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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN CANBERRA THIS WEEKEND!
Every Monday for more than eight years, we’ve published This Week in The Can, our comprehensive guide to everything happening around the city this week – but sometimes it’s just too epic to get through!
That’s why each Friday we publish our Weekend Edit—a curated selection of events we think you’ll love!
DANCE DEGUSTATION
It’s a veritable feast of dancing and drinks! Warm up from the inside out and spend your Saturday afternoon pairing your nibbles and drinkies with your dance as we take you on a whirlwind taste test of DC Fit classes!
Choose one of two Dance Degustation menus where 30-minute DC Fit classes alternate between bouts of wine and food tastings.
PLUS everyone will walk away on the day with a complimentary goodie bag including a Frank Body coffee scrub, a Dance Degustation signature tumbler, a DC Fit water bottle, and lots more!
The 30-minute DC Fit samplers include Heels, Barre Body, Hip Hop, Zumba and a special offering of Relaxation.
All classes are beginner level. Open to ages 18+ only!
DANCE DEGUSTATION MENUS
- Full-bodied (Smooth) Course: Hip Hop, Heels, and Relaxation
- Bubbly Course: Zumba, Barre Body, and Heels
Price for members of the public or casual attendees of DC Fit is $40pp.
Happening Saturday 22 June from 1.30 – 5 pm at Dance Central, 13 – 15 Altree Court, Phillip.
Book online at dance-central.com.au.
Haig Park Welcome – Community Afternoon Tea
Let’s branch out and embrace our city’s backyard!
Head to Haig Park for afternoon tea in the park (our shout!) as Haig Park Experiments and City Renewal Canberra share their upcoming program to trial short-term events, activities and light-touch improvements to revitalise Haig Park.
Share a cuppa and learn about what you can expect to see over the next few months from June to October 2019.
The event will feature a Welcome to Country by Aunty Roslyn Brown, cake, coffee and nibbles from local businesses Sly Fox Coffee, Sweet Bones Bakery Cafe and Peking Spring – Floral Design, live music from local artists Hashemoto, and arts activities for the young (and young at heart).
Everyone is welcome. No RSVP required. Just bring a smile (and your keep cup)!
Happening Saturday 22 June from 1 – 3 pm in Haig Park at the corner of Lonsdale and Girrahween Streets, Braddon.
Find more information via Facebook.
WOMEN IN SPORT: RISING TO THE TOP – LIVE Q&A
Take some of the leading female athletes in Canberra, put them on a panel, and add 106.3’s Kristen Henry into the mix, and what have you got?
An inspirational panel of strong, powerful women, ready to answer your burning questions on what it takes to reach Olympic and World Champion standards.
Tickets include a complimentary drink on arrival, grazing platter and a $20 Canberra Centre Gift Card, you will also be automatically entered into a competition to WIN a $200 Canberra Centre Gift Card once you’ve signed in at the event.
If you need a bit of winter inspo – trust us, you don’t want to miss this!
Happening Saturday 22 June from 11 am – 12 pm at Canberra Centre.
See the website for more information.
BUDDING THEATRE PRESENTS PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Come and enjoy a dazzling new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice at Belconnen Theatre, Canberra.
Featuring a talented cast bringing to life Austen’s iconic characters, this is unmissable for any theatre-lover or Jane Austen fan! An ideal girls night out, date night, mother-daughter treat, work social event or entertainment for a weekend visit to Canberra.
Tickets: $55 adult / $35 concession.
See buddingtheatre.com for more information.
DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES MICKEY AND FRIENDS
The ultimate celebration of Mickey Mouse kicks off in Disney On Ice as the show celebrates Mickey and Friends and Disney’s Moana takes the ice for the first time in Australia.
This year, Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey to discover his favourite memory of all time. Using Mickey’s “Mouse Pad”, the show’s hosts encourage fans to be part of the action and help the gang venture though Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales. Along the way, families sail away with Moana as she displays courage to save her island on a high-seas adventure with the demigod, Maui.
