This Week in The Can is your essential guide to what’s happening in Canberra. From theatre to sport, food and wine to music, and much much more!

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WHAT NOT TO MISS

Pialligo Estate’s Spring Long Lunch in the Olive Grove

Pialligo Estate welcomes you to come and relax while they take you to another world!

Pialligo is taking the tables out of the restaurant and into the olive grove for a long lunch to remember. Let the wine flow as you relish the glory of a day in amongst the trees at their stunning Estate orchard or olive grove.

You’ll be treated to a scrumptious and elaborate sharing menu designed by Pialligo’s Executive Chef just for this event which will celebrate the wonder that is spring and its gorgeous fruit and vegetable harvest.

To make this a complete feast for all of the senses, there’ll also be an oyster station, a gin bar, and with bottomless bubbles, the flow won’t stop until you do! This is a memorable experience not to be missed, so book your table now.

And just when you think it can’t get any better, there’ll be an after-party at the new Pialligo Fields bar with live acoustic music from Steve Amos, local talent from Tuchasoul!

Cost: $99 per person, includes an Oyster bar, a Spring Sharing Menu feast designed by Executive Chef, bottomless Pialligo Estate Regional Wines, tea and coffee.

Happening Friday 25 October from 12 pm until late at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.

See thepialligoestate.com.au for more information.

Oh Baby—Canberra Baby & Beyond Expo

For the past five years, the Canberra Baby and Beyond Expo has helped local parents navigate the journey through bump, baby and beyond by combining a stylish and fun shopping experience with expert advice, support services and fantastic entertainment.

With new owners and a new look, Oh Baby! Canberra is now expanding to reach children up to preschool age and endeavours to have something for dads too!

Over one big weekend, October 26 & 27 Oh Baby! Canberra will have great entertainment, including an appearance by Jimmy Giggle and also a reading by local children’s author Tania McCartney, fairy dancing, presentations, panel talks, food trucks and heaps more!

Happening 26-27 October at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham.

See ohbabycanberra.com.au for more information.

West Side Story

Hailed as the greatest Broadway musical of all time, West Side Story is the modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet; this tragic love story tells the tale of two young people whose happiness is destroyed by the hate of two enemy camps in New York City’s urban jungle. The “Jets”, sons of previous immigrants to America, battle the new arrivals from Puerto Rico, the “Sharks”, for domination of the streets.

The moment the curtain first went up on the original West Side Story on Broadway, musical theatre changed forever.

Powerhouse creatives Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins produced an iconic dance musical that has swept audiences off their feet for over 60 years.

Bernstein’s world-famous score features unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, which have been universally adored for generations.

Happening until 27 October at Canberra Theatre Centre.

See canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/west-side-story for tickets and more information.

GX – Ginninderry Experience Display Village Opening Weekend

Ginninderry will launch its much-anticipated display village with a huge weekend of free celebrations on 26 and 27 October.

Called the Ginninderry Experience (or GX for short), this is a display village with a difference. You’ll find 16 cutting-edge display homes, explore sustainability and local arts trails, learn from a range of fascinating speakers and demonstrations and be amazed by Mini-G – a 27sqm fully furnished ‘tiny house’.

The opening weekend celebration will see the streets of GX will come alive with a packed weekend of entertainment, food and family fun. Meet Scott Cam from The Block and Paul West from River Cottage Australia. Head to the main stage for performances from the Teeny Tiny Stevies and Junkyard Beats, blend your own smoothie on a fleet of cool blender bikes and so much more.

There will also be lots to keep the kids entertained with face painting, games and a wide range of activities.

Make sure you download the handy GX App before the weekend. In a first for an Australian display village, you’ll be able to scan markers throughout the village to learn more about the latest design and sustainability features or the artists behind almost 100 pieces on display throughout the village.

Happening Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October from 10 am-4 pm at the Ginninderry Display Village, 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt.

See ginninderry.com/sales/display-village for more information.

Farrah’s Liquor Collective HOTTEST 100 WINES – ON TASTING

The festive season is here and Farrah’s Liquor Collective (FLC) is here to help you gear up for the festive season with a fresh new take on retail.

FLC’s producer-to-consumer model means they have access to fantastic rarely-seen products, delivering you savings of up to 70% off normal retail prices.

If you haven’t experienced FLC before, their Hottest 100 tasting this Saturday 26 October is the perfect opportunity—it’s a chance to try some amazing wine and  discover how FLC is changing the way we buy wine.

