March is when the weather starts to cool, leaves start to fall and we say hello to Autumn, the most splendid season in Canberra.
The month also means the return of Canberra’s favourite morning and evening spectaculars.
From 1 to 11 March, the Enlighten Festival illuminates our evenings with art and history brightening our iconic institutions as well as bringing us as food and entertainment.
Then our mornings are filled with colour as an incredible array of hot air balloons float across the skies of our region in the Canberra Balloon Spectacular from 9 to 17 March, weather permitting.
Enlighten Festival: The beloved autumn evening entertainment spectacular returns with incredible art displays lighting up our iconic buildings, plus entertainment, food, film and more. National Triangle and City Square, 1-11 March; enlightencanberra.com
Enlighten Up Late: An evening of art, live music and family activities before seeing the incredible Vincent Namatjira: Indigenous All Stars projected on the building. Musicians across the weekends include Thelma Plum, Dan Sultan, Briggs and more. National Gallery of Australia, 1-11 March; nga.gov.au
National Film and Sound Archive: NFSA has a jampacked March, from a month-long celebration of Black Irish Comedy to an exploration of Ozploitation in a partnership with Stunt Double at Canberra Theatre Centre, Visual feasts as part of Enlighten Festival and so much more. 1-31 March, find all the program details: nfsa.gov.au/events
Dahlicious: A festival of design, colour and dahlias jam packed with exciting events such as workshops on growing and displaying the blooms, yoga in the field and a guided morning tour. Beltana Road, Pialligo, 1-31 March; bisonhome.com
Afrique en Cirque: Daring acrobats and skilled musicians perform to the infectious rhythm of the djembes of Guinea in this celebration of traditional African culture. Canberra Theatre Centre, 1-2 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
CCAS Manuka: Presents Glitch City- The Glimmers, an exhibition of abstract paintings by artist Scott Franks. 1-10 March; ccas.com.au
ACT Wildlife Gala(h) Ball: Celebrating 10 years of helping precious wildlife in our region, ACT Wildlife hosts its first-ever gala ball to raise funds to continue its meaningful work. National Museum of Australia, Friday 1 March 6.30pm; actwildlife.net
Jack Botts: Brings his Australian Summer Tour 2024 to town with special guests Jordy Maxwell & Neptune. UC Hub, University of Canberra, 1 March 7pm; moshtix.com.au
Harry Max: Celebrated for his unique fusion of eastern musical traditions and the blues, the performer comes to The Street Theatre, City West, 1 March 7:30pm; thestreet.org.au
Materiality…but not as we know it: Ten artists and designers with Canberra connections explore the ideas around truth to materials and functionality and design. Canberra Museum and Gallery, 2 March- 20 October; cmag.com.au
Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour: The first survey exhibition of the Western Aranda artist, showcasing paintings, works on paper and moving images from worldwide collections. National Gallery of Australia, 2 March- 21 July; nga.gov.au
PAWS Day: The Pets and Wildlife Safety (PAWS) Day 2024 aims to educate our community on the health and safety of animals with a number of talks, reptile exhibition games and food and drink. Old Bus Depot, Saturday 2 March 10am-3pm.
Harvest Day Out: Celebrate the beauty of autumn with workshops, demonstrations, talks, tours, markets and food trucks. Lanyon Homestead, 2 March 10am-4pm; historicplaces.com.au/events/harvest-day-out-2024
Sri Lanka Festival: Celebrate the beautiful country and culture of Sri Lanka with traditional and contemporary dance and music, delicious food and drink, entertainment and a raffle. Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla, 2 March 10am-5pm.
