This Week In The Can

Posted on 5 November, 2018

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

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WHAT NOT TO MISS

DESIGN Canberra Festival 2018

DESIGN Canberra is an annual festival which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design.

Design is in Canberra’s DNA. From the time of Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, to iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, through to contemporary and sustainable design developments today, Canberra has always been a living design laboratory.

Throughout November 2018, over 100 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, markets, artist studios and open homes will be showcased as DESIGN Canberra. The festival is for all interests and ages and most events are free. Last year a record 94,500 people attended the festival.

Happening 5-25 November across various locations.

See the website for more information.

Presented by Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre.

CIRCULARITY: Festival Opening Party and Auction

Everyone is invited to CIRCULARITY, the 2018 DESIGN Canberra opening party and auction.

Enjoy music, food, local wines, cocktails and brews, and experimental lighting design, in iconic Monaro Mall. New work from leading designers will be available to purchase by online auction.

The 2018 DESIGN Canberra opening party will celebrate the circularity of our city – so much more than the much-derided roundabouts, the circle represents continuity and strength.

Pure and simple, the circle embodies infinite possibilities. When we support designers to live, work and make in Canberra, we create a vibrant and creative community for everyone to enjoy.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 8 pm on Level One, Monaro Mall (access from Petrie Plaza).

See the website for more information.

Day Of The Dead Fiesta 2018

Experience the vibes and atmosphere of a Latin American Fiesta at this family friendly celebration of music, dance, art and the amazing tradition of “Dia De Muertos” over one huge day at the Day of the Dead Fiesta!

Unique Cultural Performances and Live Music from around Australia – and as as always we have great Arts + Food Market & an amazing Kid’s Piñata + Facepaint.

Featuring : The AmaSonics (PERU) – Afro Moses (GHANA) – Los Chavos (ACT) – Brass Knuckle Brass Band + Many more!

Plus Performances by: Karina Salgado (MEXICO) – Colombian Cultural & Folkloric Organisation (COLOMBIA) – Capoeira Senzala (BRAZIL) + Many more!

We will have a traditional Ofrenda (“altar”) which is always a part of celebrations in Mexico and around the World. This year we’ll be raising funds and taking donations for the Playing For Change’s Mexican Baja Musical Arts Initiative in Tijuana, Mexico. This program uses free music education as fuel for positive change in impoverished communities.

Get your face painted and learn a little about how vast and deep Hispanic culture is – eat some “Pan De Muertos” and reflect on what’s important as we mark the Day of the Dead by enjoying the best in life!

Happening Saturday 10 November from 2-10pm. Tickets from $17

For more information head to Day Of The Dead Fiesta.

Hotel Realm Melbourne Cup 2018

Doma Hotels in conjunction with Piper Heidsieck and Lion Nathan bring you Canberra’s most exclusive Melbourne Cup Event.

Choose from the Buvette VIP or Ostani Packages. Both including beverages, canapes, fashions on the field, entertainment and access to Canberra’s most coveted afterparty at Ostani Bar.

This years event will feature bars from Underground Spirits, Hendricks, Sailor Jerry’s, Pimms, Piper Heidsieck and Heineken.

There will be prizes for Best Dressed Male & Female plus Best Dressed Couple sponsored by Underground Spirits, Piper Heidsieck, Hale Spa & Hotel Realm. Tickets and more information here.

Melbourne Cup at Casino Canberra

Casino Canberra is partnering with Ladbrokes once again to bring you the best from the race that stops the nation with free entry, $10 cocktails, Ladbrokes Prizes and the race live on the big screen.

Doors open at 12 pm and you can kick on all night with happy hour from 4 pm and Trivia Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

Happening Tuesday 6 November from 12 pm at Casino Canberra, 21 Binara Street, City.

See the website for more information.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE

A Canberra must-do during spring and summer, Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House is happening again for summer 2018/19!

With seating across Old Parliament House’s gorgeous Senate Courtyard and its adjoining restaurant Hoi Polloi, Friday Night Drinks is an all-weather event, and the expansive venue means that large groups are welcomed, no matter the size. With its Parliamentary Triangle location, lots of parking and regular public transport access it’s also a perfect meeting place.

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

See the website for more information.

Visible City: Contemporary Urban Renewal

The Visible City series brings together international, inspirational and sometimes radical perspectives with contemporary case studies in urban renewal as part of the DESIGN Canberra festival.

How can these new perspectives and recent case studies inform Canberra’s ambitious CBD renewal as it transitions form and function?

Happening 9-22 November at various locations around the city.

• Vibe Hotel, 3.30-5 pm, 9 November
• Craft ACT, 3.30-5 pm, 15 November
• City Hill, 12.30-2 pm, 22 November

BREAKING THROUGH: 75 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT

Why did it take so long for women to get elected? And once they were there, what was their experience within the parliament?

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first women elected to Australian Federal Parliament, Breaking Through exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy explores the journeys of 11 trailblazers who were the first to hold particular parliamentary positions.

These are stories of resilience, perseverance and ground-breaking achievements.

From 1943 when Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons were the first women elected to parliament through to today where woman have held the highest positions in all areas of parliament, including Prime Minister.

Breaking Through exhibition, recognises the significant contribution these women made in Australia’s democracy. Look back on their lives, uncover their motivations and what they view as their greatest achievements.

Told through never before seen portraits, each a unique representation by a young artist, and powerful stories of change-makers breaking through, this exhibition will inspire visitors to think about the role of women in parliament, what it took to get there and whether we’ve come far enough.

Showing until 28 August 2019 from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

TJ Campagna Fundraiser for The Canberra Hospital

Help TJ Campagna support the Intensive Care Unit, Adolescents and ACT PARTY Program at The Canberra Hospital by coming along to this wonderful fundraiser.

All tables will have an individual theme of a different footy team, including rugby league, rugby union, football (soccer), AFL or NFL, you pick out which team you want. There is only one table per team, so don’t miss out on your favourite team.

Local teams all cost a little bit extra, but hey it’s for a great cause!

• MC: Tim Gavel
• Entertainment: HitParade
• Live and silent auctions supported by Allbids.com.au
• Raffles and lucky door prizes
• Dress code: Wear your fave footy jumper (or other sport if footy isn’t your thing)

Happening Saturday 10 November 2018 from 6.30 pm at the Canberra Southern Cross Club.

Find out all the details via TryBooking

Cellar Door

Cellar Door is a new wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct. Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.

Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books. Capital City Soul Club are the resident DJs.

Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon. See the Facebook event for more details.

ROME: CITY + EMPIRE

Stories of Rome and its vast empire continue to captivate and intrigue people almost 3000 years after their foundation.

Rome: City and Empire brings to Canberra more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects. They tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire.

Explore how the empire was won and held, witness the grandeur of Rome and appreciate the rich diversity of its peoples.

