Thursday 1st August

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 1st August.

⛅️ Weather: 13° and mostly sunny. A low of -3° tonight.

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News: 🎞️ IMAX Coming to Canberra

Dendy in the City will open Canberra's first IMAX cinema screen in November. IMAX theatres have much larger screens and a higher-resolution image to create a more immersive experience. Previously, Canberrans would need to travel to Sydney or Melbourne to see a film in IMAX.

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This Weekend: 🚘 See Classic Cars in Canberra

One Saturday a month, Ollie’s Garage in Fyshwick opens its museum-like display of classic cars and luxury vehicles featuring Survivor Cars, RR & Bentleys & more. The display is open this Saturday from 9am to 12pm. Details here.

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Coming Up: The Wharf Revue

After 25 years, The Wharf Revue has decided this year’s performance will be their last. Tickets have gone on sale for the popular satirical send-up, which will be performed in Canberra from 25 October to 2 November. Details here.

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Deals: 🍺 $3 Beers at Hopscotch

Check out this happy hour deal - Hopscotch (Braddon) will be pouring $3 schooners of beer this Friday from 5-7pm.

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🐶 Meet Snickers

Snickers is an 8-month-old Dachshund puppy who is looking for his forever home. He loves cuddles, lap time and playing with toys. He is up for adoption through Canberra Pet Rescue. Details here.

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News: 🪗 Smith’s Alternative is Expanding

Smith’s Alternative, one of Canberra’s most vibrant live music venues, is expanding upstairs. The new upper-floor performance space, to be called McGregor Hall, will feature room for 90 people, a bar, and a projection system for film festivals and screenings. The grand opening will be Friday 16th August from 5pm to 9pm.

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🎸 Live Music This Week

Tonight:

• LORNA (indie pop) @ The Baso
• Moriarty Brothers (indie) @ The Baso

Friday:

• Teenage Wrist (alternative rock) @ The Baso
• Friday Night Jazz @ Gang Gang
• We Are Tri-Age @ Smith’s Alternative
• Zambezi Sounds (African Dance) @ Smith’s Alternative

Saturday:

• Machine on a Break (Alternative) @ The Baso
• International Blues Music Day @ Harmonie Club
• Phantoms (metal) @ Pot Belly

Sunday

• Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers (punk) + The Grogans @ The Baso

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Arts: Free Sketching Workshop

The ANCA Gallery in Dickson will be holding a free sketching workshop this Sunday. Bring your own materials or use their selection to experiment and play with different ways of expressing emotion through image making. The workshop is part of the Emotional Landscapes exhibition. Details here.

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Classifieds:

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