The Weekend Edit
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Welcome to the essential guide to your weekend, Canberra. Thanks to Zango, Canberra’s locally owned listing site, we’re bringing you this weekend’s coolest events—and hottest Open Homes.
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!
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BARKFEST 2020
Credit: Ashley St George / Pew Pew Studio
Happening Sunday 23 February at QT Canberra, BarkFest is the ultimate dog-lovers event—even if you don’t own a pooch yourself.
Comprising events for both pet owners and their fur babies, BarkFest was created by Tatum Brown of The Social Dog Company as a stimulating and fun outing for everyone—while also raising awareness and funds for Canberra’s pet rescue services.
A free event for both humans and dogs, the festival is squarely focused on fun—but with an important message: adopt don’t shop.
A variety of Canberra-based rescue associations will be present on the day including ARF (ACT Foster & Rescue) and Greyhound Connections, which will be able to talk prospective owners through the process of adoption or even becoming a foster carer.
Kicking off the afternoon will be the Pup-arazzi red carpet arrivals, followed by the Paw-lympics, where doggies can compete in feats of agility or just plain goofiness.
There will also be a splash pit and a ball pit, plenty of stalls, a dog-themed cocktail menu for humans and a Doggy Diner for the dogs, with all funds raised through that going towards ARF and Greyhound Connections.
Cost: Free entry.
Happening Sunday 23 February from 3–7 pm at QT Canberra, NewActon.
Register via Eventbrite
HerCanberra is a proud sponsor of BarkFest 2020.
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 2020
Eat, drink, laugh and dance around the world at the 2020 National Multicultural Festival.
Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world throughout the festival.
There will be live music, dancing, performance art, overwhelming food stalls, street parties and more local, national and international artists!
Happening 21–23 February from 10 am across Garema Place and City Walk, City.
See multiculturalfestival.com.au for more information.
ANUSA’S FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY 2020: HORIZON
Set your sights on the Horizon for this year’s ANU Student Association (ANUSA) Friday Night Party.
ANUSA’s biggest night of the year is going down once again on Fellows Oval, right in the heart of the ANU and the line-up is stacked!
LINE UP
- CUB SPORT
- HOLY HOLY
- WAFIA
- ADRIAN EAGLE
- GRAACE
- HAYLEY MARY
- REMI
Cost: $39-55
Happening Friday 21 February from 3.30 pm at Fellows Oval, Fellows Road, Acton.
See Moshtix and Facebook for more information.
GIRLS TO THE FRONT PRESENTS SOPHIE HYDE MOVIE SEASON + Q&A
‘Girls to The Front’ is a quarterly series showcasing content (film, music, TV and beyond) produced by Australian female creative talent, with a specific focus on promoting diverse and under-represented cultures, ideas, and voices.
The National Film and Sound Archive’s inaugural season focuses on the award-winning work of Sophie Hyde.
Join The NFSA after each screening for a Q&A with Sophie herself.
Program:
- Animals + Q&A – 21 February, 6.00pm
- 52 Tuesdays + Q&A – 22 February, 2.00pm
Happening Saturday 21 February 6-7.30 pm and Sunday 22 February 2 – 3 pm at The National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton.
See nfsa.gov.au for more information.
GUNNING SHOW
The 118th Gunning Show is on again on Sunday 23 February so get ready for a wonderful day out for the whole family!
There will be free face painting, a patting paddock, clown/magician, Circus, kids entertainment and games. There will even be a bungee trampoline!
Competitions include Miss Showgirl, show boy and girl, Shearing, Yard Dogs, Alpacas, Cattle, Horses (sporting, Pony Club and Jumping) and the Young Famers’ Challenge.
In addition, there will be a pavilion full of local art, craft and fresh produce
Happening Sunday 23 February from 9 am at the Gunning Showground, 80 Lerida Street, Gunning, NSW.
See gunningshow.com.au for more information.
SHAKESPEARE BY THE LAKES III – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Credit: Esh Photography.
Shakespeare by the Lakes III: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, is presented by Lakespeare & Co. an independent theatre company on a mission to make high-quality theatre accessible to Canberrans.
The summer shows are free for everyone and fun for all. They bring the community together and provide an enjoyable, family-friendly event for all ages.