Happening until 3 February from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

Rolfe Classic BMW Open Day

Rolfe Classic BMW invites you to their Open Day on Saturday 10 November to find out what’s happening in the world of BMW.

They’ll be providing a preview of the All-New BMW X5, which launches mid-November, and other activities include:

• A showcase of student design from the University of Canberra, including the All New BMW X5 wrapped in the winning student’s design
• Attend a BMW Genius session and learn about the latest in BMW technology
• Book in for an interactive service consultation and a BMW qualified technician will put your vehicle up on the hoist (bookings required)
• See a display of classic BMWs from the BMW Car Club of Canberra
• Take part in BMW Motorrad Demo Day celebrations, including test rides on demonstrator models (bookings apply) and find out more about the four new models arriving in November
• Quizzes, prizes, games for both big and little kids, coffee, and a BBQ to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

They are also offering complimentary five years/ 80,000km BMW Service Inclusive – Basic* plan on all new and demonstrator vehicles purchased on the day. Find out more about the BMW Service Inclusive here.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 9 am – 4 pm at Rolfe Classic BMW, 2 Botany Street, Phillip.

For more details, please contact marketing@rolfeclassic.com or phone 02 6208 4111.

American Masters

Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) outstanding collection of American art, American Masters celebrates that nation’s artists from the 1940s to the 1980s. When the NGA acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles in 1973, at the time the most expensive American painting ever sold, our emerging collection hit the global headlines. This exhibition tells the story of the formation of our incredible American collection and includes many major works not seen together for a long time.

From Abstract Expressionism, Colour Field, Pop, Neo-Dada and Photo-Realism, to Conceptual, Land and Performance Art, American Masters examines how a generation of young Americans, inspired by European émigrés, challenged local traditions and reinvented modern art. The sensational international impact of the era’s major artists is captured in masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Chuck Close, Donald Judd, Eva Hesse and Louise Bourgeois.

Highlights include paintings and works on paper by the New York School; Sol LeWitt’s huge Wall drawing No. 380 a-d 1982, specially re-made for this exhibition; and a selection of spectacular light works by Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman, Keith Sonnier and James Turrell.

Showing daily until 11 November at the National Gallery of Australia.

Espresso’holics brekky at Pod Food

Indulge at Pod Food’s breakfast degustation series. Need help waking up? Love your morning caffeine? This is the breakfast for you.

Pod Food will be showcasing Canberra’s own Red Brick Coffee in their special coffee breakfast.

$50 per person for four courses with matching beverages starting from $20 per person.

Happening Sunday 11 November from 9 am at Pod Food, 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo.

See the website to book and for more details.

Democracy. Are you in?

Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you. Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Open daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

Heath Ledger: A Life In Pictures

Audiences around the world know and love Heath Ledger as a charismatic movie star who pushed boundaries and created iconic roles. Now they have a chance to discover Heath’s creative process and deep passion for the film industry and the visual arts, in a unique exhibition curated in collaboration with his family.

Explore a selection of film costumes and props, Heath’s own character research journals, celebrity portraits and acting awards and more. A Life in Pictures offers a rare insight into the man behind the camera. A program of special screenings and talks will complement the exhibition.

Showing until 10 February 2019 at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton. See website for more information.

DESIGN Canberra: Living Rooms

Architecture + design + craft = an open home with a difference.

Explore the living rooms of acclaimed Canberra houses in the inner south, and discover pop-up exhibitions with works on sale by local artists, makers and craft practitioners.

Enjoy a progressive exhibition as you take in the beauty of design in our own backyard.

Happening in various locations from 11 am – 3.30 pm on 11, 18 and 25 November.

Cost: Free

Keep an eye on the website for more information.

Trivia Tuesdays at Casino Canberra

Got a brain full of useless facts and information? Make some money off it at Casino Canberra!

Trivia kicks off at 6:30 pm every Tuesday with free entry and cash prizes to be won!

Visit 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. Cost: Free.

Trivia Tuesdays

Grab your mates, grab a drink and get ready for a good time. MOLO Live will be hosting trivia every Tuesday – and if that wasn’t good enough, the winners get to ‘pluck a duck’ for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

If your team is the brainiest you stand a chance to win a keg, vouchers from Brodburger, Bentspoke or STA Travel and heaps more!

Happening every Tuesday from 5.30 pm at MOLO Live, in the ANU Pop-Up Village on ANU Campus, Acton.

FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS

Make it Snow at Westfield

FOOD & DRINK

Espresso’holics brekky at Pod Food

Indulge at Pod Food’s breakfast degustation series. Need help waking up? Love your morning caffeine? This is the breakfast for you.

Pod Food will be showcasing Canberra’s own Red Brick Coffee in their special coffee breakfast.

$50 per person for four courses with matching beverages starting from $20 per person.

Happening Sunday 11 November from 9 am at Pod Food, 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo.

See the website to book and for more details.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE

A Canberra must-do during spring and summer, Friday Night Drinks at Old Parliament House is happening again for summer 2018/19!

With seating across Old Parliament House’s gorgeous Senate Courtyard and its adjoining restaurant Hoi Polloi, Friday Night Drinks is an all-weather event, and the expansive venue means that large groups are welcomed, no matter the size. With its Parliamentary Triangle location, lots of parking and regular public transport access it’s also a perfect meeting place.

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

See the website for more information.

Friday Food Fest

Tantalise your taste buds and Friday Food Fest; running for ten Friday evenings during October – December on the grassy shores of the Queanbeyan River at QEII Park.

A range of fabulous food vendors will offer a great variety of dishes and flavours; come on down and enjoy the food, warmer weather and a fantastic atmosphere!

Happening every Friday until 21 December at Queen Elizabeth II Park, Queanbeyan from 5-9pm. Free Entry.

For more information head to qprc.nsw.au.

Cellar Door  

Cellar Door is a new wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct. Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.

Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books. Capital City Soul Club are the resident DJs.

Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon. See the Facebook event for more details.

HIGH TEA AT PIALLIGO ESTATE

Showcasing a range of sweet and savoury treats by Pialligo Estate, alongside an impeccable range of tea’s by Canberra based Tea Garden Co.

High Tea at Pialligo Estate is as refined as its setting. Tuck into delicate pastries and cakes, classic finger sandwiches, scones with Estate jam plus a glass of bubbles for extra indulgence.

This High Tea is perfect for celebrations, birthdays, hen parties, dates, family get-togethers and friends wanting something different! Bookings are essential.

Inclusions | Glass of Bubbles, Selection of Tea Garden Co. Teas, Selection of sweet and savoury items.

Happening weekends until Saturday 22 December from 10am at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. From $55. See the website for more information.

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.

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 4 pm to 7 pm 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

We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You is based on the legendary music of Queen with a book by Ben Elton.

Featuring 21 of Queens greatest hits the show tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion and have been forbidden listening to rock music.