But wait, there’s more! FLC is also offering a 10% discount off their already-brilliant pricing on any 12 bottles or more purchased—find your favorite new wine, or stock up for the festive season!

Keep an eye on FLC’s Instagram and Facebook to find out more about the business, and the producers and products they support.

9 am to 5 pm Saturday 26 October at 8 Townsville Street, Fyshwick.

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Enjoy the spectacular visual of 3,000 shimmering candles at the 17th annual Canberra Nara Candle Festival, as we celebrate the 26th year of the Sister City relationship shared between Canberra and Nara, Japan.

Visitors will be mesmerised by the sounds of Japanese music and enchanting lighting that highlights the features of the beautiful Peace Park. The festival brings together a wide variety of Japanese and Australian culture, with arts and crafts such as calligraphy, lantern making, and origami. Demonstrations of martial arts and drumming will also be taking place throughout the night.

A wide range of authentic Japanese cuisine will be available, offering new taste sensations to fuel you through the night. Rotary will also be serving brews from Capital Brewing Co., as well as a special Nara-inspired dessert.

Free entry, food and drinks available for purchase.

Saturday 26 October 2019 from 4 pm – 9 pm at the Canberra Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla.

Bitten x Futurefoods

Bitten Goodfoods in partnership with Temporada presents an unparalleled evening of future foods with style.

Join Bitten Goodfoods for a seductive introduction to foods for your future. For one night only Bitten Goodfoods in partnership with Temporada offers guests a roving degustation to ensure we make it to the future.

Culinary beliefs will be transformed as guests experience every morsel of food with both superpowers and style.

On arrival, be handed a cocktail made adventurous with double-extract superfood mushrooms– an adaptogen cocktail to keep you on your toes. Over the course of the night, progressive ingredients come together in this unparalleled dining experience. The sexy, sultry vibes continue all night long with local winery Ravensworth and local gluten-free brewery Wild Polly quenching the thirsts of all guests.

Allow renowned Temporada chef Dave Young to be your apothecary; getting your adrenal balanced and switching on your body and brain while giving you the insight you need to adapt your home cooking with ingredients you’ve never thought to cook with before.

Embrace modern foods, elevate your night and experience the future. It’s time to get ahead–but first, like every good party you’ll need a ticket.

Tickets are $120+bf and include a cocktail on arrival, all food and wine and a gift bag valued at $60.

Happening Thursday 24 October from 7.30 – 10 pm at Temporada, 15 Moore Street, Canberra City.

See Eventbrite for more information.

 

Goulburn Toyota Gundaroo Music Festival

The annual Goulburn Toyota Gundaroo Music Festival is an all ages, all music lover’s festival designed to use music to bring people together, to enjoy 12 hours of live, professionally staged music, showcasing well-known talent and supporting local and emerging talent.

The Festival – started with an idea that much-loved local resident Scott Windsor had which gained momentum when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Since his dream became a reality (with the help of his community) back in 2013, more than $150,000 has been raised for those living with MND in the region, proving that it is a festival that truly gives back. Scott sadly lost his battle with MND—but his legacy will live forever through music, family and fun at the festival.

This year’s event will feature The Black Sorrows—which will undoubtedly be a huge drawcard for fans.

The organisers have a whole weekend of events planned (and discounts across the village for ticket holders), kicking off on the Friday 25 October at the Gundaroo Colonial Inn with live music by Australian Idol Luke Dickens and CMAA award winner Luke Austen.

Ticket prices start from $20 for concession holders, kids under 11 are free (and there is a dedicated free Kidzone at the event) and can be bought online at Ticketek or on the day from the gate.

There are food and craft stalls onsite, and the epic Fireworks Australia show kicks off at 8.30 pm sharp.

There are free return buses all day from Gungahlin and camping available in the Village, and yep you can even BYO to the event.

So bring your picnic rug, your esky and escape your every day for a great cause.

Cost: Concession $20, Adult $30, Family (incl. 3 children) $70, kids 11 and under free.

Happening Saturday 26 October from 10 am-10 pm at Gundaroo Park, Gundaroo.

Find out more on the Facebook newsfeed @GMF4MND and check out gundaroomusicfestival.com

WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia

WOMEN IN VOGUE: Celebrating 60 years in Australia showcases 60 years of the Vogue Australia archive together with a special tribute to some remarkable Australian women who have featured in the pages of Vogue, and includes iconic portraits of Kylie Minogue and Elle Macpherson, among others.

Rare examples of archived magazines will be on show, from the early decades of publication through to bold photographs of women of the 21st century.

