This Week In The Can

Posted on 28 May, 2018

Your essential guide to what’s on in Canberra this week!

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21 THINGS NOT TO MISS

RECONCILIATION DAY IN THE PARK

Be part of history at our first Reconciliation Day. Join the celebrations to mark the ACT’s historic first Reconciliation Day public holiday at the Reconciliation in the Park event in Glebe Park on Monday 28 May.

Acknowledging the Indigenous custodians of the Canberra region and their contribution to the capital, it’s an opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

A great day out for the family, enjoy live music from Busby Marou and Lucy Sugarman along with an array of local Indigenous performers and cultural activities including bush tucker talks, storytelling, art workshops as well as kids amusements, petting zoo and community BBQ. 

Happening Monday 28 May from 10 am – 2 pm at Glebe Park, Civic.

See the website for more information. 

Sense and Sensibility

Kate Hamill’s sparkling adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen on theatrical steroids. In the hands of the State Theatre Company Ensemble it will be a night at the theatre that you won’t want to miss.

The newly widowed Mrs Dashwood, under much reduced circumstances, must move herself and her three daughters, the very sensible Elinor, the wild romantic Marianne and the spirited Margaret, from their grand family home to a modest cottage. But reduced social circumstances do not lead to a reduction in troubles of the heart. Suitors circle and gossip swirls as all of the Dashwoods try to find their place in the world.

Jane Austen’s masterpiece is a precision guided literary missile of wit and warmth. In playwright Kate Hamill she’s found her theatrical match as verve and invention is brought to bear on the Dashwood’s every move.

Happening 29 May – 2 June at Canberra Theatre Centre, City.

Find tickets and more information here.

Hurly Burley Winter Fair

THE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – CANBERRA REGION

Indulge in a feast of the senses and join in the fun as The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Each year from June to August more than 250 individual events are held across the Canberra region showcasing the region’s fresh Black Winter Truffle.

Taste and experience the magic of these highly-prized gems. Indulge in the special flavours and aromas of truffle dishes at local restaurants and cafes. Join a hunt and see for yourself how the talented dogs unearth truffles. Learn from the chefs and other truffle experts at a cooking class or demonstration, or pop along to a market and pick up some truffle delights for yourself.

The Truffle Festival is the ultimate foodie festival, and a fabulous celebration of winter in the Canberra region.

Happening Friday 1 June–Friday 31 August at various locations around Canberra.

Check out the website for more information.

RECONCILIATION DAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA

Join us for Reconciliation Day – Canberra’s newest public holiday! The ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Kara Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation are celebrating Reconciliation Day with a public event featuring traditional dance, talks and hands-on activities representing the vibrant: artistic, spiritual and cultural traditions of the Torres Strait.

The National Museum is delighted to partner with the ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Kara Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation to present this event.

Happening Monday 28 May from 10 am – 12 pm at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

The Netier National Capital Rally

The Netier National Capital Rally will bring a stunning range of cars, both international and local to Canberra’s forests in June with the event tipped to increase in popularity from last year’s debut international event.

The launch will be held in the beautiful Garden Pavilions overlooking the magnificent views of Pialligo Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and Canberra’s skyline, featuring Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower.

The Pialligo Estate Service Park will be on a much bigger scale this year. Spectators will have easy access to the area and will be able to meet both the drivers, whilst soaking up the Canberra skyline views and eating fresh local produce from Pialligo Estate.

There will also be a market day on the Sunday with other local Canberra vendors. More details to come.

More information

Happening 1-3 June at Kowen Forest and Pialligo Estate (Service Park).

See the website for more information.

Defining Moments: Pride and prejudice panel

Explore the history of LGBTQIA+ politics in Australia with a panel including Australia’s longest serving judge, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and comedian and writer, Jordan Raskopoulos.

In 2018 we mark the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It has been a long struggle towards equality and inclusion but having achieved marriage equality, have we reached the end of the rainbow? Or is the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights just getting started?

Join ABC RN Big Ideas presenter Cathy Van Extel and a distinguished and diverse panel to discuss the history of the gay and lesbian liberation movement in Australia.

They’ll look at the often untold contributions of people across the community – and queer politics today.

Happening Friday 1 June from 6-7.30 pm at Visions Theatre, National Museum of Australia.

Find more information and buy tickets here.

RECONCILIATION DAY CELEBRATION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA

This year the ACT is the first state or territory to recognise Reconciliation Day with a public holiday. Celebrate at the NGA with cultural performances, conversations and workshops for the whole family to enjoy.

The program includes a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and performances by the Reconciliation Choir and Ngambri Dancers. There will also be a range of free Indigenous Cultural Experiences including Sit down ‘Yarn Up’ with Elders, Local Bush food and medicine, Local History Workshop, History, Language & Culture Workshop, Drop in Adornment Jewellery or Art classes.

There will also be tours of The National Picture: The Art of Tasmania’s Black War and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries throughout the day. A special Create Space: Land and sky program for kids and families will be presented in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries. The NGA will also present Conciliation: The National and Local Picture, an in-conversation event based on the 2018 theme ‘Don’t keep History a Mystery’.

Happening Monday 28 May from 9.30 am – 5 pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET PRESENTS THE MERRY WIDOW

Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.

The tiny principality of Pontevedro is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the dashing Count Danilo must rescue his country by marrying the newly widowed and fabulously wealthy Hanna Glawari. Only when they meet does he realise that she’s his childhood sweetheart – and that she hasn’t forgiven him for jilting her years ago.

Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque Paris and is dressed magnificently in velvets, silks, spangles and feathers.

Created especially for The Australian Ballet, The Merry Widow is a laugh-along favourite with hum-along melodies and its heart on its sleeve.

Happening Friday 25 May to Wednesday 30 May at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square.

See the website for more information. 

Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House

Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House is back in full swing for their winter series. This will be the place to be every Friday for fabulous food, fun, music and drinks.

Throughout the month of May, there will be winter inspired drinks including bourbon and whiskey. Not a bourbon and whiskey fan? Not to worry, there will be plenty of other drinks to choose from. Additionally, there will be more themes throughout the course of the year.

This will be an indoor event located in the Hoi Polloi Restaurant.

Happening every Friday until 25 May from 4 pm until late at Hoi Polloi, inside Old Parliament House.

For further information contact moadophcafe@restaurantassociates.com.au, call 6261 7200 or visit the website.

Community Services #1 Trivia Night

Based in Narrabundah, Community Services #1 delivers a wide range of community programs for those most vulnerable in our community including a Food Pantry for low income families, senior social groups, transport services, a singing group for people experiencing disadvantage, poor housing and a lack of social support, as well as early childhood programs, aged care and more.

Celebrate Community Services #1 and join us for a fun night of trivia with all money raised going to community and early learning programs.

Tickets are $20 each and teams can be two to six people (Seats will not be assigned, but you will need a ticket for the event).

– Raffle

– Prizes– Games

Gryphons will be offering a pizza and beer deal on the night too!

Happening 6.30 – 9.30 pm on Wednesday 30 May at Gryphons Caffe Bar (Griffith Shops).

For more information or to purchase your tickets see the Facebook event page. 

FARM GATE MARKETS 

It’s Market Day! Enjoy Pialligo Estate for a Sunday full of market stalls and activities that will be sure to delight both adults and children alike!

With a range of local stallholders showcasing gourmet food, wine and spirits; and live music throughout the day there will be something for everyone.

In case of wet weather, please keep an eye on the Facebook page and we will keep you posted if we need to reschedule the Markets. Stallholders to be announced.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 10am–3pm at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. Free entry.

See the Facebook event for more information.

CHINESE HIGH TEA AT NATURAL NINE, CASINO CANBERRA

Canberra’s only ‘pop Chinese” restaurant, Natural Nine, is holding a weekly Chinese High Tea! Not only does this High Tea bring a delicious Asian twist to the high tea experience, but it also allows you to purchase treat stands rather than pay per head. If you love high teas or modern Asian cooking than this event is a must!

One stand including tea selection for two: $35pp. One stand including Sparkling to begin and tea selection for two: $45pp.

Happening every Friday and Saturday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra.

Bookings required in advance, so to book via 02 6257 7074 or online at casinocanberra.com.au.

