Hello September, hello Spring! CW has found the best entertainment around the capital to welcome the warmer weather.
Nothing says spring more than Canberra’s biggest tourist attraction, Floriade. This year’s theme explores the Sounds of Spring with the festivities taking place from 17 September to 16 October.
Girl From The North Country: The show that has taken the theatrical world by storm, featuring over 20 songs by Bob Dylan, continued at Canberra Theatre, until 3 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
My Fair Lady: Free-Rain Theatre presents one of the most beloved musicals of all time at The Q, Queanbeyan, until 25 September; theq.net.au
Fuse Glass Prize: Works from the 2022 biennial competition are on display at the Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, until 25 September; canberraglassworks.com
Mt Ainslie Music Club: The community musical ensemble meets for improvisation every first Thursday of the month, 8-10pm, Ainslie Art Centre; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Korean Film Festival: Blockbusters, neo-noir, thrillers and more make up this exploration into Korean culture, Palace Electric, 1-3 September; koffia.com.au
Beaver Galleries: Hosts two new painting exhibitions: Julian Laffan’s The Familiar Road and Agneta Ekholm’s Continuum, 1-17 September; beavergalleries.com.au
Inspired by Nature: by Claybodies members at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, 1 September-2 October.
Hearing the Land: Canberra Symphonyperforms works inspired by Australian landscapes, at the National Museum, 1 September 6.30pm; cso.org.au
Disability Expo: Your one-stop shop to check out services, products, government agencies and advocacy, EPIC, 2-3 September 9am-3pm; canberradisabilityexpo.com.au
Smith’s Alternative: Irish Jam each Friday from 4pm; Viridian Mint presents burlesque, drag, cabaret and comedy, 3 September 9.30pm; Cameron Jones Trio and Gypsy Band Project, 4 September 3pm; Comedy Open Mic, first Sunday of the month 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Arms of Love: The Song Company is joined by special guests to present a pageant of light and movement, Ainslie Art Centre, 2 September 7pm; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Art Collage: To mark National Threatened Species Day, Michele England runs workshops every Saturday in September at different venues; eventbrite.com.au
Never Too Old to Play Outside: A day of outdoor fun for seniors presented by COTA and UC, full of live music, food, information, activities, and more. Haig Park, Saturday 3 September 12-4pm.
Good Morning Vietnam: Vividly reimagines the songs of the 1960s and ‘70s that rocked airwaves during the Vietnam War, The Q, Queanbeyan, 3 September 2pm; theq.net.au
Inspire: A collection of Canberra bosses, stylists, and business mavens unite for a day of inspiration and insight, The Fitter’s Workshop, 3 September 9am; eventbrite.com.au
Caribé: Their new production Una Nueva Vida celebrates the experiences of their Latin American artists, Belconnen Arts Centre, 3 September 7pm; belcoarts.com.au
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
KiteFest: After a three-year hiatus, the beloved festival returns to Rockley Parade, Googong, Sunday 4 September 11am-2pm.
