Thursday 20th March

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: Cooking workshops + too many puppies.

⛅️ Weather: 29° and partly cloudy. 60% chance of rain, most likely in the afternoon.

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Something to do: 🧆 Food and Wine Workshops

Introductory Wine Appreciation: Canberra Cellar Door is running a fuss-free introduction to wine appreciation. You'll discover the essential elements of wine, how it's made, and how to pair it with food—all while tasting a hand-picked selection of quality Canberra wines. Details here.

10 Yards Cooking Workshops: 10 Yards (Two Before Ten) in Aranda hosts regular cooking workshops. Upcoming sessions cover sourdough, a Mediterranean feast, whiskey and wagyu, and more. Each hands-on workshop teaches you the skills to create your feast before you sit down for a group meal with paired drinks. Details here.

Ona Coffee Courses: Have all the gear but no idea? Ona runs a home barista course where you bring your own machine to learn how to make a great cup of coffee with your setup. They also offer a pour-over coffee workshop. Details here.

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📚 Books, Talks, Films and More

A roundup of interesting events around Canberra:

Anh Do Book Signing: Author, actor, comedian, and painter Anh Do is coming to Bookcase in Gungahlin next weekend. This is your chance to meet him, get your favourite books signed, and snap a photo. Details here.

Story Dogs at the NLA: The National Library is hosting a monthly Story Dogs program. Young people aged 7 to 12 can read to a friendly and attentive dog in a relaxed setting just outside the Bookshop in the Foyer. The program is perfect for reluctant or struggling readers. Details here.

Science. Art. Film.: This series is a collaboration between the NFSA and the ANU, featuring film screenings paired with discussions led by exceptional minds and inspiring researchers. Themes include rebellion, resistance, surrealism and absurdity, hope, survival, and immigration. The first screening, Tank Girl, is next Wednesday. Details here.

Reel Rock 19: Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films. It's screening next Wednesday at Capital Brewing. Details here.

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Kids: 🍁 Tidbinbilla's Autumn School Holiday Program

Tidbinbilla has released its autumn school holiday program, featuring activities like nature orienteering, billy tea and damper making, waterbug discovery, and more. Some activities require booking in advance. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🎻 Night and Now: Canberra Symphony Orchestra's thrilling program of orchestral masterworks, 'Night and Now' draws us deeper into imagination. Three memorable pieces, including Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, one of classical music's most stirring pieces. March 26, 27, 7:30pm, Llewellyn Hall, ANU. Details here.

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Tidbits: 🐶 RSPCA at Capacity + Open Day

The RSPCA has announced that it cannot accept any more dog surrenders or strays until March 25, as it has reached capacity. The decision comes after 20 puppies were taken in on a single day.

The RSPCA is also holding a Shelter Open Day on April 5, featuring puppy meet-and-greets, cat toy making, soft toy microchipping for kids, and behind-the-scenes shelter tours. Details here.

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🏉 Weekend Sport

Brumbies Women: The ACT Brumbies Women host the Queensland Reds Women at Viking Park this Saturday. The last time these teams met, the Brumbies claimed a convincing 31-14 win in Brisbane and will look to continue their winning form on home soil. Details here.

Canberra United: After five winless weeks, Canberra badly needs a victory to stay in the hunt for a finals spot. They're facing defending champions Sydney FC at McKellar Park this Saturday. Details here.