Enjoy a day in the sun with your four-legged friend at Floriade’s Dog Day Out or Dog Picnic Day in Yass. Photo: Thomas Lucraft.
Winemakers from across the world have sent their best wines to the capital to be judged (and tasted by the public) for the Canberra International Riesling Challenge.
Get out in the sun and enjoy the final days of Floriade with three diverse events, eat some tasty local food at The Forage or join a special free community dance in Civic.
If you’re looking to sit down and unwind, consider comedian Jennifer Wong’s new stand-up show, connect with the local literary scene at Tuggeranong Arts Centre and much more.
Friday
Author Emma Batchelor will be reading an excerpt from some of her work. Photo: Emma Batchelor.
Pilot Paragraphs: Armchair Readings
When: Friday 13 October, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway
Cost: Free; no booking required.
Connect with the local literary scene and receive feedback on your own work. This Friday, listen to local queer author Emma Batchelor read an excerpt of her work or take an opportunity to share your own and hear your characters come to life in the form of a live reading. This opportunity allows writers to hear how their characters sound and get feedback on how their work is received.
Discover how to save money on your energy bills and live a happier, healthier, more sustainable life at the Sustainable Canberra Expo. Photo: ACT Government.
Sustainable Canberra Expo 2023
When: Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Thoroughbred Park, 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham
Cost: Free; register on the Climate Choices website.
Discover how you can save money on your energy bills and live a more sustainable life at the Sustainable Canberra Expo. Discover the latest sustainability products and services from over 60 exhibitors and get free expert advice on how to save money at home or at work. Hear from speakers, join a workshop, enjoy fun kids activities and taste some local food and drinks.
Attend a fun night designed to create a positive impact in our community. Photo: David Beach.
MIEACT Fundraising Gala 2023
When: Friday 13 October, 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: National Arboretum, Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley
Cost: $200 per person; book tickets on the MIEACT website.
Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) invites Canberrans to a fun night designed to positively impact our community. Join local business leaders, politicians, members of the community and MIEACT’s staff and volunteers to raise much-needed funds for youth mental health programs. If black tie isn’t your thing, donate the cost of a dress or tux hire ($150) and come as you are.
CAN GIVE DAY is a 24-hour fundraising sprint to support the delivery of exceptional patient care for people in Canberra and the surrounding region. Photo: Canberra Hospital Foundation.
CAN GIVE DAY 2023
When: Friday 13 October, all day
Where: Online via the Canberra Hospital Foundation website
Cost: Donate via the Canberra Hospital Foundation website.
Canberra Hospital Foundation’s (CHF) CAN GIVE DAY is a 24-hour fundraising sprint to support clinical trials and medical research in Canberra, therapeutic and supportive programs, purchase of speciality medical equipment and transformations of away-from-bed areas. This year, CHF is reaching higher than ever before with a goal of $400,000. Can you help them hit the target?
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kill Bill: Volume One, join NFSA for a special double screening of both volumes of Quentin Tarantino’s martial arts revenge classic. Photo: NFSA.
This week at the National Film and Sound Archive
When: Friday 13 October to Saturday 14 October, various times
Where: National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton
Cost: Various prices; book tickets on the National Film and Sound Archive’s website.
On Friday, St Kilda to St Moritz: Scoring silent home movies brings historic home movies to life with original scores composed by ANU student composers to the NFSA big screen with a Q&A afterwards. Then, on Saturday, screenings of pivotal Australian new wave film Wake in Fright and both volumes of Kill Bill on 35 mm film prints to mark the 20th anniversary of Kill Bill: Volume One.
Saturday
Haven’t decided how you’ll vote in the referendum? Hear the case from both sides from our Voice debate, moderated by Region’s Genevieve Jacobs. Photo: Region.
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
When: Saturday 14 October, 8 am to 6 pm (or vote before referendum day at a pre-polling voting centre)
Where: Various locations, find your nearest polling place at the AEC website
Cost: Free (but you might cop a fine if you don’t vote).
Australia will decide whether to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Check out the AEC website for voting locations and take some coins and notes to enjoy the greatest example of Australian democracy – the democracy sausage! And if you’re still undecided, watch Region’s Voice debate, hosted by Group Editor Genevieve Jacobs.
The Forage showcases street food (and other food products) by our local cafes, food trucks, wineries and breweries. Photo: 5 Food Photography.
The Forage
When: Saturday 14 October, 2 pm to 8 pm
Where: Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra
Cost: Free entry; no booking required.
