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What’s on around Canberra in September 2024

Itโ€™s time to say hello to sunshine and spring as we enter the month of September.

The Canberra region blooms to life with the new season and the beloved Floriade festival returns with thousands of flowers.

Our institutions are bringing their A game with exhibitions in abundance including the final week of Discovering Ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Australia and the opening of Masami Teraoka and Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints at the National Gallery of Australia.


Korean Film Festival: In its 15th year the captivating exploration of Korean cinema shares spine-tingling thrillers, heartwarming rom-coms and more. Palace Electric Cinema, until 1 September; koffia.com.au

Blessing of the Animals: All pets are welcome, bring a photo or toy if they can’t join you. For safety and control all dogs need to be on leash and other animals in appropriate containers/carriers. Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Sunday 1 September 9:30am; tuc.org.au

Fly along to Kitefest at Googong this Fatherโ€™s Day, 1 September. Image supplied.

Kitefest: Googongโ€™s utterly uplifting free kite festival is back with many flying friends, including dragons, rabbits, a stingray, and a flying pig! Treat your father to lunch from food vendors or bring along a picnic. BYO kite or relax and enjoy the kite spectacle while the DJ provides inflight entertainment. Rockley Oval, Googong, 1 September 11am-2pm; googong.net/news-and-events/events

Art Song Canberra: Michael Burden performs works by Monteverdi, Lambert, Charpentier, Dowland and Purcell accompanied by harpsichord and viola. Wesley Music Centre, 1 September 3pm; trybooking.com

Lukรกลก Vondrรกฤek: The renowned Czech pianist presents a superb program exploring the inner worlds of Brahms, Scriabin and Schumann. Snow Concert Hall, Monday 2 September 7pm; snowconcerthall.com

Enemies of Grooviness Eat Sh!t: After a decade of playing within her spiritual access point and avatar, Betty Grumble performance artist Emma Maye Gibson re-emerges, bringing her latest offering. Canberra Theatre Centre, 4-7 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Repeat: Harpsichordist Ariana Odermatt explores different keyboards in music by Bach, Beethoven and Psathas. Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 4 September 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org

Ordinary Days: The lives of four young people living in New York City intersect in this funny yet moving musical. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 5-7 September; theq.net.au

English: A small classroom in Iran is the birthplace for a big-hearted comedy in which the laughs fly thick and fast. From the absurd conversations youโ€™ll only hear in a language lesson to the hilarity of serious subjects lost in translation. Canberra Theatre Centre, 5-7 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Catch August: Osage County at ACT Hub on 5-15 September. Image supplied.

August: Osage County: Recipient of the 2008 Tony Awardยฎ for Best Play and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harbouring shady little secrets. This tragi-comedy unflinchinglyโ€”and uproariouslyโ€”exposes the dark side of family life. ACT Hub, Kingston, 5-15 September; acthub.com.au

Beaver Galleries: Presents two exhibitions- Compression by Alex Asch & Mariana del Castillo and Pictures From an Imaginary World by Thornton Waler. Beaver Galleries, 5-21 September; beavergalleries.com.au

National Threatened Species: The open photographic exhibition shines a light on Australiaโ€™s at-risk plants and animals. Wildbark at Mulligans Flat, 5 September- 11 December; belcoarts.com.au

Book Launch: Join author Thomas Mayo and a panel of special guests as they discuss Mayo’s latest book, Always Was, Always Will Be. National Library of Australia, Thursday 5 September 6:30pm; nla.gov.au

Liam Cooperโ€™s King of Keys: Australiaโ€™s piano man performs a concert that celebrates the tunes of Elton John, Peter Allen, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, Ray Charles and more. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 5 September 7:30pm; theq.net.au

Once Upon A Grimm Night: You have stumbled onto the domain of the Narrator as characters of Everafter are spilling into our world. You must join the quest and uncover the truth. Tuggeranong Homestead, 6-8 September; odysseytheatre.com.au