CARTIER: THE EXHIBITION

Cartier: The Exhibition is a breathtaking display of some of the world’s most exquisite jewels, featuring items from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier collection showing exclusively at the National Gallery of Australia.

Immerse yourself in over 300 spectacular items, including royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.

Never before have so many incredible diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Highlights include the Queen’s ‘Halo’ tiara worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48 carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace, Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.

Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier and its clients to discover concepts of glamour throughout the 20th century, accompanied by our rich program of talks, tours and events and Cartier: The Exhibition catalogue.

Cartier: The Exhibition is on show at the NGA, exclusive to Canberra.

Showing until Sunday 22 July at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

RECONCILIATION WEEK – SELFHOOD

Join Wiradjuri-Scottish Artist April Phillips for a creative workshop. Explore ideas around identity and version of self through experimentation with materials and art processes, including drawing, stamping and collage. Suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years.

Happening Saturday 26–Monday 28 May from 11 am at National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes. Tickets between $10–$12pp.

See the website for more information.

RECONCILIATION WALK

This year they reflect on a significant anniversary in Australia’s reconciliation journey – 10 years since the National Sorry Day Apology.

More than 1000 community members will take to Monaro Street on Tuesday 29 May for the annual Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk.

This year, with support from the Healthy Country Program and Murumbung Yurung Murra Rangers, Queanbeyan businesses, schools and the parents and grandparents of participants; numbers are expected to grow even further.

All are welcome to this free event including a barbecue at the end of the walk, official proceedings and cultural activities.

Happening Tuesday 29 May from 10.15am–12pm at Ray Morton Park, Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan, NSW. Free entry.

For more details, see the website.

PLAYUP

Discover PlayUP – The Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard, where kids can explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in a playful way. Adults can even join in the fun too! From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its head.

See the website for more information.

Free after museum admission.

Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

THE BARUNGA STATEMENT EXHIBITION SPECIAL EVENT + SCREENING

Experience a special National Reconciliation Week event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Barunga Statement. Hear firsthand the stories of the creation and presentation of the statement to the Parliament followed by a screening of the landmark short film “Make it Right” (G, 1998).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this exhibition and film contains images of persons who are deceased.

Additional information: Parking in the underground car park is free for the first two hours on weekdays. Paid parking machines are prominently located at the end of the carpark closest to the main entrance. 

Happening Tuesday 29 May from 6pm–8pm at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive. Free entry but bookings required.

See the website for more information.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY LECTURE 

2018 marks 30 years since Galarrwuy Yunupingu and Wenten Rubuntja presented the then Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, with a statement of Indigenous political objectives at the Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory.

What became known as the ‘Barunga Statement’ called for Indigenous self-management, a national system of land rights, compensation for loss of lands, respect for Aboriginal identity, an end to discrimination, and the granting of full civil, economic, social and cultural rights.

Professor Megan Davis, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and Professor of Law, University of New South Wales, will speak on the significance of the Barunga Statement in relation to the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart and the work of the Aboriginal constitutional dialogues in designing a framework of reform to address disadvantage and commence a process of reconciliation.

Happening Thursday 31 May from 11am–12pm at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive. Entry is free.

Check out the website for further details.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK AT THE NFSA 

This week of screenings celebrates our nation’s reconciliation journey. The program includes the feel good hit Bran Nue Dae, the NFSA’s restoration of My Survival as an Aboriginal and the short film One Night the Moon.

Happening Tuesday 29 May–Friday 1 June at National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton. Tickets from $5pp.

See the website for further details.

CHINESE HIGH TEA AT NATURAL NINE, CASINO CANBERRA

Canberra’s only ‘pop Chinese” restaurant, Natural Nine, is holding a weekly Chinese High Tea! Not only does this High Tea bring a delicious Asian twist to the high tea experience, but it also allows you to purchase treat stands rather than pay per head. If you love high teas or modern Asian cooking than this event is a must!

One stand including tea selection for two: $35pp. One stand including Sparkling to begin and tea selection for two: $45pp.

Happening every Friday and Saturday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra.

Bookings required in advance, so to book via 02 6257 7074 or online at casinocanberra.com.au.

FOOD & DRINK

Credit: Martin Ollman

THE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – CANBERRA REGION

 Indulge in a feast of the senses and join in the fun as The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Each year from June to August more than 250 individual events are held across the Canberra region showcasing the region’s fresh Black Winter Truffle.

Taste and experience the magic of these highly-prized gems. Indulge in the special flavours and aromas of truffle dishes at local restaurants and cafes. Join a hunt and see for yourself how the talented dogs unearth truffles. Learn from the chefs and other truffle experts at a cooking class or demonstration, or pop along to a market and pick up some truffle delights for yourself.

The Truffle Festival is the ultimate foodie festival, and a fabulous celebration of winter in the Canberra region.

Happening Friday 1 June–Friday 31 August at various locations around Canberra.

Check out the website for more information.

Hurly Burley Winter Fair

Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House

Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House is back in full swing for their winter series. This will be the place to be every Friday for fabulous food, fun, music and drinks.

Throughout the month of May, there will be winter inspired drinks including bourbon and whiskey. Not a bourbon and whiskey fan? Not to worry, there will be plenty of other drinks to choose from. Additionally, there will be more themes throughout the course of the year.

This will be an indoor event located in the Hoi Polloi Restaurant.

Happening every Friday until 25 May from 4 pm until late at Hoi Polloi, inside Old Parliament House.

For further information contact moadophcafe@restaurantassociates.com.au, call 6261 7200 or visit the website.

World Environment Day Dinner 2018

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our global environment. As part of this worldwide environmental action the Conservation Council ACT Region holds an annual celebration of sustainable food and environmental advocacy, to raise support for our work protecting the environment. \

On 2 June, don’t miss out on unique regional food and wines, live music, inspiring speakers and a range of fun activities including a silent and live auction from 7pm to 10pm at the National Arboretum. Mingle with the best like-minded community of people passionate about the Canberra region’s air, water, flora, wildlife and land!

Tickets $135-$145, more information via the website.

TIPSY TEA AT WHITE RABBIT COCKTAIL ROOM

It’s always time for tea at White Rabbit Cocktail Room, Tipsy Tea that is! Kicking off from two every Saturday and Sunday, Tipsy Tea is perfect for those seeking a little adventure.

Tipsy Tea (65 pp), in true White Rabbit style combines classic high tea flare with signature concoctions encouraging the curious to explore their senses. To eat, you are greeted by a 3- tier platter with an array of flavoursome bites including; spiced pork sausage rolls, smoked salmon and cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches and semi-dried tomato and caramelised onion tarts. Looking for something a little sweeter? Try the sour rhubarb and marshmallow tarts or the delightful dark chocolate and peanut brownies topped with caramel icing.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 pm at White Rabbit Cocktail Room, 65 Northbourne Avenue, City.

Book your table via info@whiterabbitroom.com.au or on (02) 6257 7779.

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 4 pm at The Highball Express. Entry is free. Visit the websitefor more information.

SUNDAY SESSIONS WITH A TWIST

Spend your Sunday the way they do in Cuba – sunshine, dominoes, fruity rum punch bowls, tasty Spanish food and live entertainment.

Their fabulous street party style Sunday Session is on every Sunday and it’s fun for all ages – you can even bring your little ones!

– Live entertainment
– Bottomless mimosas
– $70 punch bowls
– $5 Coronas
– Plenty of Dominoes sets to share

The Highball Express will be at your service from 2pm every Sunday over Spring / Summer. On every Sunday from 2pm at The Highball Express. Entry is free. Visit the website for more information.

CHINESE HIGH TEA AT NATURAL NINE, CASINO CANBERRA

Canberra’s only ‘pop Chinese” restaurant, Natural Nine, is holding a weekly Chinese High Tea! Not only does this High Tea bring a delicious Asian twist to the high tea experience, but it also allows you to purchase treat stands rather than pay per head. If you love high teas or modern Asian cooking than this event is a must!

One stand including tea selection for two: $35pp. One stand including Sparkling to begin and tea selection for two: $45pp.

Happening every Friday and Saturday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Natural Nine, Casino Canberra.

Bookings required in advance, so to book via 02 6257 7074 or online at casinocanberra.com.au.

