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Spring 2016
Season of
celebration
There’s a lot to love about Canberra in spring — from a
jam-packed calendar of annual events and award-winning
restaurants to endless natural attractions and a multitude
of galleries and museums just waiting to be explored.
EMBRACE SPRING
TREAT YOURSELF
Celebrate the turn of the season at
Floriade, the largest flower show
in the Southern Hemisphere, and
a much loved fixture on Canberra’s
events calendar. This celebration
of spring showcases the best
in horticulture, creative landscaping,
innovation and design. And don’t
miss the five-night after dark
extravaganza, Floriade NightFest,
with spectacular lighting designs
and installations, pop-up roving
entertainment, live comedy and
music acts.
After all that fresh air you’ll have
earned a little indulgence and
Canberra’s red-hot food and wine
scene is sure to impress. Refuel in
the inner-city foodie precincts of
Braddon, NewActon and the
Kingston Foreshore — where you’ll
find a delicious combination of
hipster coffee shops, innovative
cafes and award-winning
restaurants — or spend the day
sampling the region’s cool climate
wines, with more than 30 cellar
doors located within 35 minutes
drive of Canberra.
Enjoy the great outdoors and soar
above Lake Burley Griffin and the
National Arboretum Canberra in
a hot air balloon or venture into
our nearby national parks to hike
the mountainous surrounds and
appreciate the beauty of the region.
Enjoy a weekend of local wines
matched with scrumptious food,
while roving from winery to
winery, and taking in the beautiful
countryside along the way during
the Murrumbateman Moving Feast.
You can also sample the best
Rieslings from the Canberra
district and across the world at
the Canberra International Riesling
Challenge Public Tasting Day on
15 October at the Albert Hall.
A pop-up Canberra District Wine
event on 18–19 November in one
of the city’s coolest laneways will
give you another opportunity to
taste a cheeky local red or white.
Left: Hot air ballooning over National Arboretum Canberra
Front cover: Floriade
Tackle a Brodburger on the Kingston Foreshore
EXPLORE THE CITY
EXPEND SOME ENERGY
Get up close and personal with
a cheetah at the National Zoo &
Aquarium, indulge in a worldfamous Freakshake at Patissez,
sample award-winning bacon
from Pialligo Estate or see a
different side of Parliament House
on a tour of the stunning private
gardens during Floriade.
Let the kids run wilder than their
imagination in Canberra through
giant acorns at the National
Arboretum Canberra, tiny villages
at Cockington Green Gardens and
past friendly fossils at the National
Dinosaur Museum.
Explore the many parks around
Lake Burley Griffin, the masterful
centrepiece of Canberra. The large
and lovely lake is an ideal water
playground, whether you’re into
rowing, sailing, kayaking or
stand-up paddle boarding. Cyclists
and walkers are well catered for
along the 40km shoreline, and
nothing beats a picnic in its
numerous parks and gardens.
Weave your way through the
fascinating displays of Spiders at
Questacon — The National Science
and Technology Centre, and explore
Play Up at the Museum of Australian
at Old Parliament House. Build a
robot of the future using touch
screens and then journey back in
time to learn about an important era
in Australia’s history at the popular
KSpace family space at the National
Museum of Australia.
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
TAKE IT ALL IN
Explore the history of humanity
when major international exhibition
A History Of The World In 100 Objects
From The British Museum opens at
the National Museum of Australia.
Immerse yourself in a pop-up
arts trail along the southern
shores of Lake Burley Griffin
during Contour 556. Fifty local,
national and international artists
present public works, including
dance, soundscapes, projections
and ‘traditional’ sculpture, which
respond to the layers of
Canberra’s history.
ENJOY THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
Enjoy the views, delicious picnic
hampers, wonderful atmosphere
and most of all the music when
Canberra’s operatic spectacular,
Voices in the Forest, returns for
its sixth concert at the National
Arboretum Canberra.
Catch latest releases, children’s
movies and classic films in the
beautiful surrounds of the Australian
National Botanic Gardens’ Sunset
Cinema throughout spring.
Be in the crowd when the
Central Coast Mariners take on
the Wellington Phoenix. GIO Stadium
will host this blockbuster where the
Central Coast Mariners will take on
their rivals from across the Tasman
in a remembrance weekend fixture.