Cost: Tickets are now on sale ($12 adults, $10 concession, under 18 years free). Her Canberra readers receive a special discounted price $10

Happening until 24 November at National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes.

See portrait.gov.au for more information.

Growing Families: surrogacy and egg donor seminar

Growing Families (formerly Families Through Surrogacy) is a non-profit educator who has been providing best practice education and advice on donor and surrogacy options to Australians for the last six years.

Their events focus on the needs of singles and couples who need help to achieve their dream of a family, as well as providing information and support to surrogates and donors.

Each year they hold a large national conference, as well as smaller seminars in Australian capital cities. These events put parents, surrogates and donors front and centre, sharing their extraordinary stories of creating families.

These events are supported by charities such as Surrogacy Australia as well as international IVF clinics and surrogacy agencies with particular expertise in the area.

As part of a six-city national series, on Saturday 26 October Growing Families will run their annual Canberra seminar, featuring talks from international experts as well as local mums, dads and surrogates who have successfully navigated this complex landscape.

One speaker at the Canberra seminar will be surrogate Sarah Bagnall–a mum to two girls of her own. Sarah was keen to help another couple in need by carrying a child for them, so joined relevant social media groups and started connecting with potential recipients.

Finally, she attended a Families Through Surrogacy event where she met Melbourne couple Lauryn and David. Six months later she had offered to carry for them, culminating in the birth of Everlie. Sarah will share her experiences and coping with the hurdles along the way.

Cross-border, long-distance relationships between couples and surrogates can be complicated, particularly in Australia. As a result, charity Surrogacy Australia has launched a service to help screen, introduce and support all parties.

Details of this, as well as the latest developments in offshore surrogacy programs will be the focus of Growing Families October Canberra seminar.

Cost: $20 general entry

Happening Saturday 26 October from 2.30-6 pm at  Statesman Hotel, Theodore Street, Curtin.

See growingfamilies.org for more information.

Beauty Night Markets + free HerCanberra gin cocktails

We can’t think of a better way to finish up the work week than with a pamper session (and a free gin cocktail, if you’re into that!),

Throughout Temple of Beauty at Canberra Centre (from 27 September until 27 October), every Friday night the Beauty Night Markets will be the place to chill out and ring in the weekend.

We’re talking complementary treatments, live music, free HerCanberra x The Canberra Distillery French Earl Grey gin cocktails and an indulgent candy cart.

Happening every Friday night from 5 pm to 8 pm until 25 October at the Temple of Beauty (Ground Level, near R. M. Williams) at Canberra Centre.

See canberracentre.com.au for more information.

Silent Auction to raise money for Human and Hope Association

Join Human and Hope Association Inc (HHA Inc) for a relaxed evening exploring the power of sustainable development practices on Wednesday 23 October.

Learn about the locally lead development work that we fund in Cambodia while sharing some canapés and drinks with sustainably-minded Canberrans at this free mid-week silent auction event held at The Mosaic Room, generously provided by Ovolo Nishi hotel.

There will be canapés provided thanks to All IT Solutions, with alcohol available for purchase at the bar.

The evening will include live music, and guests will have the chance to learn about the work that HHA Inc funds in Cambodia, equipping Cambodian’s to help themselves out of poverty and to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in their communities.

All funds raised during the evening will go directly towards the work of HHA Inc, meaning the evening will be a great chance to unwind after work, network with locals, learn about the hot topic of sustainable the develop, and importantly, contribute towards the important work of HHA Inc.

During a silent auction, there will be an opportunity to support HHA Inc’s work by bidding on a range of items and experiences of varying value donated by generous local business.

Cost: Event entry is free. RSVP: Please let Simon know by email (simon.matuzelski@gmail.com) or phone (0430000247) if you will be attending, as numbers are limited

Happening Wednesday 23 October from 6-8 pm at The Mosaic Room, Ovolo Nishi, 2 Philip Law Street, NewActon.

Cut-Crease Makeup Masterclass with Danh Doan

Born and raised in Canberra, Danh offers over 9 year’s experience as a self-taught make-up artist. With Cut-Crease Makeup leading the way as the latest makeup trend, Danh will teach you the skills you need to really enhance your next look.

By the end of his masterclass you will know how to perfectly blend any eyeshadow, cut-a-crease, and achieve a flawless base & glow with your makeup

Part of Canberra Centre’s Temple of Beauty–discover a land devoted to all things beauty, with an insta-worthy Beauty Temple, special events, giveaways, a pop-up gin bar, beauty night markets and more.

