Tuesday 1st April

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: Ricky Martin is Coming to Canberra + What’s Coming Up in April.

⛅️ Weather: 22° and mostly sunny.

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Looking Ahead: 🕺 Ricky Martin is Coming to Canberra!

Latin pop star Ricky Martin is bringing his signature energy—and hips—to the capital as part of his latest Australian tour. He’ll be performing at GIO Stadium with special guest Rita Ora on November 8. Tickets go on sale soon. Details here.

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📆 What’s Coming Up in April

Can you believe it’s April already? Here are some dates for your diary:

Stomp Festival (April 5–6): Celebrate Canberra’s local wine and produce with a weekend of events including tastings, grape stomping, workshops and more. Details here.

African Festival in the Park (April 5): A vibrant celebration of African culture, music, art and cuisine. This annual event brings people together to experience the richness and diversity of African traditions in the heart of the city. Details here.

Henry 5 (April 10–20): Bell Shakespeare’s production of Henry 5 comes to the Canberra Theatre this April. Details here.

Canberra Times Marathon Festival (April 12): More than 10,000 runners will take part in Canberra’s largest marathon festival. Details here.

Italian Festa: Sotto le Stelle (April 12): Savour the taste of Italy with a magical evening under the stars, where the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy come alive at the National Museum. Details here.

National Folk Festival (April 17–21): The popular, family-friendly celebration of folk culture from across Australia, returns to EPIC over the Easter long weekend. Details here.

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival (April 18 – May 11): With over 130 events around Canberra, the Heritage Festival includes talks, walks, workshops and plenty of family-friendly activities. Details here.

Canberra Steam Train Rides (April 18–20): The Picnic Train is back this Easter, running shuttles between Canberra and Bungendore. Details here.

Anzac Day (April 25): On Friday, April 25, the Australian War Memorial will mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. I’ll include details on other Anzac Day events in an upcoming issue. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🧶 Pearce Crafters Market

The Pearce Crafters Market is a bespoke craft market showcasing quality handmade goods from the region. It’s on this weekend at the Pearce Community Centre. Expect wonderful stalls, great coffee, delicious pies, and Alice in Wonderland-themed activities for the kids. The market supports Canberra Circle of Women, which helps improve health and education outcomes for women and girls around the world. Details here.

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🍽️ Canberra Eats:

A little bit of foodie news:

Banhmi Shack: There’s a new bánh mì spot in Dickson. Banhmi Shack is open Monday to Saturday, 8am–4pm, with rolls starting at just $10. Details here.

Bar Rochford Rosheen II: Melbourne chef and recipe columnist for Good Food and The Guardian, Rosheen Kaul, is coming to Bar Rochford for two nights of French and Chinese bistro-inspired Food. Details here.

Wine Day Wednesday: Monster at Ovolo Nishi is cracking open the cellar door every Wednesday. Get a bottle of wine plus a cheese or antipasti plate for $89.

Cypher Brewing Turns Two: Cypher Brewing in Gungahlin will celebrate its second birthday with exclusive beer releases, live music, food trucks, and prizes. Details here.

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Sport: 🏉 Raiders v Sharks

The Raiders will be looking to bounce back after a bruising defeat to the Cowboys last week, which left three players injured. They’re taking on the Sharks in a Thursday night clash at Canberra Stadium. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Open Day Postponed: The Government House Open Day that was happening this weekend has been postponed. An open day will be held in Spring.