Friday 13th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Friday 13th September.

⛅️ Weather: 18° and mostly sunny.

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Something to do: 🎶 Pub Choir

Pub Choir has been helping average people achieve average results for 7 years, and they're promising to do the same with you! Led by the incredibly talented Astrid Jorgensen, she'll take one famous song and teach you a new version in 3 part harmony. The first show at Llewellyn Hall sold out quickly, but thankfully, another show has been added. Details here.

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Exhibition: 🖼️ Ever Present

Following a national and international tour, Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia returns to Kamberri/Canberra for its final showing at the National Gallery. The exhibition includes over 260 works from more than 200 artists. It's free (make sure you book a free gallery ticket online before going). Ever Present opens tomorrow and runs until August 2025. Workshops and artist talks will be held this weekend to celebrate the opening. Details here.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

Floriade begin, the Thai Embassy is holding an open day, there's a craft market in Yarralumla and lots more happening this weekend. Get the full weekend rundown here.

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Something to do: 🛥️ Paint and Sip Cruise

This October, the Canberra Party Boat is partnering with Pinot & Picasso for a Paint and Sip Cruise on Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy a glass (or two) of wine while you paint a beautiful sunset landscape of the lake guided by the expert team from Pinot & Picasso. Details here.

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News: 🍹 Volstead wins Best Cocktail Bar

Volstead Repeal, the cosy cocktail bar tucked away on Mort Street in Braddon, has been named ACT's 2024 Cocktail Bar of the Year for the second time running at the Bartender awards.

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Tomorrow: 🪴 Spring Garage & Plant Sale

Marymead in Narrabundah is holding a Plant and Garage sale tomorrow. You'll find plants, crafts, books, clothes, cakes, DVDs and more. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🕯️ Candlelight Concert: 70's Disco Hits

Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory musical journey at the James Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia. Enjoy iconic 70's disco hits performed live under the soft glow of candlelight. Find out more.

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Tidbits:

Capitals Tickets: The UC Capitals will be back at AIS Arena for the upcoming WNBL season. Memberships for the 11 home games go on sale today. More.

Asbestos Study: A recent study by the ANU found that men who lived in Mr Fluffy homes with loose-fill asbestos insulation in the ACT were 2.7 times more likely to develop mesothelioma compared to other men in the region. While the risk is significantly elevated compared to the general population, mesothelioma remains a rare disease, even among those exposed to asbestos. More.

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