Canberra Disability Expo: Two days of information on how providers and products can enhance the lives of people with disability, along with some fantastic entertainment and food. Exhibition Park, 6-7 September; canberradisabilityexpo.com.au

Photo Access: Presents two exhibitions- Memory Sites by Fletcher Aldous, Kailum Graves, Starry Kong and Remi Siciliano and Experimental Fields by Xi Li. Until 7 September; photoaccess.org.au

Chicago the Musical: The longest-running Broadway musical finally arrives in Canberra, step back into the dazzling 1920s as two accused murderesses defend their innocence. Canberra Theatre Centre, 7-29 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Pop Up Bar: Canberra Museum and Gallery has partnered with Le Cheeserie, Ravensworth Wines and Capital Brewing Co. to bring drinks, snacks and live music to the heart of the city. Each a drop, bite and tunes on Thursday- Sunday in Civic Square, 7-29 September; cmag.com.au

Botanica Festival: Not your usual gin festival, Botanica is an experience like no other. Taste, smell, and learn about the botanicals that are expertly crafted. Australian National Botanic Gardens, 7-8 September; botanicafestival.com.au

Music fit for a King: Presents exquisite music by Mozart and Boccherini, two of the most celebrated composers from the ‘golden age’ of Classical music. Wesley Uniting Church, Saturday 7 September 7pm; trybooking.com

Yamandu Costa: One of the worldโ€™s greatest 7-string guitar virtuosos showcases the depth and breadth of Brazilian musical traditions. Snow Concert Hall, 7 September 7:30pm; snowconcerthall.com

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

Sean Martin: The self-taught artist showcases a series of drawings and paintings in Anonymous Sentiment. Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Manuka, until 8 September; ccas.com.au

Swing into Spring: Leisa and the Keen Kats, Canberraโ€™s littlest big band with a big sound performs classics from the American Songbook with a unique flair. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Sunday 8 September 2pm; theq.net.au

Heroes and Villains: The National Capital Orchestra shares the magic of cinema through tunes of your favourite films. Snow Concert Hall, 8 September 3pm; snowconcerthall.com

The Great Debate: Professor Lisa Given and Distinguished Professor Anthony Elliott AM take the stage to discuss the question does social media unite or divide us? National Library of Australia, Tuesday 10 September 5pm; nla.gov.au

Go on a journey of activism, community and hope in SLAP.BANG.KISS at The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 11 September. Image supplied.

SLAP.BANG.KISS: Exploring themes of activism, community and hope, director Katy Maudlin delivers a bold production featuring some of the countryโ€™s finest young performers. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Wednesday 11 September 11am & 7:30pm; theq.net.au

Wesley Music Centre: This weekโ€™s Lunchtime Concert sees talented students from Canberra Grammar School perform works by J.S. Bach, Edward Elgar, Paul Hindemith and Sally Greenaway. 11 September 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org

An Audience with David Williams: Expect wickedly funny tales, beloved characters, and a glimpse behind the curtain at never-before-seen moments from Walliamsโ€™ storied career. National Convention Centre, Thursday 12 September 7:30pm; nccc.com.au

In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence: Bell Shakespeare Artistic Director Peter Evans and a team of actors jump from play to play, scene to scene in a stunning exploration of Shakespeareโ€™s relationship with violence. Canberra Theatre Centre, 13-14 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

The Listies: Make Some Noise!: A comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 13-14 September; theq.net.au

Wrappers: An evolving, experimental work by Ham Darroch transforms throughout the exhibition run time as visitors are invited to suggest themes and concepts. CCAS Manuka, 13-22 September; ccas.com.au

Pizza & Pyjamas: Toy story,The film that introduced audiences to Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their talking toy friends. Come in your comfiest PJs and enjoy this extra-cosy family special, with pizza on arrival. National Film and Sound Archive Friday 13 September 6pm; nfsa.gov.au

Ella Barclay: Presents works developed whilst on residency at ZK/U The Centre for Art and Urbanistics I Berlin. CCAS, Lakeside, until 14 September: ccas.com.au

Floriade: Australiaโ€™s biggest celebration of spring returns with the theme of Art in Bloom with countless bulbs and plenty of stalls and entertainment lined up. Commonwealth Park, 14 September- 13 October; floriadeaustralia.com

Observing Shorelines at Humble House Gallery on 14 September-13 October.

