Told with shadow theatre, Spike is an interactive experience for the audience, with lively original music by Mal Webb. It is entertaining and fun, as well as a catalyst for a discussion about difference and belonging. It is also about the unique biology of Australian animals, especially the egg-laying echidna. After the performance there is […]
Geek Expo returns to Canberra for two massive days at EPIC. This is our largest Canberra event of the year, bringing together an expanded lineup of artists, exhibitors, and pop culture experiences across the entire weekend. Across both days you’ll find: • Artists, creators, and illustrators • Traders and pop culture retailers • Comics, collectibles, […]
On the Night – The Music from Dire Straits is more than a tribute —it’s a powerful homage performed by eight accomplished musicians, with years of live experience and a shared love for the music of Dire Straits. We have come together with one purpose: to recreate this extraordinary live performance and honour the legacy […]
2023 Memphis International Blues Challenge winner Frank Sultana is bringing his band plus some very special guests to Canberra for what will be a killer night of swamp blues. Beginning his career in 2011, Frank has released 12 albums and 4 EPs and performed his original blues here and abroad, earning a reputation for being […]
Pull on your favourite beanie, grab a hot coffee or mulled wine and join us for a little mid-year Christmas magic! Wander through stalls filled with handmade gifts, cosy winter treats, fresh produce, plants, books, treasures and more. Shop local, support small businesses and have a fun and festive winter morning with your family and […]
Wally & Eric Crew have deep roots in the Canberra live music scene. They play traditional blues and related songs mixed with originals. Expect shuffles, boogaloos, New Orleans second line, 12/8 blues, swing, Caribbean feels and more. The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the Canberra region and surrounds, […]
Canberra (Ainslie) Toastmasters is conducting a public speaking and presentation skills workshop on aspects of effective communications at Ainslie Football and Social Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie from 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday 21 July 2026, please contact Russell on 0415-261-310 or Canberra Ainslie Toastmasters website for more information.
The magic of the Hahn Australia Cup is here! Canberra soccer club, Tigers FC, is hosting A-League giants Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park in Belconnen (5 Walkley Pl, McKellar, ACT 2617). Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Gates open 6pm. Kick off at 7:30pm Tickets are now available to purchase through Ticketebo: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/tigersfc/hahnaustraliacup-tigersfc-v-westernsydneywanderers Important information: […]
Step beyond the exhibition with a curator-led tour exploring Australia’s most iconic car. Join curator Dr Anna Edmundson for a guided tour of Rear vision: the Holden collection and discover the people who helped establish Holden as an icon of Australia’s automotive history through innovation, industry and design. The tour features key exhibition highlights, including […]
My Life Without Steve + Q&A is a moving and deeply personal exploration of love, loss and the challenge of rebuilding after profound change. Directed by Gillian Leahy, this acclaimed Australian documentary unfolds as an intimate essay on grief and memory, reflecting on how the absence of a loved one reshapes everyday life. Blending personal […]
A documentary reflecting friendship, memory and the absence that reshapes a life. Join us for a post-screening Q&A with director Gillian Leahy. 1986 | PG | 55 mins | D: Gillian Leahy Unfolding as a deeply personal journey, My Life Without Steve is a reflection on love, grief and the slow process of rebuilding after […]
‘Lost really has two disparate meanings. Losing things is about the familiar falling away, getting lost is about the unfamiliar appearing… Or you get lost, in which case the world has become larger than your knowledge of it.’ - Rebecca Solnit, A Field Guide to Getting Lost (2006) Distant blues, from a little closer is […]