Maruki’s Spring Romance: The community Orchestra returns with Handel’s Water Music, 4 September 3pm, Albert Hall, Yarralumla; trybooking.com
The Unusual Suspects: Sarah Louise Owens and Katherine Day perform lesser-known composers’ works, Wesley Music Centre, 4 September 3pm; trybooking.com
Near Water: A solo exhibition of drawings and paintings by Petros Papoulis at Humble House gallery, Fyshwick until 4 September; humblehouse.com.au
Village Markets: Beautiful blooms, farm-fresh honey and eggs, and more from local stallholders at Haig Park, every Sunday 8.30am-2pm; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
United Through Art: Series of free art workshops for women from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Wednesdays 10am; Woden Library, Thursdays 10am until 24 November; tuggeranongarts.com
Youth Dance Festival: Ausdance ACT presents local schools in a showcase of film and performance, Canberra Theatre, 5 and 6 September 7.30pm; ausdanceact.org.au
ART: Christopher Hampton’s translation of Yasmina Reza’s comedy, at The Street, City West, 6-11 September; au.patronbase.com
Canberra Youth Theatre: Presents How to Vote by Julian Larnach at The Playhouse, Civic, 7-10 September; canberrayouththeatre.com.au
Chinese Film Festival: Six recent films from the country will be screened over six days, free admission; Kambri at ANU, 7-12 September; anufg.org.au
Panel Discussion on Menstruation: Women’s Health Matters hosts a free panel discussion and launches the TACT podcast by women for women. Perform Australia, Wednesday 7 September 12:30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Hindsight: Soprano Rachel Mink and pianist Aaron Chew perform works from Schumann and LaBarr, Wesley Music Centre, 7 September 12.40pm; wesleycanberra.org.au
Crafternoon: Smith’s Alternative hosts crafty types every Wednesday from 12.30pm; smithsalternative.com
Sing Australia: Weekly sessions at: Belconnen, Thursday 9.30 am; Duntroon, Monday 7.30pm; Greenway, Monday 1pm. Costs apply; singaustralia.com.au
Lisa Richards: Brings her solo Waiting to Fly tour to Blackbird, Civic, 8 September; lisarichardsmusic.com
Belconnen Arts Centre: Hosts four new exhibitions; Resilience: Yet Here We Are; Traces VI; More than words; and Story Clusters,BAC until 9 October; belcoarts.com.au
Clogging Convention: Workshops, seminars and social dancing make up the program for the 26th national convention, at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 8-11 September.
ANU Classics Museum: Voluntary guides conduct free tours on the second Friday of each month at 12.30pm in the A D Hope Building, ANU; call 0438 883 373.
Canberra Moon Festival: A three-day cultural festival at City Walk, 9-11 September. Stunning festival performances, street food and free activities; canberramoonfestival.com.au
Lifeline Book Fair: Canberra’s favourite charity book sale returns to Epic, 9-12 September; lifelinecanberra.org.au
Great Expectations: Budding Entertainment presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel starring a youth and adult cast. Belconnen Theatre, 9 -17 September; buddingentertainment.com
Hanging By a Thread: ACT Textile Arts Association exhibition and bazaar at Queanbeyan Art Society Gallery, 9-22 September; acttextiles.org.au
Bianca Del Rio: Returns to the Canberra Theatre with her new comedy tour Unsanitized! on 9 September; biancadownunder.com
Cabaret Voltaire: An evening of avant-garde art and performance inspired by cult cinema, Smith’s Alternative, Friday 9 September 8.30pm; smithsalternative.com
Brick at Woden: See what Lego creators have been working on at this year’s brick master showcase at The Woden School, 10-11 September; thewodens.act.edu.au
Gungahlin Moon Festival: Dances, performances, music and more celebrate prosperity with family and friends. Gungahlin College, 10 September 10 am- 3pm.
At The End of Our Street: Rebus Theatre’s interactive show to fill the heart and revive the soul, Cuppacumbalong Homestead, Tharwa, 10 September 2pm; drct-rebustheatre.prod.supporterhub.net
SÄNGERFEST: The Austrian Choir Canberra hosts the German Choral Festival. Harmonie German Club, Saturday 10 September 10 3pm; harmonieclub.com.au
Tea and Clay: The closing event of Soap and Stone invites locals to spend some time with the artists who created the pieces on display. ANCA Gallery. Dickson, 10 September 3pm; anca.net.au
Ukraine’s Independence Day: Canberra’s Ukrainian and Croatian communities celebrate during these troubled times with all proceeds going to help the Ukrainian people. Deakin Football Club, Saturday 10 September 5pm; costs apply eventbrite.com.au
Rufino and the Coconuts: The magical marooned misfits of voodoo groove return to Smith’s Alternative for two performances. Saturday 10 September 6.30pm and 9pm; smithsalternative.com
Windy Wobbly Windfarms: 2021 Archibald Prize finalist Matthew Clarke hosts his first solo exhibition in Canberra, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, until 10 September; tuggeranongarts.com
Adorned: A survey of a seven-year journey of the Adorned Collective, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, until 10 September; tuggeranongarts.com
Of Soap and Stone: Brings together the work of three early-career mix-media artists, ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until 11 September; anca.net.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point, Tuggeranong, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Makers-con: Stalls and demonstrations showcase a range of hobbies while pop culture fans are sure to be thrilled by cosplay competitions. Old Bus Depot Markets, 11 September 9:30am-2:30pm.