Don’t miss special guests Shani Grimmond, Elle Ferguson, Rae Morris and Vogue Editors Remy Rippon and Kaila Matthews. Come and be immersed in the beautiful.

Cost: $10.

Happening Sunday 27 October from 11 am-12 pm at Canberra Centre’s Temple of Beauty, Level One (outside R.M. Williams).

See cc.sproutix.com.au/event for more information.

Game Masters: The Exhibition

With the opening of Game Masters: The Exhibition, the NFSA turns into Australia’s biggest video game arcade with the world’s greatest designers, characters and 80 playable games.

Game Masters is an interactive journey through five decades of video game history, offering both a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the world’s most popular characters and franchises and a chance to play them.

Featuring interviews, never-before-seen concept artwork, an amazing display of vintage consoles and collectable items, and 80 playable games, visitors won’t want to leave!

Created and curated by ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Game Masters first opened in Melbourne in 2012. It has since toured to nine museums worldwide including venues in the USA, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland and Sweden. Much loved by audiences around the globe, the exhibition has been updated to include the latest gaming blockbusters as well as Australian creations.

Game Masters is divided into three sections: Arcade Heroes, Game Changers and Indies. It features unique experiences such as a spectacular multiplayer dance stage for Dance Central 3(2012), hands-on experiential music booths and a selection of original classic arcade machines from the 1970s and ‘80s acquired especially for the exhibition, all playable in their original form. See the full list of 80 playable games and their Australian classifications.

Sign up to join the Game Masters club and receive the latest news from the NFSA plus updates about special gaming events and guests, and exclusive offers and discounts.

Open daily 10 am–4 pm until Monday 9 March 2020 at the National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton.

See the nfsa.gov.au for tickets and more information.

TEMPLE OF BEAUTY

Visit Canberra Centre to discover a land devoted to all things beauty, with an insta-worthy Beauty Temple, special events, giveaways, a pop-up gin bar (with HerCanberra French Earl Grey gin!), beauty night markets and more.

Plus, don’t miss special guests Shani Grimmond, Elle Ferguson, Rae Morris, Danh Doan and Vogue Editors Remy Rippon and Kaila Matthews. Come and be immersed in the beautiful.

Happening until 27 October at Canberra Centre, Level One (Outside R.M. Williams).

See canberracentre.com.au for more information.

Out & Loud Choral Festival

The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire is delighted to be hosting the 2019 Out & Loud choral festival from 24-28 October.

The festival, which has occurred every three years since 2001, celebrates pride in the LGBTQI+ community through music.

The festival is the only occasion when choirs from most Australian capital cities and Auckland meet to share the joy of singing, socialising, inspiring and learning from each other.

The Canberra Qwire, which celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year welcomes all members of the public to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community during the festival by attending the iconic venue performances, Gala Concert and even the Party on Saturday night!

Canberra Qwire would love the opportunity to have the festival featured in media articles during the lead up to festival in order to ensure the community is celebrated and that the festival continues to get the recognition it deserves.

Happening from 24-28 October at a number of venues across Canberra. The main event will be the Gala Concert on Sunday 27 October at Llewellyn Hall starting at 5 pm.

See outandloudcbr.org.au for more information.

Pialligo Fields

It’s time to truly unwind and be blown away by the breathtaking views over the fields, watching the sun go down with a drink in hand.

Pialligo Estate is bringing Canberra a new style of fun–with next-level drinks by our funky bar crew, Canberra’s first Gintonica bar experience and the finest craft beers, you’ll taste your way to a new happy place.

Think great beats, highest-quality share platters, space for the kids to run around, and fun you won’t be expecting; Pialligo Fields is the place to bring your family and friends for some fresh air in style.

Whether you have an event that needs some personality, or you just want to find some weekend balance with the family and friends, Fields is a multi-purpose space that will deliver experiences you talk about.

Happening Wednesday to Friday from 3 pm until late and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm until late at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.

See thepialligoestate.com.au/pialligo-fields for more information.

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION – JOURNEY FROM SKETCH TO SCREEN

From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes and extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.

DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Journey from Sketch to Screen brings together rare concept drawings, models and original artworks, interviews and interactive displays from DreamWorks’ much-loved animated classics.

Take a thrilling journey, from original sketches of grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to amazing stories and fantasy worlds brought to you by DreamWorks’ award-winning artists.

An ACMI touring exhibition developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved

Happening until 2 February 2020 at National Museum of Australia.

See nma.gov.au or more information.

Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms

Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms is a Shepparton Art Museum curated exhibition, touring nationally by NETS Victoria.

