It’s looking to be a chilly one this weekend, 29-31 July. CW has compiled a list of happenings in and around Canberra that will keep you warm indoors or are worth rugging up and venturing outside for.
The Capital’s favourite market for goods made from the heart returns when the Handmade Market takes over Exhibition Park on Saturday and Sunday.
As we say goodbye to July, we also farewell the Australian National Botanic Gardens MEGAfauna event; this weekend is the last to search for the great creatures of our past.
Events
Thriving Teens: A night dedicated to teens who want to thrive, with speakers who will motivate teens to be their best and happiest selves, JAGA Belconnen, Friday 29 July 5.30pm; eventbrite.com.au
Worlds Within Words: Kate Flaherty and Rebecca Clode join Rosalind Smith to discuss their latest books on the history of performing arts, at National Library of Australia, 29 July 6pm; nla.gov.au
Chainmail Basics: Katy Goddard leads this free workshop on the art of chainmail, Belconnen Arts Centre, Saturday 30 July 12pm; belcoarts.com.au
Trivia Night: The Canberra Spiritualists host this event with silent auctions, raffles and more at Weston Creek Labor Club, 30 July 7pm; eventbrite.com.au
The Pop Inn: returns from their winter break with an afternoon of drinks, fish and chips courtesy of The Italian Traveller and live music from Mr. Michael Liu. The National Carillion, Saturday 30 July 12pm.
Canberra Rally Experience: Several motor clubs join forces to hold a ride day to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Research Australia, at Kowen Forest, Sunday 31 July from 10.30am; canberrarallyexperience.com.au
MEGAfauna: Myths and legends: Take a step back in time at the Australian National Botanic Gardens as you search the gardens for megafauna, until 31 July; anbg.gov.au
Scandinavian Film Festival: Palace Electric hosts some of the country’s best films, Palace Electric Cinema, until 6 August; scandinavianfilmfestival.com
Markets
Handmade Market: Canberra’s favourite food and design market returns to Exhibition Park for two days, 30-31 July; handmadecanberra.com.au
Winter Wonderland: Haig Park Village Markets with stalls, refreshments, and live music, Braddon, Sunday 31 July 8.30am-2pm; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets happen each week at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point mall, Tuggeranong, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Live Performances
Barren Ground: A first-seen performance of Helen Machalias’ work in progress at The Street Theatre, Friday 29 July 5pm; thestreet.org.au
Subsdance Queenz: Canberra’s hip hop fusion crew celebrate powerful women in their show at Ainslie Arts Centre, 29-30 July; ainslieandgorman.com
This Changes Everything: Echo Theatre’s first youth production which addresses the lack of roles for girls in writing for young actors, continues at The Q, Queanbeyan, until 30 July; theq.net.au
We Will Rock You: UCSSC Lake Ginninderra performing arts showcases this futuristic musical comedy jam-packed with Queen’s biggest hits, Belconnen Arts Centre, until 30 July; belcoarts.com.au
Sarah Gaul: The breakout comedy star brings her smash-hit show, Wife, to Smith’s Alternative in the city, Friday 29 July 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Raucous: The swinging gypsy disco presented by The Decideds at Smith’s Alternative, Saturday 30 July 8pm; smithsalternative.com
Terrain: Come on a journey to country as Bangarra’s award winning performances’ 10-year anniversary tour stops at Canberra Theatre, until 30 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Microfiche: The six-piece jazz collective brings their national tour to Ainslie Arts Centre, 30 July 7pm; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Exhibitions
NatureArt Lab: Present Nature in Focus photography exhibition at the Old Barn Gallery, Pialligo, 28-31 July; natureartlab.com.au
The 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Last chance to catch this exhibition, titled Ceremony, featuring 35 artists from across Australia, at the NGA until 31 July; nga.gov.au
(in)tangible: Showcases the work of five artists as they explore themes of mental health and wellbeing through artmaking, Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson, until 7 August; canberrapotters.com.au
NLA: National Library of Australia hosts the exhibition On Stage: Spotlight on our performing arts, until 7 August; nla.gov.au
Canberra Glassworks: Two new exhibitions – Annette Blair’s Quietly Spoken and Kate Nixon’s On Reflection – at Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, until 14 August; canberraglassworks.com
NAA: Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross at National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Parkes, until 4 September. Free entry; naa.gov.au
Significant Others: Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns collapsed the distinction between life and art with their New York love story, at the National Gallery of Australia until 30 October; nga.gov.au
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