Last Call hosts Canberra Blues Society April Pro Blues Jam at the Harmonie German Club. The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the region jamming together for a great afternoon of live blues music. So bring your family, bring your friends and don’t forget your dancing shoes.
MA15| 110 Mins | 2009 | DCP | US | D: Lee Daniels Gabourey Sidibe gives a knockout performance as Claireece Jones, AKA Precious, an obese, pregnant, 16-year-old girl living with her abusive mother in Harlem in the ‘80s. Adapted from the novel Push by Sapphire, and featuring comedian Mo’Nique and pop diva Mariah Carey […]
Ausdance ACT Australian Dance Week turns the spotlight on our incredible local dance scene, with an extraordinary range of events right across our region. This is the time to get out and try a new dance experience, see a show, take a class, and celebrate dance. Many of the events are FREE, check out our […]
Join David Priddle from the National Library’s Capital Works team for an in-depth look at the Library. Unearth stories of its architectural style, history, and the current restoration projects of this remarkable building. This tour departs from the foyer and entry is free, though it is limited to 15 places and booking are essential. This […]
Our acting classes for youth focus on self-devised performances, where you get to create and star in your own original pieces! Perfect for aspiring actors who want to learn the fundamentals of acting while having a blast, these classes offer a fun, dynamic environment (in an actual theatre!) that encourages creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. 4pm […]
Join veteran photojournalist Mike Bowers in conversation with two of Australia’s greatest photographers, Lorrie Graham, and Rick Stevens, as they lift the curtain on their profession at the National Library of Australia. Together, they will discuss the field of photojournalism, its past, present, and future, and why photography remains a key part of making history. […]
WINNER of 4 Tony Awards, including Choreographer (1965-66) and Best Revival (1985 86) Sweet Charity is set in the swinging sixties, and follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeful dance hall hostess who is looking for love and a better life. Despite disappointments in her romantic endeavours, Charity remains resilient and continues to […]
With a score by Cy Coleman, book by Neil Simon, and original choreography by Bob Fosse, Charity’s adventurous journey towards love is marked by some of the best-loved songs (If My Friends Could See Me Now, There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This) and most iconic dance numbers (Big Spender, Rich Man’s Frug, Rhythm of […]
Join curator Allister Mills for a behind the scenes tour of the National Library’s new exhibition Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive. Unearth the stories behind the images and learn more about the incredible Fairfax photographic collection . This tour departs from the foyer and entry is free, however bookings are […]
CIT Twilight Autumn Plant Sale, with all plants grown by our amazing horticulture students and for sale at great prices, with professional horticultural staff available to answer your gardening questions.
CIT Twilight Autumn Plant Sale, with all plants grown by our amazing horticulture students and for sale at great prices, with professional horticultural staff available to answer your gardening questions.
In this 1.5-hour interactive workshop, led by a certified Exercise Physiologist Dylan Grubb, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools for safely incorporating exercise into their daily routine, even while managing chronic conditions and/or chronic pain. Whether you're living with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or any other long-term health condition, this session will provide […]