What’s on
throughout spring
Spot Australian wildlife at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
RANGER GUIDED
WALKS
TIDBINBILLA
NATURE RESERVE
Don't miss your chance
to see Australian
wildlife, including
kangaroos, platypus,
wombats and more,
in this beautiful
natural environment.
tidbinbilla.act.gov.au
02 6205 1233
AIS TOURS
DRESS CODE: EMPIRE
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE
OF SPORT
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Come on tour to see
where many of our top
athletes prepared for the
Rio 2016 Olympics —
you might even catch
some of them training for
their next competition.
experienceais.com.au/
visit-ais/tours
02 6214 1010
An old coat rescued.
Sir Edmund Barton
revealed. Discover an
intriguing tale of power,
prestige and Australia’s
changing ties to Britain.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
Create your own time-travelling robot at Kspace. Photo: Adam McGrath
KEEPER TALKS
NATIONAL ZOO
& AQUARIUM
Learn about the
wide range of native
and exotic animals,
including lions,
penguins and meerkats,
which call the National
Zoo & Aquarium home.
Keeper Talks take place
on weekends and
school holidays.
nationalzoo.com.au
02 6287 8400
NATIONAL COIN
COLLECTION
KSPACE
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AUSTRALIA
The Royal Australian Mint
is home to Australia's
National Coin Collection,
with some of the most
interesting items from
the collection on display
in the gallery.
Create your own
time-travelling robot
and blast to the past in
Kspace, an interactive
adventure game for
kids aged 5–12 years.
Session times vary.
ramint.gov.au
02 6202 6999
nma.gov.au/kspace
1800 026 132
The World of Coin Design at the Royal Australian Mint
FIX AND MAKE
DESIGN AND NATURE
HOTEL HOTEL
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
A series of workshops
and talks inviting
individuals to reconnect
with their hands
and encourage new
learnings through doing.
Bookings essential.
hotel-hotel.com.au/
fixandmake
02 6287 6287
This glass and ceramics
exhibition features the
works of Louis Comfort
Tiffany and Clément
Massier, two of the
greatest Art Nouveau
designers and artists,
and brings their
extraordinary art
together for the first
time at the gallery.
nga.gov.au
02 6240 6411
THE WORLD OF
COIN DESIGN
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
Enter the world of a
coin designer at the
Royal Australian Mint
this spring and see what
a typical coin-design
studio looks like.
ramint.gov.au
02 6202 6999
Museum tours at the National Dinosaur Museum
RE-DISCOVERING
GINNINDERRA
HALL SCHOOL MUSEUM
AND HERITAGE CENTRE
For half a century from
the 1860s, Ginninderra
was a flourishing
community boasting
a church, two schools,
a police station and
a hotel. But what
happened?
museum.hall.act.au
MUSEUM TOURS
NATIONAL DINOSAUR
MUSEUM
Bring your camera,
your friends and those
burning dinosaur
questions for a fun and
educational journey
back in time. Tours run
every weekend and
during ACT/NSW
school holidays.
nationaldinosaurmuseum.
com.au
02 6230 2655
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA TALKS
AND WORKSHOPS
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
The Gallery has an
extensive program of
talks and workshops
where you can learn
about local and
international artists, be
inspired by the National
Art Collection and create
your own artworks.
nga.gov.au
02 6240 64119
Stand up, dress up and think up at Play Up
PLAY UP
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Curated for, with and by
children, this fabulous
space allows children
to stand up, dress up,
make up, think up and
step up.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
MUD MEN —
RAMESH MARIO
NITHIYENDRAN
INSTALLATION
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
The installation by
Ramesh Mario
Nithiyendran is
comprised of five
large-scale ceramic
sculptures, including
four new works that
are being exhibited
for the first time.
nga.gov.au
02 6240 6411
TOUR: COLLECTION
HIGHLIGHTS
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
Explore the National
Portrait Gallery
Collection and the
building on this free
daily highlights tour.
Meet some of the most
interesting people in
the collection and learn
about the building.
portrait.gov.au
02 6102 7000
Roll Of Honour Projections at the Australian War Memorial
MAGNA CARTA: AN
AUSTRALIAN STORY
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
How do the movie
The Castle, the Yirrkala
Bark Petitions and
Albert Langer relate to
Magna Carta? Find out
and explore the history
from an Australian
perspective.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
ROLL OF HONOUR
PROJECTIONS
FACE UP!
