From local theatre productions to Human Nature at Royal Theatre, an EPIC Boho Luxe Market and a Christmas in July festival, there’s lots to see and do in and around Canberra throughout June.
Here’s just a taste of what’s on in June 2022.
Push-Up Challenge: From 1 to 24 June, you can help raise funds for Lifeline Canberra by completing 3,139 push-ups over 24 days. Registration is now open and free to take part. Click here to register. You can create a team and invite others to join or sign up solo, just be sure to select ‘Lifeline Canberra’ as your beneficiary.
Pygmalion: Tempo Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s classic play Pygmalion, on which the musical My Fair Lady was based, at Belconnen Community Theatre until 4 June 7.30pm, and also 2pm matinee Saturday 4 June. Tickets: canberraticketing.com.au or phone 6275 2700.
TAC: Three exhibitions celebrating First Nations artists – Rechelle Turner, Aidan Hartshorn and Jessika Spencer – continue at Tuggeranong Arts Centre until 16 July; tuggeranongarts.com
NAA: See a fascinating collection of photographs and footage that recall a time when Australians flocked to new and stylish motels with all the mid-century mod cons in Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross at National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Parkes, until 4 September. Free entry; naa.gov.au
NMA: See traditional and contemporary culinary tools on display in An Aboriginal Culinary Journey: Designed for Living, at National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, until 7 August; nma.gov.au
CraftAlive Canberra: Four days of classes, demonstrations and shopping, 1-4 June 9.30am-4pm, Old Bus Depot, Kingston; craftalive.com.au
Belco Arts: Four new exhibitions continue until 3 July – Vessel, featuring ceramic artists from the Canberra region; Upending | Mending, the UC Faculty of Arts and Design annual exhibition; Entwined, drawings and prints by Jenny Manning and ceramics by Vivien Lightfoot that address their joint concerns about the viability of unique Australian flora; and Circles of Nature, featuring works by members of the Fibre Basket Makers of the ACT; belcoarts.com.au
Sing Australia: Enjoy singing? Why not join a singing group? All welcome, no auditions required – just a love of singing, friendship and fun. Weekly sessions held at: Belconnen, Thursday 9.30am; Duntroon, Monday 7.30pm; Greenway, Monday 1pm; www.singaustralia.com.au
Accessible Sports and Recreation Expo: Various inclusive sports and recreation activities will be showcased by over 15 local clubs and community groups on Friday 3 June 3-6pm at Woden School. More info: follow @ActivitiesatGungahlin or @WodenCommunityService on Facebook or email [email protected]
Smiths Alternative: The City West venue host roots-country-folk band Willie and the Correspondents, Friday 3 June 7pm. Tickets: smithsalternative.com
Sondheim: Tribute to a Broadway legend at Bungendore War Memorial Hall, Saturday 4 June 7.30pm; www.ticketebo.com.au/sondheimbungendore
21 Forster St: A local production set in Bungendore by Kate Walder, continues until 4 June at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets have returned to the Old Bus Depot in Kingston every Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Dairy Road Market: This market is held on the first Sunday of the month 11am-3pm at 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick. It brings together wine for sale and tastings by Cellar Door, including small batch winery Linear Wines; locally made objects by designers like CraftACT and RAH and Play Dairy Road, a series of free-play sessions for all ages, facilitated by Green Hat Workshop. Book your free tickets here.
Radiothon: ArtSound FMcommunity radio station hosts its annual on-air fundraiser until 5 June; artsound.fm
Holy Holy: Their Hello My Beautiful World album tour comes to UC Refectory, Bruce, Thursday 2 June 8pm; moshtix.com.au
Guess How Much I Love You: The enchanting journey of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare at Canberra Theatre, Civic, 3-4 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Warped and Twisted: Canberra Spinners and Weavers’ members exhibition showcasing the diversity of their art and craft, 3-12 June 10am-4pm, Canberra Textile Works, 70 Maclaurin Cres, Chifley.
