Wednesday 30th April

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: Alan Davies is coming to Canberra + Social scrapbooking.

🌧️ Weather: 16° and a shower or two. 50% chance of rain.

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Looking Ahead: 🤣 Alan Davies

Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality Alan Davies is bringing his new show Think Ahead to Canberra this December. It's his first Australian tour in over a decade! Details here.

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Something to do: ✂️ The Scrap Society

Grab the scissors and join the Scrap Society for an afternoon of collage, scrapbooking, and junk journaling. A wide range of collage supplies will be provided, along with sweet treats and drinks—so you can snack, chat, and create your perfect spread. Journals and starter packs are available if you're new to scrapbooking and collaging. Details here.

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Kids: 🗳️ Election Day at The Book Cow

This Saturday, The Book Cow in Kingston is hosting a Kids-only Election Day. They'll be revealing their new Prime Minister—will it be naughty Peter Rabbit, the beloved Green Sheep, cheeky Bluey, or wise Grandma Possum? Children can vote in-store until 3pm, when the winner will be announced. Details here

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Cause: 🥶 Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim

At dawn on the Winter Solstice (June 21), brave Canberrans will plunge into Lake Burley Griffin in a show of support for mental health. Now in its ninth year, the Ian Lindeman Memorial Winter Solstice Swim raises funds for Lifeline Canberra. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🎻 Beethoven's Violin: Experience Beethoven's legendary Violin Concerto LIVE with full orchestra, guest soloist Anna da Silva Chen and conductor Carlo Antonioli. Don't miss your chance to see this masterpiece brought to life by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. May 14/15, 7:30pm. Llewellyn Hall, ANU. Details here.

🇮🇹 Gala Dinner - An Evening in Italy: It's time to say "arrivederci" to the 2025 'Viva Italia in Canberra' festival at its final event, 'Gala Dinner - An Evening In Italy', at the Hotel Realm Ballroom for a truly delicious three-course Italian meal, featuring live opera, a DJ and auction. Happening Saturday, May 10. Details here.

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This Week: 👗 Red Dove Pre-loved Clothing Sale

The Red Dove pre-loved clothing shop opens this Thursday to Saturday with a carefully curated selection of high-quality clothing for sale. Pick up a winter bargain and enjoy delicious coffee and cake. Funds raised support the outreach programs of Tuggeranong Uniting. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Raiders Star is Leaving: Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty has accepted a $2 million deal to join Manly. More.

Traffic Delays in Molonglo: Coppins Crossing Road is closed for around three weeks for construction on the Molonglo River Bridge. More

I can add some context that the ABC article left out. If you're wondering why the works weren't completed during the school holidays, and are only starting now, it's all to do with the crane needed to lift the massive 70-metre-long steel girders into place. The crane required is the second-largest land-based crane in Australia, and with only two of them in the country, this was the only time one could be booked.

Nominate Someone for the Honour Walk: Know someone who has made a lasting contribution to the Canberra community? Nominate them for the 2025 ACT Honour Walk induction. More.

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🎸 Live Music This Week

Thursday

• Jo Davie / Stella Eve (pop/alternative) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Patient Sixty-Seven (metal) @ The Baso
• Life Pilot (metal) @ The Baso

Friday

• Adorn (indie) @ Dissent
• The Dalmatians (folk/rock) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Basement Sessions (Afro/Latin/Reggae) @ The Baso
• On My Way @ Live at the Polo
• Matriarch / The Pingers / Smallways (punk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Lounge Baby @ Cypher Brewing
• Bad Habbits @ Irish Club

Saturday

• Sonic Reducer (punk) @ Dissent
• The Loveys (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• USER (electronic) @ Smith’s Alternative

Sunday

• Shades and Shadows (jazz) @ Gang Gang