Happening across a variety of venues until 23 February.
See Eventbrite for more information.
THREE SIXTY FASHION MARKET
The Three Sixty Fashion Market is a truly unique, niche Canberra-based market dedicated to sustainable fashion.
This mostly recycled fashion market is perfect for stylish, discerning shoppers who love genuine, quality vintage, retro and pre-loved fashion that is far too good to chuck in a bin or send to landfill.
The Three Sixty Fashion Market is committed to a circular economy and to providing fabulous shopping for those who ethical choices and ecological sustainability as much as they value style and fun.
You’re guaranteed to uncover some intriguing fashion and great buys. This is a super shopping day out. Great day for a get together with the gals or enjoy an outing with family and friends. Grab a coffee and explore.
The Three Sixty Fashion Market is run by the ‘Canberra Markets’, which also runs the Canberra Fashion Market, Canberra Kids Market and the Canberra Christmas Market.
Happening Sunday 23 February from 10 am – 3 pm at Fitters Workshop, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston
See canberramarkets.net.au for more information.
TUMBAFEST
Tumbafest is an annual festival held in the picturesque town of Tumbarumba, in the western foothills of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. It is a celebration of quality music and local cool climate food and wine.
The Tumbarumba region was badly affected by the January 2020 bushfires and is still in recovery mode. The region is home to incredible food experiences, outdoor adventures and pristine natural beauty.
Tumbarumba is well known for producing premium cool climate wines, and in fact, many Canberra winemakers also buy grapes from the region (for example, local Canberra winery Collector Wines’ Tiger Tiger Chardonnay – awarded Trophy for Best Chardonnay two years in a row – is made from pristine Tumbarumba grapes).
Some vineyards were burnt completely. Others were just singed. The entire region is in recovery and needs support.
Happening 22-23 February in Tumbarumba, NSW.
See tumbafest.com.au 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.
THIS WEEK’S OPEN HOMES
If you’re hunting for your dream home, weekends are the perfect time to browse. We’ve rounded up six of this week’s hottest Open Homes from across Canberra, thanks to Zango, Canberra’s locally owned listing site.
35 Zanci Street, Crace
As-new readymade home set in fast-growing enclave
Enjoying all the ease of single-level living and presenting as-new, this builder’s own home reveals a superb fusion of style, quality and comfort. It offers immense lifestyle appeal and is located within the highly sought-after Crace master-planned community.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February | 2.30–3.15 pm | 35 Zanci Street, Crace
See it here.
21 Rosenthal Street, Campbell
Fall in love with yesterday
Whilst embracing the timeless beauty of an early Campbell property, the owners have managed to work the character of this home into a contemporary floorplan through extremely well thought out extensions and renovations.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February | 3.15–4 pm | 21 Rosenthal Street, Campbell
See it here.
21/161 Stockman Avenue, Lawson
Two Storey Courtyard Home
With direct street access to your own home, this is a unique offering that provides easy-care living at its best.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February | 10 -10.30 am | 21/161 Stockman Avenue, Lawson
See it here.
159 Fernleigh Drive, Googong
Lifestyle acreage ideally suited for family living
Capturing a picturesque bushland outlook, this lifestyle acreage on over 13. 71 hectares represents an indulgent sanctuary fit for the family.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February |11 am–12 pm | 159 Fernleigh Drive, Googong
See it here.
6 Gula Place, Ngunnawal
Outstanding Residence, Adjacent Reserve in a Quiet Cul-de-Sac
With exceptional flair, the original style of this classic federation-style residence has been seamlessly blended to the adjacent hilltop nature reserve to create a sensational family domain exclusively situated in one of Ngunnawal’s premier streets.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February | 11.30 am-12.15 pm | 6 Gula Place, Ngunnawal
See it here.
68 Buvelot Street, Weston
In a class of its own, this stunning, contemporary residence exceeds all levels of expectation
Sitting in a commanding position in the heights of Weston, this brand new residence offers the ultimate in modern living combined with an established suburban location.
OPEN HOME: Saturday 22 February | 2.15–2.45 pm | 68 Buvelot Street, Weston
See it here.
This editorial was brought to you in partnership with Zango. Find more information on sponsored partnerships here.
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