
EXHIBITIONS
Credit: The Dressmaker – Hugo Weaving as Horatio Farrat by Ben King.
Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery and the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia proudly present a new star-studded exhibition, Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits.
Starstruck explores the striking portraits emerging from 100 years of Australian movies. It features famous Australian actors and iconic films, as well as highlighting the lesser-known early years of our film industry. Many items are available for the public to see for the very first time.
Audiences will be treated to rare film posters, 1930s scrapbooks of aspiring actors, and original costumes from iconic movies such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Career, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Showing until 4 March 2018 at the National Portrait Gallery, Parkes.
Find more information on the website.
SONGLINES: TRACKING THE SEVEN SISTERS
Immerse yourself in the epic saga of the Seven Sisters. Take a journey into the heart of Australia, with intrigue, desire, drama, passion and beauty – and connect with the songlines of the Seven Sisters.
This Aboriginal-led exhibition shares an ancient way of holding culture and telling stories written in the land.
See the stories embedded in rock art inside a state-of-the-art digital dome, or visit our vibrant art centre where artists create works you can take home.
Showing until 25 February 2018 at the National Museum of Australia. Find more information on the website.
EIRENE MORT: A LIVELIHOOD
The story at the heart of this exhibition is that of Eirene Mort; a prolific artist, collaborator, teacher, writer, family historian and a ‘new woman’ pursuing a profession in the arts at the beginning of the 20th Century.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Eirene Mort’s death at the age of 98, a fitting time to consider her life and work. View numerous artefacts from Mort’s art practice made possible thanks to a generous gift to Canberra Museum and Gallery from her heirs.
A self-described woman of independent means, Mort was an advocate and proponent of the use of Australian materials and motifs in decorative arts. Her translation of the English Arts and Crafts movement to an Australian context coincided with the creation of the Australian Commonwealth in 1901 and helped define a burgeoning national identity.
Showing until 25 February 2018, from 12-5pm at Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra City. Free entry.
FLY ME TO THE MOON BY LIZ FAUL
Combining mid-twentieth century graphics with modernist shapes and colourful backgrounds, the collages shown in Fly Me To The Moon look at the use of animals in rocket experiments and space exploration in the 1950s and ’60s.
They evoke feelings of whimsy and nostalgia, but there is a deeper meaning in how we frame our relationship with animals and exploit their cuteness in advertising and propaganda.
Showing until Sunday 3 December at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.
Check out the website for more information.
MESS, STRUGGLE AND RENEWAL
Mess, Struggle and Renewal celebrates a year of creative endeavour by IGNITE artists. This collection of works reaches into and through our dark places to reveal our collective potentials, and coincides with the International Day of People with Disability and ‘Detonate’, a celebration of the community’s creative vibrancy.
Showing until Sunday 3 December at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.
Check out the website for more information.
TRIBUTE 2017 – KEMARRE ARTS INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S GROUP EXHIBITION
In Tribute, artists give intimate personal and profound recognition to the traditional cultures, families, communities and places that have given us heritage and identity.
Those featured in this series are contemporary, urban-based Aboriginal artists paying tribute to their traditional responsibilities of taking care of land, environment and the passing of knowledge for future generations. By transforming found urban culture objects rescued from landfill into contemporary vehicles for Aboriginal cultural expression, the artists showcase skills and practices based in tradition.
Artists include Michelle Bedford, Lyndy Delian, Kayannie Denigan, Jenni Dries, Alana Garwood-Houng, Ronnie Jordan, Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Lyn Talbot and Tahlia Kring.
Showing until Sunday 3 December at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.
Check out the website for more information.
HYPER REAL
A levitating man, a genetically engineered baby, towering giants – welcome to humanity amplified in Hyper Real. This blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia is a compelling chronicle of the cycles of life, our constant need for connection and explores the fundamental question: what makes us human? Featuring uncanny figures with painted silicon skin, glass eyes, human hair and cutting-edge digital art, Hyper Real provokes reflection, fascination, fear and joy. From eerily lifelike sculptures to out-of-this-world virtual reality, this major exhibition charts the evolution of hyper-realism into the 21st century.
