Eight of the best activities on across Canberra this weekend, 25-27 February. If you’re keen to get out and experience some culture, food, and more, look no further.
Friday 25 February
Ruthless at The Q
The all-female camp ‘killer’ cult classic musical, Ruthless tells the story of the beautiful and talented 8-year-old Tina Denmark who will do anything to play the lead in her school play.
Ruthless is on at The Q, Queanbeyan, until 12 March; theq.net.au
The 95th Royal Canberra Show
In 2022, the Royal Canberra Show is back at EPIC for it’s 95th iteration, running 25-27 February. Explore the animal and showbag pavilions, watch the competitions and attractions in the main arena and around the grounds, venture into sideshow alley, and chow down on proper festival food like we haven’t been able to in years.
Gates will be open from 8.30am to 10pm Friday and Saturday, closing at 6pm on Sunday; click here for more.
READ MORE: What to expect at the 95th Royal Canberra Show
Omar Musa at The Street
Join the local poet, author and rapper as he brings to life poems from his acclaimed book Killernova before he embarks on a European book tour later in the year.
Musa will be testing out new work in an intimate setting at The Street, City West, 25 February 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au
In Their Footsteps at The Courtyard Studio
A play based on the true accounts of five women who served in Vietnam, exploring their experiences working in war zones, their struggles to be recognised heroes, their loss of faith and the friendships they forged in the face of trauma.
In Their Footsteps is on 25-26 February 7pm at The Courtyard Studio, Civic; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Saturday 26 February
Summersalt at Stage 88
A one-day blockbuster concert featuring Missy Higgins, Xavier Rudd, Birds of Tokyo and more at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park, this weekend 26 February; head to summersaltmusic.com.au for more.
Haiku Hands at UC Hub
The Australian dance-pop collective bring their We Got Vinyl tour to UC Hub, Bruce, 26 February 7pm; moshtix.com.au
Sunday 27 February
Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival
Eat your way around the world, dance to a new beat, and have a super day out at the Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival. The festival is about colour, movement, food, love and learning the many amazing cultures that make up our community. This year’s event will include international performers, market stalls, sporting demonstrations, more craft activities for the kids, and even more food.
The Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival will take place at Queanbeyan Park, Sunday, 27 February 10am-4pm; click here for more.
Chicken Wing Festival at Reload
Prepare to be astounded by the insane variation of chicken wings brought to you all in the one place! Alongside an array of wings, the festival will include “lots of” craft beer and other alcohol, music, food challenges, and plenty more.
Check out the Chicken Wing Festival at Reload Bar and Token Arcade, Civic, 27 February; explorehidden.com
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