IN KING’S HALL
AUSTRALIAN WAR
MEMORIAL
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Explore the First World
War galleries. At night
see the names of those
who gave their lives
projected onto the
Memorial. Check the
website for the
name schedule.
awm.gov.au
02 6243 4211
Join the democratic
chorus and vote for
what matters to you
by projecting your
selfie onto the walls
of King’s Hall.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
Treasures Gallery at the National Library of Australia
TREASURES GALLERY
GUIDED FOREST WALK
NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF AUSTRALIA
NATIONAL ARBORETUM
CANBERRA
Browse new additions
when you come face to
face with some of the
Library’s greatest
treasures and Australia’s
best known stories.
Put on your boots and join
your guide for a seasonal
walk into the Forests
from 10am each Sunday
throughout spring.
nla.gov.au
02 6262 1111
MEMORIES OF
THE STRUGGLE:
AUSTRALIANS
AGAINST APARTHEID
MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Explore Australia’s
involvement in the
nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
struggle to end apartheid
02 6207 8484
in South Africa. See Gary
Foley’s Springbok
rugby jersey, Sir Donald
Bradman’s letters and
Nelson Mandela
memorabilia.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
Spiders, Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre
UNTIL 4 SEPTEMBER
FAITH, FASHION,
FUSION: MUSLIM
WOMEN’S STYLE
IN AUSTRALIA
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
OF AUSTRALIA
Exquisite garments,
sleek fashion shoots,
designers, retailers
and bloggers.
Discover emerging
modest fashion
trends and the work
of a new generation of
Muslim fashionistas.
naa.gov.au
02 6212 3600
UNTIL 11 SEPTEMBER
MAY GIBBS BY GUM!
CANBERRA MUSEUM
AND GALLERY
Beyond its phenomenal
creativity, May Gibbs’ work
is an early example of
merchandising stories and
artworks. The exhibition
presents a large collection
which reflects this highly
sophisticated merchandising.
cmag.com.au
02 6207 3968
UNTIL 9 OCTOBER
SPIDERS
QUESTACON —
THE NATIONAL
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Imagine if you could
taste with your
fingers and hear with
your hair! Don’t miss
out on exploring the
amazing abilities of
our eight-legged
friends at Questacon’s
exhibition, Spiders.
questacon.edu.au
02 6270 2800
S.T. Gill (1818–1880), Kangaroo Hunting No. 1, The Meet (detail) c. 1856,
National Library of Australia
UNTIL 16 OCTOBER
UNTIL 16 OCTOBER
UNTIL 30 OCTOBER
AUSTRALIAN
SKETCHBOOK:
COLONIAL LIFE &
THE ART OF S.T. GILL
TOUGH AND TENDER
NATIONAL
PORTRAIT GALLERY
DIANE ARBUS:
AMERICAN
PORTRAITS
NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF AUSTRALIA
More than just a colonial
artist, Samuel Thomas
Gill was a satirist and a
social commentator.
See stories of colonial life
in more than 200 of his
paintings, drawings,
watercolours and prints.
nla.gov.au/australiansketchbook
02 6262 1111
This exhibition explores
personal relations,
individual expression
and fluid identity in
the photography of
Larry Clark, Robert
Mapplethorpe,
Nan Goldin and more.
portrait.gov.au
02 6102 7000
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
This exhibition features
36 of Arbus’ most iconic
photographs, exhibited
alongside a selection of
photographs from the
NGA collection by other
leading photographers,
whose work influenced
Arbus or has been
influenced by her.
nga.gov.au
02 6240 6411
Play by Xu Zhen at the National Gallery of Australia
UNTIL 31 OCTOBER
UNTIL NOVEMBER
MENZIES BY
JOHN HOWARD
CONTEMPORARY
ASIAN GALLERIES
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
Former PM John
Howard shares his
reflections on and
insights into Robert
Menzies’ first term,
and the experiences
that shaped Australia’s
longest-serving
prime minister.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
This new display focused
on contemporary Chinese
art features provocative
works by internationally
renowned artists such as
Ai Weiwei, Xu Zhen and
Zhang Huan.
nga.gov.au
02 6240 6411
UNTIL 13 NOVEMBER
PEACE, LOVE AND WAR:
THE DENMANS, EMPIRE
AND AUSTRALIA,
1910–1917
CANBERRA MUSEUM
AND GALLERY
Lord Thomas Denman
was Australia’s fifth
Governor-General and
married to the irrepressible
Lady Gertrude Denman.
