January 23

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: Meet friends at a supper club + David Sedaris

🌦️ Weather: 26° and showers. 70% chance of rain in the evening.

Something to do: 🍽️ Club Sup

Want to meet new friends in Canberra? Club Sup hosts supper clubs where guests gather around a communal table to share delicious plates, paired wines, and great conversation. The next event is in February at Ballyhoo. Details here.

Coming Up: 📚 David Sedaris

Critically acclaimed author, humorist and master of satire David Sedaris returns to Canberra this February for an evening filled with storytelling, observations, unpublished tales, audience Q&As and book signings. Details here.

This Weekend: 🐶 Paws Party

This weekend, the Splash and Dash Paws Party will be happening in Haig Park. Bring along your pup for a day of fun under the sun with sprinklers, water pistols, and lively music. Details here.

Further Afield: 🍷 Tallagandra Hill Sessions

Tallagandra Hill is a family-owned winery that is a 30-minute drive from Canberra. The winery hosts the “We Love Local” Sunday Sessions program featuring a stellar lineup of Australian artists and producers. Details here.

☄️ See the C/2024 G3 Comet

Mount Ainslie has been busier than usual at sunset, with Canberrans looking to catch a glimpse of the C/2024 G3 comet. Visible to the naked eye, the comet can be seen by looking west just after sunset. It’s fading, but you may still spot it over the next couple of days. After that, it won’t return for another 160,000 years!

Speaking of space, CMAG is currently hosting a fantastic exhibition celebrating 100 years of Mount Stromlo Observatory. Details here.

News and Tidbits:

$4 Million Penthouse: Curious about what a $4 million penthouse in Canberra offers? This recently listed property in Barton boasts views of Parliament House, a private swimming pool, and four bedrooms over two levels. See it here.

New Memorial Garden: The ACT Government has unveiled the Sanctuary Creek Memorial Garden at Gungahlin Cemetery and Crematorium, the ACT’s only publicly owned crematorium. This serene 1.3-acre garden features designs and artwork inspired by Canberra, including Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie, and the Gang-Gang Cockatoo. Details here.

Strata Inquiry: The Legislative Assembly has launched an inquiry into strata properties, focusing on the qualifications of property managers, conflicts of interest, and fee models. The committee will also consider the scope of a potential Strata Commissioner. The inquiry is currently accepting submissions.

LegalAid Emergency Guide: LegalAid ACT has released a series of fact sheets to help Canberrans know their legal rights when it comes to natural disasters. More.

This Weekend: 🖼️ Explore the Portrait Gallery After Hours

The National Portrait Gallery will be open late this long weekend. Visit the collection galleries and enjoy free entry to the Carol Jerrems exhibition. Details here.