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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.

Sissy: Local gem of Capital Film Festival

Who would have thought the Canberra bush would lend itself so well to horror? Devilish festival darling, Sissy, has made its rounds this year; from opening at South by Southwest Film Festival,...

That’s art and entertainment: From Frederick Wiseman to Decadence and Debauchery

Film maker Frederick Wiseman spent seven decades making what he called reality fictions, a type of uninterrupted documentary, ten of which will screen at the National Film and Sound Archive between now and the end of October.  

WIN! Canberra Symphony Orchestra ‘Messiah’ tickets

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) returns to Llewellyn Hall on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July to present special performances of Handel’s iconic Messiah.

Canberra artists, art projects receive $500k funding boost

Artists and art projects around the Canberra region have received a cash injection of over $500,000. The ACT Government has provided 15 artists and creative projects with one-off payments ranging between $8,000 and...

Spending 20 minutes with the devil at The Street this month

'Twenty Minutes With The Devil' dramatically reimagines what took place as two highway police officers waited for back up with El Chapo.

A new theatre for Canberra: Mill Theatre at Dairy Road

The talented Lexi Sekuless has a vision for a new Canberra company where local performers and directors could develop their craft while enthralling audiences.

What’s on around Canberra in June 2022

From Human Nature at Royal Theatre, to Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations and a Christmas in July festival, there's lots to see and do in and around Canberra throughout June.

Canberra screenwriter helps pen feature ‘Get a Life, Alright!’

Canberra-based screenwriter and videographer, Shamini Singhal, had the opportunity to ply her trade on new romantic drama Get a Life, Alright

What’s on in Canberra this weekend, 6-8 May

With Mother's Day upon us, there’s plenty of ways to spoil and/or celebrate mum this weekend, 6-8 May, right across Canberra.

What’s on in Canberra during May 2022

See all the highlights of what’s on across Canberra throughout May 2022, with everything from exhibitions to live theatre, music and more.

‘Upending Expectations’ explores the versatility of glass

The Canberra Glassworks’ highly anticipated group exhibition, Upending Expectations: Contemporary Glass, is now open.

What’s on in Canberra this weekend 29 April – 1 May

The leaves are dropping from the trees and there’s plenty of things dropping into Canberra’s social calendar this weekend – from the first in-person Handmade Market since 2019 at EPIC, to the Zero Waste Festival at Kambri, the final weekend of the heritage festival and the first performances of the Canberra International Music Festival and Ausdance ACT’s Australian Dance Week.

2022 Canberra International Music Festival explores ‘polarity’

The 2022 Canberra International Music Festival (CIMF) is setting out to reflecting the notion of polarity through a dynamic, varied program.

Roger Beale harnesses The Magic of Light

Acclaimed Canberra artist Roger Beale’s latest exhibition, The Magic of Light, sees the classically trained painter depict light beautifully falling across flowers, landscapes and people.

Canberra teen makes ‘The Voice’ blind auditions

15-year-old Canberran Tahalianna Soward-Mahanga valiantly made it to the blind audition stage of this year’s season of The Voice.

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