Outer space never seemed so close – and you can almost reach out and touch it in the new Space Time show. Photo: James Coleman.
You know the drill: grab the jacket, wrap the scarf (OK, gloves if you want), and get out there!
Brave the cold at GIO Stadium as the Raiders run out for a must-win game, check out a French-themed dining opportunity, be inspired by art, take a look into what researchers are doing at Ginninderry or watch an Aussie classic at the National Film and Sound Archive.
Best thing is, most of our list is indoors if the winter chill is too much for you (there’s no shame in it – we’ve all been there).
Multiple days
This group exhibition brings together four different artists as they explore the connections between us all. Photo: Canberra Potters/Facebook.
Collections exhibition
When: until 4 August, 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 11 am to 3 pm Sundays.
Where: Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre, 1 Aspinall Street, Watson
Cost: Free entry.
Collections, the latest exhibition from Canberra Potters, brings together the work of four artists in a new show: Jo Townsend, Julie Roberts, Sue Cant and Lynne Thomson. Despite working in different mediums, the exhibition sees all four artists explore the different ways humans connect and how we interact with our environment. An artist talk will also be held on 27 July from 2 pm to give you a greater insight into their works.
Take your mouth on a trip to France without the need to jump on a plane. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
French Soiree at the Canberra Southern Cross Club
When: until 12 August
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club venues in Woden, Tuggeranong and Jamison
Cost: Main course meals start at $29.
Keen on a taste of France? As the Olympic Games in Paris approach, head to Canberra Southern Cross Club’s Woden, Tuggeranong and Jamison venues for a France-themed menu – complete with a selection of French wines. The lip-licking menu includes Coq au Vin, Boeuf Bourguignon, Sole Meunière, Magret de Canard à l’Orange, a cheese board, and a Chocolate Fondant cake for dessert. Count us in!
Space Time
When: until 22 July, sessions at various times
Where: The Vault, Dairy Road Precinct, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Cost: Tickets cost between $9.50 and $14.50 (family passes available for $40) and are available via Humanitix.
Space Time gives Canberrans the chance to see the latest footage from the James Webb and Euclid telescopes, beamed millions of kilometres back to Earth and onto one of the giant inner walls of ‘The Vault’ building, in full 8K glory and set to a family-friendly soundtrack. NASA launched the James Webb Telescope in December 2021, while the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Euclid telescope to map the visible universe. Both are more than a million kilometres from Earth, taking in views far away from us – but now Canberrans can get a taste.
Bangarra Dance Theatre is coming to The Canberra Theatre Centre with Horizon. Image: Supplied.
Horizon
When: 18 July to 20 July, shows from 7:30 pm or 1:30 pm
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Civic
Cost: Tickets cost between $79 and $109 and are available via the Theatre Centre’s website.
Horizon is Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, drawing inspiration from the place where the sea meets the sky. The show brings together Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson and Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown. Ms Brown is a proud descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait and has Scottish heritage, while Mr Patterson, born near Lake Taupō, is a proud mokopuna (grandson) of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe.
Friday
Be there to cheer on the Green Machine as they take on the Wahs. Image: Canberra Raiders.
Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors
When: 19 July, kick-off at 8 pm
Where: GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye Street, Bruce
Cost: General admission tickets cost $35 and are available via Ticketek.
Origin’s over, so that means we’re getting into the business end of the NRL season. The 11th-placed Raiders are knocking on the door of the top eight, so this is a must-win game against 12th-placed Warriors. Get out to GIO, because nothing gets the blood pumping like the Viking Clap!
Saturday
The Australian Fertility Summit will be held on Saturday. Photo: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
Australian Fertility Summit
When: 20 July, 9:30 am to 5 pm
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip
Cost: Tickets start at $199 and are available online.
Starting a family or adding new members is a big decision – and there can be challenges along the way. The Australian Fertility Summit will bring together IVF medical doctors and holistic health practitioners to answer questions and offer support. There will be 23 stallholders with information on everything from nutrition, seed cycling, fertility loss, hypnotherapy, the latest pre-conception supplements from naturopaths and fertility acupuncture.
The Club follows the trials and triumphs of a failing footy team. Photo: a still from The Club (directed by Bruce Beresford, 1980).
The Club screening
When: 20 July, from 1 pm
Where: Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive, 1 McCoy Circuit, Acton
Cost: Tickets cost $8 and are available via the Archive’s website.
Bruce Beresford’s 1980 The Club is an adaption of David Williamson’s famous stage play, a satire of sporting tribalism and Australian masculinity. The film follows a flailing Victorian Football League team coached by Laurie Holden (Jack Thompson) that hasn’t won a premiership for almost two decades. In an attempt to turn the team’s fortunes around, club president Ted Parker (Graham Kennedy) secures star recruit Geoff Hayward (John Howard – not that John Howard, the other one) at great expense. But things start to unravel when Geoff fails to meet expectations, and the club loses a string of games.
The Club is also the latest in the Archive’s $8 Collection Selection screenings – a special program of Australian classics. Tickets are (you guessed it) only $8.
This expo is set to offer family fun for veterans and their families alike. Image: COTA ACT.
Veteran’s and Families Expo
When: 20 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Hughes Community Centre, 2 Wisdom Street, Hughes
Cost: Free entry, though registration is via Humanitix.
The ACT 2024 Veteran’s and Families Expo, hosted by COTA ACT, is set to bring together the community to support and uplift veterans throughout the ACT region. The expo will feature information on the range of support services available, including stalls from more than 40 veteran organisations and service providers. The day will also include a sausage sizzle by the Hughes Community Shed and Garden volunteers, kids activities, and live music performances throughout the day.
Wednesday
Learn about tree habitats, frogs and more at the Ginninderry Research Showcase. Image: Ginninderry
Ginninderry Research Showcase
When: 24 July, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: The Link, Ginninderry Information and Community Centre, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Cost: Free entry, though registration via Eventbrite is essential.
What do frogs, environmental DNA, foxes and trees have in common? There are three research projects underway at Ginninderry. Researchers – including those from the University of Canberra, Australian National University and Landcare – will stand before the gathered audience to give a three-minute pitch of their studies and have a chat about their hard work. Attendees will also be able to try their hand at some research, with the chance to sort through water bugs. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Thursday
This presentation takes a look at the life of Dr Miriam Hyde, musical virtuoso and synesthete. Photo: Miriam Hyde (1939), courtesy Wirrapang publishers.
Meeting Miriam with Celia Craig
When: 25 July, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra; view live online via the Library’s Facebook and YouTube pages
Cost: Free entry; registration is necessary for in-person attendees.
Musical virtuoso and synesthete (someone who sees colour when playing music) Dr Miriam Hyde sailed halfway around the globe from South Australia to the Royal College of Music in London on a major scholarship. Dr Hyde is also the subject of a lecture from Celia Craig, who is a recipient of the 2024 Creative Arts Fellowship, and will take attendees through her examination of unpublished manuscripts and letters as she re-traces Dr Hyde’s life and career – including the mysterious ‘Cecelian Trio’.
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