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From markets to music, this weekend there are 40+ issues to do round city.
Learn on for the very best occasions, exhibitions, motion pictures, stage reveals and extra.
Particular occasions + festivals
SouthFest Battle of the Bands
Bringing the Tuggeranong City Centre to life this Friday, the SouthFest Battle of the Bands will see Tuggeranong’s finest up and coming native bands (aged 15 to 19) performing stay and battling it out for the crown— and the chance to carry out at The Basement.
This free all ages occasion may even function way more than the music with youth-led actions, market stalls and meals. See you there?
Friday 11 November, 4 pm – 7 pm | Lake Tuggeranong Faculty Carpark, Nook of Cowlishaw and Pitman Streets, Greenway | tuggcc.com/southfest-in-the-suburbs
Artwork of Christmas Exhibition
It’s starting to look so much like Christmas—and Kinkora Gallery has a particular exhibition that can assist you rejoice. Paying tribute to the magic of Christmas, native artists Emily Birks, Julie Bradley, Fiona Boxall, Liz Faul, Fenja T. Ringl and Joan McKay are every showcasing a small variety of their artworks within the personal gallery.
Entry is free however bookings are important.
Saturday 12 November till Saturday 10 December | 5 Stornaway Street Queanbeyan | Tickets here.
M16 Artspace Annual Open Day
A champagne opening, the prospect to satisfy proficient artists and the chance to discover the M16 Artspace galleries—this seems like the proper Saturday. Head alongside to the M16 Artspace Annual Open Day to satisfy with artists and be taught all about their observe and concepts and see their artistic areas. A few of the artists will likely be promoting their work on the day, together with however not restricted to jewelry, textiles and work.
It’s additionally a superb alternative to discover the resident group arts organisations: NatureArt Lab, Canberra Artwork Workshop, Fingers-On Studio, Artists Society of Canberra, and studioMAP. There will likely be an array of artwork shows and demonstrations in every workshop so that you can get entangled with. Anybody need to enroll in a category or two?
Saturday 12 November, 11 am – 4 pm | 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | m16artspace.com.au
2022 WALK-A-THON Launch- Sydney Dingo Rescue
Head alongside to Lake Tuggeranong to assist increase a lot wanted funds for rescue dingoes! Carry the entire household (together with your 4 legged mates) and luxuriate in a dingo pet cuddle space, BBQ, leaping fort and a mini-market with goodies on your pets together with treats, toys, collars, bandanas and extra.
On the day there may even be a household fun-run (or stroll!) across the lake ($5 donation to enter, all contributors will obtain a participation certificates and a customized canine bandana).
Saturday 12 November, 9 am | Lake Tuggeranong | facebook.com/events
Dragons Abreast
Head alongside and check out dragon boating with Dragons Abreast. This occasion is for individuals who have had breast most cancers who’re in search of assist and assist in returning to an lively life and want to check out a enjoyable exercise which has been confirmed to be useful put up breast most cancers. Head alongside for a brief welcome and a few on land instruction on paddling method. This will likely be adopted by a scrumptious morning tea on the finish of the paddle the place contributors can chat with different ladies who’ve skilled breast most cancers.
Saturday 12 November, 9 am – 11 am | Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive | dacanberra.com
Narrabundah Household Enjoyable Day
Benefit from the warming climate on the Narrabundah Household Enjoyable Day hosted by Neighborhood Providers. There will likely be varied stalls, a BBQ, stay music, video games, kids’s actions, a petting zoo and extra.
Saturday 12 November, 10 am – 2pm | 63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah
The LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance
Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres in partnership with All The Queens Males and Meridian is proud to current the LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Membership as a part of the annual SpringOUT Pageant.
Dance Membership is an everyday secure area for LGBTIQ+ elders to specific themselves, with out worry of discrimination or judgement. The Dance Membership is a enjoyable alternative for elders to share tales and foster and strengthen group amongst LGBTIQ+ elders and their allies
Saturday 12 November | Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre, Ainslie | ainsliegorman.com.au
Canberra Storage Sale Path
Storage Sale Path is Australia’s pageant of pre-loved stuff, devoted to serving to you lengthen the lifetime of your stuff and discover the last word pre-loved gem. This yr you’ll be able to promote, store and be taught on the Storage Sale Path with the Path Tutorial collection of on-line workshops hosted by Aussie icons Barry du Bois, Annabel Crabb and Craig Reucassel in addition to two huge weekends of storage gross sales taking place throughout Canberra.