GARDEN BAR HAPPY HOUR

Select wine, beer, basic spirits, cocktail specials while you enjoy live music from Canberra’s most talented local musicians. Make your Friday happy and relaxing with a various selection of popular drinks.

Happening Friday every week between 5pm – 7pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, inside Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit, Barton.

Cost: $5 wine, beer, spirits.

FRIDAY SOIRÉE AT BUVETTE

Add a little sparkle to your Friday night with Buvette Bistro’s Friday Soirée. Set outdoors in the Parisian-style Buvette Terrace, celebrate the weekend with this exclusive event. Enjoy VIP service with a personal bartender and select your drink of choice from the special cocktail menu, designed exclusively for Friday Soirée.

Sip on a French 75 or a Lychee Torsadée whilst enjoying fresh oysters, charcuterie or a duck liver parfait.

Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm at Buvette, inside the Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit, Barton. Find more information here.

HIGH TEA ON THE BURBURY TERRACE 

Designed to blend tradition with innovation, the new Burbury High Tea menu also offers signature favourites with freshly- baked scones, strawberry macaron and finger sandwiches.

Burbury Terrace is also proud to introduce a fully-dedicated gluten-free high tea menu. Remaining as innovative as the standard menu, it also includes the traditional sandwiches and indulgent sweets.

$50.00 per person including TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee. $60 per person including a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee.

Available Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4.30pm at Burbury Terrace, Barton. Find more information here.

PETIT FEAST AT BUVETTE

Spoil yourself with a bountiful spread including savouries, charcuterie, cheeses and decadent desserts. Every Saturday at Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar.

It’s not breakfast, it’s not lunch…but it is an indulgent feast for all the senses. The Buvette Petit Feast features freshly made savouries and sweets as well as lavish desserts. In addition to tea and coffee, you can order a Bloody Mary, French Champagne and Rosé.

Available between 11.30am – 2.30pm every Saturday at $65 per guest, including a complimentary glass of Rosé. For $15 guests can add unlimited Mimosas. Buvette is fully licensed and has free parking all weekend, outdoor covered seating and complimentary WiFi.

For bookings, call 02 6163 1818 or email buvette@domahotels.com.au. Find out more at hotelrealm.com.au.

TACO TUESDAY

Your choice of chicken, pork, or beef in a soft shell taco with cabbage, shallots & coriander. Happening every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

BURGERS & BEERS

A selection of Burgers and tap beer. Happening every Wednesday from 5pm-10pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

PIZZA & PALE ALE THURSDAYS

A selection of housemade Pizza paired with a schooner of James Squire Pale Beer. Happening at  5pm every Thursday at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

MUSIC, STAGE AND THEATRE

Image credit: James Hartley

Sense and Sensibility

Kate Hamill’s sparkling adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen on theatrical steroids. In the hands of the State Theatre Company Ensemble it will be a night at the theatre that you won’t want to miss.

The newly widowed Mrs Dashwood, under much reduced circumstances, must move herself and her three daughters, the very sensible Elinor, the wild romantic Marianne and the spirited Margaret, from their grand family home to a modest cottage. But reduced social circumstances do not lead to a reduction in troubles of the heart. Suitors circle and gossip swirls as all of the Dashwoods try to find their place in the world.

Jane Austen’s masterpiece is a precision guided literary missile of wit and warmth. In playwright Kate Hamill she’s found her theatrical match as verve and invention is brought to bear on the Dashwood’s every move.

Happening 29 May – 2 June at Canberra Theatre Centre, City.

Find tickets and more information here.

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET PRESENTS THE MERRY WIDOW 

Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.

The tiny principality of Pontevedro is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the dashing Count Danilo must rescue his country by marrying the newly widowed and fabulously wealthy Hanna Glawari. Only when they meet does he realise that she’s his childhood sweetheart – and that she hasn’t forgiven him for jilting her years ago.

Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque Paris and is dressed magnificently in velvets, silks, spangles and feathers.

Created especially for The Australian Ballet, The Merry Widow is a laugh-along favourite with hum-along melodies and its heart on its sleeve.

Happening Friday 25 May to Wednesday 30 May at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square.

See the website for more information.

Hurly Burley Winter Fair

Vinyl Lounge: Singles Night

On 1 June, Canberra’s favourite vinyl event is celebrating four and a half years with a special edition, focusing exclusively on 7-inch singles! Bring your own, or choose one from the Vinyl Lounge catalogue. Aussie greats will include Sherbet, John Paul Young, Olivia Newton-John and Helen Reddy. International artist will range from Suzi Quatro to Barbra Streisand. Vinyl Lounge regulars and newcomers welcome, to share music stories, meet fellow analogue collectors, and more!

Drinks and snacks will be available. Happening from 5.30 – 7 at the NFSA, Acton. More information on their website.

Thundamentals ‘Decade Of The Thundakat’ Tour 

On June 1 one of Australia’s most beloved hip-hop acts, Sydney via Blue Mountains trio Thundamentals, will celebrate their tenth anniversary in 2018 with an epic national tour called Decade Of The Thundakat visiting the UC Refectory.

Tickets $37.75, more information via OzTix.

YALE CONCERT BAND

The Yale Concert Band will tour Australia for the first time in its 100-year history from 26 May 2018, with concerts in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle. The band is renowned across the USA having performed at Carnegie Hall, in London’s Royal Albert Hall, and many tours across Europe. Consists of 55 brass, woodwind, keyboard and percussion players. They’ll be joined on stage by the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

Happening Tuesday 29 May from 7.30pm–9pm Llewlleyn Hall, Building 100, William Herbert Place, ANU. Free entry but reservations required. Gold coin donations welcome to benefit Legacy Asutralia.

Check out the website for more information.

Canberra Wind Symphony: The Bronze Concert

Join the stunning Canberra Wind Symphony for an evening of musical brilliance on 31 May at The Q in Queanbeyan, with contemporary works from extraordinary Australian and international composers, all with fascinating stories to tell.

Come and celebrate this amazing ensemble with 35 of the Capital Region’s finest professional players as they combine to bring only the best wind literature to the stage. Quite simply – they’re captivating, engaging and brilliant!

Tickets $38-$45, more information via the website.

Boccherini’s Guitar Concert

Be transported to Spain with a host of Latin-inspired works including Boccherini’s Fandango, Canales’ String Quartet and Haydn’s Seven Last Words on 31 May from 7pm at Albert Hall in Yarralumla. The Ensemble welcomes classical period guitarist Simon Martyn-Ellis as our special guest featuring in Boccherini’s Fandango Quintet. Although Italian, Boccherini’s years living in Spain inspired this fiery and exciting chamber work.

Tickets $35 – $60, more information via the website.

Jam for Refugees

On Friday 1 June, All Saints Anglican Church Ainslie (‘All Saints Ainslie’) and the Canberra Refugee Action Committee present Jam for Refugees a day-long concert of mostly classical music featuring local instrumental and choral groups including Daramalan College Choir; The Rookwood Ensemble; Canberra Men’s Choir and the All Saints Motet Choir.

Happening all day from 10.30am – 8.30pm, entry by donation.

Lunchtime sausage sizzle (from approx. 11.30am) and afternoon tea (approx. 3-4pm) available by gold coin donation.

WARM SOUP, COOL JAZZ

Escape the cold by a roaring fireplace whilst listening to great live music. Warm Soup Cool Jazz offers free live jazz, free wine tastings from local wineries, and hot soup bar and mulled wine for just $5 a cup.

Happening Saturday 2 June from 5pm – 10pm at Mercure Canberra, 39 Limestone Avenue, Braddon. Free entry.

See the Facebook event for more information.

WIL ANDERSON – WILEGAL

Six time winner People’s Choice Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival. Host of ABC TV’s Gruen. As heard on podcasts Tofop, Wilosophy and 2 Guys 1 Cup.

Wil spent 2017 performing sold-out shows from Melbourne to Montreal. He also got arrested on a plane to Wagga Wagga so that will probably get a mention.

“Bravo. Go see it.” 5 stars – The Age 

Happening Saturday 2 June from 8pm–9.10pm at Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra City. Tickets $54.90pp.

See the website for more information.