This exhibition examines
the political, cultural and
Imperial interests of this
imposing power couple.
cmag.com.au
02 6207 3968
Spring Glory Courtyard Tour at Parliament House
UNTIL 20 NOVEMBER
BIGGER ON THE INSIDE:
COLLECTING DR WHO
CANBERRA MUSEUM
AND GALLERY
Timothy Kirsopp displays
his entire collection in an
attempt to break the
Guinness World Record
for the world’s largest
collection of Dr Who
related memorabilia.
Items document everything
Whovian from Daleks and
the TARDIS to the Doctors
and their companions.
cmag.com.au
02 6207 3968
UNTIL LATE NOVEMBER
BEHIND THE LINES
2015
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Leadership spills,
big personalities and
controversial policies
during 2015 resulted
in satirical gold from
Australia’s talented
political cartoonists.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
10–11 SEPTEMBER,
16 SEPTEMBER–9 OCTOBER,
14–16 OCTOBER
SPRING GLORY
COURTYARD TOUR
AUSTRALIAN
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
See a different side of
‘the people’s house’ on
a tour of the stunning
private gardens
during Floriade.
aph.gov.au/visitparliament
02 6277 5399
The Lewis chessmen, about 1150–1175 CE, found in Scotland, probably made in Norway
© Trustees of the British Museum
3 SEPTEMBER,
24 SEPTEMBER,
1 OCTOBER, 8 OCTOBER
AND 5 NOVEMBER
AFTERDARK: SPRING
SCAVENGER HUNTS
AUSTRALIAN
NATIONAL BOTANIC
GARDENS
Gather your family for
a night-time botanical
scavenger hunt and
obtain the most
points to take
home the coveted
‘super-sleuth’ prize.
anbg.gov.au/gardens/
whatson
02 6250 9588
18 SEPTEMBER
AND 2 OCTOBER
MEET THE
GARDENER
SPECIAL TOUR
AUSTRALIAN
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
FROM 9 SEPTEMBER
A HISTORY OF
THE WORLD IN
100 OBJECTS
FROM THE
BRITISH MUSEUM
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AUSTRALIA
Learn about the
work that goes into
maintaining the
gardens on a tour led
by an experienced
Parliament House
gardener, followed
by morning
or afternoon tea.
Bookings essential.
This major international
exhibition explores the
history of humanity —
how we have shaped
the world, and how the
world has shaped us
— from two million
years ago until
the present.
aph.gov.au/visitparliament
02 6277 5399
nma.gov.au/100objects
1800 026 132
September
Floriade, the largest flower show in the Southern Hemisphere
15 SEPTEMBER–13 NOVEMBER
THE WATERHOUSE
NATURAL SCIENCE
ART PRIZE 2016
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
OF AUSTRALIA
This stunning exhibition
features finalists from
Australia’s premier natural
science art prize presenting
their perspectives on the
scientific issues facing
our planet. The ever popular
Waterhouse is a compelling
display of natural science seen
through the eyes of renowned
and emerging artists.
naa.gov.au
02 6212 3600
17–18 SEPTEMBER
GAMMA.CON
AIS ARENA
GAMMA.CON is the
largest pop culture
celebration in the ACT
and Southern NSW,
featuring cosplay,
videogames, tabletop
gaming, tournaments,
panels, workshops,
live events, art and
much more.
gammacon.org.au
17 SEPTEMBER–
16 OCTOBER
FLORIADE
COMMONWEALTH PARK
Celebrate spring and the
turn of the season at
Floriade, the largest
flower show in the
Southern Hemisphere.
