With the sun and warmth returning for part of this weekend, 20-22 October, Canberra Daily plans to make the most of the fine weather while it’s here and encourages you to do the same.
Enjoy some fun in the sun country style at Murrumbateman Field Days, or peek inside cultures from around the globe as embassies and high commissions open their doors in Windows to the World.
The third weekend of the month means the Community Markets return to Calwell and Queanbeyan, and the Kippax Marketplace indoor market returns to Kippax.
If you prefer the comfort of four walls and a roof, check out the opening weekend of Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.
EVENTS
Canberra International Film Festival: This year presents a celebration of depression-era comedies and Australian documentaries. National Film and Sound Archive, 20-22 October; ciff.com.au
Irish Film Festival: Through 16 films including 15 Australian premieres the tales of Ireland come to the screen with themes of loss, tradition and family. Dendy Cinemas, Canberra, 20-22 October; irishfilmfestival.com.au
Windows to the World: Discover a world within the ACT as a number of Canberra’s embassies and high commissions open their doors to the public. See exhibits of traditional clothing, music and dance performances and taste traditional foods. Entry free but bookings required. Some events are already ‘sold out’. 21-22 October, More details at events.canberra.com.au/windows-to-the-world
Murrumbateman Field Days: A weekend of fun for the whole family with shopping, entertainment, helicopter rides, markets and more and a special guest appearance from George the Farmer and Dave Graham. Murrumbateman, 21-22 October; mfdays.com
This is Us Zine: The United Nations Women Australia, Canberra Chapter invites you to the launch of their small magazine celebrating 15 local women. The Front Café, Lyneham, Saturday 21 October 3.30pm; events.humanitix.com
Hawker School Fete: Stalls include books, craft, cakes, plants, lucky dips, lolly bags, face painting, food, ice cream and beverages, a BBQ and Devonshire tea. There will be live music, a silent auction, raffle, games, EV display and a visit from Canberra Capitals players. Sunday 22 October 10am-2pm
2023 Braddon Busking Festival: Enjoy the music of live performers across multiple genres and vote for your favourite in this fun-filled afternoon. Braddon, Sunday 22 October 10am-4pm; braddoncollective.com
Strathnaim Arts Open Day: For the first time in three years, the public is invited to peek inside the arts centre in a day jam-packed with live entertainment, art, activities for kids, and food. Strathnaim Arts, Holt, Sunday 22 October 10am-2pm; strathnairn.com.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Trophy Eyes: Celebrate their latest album Suicide and Sunshine with special guests Dear Seattle at UC Hub, University of Canberra, Friday 20 October 7.30pm; moshtix.com.au
Twelfth Night: Bell Shakespeare bring their production of the classic tale of hidden identities and unrequited love to Canberra Theatre Centre, until 21 October; bellshakespeare.com.au
West Side Story: Dramatic Productions presents the beloved musical telling the story of a rivalry in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Gungahlin College Theatre, until 21 October; stagecenta.com
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish music and dance sensation returns to Canberra to share acclaimed dancers, folk musicians and vocalists in this raw passionate show. Canberra Theatre Centre, Saturday 21 October 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
My Cousin Vlad: The comedian audiences can’t get enough of returns with his new show CATASTROPHA! Canberra Theatre Centre, 21 October 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra Big Band Collective: A performance from two of Canberra’s big bands – Connexion and In Full Swing – ranging from classic hits to more modern tunes. Croation Club, O’Connor, 21 October 7.30pm; trybooking.com
Piaf and Aznavour: A journey through the world of French popular music in Back in Time. The Street Theatre, Sunday 22 October 4pm; thestreet.org.au
Oklahoma!: The Queanbeyan Players present this classic musical set at the turn of the 20th century and backdropped by the passionate rivalry between the farmers and the cowmen. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, until 29 October; theq.net.au
Rockspeare Henry VI Part 1: This is Shakespeare’s Henry VI Part 1 as you’ve never seen it or heard it before. Welcome to the Rockspeare universe where the history plays are recast as political plays and epic text is combined with an epic soundscape. Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick, until 4 November; milltheatreatdairyroad.com
MARKETS
Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.
Capital Region Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal produce and gourmet goods at EPIC, Saturdays 7-11.30am; capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 8am-12pm; free entry.
The Little Burley Market: Bringing gourmet food and artisan handicrafts lakeside each week. Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, Saturday 9am-1.30pm; thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Trash and Treasure: Hunt for second-hand goods, fresh produce and homewares every Sunday at the Jamison Centre carpark, 7am-12.30pm; trashandtreasuremarketjamison.com.au
Community Market: Monthly market at Calwell shopping centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm and Queanbeyan Park on the 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm.
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets continue at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30 am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point, Tuggeranong, Sundays 9am-3pm.
EXHIBITIONS
Beaver Galleries: Presents two new exhibitions – Waratah Lahy’s Neighbourhood Watch, and Holly Grace’s Off Track…. 19 October-4 November; beavergalleries.com.au
Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize: This exhibition of nearly 100 works sharing the rich history of the Archies arrives at the final stop on its three-year tour. National Portrait Gallery, from 20 October to 28 January 2024; portrait.gov.au
Country Vistas: A solo exhibition from Isla Patterson capturing beautiful landscapes and wildlife, from the countryside around Canberra, Hall and Lanyon Homestead, to moments of adventure. Capital Wines and Kyeema Art Gallery, Hall, until 21 October; capitalwines.com.au/kyeema-gallery
Canberra Potters: Emerging from the Earth: Clay & Flowers, a group exhibition challenging the idea of floral designs being relegated to flowers in vases, at Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson, until 22 October; canberrapotters.com.au
Memoryscapes: A series of paintings from Katrina Barter exploring the subjective nature of memories. ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until 22 October; anca.net.au
Care Structures: A group exhibition bringing together local, national and international artists with expanded drawing practice. M16 Artspace, Griffith, until 22 October; m16artspace.com.au
White Out: From sheets to shirts, this refreshing exhibition from CIT Fashion School features upcycled garments to challenge fashion industry norms. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until 14 January; cmag.com.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 28 January; nla.gov.au
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