Wednesday 16th April

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: Mother’s Day in Canberra + Human Nature is coming to Canberra.

🌤️ Weather: 23° and mostly sunny.

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🌸 Mother's Day in Canberra

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11—here are some lovely ways to treat Mum around Canberra:

Portrait Café High Tea: Stroll through the NPG galleries before enjoying an elegant high tea on the terrace, overlooking the gardens and Lake Burley Griffin. Details here.

Mumfest: Haig Park will transform into a Mother's Day spectacular with free yoga workshops, massages, cocktail-making classes and more. It's free! Details here.

Pilates & Breakfast: Celebrate Mother's Day with a morning of movement and indulgence at Rosa's in the National Rose Gardens. Start with a pilates session, then relax with a grazing-style breakfast on the lawns. Details here.

Sense, Sensibility & Song: National Opera presents a special Mother's Day concert featuring music and melodies from the world of Jane Austen. Details here.

Mother's Day High Tea at Cuppacumbalong: Enjoy a sumptuous high tea in historic Cuppacumbalong as part of the Heritage Festival. Details here.

Gin High Tea: Big River Distilling Co. is hosting a Gin High Tea at their cosy distillery bar. Enjoy cocktails and high tea treats—alcohol-free options are available, too. Details here.

Mother's Day Cruise: Take a relaxing two-hour cruise on Lake Burley Griffin and add a grazing box filled with gourmet treats to enjoy while soaking up the views. Details here.

Bottomless Brunch at the Mercure: The Mercure is hosting a brunch with bottomless Mimosas and Aperol Spritz alongside a menu of sweet and savoury brunch favourites. Details here.

QT Mother's Day High Tea: Capitol Bar & Grill, in partnership with Château La Gordonne Rosé, is serving up a luxe high tea with a Space Kitchen cake table and optional bottomless rosé. Details here.

QT is also hosting a Scent and Sip experience. Be guided by an expert in creating a signature scent to take home while sipping on Château La Gordonne Rosé. Details here.

Mum-Cha: Lazy Su in Braddon is bringing back Mum-Cha—dig into their yum cha-inspired banquet menu with the option to add bottomless drinks. Details here.

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Something to do: 🔔 Carillon Open Day

Curious to know what's inside the National Carillon? The NCA is running public tours on April 27. Step inside, meet one of the carillonists and even have a go at playing some of the bells. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: 🎶 Human Nature is Coming to Canberra

Human Nature is bringing its Motown sound to Canberra this October. The pop group—with hits including Reach Out, Get Ready and Dancing in the Street—will be performing their acclaimed arena show in the more intimate Llewellyn Hall on October 17. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🇩🇪 German Film Festival

The German Film Festival brings the best of German-language cinema to Australia and is the largest celebration of German film outside of Germany! This year's diverse program features a mix of box office hits, critically acclaimed titles, and a special selection for kids and families. Several films are screening direct from the prestigious Berlin Film Festival.

Opening night in Canberra is at Palace Electric on April 30—enjoy wine, Bayreuther beer or a mocktail, and German-themed food on arrival before the Australian premiere of Long Story Short. Details here.

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🎸 Live Music This Weekend

The National Folk Festival is the main event this weekend, with a lighter program of acts elsewhere:

Thursday

• David Garnham & The Reasons to Live (roots/country) @ Smith’s Alternative

Friday

• thndo (soul/R&B) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Olivia's World (punk/pop) @ Dissent
• Gunk (punk) @ The Baso

Saturday

• Anoxia (metal) @ The Baso

Sunday

• BUDDHADATTA @ Smith’s Alternative

Monday

• Mia Wray (alternative) @ Smith’s Alternative

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Easter Weekend Nightlife

For the young and young at heart—here's what's happening this long weekend:

Benny x The Jetty: On Saturday afternoon, head to The Jetty for a day-into-night session of high-energy beats as Benny and The Sets take over the venue. Details here.

No Scrubs vs Call Me Maybe Party: The Baso is throwing a 90s–2010s throwback party this Friday night. Details here.

Vamp Alternative Music Club: Tomorrow night, Shadows is hosting the Vamp Alternative Music Club—a mix of music across genres like Odd Pop, New Wave, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Gothic-Glam-Art Rock, Industrial, E.B.M., plus some Emo and Electronica. Details here.

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