It presents the work of 17 contemporary Australian artists who utilise craft-based materials and techniques with political intent. The artists in this exhibition subvert and extend craft forms as vehicles of activism and social change, exploring the ideas and issues of our time.

Some works encourage social connection and participation in collective processes, others respond to artistic or political movements and yet others reveal that the personal remains political.

Drawing on a long historical lineage, Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms challenges us to see craft in a new light, inviting us to reflect on social participation and political change.

Don’t miss this provocative exhibition, visiting Canberra for the only time.

Happening until 2 February at the Museum of Australia Democracy, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes. 

See moadoph.gov.au/exhibitions/craftivism for more information.

FOOD & DRINK

Credit: Ashley St George.

Bitten x Futurefoods

Bitten Goodfoods in partnership with Temporada presents an unparalleled evening of future foods with style.

Join Bitten Goodfoods for a seductive introduction to foods for your future. For one night only Bitten Goodfoods in partnership with Temporada offers guests a roving degustation to ensure we make it to the future.

Culinary beliefs will be transformed as guests experience every morsel of food with both superpowers and style.

On arrival, be handed a cocktail made adventurous with double-extract superfood mushrooms– an adaptogen cocktail to keep you on your toes. Over the course of the night, progressive ingredients come together in this unparalleled dining experience. The sexy, sultry vibes continue all night long with local winery Ravensworth and local gluten-free brewery Wild Polly quenching the thirsts of all guests.

Allow renowned Temporada chef Dave Young to be your apothecary; getting your adrenal balanced and switching on your body and brain while giving you the insight you need to adapt your home cooking with ingredients you’ve never thought to cook with before.

Embrace modern foods, elevate your night and experience the future. It’s time to get ahead–but first, like every good party you’ll need a ticket.

Tickets are $120+bf and include a cocktail on arrival, all food and wine and a gift bag valued at $60.

Happening Thursday 24 October from 7.30 – 10 pm at Temporada, 15 Moore Street, Canberra City.

See Eventbrite for more information.

Farrah’s Liquor Collective HOTTEST 100 WINES – ON TASTING

The festive season is here and Farrah’s Liquor Collective (FLC) is here to help you gear up for the festive season with a fresh new take on retail.

FLC’s producer-to-consumer model means they have access to fantastic rarely-seen products, delivering you savings of up to 70% off normal retail prices.

If you haven’t experienced FLC before, their Hottest 100 tasting this Saturday 26 October is the perfect opportunity—it’s a chance to try some amazing wine and  discover how FLC is changing the way we buy wine.

But wait, there’s more! FLC is also offering a 10% discount off their already-brilliant pricing on any 12 bottles or more purchased—find your favorite new wine, or stock up for the festive season!

Keep an eye on FLC’s Instagram and Facebook to find out more about the business, and the producers and products they support.

9 am to 5 pm Saturday 26 October at 8 Townsville Street, Fyshwick.

Pialligo Estate’s Spring Long Lunch in the Olive Grove

Pialligo Estate welcomes you to come and relax while they take you to another world!

Pialligo is taking the tables out of the restaurant and into the olive grove for a long lunch to remember. Let the wine flow as you relish the glory of a day in amongst the trees at their stunning Estate orchard or olive grove.

You’ll be treated to a scrumptious and elaborate sharing menu designed by Pialligo’s Executive Chef just for this event which will celebrate the wonder that is spring and its gorgeous fruit and vegetable harvest.

To make this a complete feast for all of the senses, there’ll also be an oyster station, a gin bar, and with bottomless bubbles, the flow won’t stop until you do! This is a memorable experience not to be missed, so book your table now.

And just when you think it can’t get any better, there’ll be an after-party at the new Pialligo Fields bar with live acoustic music from Steve Amos, local talent from Tuchasoul!

Cost: $99 per person, includes an Oyster bar, a Spring Sharing Menu feast designed by Executive Chef, bottomless Pialligo Estate Regional Wines, tea and coffee.

Happening Friday 25 October from 12 pm until late at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.

See thepialligoestate.com.au for more information.

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.

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.

1 pm every Sunday at Monster Kitchen, Ovolo Nishi. Tickets $70 to $120  – more information on Facebook.Freestyle Fridays at Vertikal

Join Vertikal every Friday for indoor ski lessons with indoor snow machines and music. Enjoy discounted sessions from $40 or kick back with a Jindabyne Brewing beers on tap or Canberra Distilling Co & Underground Spirits.

