As part of our Triumph over Adversity Series, Sonia Di Mezza will share with us the challenges of moving to a regional town, to lead a multicultural NGO, in the heights of the pandemic, and how the experience gave her life-long lessons that changed her outlook on life. Sonia Di Mezza is the CEO of […]
A defrocked priest turned tour guide (Richard Burton) arrives in Mexico to face a moral crisis in the form of an earthy hotel owner (Ava Gardner), a sexy young woman (Sue Lyon) and an idealistic artist (Deborah Kerr). Outstanding performances elevate this complex story into a moving meditation on human frailty and sexual repression, filmed […]
The Canberra Bonsai Society and the Australian National Botanic Gardens are pleased to present Australian Plants as Bonsai: ‘The secret to looking old'. An exhibition of over 40 bonsai of Australian plants by the Canberra Bonsai Society members.
Featuring legendary performances by Hendrix, Joplin, Santana, and The Who, Woodstock is both a concert film and a vivid portrait of a generation. Attracting over 400,000 people, the documentary is shot with intimacy and energy, blending electrifying live performances with behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews, and sweeping crowd shots that convey the scale and emotion of […]
Adriano Sangineto's first tour to Australia in 2024 showcased his unique blend of traditional European tunes and innovative harp techniques, and I'm proud to announce that he is coming back to Smith's in 2026 with a creative new project, "Harp Revolution" (a concert with a light show), and a workshop on Italian folk music—suitable for […]
A wildly infectious deep dive into queer culture told through the unexpectedly powerful medium of PowerPoint. Expect the unexpected when Venus Mantrap, Jacklyn Lee, and Emma Batchelor hit “play” on their sharp, hilarious, and deeply engaging talks. This irresistibly captivating theatrical showcase – told through photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, video, music, and more – is […]
Begin your Enlighten adventure at Australian Parliament House, where the melodies of Canberra’s choirs will fill the air. Bring a picnic and a blanket and immerse yourself in the music of local Canberra choirs as the sun sets. Hear the choirs on Saturday 28 February and Saturday 7 March 2026.
As violence escalates on the American frontier, a privileged sheriff (Kris Kristofferson) navigates a love triangle with a beautiful madam (Isabelle Huppert) and a local thug, Nate Champion (Christopher Walken), all against the backdrop of a brutal conflict between land barons and immigrant settlers. A notoriously expensive flop on its release and widely credited for […]
Come & Try Weekend is Hockey ACT's annual event which kicks off our outdoor junior registration drive. Designed to provide the Capital region community with a taster of what the sport of hockey can offer, and an easy introduction to our Club structure.
The Yarralumla Craft Destash Market is a trash and treasure market for craft materials - fabric, yarn, papercraft, buttons, embellishments, ribbons, craft magazines, stamps and much more. Find a bargain, reduce waste and be inspired! Devonshire teas and other refreshments will be available.
To celebrate the opening of The Joyful Creative, we're opening our doors to the public 10am - 4pm Saturday 28 Feb and Sunday 1 March! Explore the studio, try simple hands-on activities and soak up the calm, playful atmosphere designed to help you slow down, relax and reconnect with your inner creative. Free entry • […]
Inspired by the work in the Traces exhibition at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, members of the public are invited to participate in a drawing workshop run by exhibiting artist Sarah Murray. Explore drawing, with a connection to landscape and others in this collaborative drawing workshop.