Let the games begin!
Head over to the Australian Transplant Games Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport where 230 people will compete, including living donors and donor families. The games run from 1-6 October.
Also on this week, and weekend, are a number of plays and live performances, as well as NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) celebrations.
Free-Rain Theatre Company
The Boy From Oz
1-20 October 2024
A jukebox musical, The Boy from Oz is the extraordinary biography of legendary singer-songwriter Peter Allen. It weaves many of his most famous and beloved songs into his life story – exploring all the highs: entertainer, pop-star, meeting Judy Garland, marrying her daughter Liza Minnelli, Oscar winner, Broadway performer, and all the lows.
The Q, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, theq.net.au
Australian Transplant Games Canberra: Join the transplant community in the celebration of the gift of life through sport, The Australian Institute of Sport, 1-6 October; australiantransplantgames.com/
10th annual NAIDOC celebrations: A day filled with performances and workshops by First Nations artists, stalls, activities, food and drinks, Canberra College, Thursday 3 October, 10:30am-2:30 pm.
Toby Mobbs National Tour CANBERRA w/Gia Ransome (solo) and Joel William Harrison: Pop-folk singer-songwriter Toby Mobbs will be covering 15,000km in his car over 28 days playing a show in every state and territory, The Baso Canberra, Belconnen, 3 October, 7pm; tickets tobymobbsmusic.com
Austral Harmony
Obbligato Project
Obbligato Project is open to musicians on baroque or modern instruments and singers, highlighting the unique obbligatos of Johann Sebastian Bach. Places remain available for observers (free entry). Register at [email protected]
Thursday 10 October 3-5.30pm, Greenaway Studio, 164 Namatjira Drive, Chapman, ACT 2611; www.australharmony.org
Jeonghwan Kim Piano Concert
Friday 11 October 2024, 7:30pm
At just 23, Jeonghwan Kim won First Prize at the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition, stunning audiences with his “deeply impressive performances”. Now, he’s back in Australia, ready to dazzle once again. Don’t miss the chance to experience this remarkable talent live for one night only in Canberra.
Wesley Music Centre, Canberra. Bookings via Sydney Opera House box office (02) 9250 7777. Booking link: sydneyoperahouse.com/piano-plus/jeonghwan-kim
Little Shop of Horrors: Dramatic Productions’ show runs at Gungahlin College Theatre from 11-26 October; stagecenta.com/showid/8707/theatreid/1132/ShowdetailsC.aspx
French lessons with Alliance Française
Ready to take your French to the next level? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our Term 4 courses offer something for everyone! Join us for engaging language classes, all taught by experienced native-speaking teachers.
Alliance Française de Canberra, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner, 2612, ACT
02 6257 6696, [email protected]; www.afcanberra.com.au
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