Every Friday at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Unit 2, Building 3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick.

Find out more at vertikalsnowsports.com.

STAGE + SCREEN

MUSIC

More local music

Check out BMA and CBR DIY for more local gigs!

FESTIVALS

Scott Cam.

Freestyle Fridays at Vertikal

Join Vertikal every Friday for indoor ski lessons with indoor snow machines and music. Enjoy discounted sessions from $40 or kick back with a Jindabyne Brewing beers on tap or Canberra Distilling Co & Underground Spirits.

Every Friday at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Unit 2, Building 3, 1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick. Find out more at vertikalsnowsports.com.

MEET & MOVE

Are you finding it hard to get active since having kids? Perhaps it’s time for you to Meet & Move!

Meet & Move is a new, active playgroup. It’s facilitator, Nicole Sadlier from Bluearth, knows that it can be hard to get out of the house when you have young kids. But like she says “When you do get outside,  you feel much better. Your mood improves and you feel refreshed and more energetic!”

Meet & Move sessions occur outdoors and include a pram-friendly, baby-wearing friendly walk, gentle yoga-style stretching or toning exercises (selected sessions) and a chance for the kids to burn off some energy at a playground or to walk/bike with the group.

It also engages parents and their kids in activities which develop skills such as running, kicking, balancing, throwing and catching. Their focus is to make movement fun and help parents to bank more active time into their day.

Join one of their free weekly sessions which run on Monday – Thursday from 10 am during the school term. Full details for locations can be found on Facebook.

Meet & Move is a program of the Bluearth Foundation, working in partnership with Mums Exercise Group Australia (MEGA) Canberra and supported by ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.  It has been created to help mums with young kids to be more active together, get outdoors and connect with other mums.

MARKETS & FAIRS

Credit: Lydia Downe.

Beauty Night Markets + free HerCanberra gin cocktails

THE PRECINCT MARKETS

Take your Fridays to the next level at Kambri at ANU, with the exciting launch of the weekly Precinct Markets.

From Friday, 20 September you can come down to the Kambri Cultural Centre and meet artisanal makers at over 60 stalls. There’s everything you could want, all in the one place – freshly baked bread, organic produce, handmade smallgoods, farm fresh cheeses, vintage clothing and accessories, handmade vegan skincare, flowers, hot food and more!

Market-goers will enjoy a lively festival atmosphere each Friday with live entertainment and a perfectly curated mix of friendly vendors. Browse, taste and go home with the best!

Happening every Friday from 20 September – 22 November at Kambri, ANU.

See kambri.anu.edu.au for more information.

OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS

Lovers of fine handcrafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday.

In a fabulous old industrial building you will experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”.

Happening every Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm at the Former Kingston Transport Depot, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.

See the website for more information.

NORTHSIDE FAMILY MARKETS

Northside Farmers Markets brings you the best quality fresh produce from the region. Select from leafy vegetables, free range pork, pastured eggs, luscious peaches and juicy apples.

Grab a sit and enjoy the amazing aroma and refreshing taste of our freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy with some pastry or bakery product. Do all your weekly grocery shopping while enjoying the spacious and sunny atmosphere. Brings friends and family and friends, share a cuppa and stories from your week.

Happening every Saturday from 9.30 am – 4.30 pm at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham.

See the website for more information.

SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKETS 

Get along to the Southside Farmers Markets every Sunday morning and pick up the finest fruit and vegetables and produce our region has to offer.  There are over 50 stalls made up of farmers and producers who sell their food direct from their farm or kitchen.  Many farmers are out picking their produce the night before the market and you can certainly taste the difference.

Talk to the farmer direct and find out where your food is being grown, how they grow it, and even how they best like to cook it.  Not only do they provide us with fresh food every week but they are a wealth of information on the food that nourishes week in week out.

What’s in season this week?  Annual herbs, beans, peas, beetroot, capsicums, carrots, chillies, corn, cucumber, daikon, eggplant, garlic, onion, radishes, rhubarb, squash, zucchini, melons, stonefruit, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes and more!

Every Sunday from 8.30am to 11 am at Canberra College, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip. Entry is free, visit the website for more informatio

MARKET GARDEN PRODUCE STALL

Selling fresh, clean, chemical-free vegetables, preserves and baked goods in the Courtyard of 56 Wallace Street, Braidwood every Saturday morning from 8.30am until 12.00 or sold out. Wynlen House is a small urban micro-farm specialising in offering a broad range of seasonal vegetables all year round.

