With cold and cloudy weather predicted in the Canberra region this weekend, 16-18 June, it seems like a good one to spend indoors.
With many great live performances to choose from, you could fill the whole weekend with shows! Cabaret De Paris lands at Canberra Theatre Centre, while Canberra Rep continues their 2023 season with Home, I’m Darling.
If you are an avid cinephile, catch a flick at the Spanish Film Festival at Palace Electric or a Q&A with documentary makers and film creators at Dendy and the NFSA on Friday night.
If you feel like braving the weather, the Festival of Everyday Art continues across the region.
EVENTS
Spanish Film Festival: Deep dive into the wonders of Spanish culture and art with an exceptional line-up of films to enjoy. Palace Electric Cinema, until 5 July; spanishfilmfestival.com
Alvin’s Harmonious World of Opposites: The award-winning film looks into the life of Alvin, a Japanese translator and panda enthusiast who can’t summon the courage to talk to the pretty girl downstairs. The screening is followed by Q&A with director Platon Theodoris and actor Teik-Kim Pok. National Film and Sound Archive, 16 June 6pm; nfsa.gov.au
Watandar: The documentary captures Afghan refugee and photographer Muzafar Ali as he discovers the integral role of Afghans in Australia over the past 160 years, followed by a Q&A with director Jolyon Hoff and Muzafar Ali after the screening. Dendy Cinema, Friday 16 June 6.30pm; dendy.com.au
Festival of Everyday Art: Encouraging locals to take the time to look at our city via workshops, treasure hunts and walkable treasure trails. Until 16 July, full program; events.canberra.com.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Cabaret De Paris: A celebration of old-fashioned show-girl glamour with the skills of aerial pole artists, dancers, comedy and circus in this burlesque extravaganza. Canberra Theatre Centre, 15-16 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Systems and Sanity: An exploration of mental health challenges with poetry, music and laughter. Gorman Arts Centre, 15-17 June; rebustheatre.com
POSTPONED due to illness. Canberra Rep’s production of Home, I’m Darling, scheduled for 16 June-1 July has been postponed due to cast members falling ill. New season dates to be announced.
Canberra Choral Society: Celebrates more than 70 years of fine choral music with the Coming Home concert. Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, Saturday 17 June 6pm; trybooking.com
Brassy Beats: Brass Knuckle Brass Band, Lucy Ridge and the Derby Windows take the stage at Live At The Polo, Turner, 17 June 7.30pm; events.humanitix.com
Come From Away: The hit Broadway show and heart-warming true story of a town in Canada taking in passengers in the wake of 9/11. Canberra Theatre Centre, until 9 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Marry Me A Little: Studded with Sondheim Broadway classics, Everyman Theatre presents this tale of two strangers alone and dreaming of each other. ACT Hub, Kingston (The Causeway) until 24 June; acthub.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
How Cities Work: This exciting interactive exhibition explores the mystery, mayhem and magic of cities, with hands-on construction sites, a futuristic design station and more. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until 8 October; cmag.com.au
Tell Me a Story: Canberra artist Catherine Forsayeth reimagines the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in these beautiful, realistic artworks. Humble House gallery, Fyshwick, 17 June-16 July; humblehouse.com.au
Brushes with the Bush: A collection of works in charcoal and oil paints spanning the 28 years of Canberra artist Jenny Gibson’s practice. Australian National Capital Artists Gallery, Dickson, until 18 June; anca.net.au
Portrait23 Identity: Portraiture leaves the canvas and becomes 3D in this new experimental exhibition. National Portrait Gallery, until 18 June; portrait.gov.au
When the Lights Go Out: Artist Sam Suttie perfectly blends the real with the surreal in this collection of oil paintings. Tyger Gallery, Yass, until 18 June; tygergallery.com.au
Beaver Galleries: Presents two exhibitions: Dianne Fogwell’s Reflection, and Marcelle Olivier’s A delicate endurance. Beaver Galleries, Deakin, until 17 June;beavergalleries.com.au
Intersections: Local artists Isobel Rayson and Nick Stranks explore memory, belonging and sense of place in this collaborative exhibition. Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Manuka, until 18 June; ccas.com.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
Changing From From to From: Immersive multimedia creations marry culture, traditions, and science, history, and political events in this exhibition from Haegue Yang. National Gallery of Australia, until 24 September; nga.gov.au
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