The first weekend of winter is here, and Canberra is offering up a bunch of activities to help keep you warm.
If staying indoors to escape the chill is your cup of tea, the National Museum’s Aboriginal Culinary exhibition continues this weekend or you could catch one of the performances at the Canberra Theatre.
Outside for those brave enough to face the cold, the Hall Markets are back offering local produce and handmade goods. Looking to reduce your cost on petrol? Head over to EV experience day and see some local electric vehicles.
For sports fans, see the Brumbies face off at home against the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby Pacific knockout quarter final on Saturday night, and on Sunday afternoon, the Raiders are at home against the Roosters.
Here’s a list of things you could head out to over the weekend:
SPORT
Brumbies: The local Super Rugby franchise takes on the Hurricanes in a knockout quarter final at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday 4 June 7.45pm. Tickets: premier.ticketek.com.au
Raiders: The Green Machine take on the Roosters in round 13 of the NRL on Sunday 5 June 4.05pm at GIO Stadium Canberra. Tickets:
MARKETS
Craft Alive Canberra: Calling all creatives, Craft Alive is at the Old Bus Depot in. Come take a class, buy supplies, and grab some food. Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June 9.30am- 4pm; www.craftalive.com.au
Hartley Hall Markets: First Sunday of the month means the Hall Markets are back. Sunday 5 June 10am-3pm, Hall showgrounds, Hall; www.hartley.org.au/
Old Bus Depot Markets: Canberra’s much loved Kingston markets are back every Sunday. 5 June, 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
EXHBITIONS
Jessika Spencer: Nginha Ngurambang Marunbunmilgirridyu: This is one of three exhibitions celebrating First Nations artists – Rechelle Turner, Aidan Hartshorn and Jessika Spencer – which continue at Tuggeranong Arts Centre until 16 July; tuggeranongarts.com/type/exhibitions/
Walking the Murray: A collection of paintings by Canberra based artist Nicola Dickson, until 11 June, Beaver Galleries, Deakin; beavergalleries.com.au
Warped and Twisted: Canberra Spinners and Weavers’ members exhibition full of bright and natural fibre fashion homewares and art pieces. Until 12 June, Canberra Textile Works, Chifley; canberraartworkshop.org.au
Australians & Hollywood: A great chance to see how Aussies have had an impact on the silver screen, continuing at the National Film and Sound Archive until 17 July, Acton; www.nfsa.gov.au/
Shakespeare to Winehouse: Over 80 portraits from the London Portrait Gallery are stopping in Canberra. Step in and discover world class portraits spanning from the sixteenth century to today. Until 17 July, National Portrait Gallery; portrait.gov.au/
An Aboriginal Culinary Journey – Designed for Living: See traditional culinary tools as well as contemporary appliances redesigned with indigenous artwork. Until 7 August at the National Museum of Australia; nma.gov.au/
EVENTS
Dragon Boat Festival Celebration: A concert of traditional Chinese song, dance, martial arts and more will be hosted by the Federation of Chinese Community Canberra. Sunday 5 June 10am-1.30pm, Beijing Garden, Yarralumla; Free entry.
Plume – Global Nibbler: Local author Tania McCartney shares her children’s book about a penguin who loves to cook and explore the planet. Saturday 4 June 11 am, Harry Hartog at South.Point; southpointcanberra.com.au/
EV Experience Day: The ACT Electric Vehicle Association is inviting locals to come check out a range of electric vehicles and learn more about going petrol free. Sunday 5 June 10am-2 pm, Knowles Place-London Circuit carpark; aeva.asn.au/
Radiothon: ArtSound FM community radio station is holding its on-air fundraiser; this year’s theme is Artsound Earfest. Until Sunday 5 June; artsound.fm/
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Willie and the Correspondents: Local roots-country-folk band will be playing their best songs from the last 20 years. Friday 3 June 7pm, Smiths Alternative; smithsalternative.com/
Lisa Mitchell: Celebrating the release of her latest album A Place To Fall Apart, Mitchell has embarked on a nation wide tour which hits Canberra Saturday 4 June 8pm, Canberra Theatre;canberratheatrecentre.com.au/
Darren Coggan: In this tribute to the country music legend, The Poems, Prayers and Promises of John Denver, Coggan returns to his country roots. Saturday 4 June 8pm, Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au
SONDHEIM Tribute to a Broadway Legend: For one night only, a cast of Bungendore locals will perform songs from Broadway legend, Stephen Sondheim. Saturday 4 June 7.30pm, Bungendore War Memorial Hall; www.ticketebo.com.au/
Hilary Geddes and Claire Cross: The Street presents a one-off jazz performance featuring two award-winning powerhouses. Saturday 4 June 7pm, The Street, City West; www.thestreet.org.au/
Guess How Much I Love You: A play adapted from the classic books by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. Friday 3 – Saturday 4 June, Canberra Theatre; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball: Members of the Gomez make their Australian debut as a duo in this intimate performance. Sunday 5 June 7pm, The Playhouse, Civic; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
21 Forster St: The unique story of a heritage home in Bungendore from 1860 until now. 2-4 June at the Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au/
