There is plenty to keep locals and visitors busy in the Canberra region this weekend, 14-16 July.
Looking for a new book to read or game or puzzle to occupy your weekend? Look no further than Lifeline Canberra’s Bookfair heading southside to raise funds for local crisis support.
It’s your last chance to embrace a winter wonderland or explore the emerging worlds of innovation, technology and design as both the Winter in the City and Uncharted Territory experiences are coming to an end.
Catch a show or live performance with many great options to choose from featuring both local and interstate performers.
EVENTS
Lifeline Bookfair: Lifeline Canberra’s beloved southside book extravaganza is back, offering an enormous selection of good reads, DVDs, CDs, games, puzzles and more. All proceeds go to help local crisis support services. Southern Cross Basketball Stadium, Greenway, 14-16 July; lifelinecanberra.org.au
Meet the Brass: The Canberra Symphony Orchestra invites the youngest music lovers to learn about instruments and give them a try in these interactive performances at Albert Hall and Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 13-14 July; cso.org.au
Pop Up Party: Jazida Productions presents a cabaret show, DJ dance party, hands-on activities, a flash mob, food, drinks and more. Garema Place, 14 July 5pm; jazidaproductions.com
Coming of Age Film Festival: Heartfelt stories that capture the universal experience of growing up are showcased in this collection of short films created by young Aussie filmmakers. Dendy Cinemas, Friday 14 July 6pm; eventbrite.com.au
Designing Playful and Vibrant Places: Join artist Dr Baden Pailthorpe, play expert Dr Cathy Hope, and architect Thomas Hobbs for a free panel conversation on placemaking, part of the inaugural Uncharted Territory innovation festival. National Film and Sound Archive, 14 July 6pm; unchartedterritory.com.au
Bastille Day Concert: To celebrate France’s national fête, Alliance Française de Canberra is showcasing musicians Nadya, Leonid and Julian, who will play live classic French songs for the evening; followed by a champagne and French buffet reception featuring delicious delicacies by our partners La Baguette and champagne Lanson. Alliance Française de Canberra, Turner, Friday 14 July 6pm; afcanberra.com.au
Fireside Festival: A celebration of the winter season to delight all wine lovers as different wineries and establishments across the region host tastings and events. 15-23 July; full program at canberrawines.com.au
Friends of Ukraine: The 9th Anniversary of the downing of Flight MH17 Commemoration in remembrance of the lives lost will be held in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Saturday 15 July 11am.
Music To Your Ears: Discover the science of hearing through classical music with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra as you learn about the function of the ear through large-scale props and tunes. Marie Raey Teaching Centre, ANU, Saturday 15 July 12pm & 2pm; unchartedterritory.com.au
Beer, Art and Our Cultural Institutions: Meet leaders taking action on climate change to discover what inspires them and the unique role they play to gather, inspire and engage others. Hear from Capital Brewing co-founder Laurence Kain, Indigenous Cultural Heritage expert Christian Hampson, and 100 Climate Conversations curator, Catherine Polcz. National Film and Sound Archive, 15 July 4.30pm; unchartedterritory.com.au
Festival of Everyday Art: Encouraging locals to take the time to look at our city through a program of workshops, treasure hunts and walkable treasure trails. Until 16 July; full program at events.canberra.com.au
Winter in the City: Canberra city centre transforms into a winter wonderland with ice-skating, real snow, live entertainment, food, drink and more. Until 16 July; full program at winter.inthecity.com.au
Uncharted Territory: Over 10 days, locals are invited to explore the boundaries of what is possible in innovation, art and science. Various locations across Canberra, until 16 July; unchartedterritory.com.au
A Conversation With a Robot: Explore the world of AI through questions and discussions with the SoftBank Pepper Robot. Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU, until 16 July; unchartedterritory.com.au
MEGAfauna – a walk through time: Step back in time with a discovery trail of science, art, culture and, most of all, fun, lined with prehistoric plants and creatures. Australian National Botanic Gardens, until 31 July; anbg.gov.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Good Works: Jumping between the 1920s and the 1980s, this classic work written by Nick Enright explores the lives of two mothers and their sons as they try to follow the rules of Catholic morality. The Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick, 12 July-12 August; lexisekuless.com/mill-theatre-at-dairy-road
Finale: A dream cabaret about love, death and telling the truth performed by local legend Moya Simpson. Ainslie Arts Centre 12-15 July; ainslieandgorman.com.au
The Twits: shake & stir theatre co. brings disgust and delight to the stage with Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 13-15 July; theq.net.au
Sympathetic Resonance: An original work of experimental theatre from the Emerge Company exploring how one word – whispered, spoken, sung, screamed or left unsaid – can alter our lives. Gorman Arts Centre, 14-16 July; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Plays School Concerts: See some of the beloved crew live in concert with Humpty’s Showtime. Canberra High School, 14-16 July; kidspromotions.com.au
Dami Im: Celebrates her new EP In Between, a reflection of the rocky shift into motherhood at The Street Theatre, City West, 14 July 8pm; thestreet.org.au
Stars in 3D: The Stellar Company and the Chamaeleon Collective showcase dancers living with disability through simulations of the universe presented by women who embody the Canberra community. Gorman Arts Centre, 15-16 July; unchartedterritory.com.au
The Ten Tenors: The group performs some of their most loved song in The Greatest Hits Live tour. Canberra Theatre Centre, 15 July 2pm & 7pm; thetentenors.com
Ben Drysdale with Niall Howe: Bring sounds of indie, folk, blues, funk and reggae to Canberra in their run of exclusive duo shows. Smith’s Alternative, Saturday 15 July 6pm; smithsalternative.com
EXHIBITIONS
ANCA Gallery: Presents a sibling exhibition in Olivia Gates and Solomon Gates’ Coming Home: with metal and glass. ANCA Gallery, Dickson, 12-30 July; anca.net.au
After The High Fell: A collection of works from artist Lizzie Hall created after a critical moment of agony in her life. Canberra Contemporary Art Space Manuka, until 16 July; ccas.com.au
Tell Me a Story: Canberra artist Catherine Forsayeth reimagines the tales of the Brothers Grimm in these beautiful, realistic artworks. Humble House gallery, Fyshwick, until 16 July; humblehouse.com.au
Baayangalibiyaay: Lucy Simpson presents a story of materiality and memory encompassed in the art of glassmaking. Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, until 16 July; canberraglassworks.com
untitled (walam-wunga.galang): Jonathon Jones celebrates the practice of grinding seeds to make flour in this collaborative exhibition. National Gallery of Australia, until 23 July; nga.gov.au
Greg Daly | Colour: The internationally acclaimed ceramic artist shares his striking colour works in this exhibition. Nancy Sever Gallery, until 23 July; nancysevergallery.com.au
Bodies Without Organs: A group exhibition from Canberra region artists explores how contemporary artists transgress and subvert our understanding of materiality and form. Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Parkes, until 12 August;ccas.com.au
At Mid-Career, James Drinkwater: Recognised as an exceptional early talent, the artist shares the vibrant and striking works for which he is known. Drill Hall Gallery, ANU, until 20 August; dhg.anu.edu.au
Feared and Revered: Explore feminine spiritual power through the ages in this exhibition on loan from the British Museum. National Museum of Australia, until 27 August; nma.gov.au
Grit & Gold Tales from a Sporting Nation: Relive the highs and lows of Australia through our rich sporting history. National Library of Australia, until 5 November; nla.gov.au
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