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November | Numerous places | garagesaletrail.com.au
Questacon Sensory Pleasant Session
Questacon, while superb generally is a bit overwhelming for many who want issues at a quieter quantity. That’s the reason they’re holding a sensory-friendly session the place mates and households are welcome to come back alongside for a low-sensory Spectacular Science Present! You can even spend the hour earlier than the present exploring all of the rooms and having fun with the area earlier than the crowds descend.
Sunday 13 November, 8 am – 9:30 am | Questacon, Parkes | questacon.com.au
DESIGN Canberra Pageant
All through the month, over 200 occasions, exhibitions, talks, excursions, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios, and open properties will likely be showcased as aside of DESIGN Canberra, remodeling the nation’s capital. The pageant, now in its eighth yr, is for all pursuits and ages and most occasions are free. Take a look at the DESIGN Canberra web site to see what’s on across the capital.
Till Sunday 20 November | Numerous places | designcanberrafestival.com
SouthFest
Returning after a few years away the South facet will likely be reworked this month. Whether or not it’s markets, music, sport, artwork, dance, the setting or simply the group coming collectively that you’re into, SouthFest within the Suburbs has one thing for you! With over 50 actions unfold out over three weeks discover the proper option to rejoice your own home.
Till Sunday 20 November | Numerous places | tuggcc.com
Florey Honest
Leisure and music, meals and market stalls, face portray and fairy floss, prizes to be received and extra! Florey Honest can have a spread of group, volunteering and sporting organisations to attach and create alternatives for households to get entangled in sporting, musical and cultural actions.
Particular Company: Kulture Break and Canberra Lego Customers Group as featured in The Canberra Brick Present.
Saturday 12 November, 11 am – 2 pm | Florey Major College, 57 Ratcliffe Crescent, Florey | facebook.com/FloreyFair
Meals + Wine
The Grounds of Bhoomi
The Desk is all set on the Glass Vergola for the festivities to start. Head alongside and benefit from the breath-taking area, beautiful canapés and drinks, impeccable service, jazz piano efficiency, fortunate door luxurious reward hamper and the environment so inviting you by no means wish to depart.
Saturday 12 November | The Grounds of Bhoomi, Bonner | Eventbrite.com.au
Cressida Campbell: Grazing by the Backyard
Impressed by Cressida Campbell’s love of gardens and shared meals between mates, the Nationwide Gallery is internet hosting Grazing by the Backyard. Design your personal grazing expertise and select from a number of scrumptious scones with ribbon sandwiches, native grazing boards or a country pizza flatbread ready day by day. Espresso espresso, specialty tea or wine and beer may even be obtainable, excellent for a lightweight lunch within the Gallery’s eating room with scenic views of the Sculpture Backyard and Lake Burley Griffin.
Till Sunday 19 February 2023 | Nationwide Gallery of Australia | nga.gov.au
Stage + display
Chalkface
What occurs within the employees room, stays within the employees room. Performed by the unbelievable Catherine McClements, Pat is a jaded, stalwart main college instructor who isn’t afraid to voice her opinions: all youngsters are terrors, the varsity’s a zoo and her colleagues are nitwits. Enter Anna, performed by Stephanie Somerville, who’s bright-eyed, idealistic and simply out of college. Anna’s going to alter the world, one gold star at a time.
Till Saturday 12 November | The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Cunard British Movie Pageant
A few of the best British movies are coming to your screens this October on the Cunard British Movie Pageant hosted by Palace Cinema! It would function huge names resembling Stephen Frears, Sally Hawkins, Colin Farrell and Invoice Nighy, and can embody the extremely anticipated premier of Mrs. Harris goes to Paris! Another motion pictures that will likely be displaying embody quite a few James Bond movies, Emily, the story of Emily Brontë, The Misplaced King and a lot extra.
Till Wednesday 16 November | Palace Electrical Cinemas | britishfilmfestival.com.au
Canberra Quick Movie Pageant
Let the screenings start. From Friday 4 November via till Sunday 20 November, head alongside to the Canberra Quick Movie Pageant to take pleasure in 18 screening periods showcasing a wealth of expertise in a spread of movies, animations and music movies, all concerning matters like gender politics and sexuality, masculinity and psychological well being and First Nations’ tales.
Till Sunday 20 November | Numerous places | csff.com.au
Japanese Movie Pageant
Get pleasure from a chew of Japanese tradition on the twenty sixth Japanese Movie Pageant (JFF) in Australia: the biggest celebration of Japanese movie within the nation. Bringing new and previous movies to native audiences, there’s sure to be one thing to swimsuit everybody’s tastes on this yr’s line-up!