KARIN SCHAUPP & UMBERTO CLERICI ALBUM LAUNCH

Internationally renowned musicians Karin Schuapp and Umberto Clerici first shared a stage as part of the 2015 Musica Viva Festival, where the combination of guitar and cello proved a major hit.

In 2018 they continue their critically acclaimed collaboration with a program exploring songs throughout the ages. From gentle Spanish lullabies to fiery contemporary works, from Schubert to De Fella, Clerici and Schuapp reinvent beautiful melodies with lush accompaniments for the unique and intoxicating combination of cello and guitar. The listener is taken on an emotional journey through life, with songs drawn from all over the world and from different life stages, interwoven with anecdotes about the inspiration behind these timeless melodies.

“Spellbinding…” – Limelight Magazine 2016

Happening Sunday 3 June from 4pm–5.30pm at The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Canberra City. Tickets between $29 – $39pp.

See the website for more details.

MEYA GIRLS & FRIENDS: HEARING COLOUR, SEEING MELODY 

Meya Girls is an innovative Chinese music band founded by Miss Min Dong in September 2015 to introduce and explore Chinese national music in Australia. The ensemble comprises of graduates from elite music academies who have received many awards in China and have performed at prestigious music centres internationally.

The meaning of Meya in Chinese is ‘performance of Chinese music’, however, over time Meya Girls have extended their repertoire infusing contemporary influences and using modern arrangements on traditional Chinese instruments. The interplay of contemporary and traditional gives their music a fresh and unique sound.

In this concert the band will perform traditional Chinese works, such as classic music Blossoms on Spring Moonlit Night and contemporary works, such as Libertango and Basement Mucho.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 1.30pm at High Court of Australia, 40 Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry but registration required.

Check out the website for more information.

GURDAS MAAN LIVE

The Legendary Gurdas Maan is considered one of the most notable figures in the world of Punjabi music. He gained national attention in 1980 with the song “Dil Da Mamla Hai.” Since then, he has gone on to record over 34 albums and has written over 305 songs.

Happening Sunday 3 June form 7pm–9.30pm at Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra City. Tickets between $59–$129pp.

See the website for more details.

DIARY OF A MADMAN

Nikolai Gogol’s short story “Diary of a Madman” is a funny and brutal exploration of one man’s struggle to keep a grip on reality, a timeless and universal tale of love, desire, obsession, rejection, hope and broken dreams.

This dark comedy takes us into a fantastical world filled with laughter and rage, the tragic and rapturous, and the quest for individuality in a seemingly indifferent, urban city. Set in St Petersburg in the time of the Tsar, this work sits at the intersection of social satire and psychological portrait and is as relevant today as when first written.

Adapted for the stage by David Holman, Diary of a Madman has been performed around the world to incredible acclaim. The tragic hero, Poprishchin, will be brought to life in Canberra by MEAA and Critics Circle award-winning actor PJ Williams and a superb creative team including The Street Theatre’s Artistic Director Caroline Stacey, in this wildly absurd masterpiece about one man’s longing to find a place for himself where he is visible, where he matters, and above all, belongs.

Happening Saturday 2–Saturday 16 June at The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Canberra City. Tickets between $30–$42pp.

See the website for more information.

Community Services #1 Trivia Night

Based in Narrabundah, Community Services #1 delivers a wide range of community programs for those most vulnerable in our community including a Food Pantry for low income families, senior social groups, transport services, a singing group for people experiencing disadvantage, poor housing and a lack of social support, as well as early childhood programs, aged care and more.

Celebrate Community Services #1 and join us for a fun night of trivia with all money raised going to community and early learning programs.

Tickets are $20 each and teams can be two to six people (Seats will not be assigned, but you will need a ticket for the event).

– Raffle

– Prizes

– Games

Gryphons will be offering a pizza and beer deal on the night too!

Happening 6.30 – 9.30 pm on Wednesday 30 May at Gryphons Caffe Bar (Griffith Shops).

For more information or to purchase your tickets see the Facebook event page.

FILM 

Finding The Line Film Screening

Australian premiere tour of ‘Finding The Line’ a sports documentary self-produced by Australian ski athletes, Anna and Nat Segal, will be coming to Greater Union Cinema Manuka on 30 May at 7pm.

The film uses skiing and mountain sports as a vehicle to explore fear and how it affects our decision making. The aim in making the film was to use it as a platform to promote a positive discussion about fear, which is often considered to be a shameful emotion. They also wanted to use their experiences with extreme sports to promote women in sport and inspire other females to aim high and reach for their goals.

Tickets $25, more information and tickets via Eventbrite.

STEP Screening

On Saturday 2 June at 6pm, The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival is screening the documentary film STEP which won the Special Jury Prize 2017 at the Sundance Film Festival and formed part of HRAFF’s inaugural Youth for Human Rights Summit held on 4 May at ACMI. The screening will take place at Palace Electric Cinemas in New Acton.

STEP is the true-life story of a girls’ high-school step team set against the background of the heart of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love and thrive – on and off the stage – even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches and families, they chase their ultimate dreams: to win a step championship and to be accepted into college.

Tickets available at the website.

FESTIVALS

Credit: Martin Ollman

THE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – CANBERRA REGION 

Indulge in a feast of the senses and join in the fun as The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Each year from June to August more than 250 individual events are held across the Canberra region showcasing the region’s fresh Black Winter Truffle.

Taste and experience the magic of these highly-prized gems. Indulge in the special flavours and aromas of truffle dishes at local restaurants and cafes. Join a hunt and see for yourself how the talented dogs unearth truffles. Learn from the chefs and other truffle experts at a cooking class or demonstration, or pop along to a market and pick up some truffle delights for yourself.

The Truffle Festival is the ultimate foodie festival, and a fabulous celebration of winter in the Canberra region.

Happening Friday 1 June–Friday 31 August at various locations around Canberra.

Check out the website for more information.

Hurly Burley Winter Fair

MARKETS

FARM GATE MARKETS 

It’s Market Day! Enjoy Pialligo Estate for a Sunday full of market stalls and activities that will be sure to delight both adults and children alike!

With a range of local stallholders showcasing gourmet food, wine and spirits; and live music throughout the day there will be something for everyone.

In case of wet weather, please keep an eye on the Facebook page and we will keep you posted if we need to reschedule the Markets. Stallholders to be announced.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 10am–3pm at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. Free entry.

See the Facebook event for more information.

Hartley Hall Markets

You’ll have so much to choose from such as; unique gifts, artwork, home baked goods, dog/cat beds and treats, plants, jewellery, fresh produce, woodwork, crafts and much more – over 200 stalls!

Enjoy the lovely rustic atmosphere where you will find live music, great food and plenty of entertainment for the children to enjoy such as a petting zoo, pony rides, jumping castle, face painting and a giant slide.

Entry is by gold coin donation or our new Tap and Go donation devise 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.

SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKETS 

Get along to the Southside Farmers Markets every Sunday morning and pick up the finest fruit and vegetables and produce our region has to offer.  There are over 50 stalls made up of farmers and producers who sell their food direct from their farm or kitchen.  Many farmers are out picking their produce the night before the market and you can certainly taste the difference.

Talk to the farmer direct and find out where your food is being grown, how they grow it, and even how they best like to cook it.  Not only do they provide us with fresh food every week but they are a wealth of information on the food that nourishes week in week out.

What’s in season this week?  Annual herbs, beans, peas, beetroot, capsicums, carrots, chillies, corn, cucumber, daikon, eggplant, garlic, onion, radishes, rhubarb, squash, zucchini, melons, stonefruit, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes and more!

Every Sunday from 8.30am to 11am at Canberra College, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip. Entry is free, visit the website for more information.

MARKET GARDEN PRODUCE STALL

Selling fresh, clean, chemical-free vegetables, preserves and baked goods in the Courtyard of 56 Wallace Street, Braidwood every Saturday morning from 8.30am until 12.00 or sold out.

Wynlen House is a small urban micro-farm specialising in offering a broad range of seasonal vegetables all year round.

They also run workshops to show people how to grow vegetables, garlic, and raise small farm animals on a large suburban block and offer slow food events to showcase the benefit and deliciousness of produce grown locally, without chemical inputs and picked fresh.