We Will Rock You is the 10th longest running musical in West End History. Don’t miss the Canberra Premier of Queens greatest hits in a spectacular arena production.

Happening from Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10 November at the AIS Arena, Bruce from 8pm.

Tickets from $61 available from Experience AIS.

Godspell, by the Queanbeyan Players

Godspell is an award winning musical, returning to Canberra for the first time in 15yrs, happening at the Q Performing Arts Theatre from 2 to 11 November. Tickets and more information here.

The Three Seas

Led by Artistic Director Matt Keegan, The Three Seas is an international, intercultural music project that fuses modern Australian jazz with the West Bengali folk tradition to create a unique and soulful sonic imprint that radiates joy.

Drawing on the earthy tones of north Indian folk music with a focus on the Baul tradition, The Three Seas combines contemporary jazz and western production aesthetics to playfully create new pathways and transport audiences into new musical worlds.

A project ten years in the making, the remarkable members of The Three Seas have been drawn together by a deep love of music, a mutual respect for their distinct and diverse cultural origins and a shared passion for creating songs that resonate universally.

The Three Seas is fronted by Baul singer Raju Das, who’s full-hearted voice and radiant stage presence is accentuated by his mastery of the khamak and its danceable rhythms. The Bauls are a nomadic tribe with a rich cultural heritage and their own language, dance and musical style.

Happening Saturday 10 November at The Street Theatre, Childers St from 8 – 9 pm. Tickets from $35.

More information and tickets available from The Street Theatre.

Exclusion by David Atfield

From David Atfield, award-winning creator of ‘Scandalous Boy’, comes an explosive new play, Exclusion, that looks at the post marriage equality political world and questions just how welcome LGBTIQ people really are in the corridors of power.

Canberra 2018. As a debate rages over a proposed education program to teach children about sexuality, two male federal ministers contend to become Prime Minister. But they both have secret lives that threaten to destroy their careers. When a handsome young staffer enters the scene, their worlds descend into a whirlpool of hypocrisy, blackmail, deception and sexual intrigue.

‘Exclusion’ is a sexy, funny, moving and wildly sensual play combining the complexities of human sexuality with ambitions for power. We see politicians stripped naked, literally and spiritually, as the characters betray, expose and manipulate each other, identities tumble, marriages fall and alliances break. The complex intersection of the personal and the political, woven into a universal story about the personal compromises we all make in the pursuit of our careers.

Warning: Contains nudity, sexual and adult themes, coarse language and drug use. Recommended for ages 16+.

Happening from Saturday 10 November til Saturday 17 November at The Street Theatre, Childers St from 8 – 9pm. Tickets from $30.

More information and tickets available at The Canberra Theatre.

Duo Blockstix

The unique and vibrant ensemble Duo Blockstix present a program of contemporary Australian works for recorder and percussion alongside traditional masterpieces at the High Court of Australia.

Duo Blockstix are a unique and vibrant Australian ensemble featuring recorder player Alicia Crossley and percussionist Joshua Hill. With a shared love for contemporary music, Alicia and Joshua formed Duo Blockstix in 2014 and have performed in concerts and festivals around Australia. The duo perform repertoire spanning 800 years, presenting innovative new works and textural soundscapes alongside traditional masterpieces.

Duo Blockstix are also passionate supporters of Australian music and strive to collaborate with Australian composers to encourage the creation of inspired, conceptual, and virtuosic new compositions. In 2017, the duo released their debut album featuring Australian compositions for recorder and percussion.

Happening Sunday 11 November at the High Court of Australia, Parkes from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Free entry, admission to this concert is strictly by registration only.

Register at the High Court of Australia.

Lonesome Cowboys

We put on our Akubras and head for the dusty hills for this short season of contemporary cowboy classics. Program: Brokeback Mountain – 3 November, 4.00pm, Mystery Road – 10 November, 1.30pm, Goldstone – 10 November, 4.00pm, The Proposition – 17 November, 4.00pm. Tickets $10, more information on the NFSA website.

Vivian Sessoms

Accomplished singer and Harlem native Vivian Sessoms, having amassed credits as a backing vocalist for Chaka Khan, Rob Thomas, Donna Summer, Cher, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Pink, Patti Austin, and a host of others, has proven herself a fiery and forward-thinking artist in her own right. On her forthcoming release LIFE, in collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Parks, Sessoms has displayed an adventurous arranging sensibility and a refreshing disregard for genre boundaries. Her expressive, sophisticated sound draws on jazz, R&B and pop in fresh and moving ways, whether she’s presenting her own material, reinterpreting “Strange Fruit” for our own troubled times, or reshaping classic pop, jazz & soul hits with a view toward transformation and constant surprise.

Through it all, Sessoms soars in a voice that is full and robust, unerring in pitch, and utterly at home in a wide variety of feels and settings. Her singing has met with praise in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Ebony and other numerous other publications.

Happening Sunday 11 November at the Street Theatre, Childers St from 3 – 4:30pm. Tickets start from $27.

More information and tickets available at The Street Theatre.

Trivia Tuesdays

Grab your mates, grab a drink and get ready for a good time. MOLO Live will be hosting trivia every Tuesday – and if that wasn’t good enough, the winners get to ‘pluck a duck’ for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

If your team is the brainiest you stand a chance to win a keg, vouchers from Brodburger, Bentspoke or STA Travel and heaps more!

Happening every Tuesday from 5.30 pm at MOLO Live, in the ANU Pop-Up Village on ANU Campus, Acton.

Lawrence Mooney: An Evening with Malcolm Turnbull.

Malcolm Bligh Turnbull is often ridiculed for being out of touch, aloof and ultimately humourless. Now it’s time to discover the real Malcolm Turnbull – witty, charming, erudite and sexually explosive. Come and spend an evening with Lawrence Mooney as Malcom.

This show has content that may offend. Strong language warning.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 8 – 9:20pm at The Canberra Theatre, Constitution Ave. Tickets from $44.90.

For more information to make a booking, head to the A-List.

Bill Bailey – Earl of Whimsy

After the 2016 sell-out tour, Larks in Transit, the UK’s very own straggle-haired polymath, Bill Bailey, returns to Australia with his new comedy and music extravaganza, Earl of Whimsy.

It has Bill’s trademark blend of satire and surrealism, stories and dismantled jokes, crowd sing-alongs, weird instruments and musical showstoppers. But there’s a distinctly historical feel to this show. With its tales of Britain’s fortunes past and present, of ancient Viking battles, of Shakespeare’s contribution to comedy, and Bill’s own ancestry, this is both a mockery and a celebration of national identity.

It’s also a journey of discovery. We find out where Knock Knock jokes came from, how we got days of the week, and why Nicky Minaj rejected a puffin sample for her latest single. There are lively audience discussions, a mass German singalong, and even some Cockney crab-dancing. Something for everyone.