Winederlust: An afternoon of bliss, tasting wine in heritage surrounds with the Winederlust podcast. Gorman Arts Centre, 2 March 3pm; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Dancing Queen Dining Experience: Experience the disco hits of ABBA live while enjoying a Mediterranean feast in this immersive event. Beef and Barley, Kingston, 2 March from 5.30 pm; explorehidden.com
The Desert Stars: Touted as the world’s most remote Indigenous rock band, the four-piece travel nearly 3,000km from Spinifex Country in Western Australia to perform as part of the Enlighten Program. National Gallery of Australia, 2 March 6pm; nga.gov.au
Blamey Street Big Band: After a sell-out concert last year, the local act reprises Blamey Street Swings with The Beatles featuring all your favourite hits. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 2 March 7pm; theq.net.au
Eurogliders: The successful and well-awarded duo continue their love for music in this fun and intimate show. Tallagandra Hill Winery, 2 March 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
Bandaluzia Flamenco: Bring a uniquely Flamenco perspective to the Argentine Tango music of Astor Piazzolla. The Street Theatre, City West, 2 March 7:30pm; thestreet.org.au
Madonna40: A Celebration: Experience this incredible homage to the Queen of Pop, as one Canberra fan shares their collection of Madonna memorabilia. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until 3 March; cmag.com.au
Elemental: The beauty of the Northern Flinders Ranges and Hawkesbury are on canvas in this joint exhibition by Melissa Read-Devine and Julie Simmons. Humble House Gallery, until 3 March; humblehouse.com.au
Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival: Experience the diverse cultures of the community with food, festivities and performances. Queanbeyan Park, Sunday 3 March 10am-4pm; qprc.nsw.gov.au
Shen Yen: Journey through the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture with an incredible performance of classical Chinese dance, multimedia effects and original orchestral works. Canberra Theatre Centre, 5-6 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Endangered…: The Artists Society of Canberra presents a number of works with a portion of sales to go to working with threatened species. Wildbark, Mulligans Flat, 5-24 March; wildbark.org
The Piano Sings: Pianist Jennifer Hou performs works by Ross Edwards, Alexander Scriabin and César Franck. Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 6 March 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org
Sons of the East: After sell-out shows around the globe the group returns to present their biggest Australian show to date. UC Hub, University of Canberra, 6 March 7pm; moshtix.com.au
Karen Jacobsen: Presents Julia Gillard’s historic misogyny speech set to a variety of musical styles in Misogyny Opus. Canberra Theatre Centre, 6 March 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Happy Meals, Happy Kids: Q The Locals season kicks off with a play exloring a dystopian future where a school assignment may hold all the power. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 7-9 March; theq.net.au
French Film Festival: Alliance Française present an extensive program of some of the best films that capture French culture and storytelling. Palace Electric Cinema, 7 March- 2 April; affrenchfilmfestival.org
Suor Angelica: Get ready to be swept away by the timeless beauty of Puccini’s Suor Angelica, brought to life by talented local singers and the Canberra Sinfonia Orchestra, Join us for an unforgettable hour of operatic splendour. For more information and ticket details, visit their website. Albert Hall, 7-10 March; nationalopera.org.au
Kyeema Gallery: Presents a collection of stunning images in Birds and Nature- A Photographer’s Perspective by Le Thanh. Capital Wines, 7 March- 7April; capitalwines.com.au
Cheap Trick: Bring their Red Hot Summer Tour to the capital joined by quintessential Aussie rockers The Angels. Canberra Theatre Centre, Thursday 7 March 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Curtis Eller: The banjo playing, songwriting rock & rock singer treats the audience to an intimate, acoustic performance at Smith’s Alternative, Friday 8 March 6.30pm; smithsalternative.com
Paddlesport Extravaganza: Burley Griffin Canoe Club is hosting the 2024 ACT/NSW State Marathon Championships on the Molonglo River from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March. The Short Course starts on Friday at 7.15pm at Molonglo Reach. Racing on Saturday starts at 8am and 1pm and on Sunday at 8am and 12 noon; bgcc.org.au/joom4/ or email [email protected]
Luka Bloom: The Folk singer returns to Australian shores with a celebration of his long-lasting career in 50 Songs in 50 Years. The Street Theatre, City West, Friday 8 March 8pm; thestreet.org.au