Families will continue the journey to the wintry world of Arendelle as royal sisters Anna and Elsa discover true love and experience the mysterious magic of Fantasia as a Sorcerer’s Apprentice makes brooms come to life.
Follow the unforgettable Dory through the unexplored seas of the Pacific Ocean, join the Toy Story pals on an exciting adventure and experience the emotional rollercoaster of Inside Out.
“Live Your Story” alongside Disney Princesses as they use perseverance, determination and hard work to inspire Mickey and children around the world to share their favourite Disney memories.
Happening 20-23 June at AIS Arena, 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce.
See Ticketek for tickets and more information.
CHOCOLATE LOVERS CLUB @ PIALLIGO ESTATE
Do your friends love chocolate as much as you do? Invite them to join the Chocolate Lovers Club!
The Club will meet at Pialligo Estate where all members will enjoy chocolate treats and a tea, coffee or a special hot chocolate.
Sitting with your chosen club members, you can discuss agenda items such as Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate. Oh and don’t forget the “other business” item on the agenda – Wine!
The first Club meeting is Sunday 23rd June at 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm.
Take a look at the sample menu here. Your ticket includes chocolate treats and a tea, coffee or a special hot chocolate.
Happening Sunday 23 June at 11 am to 1 pm, 1 pm to 3 pm or 3 pm to 5 pm at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Avenue, Pialligo.
See the website for more information.
Please note: No refunds are available after purchase. Dietaries: Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available. Please notify us when making your booking.
Seating: When you book, please enter the name of your group (eg- “Amy’s party”) and the Estate will ensure that you are sitting with your group. You can always contact them on 02 6247 6060 at any time in the lead up to the day to confirm all of your group are on the seating plan next to each other.
TRUFFLE INFUSED WINTER WEEKENDS AT CELLAR DOOR
Truffle season is nearly upon us and Mt Majura are excited to include truffles at the cellar door as part of the winter tasting experience.
Come in to the cellar door at Mount Majura Vineyard to taste a flight of wines matched with truffled brie. Combining Flinders Estate triple cream brie a deliciously rich and creamy brie style cheese with truffles from neighbour Jayson at The Truffle Farm.
Every Saturday and Sunday from early June to late August.
Happening until 25 August from 10 am – 5 pm at Mount Majura Vineyard.
See mountmajura.com.au for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS AT PIALLIGO ESTATE
Pair delectable charcuterie and a selection of incredible wines on Fridays at Pialligo Estate.
Let the stunning views sweep you away while relaxing with friends tasting wine from the vineyard and sampling award-winning smoked meats.
Be amongst the first to enjoy the comfort and intimacy of the new extended garden pavilion or find some space on the lush grass listening to live entertainment and challenging your colleagues to a lawn game or two.
For the more adventurous, the Estate’s Horticulturalist and Sommelier will take small groups on tours of the vineyard, providing guests with a close-up of this year’s grapes and an understanding of what can be expected in the next Vintage.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite select from the generous charcuterie and cheese boards, share-plates or small meals from the Head Chef matched with wines of your choice from the Sommelier.
If it’s been a hectic week and you are after something with a bit more kick, try one of the Estate’s signature cocktails made straight from the fruits off the Estate’s very own orchard!
Call 6247 6060 to book a table in advance or just arrive on the day.
Happening every Friday except for public holidays from 4 – 8.30 pm (happy hour from 5 – 6 pm) at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.
See thepialligoestate.com.au/whats-on/friday-night-drinks for more information.
THE DRESSMAKER COSTUME EXHIBITION
Kate Winslet as Myrtle ‘Tilly’ Dunnage. Image supplied.
From 1950s Dungatar to 2019 Canberra, the original costumes from the hit film The Dressmaker will be on display at the NFSA from 18 April 2019.
Audiences will be able to go ‘behind the seams’ of a diverse range of elegant vintage fashion worn by Hollywood stars and home-grown acting talents including Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Judy Davis, Rebecca Gibney and more.
The exhibition, designed by Marion Boyce, features a spectacular range of haute couture worn by the film’s stars.
The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition celebrates the artistry of the film’s sumptuous designs, as well as the transformational power of fashion.