Here’s a recent round-up of how Bill is described: ‘a martial arts master in mufti’, ‘the Jedi Knight of juxtaposition’ or even ‘our foremost comedy rock goblin’. Or is he, as Bill describes himself in his own words, an ‘Earl of Whimsy’. Whatever his title, this might be Bill’s cleverest, daftest, most eccentric show yet.

Happening Friday 9 November at the National Convention Centre from 7-10pm.

For more information head to the National Convention Centre. Tickets are $89.90 from Tickettek.

Trivia Tuesdays at Casino Canberra

Got a brain full of useless facts and information? Make some money off it at Casino Canberra!

Trivia kicks off at 6:30 pm every Tuesday with free entry and cash prizes to be won!

Visit the website for more information.

SUNSET SESSIONS AT THE LAKES  

The perfect way to end your week…Head to The Lakes every Friday from 4pm in the lounge, for your chance to see some of Canberra’s best local musicians!

Happening until Friday 29 March 2019 at Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club, 110 Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls. Free entry. See the website for more information.

FILM  

Heath Ledger. Credit: Karin Catt.

NSFA Daily Screening – I Am Heath Ledger

During the exhibition of Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures, the National film and sound archive will be sharing daily screenings of the documentary I Am Heath Ledger.

It provides an intimate look at Heath through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs in his own personal journey.

Happening until Wednesday 31 October at the National and Film sound archive theatrette, Acton. Free entry.

See the NFSA website for more information and session times.

FESTIVALS

CIRCULARITY: Festival Opening Party and Auction

Everyone is invited to CIRCULARITY, the 2018 DESIGN Canberra opening party and auction.

Enjoy music, food, local wines, cocktails and brews, and experimental lighting design, in iconic Monaro Mall. New work from leading designers will be available to purchase by online auction.

The 2018 DESIGN Canberra opening party will celebrate the circularity of our city – so much more than the much-derided roundabouts, the circle represents continuity and strength.

Pure and simple, the circle embodies infinite possibilities. When we support designers to live, work and make in Canberra, we create a vibrant and creative community for everyone to enjoy.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 8 pm on Level One, Monaro Mall (access from Petrie Plaza).

See the website for more information.

DESIGN Canberra Festival 2018

DESIGN Canberra is an annual festival which celebrates and promotes Canberra as a global city of design.

Design is in Canberra’s DNA. From the time of Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, to iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, through to contemporary and sustainable design developments today, Canberra has always been a living design laboratory.

Throughout November 2018, over 100 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, markets, artist studios and open homes will be showcased as DESIGN Canberra. The festival is for all interests and ages and most events are free. Last year a record 94,500 people attended the festival.

Happening 5-25 November across various locations.

See the website for more information.

Presented by Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre.

Hotel Realm Melbourne Cup 2018

Doma Hotels in conjunction with Piper Heidsieck and Lion Nathan bring you Canberra’s most exclusive Melbourne Cup Event.

Choose from the Buvette VIP or Ostani Packages. Both including beverages, canapes, fashions on the field, entertainment and access to Canberra’s most coveted afterparty at Ostani Bar.

This years event will feature bars from Underground Spirits, Hendricks, Sailor Jerry’s, Pimms, Piper Heidsieck and Heineken.

There will be prizes for Best Dressed Male & Female plus Best Dressed Couple sponsored by Underground Spirits, Piper Heidsieck, Hale Spa & Hotel Realm. Tickets and more information here.

Melbourne Cup at Casino Canberra

Casino Canberra is partnering with Ladbrokes once again to bring you the best from the race that stops the nation with free entry, $10 cocktails, Ladbrokes Prizes and the race live on the big screen.

Doors open at 12 pm and you can kick on all night with happy hour from 4 pm and Trivia Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

Happening Tuesday 6 November from 12 pm at Casino Canberra, 21 Binara Street, City.

See the website for more information.

Dragon Dreaming Festival

This year is the 10th anniversary of Dragon Dreaming Festival!

A festival which celebrates art, music, nature, and the freedom of self-expression in a safe, family friendly gathering not far from Canberra. Whether you are coming from around the corner, around the country or around the world, they excitedly look forward to having you joining them for the Dragon Dreaming Festival!

Dragon Dreaming will dish up a feast of goodness prepared just for you, featuring some of the amazing artistic talent that the region and country has to offer. The journey will be truly delectable and regardless of your tastes, there will be something to satisfy every appetite.

As many already know, the festival is the art piece and they are all co-creators. Every little part of the event becomes part of the composition: something not just to be seen but to be experienced. Every person who attends helps nurture the dragon’s dream.

Happening Fri 2 – Mon 5 November at Wee Jasper, NSW from 12pm. Tickets are $130 for children under 16 and $210 for adults.

For more information and tickets, head to Dragon Dreaming Festival.

Sri Lanka Festival

The Sri Lanka Festival is to show case Sri Lanka in Australia as an attractive destination for tourism, trade and investment as well as promoting diversity of our culture, food & drinks, tea, arts and craft.

Happening Saturday 10 November at Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla from 11am – 6pm. Free entry.

More information available at the Sri Lanka High Commission website.

Michelago Spring Fair

The Michelago Spring Fair is fun day out, a joint venture between Michelago RFS, Landcare, Michelago Public School, Michelago Memorial Hall and the Michelago Region Community Association. The day includes country fair stalls, plenty of good food, live music and activities for the children. Stall holders are asked to book their stalls before the end of September.

Previously called the Michelago May Fair, the month has been changed as well as the name. Come on out to Michelago and enjoy wonderful country hospitality.

Happening Sunday 11 November at Michelago Sowgrounds, NSW from 10am – 3pm. Free entry.

More information available at the Michelago Spring Fair.

MARKETS

Three Sixty Fashion Markets

The Three Sixty Fashion Market is a truly unique, niche Canberra-based market dedicated to sustainable fashion. This recycled fashion market for stylish, discerning shoppers who love genuine, quality vintage, retro and pre-loved fashion.

Stallholders with new items are created by those who value ethical choices in materials and/or design methods. You’ll discover a world of wonderful fashion–clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery and other accessories across all styles.

Uncover top brands, designer labels and fabulous bargains. Beauty products and other great finds are also yours to discover.

The Three Sixty Fashion Market is a super shopping day out. Great for a get together with the gals.

Happening Sunday 11 November at the Fitters Workshop, Kingston from 10am – 3pm. Free Entry.

More information available at The Canberra Markets.

Celebrate Cook

Celebrate Cook is a twilight family market and festival style celebration, a collaboration of all the things that make our community unique to Cook.

Cook turns 50 years young this year, in 2018 and The Raad Family celebrate 15 years with The Cook Grocer.

Celebrate Cook will showcase the history of our suburb and its people, celebrate the present with Canberra’s producers, makers and our community including blowing out the candles for The Cook Grocer’s 15th Birthday and we will even leave a little gift for the future generations to discover and learn about.

