Monday 12th May

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: This Week in Canberra + Where to find Live Music.

⛅️ Weather: 21° and a 40% chance of rain.

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📆 This Week in Canberra

Canberra Treasures Market Day: The Canberra Treasures Market Day, as part of the Heritage Festival, is on this Sunday by the Lake. Expect craft demonstrations from spinners and weavers, lacemakers, fibre basket weavers, woodworkers and knife forgers. There’ll also be natural dyeing activities, an archaeological dig, bouquet garni making, and plenty of unique hand-crafted goods for sale. Details here.

Bonsai Exhibition: As part of the National Bonsai Convention, the Canberra Bonsai Society is hosting a public exhibition featuring over 100 trees, pots and display stones. There’s also a vendor area with plants and bonsai gear for sale. Details here.

Canberra Wool Expo: Held over two days at the Old Bus Depot, the Wool Expo celebrates all things wool with live demos, hand-spun and hand-dyed yarns, felted garments, and designer knitwear. Details here.

AusIndia Fair: Indian and Australian cultures come together at the AusIndia Fair—a day of street food, live music, performances, and stalls packed with Indian goods. Details here.

Wedding Expo: The Canberra Autumn Wedding Expo is on this Sunday at EPIC, with dozens of local wedding suppliers showcasing their services. Details here.

Raiders v Titans: The Raiders take on the Gold Coast Titans this Sunday at 4:05pm. After snatching a golden-point victory last season, Jamal Fogarty will be looking to do it again against his old club. Details here.

Rugby Double Header: International rugby returns to GIO Stadium with a double-header—Wallaroos v USA, followed by Brumbies v Reds. Kick-off from 4:55pm. Details here.

Capital Brewing Record Fair: Dig through the crates at Capital Brewing Co. this Sunday during their record fair with My Vinyl Revolution. Details here.

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Something to do: 👻 Ghost Hunting at Old Parliament House

Is Old Parliament House really one of the most haunted buildings in the world? Take a special after-hours interactive tour where you’ll gather evidence and decide for yourself whether it’s truly an old haunted house. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: 🎙️ Conversations Live

Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler—the voices behind the ABC’s most-loved podcast Conversations, for a rare night live on stage. Go behind the scenes and hear the stories you didn’t hear on air. From the famous to the unknown, the wild to the wonderful, Sarah and Richard are lifting the lid on the moments that moved them, made them laugh, and left them speechless. Details here.

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🎷 Live Music in Canberra

A couple of live music nights I recently came across:

Wednesdays at The George: The George (opposite Cockington Green) hosts live music every Wednesday from 6–9pm, featuring three acts performing originals, covers, or a mix of both. What started as an open mic has grown into a regular showcase of singer-songwriters, duos, trios, and the occasional band. It’s family-friendly, with food, drinks, and tunes in the outdoor marquee during the cooler months.

Live Jazz at Highroad: Every Friday in May, Highroad in Dickson is putting on live jazz from 5:30–8:30pm. Perfect for after-work or pre-dinner drinks, with Happy Hour running from 5–6pm.

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Something to do: 🌳 Urambi Planting Day

Feel like getting outside, getting your hands dirty? Join the Office of Nature Conservation, ACT Parks and Conservation Service, the SouthernACT Catchment Group and Urambi Hills ParkCare Group for a morning of plantings and guided walks. Details here.

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Nightlife:

friGAY: Launching Friday, May 16, friGAY is a new monthly club night for the queer community at Fun Time Pony in the City. Expect performances from local drag artists, and a fun night with all things queer. Details here.

Drag Bingo at Queenies: Queenies in Kingston is hosting a night of drag and bingo next Wednesday, featuring the fabulous queens from Phish & Phreak. Details here.

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Candlelight Concerts: 🕯️ Best of Hans Zimmer: Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at James Fairfax Theatre at the National Gallery of Australia under the gentle glow of candlelight. Details here.

This Week in Canberra + Where to find Live Music