They also run workshops to show people how to grow vegetables, garlic, and raise small farm animals on a large suburban block and offer slow food events to showcase the benefit and deliciousness of produce grown locally, without chemical inputs and picked fresh.

On every Saturday from 8.30am – 12 pm, at The Courtyard, Braidwood. For more information visit the website

FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Silent Auction to raise money for Human and Hope Association

OUTDOORS

Take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the potoroos and other important inhabitants of the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Eucalypt Forest and get back in time for “Koalas in the Canopy”.

This wildlife walk is suitable for all ages, there are no bookings required and the cost is included in the Reserve entry fee.

Available Saturdays, 2 pm – 2.45 pm until 29 June. Meet at the koala enclosure in the Eucalypt Forest.

Find out more at tidbinbilla.act.gov.au

Koalas in the Canopy

From 2.45 pm – 3.15 pm every Saturday until 29 June you can search for koalas and enjoy a ranger-guided walk through the tall eucalypt forest at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Hear a ranger’s story or two about these fascinating marsupials.

Meet at the Eucalypt Forest car park. Normal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required for Koalas in the Canopy.

Find out more at tidbinbilla.act.gov.au.

KIDS

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World™ © 2019. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION: THE EXHIBITION – JOURNEY FROM SKETCH TO SCREEN

From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes and extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation.

DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Journey from Sketch to Screen brings together rare concept drawings, models and original artworks, interviews and interactive displays from DreamWorks’ much-loved animated classics.

Take a thrilling journey, from original sketches of grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to amazing stories and fantasy worlds brought to you by DreamWorks’ award-winning artists.

An ACMI touring exhibition developed in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved

Happening 12 September 2019 – 2 February 2020 at National Museum of Australia.

See nma.gov.au or more information.

DRESSUP: CHANGE THE WORLD

Discover the incredible journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring people, taking the time to walk in their shoes in DressUP: Change the World.

Connect with the lives of historical and contemporary figures, including Frida Kahlo, Adam Goodes, Beyoncé, and many others, by dressing up in their most iconic outfits.

Immerse yourself in their stories of triumph as they go from ordinary people to visionary leaders who have made a difference in the world. Listen to their stories and learn about the challenges they overcame to leave their mark.

Visitors can also tell their own story in the new Zine Lounge. Whether you prefer writing or sketching, the Zine Lounge lets you carve out a space for your voice to be heard.

This engaging exhibition space provides a bold and quirky environment that will inspire young people and asks them “How will you change the world?”

On until 31 December 2019 at the Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

LITTLE GRIFFINS

The National Capital Authority’s popular and entertaining Little Griffins program for children four years and under and their parents and carers is back for 2019.

The free, fun and interactive session will include building with DUPLO, songs, stories, and games. No bookings required – just come along!

Happening the last Friday of every month (unless that Friday falls on a school holiday) from 1 am at the National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point.

Visit nca.gov.au for more information.

PLAYUP

After an exciting transformation, the imaginative family space in the Museum of Australian Democracy has all-new hands-on activities to educate, excite and challenge young minds.

This creative exhibition space celebrates the role of children in our community and provides a welcoming environment for families to engage in the rights and responsibilities of children through imagination, discovery, role-play and fun.

Happening every day from 9 am – 5 pm at the Museum of Australian Democracy, King George Terrace, Parkes. Entry costs vary.

Visit the website for more details.

LEAP INTO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY  

Your local library is a treasure trove…not only are there free books and resources, there are regular amazing events! Giggle & Wiggle with your little ones (up to two years) and help them learn through language play using interactive rhymes, songs, games and stories.

Looking to improve your English and make new friends, then head along to your local library for one of the informal English conversation groups. For more events and info check them out here. 

EXHIBITIONS

Vogue Cover Image April 2018 Fernanda Ly, Akiima Ajak, Charlee Fraser ,Andreja Pelic photographed by Patrick Demarchelier Courtesy VOGUE Australia and Patrick Demarchelier.

CONTEMPORARY WORLDS: INDONESIA AT THE NGA

Featuring 20 emerging and established artists, Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia showcases the vibrant and complex art of Australia’s closest neighbour, bringing together practitioners from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Yogyakarta, Jakarta, and Bandung.

Presenting new acquisitions and commissions from artists such as Melati Suryodarmo, Fx Harsono and Eko Nugroho, this is an exciting exhibition dedicated to the best of contemporary Indonesian art. Free.

Happening until Sunday 27 October from 10 am – 5 pm at the National Gallery of Australia.

