Hello Canberra,
⛅️ Weather: 21° and a possible (40%) shower at night.
📆 Today: It’s Monday 29th April.
This Weekend: 🍷 Urban Wine Walk
Grab your friends for a self-guided Urban Wine Walk happening this Weekend in Canberra. A number of venues around Canberra will transform into an urban cellar door and host a winemaker. The 9 different venues are within easy walking distance of one another in the city.
A ticket includes wine tastings with each winemaker, a food voucher and a tasting glass. Details here.
Sport: Raiders Thrashed by Sharks
The Raiders were beaten 40-0 by the Sharks at Canberra Stadium. Match report.
This game was the 500th Ricky Stuart has coached in the NRL. He's just the 5th coach to reach that milestone.
Coming Up: 🚶 Walk to Fight Parkinson's
This May 19th will be the Walk to Fight Parkinson's. You can choose to walk or run and help raise money for Parkinson's research. Details here.
Something to do: 🍶 Sake Tasting
Japanese restaurant Inari (City) is running a sake-tasting event. You'll explore 5 different sake selections, each paired with a sushi and sashimi platter. It's happening next Wednesday at 6pm. Details here.
Friday: 👗 Dirty Jane's Fashion Show
Vintage store Dirty Jane's is hosting a fashion runway show this Friday. The event will highlight the work of local designers with a focus on sustainability and the use of upcycled materials. Details here.
☀️ Rooftop Solar for Apartments
Did you know that Apartment Buildings in the ACT can access interest-free loans and grant funds to install solar panels? Details here.
Something to do: Top Secret Tour of Old Parliament House
Join local guide Tim The Yowie Man on this special after-dark tour, snooping around the spaces of Old Parliament House as he reveals secrets about the building and its past occupants. Some new dates have been released for these popular tours. Details here.
Tidbits
Mixtape Chorus: Canberra's indie-pop choir is back this week. No auditions, no commitments. Just come along to any of the sessions to join in. Details here.
Ausdance Week Begins Today: A reminder that Ausdance Week is this week. There are free classes, performances, workshops and more. Details here.
New: Exhibitions in Canberra
Canberra Digest has a new Exhibitions Page. Keeping up with exhibitions currently running in Canberra has gotten easier. This page ensures you never miss out, especially if you've just subscribed or need a quick reminder of what's on. I'll still continue posting new exhibition openings in the newsletter. Details here.
