Tuesday 6th May

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It's Tuesday, May 6.

⛅️ Weather: 23° and partly cloudy.

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Looking Ahead: 🤣 The Play That Goes Wrong

Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, The Play That Goes Wrong is a riotous farce where everything that can go wrong does—spectacularly. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempts to stage a classic murder mystery, but chaos quickly takes over. It's coming to Canberra Theatre in October. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Details here.

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Something to do: 🧶 Yuma Yarn

Canberra Spinners and Weavers are teaming up with Tuggeranong Arts to run a coiled weaving workshop. Learn basic coil weaving techniques step by step while enjoying live music. The workshops are open to everyone—no experience is needed. Details here.

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On Now: 🪵 The Woodcraft Guild's Sale

The ACT Woodcraft Guild is running a pop-up store this week at Southpoint in Tuggeranong. It features hundreds of hand-crafted pieces by local guild members, with many of the makers on hand to share their process. A great chance to find a unique Mother's Day gift! Details here.

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This Weekend: 🏂 2025 Snow Sale

Planning a trip to the snow this year? The Canberra Snow Sale has been running for 30 years and is a great chance to buy new and pre-loved snow sports gear. All proceeds support local snow sports programs and events. It's happening at EPIC this Saturday. Details here.

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🎭 Arts Around Canberra

This week's arts wrap:

Joe Chindamo OAM: Joe Chindamo's career spans 23 chart-topping albums and collaborations across jazz, opera, film, theatre, and pop. The brilliant jazz pianist will perform at Tuggeranong Arts this Saturday. Details here.

If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You: Set in the small Irish town of Ennis, John O'Donovan's play follows two young men stuck on a rooftop after robbing a petrol station. There, they discover some truths you just can't climb down from. A raucous and unlikely romantic drama. Opening at ACT Hub next week. Details here.

When the Rain Stops Falling: Recently voted one of the top three Australian plays of the 21st century in a national ArtsHub poll of theatre professionals, When the Rain Stops Falling follows the interconnected stories of two families over four generations—between a prediction in London in 1959 and its outcome in Australia 80 years later. Mockingbird Theatre's production is playing at Belco Arts from Thursday. Details here.

Sweet Charity: Winner of four Tony Awards, the musical Sweet Charity follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeful dance hall hostess searching for love and a better life. Playing at The Q until May 18. Details here.

Strathnairn Arts Exhibitions: Two new exhibitions open at Strathnairn Arts tomorrow. Wiradjuri artist Jessika Spencer's Matriarchy showcases fibre artworks using both traditional and contemporary techniques. In Homes, photographer and storyteller Zair Ahmed captures the resilience of communities fighting to preserve their homes, cultures, and ways of life. Details here.

The Maids: Jean Genet’s The Maids is playing at The Street from May 24. Martin Crimp's translation thrusts two sisters into a dangerous role-play of servant and mistress, turning envy into rebellion in a study of power and identity. Details here.

John Granger Fisher: Internationally acclaimed Australian concert pianist John Granger Fisher presents a program of works from the Classical period through to the 20th century. Happening at the Wesley Music Centre this Friday. Details here.

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Classifieds:

🇮🇹 Gala Dinner - An Evening in Italy: It's time to say "arrivederci" to the 2025 'Viva Italia in Canberra' festival at its final event, 'Gala Dinner - An Evening In Italy', at the Hotel Realm Ballroom for a truly delicious three-course Italian meal, featuring live opera, a DJ and auction. Happening Saturday, May 10. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Acton Waterfront: Fencing around the Acton Waterfront site has been removed and the park is now open to the public. At the moment, the space is mostly grass—it's a temporary park until construction on the Ngamawari Park begins in 2026. While the weather is still warm(ish) during the day, it could be a nice spot for a picnic.

Bean Count Continues: While it initially looked like Labor had retained all three ACT seats, Bean is now shaping up as a much closer race. The ABC currently estimates independent Jessie Price is ahead in the count, but it's still too close to call. Further counting today should provide a clearer picture. More.

Ditching Pokies: The Canberra Bowling Club has ditched its pokies, joining the Polish Club in Turner and the Yowani Country Club to become pokie‑free. The Bowling Club took advantage of the ACT Government's surrender scheme, which allowed venues to hand back machine licences in exchange for cash to diversify their income streams. While clubs like Canberra Bowling are moving into live music and expanding their sports revenue, the Vikings Group and Canberra Southern Cross Club—both of which operate multiple venues—surrendered only 40 pokie licences each.

Correction: In yesterday's issue, the LEGO Roundabout Sale was listed as happening on the 11th. It's actually happening this Saturday, May 10.