Diy wotz on guide for the weekend of 12 August 2011

It’s National Science Week. Today, amongst other events, is Open Day at the Shine Dome, with an emphasis on the science of food:

http://www.science.org.au/events/openday/2011.html

For other events see http://www.scienceweek.gov.au/Pages/EventsMap.aspx?state=act

Arboretum open day between 10am and 4pm on Sunday.

The Wedded Bliss + Quarry Mountain Dead Rats at the Phoenix on Saturday night. 9pm kick off. Country / Bluegrass goodtimes 🙂

Fash ‘n’ Treasure is on again on SATURDAY the 13th of August. Canberra’s first and only dedicated fashion market, with stalls of new, vintage, second-hand and designer fashion. They also now have a section for comics, records and books.

Doors open at 10am. Free entry and free parking. Lunch and coffee available all day. Old Bus Depot Building in Kingston.

http://www.fashntreasure.com.au

Local indie rockers Waterford support Brisbane folksters Harmony at the Front on Saturday night from 8pm, then back it up with a set at the Bootlegs (at the Phoenix) on Monday alongside Crash the Curb and Killing Birds. So, you know. That’s something innit?

http://www.facebook.com/waterfordtherockband
http://www.myspace.com/waterfordthrockband

Dammit! Half an hour after posting the DeeJay Gosper gig, she had to cancel due to a lurgy. There will no doubt be something almost (though not quite) as awesome in her stead at the Old Canberra Inn at that timeslot on Friday night.

Oops, the Jenny M Thomas gig is on Friday 12 August

Jenny M Thomas and the System (Melbourne)
Launching their brand new album ‘Bush Gothic’

The Front Café and Gallery
Wattle Street, Lyneham
8pm

http://www.jennymthomasandthesystem.com

DeeJay Gosper and band
Old Canberra Inn
Friday 12 August, 8.30pm
Old Canberra Inn, Mouat Street, Lyneham

http://djgosper.com/HOME.html

REGURGITATOR AUG 14 – Canberra ANU BAR. Plus Disasteradio and Super Best Friends.