Till Sunday 20 November | Palace Electrical, Acton | japanesefilmfestival.com.au
Music
The Celebration of Swing
Nostalgic, unforgettable music from essentially the most well-known huge bands of the Nineteen Forties. The Celebration of Swing is live performance spectacular honouring the well-known American Huge Band leaders and their Orchestras from the 1940’s, the golden period of swing.
Saturday 12 November | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatre.com.au
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen is amongst the best rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as essentially the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in modern rock.
Now, recent of the heels of the profitable Bohemian Rhapsody film, comes an all new Queen tribute present from well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane. Thomas together with his scorching band Bohemian Rhapsody deliver again to life the visible pleasure, sound and stage vitality as witnessed at a Queen live performance.
Saturday 12 November | The Q, Queanbeyan | theq.net.au
Buddy Holly in Live performance
Let’s return to the place all of it started – Rock & Roll at its highest! Throughout this dynamic two-hour manufacturing present, Scot Robin who performed the lead position within the smash hit musical “Buddy”, collectively together with his Crickets, will carry out over thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit songs.
Sunday 13 November | The Q, Queanbeyan | theq.net.au
Brahms Symphony No. 2
It’s the ultimate live performance of the yr–and it’s a thriller. Beneath the baton of Music Director Louis Sharpe, Nationwide Capital Orchestra presents a “thriller overture” by a extremely proficient German composer who was a recent of Beethoven and Brahms earlier than being joined by proficient soloist Teresa Rabe for the Canberra premiere of the “Night time and Now” Flute Concerto.
Head alongside to listen to the ultimate triumphant chords ring out after an fulfilling yr of performances.
Sunday 13 November | The Q, Queanbeyan | Tickets here.
Coal Miners Daughter
Multi-awarded, look-alike songstress, Amber Pleasure Poulton, brings Coal Miner’s Daughter – the mega-hits and tales of inspirational pioneer and famous person Loretta Lynn, to Australia this yr, following a sold-out nationwide tour run in 2017.
Sunday 13 November | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatre.com.au
Bower
Carried out by Genevieve Lacey (recorders) and Marshall McGuire (harp), Bower is a mild expertise of music and light-weight. Impressed by bowerbirds and their obsessive accumulating habits, Bower is a musical haven, conjured from beautiful fragments. Music previous and new, acquainted and yet-to-be found, sumptuously lit, elegantly staged, and superbly carried out: as a stay expertise Bower is a 60-minute balm for the soul.
Sunday 13 November | The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatre.com.au
Nationwide Capital Orchestra Brahms
The Nationwide Capital Orchestra, below the baton of Music Director Louis Sharpe, is happy to current its ultimate live performance for the yr, commencing with a “thriller overture” by a extremely proficient German composer who was a recent of Beethoven and Brahms. They’ll then be joined by proficient soloist Teresa Rabe for the Canberra premiere of the flute concerto “Night time and Now” by Elena Kats-Chernin. The ultimate work on this system is the Symphony No. 2 by Johannes Brahms.
Sunday 13 November | The Q, Queanbeyan | theq.net.au
Exhibitions
Canberra Potters 2022 Members’ Exhibition
Showcasing a few of the finest work created by the Canberra Potters during the last 12 months, head alongside to Canberra’s main ceramic present of the yr. Count on an inexhaustible breadth of ceramic arts, showcasing innumerable mixtures of constructing, adorning and firing methods to create works which are distinctive in type, texture and color.
Till Sunday 4 December | 1 Aspinall St, Watson | canberrapotters.com.au
Kath Inglis – Entanglements
within the(mis)use of plastic and the numerous impacts on marine environments? At this exhibition you’ll see a set of latest works by Kath Inglis jewelry investigating the marine algae (seaweed) assortment on the State Herbarium of South Australia. To view the exhibition name 0433694669 or e mail gallery@bilk.com.au for the tackle.
Saturday 12 November | Bilk Gallery | bilk.com.au
Choice
This exhibitions showcases new works by Daniel DiCaprio, Marian Hosking, Julie Blyfield, Zachery Lechtenberg, Melissa Cameron, Takashi Kojima, Fumiki Taguchi, Claire McArdle, Jill Hermans and different artists represented at Bilk Gallery. Go to the complete assortment on-line or to view the exhibition name 0433694669 or e mail gallery@bilk.com.au for the tackle.