A Vegan State of Mind: The free festival showcases local and interstate cruelty-free brands, Glebe Park, Sunday 11 September from 11am; betweenthelinesevents.com
Unpredictable: An exploration of Soda Vapour Glazing 2004-2022 by Maryke Henderson, at Canberra Potters Gallery, until 11 September; canberrapotters.com.au
Lucy Wise: The regional Victoria singer returns to the capital with her Taking Heart Tour, Smith’s Alternative, Sunday 11 September 4pm; smithsalternative.com
Megalo Print Studio: Annie Trevillian takes inspiration from landscape, motifs and patterns from natural spaces, Megalo Print Studio, until 8 October; megalo.org
Collecting Australiana: Grace Cochrane talks about Australian decorative arts, crafts and design, National Library of Australia, Monday 12 September 6pm; [email protected]
Piano Gems: Students from the piano studio of Marie Cull perform at Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 14 September 12.40pm ;wesleycanberra.org.au
Barber of Seville: Rossini’s classis opera gets a contemporary twist in this new production from director Priscilla Jackman, Canberra Theatre, 15-17 September; opera.org.au
Safe Scenes: Run by the ANU BIPOC Department as a response to racism on campus as seen in the Racism Report 2021. Gorman Arts Centre, 15-20 September; ainslieandgorman.com.au
SEEN: Three artist utilise different mediums to bring to light what would otherwise remain unseen. Tributary Projects, Gorman Arts Centre, 15 September- 9 October; tributaryprojects.xyz
Circular Economy Symposium: An opportunity for Canberra businesses to learn from and connect with circular innovators to level-up their sustainability game, Kambri ANU, 15 September; CBR360.org.au
National Museum of Australia: Two new galleries showcase the Museum’s largest redevelopment since opening its doors in 2001: Great Southern Land is an environmental history gallery that explores our deep and complex relationship to the land, environment and people; The Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a ground-breaking educational play space for children aged 6 and up. Open from 16 September.
Waterhouse Art Prize: Winner and finalists from Australia’s most prestigious natural art competition come to the National Archives of Australia, 16 September -13 November; naa.gov.au
Viewfinder- Photography from the 1970s to now: the exhibition shows Australia through time. National Library of Australia, 16 September- 13 March; nla.gov.au
Understanding Music Seminar: Learn to read and play music in just three days with Duncan Lorien, ANU School of Music, 16-18 September; understandingmusicseminar.com.au
Irish & Celtic Music Festival: Music, poetry, dancing, food and drink celebrating the rich Irish and Celtic cultures. Yass, 16-18 September; irishcelticmusicfestival.com
Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.
Floriade: The country’s most loved flower festival returns with the Sounds of Spring, Commonwealth Park, 17 September-16 October; floriadeaustralia.com
Canberra Model Shipwrights Society Expo: Returning after three long years the expo features museum quality models of all kind of ships. Mt Rogers Primary School, Melba, 17-18 September 10am- 3pm each day.
Heritage Train: Take a trip on a fully restored 1961 heritage train with multiple return trips to Bungendore across the weekend some with a lunch stop. 17- 18 September; 123tix.com.au
Sailing Club Race: The Y Canberra Region Sailing club celebrate their 60th anniversary with up to 30 sailing boats, season prizes and a sausage sizzle. YMCA Jetty, Yarralumla, 17 September 12:30pm.
