Arc Cinema presents a series of irreverent Friday night filmic feasts, curated and hosted by drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap. Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap explores the archives to showcase cinema with bite: films that unnerve, push buttons, ask questions and just look good on the big screen! Gather your tribe of misfits […]
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.
Over a weekend, you will learn the basics of black-and-white photography – from capturing images through to printing in the darkroom. You will learn how to develop film, make contact sheets and print individual images. Whether you are a first-time film photographer or are looking for a refresher course, this two-day workshop is the perfect […]
What is this ancient unusual voice coming out of a grown man? Trace the remarkable evolution of the countertenor, with singer extraordinaire Tobias Cole and pianist Linus Lee.
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 […]