On every Saturday from 8.30am – 12 pm, 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 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 4 pm to 8 pm at the Former Transport Depot, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.

Visit the Facebook page for more information.

WORKSHOPS, TOURS & TALKS 

THE MERRY WIDOW – BEHIND THE SCENES

See what it takes for The Australian Ballet to bring The Merry Widow to the stage. You’ll watch the dancers take class as they prepare for the performance.

Happening 29 Tuesday from 11.30am–12.30pm at Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra City. Tickets form $29pp.

Visit the website for more details.

Defining Moments: Pride and prejudice panel

Explore the history of LGBTQIA+ politics in Australia with a panel including Australia’s longest serving judge, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and comedian and writer, Jordan Raskopoulos.

In 2018 we mark the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It has been a long struggle towards equality and inclusion but having achieved marriage equality, have we reached the end of the rainbow? Or is the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights just getting started?

Join ABC RN Big Ideas presenter Cathy Van Extel and a distinguished and diverse panel to discuss the history of the gay and lesbian liberation movement in Australia.

They’ll look at the often untold contributions of people across the community – and queer politics today.

Happening Friday 1 June from 6-7.30 pm at Visions Theatre, National Museum of Australia.

Find more information and buy tickets here.

VIETNAM 1968 

Curator Dr Walter Kudrycz discusses the Vietnam War in 1968—a time of major developments and public outrage at the images that were starting to be shown on televisions. The talk will also be livestreamed on Facebook (AEST).

Happening Thursday 31 May from 12.30pm–1.30pm at Conference Room, Level 4, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

CARTIER: WEAVING WORKSHOP

Learn how to make your own ornate body decorations using natural fibres and shells. Artists will guide you through the process of weaving and string adornment making for sheer pleasure and unique fashions.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 10am–12pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry.

Check out the website for further details.

RECONCILIATION DAY IN THE PARK

Be part of history at our first Reconciliation Day. Join the celebrations to mark the ACT’s historic first Reconciliation Day public holiday at the Reconciliation in the Park event in Glebe Park on Monday 28 May.

Acknowledging the Indigenous custodians of the Canberra region and their contribution to the capital, it’s an opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

A great day out for the family, enjoy live music from Busby Marou and Lucy Sugarman along with an array of local Indigenous performers and cultural activities including bush tucker talks, storytelling, art workshops as well as kids amusements, petting zoo and community BBQ. 

Happening Monday 28 May from 10 am – 2 pm at Glebe Park, Civic.

See the website for more information. 

Vision Australia Canberra Open Day

Come along to Vision Australia Canberra’s Open Day on 2 June from 10 am to 2 pm, showcasing the latest in technology, equipment and support services to assist people who are blind or have low vision. Try out the latest equipment, including technology from Quantum and Humanware, to help you live the life you choose.

Chat to their friendly experts about the NDIS and MyAgedCare, learn more about Orientation & Mobility, Occupational Therapy, Children’s services and our accessible Library, and go in the draw to WIN an Olitech Easy Mate+ mobile phone OR a $300 voucher to spend at the Vision Australia shop. You can also find out about volunteering opportunities on the day.

Happening at Vision Australia, Suite 1a, 3 Sydney Avenue, Barton. For more information email canberra@visionaustralia.org or phone 02 6132 5800. Visit the website for more information.

RedTalk: a conversation about menstruation

Ever wondered about reusable menstrual products, but didn’t quite feel comfortable to try them, know whether they’re right for you, or ask? Have no fear, Redtalk is here! In honour of World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28), Distaffik Collective and the ANU Women’s Department invite you for a night of open conversation and entertainment about menstruation and menstrual products on 30 May at 7pm at Smith’s Alternative.

Our expert panel will take you through the different reusable product options, discussing the pros and cons and their personal experiences. Expert panelists are Zoe Neumayer, Melody Šimenić and Alison Worthington (RadPads).

Enlightening the evening with their period-related arts, we have a selection of Canberra’s best to share their song and story. Bec Taylor will grace us with her piano notes and menstrual quotes throughout the night; Netty is going to share some words of a more comic nature; and Rosanna Stevens will take us on an allsorts journey of period stories.

Tickets $10, more information on Facebook.

RECONCILIATION DAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA

Join us for Reconciliation Day – Canberra’s newest public holiday! The ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Kara Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation are celebrating Reconciliation Day with a public event featuring traditional dance, talks and hands-on activities representing the vibrant: artistic, spiritual and cultural traditions of the Torres Strait.

The National Museum is delighted to partner with the ACT Torres Strait Islander Corporation and Kara Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation to present this event.

Happening Monday 28 May from 10 am – 12 pm at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

RECONCILIATION DAY CELEBRATION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA

This year the ACT is the first state or territory to recognise Reconciliation Day with a public holiday. Celebrate at the NGA with cultural performances, conversations and workshops for the whole family to enjoy.

The program includes a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and performances by the Reconciliation Choir and Ngambri Dancers. There will also be a range of free Indigenous Cultural Experiences including Sit down ‘Yarn Up’ with Elders, Local Bush food and medicine, Local History Workshop, History, Language & Culture Workshop, Drop in Adornment Jewellery or Art classes.

There will also be tours of The National Picture: The Art of Tasmania’s Black War and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries throughout the day. A special Create Space: Land and sky program for kids and families will be presented in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Galleries. The NGA will also present Conciliation: The National and Local Picture, an in-conversation event based on the 2018 theme ‘Don’t keep History a Mystery’.

Happening Monday 28 May from 9.30 am – 5 pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Discover the stories behind the building on a special tour of Parliament House. Learn how the building’s impressive architecture is symbolic of our national identity and gain a rare view into private areas.

These tours run only on non-sitting days (except Christmas Day and when seasonal tours are running).

We recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour or event for screening and check-in as places are limited to 10 participants. tours operate for 55 mins.

For security purposes, all participants must present photo identification and ticket confirmation to join any behind the scenes tours or events. If you do not have these, you will be unable to participate.

Participants on a paid tour can take advantage of a 10% discount on any purchase from The Parliament Shop on the day of the tour.

Happening until March 2019 at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Capital Hill.

See the website for more information.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA

Visiting the National Library of Australia? Take a tour and see a side of the Library most visitors never experience.

Whether this is your first visit or the next of many, you can learn more about the Library and its exhibitions by joining a free guided tour. Tours are offered by trained Volunteer Guides who have a passion for sharing their knowledge of the Library and its collections. Your Guide will welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the National Library, its collections and the stories of Australia.

Treasures Gallery – Daily at 11.30am
Take a tour and come face-to-face with some of the Library’s greatest treasures and Australia’s greatest stories.

Behind The Scenes – Thursdays at 2 pm
Take a tour to visit enormous stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Library’s collection that have been acquired over more than a century of collecting.

Discover your National Library – Saturdays at 2 pm
Join a Library guide for a journey around the building and discover the stories in the Reading Rooms and public spaces.

Tours running until Thursday 31 May at the National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.

For more detailed information visit the website.

ART FOR LUNCH

Drop into 30-minute weekly talks or creative activities interpreting works of art in the NGA’s collection. Check our website for further details. This event is free but bookings are essential.

Happening every Thursday until November 29 2018 from 12.45pm–1.15pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

STEPPING FORWARD: COMBINING SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH LIGHT EXERCISE

This free group is suitable for women wanting to reconnect socially with other women after domestic violence.

The group gets together each fortnight to go for a relaxed 30-minute walk and catch up at a local café. Guest speakers are invited to join providing information about topics of interest in the group. This group is an open group, making it easy for new members to join throughout the term. This group is organised and run by the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT.

On fortnightly in Tuggeranong on Wednesday mornings and fortnightly in Gungahlin on Friday mornings, during school terms only. Children not yet at school are welcome to attend.

Complete the online contact form to register.

SPORT

The Netier National Capital Rally

The Netier National Capital Rally will bring a stunning range of cars, both international and local to Canberra’s forests in June with the event tipped to increase in popularity from last year’s debut international event.

The launch will be held in the beautiful Garden Pavilions overlooking the magnificent views of Pialligo Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and Canberra’s skyline, featuring Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower.

The Pialligo Estate Service Park will be on a much bigger scale this year. Spectators will have easy access to the area and will be able to meet both the drivers, whilst soaking up the Canberra skyline views and eating fresh local produce from Pialligo Estate.

