Wednesday 27th November

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It's a music heavy issue today with this week's gig guide and Christmas Carols!

⛈️ Weather: 29° and rain. 90% chance of rain, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A possible storm.

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This Weekend: 🇩🇪 Summer German Markets

The Summer German Markets are on this Sunday at the Harmonie German Club. You'll find a German deli, breads, cakes, wines, beer, schnapps and handmade crafts & specialty stalls. Details here.

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🐱 Kitten Season at the RSPCA

Kitten season happens over the warmer months in Canberra. During this time, the RSPCA will receive more than 850 kittens at its shelter. The RSPCA has put together a wishlist of items they are seeking to help them through this time, as well as information on adopting and fostering. Details here.

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News: 🚌 MyWay+ Starts Today

The new MyWay+ ticketing system on Canberra buses and light rail starts today. You can now pay for public transport by tapping on and off with a credit/debit card or your phone. You don't need a MyWay+ account or MyWay+ card to use the new system (concession holders will still need an account or card).

If you have Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical debit/credit card, no setup is required—just tap on as you would in a store. Remember to tap off with the same payment method at the end of your journey.

ACT Seniors Card holders can travel for free (ages 60-69: off-peak and 70+: all times) until June 2025. After that, you'll need a MyWay+ card or account. More.

The MyWay+ app is currently quite buggy, and there may be some initial hiccups as the new system rolls out.

If you're travelling on public transport today, let me know if you experienced any issues or found the system easy to use!

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Coming Up: 🎄 Christmas Carols

Here are some Christmas Carol events coming up in Canberra:

Carols by Candlelight: The 2024 Carols by Candlelight will be happening on December 7 at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. The Woden Valley Youth Choir and Canberra City Band will be performing. Details here.

Carols in Town Park: Bring a picnic rug and enjoy carols in the Tuggeranong Town Park. There will be a sausage sizzle and a visit from the man in red. It's happening on December 15. Details here.

Advent Singen: The Austrian Harmonie Choir will be performing all your favourite Austrian and Australian Christmas carols. There will be a Christkindlmarkt with traditional homemade biscuits for sale as well as a raffle with Christmas hampers on offer. Details here.

Carols in the Gardens: The Friends of Old Parliament House Rose Gardens are hosting a fundraiser to celebrate Christmas and the OPH Rose Gardens. The Canberra Harmony Choir will be performing, and there will be champagne and finger food. Tickets are $25. (RSVP by November 29) Details here.

Carols by Barrels: Four Winds Vineyard will be hosting a festive evening of Carols by Barrels. Enjoy award-winning wines and wood-fired pizzas while sitting back and listening to local artist Amelie Thomas perform carols in the vineyard. Details here.

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Kids: 🚵 Try Mountain Biking

There are free "try-it-out" mountain biking events happening in Canberra over the next two weekends. You don't need to have any experience in mountain biking, and there are bikes available for those who don't have one. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Garden City Bike Path: The first segment of the Garden City Bike path along Torrens Street, between Cooyong Street and Elouera Street in Braddon, has been completed. The bike path will connect Watson, Downer, Hackett, Dickson, Ainslie and Braddon with the city.

Pedestrian Friendly Streets: The City Renewal Authority has released designs for more pedestrian-friendly streets in Braddon, The City and Dickson. They are currently seeking feedback on the plans. Details here.

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🧑‍🎤 Live Music This Week

Genre-bending punk band from the U.S., The Taxpayers, are in Canberra on Friday. Riley Catherall will be launching his new album at The Irish Club, and Canberra's newest live music venue, Dissent, will be hosting a night of folk, soul, and blues this Saturday.

Thursday

• The Art of the Duo @ Smith’s Alternative

Friday

• The Taxpayers (punk) @ Live at the Polo
• Fan Girl (indie/punk) @ Dissent
• Tessa Devine (indie/folk) @ Dickson Taphouse
• Custard (rock) @ The Baso
• Fauna (Jazz) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Charlie’s Attic @ Shadows
• The Cuttings (country/indie) @ Old Canberra Inn
• Woodface Trio @ The Irish Club

Saturday

• Freelings & Wildfires @ Dissent
• Relays (punk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Ryland Moranz (singer-songwriter) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Riley Catherall (singer-songwriter) @ The Irish Club
• Adam Harvey (country) @ The Street
• Barry Morgan @ Smith’s Alternative
• 90s n 00s Music Festival @ The Baso
• The Royal Belgium Conspiracy (folk/rock) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Eden Plenty @ Ainslie Football Club
• Voxneon (covers) @ Transit Bar
• Secret Agents (rock n roll) @ The Burns Club

Sunday

• Punk for the Seasons @ Dissent
• Inez Hargaden (folk) @ Dickson Taphouse
• Eden Plenty @ Gungahlin Lakes Club