The Animals: The influential ‘British invasion’ band celebrate their 60th Anniversary by brining The Farewell Tour to Australia. Canberra Theatre Centre, 8 March 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Balloon Spectacular: Incredible hot air balloons float across our skies, inflating from 6am each morning, weather permitting with a selection of breakfast treats for sale. Patrick White Lawns, 9-17 March; enlightencanberra.com
Last of the Red Hot Lovers: New York at the end of the 1960s, middle-aged Barney Cashman doesn’t want to miss out on the swinging craze and sets up three encounters in this classic comedy. Canberra REP Theatre, until 9 March; canberrarep.org.au
Street Art Mural and Workshop: Join Canberra Street artists Houl and BRT as they create a mural, take part in a workshop, listen to some tunes and grab a bite. The Creative Element, Fyshwick, Saturday 9 March 9am; eventbrite.com.au
Brumbies vs Force: The Brumbies will be looking to get back on track as they play their first home match of the Super Rugby season against the Western Force on Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss any of the action, with tickets starting from $15 for a junior and $25 for an adult. GIO Stadium, 9 March at 2.35pm; ticketek.com.au
ELIXIR: Music powerhouses Katie Noonan, Zach Hurren and Ben Hauptmann bring their trio to the intimate setting of Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo, Saturday 9 March 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
CANcophony: Canberra’s best artists perform their original music backed by Canberra’s 32-piece premier Jazz Orchestra Spectrum Big Band. UC Refectory, University of Canberra, 9 March 7.30pm; humanitix.com
Leaving Jackson: The Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show captures the soul of all our favourites. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 9 March 7.30pm; theq.net.au
Loose Ends: Nine studio artists present a collection of the works they had been meaning to get around to, completed for the exhibition deadline. ANCA, Dickson, until 10 March; anca.net.au
Nai Palm + Friends Live at the NFSA: A unique and intimate performance from the three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, live in the NFSA Courtyard. National Film and Sound Archive, Sunday 10 March 3pm; nfsa.gov.au/events
Dr Mat Trinca: Presents the 2024 Canberra Day Oration with Representing Nation in the National Capital: The National Museum of Australia and Canberra. National Library of Australia, 12 March 12pm; nla.gov.au
Canberra Comedy Festival: Join some of the biggest and brightest names in comedy for a celebration of laughter at various locations across Canberra,13-24 March; full program at canberracomedyfestival.com.au
Body, Space and Place: A group exhibition by the 2023 winners of the ANCA Emerging Artist Support Scheme Exhibition Award exploring the concepts of presence, location, context, memory and identity. ANCA Dickson, 13-28 March; anca.net.au
Wesley Music Centre: Presents La Cappella Galante — Music for Mandolins, Strings, Harpsichord. Wednesday 13 March 12.40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org
Stunt Double: Step onto the step of a 1970s action film in this innovative new work that explores power dynamics and the unsung hero. Canberra Theatre Centre, 14-16 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Taste Local Week: The beloved verity lane vendors infuse their offerings with the flavours of local businesses. Verity Lane Market, 14- 23 March; veritylanemarket.com.au
PhotoAccess: Welcomes two new exhibitions- Volver (The Return) by Judith Martinez Estrada and Poison Berries: Janhavi Sharma. PhotoAccess, Manuka, 14 March- 27 April; photoaccess.org.au
Instant Comedy:Delight in the quick wit and creativity of improvised comedy masterminds; all inspired by a single word from the audience. Combining the wit of stand-up and the intimacy of live theatre, Lightbulb Improv creates memorable stories, colourful characters, enchanting songs and plenty of laughs. Tickets $15, available at the door. Smith’s Alternative, Thursday 14 March 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos: The Aussie music icon celebrates the launch of the new album The True North with a few Midnight Oil classics also on the set list. Canberra Theatre Centre, Thursday 14 March 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair: Uncover unique treasures from up to 30 local and interstate dealers presenting a blend of antiques, old-world nostalgia, books, jewellery, everyday older items and collectables that are certain to catch the eye. $12 entry, $10 concession with donations going to the Early Morning Centre and local rotary charities. Albert Hall, Yarralumla, 15-17 March; mc-rotary.org