Storytime: Join local author Tania McCartney as she shares her children’s book, Plume: Global Nibbler, Saturday 4 June 11am, Harry Hartog at South.Point shopping mall, Tuggeranong; southpointcanberra.com.au
Hilary Geddes Parkside & Claire Cross Into Light: A new wave of jazz women leading their bands in a double bill just for Canberra 4 June from 7pm; thestreet.org.au
Darren Coggan: The master storyteller brings his new show The Poems, Prayers and Promises of John Denver to Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 4 June; theq.net.au
Lisa Mitchell: Brings her A Place To Fall Apart tour to Canberra Theatre, Saturday 4 June 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Typica Nights: Activating the Manuka Lawns with an event on Saturday 4 June 7-9pm; events.humantix.com
Dragon Boat Festival celebration: Federation of Chinese Community of Canberra hosts a concert of traditional Chinese song, dance, martial arts and more at Beijing Garden, Nara Peace Park, Yarralumla, 5 June 10am-1.30pm; free entry.
Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball: An intimate live performance from the Gomez bandmates at The Playhouse, Civic, 5 June 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Glassworks: Group exhibition Upending Expectations: Contemporary Glass at the Glassworks Gallery, Kingston, until 5 June; canberraglassworks.com
Kyeema Gallery: The Hall art space hosts new exhibition, A Journey, by Kirandeep Grewal until 5 June; capitalwines.com.au
Emerald City: Free-Rain Theatre Company presents David Williamson’s award-winning play about life in 1980s Sydney, 8-25 June at ACT Hub, Kingston; bookings acthub.com.au or 6210 8748.
ANU Classics Museum: Free tours conducted by voluntary guides on the second Friday of each month at 12.30pm in the A D Hope Building, ANU; call 0438 883 373.
Lightbulb Improv: Presents a night of comedy, completely made up on the spot! Songs, sketches and laughter to delight the intellect and stir the soul. Thursday 9 June 7pm at Smiths Alternative. Tickets $15 at www.smithsalternative.com. More info at www.lightbulbimprov.com
Robot Song: A deeply personal family show from Arena Theatre Company, suitable for children 8+ and their adults, at The Q Theatre, Queanbeyan, 9-11 June; theq.net.au
MoAD: Home to a host of exhibitions, such as: Democracy DNA; Statement: Jack Green’s Paintings; and Behind the Lines 2021, at Old Parliament House. Free entry; bookings encouraged.
Kambri: How To Lose Friends and Influence White People, a thought-provoking panel discussion at Kambri, ANU, 9 June 6-7pm; book via Eventbrite.
Storytime: Join local author Irma Gold as she shares her uplifting children’s book, Seree’s Story, Saturday 11 June 11am, Harry Hartog at South.Point; southpointcanberra.com.au
Beaver Galleries: Walking the Murray, paintings by Nicola Dickson, until 11 June.
Human Nature: Bring their Live 2022 Rebooted tour to the Royal Theatre, Civic, 11 June; humannaturelive.com
Pialligo Estate: A royal high tea in celebration of the Queens Birthday long weekend with a morning and afternoon session available. Saturday 12 June 11am and 2pm; thepialligoestate.com.au
Significant Others: Robert Rausenberg and Jasper Johns collapsed the distinction between life and art with their New York love story. The National Gallery, Saturday 11 June until 30 October; nga.gov.au
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market to run 3rd Saturday of every month, 8am-12pm, at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre; free entry.
Jim Jefferies: The acclaimed Australian stand-up comedian brings his new show to Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 12 June 6.15pm and 8.55pm; ticketek.com.au
Nancy Sever Gallery: Ben Taylor’s New Works exhibition continues until 12 June, open Wed- Sun 11am-5pm; nancyservergallery.com.au
Movers and Shakers: A new exhibition featuring personalities across 200 years of Yass Valley history, at Yass and District Museum until 13 June.