Hyper Real presents major works from early American pioneers George Segal, John De Andrea and Duane Hanson, celebrated Australian artists Patricia Piccinini, Ron Mueck and Sam Jinks, international masters Maurizio Cattelan (Italy), Berlinde de Bruyckere (Belgium), Evan Penny (Canada), Sun Yuan and Peng Yu (China) and many more.
Showing until 18 February from 10am – 5pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes. Tickets from $25pp for adults available through event website.
WAVING THE RED FLAG: CHINESE POSTERS 1949-1976
What did it mean to be a citizen in the new People’s Republic of China? Waving The Red Flag is a mini exhibition of bright, colourful propaganda posters that shows us how the Chinese government communicated its officially sanctioned ideals for the lives of its people in this brave new world.
Showing until 2 February 2018 from 10am-5pm at National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes. Entry is free.
See the website for further information.
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
Inspired by the 1964 civil rights song of the same name, A Change Is Gonna Come invites visitors to consider the 1967 referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision within the context of their time, through events that led to and followed these significant moments. Has change truly come, or is it coming still?
Showing until 30 January 2018 daily from 9am-5pm only at the National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra. Entry is free.
Check the website for more information.
TRACKING THE SEVEN SISTERS
Immerse yourself in the epic saga of the Seven Sisters and take a journey into the heart of Australia. Intrigue, desire, drama, passion and beauty – connect with the songlines of the Seven Sisters.
This Aboriginal-led exhibition shares an ancient way of holding culture and telling stories written in the land. See the stories embedded in rock art inside a state-of-the-art digital dome, or visit our vibrant art centre hub where artists create works you can take home.
Don’t miss out—this exhibition is a journey like no other.
Showing until 25 February 2018 from 9am – 5pm daily at the National Museum of Australia. Visit nma.gov.au/songlines for details and booking costs.
FINDERS KEEPERS: COLLECTORS AND THEIR STORIES
Peek into the personal collections of five fascinating collectors. Diverse, rich and often surprising, these collections are brimming with stories. From cherished mementoes of political careers, to well-worn protest T-shirts, each collection takes us on a journey through Australia’s democratic history.
Finders Keepers asks why do people collect, why do museums collect and what do our collections say about us? With 269 objects on display, the most in the history of the museum, Finders Keepers unveils the collector in us all and invites you to share your own collection story.
Families can explore the exhibition and discover what makes collectors tick with the Museum’s fun, hands-on Finders Keepers Collector Kits.
Showing daily until Sunday 24 December 2017 from 9am-5pm at the Museum of Australian Democracy. Find more information on 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. For more information visit: moadoph.gov.au
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: Australia’s First Prime Ministers, a contemporary art exhibition.
See intense patterned wallpaper honouring the prime minister’s wives and a Term-O-Meter animation tracking the changing political hues of individuals and governments. Through the portraits Alder gives us a sense of Australia’s history that is lively, dynamic and parallels the present day.
Showing until 24 February 2018 daily from 9am to 5pm at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
For more information visit the website.
NGA TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Talks and workshops cater for a range of different age groups. For full details visit the NGA website.
BEHIND THE LINES 2016: THE YEAR’S BEST POLITICAL CARTOONS
Behind the Lines 2016: The year’s best political cartoons celebrates the role of political cartoonists in Australia and highlights the power that their drawings have in contributing to our daily political and social discourse.
Explore the unpredictable events of 2016 that shaped our political destiny – from Australia’s own double-dissolution, to Brexit and the shock Trump victory – through the sharpened wit and pencils of Australia’s best cartoonists.
There’s more than cartoons. Dress up in a crown and velvety red cape in the exhibition programming space, discover your political destiny with a game of political tarot or challenge your friends and family in political head.
Showing until 8 December 2017 from 9am- 5pm at The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes.
Find more information on the website.
PEACE, LOVE AND WAR: THE DENMANS, EMPIRE AND AUSTRALIA, 1910-1917
Lord Thomas Denman was Australia’s fifth Governor-General. He and his wife, the irrepressible Lady Gertrude Denman, resided in Australia from July 1911 to May 1914. This exhibition examines the political, cultural and Imperial interests of this imposing power couple – and those they influenced – in the context of rapidly evolving social values, against a backdrop of a Europe on the brink of World War.
Happening weekdays from 10am-5pm and weekends 12pm-5pm at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, London Circuit, Canberra. Find more information: www.cmag.com.a
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