Hilary Wardhaugh: Presents Monachopsis, an exhibition exploring the tension between the human influence on nature and nature’s resilience. CCAS Manuka, 15-24 March; ccas.com.au
Wilco: After a long ten years the music chameleons return to theatres and concert halls around the country. Stopping in at Canberra Theatre Centre on Friday 15 March 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Megalo Print Studio: Celebrates our history of political and social activism with Presents Cause and Effect: Politics and Protest from the Megalo Archives, until 16 March; megalo.org
Craft + Design Canberra: Presents three exhibitions- Seeing and Knowing: New Perspective in Furniture, Wilding Whitlam and 2024 Emerging Contemporaries. Until 16 March; craftanddesigncanberra.org
Bring It On: The Musical: Inspired by the hit film franchise and composed by Hamilton’s Lin Manuel Miranda, Bring It On: The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness all in the pursuit of achieving one’s dream. Erindale Theatre, Waniassa, until 16 March;philo.org.au
The Good Earth Psychic Fair: The chance to get hands-on in free workshops and medium demonstrations, there will be psychic readers, stall holders and more. Exhibition Park, 16-17 March; exhibitionparkincanberra.com.au
Divergent by Sydney Printmakers: An exhibition by 24 artists showcasing the very diverse mediums and themes individual artists pursue in their work. Sydney Printmakers’ reputation for excellence is testament to the collective abilities of its members.. Humble House gallery, 16 March – 21 April;humblehouse.com.au
Community Clothes Swap: A sustainable fashion initiative invites you to connect with others in the community while refreshing your wardrobe. Belconnen Community Centre, Saturday 16 March 10am; humanitix.com
Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival: Try drops from breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries from across the country, grab a a bite from one of the gourmet eateries and enjoy the live entertainment. Mercure Canberra, Saturday 16 March 11am; canberrabeerfest.com.au
Acute Misfortune + Q&A with Erik Jensen: This film details the final years of controversial, Archibald Prize-winning artist Adam Cullen, as portrayed by Australian journalist and author Erik Jensen, the young man Cullen recruited as his biographer. National Film and Sound Archive, Saturday 16 March 2pm; nfsa.gov.au/events
Skyfire 2024: Returning after a 5-year hiatus the beloved firework spectacular returns with live entertainment, food trucks, aerial displays in this family-friendly free evening out. Shores of Lake Burley Griffin, 16 March from 5pm; visitcanberra.com.au
The Gadflys: The next edition of Smith’s@Belco welcomes the Aussie roots rock group supported by The Cashews. Belconnen Arts Centre, 16 March 7pm; belcoarts.com.au
Eulogiser Bunny: The next Q The Locals puts the fun in funeral with this quirky quasi-realistic funeral service. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Saturday 16 March 7.30pm; theq.net.au
The Bald Archy Prize 2024: The whimsical take on the more serious competition invites artists of all kinds to unleash creativity on portraits with humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature. Canberra Potters until 17 March; canberrapotters.com.au
M16 Artspace: Presents five exhibitions- New Work by Martin Paull, Absurd Frontier by Nathan Hughes, CAPTCHA by Matthew Francis, Cold Collations by Susan Chancellor and Pixel Panel III by Karen Milder. Until 17 March; m16artspace.com.au
Alchemy Exhibition: The final coming together of the 15 Project Alchemy artists presents a series of cross disciplinary art projects in response to the Black Summer fires. The Queanbeyan Hive Gallery, until 17 March; rebustheatre.com
Drama and Passion: The Arawang Trio (violin, cello and piano) perform works from Beethoven and Piazzola. Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Wednesday 20 March 12.40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org
James Bay: The British singer-songwriter brings his heartrending, soulful tunes to Canberra Theatre Centre on Wednesday 20 March 7:30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: A genuinely inebriated cast member takes the stage each night, this rendition of Macbeth will be unique and Shakespeare as you haven’t seen it before. Canberra Theatre Centre, 21-22 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Rep Retro Sale: The wardrobe at the Canberra Repertory Theatre is about to burst, so they are having a sale of clothing accessories and all sorts of goods. Rep Theatre, Acton, 21-23 March; canberrarep.org.au
Beaver Galleries: Presents two exhibitions The Village Within, a collection of paintings by Derek O’Connor and Colossal Wreck, a series of drawings by Kirrily Humphries. 21 March- 6 April; beavergalleries.com.au