Happening Saturday 10 November at Cook IGA, Cook from 2 – 7pm. Gold coin donation.

More information at the Cook Grocer.

YASS COMMUNITY MARKETS  

Support the local producers and come to the Yass Community Markets. Local wine, jams, sauces and craft items. Oil, baked goods and great coffee or juices. Vegetables and plants too. Home made food, arts and crafts.

It’s a great place to catch up with friends or to take a family and friends, with good weather expect to see the jumping castle and more stalls outside.

The Yass Community Markets have become a fantastic community event every first and third Saturday of the month. Come and have a coffee, relax and enjoy the ambiance and perhaps take in a local vineyard for lunch.

Happening until Saturday 2 February 2019 from 10am-1pm at St Augustines Church, Meehan Street, St Augustines Church. $2 entry. See the website for more information.

SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKETS  

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

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

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

Every Sunday from 8.30am to 11 am 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.

Curtin Primary Twilight Fair

Looking for something for the family to do on a warm Spring Friday night? Come along to the Curtin Primary Twilight Fair, presented by Curtin Primary School 5.00pm to 8.30pm on Friday 9 November!

One of the largest evening school fêtes in the ACT, the event promises multicultural food, fun and entertainment making the most of the warm twilight hours. There will be a great range of international food stalls, carnival rides and a fantastic range of entertainment!

There’s plenty to keep the kids occupied – from fairy floss, sideshow alley, ice cream and lots more! And for the “big kids”, there will be a selection of curries, Mexican food, beer and wine, raffle with great prizes, books, white elephant and much, much more.

WORKSHOPS, TOURS & TALKS

Image: 5 Foot Photography

DESIGN Canberra: Open Studios

Step inside the studios of Canberra’s best designers and makers to purchase contemporary handmade ceramics, furniture, textiles, glass and more, directly from the artists.

Happening 10, 17 and 24 November from 11 am-4 pm at various artist studios from the suburbs to the city.

See the website for more information.

The Visible City: Week One

The Visible City series brings together international, inspirational and sometimes radical perspectives with contemporary case studies in urban renewal. How can these new perspectives and recent case studies inform Canberra’s ambitious CBD renewal as it transitions form and function?

How do we make visible Canberra’s distinct design identity within the city’s footprint?

Don’t miss this important public conversation featuring:

Philip Thalis, architect, urban design leader and advocate for design excellence in architecture and the public domain

James Carpenter, internationally renowned architect/artist who has works at the intersection of architecture, art, and design

Philip Vivian, design director of Bates Smart, award-winning architecture practice with studios in Sydney and Melbourne.

Happening Friday 10 November at the Vibe Hotel, Rogan St from 3:30 – 5:30pm.

More information available at DESIGN Canberra.

Rolfe Classic BMW Open Day

Rolfe Classic BMW invites you to their Open Day on Saturday 10 November to find out what’s happening in the world of BMW.

They’ll be providing a preview of the All-New BMW X5, which launches mid-November, and other activities include:

• A showcase of student design from the University of Canberra, including the All New BMW X5 wrapped in the winning student’s design
• Attend a BMW Genius session and learn about the latest in BMW technology
• Book in for an interactive service consultation and a BMW qualified technician will put your vehicle up on the hoist (bookings required)
• See a display of classic BMWs from the BMW Car Club of Canberra
• Take part in BMW Motorrad Demo Day celebrations, including test rides on demonstrator models (bookings apply) and find out more about the four new models arriving in November
• Quizzes, prizes, games for both big and little kids, coffee, and a BBQ to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

They are also offering complimentary five years/ 80,000km BMW Service Inclusive – Basic* plan on all new and demonstrator vehicles purchased on the day. Find out more about the BMW Service Inclusive here.

Happening Saturday 10 November from 9 am – 4 pm at Rolfe Classic BMW, 2 Botany Street, Phillip.

For more details, please contact marketing@rolfeclassic.com or phone 02 6208 4111.

Namako: Public Talk

DESIGN Canberra is honoured to be working with one of the most significant Japanese figures in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma, to design the inaugural ephemeral architecture project, titled NAMAKO. The project promotes experimental and authentic design, fostering international collaboration and design education. This highly anticipated project will activate Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin for the duration of the festival.

A public talk with the team behind DESIGN Canberra’s commission, ‘NAMAKO’; Toshiki Hirano from Kengo Kuma Laboratory at The University of Tokyo Department of Architecture, and Ann Cleary, Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Canberra. Learn about the design process behind the ephemeral architecture installation and also explore opportunities for cross cultural and design collaborations.

Happening Monday 5 November at Aspen Island, Parkes from 10:30 – 11:30am. Entry is free.

For more information and to book, head to Design Canberra.

Parquetry with Chelsea Lemon

DESIGN ACT are running a class on parquetry, take part in creating your own coasters and trivets by learning a traditional woodworking skill. The workshop will introduce you to the parquetry technique known as ‘Louis Cubes’ which have the diverse ability to be arranged into various eye-catching patterns.

Happening Saturday 10 November at Craft ACT, London Circuit from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Classes are $185.

To make a booking, head to DESIGN ACT.

DESIGN Canberra: Living Rooms

Architecture + design + craft = an open home with a difference.

Explore the living rooms of acclaimed Canberra houses in the inner south, and discover pop-up exhibitions with works on sale by local artists, makers and craft practitioners.

Enjoy a progressive exhibition as you take in the beauty of design in our own backyard.

Happening in various locations from 11 am – 3.30 pm on 11, 18 and 25 November.

Cost: Free

Keep an eye on 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.

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.

THE SCIENCE OF US  

The 2018 Canberra Speaker Series held across the year at the iconic Shine Dome. The series will investigate the science of our lives and our health, from the moment of conception through to death, focusing on some of the issues we face during our lives and what science is doing to resolve them.

We’ll feature leading experts in the areas of reproduction, embryo development, personalised medicine, addiction, mental health, aging and more.

Happening until Tuesday 11 December from 5.30pm at The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton. $10. See the website for more information.

DESIGN Canberra: Kiran Designs Open Studio

An opportunity not to be missed, immerse yourself in Kiran’s world of colour and art. Be a part of the silk painting process by joining in for Free Silk workshop, browse through Kiran’s studio and gallery with Kathryn Borrell & friends playing live!

Kiran’s medium of choice is silk, free-flowing, colourful and shimmering in the light.  The colours she uses are inspired by the landscapes of Australia. She uses her inspiration to make useful products like scarves, hair ties, silk tops, paintings, silk cushions, silk sculptures and painted/dyed lengths of silk.

The silk Kiran paints on is obtained from the finest producers in India. In her work, Kiran uses ecologically friendly techniques to minimise waste of water and dyes.  Her free-hand drawing results in a unique creation every time and reflects her creative approach to her work.