This premium garden
event showcases the
best in horticulture,
creative landscaping,
innovation and design.
floriadeaustralia.com
1300 852 780
Explore the Australian National Botanic Gardens
17 SEPTEMBER–
16 OCTOBER
17 SEPTEMBER–
16 OCTOBER
TULIP TOP GARDENS
BREAKFAST WITH
THE BIRDS
SUTTON NSW
Discover a hidden
valley with a 10-acre
garden of tulips,
daffodils, blossom
trees and other
spring flowers.
tuliptopgardens.com.au
02 6230 3077
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL
BOTANIC GARDENS
Discover the Gardens'
birdlife followed by
breakfast at Floresco
in the Gardens Cafe
every Saturday and
Sunday coinciding
with Floriade
Bookings essential.
anbg.gov.au/gardens/
whatson
02 6250 9588
19–24 SEPTEMBER
AUSTRALIAN COOL
CLIMATE WINE SHOW
FLINT IN THE VINES,
MURRUMBATEMAN
The Australian Cool
Climate Wine Show was
born out of the vision that
a small band of local grape
growers and winemakers
had to create a wine show
dedicated to benchmarking
the unique wine styles
produced from cool
climate wine regions.
accwineshow.com.au
02 6227 0358
Botanica at Bisonhome
22 SEPTEMBER–
MID NOVEMBER
POLITICAL CARTOONS
FROM THE ‘TIMES
OF INDIA’
MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN
DEMOCRACY AT OLD
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Developed in collaboration
with the Indian High
Commission in Canberra,
this exhibition showcases
political cartoons from the
Times of India newspaper,
including work from
renowned cartoonist
Ajit Ninan.
moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
FROM 23 SEPTEMBER
FOR COUNTRY:
FOR NATION
AUSTRALIAN
WAR MEMORIAL
For Country: For Nation
shares Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
stories of military
service in times of war
and peace in the Special
Exhibitions Gallery.
awm.gov.au
02 6243 4211
24 SEPTEMBER–17 OCTOBER
BOTANICA
BISONHOME, PIALLIGO
Bisonhome celebrates
spring in the ACT with
Botanica, an annual
design festival with floral
displays, an art exhibition
from Tiffany Brown, and
master classes from
leading local and national
stylists, chefs and
providores...oh and
a killer bake-off!
bisonhome.com
02 6257 7255
FASHFEST
24 SEPTEMBER–9 OCTOBER
28 SEPTEMBER–2 OCTOBER
WORDPLAY
FLORIADE NIGHTFEST
NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF AUSTRALIA
COMMONWEALTH PARK
Drop in and read, write,
illustrate and imagine.
Celebrate Floriade with
a range of activities
exploring spring, flowers
and the shape, meaning
and use of language.
nla.gov.au/events
02 6262 1111
Explore spectacular
lighting designs and
installations, discover
pop-up roving
entertainment and be
entertained by top
talent in comedy and
music at NightFest.
This after-dark
experience illuminates
Floriade across
five nights.
floriadeaustralia.com/
nightfest
1300 852 780
29 SEPTEMBER–1 OCTOBER
FASHFEST
NATIONAL CONVENTION
CENTRE
FASHFEST, a stunning
three-day fashion
experience, shines the
spotlight on the city of
Canberra’s diverse local
design talent. The 2016
event extends its style
platform to include
interstate and
international fashion
designers.
fashfest.com.au
October
Canberra International Riesling Challenge Public Tasting
1–2 OCTOBER
15 OCTOBER
15–16 OCTOBER
THE TRADIES
MURRUMBATEMAN
MOVING FEAST
CANBERRA
INTERNATIONAL
RIESLING CHALLENGE
PUBLIC TASTING
MURRUMBATEMAN
RECREATION GROUND
VARIOUS WINERIES
Tantalise your taste buds
with the Murrumbateman
Moving Feast, a roving
degustation of fine local
wines matched with
delicious tasting plates,
showcasing the best of
Murrumbateman's
local wineries.
makersofmurrumbateman.
org.au
02 6226 2557
ALBERT HALL
Discover why Riesling
is one of the world’s
favourite grapes.
Taste vintages from the
Canberra District, across
Australia and overseas.
rieslingchallenge.com
MURRUMBATEMAN
FIELD DAYS
The Murrumbateman
Fields Days are the Yass
Valley and Canberra
Region's premier small
farm field day event
bringing together more
than 450 exhibitors and
tempting all your taste
buds with superb local
wines and produce.
mfdays.com
02 6227 5895
Fifty artists present works in Contour 556
22 OCTOBER–
13 NOVEMBER
CONTOUR 556
SOUTHERN SIDE OF
LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN
CANBERRA
Fifty local, national and
international artists
present public works
on Canberra’s history
in Contour 556.