There will also be a market day on the Sunday with other local Canberra vendors. More details to come.

More information

Happening 1-3 June at Kowen Forest and Pialligo Estate (Service Park).

See the website for more information.

Downtuned Yoga

75 minutes of bliss. Live musical environments can support and inspire us in the journey of yoga. Thanks to a gentle soundscape we will enjoy grounding in a yoga class designed to balance your body. Downtuned Yoga offers a simple and warm atmosphere for you to explore the connection between sounds and movement.

With the help of music, your body and your mind will find a way to unwind faster and relax better during the practice of yoga. Those 75 minutes will be a mindful experience.

This immersion is open to all levels, beginners are truly welcome. We will be favouring slower paced moment and focusing on restoring balance in our bodies.

BYO mat if possible. Limited spots available. Ticket price: $30

Happening Saturday 2 June from 5.45 pm at Griffith Neighbourhood Centre, Griffith.

Find more information and tickets here.

THE PIALLIGO ESTATE SERVICE PARK

The Netier National Capital Rally will bring a stunning range of cars, both international and local to Canberra’s forests in June with the event tipped to increase in popularity from last year’s debut international event. The launch will be held in the beautiful Garden Pavilions overlooking the magnificent views of Pialligo Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and Canberra’s skyline, featuring Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower.

The Pialligo Estate Service Park will be on a much bigger scale this year. Spectators will have easy access to the area and will be able to meet both the drivers, whilst soaking up the Canberra skyline views and eating fresh local produce from Pialligo Estate.

Pialligo Estate will also be open for breakfast and lunch from 8 am – 4 pm. Be sure to taste the amazing local and homegrown produce of Pialligo Estate.

Happening Friday 1–Sunday 3 June from 10am–5pm at The Pialligo Estate Service Park, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. Free entry.

Check out the website for more details. 

PLUS500 BRUMBIES V SUNWOLVES 

Sunday afternoon rugby returns to GIO Stadium as the Sunwolves make the trip from Japan for our Family Round clash. It’s only the second time that the Japanese franchise have visited the National Capital with the Brumbies emerging victorious 66-5 and running in ten tries in their last meeting in Canberra.

The family-friendly time-slot sees the ACT & SNSW Primary Schools Championships taking place pre-match plus to make this even more affordable for families, one junior (under 15 years of age) will get in free with each adult/concession ticket purchased through Ticketek.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 4.05pm at GIO Stadium, Battye Street, Bruce.

See the website for more information.

Downtuned Yoga

Live musical environments can support and inspire us in the journey of yoga. On 2 June, you can enjoy grounding in a yoga class designed to balance your body at 5.45pm at the Griffith Neighbourhood Centre. Downtuned Yoga offers a simple and warm atmosphere for you to explore the connection between sounds and movement.With the help of music, your body and your mind will find a way to unwind faster and relax better during the practice of yoga. This immersion is open to all levels, beginners are welcome. BYO mat if possible.

Limited spots available. Tickets $30 via Eventbrite.

OUTDOORS

Hurly Burley Winter Fair

THE PIALLIGO ESTATE SERVICE PARK 

The Netier National Capital Rally will bring a stunning range of cars, both international and local to Canberra’s forests in June with the event tipped to increase in popularity from last year’s debut international event. The launch will be held in the beautiful Garden Pavilions overlooking the magnificent views of Pialligo Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and Canberra’s skyline, featuring Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower.

The Pialligo Estate Service Park will be on a much bigger scale this year. Spectators will have easy access to the area and will be able to meet both the drivers, whilst soaking up the Canberra skyline views and eating fresh local produce from Pialligo Estate.

Pialligo Estate will also be open for breakfast and lunch from 8 am – 4 pm. Be sure to taste the amazing local and homegrown produce of Pialligo Estate.

Happening Friday 1–Sunday 3 June from 10am–5pm at The Pialligo Estate Service Park, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. Free entry.

Check out the website for more details.

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 Monday 18 June at Alpaca Magic, 2771 Sutton Road, NSW.

See the website for more information.

The Netier National Capital Rally

The Netier National Capital Rally will bring a stunning range of cars, both international and local to Canberra’s forests in June with the event tipped to increase in popularity from last year’s debut international event.

The launch will be held in the beautiful Garden Pavilions overlooking the magnificent views of Pialligo Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and Canberra’s skyline, featuring Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower.

The Pialligo Estate Service Park will be on a much bigger scale this year. Spectators will have easy access to the area and will be able to meet both the drivers, whilst soaking up the Canberra skyline views and eating fresh local produce from Pialligo Estate.

There will also be a market day on the Sunday with other local Canberra vendors. More details to come.

More information

Happening 1-3 June at Kowen Forest and Pialligo Estate (Service Park).

See the website for more information.

FOR A GOOD CAUSE

JUST SWEAT: GROUP FITNESS TO SUPPORT LIFELINE

Just Sweat to Support Lifeline Canberra is a group fitness event to be held on Saturday 2nd June at 8.30am on Kingston Foreshore. The event encourages all locals to get involved and raise money for Lifeline Canberra.

Ally Stephens from The Mark Agency has been put behind bars for this year’s Lock Up Your Boss initiative. Instead of staying put and hoping to raise her challenging goal of $10,000 online, Ally has organised the Just Sweat event in collaboration with Eighty8 Fitness and OutInCanberra.

Expect a morning of fun, heart-pumping workouts where all fitness levels are welcome and all exercises can be modified to suit.

The session outline will include a high intensity body weight circuit, a team fitness relay and a tug of war competition to wrap it up.

Happening Saturday 2 June from 8.30 am. Meet at Jack Ross Park, 19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston. Cost: $25-50, donation of any amount for children to attend.

Find more information via Eventbrite. 

Community Services #1 Trivia Night

Based in Narrabundah, Community Services #1 delivers a wide range of community programs for those most vulnerable in our community including a Food Pantry for low income families, senior social groups, transport services, a singing group for people experiencing disadvantage, poor housing and a lack of social support, as well as early childhood programs, aged care and more.

Celebrate Community Services #1 and join us for a fun night of trivia with all money raised going to community and early learning programs.

Tickets are $20 each and teams can be two to six people (Seats will not be assigned, but you will need a ticket for the event).

– Raffle

– Prizes

– Games

Gryphons will be offering a pizza and beer deal on the night too!

Happening 6.30 – 9.30 pm on Wednesday 30 May at Gryphons Caffe Bar (Griffith Shops).

For more information or to purchase your tickets see the Facebook event page.

World Environment Day Dinner 2018

World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our global environment. As part of this worldwide environmental action the Conservation Council ACT Region holds an annual celebration of sustainable food and environmental advocacy, to raise support for our work protecting the environment.

On 2 June, don’t miss out on unique regional food and wines, live music, inspiring speakers and a range of fun activities including a silent and live auction from 7pm to 10pm at the National Arboretum. Mingle with the best like-minded community of people passionate about the Canberra region’s air, water, flora, wildlife and land!

Tickets $135-$145, more information via the website.

KIDS  

CREATE SPACE: LAND AND SKY

Drop-in for creative activities responding to works of art in the Indigenous galleries in celebration of Reconciliation Day.

For children all ages, accompanied by adults.

Happening Monday 28 May from 10.30am–12.30pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry.

Visit the website for more information.

MINI-MINTIES

Come along to the Mint for the new children’s program Mini-Minties.

Join in the hands-on fun connected to this month’s theme ‘Robots’. Children will see and learn about the Mint’s famous robot Titan, plus craft a robot of their very own.

Mini-Minties is held on the first Friday of each month, with new themes monthly. The sessions are packed with exciting activities, including craft-making, storytelling, museum exploring and more.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential. Sessions are followed by a complimentary coffee for parents and guardians. The program is aimed at children aged between 4-6, however, all children are welcome to join us.

Happening Friday 1 June from 10.30am–11.15am at Royal Australian Mint, Denison Street, Deakin. Tickets from $10 per child.

See the website for more information.

