November 20

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 27° and partly cloudy.

Watch: 🍗 The Kingsley’s Documentary

This month marks 40 years of Canberra’s iconic chicken shop, Kingsley’s. Local content producer Mustard Flats has put together a documentary on the history of the fast-food chain. Watch it here.

Made in Canberra: 🚀 Baz Builds a Space Ship

Barry Armstead (Baz) is a full-time cutler and instructor at the Tharwa Valley Forge. For the past seven years, he has been building a full-size replica of a Battlestar Galactica fighter in his shed. The impressive creation, measuring 8.4 meters in length and weighing over 700 kilograms, will make its public debut at the upcoming Canberra Knife Show in Tharwa. Details here.

You can see a preview of the build on Baz’s website here.

Something to do: ☎️ Vinnies Laneway Market

Vinnies in Dickson is running a Laneway Market beside their shop on Woolley Street. Inspired by Parisian flea markets, the staff have filled the space with a curated collection of vintage treasures under twinkling lights and other decorations. The market will run on Friday evenings (5:30 to 8:30pm) through to the end of summer—perfect for after-dinner thrifting.

Stage: 🩰 The Nutcracker

There are still a few tickets available for The Nutcracker ballet happening in December. The Ballet, presented by Ballet International Gala, transports audiences to a magical world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and a heroic Nutcracker Prince. Details here.

This Weekend: 🎥 Sunset Cinema

Sunset Cinema is back at the Botanic Gardens, offering outdoor screenings of blockbusters and classics. There’s a food truck and a licensed bar or bring your own picnic and non-alcoholic beverages. For seating, pack a picnic rug and pillows, or hire a bean bag for extra comfort. The season kicks of this week with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Wild Robot and Joker: Folie à Deux showing. Details here.

🎸 Live Music This Week

This week, NZ emo band Carb on Carb with local favourites Spouse and Lost Coastwill be performing at Gang Gang. And ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Elana Stone from All Our Exes Live in Texas will be launching her new album at Smith’s Alternative tomorrow:

Thursday:

• Elana Stone (pop/indie) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Fruit Tones @ Dissent

Friday

• Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Agency Dub Collection + Tropitec + Doxxed (Reggae/Ska/Latin) @ Live at the Polo
• Michael Fix (guitar) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Flynn Marcus Quartet (Jazz) @ Dickson Taphouse
• Mutthi + Ramones Forever + He Covets @ Pot Belly
• Ashley Feraude @ Snapper and Co
• Kilwater @ Canberra Irish Club
• Lounge Baby @ Old Canberra Inn
• The Den Hanrahan Collective @ Smith’s Alternative

Saturday

• Carb on Carb (emo) @ Gang Gang
• Orpheus Omega + Carmeria (metal) @ The Baso
• Hearts (punk) @ The Baso
• Paco Lara (flamenco) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Blondie Tribute @ Shadows
• The Prettirinas @ Snapper and Co

Sunday

• A. Savage (indie) @ Gang Gang
• Benedict Moleta (singer-songwriter) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Anna Ransom (singer-songwriter) @ Smith’s Alternative
• The Thin White Ukes @ Smith’s Alternative
• Flik live (singer-songwriter) @ Dickson Taphouse
• Traxion and Friends (Big Band) @ Live at the Polo

Coming Up:

• Vision Music Festival

Tidbits:

Outdoor Pools: Canberra’s three public outdoor pools in Manuka, The City and Dickson have reopened for the warmer months.

Parkes Way Crash: Police have renewed calls for witnesses and dash-cam footage of a crash that occurred on Parkes Way on Saturday. (Distressing content warning). More.