Looking for something fun to do this weekend, 19-21 August? We have you covered.
It’s the second weekend of National Science Week and there are a number of events happening around the capital to celebrate. Canberra Glassworks are again hosting demonstrations, while Fungi Co presents a film all about how fungi have shaped our world.
If you feel like a spot of shopping, markets are plentiful. The Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra are holding their seasonal antique fair at Albert Hall, while Kippax, Calwell and Queanbeyan host their monthly community markets.
Events
Women of Science & Art: Science Week events include a family friendly networking event and workshops, 19 and 21 August; innovatecommunicate.com
Glassworks Science Week: Celebrate the Year of Glass with a neon bending demo, 19 August 4pm, and live glass blowing demonstrations, 20-21 August 11am and 2pm; canberraglassworks.com
Brain Teaser: Fun interactive displays, demonstrations, competitions, kids’ activities and accessible short talks from local neuroscientists, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Saturday 20 August 10am; scienceweek.net.au
Fungi Co: Science Week screenings of How Fungi Made Our World and Q&A, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 19 August 7pm; Belconnen Arts Centre, 20 August 2pm; fungico.com.au
Markets
Antique and Collectible Fair: Hunt for jewels and treasure at the Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra’s seasonal event, Albert Hall, 19-21 August; $10 entry.
Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anktell Street, Tuggeranong.
Community Market: The monthly markets come to Calwell shopping centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm, and Queanbeyan Park on the 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm.
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market runs 3rd Saturday of every month 8am-12pm, at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre; free entry.
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point, Tuggeranong, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets are back at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Live Performances
Demented: Canberra playwright Ruth Pieloor was inspired by her personal experience in this play that explores the subconscious maze of dementia, The Q, Queanbeyan, until 20 August; theq.net.au
Ngagjung: A play set in a scarily imaginable future on Ngunnawal country, Belconnen Arts Centre, until 27 August; belcoarts.com.au
Sparrows of Kabul: In this Afghanistan National Day Concert, Fred Smith and band mark the anniversary of the evacuation of Kabul, National Press Club, Friday 19 August 7.30pm; events.humanitix.com
Historical Hilarity: Drag Cabaret presents a night of history jumping from the page and onto the stage, Smith’s Alternative, 19 August 9.30pm; smithsalternative.com
Leo Joseph: Blues jazz boogie piano sessions at Smith’s Alternative on the third Saturday every month 12.30-2pm; smithsalternative.com
Spread Your Wings: Ukrainian-Australian theatre group Motanka premiere their first play based on a classic Ukrainian play, Canberra College, Saturday 20 August 5pm; eventbrite.com
Smith’s Alternative: Two musical performances on 20 August – Ben Drysdale andNiall Howe hit the stage from 4pm then Milena Luna presents her new album at 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Eirborne: After sold-out shows across Europe, they return with a live rock show celebrating Irish dance, at Canberra Theatre, Saturday 20 August 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Two worlds: The Oriana Chorale tells the story of Australia, a nation formed from the stories of its people over millennia, 20 August 7.30pm; belcoarts.com.au
Prada Clutch: All-Drag Revue paying tribute to the history of Aussie drag, at Canberra Theatre, Saturday 20 August 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Winter Concert: Brindabella Orchestra’s premiere of The Old Man Who Loved to Sing by Michael Dooley, along with other famous works, Weston Community hub, Sunday 21 August 2pm; trybooking.com
Australian Tenors: Enjoy the fun, romance and excitement of the finest tenor voices in Australia, Canberra Theatre, Sunday 21 August 2pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Harbhajan Mann: Brings his Punjabi-pop stylings Marvellous Tour toQueanbeyan’s Bicentennial Hall, Sunday 21 August 6.30pm; qprc.sales.ticketsearch.com
Exhibitions
Of Soap and Stone: Brings together the work of three early-career mix-media artists, ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until 11 September; anca.net.au
Unpredictable: An exploration of Soda Vapour Glazing 2004-2022 by Maryke Henderson is on display at Canberra Potters Gallery, until 11 September; canberrapotters.com.au
A Moment in Time: A selection of works by 7 artists, Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines, until 18 September; capitalwines.com.au
Backblocks: By Idris Murphy, captures a great Australian painter at the height of his powers, Drill Hall Gallery, ANU, until 16 October; dhg.anu.edu.au
Windy Wobbly Windfarms: 2021 Archibald prize finalist Matthew Clarke hosts his first solo exhibition in Canberra, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 20 August-10 September; tuggeranongarts.com
Val Johnson: Explores our region with oil and mosaic in her latest exhibition, Here’s Looking at You Canberra, Strathnairn Art, Holt, until 21 August; strathnairn.com.au
Step Change: A large-scale painting, video and sound work that explores the urgency of transitioning to the age of climate crisis, Belconnen Arts Centre, until 21 August; belcoarts.com.au
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