There are so many great activities around the Canberra region this weekend, 9-11 August, it is going to be tricky to decide what to do.
Lovers of vintage should check out the ACT Seasonal and Collectable Fair at Albert Hall over the weekend and also stop in at Portobello Road at the Old Bus Depot Markets on Sunday.
There is an abundance of live performances to check out; revisit rock n roll glory days with The Rolling Stones Revue or an iconic moment in Australian politics in Julia.
Then enjoy natural and manmade wonders as National Science Week kicks off on Sunday with a whole bunch of fun events happening.
EVENTS
ACT Seasonal and Collectable Fair: Find unique treasures, wanted or yet discovered as over 20 exhibitors from all over NSW, Victoria and the ACT present jewellery, Asian antiquity, and unique items of French glassware or ceramics, along with a treasure trove of antique furniture and collectables. Albert Hall, 9-11 August; mc-rotary.org/antique-fair
National Science Week: Delve into the exciting world of science with one of the great events happening around the city from a tour exploring what’s underneath to walks in nature, various locations, 10-18 August, full program; scienceweek.net.au
Fired Up 2024: What the Flux: Annual winter celebration of clay where visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of ceramics. Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre, Saturday 10 August 3-8pm; Fired Up 2024 – Canberra Potters
Portobello Road: Browse an eclectic and quirky mix of treasures as stallholders offer vintage jewellery, china, silver, linen, restored pieces and much more. Old Bus Depot Market, Kingston, Sunday 11 August 9:30am; obdm.com.au
2024 Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival: Presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region, a lineup set to warm the hearts and minds of cinemagoers this winter. Palace Electric cinemas, until 14 August; scandinavianfilmfestival.com
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The Comedians: Returning for an encore performance, four comedy superstars – Mick Molloy, Lawrence Mooney, Sam Pang and Marty Sheargold present one massive show. Canberra Theatre Centre, 9-10 August; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Troy Cassar-Daley: Celebrates the launch of his newest album with the help of Tameka Kennedy in the Between the Fires Tour. Tallagandra Hill Winery, Friday 9 August 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
The Rolling Stones Revue: Celebrate 60 years of the Rock n Roll legends with Adalita (Magic Dirt), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon), Tex Perkins (The Cruel Sea) and Tim Rogers (You Am I) as they play some of the bands greatest hits. Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Friday 9 August 8pm; ticketek.com.au
Lord of the Flies: Faithful to the classic novel, a group of schoolboys are the only survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island and their struggle to survive. Rep Theatre, until 10 August; canberrarep.org.au
Trophy Boys: Played in real-time as the St Imperium debating team prepare their case, Trophy Boys is a queer black comedy about power, privilege and high school debating. Canberra Theatre Centre, until 10 August; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Annie: With equal measures of luck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, until 10 August; theq.net.au
Classical Diamond- Trilogy in Symphony: A journey through Neil Diamond’s albums Hot August Night, The Jazz Singer and Jonathon Livingston Seagull by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Peter Byrne. Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 10 August 8pm; cscc.com.au
Julia: A compelling insight into the person behind the mask, this incredible production showcases the lead-up to Julia Gillard’s iconic Misogyny Speech. Canberra Theatre Centre, until- 11 August; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Twist & Shout: A Salute to 50s and 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll: Relive the hits of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chucky Berry and all our favourites in this award-winning show. The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Sunday 11 August 2pm; theq.net.au
Come Fly with me: The Canberra Men’s Choir present an afternoon of songs at merriment at The Harmonie German Club, Sunday 11 August 2:30pm; trybooking.com
Variety Is Back, Baby: Wild Voices Music Theatre presents a showcase of their talented students in this not-to-be-missed concert. The Street Theatre, Sunday 11 August 5pm; thestreet.org.au
EXHIBITIONS
Attitudes of Making: A group project saw artists collaborate through form, concept and attitude and whimsically look at the world around them. CCAS Manuka, 2-11 August; ccas.com.au
ANCA Gallery: Stephanie Scroope and Jay Kochel present Lineaments, an exhibition meeting somewhere between abstract geometry and portraiture. ANCA Gallery Dickson, 7-25 August; anca.net.au
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Presents three exhibitions- Sisters Interwoven by Megan Daley and Rechelle Turner; All Guns Blazing by Jamie-Lee Trindall; and Breaking Ground by Heidi Smith and Michelle England, until 10 August; tuggeranongarts.com
Over Time: A retrospective exhibition features works highlighting Nany Tingey’s 60-year career from the North of England to Australia. Strathnairn Arts, until 11 August; strathnairn.com.au
Belconnen Arts Centre: Showcases five exhibitions- Bloodlines by Jessika Spencer; Reclamation: Stories of Thrivival by Wallabindi; Murrook by Krystal Hurst; Respecting Country by William Walker; and Yurwang Bullarn by Strong Women’s Group. Until 25 August; belcoarts.com.au
Change: Stories from your pocket: The Royal Australian Mint curates an exhibition exploring the stories our coins tell about our history. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until 31 August; cmag.com.au
Discovering Ancient Egypt: On loan from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities is a deep dive into the culture of the ancient society with more than 220 objects, spanning more than 3,000 years. National Museum of Australia, until 8 September; nma.gov.au
Ella Barclay: Presents works developed whilst on residency at ZK/U The Centre for Art and Urbanistics I Berlin. CCAS, Lakeside, until 14 September: ccas.com.au