Kiran is a prolific artist with extensive international experience in several parts of the world, including Ireland, UK, Malaysia and India over 27 years, before settling down in Australia. She has a Diploma in Visual Arts and Design from Cardiff in the UK, where she has held numerous exhibitions, both joint and solo.  Some of these exhibitions were sponsored by the Moving Pictures and Arts Council of Wales.

Open Studio Happening Saturday 10 November from 11 am – 4 pm at 13 Meroula Street, Casey.

There will be a free Silk Workshop from 11.30 am – 1.30 pm and live music from Kathryn Borrell and friends.

Part of DESIGN Canberra 2018. Click here for more information.

NOT-FOR-PROFITS WORKSHOP SERIES  

Managing a not-for-profit (or for purpose) entity is not what it used to be. The level of competition has increased 10 fold and the amount of money available for supporting your activities has decreased by an even bigger number. Throw on top of this all the added expectations of corporate governance, best practice, competing for great staff and the high burn out rates and you wonder why you do it.

That’s easy – you’re passionate about the cause, but is that enough to make you sustainable? Times are a-changing and this sector has many opportunities and challenges not affecting other sectors. This series of workshops will look at some of the biggest issues facing organisations in the not-for-profit/for purpose sector today and present options on how to address them. There will also be an opportunity for you to connect with other local community groups and share your knowledge and experiences with one another.

Happening until Friday 9 November 2:30 pm at Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre, 6/65 Tennant Street, Fyshwick. See the website for more information.

Canberra Business Mums

Tuesday 6th November 2018, 10-11.30am
Gungahlin Lakes Club
Admission free. Children welcome.

Our standard CBM meetups are a terrific way to network with other business owners who are building their empire on their own terms around their family. But this one is going to be a bit special as one of our own launches her own brand new business, Forever Impressions. Join us to see what it takes to grow an idea into a business!

SPORT

Entrants at last year’s Canberra Centre fashions on the field.

2018 TAB Melbourne Cup Race Day

The TAB Melbourne Cup Race Day is one of the biggest social events of the year for racing fans, socialites and fashionista’s alike. Witness the running of the TAB Melbourne Cup in Flemington on the big screen whilst surrounded by the atmosphere and excitement of local racing.

Fashions on the Field will be run on the day with great prizes and is the perfect opportunity for you to “release your inner show pony”!

Hospitality packages are available for all budgets – from picnics to corporate entertaining. The iconic TAB Melbourne Cup Race day is the perfect opportunity to entertain guests, socialise with friends and work colleagues or network with clients. Call today to book. Bookings close two weeks prior to the event.

Happening Tuesday 6 November at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham from 11 am – 6 pm. Tickets are $25.

For more information and to buy a ticket head to the Thoroughbred Park website.

Dragons Abreast Canberra Social and Corporate Regatta

Get a a group of friends or work colleagues together and register for a fun day out racing dragon boats for a great cause on Lake Burley Griffin on 10 November. Experience the excitement and exhilaration of paddling – no prior experience required as training is provided. Spectators are welcome to witness the excitement of this annual charity event. Expect to see some amazing costumes on the day and enjoy the BBQ, coffee and cakes! Lots of categories including fastest team, best dressed and best tent site.

Free to spectate, $900 for crew entry by arrangement with Regatta Coordinator
More information here

Melbourne Cup Garden Party

There ain’t no party like a garden party! Join Pialligo for the race that stops the nation – Pialligo Garden style. Your ultimate Melbourne Cup garden party will include prosecco on arrival, mingling in the Pialligo gardens, interactive cooking stations featuring race-inspired food, fashions on the field prizes, a Melbourne Cup sweep, viewing of the big race, Pialligo Estate grazing stations and canapés, lawn games and topped off with an 80’s DJ to party into the evening.

Up the ante and add our additional 3-hour beverage package to your ticket, which will give you full access to our gin bar, prosecco bar, rosé all day, plus beer and wine options.

Dress to the nines and gather your crew for a racing day extravaganza of fashion, flavour & fun!

Happening Tuesday 6 November at Pialligo Estate, Pialligo from 11:30 am – 5:30 am. Tickets between $99 – $144.

Tickets available from Eventbrite.

Freestyle Fridays at Vertikal

Vertikal is hosting a discounted ski/snowboarding session with cheap acres every Friday afternoon for the rest of the summer including:

• $40 ski/snowboarding session on the slopes
• Cold Jindabyne Brewing beers on tap
• Canberra Distilling Co & Underground Spirits
• Music and amazing indoor snow machines

Happening every Friday until 9 February from 3 pm at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Unit 11, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick.

See Facebook for more information.

OUTDOORS 

Image: VisitCanberra

ACT PARKS CRITTERS OF THE EUCALYPT FOREST  

Every Saturday take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the potoroos and other important inhabitants of the Eucalypt Forest and get back in time for “Koalas in the Canopy”. Meet at the koala enclosure in the Eucalypt Forest.

Normal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required.

Happening until Saturday 16 February 2019 from 2pm-2.45pm at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Tidbinbilla Reserve Road, Paddys River. See the website for more information.

ACT PARKS KOALAS IN THE CANOPY  

Every Saturday you can search for koalas and enjoy a ranger guided walk through the tall eucalypt forest at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Hear a 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. Happening until Saturday 16 February 2019 from 2.45pm-3.15pm at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Tidbinbilla Reserve Road, Paddys River. See the website for more information.

KIDS

Day Of The Dead Fiesta 2018

Experience the vibes and atmosphere of a Latin American Fiesta at this family friendly celebration of music, dance, art and the amazing tradition of “Dia De Muertos” over one huge day at the Day of the Dead Fiesta!

Unique Cultural Performances and Live Music from around Australia – and as as always we have great Arts + Food Market & an amazing Kid’s Piñata + Facepaint.

Featuring : The AmaSonics (PERU) – Afro Moses (GHANA) – Los Chavos (ACT) – Brass Knuckle Brass Band + Many more!

Plus Performances by: Karina Salgado (MEXICO) – Colombian Cultural & Folkloric Organisation (COLOMBIA) – Capoeira Senzala (BRAZIL) + Many more!

We will have a traditional Ofrenda (“altar”) which is always a part of celebrations in Mexico and around the World. This year we’ll be raising funds and taking donations for the Playing For Change’s Mexican Baja Musical Arts Initiative in Tijuana, Mexico. This program uses free music education as fuel for positive change in impoverished communities.

Get your face painted and learn a little about how vast and deep Hispanic culture is – eat some “Pan De Muertos” and reflect on what’s important as we mark the Day of the Dead by enjoying the best in life!

Happening Saturday 10 November from 2-10pm. Tickets from $17

For more information head to Day Of The Dead Fiesta.