Canberra’s original street food event is back to celebrate the turn of season with the tastes of spring. Bursting with local food from food trucks and some of the best restaurants and bars, this event will be jam-packed with Canberra’s finest street food, beverages and entertainment. Think giant egg and spoon races, best-dressed dog competitions, sangria and ice cream and much more.
Floriade is about to come to a close! Here’s what to do before the flower festival leaves town. Photo: James Coleman.
Last days of Floriade
When: Saturday 14 to Monday 16 October, various times
Where: Commonwealth Park, Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra
Cost: Free; no booking required.
Celebrate the last three days of Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring. On Saturday, get an early taste of the Windows to the World event with traditional performances, clothing, music and dance. Then, on Sunday, Commonwealth Park welcomes pooches big and small for this year’s Dogs’ Day Out. On Monday, take home a little piece of Floriade at The Great Big Bulb Dig.
Jennifer Wong Has No Peripheral Vision is coming to The Street Theatre this Saturday. Photo: Lin Jie Kong.
Jennifer Wong Has No Peripheral Vision
When: Saturday 14 October, from 8 pm
Where: The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City West
Cost: $25 to $30 per person; book tickets on The Street Theatre’s website.
Don’t miss this new hour of stand-up from comedian Jennifer Wong, as seen on Chopsticks or Fork? (ABC), The Cook Up (SBS) and Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS). After sold-out shows in Sydney and Perth, Jennifer is bringing her show to Canberra. Expect observational comedy ‘cornea’ than any other, with stories about minds, bodies and how we see the world.
Metropolis will be among the local musical talent performing at Canberra Irish Club this Saturday. Photo: Metropolis.
Notes of Strength: Music to raise funds for MS Research
When: Saturday 14 October, 6:30 pm to 11 pm
Where: Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson Street, Weston
Cost: $35 per person; book tickets on the TryBooking website.
This weekend, listen to live local music at Canberra Irish Club for a good cause. Local musicians Metropolis, the Monica Moore Trio, Woodface and the Dana Hassall Trio are performing to help raise awareness and funding for multiple sclerosis, for which there is no cure and no known single cause. The price of your ticket and any donations made will be sent to KissGoodbyeToMS.
Taste the most extensive collection of riesling in the Southern Hemisphere at the International Riesling Experience. Photo: Supplied.
Canberra International Riesling Challenge
When: Saturday 14 October, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra
Cost: $60 per person; book tickets on the TryBooking website.
There are many kinds of wine, but this challenge is focused on a single grape variety: riesling – the queen of grapes. Winemakers from across the world have sent their wines to Canberra for judging in the largest riesling-focused events in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. Once the judging is done, it’s your turn to taste the world’s finest drops.
Sunday
Bring your friends and family and help spread the word that dance is something everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or fitness. Photo: Canberra Dance Theatre.
Communities Dancing Together: CDT’s 45th anniversary
When: Sunday 15 October, 1:30 pm to 3 pm
Where: Civic Square, 180 London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: Free; register on the Canberra Dance Theatre website.
Join Canberra Dance Theatre to celebrate its 45th birthday with a Great Big Community Dance. All you need to do is turn up, tune in to the dance leaders who will show you the moves and have fun adding your energy to the mix. Tanamasi, one of Canberra’s most popular drumming ensembles, will be playing live music. Plus, why not try something new with a 15-minute taster class?
The dog picnic day at the Yass Railway Museum is an excuse to enjoy a day in the sun with your four-legged friend. Photo: Supplied.
Dog Picnic Day at the Yass Railway Museum
When: Sunday 15 October, from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Yass Railway Museum, 3 Crago Street, Yass, NSW
Cost: Free, book tickets on the NSW Government website.
Bring a picnic rug and hamper, but most importantly, bring your dogs to this picnic day, which is all about your four-legged companions. Expect several pet-related market stalls, a range of (human) food options and special dog events and demonstrations throughout the day. Plus, explore the story of the historic Yass Tram Way at the Yass Railway Museum, where the event will be held.
Wednesday
Your ticket to Team Securus’s movie night will go directly to their Cycle Challenge team, which aims to raise $15,000 for Hartley Lifecare. Photo: Hartley Lifecare.
Team Securus Movie Night Fundraiser
When: Wednesday 18 October, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Palace Electric Cinemas, 2 Phillip Law Street, Canberra
Cost: $50 per person (including a drink and treats); book tickets on the TryBooking website.
Team Securus is hosting a movie night fundraiser at Palace Electric Cinemas for a good cause. Ticket proceeds will go directly to the Cycle Challenge team, which is targeting $15,000 for the 2023 Hartley Cycle Challenge. Hartley is a community organisation helping people with a disability live their best life, and their biggest fundraising event is the annual Hartley Cycle Challenge.
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