The Canberra region welcomes the blooming beautiful season of spring this weekend, 1-3 September.
Step into the storeroom of the Australian War Memorial with Big Things in Store on Saturday, then step outside and enjoy the spring air on Sunday at Googong’s Kitefest.
See a show and catch Lightbulb Improv’s killer comedy, The Family Business, or beloved Aussie musician Nathan Cavaleri, both at Canberra Theatre Centre this weekend.
The Canberra Disability Expo showcases the best in disability services, information and products at Exhibition Park on Friday and Saturday.
EVENTS
Jobs Fair: Connect with local opportunities to launch your career or find your next step with some of your favourite brands at Canberra Centre, 31 August-2 September; canberracentre.qicre.com
Canberra Disability Expo: Featuring entertainment, live performances and information sessions, this two-day event brings together the best in products and services to help people live their best lives. Exhibition Park, 1-2 September; canberradisabilityexpo.com.au
Korean Film Festival: A showcase of the very best of new flicks from the South Korean film industry, including romcoms, thrillers and mysteries. Palace Electric, 1-3 September; koffia.com.au
Bad Apples on Tour: Three Australian authors share their new memoirs with tales of life after prison, growing up while parents are coming out, and a life on stage. Pulp Book Café, 1 September 6pm; pulpbookcafe.com.au and The Book Cow, Kingston, 2 September 3pm; eventbrite.com.au
Vinyl Lounge: Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables. This month, Vinyl Lounge is dedicated to soundtracks and movie songs. National Film and Sound Archive, 1 September 5.30pm; nfsa.gov.au
Big Things in Store: Join the Australian War Memorial for the rare opportunity to discover some of its biggest collection pieces. Find aircraft, tanks, submarines and more as you discover gems not currently on display, including G for George! Pre-booked tickets are essential to secure your spot. The Treloar Technology Centre, Mitchell, Saturday 2 September 9am-4.45pm; awm.gov.au/bigthingsinstore
Book Launch: Valerie Albrecht discusses her new book One Voice Medicine, the culmination of a decade of conversations with First Nation healers. Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Barton, 2 September 2.30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Gin Tasting Cruise: An evening to delight the senses with a range of exceptional gins on the water. Kingston Foreshore, 2 September 4pm; canberrapartyboat.com.au
Behrouz: A feature documentary about Kurdish-Iranian journalist Behrouz Boochani’s experiences during six years in immigration detention on Manus Island. Along with Q&A with director Simon V Kurian and Boochani (live stream). National Film and Sound Archive, 2 September 6pm; nfsa.gov.au
Kitefest: Googong’s utterly uplifting kite festival is back with a host of flying friends including dragons, bunny rabbits, a stingray, and a flying pig. Treat Dad to a gourmet beer and burger, or bring along a picnic. Take flight with a BYO kite or relax and enjoy the spectacle while our DJ provides inflight entertainment. Rockley Oval, Googong, Sunday 3 September 11am-2pm; googong.net/news-and-events/events
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The Family Business: A killer comedy: Ever thought of running a multibillion-dollar industry with your siblings? It might be deadly. Join Lightbulb Improv in the struggle for power with an improvised comedy of dark deeds, secrets and deadly consequences. Canberra Theatre Centre, 31 August-2 September; lightbulbimprov.com
The Children: In the wake of a man-made disaster, a pair of retired nuclear engineers and organic farmers are visited by an old colleague with mysterious motives. ACT Hub, 31 August-9 September; acthub.com.au
Shake Your Booty Dance Party: Step into spring with a sensational 6-piece showband playing all your disco favourites for one big night of getting down. Harmonie German Club, 1 September 6.30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Nathan Cavaleri: The singer brings the national tour of his highly anticipated upcoming album Miracles to Canberra Theatre Centre, Friday 1 September 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Bach Ensemble: Experience the timeless sounds of Bach with Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt (The Lord is my Faithful Shepherd). St Christopher’s Cathedral, 1-2 September; canberrabachensemble.com
Music & Mayhem – Rebellion: A live music performance of the ideas of rebellion, authentic living and doing the unexpected with a focus on the queer experience. Gorman Arts Centre, 2 September 8pm; events.humanitix.com
To The Sun: The next instalment of the Art Song Canberra season sees Songmakers Australia presents a program of quartets. Wesley Music Centre, Sunday 3 September 3pm; trybooking.com
Maruki Community Orchestra: Present their Spring Concert featuring work by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and more. Albert Hall, Sunday 3 September 3pm; trybooking.com
EXHIBITIONS
Backdrop: A showcase of new works from celebrated figurative painters Lucy Culliton and Graeme Drendel. Beaver Galleries, Deakin, 31 August-23 September; beavergalleries.com.au
Flights of Fancy Feathers: Bungendore Wood Works Gallery presents an exhibition of works by South Coast sculptor Ian Bell along with prominent Australian artists, Helen Fitzgerald, Helen Cottle, Ebony Bennett, and Lyn Cooke. The pieces are a celebration of our avian friends. Meet the artists at the opening, 11am in our Octagon Exhibition Space on 2 September. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery, 2 September-30 November; bwoodworks.com.au
The Secret River: On the banks of the Hawkesbury River, convict William Thornhill discovers something new, a place of his own in this historically accurate tale. Lieder Theatre, Goulburn NSW, until 9 September; theliedertheatre.com
Day Dreamer/ Night Thinker: A solo exhibition from local artist Saskia Haalebos exploring questions of mortality, empathy and miscommunication. Megalo Print Studio 8, Kingston until 12 September; megalo.org
For the Love of Watercolour: A collection of stunning, colourful works by Jan Vincent. Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines, Hall, until 13 September; capitalwines.com.au
2023 Drawing Prize: A showcase and celebration of the art of drawing from students, vote for your favourite work. ANU School of Art & Design Gallery, until 15 September; soad.cass.anu.edu.au
Oblique Objects: An exhibition from Tim Phillips exploring concealment as a visual and poetic strategy in figurative painting. ANU School of Art & Design Gallery, until 15 September; soad.cass.anu.edu.au
Gulgawarnigu – Thinking of something, someone: A collection of digital works from young artists from Ngarluma country. National Portrait Gallery, until 2 October; portrait.gov.au
Making it Modern: The latest part in the Know My Name project celebrating the world of pioneering women artists who shaped art in modern Australia, features works by Ethel Spowers, Olive Cotton and more. National Gallery of Australia, until 8 October; nga.gov.au
Canberra Glassworks: Presents two solo exhibitions – a circular logic by Lisa Sammut, and What Gave You That Idea by Zoe Brand. Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, until 8 October; canberraglassworks.com
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