Bones of Crows (directed by Marie Clements, 2022) will open the festival on Thursday evening (20 June). Photo: Supplied.
We’ve now seen the other side of our last long weekend for a while – but to soothe our sorrows, plenty of things can distract us from work (and even get us out from under our warm blankets). Grab your puffer jackets (in black, of course), a beanie and check out our list of events to keep you entertained…
Multiple days
Learn about some of the botanists who brought forward our understanding of the natural world in a guided walk. Photo: Pam Cooke.
Botanists of the Trees guided walks
When: 10 June to 16 June, 11 am to 12 pm, and 2 pm to 3 pm
Where: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton
Cost: Free entry.
Australian botanists and their counterparts from around the world have contributed to our understanding of the country’s flora. Now, guided walks will take attendees through the trees named in their honour, with volunteers ready to tell stories of mystery, sex, murder and mayhem (bet you didn’t see that coming!)
Rechelle Turner has created works like Buugan (2024), and more of her work will be featured in this exhibition. Image: Supplied.
Sisters Interwoven: A Collection of Expressions of Country
When: 14 June to 10 August, 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Friday) and 10 am to 4 pm (Saturdays)
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street, Greenway
Cost: Free entry.
Wiradjuri artist Rechelle Turner and Ngunnawal Wiradjuri artist Megan Daley have brought together their work for Sisters Interwoven. The work is the result of an artsACT-funded residency at Megalo Print Studio in Kingston. Together, the two artists use printmaking to explore their Indigenous cultures and ties to Country. The creativity doesn’t stop there – artworks from Heidi Smith and Michelle England are also featured in other exhibitions at Tuggeranong Arts Centre. On Friday evening (14 June), we will see the official opening of the exhibitions, with Wiradjuri artist Jamie-Lea Trindall sharing family stories and discussing the impacts of her artistic work.
BIRRARANGGA Film Festival
When: 20 June to 23 June, showings at various times
Where: Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton
Cost: Tickets cost between $13 and $22 and are available via the Archive’s website.
BIRRARANGGA Film Festival has partnered with the National Film and Sound Archive for a festival showcasing Indigenous stories from across the world of strength, creativity and resilience. The films and animated shorts span fictional stories and accounts drawn from real-life history from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Fiji and Russia. A panel discussion will also be held on Saturday afternoon (3:30 pm) to discuss Indigenous stories and how they can be told respectfully.
Friday
The fifth-placed Raiders take on the 12th-placed Cowboys at Bruce. Image: Canberra Raiders.
Canberra Raiders v North Queensland Cowboys
When: 14 June, kickoff at 6 pm
Where: GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye Street, Bruce
Cost: General admission tickets cost $35 and are available via Ticketek.
It’ll be single digits on the thermometer at kickoff, and it’ll only get colder as the game progresses. To make the Cowboys from Townsville feel at home, turn GIO Stadium into a cauldron! To help keep the crowd warm, round 15 is also the Beanies for Brain Cancer round, so pick up a beanie for a good cause.
Saturday
Head outdoors and make some friends on this walk – just make sure to notice what you see. Image: Cristy Froehlich Photography/Facebook.
Be Curious Photo Walk
When: 15 June, 9 am to 11 am
Where: Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park, National Arboretum, Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Molonglo Valley
Cost: Free entry.
Get out of the house and into nature! Award-winning Canberra photographer Cristy Froehlich will take attendees away from their screens and for a walk around the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park within the National Arboretum. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottles and sun protection, and to meet in the Arboretum overflow car park (Ms Froehlich will have a sign at the meeting point). While they are invited to bring a camera or their phone, all that is required are one’s eyes and a willingness to look at the world around them.
Sound and Fury are bringing the party to Fyshwick. Image: Sound and Fury.
Carnal.Art.Party
When: 15 June, from 8 pm
Where: The Vault, Dairy Road Precinct, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Cost: Tickets start at $77 (packages are available at extra cost) and are available via Humanitix.
This isn’t just a party, it’s a full-blown sensory experience. Picture yourself immersed in a world where music, theatre, dance, spoken word and song collide to create something truly electrifying. This is more than just a party – it’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of performance art.
Wednesday
Get ready for some laughter at this very Irish comedy night. Image: Canberra Irish Club/Facebook.
Irish Comedy Night
When: 14 June, 7:30 pm to 10 pm
Where: Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson Street, Weston
Cost: Tickets cost $17.50 and are available via Trybooking.
Irish Club Comedy Night is opening its doors for a night of laughter. Canberra comedians Caitlin Maggs, Jeremy Smith, Sam Sila, Sarah Stewart, Chris Marlton and Holly Hazlewood will brave the crowd with their stand-up routines. The night will be overseen by MC Suma Iyer, winner of the 2024 ACT Raw Comedy.
Thursday
This panel discussion will put a spotlight on the impact of urban light on our skies. Image: Mt Stromlo Observatory/Facebook.
Conversations About Our Urban Night Skies
When: 20 June, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Mount Stromlo Observatory, Cotter Road, Weston Creek
Cost: Free entry, though attendees can register via Trybooking.
How often do you look up to see the stars? This panel discussion is bringing together experts for a chat about the impact of artificial lights on our night-time skies.
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