If you love the Irish culture and language, why not attend one of the Irish Film Festival events at Dendy Cinemas at Canberra Centre from 22-24 November?
There are also several milestone events running this weekend, including the Dragons Abreast Canberra 2024 Social and Corporate Regatta, celebrating more than 25 Years of breast cancer recovery through the physical activity of Dragon boating.
Also celebrating 25 years is the Brindabella Orchestra (formerly the U3A Orchestra), which will present a concert.
It is also the 30th anniversary of Canberra Qwire’s The Sound of Us: A Celebration of Community in Songconcert.
EVENTS
Eurydice: Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. This play is a fresh look at a timeless love story – the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, previews 20-23 November, from 7:30pm, show 27 November-14 December 7:30pm Wednesdays to Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30pm on Saturdays; sites.google.com/lexisekuless.com/mill-theatre-at-dairy-road
Bloody Murder: A wickedly witty play that combines classic whodunnit elements with sharp humour and unexpected twists. Canberra Repertory, Acton, preview 21 November followed by a Q&A with the cast and director, show runs 22 November-7 December, https://canberrarep.org.au/BloodyMurder
RocKwiz LIVE!: Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald McAndrew and the ever-expanding RocKwiz Orkestra will be revelling in the chaos and quizzery that is RocKwiz LIVE, Canberra Theatre, 22-23 November from 7:30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/rockwiz-live-2024
A Stellar Lineup – Olympic Edition: To celebrate the power of inclusion and the imperative for excellence, this lineup of Canberra’s most engaging community dance companies, through The Stellar Company, looks at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Belconnen Arts Centre, 22 November 7:30pm and 23 November at 3pm, belcoarts.com.au/stellar-lineup-olympic
Irish Film Festival 10th Birthday: The festival celebrates all things community and culture across various sessions at Dendy Cinemas, 22-24 November, canberra.dendy.com.au/irish-film-festival-irff
Boorowa Rotary Community Market: Lots of fun stalls, barbecue served by Boorowa Australia Day Committee, with entertainment by Lou, Old Courthouse Park, Saturday 23 November, 9am-1pm.
RecipeTin Eats Book Tour and Meet and Greet with Nagi: To celebrate the release of her latest cookbook, TONIGHT, Australia’s favourite home cook, Nagi Maehashi, will visit Canberra to meet with community members, Westfield Belconnen near Dymocks, 23 November, noon; westfield.com.au/news/1YtgUQczqrZ6eR9raMHbLr/recipe-tin-eats-book-tour
Christmas Squared and A Sense of Place: The final exhibitions at Rusten House Art Centre for the year, Christmas Squared is a group exhibition of local talent, running 23 November to 14 December, alongside the continuing solo exhibition, A Sense of Place by Alison Oberg. Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan, opening for Christmas Squared23 November, 2-4pm; qprc.nsw.gov.au/Community/Culture-and-Arts/Rusten-House
Coptic Fete: Join us for Coptic language and history classes, iconography tours, authentic Egyptian cuisine (both savoury and sweet) and much more. St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Canberra, 23 November, 11am-5pm; facebook.com/events/1569067100692102
Dragons Abreast Canberra 2024 Social and Corporate Regatta: This dragon boat racing event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Lake Burley Griffin, Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton, 23 November, 7am-2pm; revolutionise.com.au/dacanberra/events/237128
Blues Concert in the Courtyard Gardens: With the best of Canberra’s blues musicians making up this five-piece blues band, Blues Train, the gardens are set to come alive with the band taking centre stage on a raised walkway high above. Mercure Canberra Courtyard, Braddon, 23 November, doors 5:45pm, show 6-9pm; mercurecanberra.com.au/events/blues-train-courtyard-concert/
POP Party of the Year!: Party to celebrate the new look and rebranding of POP Canberra, sales, free tattoos, giveaways and door prizes, free food and drinks and live music, POP Canberra, Braddon, 23 November, 10am-11pm.
