Canberra offers a great range of activities for locals and visitors this weekend, 11-13 November.
Film buffs are spoilt for choice with both the Canberra Short and Greek film festivals running over the weekend, while the National Film & Sound Archive screens two films produced by local dance company QL2 on Friday night.
If you feel like stepping outside, why not check out some of the incredible outdoor installations featured in the DESIGN Canberra Festival? Or for some live music, Ministry of Sound brings its classical show to Canberra’s Stage 88 for the first time on Saturday afternoon.
DESIGN Canberra: Our region’s biggest arts festival continues with events and exhibitions across town, until 20 November; designcanberrafestival.com.au
Canberra Short Film Fest: Watch short flicks from some of the best local, national and overseas filmmakers, at Dendy and Smith’s Alternative, until 20 November; csff.com.au
Grazing by the Garden: Design your own grazing experience inspired by Cressida Campbell’s love of gardens and food between friends, National Gallery of Australia, Fri-Sun 11am-2.30pm until 19 February; nga.gov.au
Greek Film Festival: Six flicks showcase the rich culture and feats of Greece’s film industry, Palace Electric, 11-13 November; greekfilmfestival.com.au
Intersecting Journeys: Two films produced by QL2: Meeting Place, and Alumni, screen at the National Film & Sound Archive, 11 November 6pm; nfsa.gov.au
LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club: All the Queen’s Men and Meridian present this SpringOUT event at Ainslie Arts Centre, 12 November 1pm; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Spring Latin Fiesta Concierto: Performances and street food to transport you to El Salvador, Chile and Argentina, at Manuka Arts Centre, 12 November 1pm; artsound.fm
Yass Wine Fest: Celebrate the fruits of the local district with wine, beer, spirits and snacks, plus live entertainment, Yass War Memorial Hall, 12 November 3pm; yazzbar.com.au
Artist Dinner: Join Wendy Sharpe for a gourmet dinner, fine wines, and a preview of her new exhibition at Aarwun Gallery, 12 November 6pm; aarwungallery.com.au
Spring Garden Experiences: Gourmet food and drinks in an inspiring spring garden, Braddon, 13 & 27 November, 10 & 11 December; gardenswithfleur.com.au/events
Walk4BrainCancer Canberra: Starting at the National Library of Australia, the 5km walk raises funds for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation with live entertainment music and a BBQ afterwards, 13 November 9am; walk4braincancer.com.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Chalkface: The rowdy tale of two teachers who put their differences aside to stand up for what’s right, Canberra Theatre, 9-12 November; canberratheatrecentre.com
Collected Stories: Chaika Theatre presents this compelling story of a struggle between two powerful women who grow to love each other, ACT HUB, Kingston, until 12 November; acthub.com.au
Ministry of Sound: Bring their Classical show to Canberra for the first time, at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park, 12 November 2pm; arep.co
All Baroque: Community string orchestra Musica da Camera performs this concert dedicated to Baroque music, Holy Covenant Church, Cook, 12 November 2.30pm; trybooking.com
Utopiate: Rebus Theatre presents a bold new work challenging perceptions of what disability-led theatre can achieve, Belconnen Arts Centre, 12 November 3pm; belcoarts.com.au
Celebration of Swing: Relive the music of the 1940s’ most famous Big Bands, Canberra Theatre, 12 November 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Sandi Toksvig: The UK comedy icon brings an evening of comedy and curiosities to Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Saturday 12 November 8pm; bohmpresents.com
Josh Pyke: Brings his national To Find Happiness regional tour to The Jetty, Parkes, 12 November 8pm; tickets.oztix.com.au
Queen Forever: The renowned cover band performs all of Queen’s biggest hits at Southern Cross Club Woden, 12 November 8pm; cscc.com.au
The Waifs: SOLD OUT! The Aussie band performs in a rare intimate setting at Tallagandra Hill Winery, Sunday 13 November 6.30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Bower: Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire perform a gentle experience of music inspired by bower birds, Canberra Theatre, 13 November 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
Another/s/Kin: The show explores algorithms, collaboration and observation after two artists took residency in each other’s internet, Gorman Arts Centre, until 13 November; tributaryprojects.xyz
Canberra Potters: 2022 Members Exhibition featuring works created in the past year, Watson, 11 November-4 December; canberrapotters.com.au
Bilk Gallery: Hosts two new exhibitions: Kath Inglis’ Entanglements, and Selection from various artists represented at the gallery, Carwoola, from 12 November; bilk.com.au
Waterhouse Art Prize: See the winner and finalists from Australia’s most prestigious natural art competition at the National Archives of Australia, until 13 November; naa.gov.au
Aarwun Gallery: Wendy Sharpe’s new exhibition Paintings About Magic And Time Passing, 13 November-4 December; aarwungallery.com.au
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