Observing Shorelines: Petros Papoulis focuses on the borderlines between land and water. Contemplation of the role of objects such as bollards, ropes, and piers and the stories they tell extend the concept of shorelines observed. These are translated in Petrosโ€™ meticulous lines, textures, and subtle palette. Humble House Gallery, Fyshwick, 14 September-13 October; humblehouse.com.au

Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia: The collection returns to Canberra for its final showing, with a survey of historical and contemporary world by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists drawn from the Wesfarmers Collection of Australian Art. National Gallery of Australia, 14 September – 24 August; nga.gov.au

The Epic Travel Expo @ Epic: Great holiday ideas and even better travel deals as more than 50 of the worldโ€™s best travel brands come together in this one-day event. Exhibition Park, Saturday 14 September 10am; jamisontravel.com.au

Gungahlin Moon Festival: Celebrate the Middle Autumn Festival when the moon is at its brightest and fullest with a family-friendly fun day of music, traditional performance, food and more. Gungahlin College, 14 September 10am-4pm; fccci.org.au

Gardens of Spain: Artists Sarah Louise and Rose Holcombe present a concert exploring arrangements of ancient and popular Spanish folk songs. Wesley Music Centre, 14 September 3pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org

DC Fit Revueโ€™24 DEITY:ย  A diverse variety of dance styles from Hip Hop to Tap, Burlesque to Classical alongside vocal divas. Belconnen Arts Centre, 14 September 5:30pm & 8:30pm; belcoarts.com.au

Double feature: Strap in for aย Saturday nightย horror classicsย double feature of Sam Raimiโ€™s influential 1980s Evil Dead films. National Film and Sound Archive, 14 September 6:30pm; nfsa.gov.au

Kristy Webeck: After sell-out shows at the Canberra Comedy Festival, the comedian returns with an encore performance in Iโ€™ll Be the Judge of That. Fun Time Pony, 14 September 7pm; comedyact.com.au

ANCA Gallery: This is Not a Solo Show (v2) by Peter Sharp and Michelle Cawthorn explores how couple engage, collaborate or ignore each otherโ€™s arts practices. ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until 15 September; anca.net.au

Little Darlings Youth Portrait Prize 2024: The 12 finalists for the Little Darlings competition that saw students from kindergarten to year 12 respond to the theme My Story through different mediums. National Portrait Gallery, until 15 September; portrait.gov.au

Ellery String Quartet: Is joined by Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s principal bassoonist Ben Hoadley to present a dynamic recital of works old and new. Wesley Uniting Church, Sunday 15 September 3pm; trybooking.com

Music from the Screen: The Band of the Royal Military College Rhythm Group performs a variety of different songs from the movies and television spanning the last 100 years of screen. Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 18 September 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org

Creedence Clearwater Collective: Relive the music of Creedence and John Fogerty from their records, songs they covered, and songs written for others. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 18 September 7:30pm; theq.net.au

The Eagles Greatest Hits: A two-hour performance of songs that defined an era; Take It to the Limit, Desperado, Lyinโ€™ Eyes and the world famous Hotel California. Canberra Theatre Centre, 18 September 7:30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Parallel Mothers: After giving birth on the same day, two womenโ€™s lives become traumatically linked, partย  of the spotlight on director Pedro Almodรณvar and actress Penรฉlope Cruz. National Film and Sound Archive, Wednesday 19 September 7pm; nfsa.gov.au

Experience employment for the first time in Work, But This Time Like You Mean It at Canberra Theatre Centre on 20-29 September. Image supplied.