BOT WORKSHOP – CODING AS THE NEW LITERACY

Young children are never too young to be introduced to coding and robotics! This interactive and hands-on workshop will provide young children with a unique opportunity to learn how to code through purposeful play. Coding is a new type of literacy for the 21st century that is logical and creative and it is important to teach this new literacy our youngest learners.

Happening Sunday 3 June from 9am–12pm at Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra City. Tickets cost $15pp.

See the website for more details.

CREATE SPACE: LAND AND SKY

Drop-in for creative activities responding to works of art in the Indigenous galleries in celebration of Reconciliation Day.

Happening Monday 28 May from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm at the National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

RECONCILIATION WEEK – SELFHOOD 

Join Wiradjuri-Scottish Artist April Phillips for a creative workshop. Explore ideas around identity and version of self through experimentation with materials and art processes, including drawing, stamping and collage. Suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years.

Happening Saturday 26 May to Monday 28 May at the National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

PLAYUP

Discover PlayUP – The Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard, where kids can explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in a playful way. Adults can even join in the fun too! From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its head.

See the website for more information.

Free after museum admission.

Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

Ages 5-12.

Bookings are essential. Register here.

COLOUR

See colour as you’ve never seen it before! Is your yellow the same as mine? How do pixels and paint differ? Turn a blue butterfly green, visit the Room of Missing Colours and hear fascinating stories from people who see colour when they hear music. Discover Colour at Questacon and see the world in a new light!

Showing until 30 September 2018 from 9am-5pm daily at Questacon, Parkes.

LEAP INTO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

Your local library is a treasure trove…not only are there free books and resources, there are regular amazing events! Giggle & Wiggle with your little ones (up to two years) and help them learn through language play using interactive rhymes, songs, games and stories.

Looking to improve your English and make new friends, then head along to your local library for one of the informal English conversation groups. For more events and info check them out here.

EXHIBITIONS

Cartier London. Necklace, 1932, special order, platinum, diamonds, emerald 8.8 cm (height at centre). Collection Cartier © Cartier Photo Vincent Wulveryck.

CARTIER: THE EXHIBITION

Cartier: The Exhibition is a breathtaking display of some of the world’s most exquisite jewels, featuring items from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier collection showing exclusively at the National Gallery of Australia.

Immerse yourself in over 300 spectacular items, including royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.

Never before have so many incredible diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. Highlights include the Queen’s ‘Halo’ tiara worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48 carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace, Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.

Step into the dazzling world of the Maison Cartier and its clients to discover concepts of glamour throughout the 20th century, accompanied by our rich program of talks, tours and events and Cartier: The Exhibition catalogue.

Cartier: The Exhibition is on show at the NGA, exclusive to Canberra.

Showing until Sunday 22 July at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

THE BARUNGA STATEMENT EXHIBITION 

In 1988, Aboriginal leaders Galarrwuy Yunupingu AM and Wenten Rubuntja AO presented the then Prime Minister, the Honourable Bob Hawke AC, with a painted petition, the Barunga Statement. The Statement is a historic declaration of self-determination and the celebration of Aboriginal culture, which continues to be of relevance today.

Parking is available most days in the Forecourt Basement car park and is free on weekends, public holidays and for the first two hours on weekdays. Paid parking machines are prominently located at the end of the carpark closest to the main entrance.

Happening Tuesday 29 May–Sunday 29 July from 9am–5pm at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive. Entry is free.

See the website for more details.

BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN

This display highlights some of the stunning works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women artists held in the Parliament House Art Collection.

Additional information: Parking is available most days in the Forecourt Basement car park—parking is free on weekends, public holidays and for the first two hours on weekdays. Paid parking machines are prominently located at the end of the carpark closest to the main entrance.

Happening Tuesday 29 May–Sunday 29 July from 9am–5pm at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive. Entry is free.

See the website for more details.

WW1: TELLING THE STORIES OF THOSE WHO SERVED

Who were they? What can we learn about the hundreds of thousands of Australians who served in the army, navy and nursing services in the First World War?

In this special joint program collection experts from the Australian War Memorial, National Archives of Australia, and National Library of Australia come together to explore the stories of those who served in WWI, using some of the nation’s most significant collections.

Happening Wednesday 30 May from 12.30pm–2pm at National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes. Free entry.

Check out the website for more details.

CARTIER: NATURAL ADORNMENT PANEL

Traditional contemporary Indigenous adornment design will be the focus of this panel. Artists who practise natural weaving and stringing will share their design insights, as well how they strive to keep their traditions alive in a contemporary way.

Happening Saturday 2 June from 3pm–4.30pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry but bookings essential.

For more information, see the website.

DISCOMFORT BY JOSHUA SLEEMAN-TAYLOR

There are an endless variety of atmospheres and emotional states that can be evoked from different approaches to life drawing. In an academic setting life drawing can feel quite clinical. In other drawings, the naked figure can appear quite vulnerable. When drawing the human body, diversionary marks can be especially evident; people understand the body inherently, it is a subject with which they empathise. ‘Discomfort’ is an exhibition of etchings that investigate how imagery of the human body can be used as a vessel for emotional expression.

Happening Friday 1 June–Thursday 5 July at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.

Check out the website for more information.

ON THE TABLE BY PAUL DUMETZ

These new works by artist Paul Dumetz explore functional ware and are the result of a three year mentorship process with established ceramic artist Maryke Henderson. Featuring striking and unique surfaces, colours and wood ash glazes, the pieces are at once utilitarian and beautiful.

Paul Dumetz was the recipient of the Belconnen Arts Centre CAPO Incusion Award in 2017. His work reflects a keen interest in capturing the beauty, character, strength, purity, emotion and facial expressions of Australian fauna, domestic animals and mythological creatures.

Happening Friday 1 June–Thursday 5 July at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.

See the website for further details.

PLACES BY SOLOMON GRAINGER

‘Places‘ is an abstract body of work capturing the essence of parts of the world that have profoundly affected the artist, and fragmented imaginings of where the future will take him. The series is personal to his own experience, yet steeped in themes that are universal, and invite his audience to ponder the rich value of their personal history, and in turn the beauty in uncertainty of what lies ahead.

Happening Friday 1 June–Thursday 5 July at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS AND COLLECTIONS TOUR

Take our Indigenous Connections and Collections tour to learn more about the connections between Australian Parliament House and the first peoples of Australia. See inspiring works of art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the Parliament House Art Collection and discover their unique stories. 

Happening until Sunday 15 July 2018 at the Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Capital Hill

See the website for more information.

Clay Stories: A Sabbia Gallery and Remote Communities Ceramic Network Touring Exhibition

The exhibition Clay Stories is to be held until Sunday 1 July, 2018 in the Strathnairn Woolshed Gallery. The official opening will take place at 2pm on Saturday 12 May. Clay Stories is a significant survey exhibition of contemporary artworks in ceramics that have been created by both highly established and emerging Indigenous artists in remote parts of regional Australia. The exhibition presents pieces that are both sculptural and vessel-based, with each body of work representative of the artist’s connection to Country and as a strong medium for storytelling.

Find out more here.

Speed of Souls Exhibition

On 2 June from 6pm until late, artist Nara O’Neil will launch her solo exhibition exploring shutter speed, connection, and emotion at The Paris End in Mitchell. The Paris End will be celebrating their 1st birthday and the plonk and tunes will be flowing! Wine and finger food will of course be provided, with canvas prints and postcards available for purchase.

If you cannot make it, the exhibition will be running for 8 more weeks, make sure to drop in Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, or Saturday 10am to 5pm. More information via the website.

Still Light Exhibition

Sydney artist Jane Gerrish will open a solo exhibition at Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore on 12 May, 2018.

In the exhibition, entitled ‘Still Light’, Gerrish draws on her passion for research to take viewers on a journey through time. Her curiosity is infectious as a narrative rich in history and intrigue unfolds over four series’ of drawings.

Inspired by an exhibition of masterpieces from the Hermitage Museum and a visit to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in Orchard Street, New York, Gerrish follows the tradition of 17th century master studies. Paying homage to a selection of Dutch & German artists she demonstrates her own phenomenal skill with her chosen mediums of charcoal, graphite and coloured pencil.

‘Studying these artworks and interpreting the different textures of the painted compositions in charcoal proved a new artistic challenge, and a wonderful way to learn more about the genre’ – Jane Gerrish (referring to her ‘Sumptuous Series’ of still life drawings).