Serenading in Spring: Musica da Camera returns with a program of lesser-known gems with two shows. Holy Covenant Anglican Church, Cook 17 September 2:30pm and Soldiers Memorial Hall, Gundaroo 18 September 2:30pm
Moon in a Dew Drop: Artist Lindy Lee’s travelling survey exhibition comes to Canberra Museum + Gallery, 17 September- 3 December; cmag.com.au
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Three new exhibitions- Danny Jarrat’s Neo Glitch City; Jemma Campey’s Watching Me, Watching You; and Gorgeous Shadow, Bent Dream. 17 September- 29 October; tuggeranongarts.com
Community Market: The monthly markets come to Calwell shopping centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm and Queanbeyan Park on the 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm.
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market runs the 3rd Saturday of the month 8am-12pm, at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre; free entry.
Ancestral Dance Party: A night of improvised music and movement by Praksis x Mobius. Ainslie Arts Centre, Saturday 17 September 7pm; events.humanitix.com
Attune: Canberra Choral Society celebrates its 70th anniversary with a concert featuring new and renowned works. Canberra Girls Grammar School Hall, September 17 7:30pm; trybooking.com
Weavers of Song: Miriam Allan and Erin Helyard perform songs and piano works, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Saturday 17 September 7.30pm; wesleycanberra.org.au
Nothing More Delightful: An exhibition of drawings by Tim Hardy, Strathnairn Arts, Wed-Sun, until 18 September; strathnairn.com.au
Swan Lake: Performed by The Royal Czech Ballet at Canberra Theatre, 18-19 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Thai Food & Cultural Festival: The 18th annual event features traditional cultural performances, food and more. Royal Thai Embassy, Yarralumla, 18 September 10am – 4pm.
Disenchanted: A solo cabaret of twisted fairy tales features disgruntled characters keen to tell their side of the story by Elaine Morel. The Street, City West, 18 September 4pm; thestreet.org.au
Jazz Down Under: Presented by The Fringe of Squaredom in a concert of exclusively Australian jazz, Sunday 18 September 4pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre; tuggeranongarts.com
A Moment in Time: A selection of works by seven artists, Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines, 18 August-18 September; capitalwines.com.au
Lunchulele: Every Monday ukulele players mysteriously appear at Smith’s Alternative from 12.30- 1.30pm; smithsalternative.com
Our Yarning: Hosts free workshops and conversations around how to create books that speak to indigenous youth. University of Canberra, 20-21 September; eventbrite.com.au
I Will Lay Me Down: Mezzo Orlie Beer and pianist Lucas Allerton perform songs of sacrifice and devotion. Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 21 September 12:40pm; wesleycanberra.org.au
Ned Manning: Author, actor, playwright comes to the Book Cow to discuss his latest book Painting the Light. Wednesday 21 September 5:30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Stand With Ukraine: In Concert with Alexey Botvinov who is in exile in Germany raising money for his family and friends in Ukraine. The Q, Wednesday 21 September 7pm; theq.net.au
The Whitlams: Play the Eternal Nightcap album in its entirety to celebrate 25 years since its release, at Canberra Theatre, Wednesday 21 September 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Comedy Club: UK/Australian comedy legend Jeff Green joins the line-up in this show. Transit Bar, 21 September 7:30pm; trybooking.com
Goanna: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Spirit Of Place with a national tour heading to Canberra Theatre Thursday 22 September 7:30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Wanderer Festival: Freshly launched festival invited music lovers to stunning Pambula Beach NSW for a weekend of some of the hottest acts on the music scene, 23-25 September; wanderer.com.au
Ainslie Salon: A two-day festival exploring the use of field recordings, sound art and electronic music. Ainslie Arts Centre, 23 -24 September; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Rhythms of Orfeus: An evening of wild rhythms, exotic melodies and bold singing presented by Orfeevi Ritmi. Folk Dance Hall, Friday 23 September 7:30pm; folkdancecanberra.org.au