Work, But This Time Like You Mean It: Canberra Youth Theatre presents a surreal comedy about young peopleโ€™s first experiences in the workplace. Canberra Theatre Centre, 20-19 September; canberrayouththeatre.com.au

Fakespeare: The story of the Vortigern hoax: Dr Kate Flaherty, senior Lecturer in English and Drama at ANU, and actors from Bell Shakespeare uncover one of the most amusing literary hoaxes of all time. National Library of Australia, Friday 20 September 6pm; nla.gov.au

Tampopo: A truck driver becomes an unlikely mentor to ramen shop owner Tampopo. Art Meets Film is a free program of film screenings presented by NFSA and the National Gallery of Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 20 September 6pm; nfsa.gov.au

Travis Collins: The award-winning country artists bring the Donโ€™t Get Me Started Tour to the Harmonie German Club, 20 September 7pm; harmonieclub.com.au

Electric Light Orchestra Show: Six of Sydneyโ€™s finest musicians come together to perform some of the band’s most iconic hits. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 20 September 8pm; theq.net.au

Masami Teraoka and Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints: The exhibition presents key examples of Teraokaโ€™s ukiyo-e style works alongside traditional ukiyo-e prints, delving into their visual, strategic and thematic connections. National Gallery of Australia, 21 September – 2 March; nga.gov.au

Experience vibrant culture in the 2024 Korea Day Festival at Glebe Park on 21 September.

2024 Korea Day Festival: The Korean Association of Canberra is excited to invite locals to the upcoming festival where you can experience the vibrant colours and sounds of Korea. Soak up Korean culture with live K-pop music and dance performances, fashion experiences, K-food tastings, and K-play in this family fun day. Glebe Park, Saturday 21 September 11am-3pm; facebook.com/TheKoreanAssociationOfCanberra

A Day at the Movies: A dementia-friendly screening of Baz Luhrmannโ€™s debut feature Strictly Ballroom, digitally restored by the NFSA. National Film and Sound Archive, Saturday 21 September 9:30am; nfsa.gov.au

CCS presents This Shining Night at Wesley Uniting Church on 21 September.

This Shining Night: Canberra Choral Society (CCS) presents This Shining Night, a concert of beautiful choral music from North America, featuring works by Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson, Eric Whitacre, and more. Conducted by Dan Walker, CCS Music Director, with Rachel Mink, Soprano, and pianist Anthony Smith. Wesley Uniting Church, Saturday 21 September 6:30pm; Trybooking.com; canberrachoralsociety.org

Guy Montgomery: The comedian shares the laughs in Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Canโ€™t Be Wrong. Canberra Theatre Centre, 21 September 7:30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Elvis: An American Trilogy: Steve Michaels, Louis Brown, and Michael Chambliss take audiences on an incredible journey through the King of Rockโ€™s career. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 21 September 8pm; theq.net.au

Malcolm Cooke: An exhibition highlighting more than five decades of practice, dedication and creating ceramics in 55. Canberra Potter Gallery, until 22 September;  canberrapotters.com.au

Cobi Cockburn: The contemporary artist uses glass, light and line to create works that explore the notion of the temporal nature of existence in Pink Moon. Canberra Glassworks, until 22 September; canberraglassworks.com

Book Launch: Join local award-winning children’s author and illustrator Tania McCartney as she launches her newest book Flora: Australia’s Most Curious Plants. National Library of Australia, Sunday 22 September 10:30am; nla.gov.au

Book Club: The Miseducation of Cameron Post,a razor-sharp critique of โ€˜gay conversion therapyโ€™, adapted from the award-winning YA novel. Followed by a discussion with special guest Cadance Bell. National Film and Sound Archive, 22 September 1pm;nfsa.gov.au

Tom Woodward: The Canberra folksinger songwriter launches his new album Revolving Doors at Live At The Polo, Turner on 22 September 4pm; humanitix.com

Experience the electrifying live show of Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows at The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 22 September. Image supplied.

Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows: The renowned band bring their high energy, exquisite musicianship and infectious roots-soaked blues rock to The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 22 September 7:30pm; theq.net.au

Woven Melodies: A celebration of the breadth and creativity of women’s music throughout centuries by women from the ANU School of Music and Wamburang Women’s Choir. ANU School of Music, Monday 23 September 7pm; humanitix.com

Migration History Day: A full-day seminar on Australia’s migration history with panel discussions, presentations from current and former National Library Fellows and author Alice Pung. National Library of Australia, Tuesday 24 September 9:30am; nla.gov.au

Charlie Musselwhite: The renowned American artist brings nearly six decades of music-making to Canberra, accompanied by his touring band. Harmonie German Club, 24 September 6:30pm; harmonieclub.com.au

Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour: Produced and endorsed by previous members of Michael Jacksonโ€™s crew, the show is a visual and musical voyage through the artistic life of the 20th Centuryโ€™s most idolised entertainer. Canberra Theatre Centre, 24 September 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo: A fun-filled and entertaining day with more than 150 exhibitors showcasing information for seniors to make the most out of life. Old Bus Depot, Kingston, Wednesday 25 September 10am; cotaact.org.au

Drama and Delicacy: Shreyas Sunkaraneni and Ben Francis, from the piano studio of Marie Cull perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Debussy. Wesley Music Centre, 25 September 12:40pm; wesleymusiccanberra.org

Historical Instruments Concert: The Friends of the School of Music ANU and ANU School of Music present a concert featuring some of the historic keyboard instruments from the collection. Llewellyn Hall, Wednesday 25 September 7pm; trybooking.com

Canberra Potters: A group exhibition brings together landscapes and Canberra region villages in The Places We Inhabit: Vessels from the Villages. Canberra Potters Gallery, 26 September- 20 October; canberrapotters.com.au

Ghostland: Julie Gough presents an exhibition founded in archival research and connection to country through sound, film and sculpture. ANU School of Art & Design Gallery, 26 September- 25 October; soad.cass.anu.edu.au

ARC by Erth: Showcasing exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction and rare and exotic animals is a profound experience that embraces our natural world and creatures that cohabit it. Canberra Theatre Centre, 26-28 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

John Shortis: presents his 2024 National Folk Fellowship research in Something Worth Fighting For: Aussie protest songs. National Library of Australia, Thursday 26 September 6:30pm; nla.gov.au

Vanessa Larry Mitchell: The modern-day Queen of Sass presents a filthy, fabulous, hilarious show in Teardrops On My Dildo. The Street Theatre, 26 September 8pm; thestreet.org.au

Shop for new books, music and more while supporting crisis support at the Lifeline Canberra Bookfair at Exhibition Park on 27-29 September. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair: Find your newest read amongst the thousands of books, there is also an abundance of puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs and more all to raise funds for the local crisis hotline service. Exhibition Park, 27-29 September; lifelinecanberra.org.au

Canberra Art Biennial: The festival of contemporary art in Canberra. Artworks are exhibited externally in the Canberra landscapes around Lake Burley Griffin, the National Arboretum Canberra, and the city. Various locations, 27 September – 26 October; canberraartbiennial.com

Lakeside at 5: In this edition of the monthly musical event jazz musician Rachael Thoms takes the stage. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Friday 27 September 5:30pm; tuggeranongarts.com

Manhattan Short Film Festival: Join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the ten finalists in this yearโ€™s event, flex your critic muscle and vote for Best Film and Best Actor. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 27 September 7:30pm; theq.net.au

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap: The Fly, something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong. Includes an introduction and live performance by Venus Mantrap. National Film and Sound Archive, 27 September 8pm; nfsa.gov.au

Smiths@Belco: In this edition of the music event alternative- folk-pop duo Frente take the stage supported by Evan Buckley. Belconnen Arts Centre, Saturday 28 September 7pm; belcoarts.com.au

Goldner String Quartet: Celebrating its 30th and final season, the renowned quartet say farewell with some of their much-loved gems. Snow Concert Hall, 28 September 7pm; snowconcerthall.com

Experience Other Worlds at Humble House Gallery on 31 August- 29 September.