The exhibition will run until 24 June 2018. An opening reception will be held from 3 – 5pm on Saturday 12 May. All welcome, more information here.

EXHIBITION ‘IN THESE HANDS: MARA NYANGANGKA’

An exhibition of new paintings, ceramics, tjanpi weavings and punu from the artists of Ernabella, celebrating 70 years of Ernabella Arts.

The fruits of a collaboration that took place 46 years ago are the subject of a very special exhibition about Australia’s two oldest centres for craft and design – Sturt Gallery & Studios (1941) and Ernabella Arts (1948).

Forty-six years ago, five young artists from Ernabella went to Sturt as part of a residency to learn new weaving techniques. To celebrate Ernabella’s 70th birthday, In These HANDS: Mara nyangangka tells the story of that residency, its impact on subsequent generations and offers a showcase of the contemporary work in painting, ceramics and tjanpi (native grass) weaving and punu (timber) work.

In These Hands will not only tell the historical story of the link between these two famous centres, it will celebrate the long tradition of craft and design in Australia while at the same time being testament to the positive collaboration and understanding between an Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural institution sharing that same passion for ‘making’.

Happening until Saturday 30 June from 10 am – 5 pm at the Craft ACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building, Canberra.

See the website for more information.

EXHIBITION ‘RETRACE: SABINE PAGAN’

Retrace, is a solo exhibition by contemporary jewellery designer Sabine Pagan. The exhibition will feature rings, photographs and video extending Pagan’s ongoing investigation into themes of architectural environments, place, materiality and memories.

Sabine Pagan is a Swiss‐born Australian jewellery practitioner with a career spanning over 20 years. She has worked in both Switzerland and Australia as a practicing artist and academic, completing a practice‐based PhD in 2016. In 2017, she resumed her career as a full‐time artist, dividing her time between commissions and exhibitions.

Happening until Saturday 30 June from 10 am – 5 pm at the Craft ACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building, Canberra.

See the website for more information.

A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES – AN EXHIBITION

A Tale of Two Villages tells the story of the Hall-Ginninderra district from Aboriginal times, through the early pioneer farming settlement at Palmerville and then Ginninderra, to the establishment of the village of Hall from 1881.

Happening from Saturday 21 April.

See the website for more information at the Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall.

‘The Inner Apartment’ exhibition of contemporary Australian Muslim art

‘The Inner Apartment’ – an exhibition of contemporary Australian Muslim art curated by Nur Shkembi will show at the Nishi Gallery.

‘The Inner Apartment’ is an exhibition of contemporary Australian Muslim art curated by Nur Shkembi that explores the fractured beauty of the sacred and the mundane. Featuring work by Shireen Taweel, Hoda Afshar and Leila El Rayes, ‘The Inner Apartment’ explores the ways in which ordinarily private, spiritual and deeply personal matters of the heart and mind have been turned inside-out and compelled into the public domain.

‘The Inner Apartment’ – showing at Nishi Gallery – is presented in association with the National Museum (NMA) of Australia’s exhibition ‘So That You Might Know Each Other’, and small selection of works will be on display in the NMA foyer.

Showing until Sunday 22 July. Gallery is open from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesday to Sunday at  Nishi Gallery.

Find more information via the website.

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE 2018

The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia’s aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.

Showing until Sunday 17 June at the National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory,

See the website for more information, including tickets.

‘SO YOU MIGHT KNOW EACH OTHER’: FAITH AND CULTURE IN ISLAM

View intriguing objects — from clothing and ceremonial hangings to musical instruments, armour, precious manuscripts, ceramics and jewellery — that celebrate the achievements of Muslim people across the world, their daily lives, traditions and spirituality.

Featuring collections from the Vatican Anima Mundi Museum, the Sharjah Museums Authority and the National Museum of Australia.

Happening until Sunday 22 July from 9am–5pm at National Museum of Australia, 1 Lawson Crescent, Acton. Free entry.

Check out the website for more information.

FREE EXHIBITIONS AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Parliament House we are running a jam-packed program of events, including two free exhibitions.

Exhibition: Design in a decade – The Design in a Decade – The 1980s

Step back in time with the Parliament House Art Collection as we revisit the 1980’s. Bold colours and geometric shapes abound in celebration of a rich decade in Australian art, craft and design.

Location: Exhibition area, level 1.

YES: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1967 REFERENDUM

To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the Museum of Australian Democracy is launching a new, collaborative exhibition.

The national referendum on 27 May 1967 was a historic one. An overwhelming majority of Australians – over 90 per cent – voted ‘Yes’ to allowing the federal government to make laws in relation to Aboriginal people and to allowing Aboriginal people to be included in the census.

In Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum, discover the historic events and strong relationships involved in making the referendum happen and explore the significance of the referendum today.

Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum is a joint exhibition by the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Reconciliation Australia.

Happening until Friday 25 May at the Museum of Australian Democracy, King George Terrace, 18, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

THE ART OF SCIENCE: BAUDIN’S VOYAGERS 1800-1804

See exquisite illustrations of Australian animals and marine life as well as striking portraits of Aboriginal people, rare documents and hand-drawn maps from Nicolas Baudin’s expedition to Australia. Discover the ambitions behind this lavishly funded French voyage and experience a captivating fusion of art and science.

Happening until Sunday 24 June at National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra.

See the website for more information.

EXPRESS YOURSELF

This collection exhibition draws attention to portraits of Australians whose unique life experiences symbolise social and cultural themes. The portraits attest to the facility of photographic portraiture to convey compelling psychological depth.

Happening until Friday 7 September 2018 at the National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

1968: CHANGING TIMES

Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll…and a missing prime minister.

1968 was momentous. A time of tumultuous world events, including the Vietnam War and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy.

At home in Australia, we struggled with the fallout from the December 1967 disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt and growing unrest about conscription for overseas military service.

From Hendrix’s blistering solos and far-out fashions to a swinging counter-culture, there was a strong sense that the world was rapidly changing. Where were we headed?

The opening of the National Library’s lakeside building in Canberra in August 1968 was a moment of national pride and achievement in the midst of this turbulent time.

Revisit the 1960s as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the building’s opening, and reflect on what was happening in the world, in Australia and in Canberra at the time.

Showing until Sunday 12 August at the National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.

See the website for more information.

ART DECO

Comprised entirely of works selected from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian vitalism, capturing Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture, and technology.

In the 1920s, Australian artists rebelled against the austerity of World War I to create images of an abundant nation filled with strong, youthful figures, capturing the vitalism of a nation reborn.

Technological advancements and urbanisation influenced the emergence of Art Deco: a new aesthetic in art, architecture, design and fashion.

Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian Vitalism, including Rayner Hoff’s architectural frieze Deluge – stampede of the lower gods 1927, Jean Broome-Norton’s Abundance 1934 and Napier Waller’s painting, I’ll put a girdle round about the earth 1933, which captures Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture and technology. 

Showing until Monday 31 December 2018, 7 days from 10am-5pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.

For more information, see the website.

DEEDS NOT WORDS: THE BESSIE RISCHBIETH COLLECTION

National Library of Australia is proudly representing the opportunity to see the collection of Bessie Rischbieth, a prominent figure in Australian and international feminism.

During her stay in England in 1913, Bessie Rischbieth witnessed the whirlwind of the suffragettes’ struggle for the right to vote, which was then at its height.

Fascinated by the charisma of the suffragettes and their militant actions, she gathered memorabilia of the movement, building a collection of photographs, pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, suffrage periodicals, postcards and correspondence. She continued to grow the collection for the remainder of her life.

Rischbieth bequeathed this ‘living memorial’ to the National Library of Australia.

Free entry.

Showing until 19 August daily from 10 am to 5 pm at National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, 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 9 am – 5 pm. For more information, visit the website.

YES: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1967 REFERENDUM

To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the Museum of Australian Democracy is launching a new, collaborative exhibition. Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum explores the journey of Australia’s most successful referendum campaign and asks what this far-reaching change means today.

This is a joint exhibition by the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Reconciliation Australia.

Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum is open until Friday 25 May 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.

NGA TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

Talks and workshops cater for a range of different age groups. For full details visit the NGA website.