February 6

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: A new pool hall in Canberra + Questacon without the big kids.

⛅️ Weather: 32° and partly cloudy.

New: 🎱 Canberra's Only Dedicated Pool Hall

Tucked away in Braddon, HeyCan Pool & Billiards Club is Canberra’s only dedicated pool hall. Opened in September last year, it’s open daily and stays open late, making it easy to drop in for a game. No bookings are required—just show up and play. Details here.

Eats: 🍽️ Cafe Stepping Stone Valentine’s Dinner

Cafe Stepping Stone, a social enterprise that provides employment and paid training opportunities for migrant and refugee women, is hosting a fundraising Valentine’s Day Dinner. Enjoy an intimate evening with dishes from around the world, live music and stunning views of the Brindabellas at sunset. Details here.

Kids: 🧪 Little Explorers Days

Questacon is hosting a series of Little Explorers Days next week for children aged 0-6. The event features baby sensory zones, science shows, storytime, and dress-ups—all without big kids or school groups around. Details here.

Looking Ahead: 👑 Shakespeare By the Lakes VI

Shakespeare by the Lakes (Lakespeare) returns for another season of outdoor twilight shows, bringing Shakespeare’s action-packed tragedy Macbeth to lakeside locations around Canberra. Lakespeare is an independent theatre company on a mission to make high-quality theatre accessible to Canberrans. With performances at eight locations across Canberra in February and March—most of them free—it’s a perfect chance to enjoy theatre in the open air. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and settle in for an evening of drama by the water. Details here.

🥇 The Canberra Gold Awards

The Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold Awards celebrate people who have made Canberra their long-term home. These awards recognise individuals who have lived in Canberra for 50 years or more, acknowledging their contributions—big or small—to the community. Held annually as part of the Canberra Day celebrations, the awards are an opportunity to honour those who have shaped the city. If you know someone who has called Canberra home for 50 years, why not nominate them? Details here.

Classifieds:

studioMAP Art Classes for Children & Teens Painting, drawing & illustration. After school and Saturday classes. Various classes suitable for 6-18 years olds. Term spaces & try-outs available see : studiomap.com.au

studioMAP, established in 1995, is a fully equipped and professionally staffed art studio located in Studio 3, M16 Artspace / Community Visual Arts Centre, Blaxland Griffith ACT.

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Classifieds support Canberra Digest

Tidbits and News:

Canberra Hit by Hailstorm: Emergency services received over 120 calls for assistance after a storm with large hailstones swept through Canberra. Around 1,100 homes in Woden and Weston Creek briefly lost power.

Lake Tuggeranong Closed: Lake Tuggeranong is closed to fishing, swimming, and boating after sewage and oil contamination was detected. More.

Wilko and Courts Depart 104.7: After just a year of hosting the breakfast show on 104.7, Wilko and Courts are leaving the station. The pair announced their departure on yesterday’s program, citing lifestyle choices as the reason for stepping away. They will be replaced by Rod and Gabi from Mix 106.3.