Locals are spoilt for choice this weekend 22-24 July; CW has compiled a list of some of the highlights.
On Saturday, we’re keen to feed our inner geek and check out all the pop culture goodies at Gamma.con, or nourish our souls at the Good Earth psychic fair at Hughes.
Sunday is the perfect day for the markets and there some great ones to choose from; head to a Canberra staple at the Old Bus Depot markets in Kingston or you could check out up and coming favourite, the Haig Park Village Market’s Winter Wonderland.
Events
Sex Under the Sea: Deep sea secrets, Disney and science collide in this night of frisky fun. Hellenic Club, City, Friday 22 July 6.30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Creative Connect: Free networking session for creatives to bring their current works to a supportive environment, Gunners Place, Gungahlin, Saturday 23 July 10am; belcoarts.com.au
Art sale for Ukraine: Lelde Vitols is holding a mid-winter art sale with 50 per cent of the proceeds to go to UNHCR Australia Ukraine appeal. Warren Place, Chifley, 23-24 July; leldevitols.com.au
Xmas in July High Tea: With sparkling wine, savoury treats and delicious sweets, Pialligo Estate, Sunday 24 July 11am and 2pm; thepialligoestate.com.au
MEGAfauna: Myths and legends: Take a step back in time at the Australian National Botanic Gardens as you search the Gardens for megafauna, until 31 July; anbg.gov.au
Scandinavian Film Festival: Palace Electric hosts some of the country’s best films. Palace Electric Cinema, until 6 August; scandinavianfilmfestival.com
Frederick Wiseman Season: A series of 10 Wiseman documentaries screening at the National Film and Sound Archive, every second Sunday 1pm until 23 October; nfsa.gov.au
Markets
Good Earth Psychic Fair: Tarot readings, mediums, stalls full of goodies and free workshops. Hughes Community Centre, Saturday 23 July 10am. Entry $5 at the door.
Gamma.con: Canberra’s own pop culture festival, come check out Anime, Cosplay, Tabletop games, panels and more. National Convention Centre, 23-24 July; gammacon.org.au
Winter Wonderland: Haig Park Village Markets with stalls, refreshments, and live music, Braddon, Sunday 24 July 8.30am-2pm; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets are at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston every Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Come hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point mall, Tuggeranong, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Live perfromances
The Twits: Roald Dahl’s classic tale come to the stage full of things to delight and disgust. Canberra Theatre, 21-23 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Unravel: A stunning reimagined contemporary take on the Shakespearean classic Romeo & Juliet, created byCanberra-based choreographers Bonnie Neate and Suzy Pani. Erindale Theatre, 22-23 July; stickytickets.com.au
This Changes Everything: Echo Theatre presents their first youth production which addresses the lack of roles for girls in writing for young actors, The Q, Queanbeyan, 22-30 July; theq.net.au
Áine Tyrrell: The Irish Australian brings her national tour to Smiths Alternative, Friday 22 July; smithsalternative.com
Tallagandra Hill: The Gundaroo vineyard hosts Shane Nicholson with Camille Trail, 23 July 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
Jack Carty: Launches his new album Wake to a Bright Morning at The Street Theatre, 23 July 8pm; thestreet.org.au
Urinetown the Musical: Final weekend of Heart Strings Theatre Co’s debut production in this hilarious musical at Canberra Theatre Centre, until 24 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Art Song: Returns with a Romantic classics performance from tenor Andrew Goodwin and pianist John Martin, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Sunday 24 July 3pm; artsongcanberra.org
Sunset at the Street With: Wild Voices Music Theatre students share their work through song, dance and acted performances, The Street Theatre, Sunday 24 July 4pm; thestreet.org.au
Barren Ground: A first seen performance of Helen Machalias’ work in progress at The Street Theatre, Sunday 24 July 4pm; thestreet.org.au
Exhibtions:
Rusten House: Last chance to catch two exhibitions – The Exploration of Space and Exploring Sculpture; and a showcase of a group of artists using stone, bronze and clay to produce natural forms and figurative works,Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan, until 23 July; qprc.nsw.gov.au
Aarwun Gallery: Three new exhibitions – Sandra Hendy’s An Eclectic Collection, Xiangrong Yu’s Embrace, and Andrew Grassi Kelaher’s Viviacious Views, Peaceful Panoramas, until 7 August; aarwungallery.com.au
Cameron Haas: Opening weekend of Resonate, showcasing Haas’ acrylics on linen, at Nancy Sever Gallery, 24 July-21 August; nancysevergallery.com.au
Decoded: Final weekend to see this exhibition covering 75 years of the Australian Signals Directorate at the National Museum of Australia, ends 24 July; nma.gov.au
The 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Featuring 35 artists from across Australia, the exhibition, titled Ceremony, continues at the NGA until 31 July; nga.gov.au
The enchantment of things: An exhibition by Naomi Zouwer explores discarded objects through paint, collage and print, at Megalo Print Studio, until 20 August; megalo.org
NAA: 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
National Portrait Gallery: The Parkes gallery hosts the Darling Portrait Prize and National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibitions, 25 June-9 October; portrait.gov.au
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