Showing until Sunday 18 August from 10 am – 4 pm at the National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton.
See nfsa.gov.au for more information.
PSYCH-K® BASIC WORKSHOP
Learn to simply and effectively change unwanted habits and stress.
You will be able to confidently and competently look at areas in life where you are wanting to create change, and be able to do so easily and quickly.
The subconscious mind is the storehouse for beliefs and perceptions. It’s the “autopilot” mind operating 24/7. It drives the car when we are consciously thinking of other things. It takes care of body operating systems like breathing. Most programs stored at subconscious originate from first 7 years of life…and can do with a bit of updating.
Ever feel like you aren’t reaching the potential of your conscious wisdom?
This three-day workshop teaches you a simple and easy skillset to update the Beliefs that may be limiting you in any area of life: relationships, career, health, spirituality, self-esteem, prosperity etc.
Happening 22 – 24 June 2019 from 9 am – 5 pm each day at Vitality Health Centre, Scollay Street, Greenway.
See the website for registrations or contact: Rosi Pletzer on 0422084009 or at rosi@mindsalign.com.au.
The Historical Expression of Chinese Art: Calligraphy and Painting from the National Museum of China
Calligraphy and painting are two treasures of traditional Chinese culture. For thousands of years artists have produced works that have sustained the practice of China’s most revered art and provided cultural nourishment for the Chinese people.
This Australian-first exhibition explores the breadth and tradition of Chinese calligraphy and painting through artworks from the National Museum of China’s collection. See exquisite paintings by three Chinese modern artists — Xie Yun, Xiao Lang and Wang Naizhuang —and an extraordinary 20-metre-long replica 18th-century scroll documenting Emperor Qianlong’s 1751 tour to the southern provinces.
A mesmerising and immersive animation brings the story of the scroll and its historical figures to life in intricate three-dimensional detail.
The National Museum of Australia’s Harvest of Endurance pictorial scroll, painted in the traditional gong bi style and representing two centuries of Chinese contact with, and migration to, Australia forms a companion element of the exhibition, with eight of its 50 metres on display.
This exhibition is part of a cultural exchange with the National Museum of China.
Free entry.
Showing until 28 July 2019 at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.
See nma.gov.au/chinese-art for more information.
CELLAR DOOR
Cellar Door is a wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene happening every Saturday from 3-6 pm. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct.
Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.
Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books.
Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.
Happening every Saturday from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon.
See the website for more details.
See canberratheatre for more information.
MONSTER’S AFTERNOON DELIGHT
Serene, methodical and exceptionally Monster.
Presenting a new Sunday afternoon blend, Monster Kitchen and Bar is adding a little extra flavour to your signature lazy day with its very own High Tea…
Amidst the hand-crafted furniture, bespoke artwork, and ambient lighting you will find the familiar flavours you have come to appreciate from the team at Monster with a range of exclusive tea flavours by Tea Garden co, tea-inspired cocktails, Champagne all complemented by black and gold fixtures.
Tickets $70 to $120.
Happening every Sunday from 1 pm at Monster Kitchen, Ovolo Nishi.
See Facebook for more information.
Inked: Australian Cartoons
Inked features a selection of the best cartoons from the National Library of Australia’s extensive collections.
The exhibition draws from over 14,000 cartoons by dozens of artists, from before the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 up to the present. Each work is a time capsule, offering a snapshot of Australian life.
Visitors will be captivated by the works on display by many greats of Australian cartooning, including Will Dyson, Judy Horacek, Michael Leunig, David Low, Phil May, Alan Moir, Bruce Petty, Martin Sharp, Cathy Wilcox and many more.
INKED: PLAY
Come and see the famous Gumnut Babies going off to war. Create your own cartoon or draw a protest sign to hang on our display wall. Get stuck into a book. Find all the hidden Inkie the Echidnas and explore whether the world is doomed or domed.
Inked Play is open daily as part of Inked: Australian Cartoons. Find it by following Inkie the Echidna.
Open 10 am to 5 pm every day until 21 July 2019
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