Saturday 12 November | Bilk Gallery | bilk.com.au
Terraform by David Lindesay
Talking to our need to regulate the setting and the imprints left by our presence, Lindesay’s images depict locations that seem to exist naturally however are human-made. Reflecting the inherent pressure between wild and contrived nature, these images are marked, carved, and defaced in a course of that intervenes straight into and onto the movie.
Till Saturday 12 November | PhotoAccess, 30 Manuka Cir, Griffith | photoaccess.org.au
Earth to Photos by Melanie Cobham
Addressing migration, colonisation and belonging via a acutely aware statement of nature and its unfolding, Earth to Photos embodies the fraught translations between the analogue and the digital, between gesture and picture, and between communication and misunderstanding.
Till Saturday 12 November | PhotoAccess, 30 Manuka Cir, Griffith | photoaccess.org.au
Discovered Perceptions by Tessa Ivison
Discovered Perceptions explores the infinite variety of methods we are able to understand and interpret the world. Historically, cameras are used to share a photographer’s perspective. Nonetheless, in Discovered Perceptions, Ivison asks what if the digicam has its personal approach of seeing?
Till Saturday 12 November | PhotoAccess, 30 Manuka Cir, Griffith | photoaccess.org.au
Nice Goddess
Created by Sally Blake, that is her third exhibition exploring regenerative symbolism in historical European mythology via drawings and wire sculptures. Filled with spirals, labyrinths and multitudes of patterns which are drawn inside the Goddess’s physique, the generative feminine type of Sally’s drawings seems repeatedly in European mammoth, ivory, ceramic and stone collectible figurines from c. 30,000 – 10,000 BCE.
Till Sunday 13 November | Grainger Gallery, Studio 1 & 2, Constructing 3.3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
Web Works
Paying tribute to our conventional weavers and these historical cultural practices via the modern medium of glass, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello’s exhibition concentrates on “the extremely stunning types of conventional woven eel traps, fish traps and baskets, fish scoops, sieves, scoops and dillibags of our peoples, searching for to evoke the interaction of sunshine and type present in these objects.”
Till Sunday 13 November | Grainger Gallery, Studio 1 & 2, Constructing 3.3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
Autumn Bounty
That includes the work of well-known Canberra artist, ceramicist and sculptor Camelia Smith, this exhibition embraces the glory of this previous Autumn Bounty from her Kambah backyard, in a bunch of nonetheless life miniatures together with a number of copy luminous watercolour prints and sculptures.
Till Sunday 13 November | Designer Op Store Emporium, Corner Of Barrier Road And, 1 Lyell St, Fyshwick | dosemporium.com.au
Viewfinder: Pictures from the Nineteen Seventies to Now
That includes 125 photographs from the final 50 years, all uniquely captured by celebrated documentary photographers, Viewfinder is an exhibition that gives an interesting glimpse into the altering face of Australia.
Stroll via the exhibition and also you’ll see the faces and tales of migrants, shearers, dancers, miners, gardeners, surfers, and bronzed our bodies on the seashore—nevertheless it additionally reveals how a lot pictures has developed over time, from black and white captures to the colourful high-definition photographs of right now.
This can be a reflective exhibition that may be loved by all ages. Learn extra here.
Nationwide Library of Australia | Till Sunday 30 April 2023 | nla.gov.au
The Waterhouse Pure Science Artwork Prize
Celebrating its 20th yr, the Nationwide Archives of Australia’s newest exhibition showcases artists’ interpretations of the scientific properties that encompass us. Exploring nature’s triumphs, disasters, and the scientific points we presently face, the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize is a multimedia assortment that encourages artists to supply their view of the world.
A much-loved fixture in lots of artwork calendars, come discover the wonder and destruction of pure sciences by some extremely proficient artists.
Till Sunday 13 November | Nationwide Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Parkes | naa.gov.au
Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop
On this exhibition, influential Australian Chinese language artist Lindy Lee explores identification, historical past, spirituality and our relationship to the cosmos. She creates meditative works utilizing gentle, shadow and scale throughout many artforms. Moon in a Dew Drop takes an in-depth take a look at 4 many years of extraordinary observe.
Till Thursday 3 December | Canberra Museum & Gallery, London Circuit | cmag.com.au
The Robert F!NK Nationwide Metallic Prize
We’re all obsessive about the F!nk jug (whats up Christmas current inspo), however do you know that there’s a Robert Foster F!NK Nationwide Metallic Prize celebrating excellent work within the area of latest metalworking?
