Hoping to escape the cooler weather around the Canberra region this weekend, 10-12 May? Weโve got you covered!
Get your Eurovision needs meet with two exciting events at the National Film and Sound Archive with live performances by Alfie Arcuri and ARCHIE.
Live performance highlights include Aussie Icon Nick Cave at the National Convention Centre, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at ACT Hub and Fourteen at Canberra Theatre Centre.
Looking for something to do with mum? Check out our Motherโs Day Whatโs On.
EVENTS
Eurovision Special Event: Get ready for Eurovision with a live recording of Aussievision podcast, followed by live performances by Alfie Arcuri and Canberra indie rock party people ARCHIE. National Film and Sound Archive, Saturday 11 May 6pm; nfsa.gov.au/events
Warped and Twisted: Those amazing Canberra Spinners, Weavers, Knitters, Basket makers and Crocheters have so much to show you at our Exhibition this year. Canberra Textile Works, Chifley, until 11 May; https://www.canberraspinnersandweavers.org.au
Eurovision Grand Final: Catch all the performances on the big screen. Celebrate in glorious camp style with bingo, bubbles and prizes! National Film and Sound Archive, Sunday 12 May 6pm; nfsa.gov.au/events
Queanbeyan-Palerang Heritage Festival: Learn about the history of the region and get connected where you live with workshops, exhibitions and events. Various locations, until 25 May; qprc.nsw.gov.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish music and dance sensation returnswith its incredible stage show rich in Irish culture. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Friday 10 May 7:30pm; theq.net.au
Nick Cave: The singer-songwriter has added additional shows to his sold-out solo tour including a stop at the National Convention Centre, Friday 10 May 8pm; nickcave.com
Whalebone: Step into the magical world of the Depository, a mysterious agency that safeguards human memories in this fun family show. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Saturday 11 May 11am & 1pm; theq.net.au
Fourteen: Shannon Molloy, a year 9 student at an all boy rugby mad catholic school in regional Queensland is keeping a big secret, Shannon is gay. The true story is set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s hits. Canberra Theatre Centre, until 11 May; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Presents a program that pairs Classical icon Joseph Haydn with Norwegian Romantic composer Edward Grieg on Reverie. Albert Hall, Sunday 12 May 2pm; cso.org.au
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress: Five bridesmaids avoid the wedding reception happening below, a fun irreverent celebration of womenโs spirit. ACT Hub, until 18 May; acthub.com.au
The Actress: The curtain is ready to fall on Lydiaโs final performance but first friends, family, rivals and colleagues visit her in her dressing room in this witty, funny production. Canberra Rep Theatre, until 18 May; canberrarep.org.au
EXHIBITIONS
Napier Waller Art Prize 2024: Featuring 17 highly commended entries by Australian Defence Force veterans, this powerful exhibition opens to the public at Australian Parliament House on Friday 10 May and continues until 13 October. The public can vote in the Peopleโs Choice Award via the online exhibition, featuring the works of 29 finalists, at awm.gov.au on 13 Mayโ13 October. More info: awm.gov.au/napier-waller-art-prize-hub
Inhabited: An exhibition featuring textiles, painting, woodwork, mixed media, assemblage and more from eight artist from around the Gungahlin region. Studio Studio, until 12 May; belcoarts.com.au
Beaver Galleries: Showcases two exhibitions- Our Beautiful Art Room by Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Noctilucent by Kirrily Hammond. Beaver Galleries, Deakin, until 18 May; beavergalleries.com.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
Belconnen Arts Centre: Showcases 6 exhibitions; Lee Crisp Life Drawing; Emergence of Materials and Self by Natalie Hall; Hold III group exhibition; The Bone People by Brenda Runnegar; Place by Alexander Thatcher; Dog by Lisa Jose. Until 19 May; belcoarts.com.au
Rusten House Art Centre: Showcases three new exhibitions- Highlights of the QPRC Art Collection, A Stitch in Time- Quilt Exhibition and Community Connects- A Portrait Story. Until 25 May; qprc.nsw.gov.au
Thank God Itโs Friday: An exhibition from Canberra artist Collective Hall Artists, brings together works from different career stages and influences. The Link, Ginninderry, until 26 May; ginninderry.com
Photo Access: Presents Navigating Histories and exhibition that weaves together historical narratives and their contemporary reverberations by Ren Gregorฤiฤ, Phuong Le, Chris Siu and Estelle Yoon. Until 1 June; photoaccess.org.au
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Showcases three exhibitions: Sitting Standing Turning by Robbie Karmel; Abode; and I Know My Age and I Act Like It by Louis Grant. Until 8 June; tuggeranongarts.com
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
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