Tuesday 3rd June

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: This week in Canberra + Arts around town.

🌦️ Weather: 17° and mostly sunny. 30% chance of rain.

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📆 This Week in Canberra

Coming up this week in Canberra:

Escape from Plastika: A free dance performance for kids in Glebe Park exploring the problem of plastic. Details here.

Sportscar Together Day: An event for all sportscar enthusiasts—Porsche Centre Canberra is hosting an open-day on June 9. Enjoy a display of heritage and current Porsche models, including the newly launched 911 GTS, while indulging in freshly brewed coffee, cookies and crepes. Details here.

Super Rugby Quarter Final: The Brumbies will take on the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Quarter Final this Saturday evening. Tickets go on sale to the public Tomorrow. Details here.

Raiders v Rabbitohs: Coming off the back of a few weeks away from home, the Raiders will be returning to Canberra Stadium to take on South Sydney this Sunday at 2pm. Details here.

BentSpoke is Turning 11: BentSpoke is turning 11, and they're throwing a party. On Friday, June 5, head to the Braddon brewpub for $11 pints, try the limited-release birthday brew—Descent 25, get a free signup to Draughters (Bentspoke's membership program), live music and, of course, cake. Details here.

The Canberra Antiques Market Day: Explore a curated collection of antique, vintage and retro finds at the Canberra Antiques Market Day. Details here.

Royal Canberra Poultry Show: All things poultry will be on show at EPIC this weekend. Beyond the competitions, attendees can look forward to an exciting blend of entertainment, educational programs, and captivating exhibitions. Details here.

GWS GIANTS v Port Adelaide: The Giants are back in Canberra to take on Port Adelaide at Manuka Oval. Details here.

Winterfest: You can expect a cozy Sunday afternoon enjoying Polish, Ukrainian & Baltic food and market stalls plus a performance from Canberra's own Polish Dance Group Wielkopolska, Canberra, Ukrainian dancers and the region's finest selection of Polish & Baltic beers. Details here.

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🎨 Arts Around Canberra

This week's arts wrap:

Canberra Qwire Concert: For the first time, Canberra Qwire joins forces with some of the ACT's finest musicians in a landmark performance, These Precious Hours: Purcell's Dido & Aeneas Reimagined. Join Qwire as they reinterpret Henry Purcell's 1689 opera and explore themes of queer love, loss, and heartache with music that transcends generations. Details here.

Snatches: Mockingbird Theatre's Snatches: Moments from 100 Years of Women's Lives is a punchy evening of standalone monologues. Curated by Vicky Featherstone and directed locally by Céline Oudin (8 Women), the show features eight rising Canberra actors embodying a century of women's struggles. The monologues highlight the ongoing fight for rights in both domestic and public spheres. Details here.

The Ties That Bind: Three artists—sister, mother, and son—Pam Fredericks, Joan Asmussen and Scott Fredericks—collaborate to explore the natural world and botanical connections. Their exhibition at the Botanic Gardens features mosaics, fibre art, and sculpture. Details here.

Artist Talk at the Glassworks: The Glassworks Artist Talk series gives artists in the Artistic Program a chance to share their experiences in an informal setting. An upcoming talk with Cheryl Edwards and Tom Rowney will be held in the Canberra Glassworks foyer, with light refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome—and there are no silly questions. Details here.

Luminescence Gala: Luminescence Chamber Singers, a professional vocal ensemble based in Canberra, are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a gala event. Details here.

Tommy Balogh Hotel Suite: Midnight Hotel in Braddon has transformed one of its suites into an immersive art experience. The Lume Suite features light-reactive works by renowned Canberra-raised artist Tommy Balogh.

Love's Four Seasons: Love's Four Seasons invites audiences into the emotional seasons of love. The Song Company explores the drama of Italian madrigals and contemporary works that echo the timelessness of relationships. Details here.

Sculpture Moves to Tuggeranong: The Dreams Lens for the Future sculpture (aka the Canberra Donut) has been relocated from the Northbourne median to the shores of Lake Tuggeranong, making way for the next stage of light rail.

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Looking Ahead: 🎙️ Who is She

Gem and Revz from the hit podcast We Don't Have Time For This are bringing an all-new musical comedy show to Canberra on August 23. Expect a night full of comedy, music, and audience interaction—a wild ride through millennial motherhood, relationships, and what it means to be a woman in 2025. Details here.

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Something to do: 🌱 Rewilding the City

Get your hands dirty for a good cause—SEE-Change Inner North is hosting a community workshop to rejuvenate O'Connor's Birdscape site with conservationist Blake Canackle. Learn practical ways to bring biodiversity back to Canberra's backyards and public spaces. The day includes hands-on planting and finishes with a relaxed community lunch. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🎻 The Music of John Williams - LIVE with Full Orchestra: From galaxy-shaking Star Wars themes to the roar of Jurassic Park, the adrenaline of Indiana Jones to the magic of Harry Potter – this concert brings John Williams' greatest scores to life in a symphonic celebration of cinema. July 24/25, 7:00pm. Llewellyn Hall, ANU. Details here.

🎨 Special studioMAP half-term Bookings!: studioMAP, After school and Saturday classes art classes for Children & Teens for Painting, Drawing & illustration. See website for options suitable for 6-10year olds / 8-14yrs / 11-15 / Teen only 15+. Established 1995. Enquiries 0438 003 492. Details here.

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Classifieds support Canberra Digest

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Tidbits

Lifeline Bookfair Move: In Friday's issue, I mentioned the Lifeline Bookfair would be happening in Tuggeranong. It's been moved—it will now take place at the National Convention Centre from June 13–15. The change is due to renovation works at the Stadium.

Correction: I included the wrong link and date for the Winter German Markets in Friday's issue. It's happening on June 22. Details here.