Locals and visitors are spoilt for choice in the Canberra region this weekend, 7-9 July.
History and culture events and explorations continue with NAIDOC Week wrapping up and National Constitution Day underway.
The Uncharted Territory festival takes over the capital, inviting locals and visitors to explore technology, innovation and art through an array of events around town.
Embrace the cooler weather with marshmallows by firesides and ice skating at Winter in the City.
It is also your last chance to catch the incredible Come From Away production at Canberra Theatre Centre.
EVENTS
Winter in the City: Canberra city centre transforms into a wonderful winter wonderland with ice-skating, real snow, live entertainment, food, drink and more. Until 16 July, full program; winter.inthecity.com.au
Uncharted Territory: For ten days, locals are invited to explore the boundaries of what is possible in innovation, art and science. Various locations across Canberra, 7-16 July; unchartedterritory.com.au
MEGAfauna afterDARK: After the sun goes down, the prehistoric creatures come to life – well, three of them anyway – as you stroll through the gardens at night. Australian National Botanic Gardens, until 7 July; anbg.gov.au
A Conversation With a Robot: Explore the world of AI through questions and discussions with the SoftBank Pepper Robot. Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU, 7-16 July; unchartedterritory.com.au
The Beanies: Catch the beloved group live on stage in this free event with daily shows at 12pm & 1pm. South.Point Tuggeranong, until 7 July; southpointcanberra.com.au
Buried Country + Jerikye Williams Performance: A documentary looking at the rich history of Aboriginal music over a period of six decades with a special performance by Wiradjuri singer Jerikye Williams. National Film and Sound Archive, Friday 7 July 6pm; nfsa.gov.au
Christmas in July: Enjoy midyear festivities with delicious warming foods, a caroling competition, stalls, entertainment, rides, a visit from Santa, and much more. Queanbeyan Showground, Saturday 8 July 9am-3pm; visitqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au
NAIDOC in the North: The For Our Elders event is a celebration of First Nations cultures with live music, dance, food, craft, exhibitions, stalls holders and more. Belconnen Arts Centre, 8 July 11am-2pm; belcoarts.com.au
Lousy Little Sixpence: Restores this moving account of the hidden history of the early struggle for Aboriginal land rights and self-determination. National Film and Sound Archive, Saturday 8 July 2pm; nfsa.gov.au
Constitution Open Day: Discover what the constitution means to modern Australia with viewings of the original document, talks, tours, kids’ activities and free cupcakes. National Archives of Australia, Sunday 9 July 10.30am; naa.gov.au
To Be Continued Lost Literature and Textual Technologies: Podcast launch of the ANU’s latest series uncovering literary fiction. National Library of Australia, Sunday 9 July 4pm; unchartedterritory.com.au
MEGAfauna – a walk through time: Step back in time on this discovery trail of science, art, culture and, most of all, fun, lined with prehistoric plants and creatures. Australian National Botanic Gardens, until 31 July; anbg.gov.au
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Little Wing Puppets: A Little Bit of Blue, an interactive detective show for families followed by a puppet making workshop. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 6-7 July; tuggeranongarts.com
Robyn Archer: Presents the hidden gems of homegrown music in An Australian Songbook. Canberra Theatre Centre, 7-8 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Ainslie Salon Midpoint: Two evenings of live music to celebrate the growth of experimental music practices in our region. Ainslie Arts Centre, 7-8 July; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Sara Storer: The ARIA and Golden Guitar award-winning country artist brings her unique sound to Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo, Saturday 8 July 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
Jennifer Wong: The food author and comedian presents her new show, Jennifer Wong Has No Peripheral Vision, at Muse, Kingston, 8 July 6pm; musecanberra.com.au
Burntout Turns Two: Celebrate as Burntout Bookings turns two with their friends Suzi, Box Dye, Bad Lunar and Good Gremlins. Live at the Polo, Turner, 8 July 7pm; burntoutbookings.com.au
Australian Youth Orchestra: Performs three works inspired by the tenacity of the human spirit in Ngapa William Cooper. Llewellyn Hall, Sunday 9 July 5pm; ticketek.com.au
Come From Away: The hit Broadway show and heart-warming true story of a town in Canada taking in passengers in the wake of 9/11. Canberra Theatre Centre, until 9 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
After The High Fell: A collection of works from artist Lizzie Hall created after a critical moment of agony in her life. Canberra Contemporary Art Space Manuka, 7-16 July; ccas.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre: Hosts four new exhibitions: Josh Evan’s ngadhi murangidyal – My Healing; Kayannie Denigan’s Reflections of Country; Julie Bradley’s Resonant; and Rebekah Lane’s Inherited. 7 July-20 August; belcoarts.com.au
The ballad of sexual dependency: Nan Goldin’s career-defining work captures the intimate lives of a community of friends in the 1970s-1980s in these raw and captivating shot. View discretion advised. National Gallery of Australia, 8 July- 28 January; nga.gov.au
Capturing Canberra: A display of Canberra Museum and Gallery’s recently acquired Press Photography Collection with over 3,500 images telling the story of our region. Canberra Museum and Gallery 8 July- 28 January; cmag.com.au
Day Dreamer/ Night Thinker: A solo exhibition from local artist Saskia Haalebos exploring questions of mortality, empathy and miscommunication. Megalo Print Studio 8 July- 2 September: megalo.org
Kazuya Ishida: Canberra Potters’ artist-in-residence shares his history and skills in this live talk and demonstration. Canberra Potters, Watson, 8 July 6pm, registration encouraged; canberrapotters.com.au
Aarwun Gallery: Presents three new exhibitions: Jane Millington’s Sea Poems; Carlos Barrios’ Del Amor Y Los Animales; and Lisa Taylor King’s Our Coloured Earth. Aarwun Gallery, Nicholls until 9 July; aarwungallery.com.au
Rusten House Art Centre: Showcases the region’s greenery and the creatures that reside there in Our Forest in Focus – Life in our trees. Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan, until 22 July; qprc.nsw.gov.au
Colours of the Outback: Canberra artist Val Johnson presents an exhibition of miniature gouache paintings. Wren’s Nest Studio, Designer Op Shop Emporium, until 23 July.
PhotoAccess Canberra: Launches three new exhibitions: You are close be-side me by Chin-Je Melodie Liu; Resistance Relapse by Nico Krijno; and Parallel Play by Rory Hamovit. Griffith, until 12 August; photoaccess.org.au
Craft + Design Canberra: Presents two new exhibitions: the collaborative work in Exuberance; and Eliza-Jane Gilchrist’s Uncommon. Canberra City, until 26 August; craftanddesigncanberra.org
Variations: Ceramic artist Susie McMeekin explores the variations of form with traditional wood firing techniques. Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson, until 9 July; canberrapotters.com.au