Other Worlds: Photographic exhibition by Aart Groothuis. A personal journey showing images from several countries and different subjects. Each image tells a story and evokes an emotional response. Humble House Gallery, Fyshwick, 31 August – 29 September;humblehouse.com.au

Family Fun Day: An exciting day out with free kids activities, roving performers, reptiles, lawn games and plenty of food and beverage options. Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club, Sunday 29 September 11am-3pm; Facebook

Lightening the Load with Grace Tame: Hear about experiences navigating the public eye, the triumphs and challenges of establishing the Grace Tame Foundation, the ongoing fight against child sexual abuse in Australia, and its insipid prevalence. Canberra Theatre Centre, 29 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

CONTINUING

Gauguinโ€™s World: Tลna Iho, Tลna Ao: Experience the enduring art of the French Post-Impressionist Paul Gaugin through some his most recognised works. National Gallery of Australia, until 7 October; nga.gov.au

Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Showcases three exhibitions- Anitu, Old Gods, Beliefs and Superstitions by IDioM; Longing and Belonging a group show; and Kambah 50 a group exhibition. Until 12 October; tuggeranongarts.com

Plate to Plate: Local artist collective Hands on Studio! Collaborates with Robbie Karmel, Caren Florence and programs at Mulch! Community gardens in this exhibition. Megalo Print Studio, until 12 October; megalo.org

Napier Waller Art Prize 2024: Featuring 17 highly commended entries by Australian Defence Force veterans, this powerful exhibition is open to the public at Australian Parliament House until 13 October. The public can vote in the Peopleโ€™s Choice Award via the online exhibition, featuring the works of 29 finalists, at awm.gov.au until 13 October. More info: awm.gov.au/napier-waller-art-prize-hub

Belconnen Arts Centre: Showcases four new exhibitions- Light and Shade by Donna Lawrence; The Materialisation of Testament by Kerry Martin; The Walls Once Built by Holly Meehan; and Over Seas by Canberraโ€™s migrant communities. Until 13 October; belcoarts.com.au

Rusten House Art Centre: Welcomes two exhibitions- Reflections in Blue by Melanie Lenaghan and Postcards from Queanbeyan by Queanbeyan Quilters. Until 20 October; qprc.nsw.gov.au

Materialityโ€ฆbut 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, until 20 October; cmag.com.au

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize: Artists from around the country present natural themed works in this renowned competition. National Archives of Australia, until 27 October; naa.gov.au

William Yangโ€™s Mardi Gras: An exhibition celebrating the works of the photographer, artist and filmmaker with his works from the 1981-2003 Mardi Gras events. National Library of Australia, until 3 November 2024; nla.gov.au

Hope and Fear: Australian Migration Stories: Celebrate the journey of those who come to call Australia home through an incredible collection of imagery, documentation, memorabilia and personal stories. National Library of Australia, until 2 February; nla.gov.au

Joan Ross: Those trees came back to me in my dreams: The acclaimed contemporary artist presents a dynamic and vibrant exhibition that explores the ongoing consequences of colonisation, climate change, greed and consumerism. National Portrait Gallery, until 2 February; portrait.gov.au

MoAD: Home to a host of exhibitions, such as Behind the Lines 2023, Blueprint andStatement: Jack Greenโ€™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 โ€“ the people, places and history that make up this city and region. Canberra Museum and Gallery, ongoing; cmag.com.au

RECURRING

Smithโ€™s Alternative: Irish Jam each Friday from 4pm; Comedy Open Mic, first Sunday of the month 7pm; smithsalternative.com

Lunchulele: Every Monday 12:30-1:30pm, ukulele players perform at Smithโ€™s Alternative; smithsalternative.com

Behind-the-Scenes History Tour: Go behind the scenes of Canberraโ€™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

Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.

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

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.

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