May 6

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 17° and partly cloudy.

📆 Today: It’s Monday 6th May,

News: The National Gallery is Getting a Cafe

The National Gallery has been without a cafe since the pandemic. The original cafe was hidden away at the back of the gallery, overlooking the sculpture garden. The new cafe, currently being designed by Melbourne-based Kerstin Thompson Architects, will be next to the shop at the front of the gallery. It will overlook the other side of the Sculpture Garden, which is being redeveloped. The new cafe will open sometime mid next year.

Coming up: 🇩🇪 German Film Festival

The German Film Festival is starting tomorrow at Palace Electric. Over 30 films will be shown during May as part of the festival. Find out more.

This Weekend: 🌰 Hoskinstown Chestnut Roast

The little town of Hoskinstown is hosting a Chestnut Roast this Mother’s Day. Enjoy a feast of chestnuts, market stalls, a sausage sizzle (featuring pork, sage, apple and chestnut sausages), and chestnut-flavoured gelato! Hoskinstown is a 30-minute drive from Canberra. Details here.

Something to do: 💃 Bush Dancing

The Monaro Folk Society holds a weekly bush dance at the North Canberra Baptist Church hall in Turner. The Bush Dance Evenings allow dancers to learn and practice bush dancing. The best bit is you don’t need any experience or prior practice, as all the dances are taught and called on the night. Find out More

On Now: 🎭 Canberra Rep - The Actress

Canberra Rep’s latest show, The Actress is on now: The curtain is ready to rise on Lydia Martin’s final performance. As she prepares to farewell the stage, her family, friends, rivals, and colleagues descend upon her dressing room to deliver gracious goodbyes and settle past scores. There’s as much drama and comedy backstage as there is onstage in this witty, smart, and emotional tribute to the power of leading ladies everywhere. Details here.

Something to do: 🎬 Pocket Cinema Workshop

Have you ever wanted to make your own films but have no idea where to start? The Pocket Cinema Workshop will guide you through the process of creating films using only mobile devices and the open-source software DaVinci. There are limited spots in this workshop starting on May 16th. Details here.

Wednesday: Menopause Education Evening

This Wednesday, there will be a Menopause Education Evening at the Ainslie Football Club. Experts will cover topics like symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle changes. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to YWCA Canberra. Details here.

🐱 Meet Prince

Prince is a beautiful 12-year-old Siamese cat. This regal gentleman is seeking a retirement home after he was surrendered to the shelter due to his owner moving into a nursing home. Prince is incredibly sweet and sociable and loves to curl up on a lap. Find out more.

Something to do: 🍸 Cocktails and Creatives

Cocktails and Creatives is an ad-hoc assemblage of artists, designers, makers and musicians. It’s a fun, social occasion to network, show off your folio and exchange cards. The next Cocktails and Creatives event is happening this Wednesday evening at Queenies in Kingston. Details here.

Tidbits

Police seek information on Missing Teen: ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing 15-year-old boy. He was last seen in Duffy on Monday, 29th April. More.

Human Remains Found Near Point Hut Crossing: ACT Police are investigating the discovery of human remains found by members of the public around 3:45pm on Sunday.

CBR Small Business Expo: The Canberra Small Business Expo is happening this Thursday. It’s free to attend. More.

Sulwood Drive Closure: Sulwood Drive is now closed between Inkster Street and Livingston Avenue for major roadworks. It is expected to be closed for 13 weeks. More.