June 11

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 12° and showers (90% chance) in the afternoon and evening.

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 11th June.

News: Muse is Closing

Muse, the Griffith cafe and book store, has announced it will be closing. After nine years, the owners have decided to move on to new things. Muse is known for its literary events and has attracted many popular names over the years. It will be open until August 25th.

East Hotel will redevelop the space into a new venue, Cucina 69.

Kids: ⛄️ Corin Forest

Corin Forest is one of the closest places to see snow near Canberra. It features a snow play area, a small ski area, and an alpine slide. They use snow machines to make the snow, so there should be some snow all through winter. The alpine play area opened for snow play this long weekend and was fully booked out. So, if you are thinking about visiting, I recommend booking in advance. Details here.

Something to do: 🌹 Perfume Making

Instala DIY Studio in Braddon runs a perfume making class for beginners. You'll start with a personalised perfume personality test to uncover your fragrance preferences before learning the secrets of scent blending to create your own perfume. Details here.

Tonight: Book Chat with B.M. Carroll

The Book Cow (Kingston) will be hosting Book Chat with Irish Australian author B.M. Carroll in conversation with Petronella McGovern to discuss her book One of Us Is Missing. The event is free, but bookings are essential. Details here.

This Weekend: Walk to Defeat MND

This weekend, join the walk around Lake Burley Griffin to raise money for motor neurone disease. The walk is approximately 5km long and is wheelchair-, stroller-, and dog-friendly. Details here.

Last Chance: 🎭 Terror Play

Due to a sell-out run, an extra show has been added for Terror, a play by Ferdinand von Schirach. Enter the courtroom, hear the evidence, and make your judgement. A hijacked plane is heading towards a packed football stadium. Ignoring orders to the contrary, a fighter pilot shoots down the plane, killing 164 people to save 70,000. Put on trial and charged with murder, the fate of the pilot is placed in the audience's hands.

The additional show is happening this Sunday. Details here.

News: King's Birthday Honours

A diverse group of Canberrans has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours list. Among the recipients is Sister Jane Keogh, a nun who was once arrested during a sit-in protest at former ACT Senator Zed Seselja's office! More.

Something to do: ☕️ Ona Coffee Cupping

Ona is holding a community coffee cupping. Taste and learn more about coffee and hang out with other coffee lovers. It's happening tomorrow evening at The Coffee Grounds in Belconnen. Details here.