Wagga Wagga Spring Jam: Head down for a day of live entertainment, activities, and food trucks. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Saturday 24 September 10am-3pm; visitwagga.com
Inspired Styling Session: Style Side’s Kimberley Hunt shares tips on how to hone in your personal style in this Inspired event. Canberra Outlet Centre, 24 September 11 am & 1pm; eventbrite.com.au
Mind the Crust: The debut show for sketch comedy group Bread Revue promises to be a night to remember. Belconnen Arts Centre, Saturday 24 September 7pm; belcoarts.com.au
Katie & Tyrone Noonan: Sibling songwriters perform George’s album Polyserena in celebration of its 20th anniversary, Canberra Theatre, Saturday 24 September 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
The Street: Hosts two performances on Saturday 24 September: Victor Valdesin Concert in venue 1 at 7.30pm; and Nat Bartsch performs Hope from 8pm; thestreet.org.au
ABBASBACK: The international tribute band lands in Queanbeyan for a one-night-only event at The Q, Saturday 24 September 8pm; theq.net.au
Heart of the Tree: Terry Martin showcases a collection of stunning vessels and sculptures which pay homage to the tree they came from, Bungendore Wood Works Gallery, until 25 September; bwoodworks.com.au
Ruth Waller: Paintings ’21-’22 inspired by daily walks, at Nancy Sever Gallery, until 25 September; nancysevergallery.com.au
At the Movies: The 30th anniversary of the Canberra Chordsman presents favourite movie tune in acapella Canberra College of Performing Arts, 25 September 2:30pm; trybooking.com
Cocomelon at South.Point: JJ has landed at the south side shopping centre with crafts, bowling, and putt putt. South.Point, Tuggeranong. 26 September – 2 October.
Whitefella Yella Tree: Dylan Van Den Berg tells a heartfelt tale of love, country and Blak queerness throughout history, Canberra Theatre, 28 September-1 October; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Glassworks holiday program: Children will learn introductory techniques in glassmaking to create their own masterpieces. Canberra Glassworks, 28 Sept to 9 October; canberraglassworks.com
Manhattan Short Film Festival: The best of short films from around the world, at The Q, Queanbeyan, 28-29 September; theq.net.au
Canberra Comedy Club: Australian Comedy Icon Dave O’Neil joins MC Emo Parsonson and others. Transit Bar, 28 September 7:30pm; trybooking.com
Kids Best Fest: Your child can unleash their inner artists with workshops run by MattyBro, Canberra Centre, 29-30 September; eventbrite.com
Dancing at Lughnasa: Performed by the Mockingbird Student’s Ensemble, in their inaugural production. Gorman Arts Centre, 29 September- 1 October; trybooking.com
Pingu goes to Law School: Moot Moot, the ANU Law Revue 2022 celebrates 50 years with half the cast not even studying law the show is for everyone. Canberra REP Theatre, 29 September- 1 October; canberrarep.org.au
Live At The Alby: This month free lunchtime concert features Stewart Barton. The Alby, Phillip, Thursday 29 September 12:30pm.
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.
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets continue at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Valleys Views & Vines: Over 40 works in oil, watercolour and mixed media paintings by local artist Sylvie Cater, at Rusten House, Queanbeyan, 30 September-22 October; artwithsylvie.com
The Comedy Of Errors: Bell Shakespeare presents a production of swapped identities, misguided love and chaotic mishaps. Canberra Theatre, 30 September- 08 October; bellshakespeare.com.au
Everybody: A life drawing class to spice up your Friday night with a drink on arrival, art materials and tutor provided. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 30 September 6pm; trybooking.com
Lerida Estate Wine Tasting Cruise: A two-hour cruise around Burley Griffin with fine wine, grazing box and great company, Kingston, 30 September 6.30pm; canberrapartyboat.com.au
Turned to Stone: Duneeater and Planet of the 8s bring the tour for their joint LP release to The Basement, Belconnen, Friday 30 September 7pm; thebasementcanberra.com.au
Inside Out: The latest original artworks by Mick Doust at Bungendore Fine Arts Gallery, until 31 September; bungendorefineart.com.au
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