Yass Rodeo

Over 30 years of Rodeo experience up their sleeve at the Leo Buckmaster Rodeo Arena. The Yass Rodeo is rounding up for another great year, come early to get a good seat to see a full day of competition and entertainment.

You can’t miss this full ABCRA Rodeo including Bulls, Broncs and timed events. They will see you in November.

Canteen facilities are on site, tickets are available at the Showground gate. Strictly No Bring Your Own, it is a licensed event.

Happening Saturday 10 November at Yass Showground, NSW from 10am – 9pm. Free Entry.

For more information, head to The Yass Society.

Lift Off Music Comp 2018

The LIFT OFF MUSIC COMP 2018 event is open to young musicians aged 12 to 25 years old in the ACT and is now in its 10th year!

In addition to gaining performance experience, the performers are also in the running for a prize pack full of services that will set them up to take the next step in their careers.

Last year, the event attracted a total of 20 bands and over 800 people.

There will be loads of stalls as well as free food and drinks and special guest performances.

Happening Friday 9 November at the Woden Town Square, Phillp from 2 – 7pm. Free entry.

More information available at wcs.org.au.

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.

FOR A GOOD CAUSE 

TJ Campagna Fundraiser for The Canberra Hospital

Help TJ Campagna support the Intensive Care Unit, Adolescents and ACT PARTY Program at The Canberra Hospital by coming along to this wonderful fundraiser.

All tables will have an individual theme of a different footy team, including rugby league, rugby union, football (soccer), AFL or NFL, you pick out which team you want. There is only one table per team, so don’t miss out on your favourite team.

Local teams all cost a little bit extra, but hey it’s for a great cause!

• MC: Tim Gavel
• Entertainment: HitParade
• Live and silent auctions supported by Allbids.com.au
• Raffles and lucky door prizes
• Dress code: Wear your fave footy jumper (or other sport if footy isn’t your thing)

Happening Saturday 10 November 2018 from 6.30 pm at the Canberra Southern Cross Club.

Find out all the details via TryBooking

Remembrance Day 2018

Remembrance Day has a special significance in 2018.

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. Beginning with their stunning success at the battle of Hamel in July, the Australians had taken part in key battles at Amiens, Mont St Quentin and Peronne, and at the Hindenburg Line. By October the exhausted Australians were withdrawn from battle. They suffered almost 48,000 casualties during 1918, including more than 12,000 dead. To mark the centenary of these epic milestones that shaped Australia and the world, the Australian War Memorial will host a series of public events and commemorative activities, culminating in the Remembrance Day National Ceremony.

Happening Sunday 11 November at the Australian War Memorial, Campbell from 1:30pm 12pm. Free entry.

Head to The Australian War Memorial for more information.

EXHIBITIONS

Credit: Martin Ollman.

Visible City: Contemporary Urban Renewal

The Visible City series brings together international, inspirational and sometimes radical perspectives with contemporary case studies in urban renewal as part of the DESIGN Canberra festival.

How can these new perspectives and recent case studies inform Canberra’s ambitious CBD renewal as it transitions form and function?

Happening 9-22 November at various locations around the city.

• Vibe Hotel, 3.30-5 pm, 9 November
• Craft ACT, 3.30-5 pm, 15 November
• City Hill, 12.30-2 pm, 22 November

The Void: Reimagining Enrico Taglietti

The exhibition The Void: reimagining Enrico Taglietti will be presented as part of DESIGN Canberra. This year, the festival will present a range of programs to pay tribute to Dr Taglietti’s work and contribution to the nation’s capital. Fifteen outstanding craft practitioners and contemporary designers have been invited to respond to, or reimagine, Enrico Taglietti’s work to celebrate his legacy and contribute a new perspective to his aesthetics.

Showing until Saturday 15 December at Craft ACT, London Circuit from 10am – 5pm.

For more information, head to Craft ACT.

ROME: CITY + EMPIRE

Stories of Rome and its vast empire continue to captivate and intrigue people almost 3000 years after their foundation.

Rome: City and Empire brings to Canberra more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects. They tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire.

Explore how the empire was won and held, witness the grandeur of Rome and appreciate the rich diversity of its peoples.

Showing until 3 February from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

Tea in the Potters’ Garden – Open Studios event

You are invited to visit four open studios in a single location on 10 November from 11am to 4pm. See behind the scenes as to how eight individual craft, design and visual artists work with clay from sculpture to tableware, interior and exterior design . Featured makers include Frattempo, Jo Victoria, Andres Caycedo, PforPottery, Mark Saunders, Lia Tajcnar, Lesley Lebkowicz – Wild Clay, Alya Khan and Girl Nomad Ceramics.

To enhance your experience there will also be a collaborative event, bringing together makers of ceramic tableware, local tea blenders Endeavour Tea and Shop Girl Flower Girl to indulge your senses in an intimate and thosportughtfully curated market in the gardens of the Watson Arts Centre.
Entry is free, more information on the Facebook page.

American Masters

Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) outstanding collection of American art, American Masters celebrates that nation’s artists from the 1940s to the 1980s. When the NGA acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles in 1973, at the time the most expensive American painting ever sold, our emerging collection hit the global headlines. This exhibition tells the story of the formation of our incredible American collection and includes many major works not seen together for a long time.

From Abstract Expressionism, Colour Field, Pop, Neo-Dada and Photo-Realism, to Conceptual, Land and Performance Art, American Masters examines how a generation of young Americans, inspired by European émigrés, challenged local traditions and reinvented modern art. The sensational international impact of the era’s major artists is captured in masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Chuck Close, Donald Judd, Eva Hesse and Louise Bourgeois.

Highlights include paintings and works on paper by the New York School; Sol LeWitt’s huge Wall drawing No. 380 a-d 1982, specially re-made for this exhibition; and a selection of spectacular light works by Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman, Keith Sonnier and James Turrell.

Showing daily until 11 November at the National Gallery of Australia.

COOK AND THE PACIFIC

Visitors to Cook and the Pacific will follow James Cook’s three remarkable Pacific voyages, and explore this spectacular region through the eyes of the British voyagers and the First Nations peoples they met.

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Pacific 250 years ago, with destinations including Tahiti, New Zealand, the east coast of Australia, Hawaii and even Siberia.

With content drawn from around the world, visitors will be enthralled by maps, manuscripts, rare books, large oil paintings, delicate watercolours by voyage artists, medallions, cartoons and poetry.

Open daily 10 am – 5 pm until 10 February 2019 at the National Library of Australia.

See the website for more information.

BEAUTY RICH AND RARE

An immersive sound and light experience illuminating the natural beauty of Australia through the eyes of Sir Joseph Banks.

Feel the excitement and wonder of Banks and his team of botanists, scientists, and illustrators as they documented Australia’s unique botanical and animal species, astonishing eighteenth-century Europe.

