Hello Canberra,
📆 Today: Become an extra + free community yoga sessions
⛅️ Weather: 28°. Cloudy in the morning and a sunny afternoon.
Something to do: 🎥 Become an Extra
Ever imagined yourself on TV? The second series of the ABC comedy program Austin will begin filming in Canberra soon. They're on the hunt for extras. No acting experience is needed. Details here.
🪁 Kids in Canberra
Here's a wrap-up of some of the child-friendly activities happening around Canberra:
Christmas Workshops: The Canberra Centre is holding several free Christmas craft workshops in December, including cookie decoration, snow globe making and custom baubles. Details here.
New Bike Track in Evatt: A new accessible cycling path has opened in Evatt. The facility provides a safe space to learn cycling. Details here.
Summer Holiday Fun: Canberra Theatre and CMAG have released their Summer Holiday Fun program packed with theatre shows, creative workshops, and a variety of free and low-cost activities. Details here.
North Pole Lane: North Pole Lane is an immersive walk-through Christmas story at South Point in Tuggeranong. Details here.
Something to do: 🧘 Free Community Yoga
Northside Community Service will be running a free 5-week yoga series and morning tea at the Salthouse community centre in Haig Park. The 2024 course was very popular, with places booking out quickly. You can now pop your name on the waitlist for the 2025 program beginning in February. There are two classes on offer for both beginners and intermediates. Details here.
And this Saturday, Wildbark at Mulligans Flat is hosting a free community yoga session. Details here.
This Weekend: 🎄 Christmas for Kambah’s 50th
After successful events throughout August and September, the volunteer committee for Kambah's 50th decided on a last hurrah—a Christmas market at Kambah Village featuring stalls, food, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Details here.
Classifieds:
🚲 Taylor Swift Night Ride Bike Party Let's mark Taylor's 35th birthday by riding around Lake Burley Griffin and playing her songs really loud this Friday night from 7pm. If you can, dress up, and we'll bring our partybox speaker to blast out your favourite Taylor songs. Assemble at the Street Theatre. Details here.
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🎸 Live Music This Weekend
Sonic Reducer return to Canberra fresh off a sold-out European tour supporting Royel Otis. This Saturday, Canberra's hottest new summer music festival, Vision, promises a stellar lineup. And saxophonist Mr Woodnote, a festival circuit regular with DUBFX, is coming back to his hometown for a very special night at Molly.
Thursday
- Mr Woodnote (jazz) @ Molly
- Suneden and The Seg Street Jam (funk/soul) @ The Baso
Friday
- Kopasetic (folk) @ Dissent
- Pon Fé Hi-fi (reggae/roots) @ Old Canberra Inn
- The Filthy Darlings (indie) @ Shadows
- Black Magic Friday @ Pot Belly Bar
- Fotis Vergopoulos (greek blues) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Lounge Baby @ Cypher Brewing
- Gosika + Nebulam + Life Sentence (metal) @ The Baso
- Moondog Band (blues) @ Dickson Taphouse
Saturday
- Sonic Reducer @ Fun Time Pony
- One Fish Two Fish (jazz/soul/funk) @ Gang Gang
- Darren Hanlon (folk) @ The Street
- Serial Pest (indie/punk) @ The Baso
- Vision Music Festival
- Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats @ Smith's Alternative
- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (metal) @ The Baso
- Johnny Reynolds Band (blues/rock) @ Shadows
Sunday
- Bella Groove (blues/jazz) @ Smith’s Alternative
- LILY B (indie/pop) @ Smith’s Alternative
- Inez Hargaden (singer-songwriter) @ Old Canberra Inn
- Jeff Martin (David Bowie Tribute) @ The Baso
- XAPHANIA @ Gang Gang
- Ben Drysdale @ Dickson Taphouse
🍃 Nature in the City Grants
In 2021 residents in Hackett came together and transformed a dusty, eroded area into a thriving urban oasis by installing swales to manage water flow and prevent erosion. The project was made possible as part of the Nature in the City grants program.
Do you have an idea for helping cool your suburb and improve Canberra's urban environment? Find out how to make it a reality at the online information session happening tomorrow evening. Details here.