See the nga.gov.au for more information.

onetoeight: Australia’s first prime ministers

Visually arresting, humorous and thoughtful, Canberra-based artist Alison Alder reinterprets and reinvigorates portraits of the first eight prime ministers in onetoeight, a contemporary art exhibition. Developed from Alder’s fellowship with the Australian Prime Ministers Centre and motivated by the early period of our nation’s democracy, onetoeight brings these important historical figures a little bit closer to us.

Inspired by a picture of Stanley Bruce’s cabinet where they were all wearing a lapel badge, Alder presents each prime minister wearing at least one badge to reference a key aspect of their time in office. Neither explicitly positive or negative, we are left to form our own opinion.

Through the portraits, intense patterned wallpaper honouring the prime minister’s wives and a Term-O-Meter animation tracking the changing political hues of individuals and governments, Alder gives us a sense of our nation’s history that is lively, dynamic and parallels the present day.

Showing at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

A Tale of Two Villages

A Tale of Two Villages tells the story of the Hall-Ginninderra district from Aboriginal times, through the early pioneer farming settlement at Palmerville and then Ginninderra, to the establishment of the village of Hall from 1881.

Showing at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall each Thursday 9 am-12 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm.

Find out more at museum.hall.act.au.

ACTIVISM: FORCES FOR CHANGE IN CANBERRA

Canberra has a special relationship with activism as it is not only the location of protest on local issues but is also a site of national and international protest as the national capital.

This exhibition is about activism in many forms that has taken place in Canberra over the last century. It includes the well-known stories of the fight for women’s rights, for marriage equality and the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, but also stories of quiet activism; the creation of services for marginalised groups, artist’s collectives and the protest of presence. No matter whether it’s big and dramatic, or quiet and slow, these are stories of people working for change in the Canberra community.

Happening until Saturday 2 November from 10 am – 5 pm at the Canberra Museum and Gallery.

See Canberra Museum and Gallery for more information.

Magna Carta—An Australian Story

Magna Carta is one of the most famous and significant documents for democracy and human rights around the world.

First written in 1215, it set down rules limiting the power of the monarchy and safeguarding basic human rights and freedoms. Over its long history it has been reinterpreted as an icon of justice and liberty. In this exhibition, created with the assistance of the British Library, explore the history and relevance of Magna Carta from an Australian perspective.

The Magna Carta: An Australian Story exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy takes you on a journey through the history of the Magna Carta. You will discover the spirit and legacy of the Magna Carta and learn the significance it plays in Australia’s democratic history.

Happening until Monday 3 February 2020 daily at Museum of Australian Democracy.

See moadoph.gov.au for more information.

DRESSUP: CHANGE THE WORLD

Discover the incredible journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring people, taking the time to walk in their shoes in DressUP: Change the World.

Connect with the lives of historical and contemporary figures, including Frida Kahlo, Adam Goodes, Beyoncé, and many others, by dressing up in their most iconic outfits.

Immerse yourself in their stories of triumph as they go from ordinary people to visionary leaders who have made a difference in the world. Listen to their stories and learn about the challenges they overcame to leave their mark.

Visitors can also tell their own story in our new Zine Lounge. Whether you prefer writing or sketching, the Zine Lounge lets you carve out a space for your voice to be heard.

This engaging exhibition space provides a bold and quirky environment that will inspire young people and asks them “How will you change the world?”

Happening until 31 December at the Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

BEHIND THE LINES 2018

Venture down the rabbit-hole for Behind the Lines: The Year’s Best Political Cartoons 2018, with this year’s theme Curiouser and Curiouser inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Kids of all ages can visit the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland at MoAD for dress ups, games and adventures.

Step through the Looking Glass and dress up as the colourful and curious characters of Wonderland including Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat or the Mad Hatter.

There is also a wall of crazy mirrors that will stretch or shrink you and games with a special Wonderland twist that will delight the whole family.

Older kids can go on a cartooning trail through the exhibition, following clues and learning about the art of political cartooning.

While the children are entertained in Wonderland, parents can grin, smirk and grimace at the cartoons that explore the unexpected twists and turns of politics in 2018.

For more information visit moadoph.gov.au/family. 

DEMOCRACY. ARE YOU IN? 

Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you.

Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Open daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

PLAYUP 

Discover PlayUP – The Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard, where kids can explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in a playful way. Adults can even join in the fun too!

From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its head.

See the website for more information. Free after museum admission. Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Cost: Free.

NGA TALKS AND WORKSHOPS  

Talks and workshops cater for a range of different age groups.

For full details visit the NGA website.