Saturday 1st February

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: What's Coming Up in February + A New Ninja Course.

🌤️ Weather: 31° and mostly sunny.

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📆 What's Coming Up in February

Here are some dates to add to the calendar:

Multicultural Festival (Feb 7-9): More than 170 communities will share their culture, history and heritage through food, art, song and dance at the three-day festival. Details here.

Lifeline Bookfair (Feb 7-9): The Lifeline Bookfair raises a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. The book lovers’ paradise is back at EPIC this February. Details here.

Belco Bowl Jam (Feb 14-16): Australia's longest-running skateboarding event. There will be three days of skateboarding around Canberra City and Belconnen, with the world's best skateboarders competing for more than $30,000 in prizes. Details here.

Canberra Show (Feb 21-23): Rides, fireworks, animals, show bags and much more. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: 🤣 The Canberra Comedy Festival

The Canberra Comedy Festival is back this March and will be the biggest festival yet, with a stacked lineup of some of world's best comedians. Tickets are selling fast, with a couple of shows already sold out. Details here.

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Something to do: 🎶 Mixtape Chorus

Mixtape Chorus is an indie pop choir that's open to singers of all abilities. There are no auditions, just come along to sing pop songs in a low-pressure, fun environment. Details here.

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New: 🥷 Ninja Parc

A new ninja obstacle course for kids has opened in Fyshwick. The concept is inspired by the Ninja Warrior and Sasuke TV shows, where contestants climb, swing, jump, and balance their way through a challenging obstacle course. Ninja Parc offers both casual play and structured classes. Details here.

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Tomorrow: 🍓 The Hall Markets

The Hartley Hall Markets is one of Canberra's largest and longest-running markets. You'll find produce, baked goods, pottery, plants, furniture and more. Dogs are welcome. Entry is via a gold coin donation, with all money going to Hartley's vital work of supporting people with disabilities. The Hall Markets run on the first Sunday of every month. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🚲 Family-friendly Lunar New Year Ride today 3-5pm

Canberra by Bike's ride from Parliament to Dickson resembles a giant slithering snake, in honour of the new lunar year. We'll be on separated paths and welcome riders joining us at cross streets along the route. We'll reach Dickson in time for the Lunar New Year festival. Register and route map: Details here.

🧘 Finding Calm in a Busy Mind!

Inner Synergy's very popular local mindfulness and meditation courses re-start early February. Help manage overthinking, stress and anxiety. While boosting your sleep, focus, calm & general health. Suitable for all levels. Starting February 9 at Phillip or February 17 at Dickson. For a Calmer, Happier and Healthier you. For $15 off, use promo code at checkout: IS-CANBERRADIGEST15 (for a limited time only). Feel better, Live better - Book now!

Find out more: Intro Course Dickson OR Intro Course Phillip OR Next Level Course Dickson OR www.innersynergy.com.au

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Tidbits and News

Groovin Gone?: The future of Groovin the Moo looks uncertain, with the music festival cancelled for a second year in a row. The single-day event, which toured regional Australia, included a stop in Canberra. More.

The Future of the Old Bus Depot: The ACT Government is seeking new ideas for the old transport depot in Kingston, with the current site licence set to expire in June. They suggest multiple suppliers could be awarded licences to use different parts of the building or operate on different days. The Old Bus Depot Markets will be reapplying to continue running the markets.

What about creating a new version of The Hamlet, which was so popular in Braddon? That's my idea—let me know yours...

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

Looking for what's on in Canberra this weekend? Get the full rundown of weekend events here.

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Canberra Digest will be back on Monday. Have a great weekend!