Open Gardens Canberra: Teachers’ Rest and Dhulwa: Teachers’ Rest is a cottage-style garden surrounding the house, featuring roses on beds, walls and trellises, plus many perennials, shrubs and small trees, located at 5 Macedon Cr, Palmerston. Stonework-lined paths in tree shade at Dhulwa link a series of sanctuaries with varied shrubs and groundcovers. Mature native plantings at front attract native birds, located at Dhulwa at 5 Boyce Place, Chifley, 23-24 November, 10am till 4pm. Free for members, $10 entry for those 18 years and over; opengardenscanberra.org.au
Brindabella Orchestra presents 25thAnniversary Concert: The Brindabella Orchestra (formerly y U3A Orchestra), perform a range of music to celebrate the milestone, Weston Community Hub, Sunday 24 November, 3pm; trybooking.com/events/landing/1307532
The Sound of Us: A Celebration of Community in Song: This 30th anniversary concert is a powerful and joyous expression of who we are, brought to life through the voices of Canberra Qwire and the resonant harmonies of three choirs from the OUT and About project: Good Vibes (Yass), Voice Works (Goulburn), and Vocal Local (Goulburn), ANU’s Llewellyn Hall, 24 November, 3pm; canberraqwire.org.au
Meet up: Looking for an evening out, want to meet new friends and assist your community? Join Tuggeranong Evening VIEW Club for dinner and to help raise money for disadvantaged children. The next meeting will be held at the Town Centre Vikings Club with live music by Shiny Bum Singers, 80 Athllon Drive, Greenway, 27 November, 6:30 for 7pm start.
Season Launch and A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Q’s season launch will start at 5:30pm on 25 November, followed by A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 6.30pm, in The Q Foyer, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au/whats-on/2025-season-launch
Mount Stromlo @100: Brian Schmidt with Annabel Crabb: Join Mount Stromlo astronomer and Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Brian Schmidt in conversation with ABC’s Annabel Crabb on a journey through 100 years of Mount Stromlo Observatory. ANU’s Llewellyn Hall, 25 November, 6-7:30pm; rsaa.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/mount-stromlo-100-brian-schmidt-annabel-crabb
Rhythm Syndicate: This jazz vocal group will perform Christmas and popular songs, Wesley Music Centre, 27 November, 12.40-1.20pm; wesleycanberra.org.au/music
Concept to Exhibition/Publication/Short Film: Featuring multiple artists, photos access, Manuka, 28 November-21 December; photoaccess.org.au/calendar/exhibitions/concept-to-exhibition-publication-shortfilm
Geek Markets: Xmas Edition: Geek the halls with Geek Markets: Xmas Edition! Join us for a festive pop culture extravaganza featuring handmade items, comics, action figures, movie merchandise, and more. Find the perfect geeky gift or treat yourself, while enjoying everything you love about Geek Markets. Bring the whole family for a fun, festive day! Exhibition Park, Canberra, Saturday 30 November 9am–5pm.
Canberra Choral Society: Mendelssohn’s Elijah: Canberra Choral Society presents Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn’s Biblical masterpiece, conducted by Brett Weymark OAM. Starring acclaimed operatic bass Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Elijah and National Opera in Canberra soloists soprano Sonia Anfiloff, mezzo soprano Christina Wilson and tenor Damian Arnold. With a mass choir of 170 singers from CCS and the Canberra community, and a 42-piece orchestra. Book via Ticketek, ANU’s Llewellyn Hall, Saturday 30 November, 7.30pm; canberrachoralsociety.org
2024 Canberra Plant Lover’s Fair: Whether you’re looking at getting into plants or the proud owner of your own indoor jungle, the Plant Lover’s Fair is for you. Bring a plant to the plant swap, meet local plant-related businesses and shop their wares, connect with other plant lovers, and have plant-related fun! Free community plant swap, free raffle, plant care demonstrations, local makers and plant retailers, indoor and plenty of free parking. The 2024 Canberra Plant Lover’s Fair is a Canberra Indoor Plants Facebook group event run by volunteers. It is open to the 3700+ members and any Canberra plant lover. Free Entry, Holt Neighbourhood Hall, Sunday 1 December 11am-3pm.
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