Open daily 10 am – 5 pm until 10 February 2019 at the National Library of Australia.

See the website for more information.

Friday Night Lights

Join internationally renowned architect and artist, James Carpenter, light artist and visiting 2018 Stephen Procter Fellow, Niko Dimitrijevic and multi-disciplinary artist and lighting designer, Matt Adey of House of Vnholy on a journey through the intriguing world of light as public sculpture at the DESIGN Canberra Festival.

This public conversation will take place on the picturesque Aspen Island in front of the DESIGN Canberra signature installation and inaugural ephemeral architecture project, Namako, by architect Kengo Kuma. Sit back, relax and enjoy local wines and beverages from the award winning Pop Inn pop up wine bar.

Happening Friday 9 November at Aspen Island, Parkes from 8-9pm.

Tickets between $10 – $20 are available from the Design Canberra.

Art Bus – Exhibition – Ruby Berry – “Enclose”

The Art Bus was once a transport Canberra workhorse now retired and retrofit into a contemporary gallery space exhibiting and travelling around the A.C.T. with free children workshops happening every weekend.

Softening the walls with dense weavings and tactile forms, Ruby Berry’s Art Bus combines installation and sculptural works to create a space that encourages feelings of comfort and protection.

Join textile artist Ruby Berry for a free hands-on weaving workshop. Play with colours and textures to create small tapestry weavings to take home.

Happening from Monday 3 – Sunday 25 November at the Art Bus in Garema Place. Free entry.

For more information and session times, head to ANCA.

All shook up: Snow domes from the collection of Sally Hopman.

Spring is here but snow is still falling at CMAG. View Sally Hopman’s collection of over 500 snow domes, from the classic to the kitsch and everything in between.

Happening until March 17 from 12pm – 5pm daily at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

After the war exhibition, Australian War Memorial

After the war is a new exhibition exploring the personal stories of hope, loss, and love of ordinary Australians whose lives have been altered by war, from those who have served to loved ones left behind. Take an intimate journey of the personal costs and consequences of war, unfolding over 100 years from 1918 to 2018.

Entry is free as always, and this event runs until 11 July 2019. For more information, check out the War Memorial website.

BREAKING THROUGH: 75 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT

Why did it take so long for women to get elected? And once they were there, what was their experience within the parliament?

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first women elected to Australian Federal Parliament, Breaking Through exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy explores the journeys of 11 trailblazers who were the first to hold particular parliamentary positions.

These are stories of resilience, perseverance and ground-breaking achievements.

From 1943 when Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons were the first women elected to parliament through to today where woman have held the highest positions in all areas of parliament, including Prime Minister.

Breaking Through exhibition, recognises the significant contribution these women made in Australia’s democracy. Look back on their lives, uncover their motivations and what they view as their greatest achievements.

Told through never before seen portraits, each a unique representation by a young artist, and powerful stories of change-makers breaking through, this exhibition will inspire visitors to think about the role of women in parliament, what it took to get there and whether we’ve come far enough.

Showing until 28 August 2019 from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

Heath Ledger: A Life In Pictures  

Audiences around the world know and love Heath Ledger as a charismatic movie star who pushed boundaries and created iconic roles. Now they have a chance to discover Heath’s creative process and deep passion for the film industry and the visual arts, in a unique exhibition curated in collaboration with his family.

Explore a selection of film costumes and props, Heath’s own character research journals, celebrity portraits and acting awards and more. A Life in Pictures offers a rare insight into the man behind the camera. A program of special screenings and talks will complement the exhibition.

Showing until 10 February 2019, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton. See website for more information.

Democracy. Are you in?  

Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you.

Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Open every day at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

After the war exhibition, Australian War Memorial

After the war is a new exhibition exploring the personal stories of hope, loss, and love of ordinary Australians whose lives have been altered by war, from those who have served to loved ones left behind. Take an intimate journey of the personal costs and consequences of war, unfolding over 100 years from 1918 to 2018

Happening until 11 July 2019 at the Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Campbell

See website for more information

EXHIBITION: WATERWAYS

This exhibition is a reflection of five Canberra artists’ experiences of water, fleeting moments of nature, seaside architecture, travel and separation.

Victoria Cotton, Sharon Peoples, Prue Power, Rozalie Sherwood and Steve Tomlin examine waterways through paint, ink, stitch and textiles. The locations range from our local waterways, including Lake Burley Griffin, the South Coast and the English seaside.

Happening until 6 November at The Link at Ginninderry, 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt ACT.

ART + SOUND  

A fortnightly series showcasing playlists curated to specific galleries by various personalities. This event is brought to you by NGA and Yamaha.

No bookings required.

Happening until Saturday 2 February 2019 from 1pm-2pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

Transfer Exhibition – Helen Aitken Kuhnen and Mio Kuhnen

Transfer, heralds the first time that Bilk Gallery co-directors and mother and daughter team, Helen Aitken-Kuhnen and Mio Kuhnen have exhibited exclusively together. Aitken-Kuhnen and Kuhnen, explore the process of enamelling in highly skilled and experimental ways. The resulting work in this exhibition, mainly in the form of brooches and pendants, clearly demonstrates each artist’s proficiency as well as their deep and reverent passion for the ancient craft.

Showing until 23 November at Bilk Gallery, 12 Palmerston Ln, Griffith.

HALL WW1 COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION  

“When Hall Answered the Call” – Visit the small community of Hall’s School Museum and see their moving exhibition to commemorate the district’s contribution to World War 1 as part of the ANZAC Centenary.

The exhibition features photos, medals, letters, and other memorabilia that tell the story of the boys and men from the district who went off to fight in WW1. Learn about the support provided by their families, the local community and Welcome Home celebrations.

Happening Thursdays until Thursday 21 February 2019 from 10am-1pm at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

RE-DISCOVERING GINNINDERRA  

For half a century during the 1860s, Ginninderra flourished and in its prime boasted a church, two schools, store, Police Station, post & telegraph office, school of arts, nursery, farmers union hall, annual show, sports team and hotel. By 1915 Ginninderra was finished. Find this out and more by visiting the Re-Discovering Ginninderra exhibition.

Happening until Thursday 21 February 2019 at Former Hall Primary School, Victoria Street, Hall. Free entry. See the website for more information.

ARTISTS’ FACES AND PLACES  

Peek behind-the-scenes with this fascinating display of portraits of artists and their studios, drawn entirely from the national collection at the National Gallery of Australia. Comprised of artists’ self-portraits, artists’ portraits of other artists, and representations of the places in which they work, the exhibition explores the way artists see themselves, the way they are viewed by their friends and contemporaries, the shared world artists inhabit, and the centrality of the studio to their creative endeavours.

In particular, Roy de Maistre’s Studio Interior 1959, painted the year before his retrospective at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, captures the artist’s strong connection to the location of decades of work.

Happening until Monday 31 December at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.