Moraig McKenna: Explores the surface effects of texture, glaze, salt and as on clay in Surfacing at Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson, 21 March-21 April; canberrapotters.com.au
The King’s Singers: The double-Grammy Award-winning choral group return to Australia after six years to perform some of their most popular hits. Snow Concert Hall, Thursday 21 March 7pm; eventbrite.com.au
Jimeoin: The beloved funny man answers some of the questions you didn’t know you needed the answers to in Who’s Your Man?. The Q- Queanbeyan performing Arts Centre, Thursday 21 March 7:30pm; theq.net.au
You Are A Donut: Learn the ins and outs of the digestive system in this fun filled biological-musical-comedy adventure. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 22-23 March; theq.net.au
Friday Night Drinks: Your last chance to enjoy brews, mates and live music at MoAD for the season. Old Parliament House, Friday 22 March 5pm; moadoph.gov.au
Lakeside at 5: This month’s musical afternoon features Canberra’s newest jazz sensation the April Rose Mills Trio. Tuggeranong Arts Centre 22 March 5pm; tuggeranongarts.com
Australian Yarn Show: The inaugural event brings together yarn enthusiasts from across the nation, newbies to old hats there is something for every textile art lover. Rydges Canberra, 23-24 March; yarnshow.com.au
HELIOS: The Ancient Greek tale meets modern-day on the winding roads of rural England. Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Saturday 23 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm; humanitix.com
The Name’s Bond: Experience the music of 007, James Bond with incredible vocalists accompanied by a 10-piece band and cabaret. Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Saturday 23 March 8pm; ticketek.com.au
Gaga Brunch: All Little Monsters are invited to immerse themselves in the fabulous world of Gaga in this bottomless brunch. Beef and Barley, Braddon, Sunday 24 March from 11.30am; tixr.com
Shearer’s Ball: Monaro Folk Society presents an afternoon of music and dance with local band Humbug on Sunday 24 March 2-6pm at The Folk Dance Hall, Hackett. No dance experience necessary. Tickets only at the door: $15-$25 (Canberra Weekly readers $23); u18 free; monarofolk.org.au/events/shearers-ball
Sustainable Travel Street Party: Learn about sustainable travel options in this family fun day with interactive pop-ups, trial rides, skateboarding workshops, roving performers, basketball tree and more. Mort and Elouera Streets, Braddon, 24 March 12pm-5pm; climatechoices.act.gov.au
National Capital Orchestra: Present the first concert of the 2024 Visions season with Firebird featuring compositions by two Canberra composers and classical favourites. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 24 March 3pm; theq.net.au
Dr Jason Leong: The doctor turned comedian returns to Australia in Why Are You Like This? The Street Theatre, City West, Sunday 24 March 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au
Reuben Tsang: Experience the mesmerizing talent of Rueben Tsang, a Cairns-born piano prodigy who has been astounding audiences from 12 years old. Now 20, there is no doubt that Reuben Tsang is an extraordinary performer with a stellar career ahead of him. See him perform works by Scarlatti, Fauré, Brahms and Mozart. Wesley Music Centre, Monday 25 March 7:30pm; pianoplus.com.au
Dr Christina Thompson: Presents her 2023 Creative Arts Fellowship research ‘Palapala: a story of reading, writing, and books’. The National Library of Australia, Tuesday 26 March 12.30pm; nla.gov.au
Allsorts Collective: Explore the relationship between private and public spaces in From the outside to the inside. Strathnairn Arts, 27 March- 21 April; strathnairn.com.au
Romantic Piano Gems: Pianist Sam Row performs dramatic works from Chopin and Liszt. Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Wednesday 27 March 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org
Miriam Margoyles: The beloved performer brings laughs and jaw-dropping stories from her extraordinary life in OH MIRIAM! Canberra Theatre Centre, Wednesday 27 March 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Awkward: A group of people gather for a party, none of them no each other or who owns the house. A dance show celebrating awkward connections. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 27 March 7:30pm; theq.net.au
National Folk Festival: The beloved Easter long weekend festival returns with music, arts and community connection on the agenda. Exhibition Park, 28 March- 1 April; folkfestival.org.au
Darkfield: A sensory deprivation experience that will challenge your realty, set in shipping containers choose between Flight and Séance. Canberra Theatre Centre, 28 March- 14 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Gladys Knight: The empress of soul performs her biggest hits in The Farewell Tour stopping in at The National Convention Centre, Thursday 28 March 7.30pm; frontiertouring.com