Robert Dessaix: Joins Andrew Leigh MP in conversation at the ANU to discuss his new book Abracadabra, Tuesday 14 June 6pm; anu.edu.au
Canberra Youth Theatre: Presents The Initiation by Cathy Petocz, written and developed with CYT artists, The Courtyard Studio, Civic, 15-19 June; canberrayouththeatre.com.au
Deadly Dialogues- Deborah Cheetham: Yorta Yorta woman, Soprano, composer, and educator. Debrah is the latest first nation performer to sit down as part of the series. 16 June, 6pm at the National Library. Tickets are free but bookings are essential nla.gov.au/
Pialligo Estate: Two delicious events across the weekend- Friday night enjoy mulled wine and oozing cheese at Raclette night or Mimosa’s and bottomless brunch on Sunday morning. 17- 19 June, Bookings essential; thepialligoestate.com.au
Canberra Qwire: (proudly LGBTIQ+) Let the Rainbow Sing – a concert brimming with joy led by new musical director Lachlan Snow, Saturday 18 June 3pm, B Hall, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre; canberraqwire.org.au
Capital Film Festival: The second attempt of the inaugural festival will present award winners from Sundance, Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals, as well as some Australian made films, including two from Canberra, at Dendy Canberra, 15-26 June; capitalfilmfestival.com.au
Boho Luxe Markets: Experience one incredible weekend, filled with glamping tents, kombis, music, art, fashion, jewellery, entertainment, amazing food options and a dedicated psychic and wellbeing area, at EPIC, 17-19 June; www.boholuxemarket.com
Short Stack: The Aussie punk rock band bring their national tour to The Basement, Friday 17 June 8pm; oztix.com.au
Canberra Youth Symphony: A night straight from a fairytale, an immersive experience of lights and classic symphonies come to life for one night only, Belconnen Arts Theatre, 17 June 7pm: www.belcoarts.com.au
Reuben Solo: Good Boy: A mind-numbing hour of stand-up comedy, 17 June 8pm; thestreet.org.au
Storytime: Join local author Stephanie Owen Reeder as she shares her children’s book, Ghostie, Saturday 18 June 11am, Harry Hartog at South.Point; southpointcanberra.com.au
Rapt In Felt: Fashion Parade: Wearable art, presented by Canberra Region Feltmakers, featuring hand-felted statement-piece garments collaboratively created by CRF members. At Burns Club & Kambah Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah on Saturday 18 June 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Shop open 10am–4.30pm. Tickets: canfelt.org.au
Twenty Minutes with The Devil: An original work by Luis Gómez Romero and Desmond Manderson. Part black comedy, part thriller, part magical realism, a gripping tale of the crisis of justice in our times inspired by the capture of El Chapo, Mexico’s most notorious drug lord, in 2016. World premiere season 18–25 June. Pre-show discussion and Q & A with Desmond Manderson, Luis Gómez Romero and Caroline Stacey on 19 June from 3pm; thestreet.org.au
Xavier Rudd: Supported by First Nations duo Marlon x Rulla, the soul-captivating musician and multi-instrumentalist brings his national tour to Canberra Theatre on 18 June. Tickets: www.xavierrudd.com
The Glass Slipper: The Fresh Funk dance program brings their modern hip-hop take on the fairytale classic Cinderella in their end of semester show. Erindale Theatre, Sunday 19 June 5pm & 8pm; trybooking.com
2022 German Film Festival: The best of German cinema screens at Palace Electric, New Acton until 19 June; germanfilmfestival.com.au
Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim: At dawn on 21 June, teams and individuals will brave the icy waters of Lake Burley Griffin for a nude solstice swim to raise funds for Lifeline Canberra. Register now as a team or individual or just donate if you can’t make it to the event.
Canberra REP: Present Joseph Kesselring’s timeless classic, Arsenic and Old Lace, at Canberra REP Theatre, 23 June- 2 July; canberrarep.org.au
Live Baby Live – INXS Tribute Show: Takes you back to a time when rock n roll ruled, live in the National Arboretum Canberra Village Centre, 24 June; stickytickets.com.au/C3B8E
The Sound of Music: An encore run of the Queanbeyan Players production of this much-loved musical at The Q Theatre, Queanbeyan, 24 June to 3 July; theq.net.au
National Portrait Gallery: The Parkes gallery hosts the Darling Portrait Prize and National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibitions, from 25 June to 9 October; portrait.gov.au
Culture Clubs: An exhibition featuring posters from the Megalo archives at Megalo Print Studio, Kingston, until 25 June; megalo.org
Storytime: Join author Shelly Unwin as she shares her children’s book, There’s a Baddie Running Through this Book, Saturday 25 June 11am, Harry Hartog at South.Point; southpointcanberra.com.au
Australian Chamber Orchestra: Richard Tognetti leads a Bach celebration at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 27 June 8pm; aco.com.au
National Boys Choir: Is joined by the Colorado Children’s Chorale and the Woden Valley Youth Choir for this magnificent performance. Wesley Uniting Church, Forest, Tuesday 29 June 7:30pm; trybooking.com
Xmas in July Festival: Authentic wood huts, Christmas lights, snow falling, mulled wine bars, melted cheese stations, live concerts … It’s all about the magic of a winter Christmas in the east of France right here in Canberra, at Parkes Place West Lawns, 30 June-3 July. Free entry; christmasinjuly.com.au
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