Experience this
outdoor event of
landscape activations
including dance,
soundscapes,
projections and
‘traditional’ sculpture.
contour556.com.au
23 OCTOBER
29 OCTOBER
WONDERLANDS:
CELEBRATING THE
ILLUSTRIOUS LIFE
OF ROBERT INGPEN
CANBERRA NARA
FESTIVAL
NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF AUSTRALIA
Master illustrator and
storyteller Robert
Ingpen leads us on a
journey into the magical
landscapes of his own
imagination, revealing
the places, stories and
people that inspired him
along the way.
nla.gov.au/events
02 6262 1271
LENNOX GARDENS,
CANBERRA NARA PARK
The Canberra Nara
Candle Festival is a
celebration of the
Canberra Nara Sister
City relationship with
calligraphy, origami,
Japanese food, martial
arts demonstrations,
entertainment and the
light of more than
2,000 candles.
events.act.gov.au/nara
13 22 81
November
Sunset Cinema at Australian National Botanic Gardens
OPENS 4 NOVEMBER
11 NOVEMBER
THE POPULAR
PET SHOW
REMEMBRANCE DAY
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
This exhibition will
express the joy and
warmth that many of us
derive from our animal
companions as seen
through the art of Nicholas
Harding, Kristin Headlam,
Noel McKenna, Darren
McDonald and many more.
portrait.gov.au
02 6102 7000
OPENS 11 NOVEMBER
SUNSET CINEMA
AUSTRALIAN
WAR MEMORIAL
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL
BOTANIC GARDENS
Take part in the Dawn
Service, followed by
the National Ceremony,
remembering those
who died or suffered for
Australia's cause in all
wars and armed conflicts.
Enjoy latest releases,
children’s movies
and classic films in
the beautiful garden
surrounds on
Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday
nights. Bring a picnic
or purchase your dinner
at the event.
awm.gov.au
02 6243 4211
sunsetcinema.com.au/
canberra
02 6250 9588
Food and Wine In The Laneway
OPENS MID NOVEMBER
18–19 NOVEMBER
19 NOVEMBER
THE SELL:
AUSTRALIAN
ADVERTISING
1790S TO 1990S
FOOD AND WINE
IN THE LANEWAY
VOICES IN
THE FOREST
TOCUMWAL LANE,
CANBERRA CITY
NATIONAL ARBORETUM
CANBERRA
Drop into the city’s
Tocumwal Lane to
sample a pop-up
selection of some of
the Canberra district’s
best food and cool
climate wines.
Canberra’s operatic
spectacular returns
for its sixth concert
featuring Sumi Jo,
soprano, Richard
Troxell, tenor and
Sally-Anne Russell,
mezzo-soprano.
NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF AUSTRALIA
A trip down memory
lane is in store as the
Library embarks on an
exploration of Australia’s
changing self-image
through 200 years of
advertising, chock-full
of nostalgia with
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Markets
Old Bus Depot Markets
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
CAPITAL REGION
FARMERS MARKET
KINGSTON
EXHIBITION PARK
IN CANBERRA
7.30am–11.30am
OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS
10am-4pm
SPECIAL THEMES
4 September
11 September 18 September
25 September
2 October
9 October
16 October
23 October
6 November
13 November
20 November
27 November
Multicultural Sunday
Bling on Sunday
