Monday 16th June

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: What's on this week in Canberra + A Winter Schnappsfest.

⛅️ Weather: 11° and partly cloudy.

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📆 This Week in Canberra

Here's what's coming up this week around Canberra:

German Winter Markets: Homemade cakes, deli goods, German groceries, beer, schnapps and the much-loved sausage stall are all on offer at the Winter German Markets this Sunday at the Harmonie Club. Details here.

The Queen's Nanny: Just a few tickets remain for Melanie Tait's blackly funny comedy-drama The Queen's Nanny. Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a feud between the steely Queen Mother and her children's doting nanny. Details here.

CraftAlive Canberra: A large craft expo featuring workshops, demonstrations and stalls selling kits, equipment and materials. Details here.

Midnight Mass: Celebrate the longest night of the year at the Capital Brewing Taproom with Midnight Mass—live music, interactive performances, dark beers and a BBQ pit. Details here.

Ray of Light: Celebrate the solstice with family and friends at the Ray of Light Festival this weekend at the Polish Club. Expect bands and buskers, funky stalls, free face painting and kids' crafts, plus a sausage sizzle. Details here.

Carmen: The Australian Ballet returns to Canberra as part of Canberra Theatre's 60th anniversary celebrations. Details here.

Three Sixty Fashion Market: Browse high-end second-hand designer and vintage clothing and accessories at the Fitters Workshop in Kingston this Sunday. Details here.

Majura Park Freshfest: A day of interactive kids' workshops, live cooking demonstrations, a jumping castle, face painting, live music, giveaways and more. Details here.

Fête de la Musique: The Alliance Française is bringing back the French tradition of La Fête de la Musique. Every year on June 21, French cities transform into one giant party to celebrate the start of summer and the joy of music. Enjoy the festivities this Friday from 6pm–11pm with live performances, delicious food, and hot and cold drinks. Details here.

Hog Feast: A celebration of all things pork at Contentious Character. Enjoy a delicious outdoor feast of locally sourced pork cooked every which way. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: ❄️ Winter Schnappsfest 2025

The ultimate schnappsparty! Enjoy the finest schnapps, piping hot glühwein, German beers, wines and ciders, and winter-warming foods. Entertainment will be provided by the Sydney German showband, The Masters of Oompah. Details here.

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Something to do: 🕹️ Back to the 80s Trivia Night

Step back in time for a trip down memory lane at The Durham's 80s-themed trivia night in Kingston. It's happening this Thursday, entry is free, and there are prizes—including for best dressed. Details here.

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Tidbits

Poppyfield Street: Dickson Place in Dickson has been renamed Poppyfield Street in recognition of the suburb's historical role in opium farming. From 1940 to 1962, an area in Dickson was leased to the CSIRO to develop high-yield poppy plants. The original proposal was to rename Dickson Place to Dickson Street to reflect that it's not actually a place. However, a proposal from the Dickson Residents Group to honour this unique piece of local history was endorsed by the ACT Place Names Advisory Committee.

Lake Ginninderra to be Lowered: You may notice the water in Lake Ginninderra is a little lower this week. It's being progressively lowered by 500mm to allow investigation works as part of the Emu Bank Upgrade.

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Cause: 🏉 Reclink Community Cup

The Canberra Reclink Community Cup is an annual charity footy match and music event. It pits a team of local musicians (The Limestones) against a team of local media (The Noise), raising funds for Reclink ACT—a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and other hardships.

The Cup kicks off with a fundraiser this Sunday at Gang Gang, featuring a line-up of local artists. There'll also be a raffle, footy trivia, and info on how to join the teams. Details here.

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