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Take 5 with Kav Temperley

Eskimo Joe frontman, Kav Temperley, is bringing his solo regional tour to Canberra Theatre on 13 August. Before he hit the road, CW caught up with Temperley from his home in Western Australia to talk about life in small towns; why people leave and why they often come back. 

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 12-14 August

With showers predicted for the Canberra region this weekend, 12-14 August, we recommend staying inside where it is nice and dry.

Hartley Lifecare celebrates 60 years with anniversary gala ball

Hartley Lifecare is inviting the Canberra community to dust off their tuxedos and wear their brilliant ball gowns for a 1920s themed 60th Anniversary Gala Ball, to be held on Saturday 27 August at Hotel Realm.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 5-7 August

A new month comes with new fun-filled events to look forward to. This weekend, 5-7 August, offers plenty to keep you entertained.

Oz Comic-Con touches down in Canberra later this month

Calling all geeks, freaks, nerds, and pop culture enthusiasts! For the very first time, Oz Comic-Con will be hosted at a Canberra based event with a weekend of shenanigans at Exhibition Park on 27-28 August.

What’s on around Canberra during August 2022

As we come into the final month of winter, CW has put together a list of happenings to keep you toasty, thrilled and fulfilled throughout August. From 13-21 National Science week is set to amaze and entertain locals across the region, a list of ACT events can be found at scienceweek.net.au

Take 5 with Tim Freedman

Whitlams front man Tim Freedman is hitting the road to tour with his country project, The Whitlams Black Stump Band, including a stop at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan on Friday 5 August. CW had a chat with Freedman to discuss rediscovering his spark in regional towns and long lost record stores.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 29-31 July 2022

It’s looking to be a chilly one this weekend, 29-31 July. CW has compiled a list of happenings in and around Canberra that will keep you warm indoors or are worth rugging up and venturing outside for.

What’s on around Canberra in July 2022

Just like that and we are already in July, the month of midyear Christmas festivities, school holidays and NAIDOC week. CW has compiled a list of activities and events to keep you warm, entertained, and happy all month long.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 22-24 July

Locals are spoilt for choice this weekend 22-24 July; CW has compiled a list of some of the highlights.

That’s art and entertainment: scultpure and art sale

Short and sweet for art and entertainment news around the capital this week. Canberra Grammar School unveils their new community sculpture and local artist commits to donating half of the profits from her mid year art sale to those escaping conflict zones in Ukraine.

Chamber music in the fields evokes beauty of winter in Canberra

Visitors to Pialligo Estate next month can enjoy a seasonal feast of fine food and music in the fields in a collaboration with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 15-17 July

There are a few events wrapping up around the Capital this weekend, including Canberra Centre’s winter village which returns to the Swiss Alps after Sunday, and Shakespeare to Winehouse, an exhibition on loan from the National Portrait Gallery London.

Midnight Oil to bid ‘final farewell’ in Canberra at ANU

Midnight Oil will bring their blend of pulsating rock and politics to The Australian National University (ANU) this October as part of their last-ever tour.

That’s art and entertainment: from climate crisis to free belly dancing

CW brings you the latest art's and entertainment news from around the Capital. This week a new exhibition hopes to urge action on climate change, alternative arts hub offers free belly dancing lessons and Canberra's own cabaret star returns to her hometown.

Tex Perkins: the honeymoon isn’t over just yet

While waiting by the side of the road for his ride to that night’s gig, Australian music icon Tex Perkins joined CW for a phone chat about his extensive career, day drinking during the pandemic, and the high fashion of corduroy. 

Take 5 with Melinda Schneider

One of the country’s leading ladies of country music is bringing her tour to the Capital, on Saturday 16 July. Melinda Schneider takes 5 with CW for a chat about love, weddings, and 40 years in the music industry.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 8-10 July

With so much happening around the Capital this weekend, 8-10 July, it’s hard to choose how to spend those precious days off.

Great musical, awful title: ‘Urinetown’ comes to Canberra Theatre

The debut production from Heart Strings Theatre Co. brings the hilarious award winning Urinetown the musical to the Canberra Theatre.

Canberra Symphony: ‘Messiah’ brings beauty back

For two nights only, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) brings Handel’s iconic Messiah to the stage of ANU’s Llewellyn Hall. Joining CSO is a handful of acclaimed musical artists including Soprano, Chloe Lankshear, and Countertenor, Tobias Cole.

That’s arts and entertainment: Napier & weekend art installations

Locals invited to ‘paste your place’ Paste your Place, run by artists Kate Matthews and Fred McGrath, is encouraging members from the community to leave their mark (or face) on a temporary art installation while having their say on what they want to see in public spaces of the future.

What’s on in Ngunnawal Country during NAIDOC Week 2022

Yuma! Welcome to CW’s list of all things NAIDOC Week happening around the Capital, 3-10 July.

Bunyips, drop bears and more at the National Botanic Gardens

The huge creatures that once roamed our country have returned to the Australian National Botanic Gardens for the month of July in MEGAfauna: myths and legends!

What’s on during the winter school holidays in Canberra

There’s lots to do in and around the ACT during the winter school holidays, which start around 3pm this Friday and continue through to the start of Term 3 on Monday morning 18 July.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 1-3 July

The happiest time of the (mid) year is here! Christmas in July festivities are happening across the month, starting with the Christmas in July Festival at Parkes West Lawns this weekend.

Lexi Sekuless sings a sonnet for Stephen Sondheim

A Sonnet for Sondheim, showing at the Belconnen Arts Centre this week, is a love letter to the late Broadway giant.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 24-26 June

Locals and visitors to the Canberra region are spoiled for choice this weekend, 24-26 June.

Winter school holiday activity guide 2022

Check out our 2022 winter school holiday activity guide and discover activities in and around Canberra that offer fun for all the family.

Encore! Local production brings back the Von Trapps

What are the chances of a local production inspiring so much love that it runs a sold-out show during the pandemic? Moreover, what are the chances of that labour of love getting...

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 17-19 June

This weekend, 17-19 June, is looking to be another cold and cloudy one, so we recommend spending it somewhere inside nice and warm.
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