Green Savvy Sunday
Collectable Sunday
Multicultural Sunday
Retro Depot
Bling on Sunday
Collectable Sunday
Multicultural Sunday
The Jewel of Canberra
Bling on Sunday
Collectable Sunday
The Forage
1ST SUNDAY
9 SEPTEMBER
21–25 SEPTEMBER
HARTLEY HALL
MARKETS
NIGHT MARKET
CANBERRA
SPRING ART
EXHIBITION
HALL
REALM PARK,
BARTON
ALBERT HALL,
CANBERRA
4pm–9pm
10am–5pm
10–11 SEPTEMBER
22 OCTOBER
10am–3pm
3RD SUNDAY
BUNGENDORE
MARKETS
BUNGENDORE
9am–3pm
4TH SATURDAY
BRAIDWOOD
MARKETS
BRAIDWOOD
8am–1pm
HANDMADE MARKET
THE FORAGE
EXHIBITION PARK
IN CANBERRA
THE LITTLE NATIONAL,
BARTON
10am–4pm
2pm–7pm
Sport
Manuka Oval
RUNNING
TENNIS
ROND TERRACE,
PARKES
CANBERRA TENNIS
CENTRE, LYNEHAM
4 SEPTEMBER
29 OCTOBER–7 NOVEMBER
Canberra Times
Fun Run
Canberra International
HORSE RACING
THOROUGHBRED PARK,
LYNEHAM
7 OCTOBER
tab.com.au Tony
Campbell Memorial Cup
and Students Race Day
1 NOVEMBER
tab.com.au Melbourne
Cup Race Day
HYUNDAI ALEAGUE
SOCCER
GIO STADIUM
12 NOVEMBER
Central Coast Mariners v
Wellington Phoenix
CRICKET
MANUKA OVAL
18 NOVEMBER
Commonwealth Bank
Southern Stars v
South Africa
20 NOVEMBER
Commonwealth Bank
Southern Stars v
South Africa
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
AIS ARENA
26 NOVEMBER
Brace MMA
2016 Grand Final
Theatre and music
Othello. Photo: Pierre Toussaint
CANBERRA THEATRE
3 SEPTEMBER
Celtic Illusion
15–17 SEPTEMBER
Circa: Carnival of
the Animals
13–23 OCTOBER
Wicked
2 NOVEMBER
Kim Wilde &
Howard Jones
19 NOVEMBER
A Very Canberra Comedy
Festival Christmas
23–27 NOVEMBER
The Nutcracker
THE PLAYHOUSE,
CANBERRA THEATRE
CENTRE
THE COURTYARD
STUDIO, CANBERRA
THEATRE CENTRE
8 SEPTEMBER
4–15 OCTOBER
An Evening with
Henry Rollins
Kitty Flanagan —
All New Whitey
McWhiteboard Show
13–24 SEPTEMBER
The Wharf Review
14–22 OCTOBER
Othello
27–29 OCTOBER
Sophocles’ Antigone
22 NOVEMBER
Sesame Street presents
Elmo’s Super Fun Hero Show
26 NOVEMBER
Lawrence Mooney —
Moonman
The Whitlams
THE STREET THEATRE
5–8 OCTOBER
21 OCTOBER
6–18 SEPTEMBER
Dinosaur Time Machine
Diesel — Americana
The Faithful Servant
6–8 OCTOBER
23 OCTOBER
21 SEPTEMBER
Polarity
Chrystian Dozzer —
Despertar album launch
13 OCTOBER
Kate Ceberano &
Paul Grabowsky:
Love Songs
22–24 SEPTEMBER
14 OCTOBER
The Whitlams
24 SEPTEMBER
Tangents —
Stateless album launch
29 SEPTEMBER–8 OCTOBER
Papillon
Alesa Lajana
Joseph Tawadros
Quartet
15 OCTOBER
Supermusician by Die
Roten Punkte
19 NOVEMBER–4 DECEMBER
Cold Light
Metamorphoses with the Australian String Quartet
THE ABBEY, NICHOLLS
9 SEPTEMBER
Harry Manx
17 SEPTEMBER
Burlesque Idol
THE ANU BAR, ACTON
29 SEPTEMBER
Ball Park Music
3 NOVEMBER
The Dandy Warhols
NATIONAL GALLERY
OF AUSTRALIA
19 SEPTEMBER
Basically Beethoven:
Selby and Friends
16 OCTOBER
Metamorphoses with the
Australian String Quarter
HIGH COURT OF
AUSTRALIA PUBLIC
HALL
30 OCTOBER
Canberra Wind
Symphony: Legally High
LLEWELLYN HALL,
ANU
10 SEPTEMBER
Scott Bradlee’s
Postmodern Jukebox
24 SEPTEMBER
Canberra Youth Orchestra
— Icons 3: Sibelius
2–3 NOVEMBER
ACTEWAGL Llewellyn
Series/04 Tchaikovsky
4 NOVEMBER
The Tallis Scholars