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Showcases three exhibitions- Josephine Townsend’s Seeing the Forest and the Trees, Prints From Studio One: The Collection of Basil Hall and Jeremy Barrett’s Recent Paintings and Monoprints. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, until 28 March; tuggeranongarts.com
Belconnen Arts Centre: Presents four new exhibitions- Lines of Sight by Patsy Payne and John Pratt; Interwoven 7 by Basketry and Textile Artists, atmo-sphere by Francis Kenna; The Benefit of Doubt by Fran Romano and Zoe Slee. Until 28 March; belcoarts.com.au
Continuing
With Nature: A group exhibition curated by Alexander Boynes brings together artists who have been influenced by landscape in their works. CCAS Lakeside, until 16 April; ccas.com.au
Emily Kam Kngwarray: Celebrates the timeless art of the pre-eminent Anmatyerr artist who devoted her final years to painting and creating work capturing the experience of her extraordinary life. National Gallery of Australia, until 28 April; nga.gov.au
Jordan Wolfson: Body Sculpture: A commissioned piece that evokes emotional and physical responses from the viewer through the movements of an animatronic sculpture, contains mature themes. National Gallery of Australia, until 28 April; nga.gov.au
Deep Inside My Heart: Bringing together sculptures, drawings and other works from the national collection by female artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. National Gallery of Australia, until 19 May; nga.gov.au
Focus: Australian Government Photographers: Undertake a journey spanning six decades of Australian life with works from some of the government photographers working between 1939 and 1996. National Archives of Australia, until 10 June ; naa.gov.au
Change: Stories from your pocket: The Royal Australian Mint curates an exhibition exploring the stories our coins tell about our history. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until 31 August ; cmag.com.au
Discovering Ancient Egypt: On loan from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities is a deep dive into the culture of the ancient society with more than 220 objects, spanning more than 3,000 years. National Museum of Australia, until 8 September; nma.gov.au
Recurring
Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.
Smith’s Alternative: Irish Jam each Friday from 4pm; Comedy Open Mic, first Sunday of the month 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Capital Region Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal produce and gourmet goods at EPIC, Saturdays 7-11.30am; capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
The Little Burley Market: Bringing gourmet food and artisan handicrafts lakeside each week. Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, Saturday 9am-1.30pm; thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Trash and Treasure: Hunt for second-hand goods, fresh produce and homewares every Sunday at the Jamison Centre, 7am-12.30pm; trashandtreasuremarketjamison.com.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point, Tuggeranong, Sundays 9am-3pm.
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets continue at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30 am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Lunchulele: Every Monday 12.30- 1.30pm, ukulele players perform at Smith’s Alternative; smithsalternative.com
Behind-the-Scenes History Tour: Go behind the scenes of Canberra’s oldest public building and see its evolution. Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, every Wednesday and Friday 10.30am-2pm; canberraglassworks.com
Mt Ainslie Music Club: The community ensemble meets for improvisation every first Thursday of the month 8-10pm, Ainslie Arts Centre; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Sing Australia: Weekly sessions at: Belconnen, Thursday 9.30am; Duntroon, Monday 7.30pm; Greenway, Monday 1pm. Costs apply; singaustralia.com.au
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 8am-12pm; free entry.
Community Market: Monthly market at Calwell shopping centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm and Queanbeyan Park on the 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm.
MoAD: Home to a host of exhibitions, such as Behind the Lines 2023, Blueprint and Statement: Jack Green’s Paintings at Old Parliament House, free entry; bookings encouraged.
Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People: Discover the story of Canberra as the place where nationhood found a home – the people, places and history that make up this city and region. Canberra Museum and Gallery, ongoing; cmag.com.au
