Friday 25th July

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: This weekend in Canberra + Turn Back Time at Lanyon Homestead.

⛅️ Weather: 14° and partly cloudy.

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📆 This Weekend in Canberra

It's looking like a wet weekend. While the Winter Festival has been postponed, there's still plenty happening—including lots of indoor options—like a whisky show, record fair, and Bangarra's Illume.

Get the full rundown of weekend events.

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Coming Up: ✨ Light Up Lyneham

Next Saturday, Lyneham will be lit up once again for Light Up Lyneham. Take part in a sunset lantern walk to the wetlands, where you'll see vibrant installations and captivating projections. Then return to Lyneham Shops for market stalls and live entertainment. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: Turn Back Time at Lanyon Homestead

In celebration of Family History Month, Lanyon Homestead is turning back time with a day of entertainment, workshops and special experiences. Take part in historical candle-making and knitting workshops. Learn about getting started with Family History and how to preserve your family heirlooms. Take a tour with Tim the Yowie Man and end the day with a toe-tapping bush dance. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🎙️ If You're Listening Live

Join Matt Bevan from the ABC's If You're Listening as he brings his signature wit and insight to the stage. In this live show, he explores the biggest changes just around the corner—by diving deep into the past. Details here.

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🤣 Canberra Comedy

Urzila Carlson: Just a handful of tickets remain for Urzila Carlson's upcoming August shows. Tickets are still available for the Friday 9:30 pm session. Details here.

Daniel Connell: Daniel Connell—known from Have You Been Paying Attention? and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala—comes to Canberra for one night only. Details here.

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👩‍🚒 Canberra Kids

The Gruffalo: If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel! The Gruffalo's Childreturns to Canberra following previous sell-out Australian tours. Join her on an adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the beloved picture book. Details here.

Emergency Emergency: Emergency Emergency: Vehicles to the Rescue is being released as a board book and an Auslan video! Celebrate the launch at the Canberra Fire Museum, where you'll meet firefighters, check out the big yellow fire trucks, and tour the museum—featuring emergency equipment and trucks over 100 years old. Details here.

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Tidbits

Northbourne Closure Postponed: This weekend's planned southbound closure of Northbourne Avenue has been delayed due to forecast heavy rain. More.

Spirit of Canberra Awards: Know someone making a difference in Canberra? Nominate them for the Lifeline Canberra Spirit of Canberra Awards, which celebrate locals driving positive change in our community. Details here.

Canberra Rent: Canberra is now the fourth most expensive capital city to rent in, according to new data from Cotality. Just three years ago, it was the most expensive. More.

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Classifieds

🎷 We Call it Jazz: Step into the soul of New Orleans with We Call It Jazz—a night of smooth vocals, swinging brass and spontaneous improvisation. Feel the rhythm, sip a wine, and let yourself be carried away. Details here.

🍲 Dinner Delivered: Dinner Ladies makes ready-to-heat homely meals delivered to your door. Stack your freezer with their crowd-pleasers, and any time you need it, you're just a hot step away from a belly full of comfort. New customers can use code 'CANBERRADIGEST20' to get $20 off their first order. Details here.