Recognising the distinctive ability and progressive design of each established and rising designers and craftspeople, head alongside to see the work of 10 finalists and see the winners of the three awards: a longtime artist, an rising artist, and an acquisition prize.
Till Saturday 10 December | Craft ACT, Stage 1, North Constructing, 180 London Circuit | designcanberrafestival.com.au
Seeing Seventies: Pictures Competitors
There’s no denying that Canberra has some iconic structure—and this exhibition at Craft ACT is the last word celebration of design within the 70s. Capturing the very best of Canberra’s design and structure from the last decade, the exhibition has over 90 images from skilled and novice photographers—excellent for spending a day immersing your self in structure and artwork.
Till Saturday 10 December | Craft ACT, Stage 1, North Constructing, 180 London Circuit | designcanberrafestival.com.au
Swooming, Shimmering, Glowing
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is swooning, shimmering, and glowing its option to the top of 2022 with the Spring exhibitions, Swoon! We’re Dizzy with JOY!, by Fingers On Studio and All That Glitters by native artists Helen Braund, Tiffany Cole, Romany Fairall, Michele Grimston and Emma Rani Hodges.
Till Saturday 17 December | Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Tuggeranong | tuggeranongartscentre.com
Meeting
Angelica Mesiti explores the notion of how communities are shaped via shared motion and communication. A mixture of dance, music, verbal, and non-verbal musical types, Mesiti reveals the completely different ancestries that make up fashionable Australia whereas investigating the character of connection
Till Sunday 29 January 2023 | The Nationwide Gallery | nga.gov.au
Blanche Tilden – ripple impact: a 25 yr survey
An artist with a world status within the fields of latest jewelry and studio glass, this 25-year survey of the Tilden’s work reveals her outstanding and critically acclaimed observe.
This main survey exhibition consists of each historic and modern works wanting on the key themes of mechanical motion, and industrial and architectural makes use of of glass in addition to a collection of photographic portraits of collectors sporting their Tilden jewelry or ‘bringing out their Blanche.’
Till Sunday 12 February 2023 | Canberra Museum & Gallery, London Circuit | designcanberrafestival.com.au
JamFactory ICON Tom Moore: Considerable Surprise
Born in Canberra, Tom Moore is one in all Australia’s main glass artists and over the course of his profession has carved out a singular voice in Australian glass artwork making. Count on to see ybrid creatures of half animal, vegetable, mineral and private resembling ‘plantbirds’ and ‘photofishcars’ that critique the present human situation and the affect people have wrought on our surroundings.
Till Sunday 12 February 2023 | Canberra Museum & Gallery, London Circuit | cmag.com.au
Markets
The Little Burley Market
The staff from Native Village Markets, who revitalised Haig Park with their farmers and foodies market are launching The Little Burley Market, a bespoke market by the lake. Launching on the opening day of Floriade, the market will provide a various array of multicultural meals, much-loved drinks and brunchables, stunning blooms, regionally made artwork, style, pictures and homewares, artisan bread, delectable pastries, seafood, smoked charcuterie, truffles, meats, pet treats and way more. See you there?
Each Saturday, 9am – 1.30pm | Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Sutton Village Markets
A brand new farmers market has entered the Canberra area. Positioned solely thirty minutes away in Sutton, take a Sunday drive to take pleasure in some leisure and the prospect to discover a bit slice of the countryside. The recent and native produce can be a plus!
Fortnightly | Nook of Camp and Victoria Road, Sutton | suttonvillagecountrymarkets.com.au
Previous Bus Depot Markets
With greater than 100 stalls (together with your previous favourites), you’ll have the prospect to buy an excellent number of Australian-made, handcrafted and premium merchandise. Sneak a stroll across the foreshore when you’re down there.
9.30 am – 2.30 pm Sunday | Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | obdm.com.au
Capital Area Farmers Markets
With greater than 100 stallholders every week, the Capital Area Farmers Market at EPIC Park has countless choices in the case of freshly picked, grown and handcrafted produce.
Fill the backyard utilizing their nice number of native and panorama vegetation, fruit timber, seedlings and shrubs or fill your abdomen with freshly baked bread, truffles, macarons and croissants.
7 am–11.30 am Saturday | Exhibition Park in Canberra | capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
Southside Farmers Markets
This village market is situated at Canberra Faculty, making it the proper place to duck in to seize what you want (and perhaps just a few belongings you don’t). Order an egg and bacon roll to begin the morning as you discover the very best of recent seasonal veggies, handmade pasta and pet treats.
8 am–11.30 am Sunday | 2 Launceston Road, Phillip | facebook.com
