Monday 8th April

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 22° and partly cloudy.

📆 Today: It’s Monday 8th April.

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This Weekend: AFL in Canberra

This Saturday, the GWS Giants will play the St Kilda at Manuka Oval. This is the first of three AFL games to be played in Canberra. Tickets here.

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Friday: 🎉 Reload is Turning 10

Reload Bar in the City is turning 10. To celebrate they’re throwing a birthday party this Friday night filled with nostalgia, competition, and camaraderie. You’ll be able to play video game favourites, including Mario Kart, Goldeneye and Guitar Hero, and there will be complimentary canapes and drinks on arrival. Plus, all drinks will be 2 for 1. Details here.

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Sport: 🏉 Raiders Thrash Eels

The Raiders have bounced back from two disappointing losses to thrash the Parramatta Eels 41-8 at Canberra Stadium. They currently sit fifth on the ladder. Match Report.

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Friday: 🖼️ Art Live

Art Live is a free festival-like event exclusively for young people aged 15 to 25 at the National Gallery. Meet Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira, craft your own photo book, enjoy live music, and much more. It’s happening this Friday evening from 6pm to 9pm. There will also be shuttle buses from various locations around Canberra to the event for those needing a ride. Details here.

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Last Chance: RPG - Of Many, One

Tickets to RPG: Of Many, One have nearly sold out. The play will be coming to Canberra Theatre from the 11th to the 21st of April. Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the U.S Supreme Court. Tickets here.

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🐶 Meet Cheezel

Cheezel is an extremely polite Australian Cattledog / Kelpie. He arrived at the RSPCA shelter after someone found him abandoned in a pet carrier beside the road. Details here.

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Something to do: 🧺 Picnic at Rock Valley Homestead

This Sunday, as part of the Heritage Festival, there will be a picnic at Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens. Discover what life was like during Tidbinbilla’s pastoral history. Details here.

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Something to do: Justice of the Peace

Ever thought about becoming a Justice of the Peace Officer? Long-time JP Rod Nicholas will give a talk at Dickson Library on what a JP does and why you should join the ACT Justice of the peace Association. Find out More.