The 12th-placed Raiders are taking on the 11th-placed Knights at GIO. Photo: Jaye Grieshaber.
The weather apps are forecasting a slight rise in temperatures this weekend (but given it’s Canberra in July, we know that it’s still pretty darn cold!) Make sure you grab a coat when you step outside to cheer on the Milk at GIO Stadium or browse Hartley Hall Markets.
But if you’re still keen on something indoors, check out a high tea, theatre production, a five-course meal with the best of French cuisine, and panel discussions to make life easier.
Multiple days
Take a walk on the finer side of life with this luxurious high tea. Photo: Southern Cross Club.
High Tea at Tuggeranong
When: 6 July or 3 August, from 2 pm
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, corner of Pitman Street and Holwell Street, Greenway
Cost: Tickets cost between $69 and $83 and are available via the venue’s online booking system.
Bring your friends and family together for a taste of luxury! This high tea includes smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, carrot cake, cucumber sandwiches, baked cheesecakes, other assorted petite pastries and more delicious treats. There will also be a selection of teas – make your choice from English Breakfast, Earl Grey, or Darjeeling – or Tatachilla sparkling wine to wash it all down. The menu caters for two to four people, and there is a gluten-free option available for an additional $5 per person.
Make sure you bring something to keep you warm as you have a walk through the (warm) trees. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra/Facebook.
Warm Trees
When: daily during July, 7 am to 4 pm
Where: Village Centre, Bonsai Collection, Forests and Gardens, National Arboretum, Forest Drive (off Tuggeranong Parkway), Molonglo Valley
Cost: Free entry.
The Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra have been hard at work making sure the trees aren’t caught up in the winter cold – they’ve wrapped trees in bright scarves as well as decorations at the Village Centre. Head along and check out the annual installation in July, which draws inspiration from Chile this year. The Friends have also organised free viewings of The National Arboretum Canberra – A twenty-year story on 7 July, 21 July and 28 July, from 10 am to 2 pm. The 30-minute documentary traces the development of the National Arboretum from the initial plans to its current form.
Unleash your inner athlete at the Champions Arena! Photo: Canberra Centre.
Champions Arena at Canberra Centre
When: 6 July to 19 July
Where: Ground Level, near R M Williams. Canberra Centre, 148 Bunda St, Canberra
Cost: Free entry.
Get set to challenge your friends in a range of sporting activities perfect for the young and young at heart! Face off in Wii Sports, Guess Who Sports Edition, and Twister Champion. Little ones will adore customising and creating their very own green and gold medal to take home.
This ghost story will leave you guessing until the final seconds. Image: Supplied.
The Woman in Black
When: 9 July to 14 July, shows at various times
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circut, Civic
Cost: Tickets cost between $55 and $135 (plus transaction fee) and are available via the Theatre Centre’s website.
After three decades in London’s West End, The Woman in Black is coming to Australia. The play is based on the 1983 book of the same name by English author Susan Hill. It’s the story of a mysterious ghost that haunts a small English town. This production features John Waters and Daniel MacPherson in a study of atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.
A new element of French culture is coming to Les Bistronomes for an extraordinary celebration. Photo: Thomas Lucraft.
Bastille Day celebrations at Les Bistronomes
When: 9 July to 13 July, 6 pm or 8:30 pm sittings
Where: Les Bistronomes, 18 Blamey Place, Campbell
Cost: Tickets cost $105 per person and bookings can be made via the restaurant’s website.
Les Bistronomes will be the place to be this week to mark Bastille Day, the national day of France. There will be a five-course meal with the best of French classics. It’s a big week for chef Clement Chauvin, as well – it’s his birthday, and if you wish him a happy birthday at the beginning of the meal, you will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine!
Head to the National Museum of Australia for their winter school holiday program. Image: NMA.
Winter school holiday workshops with National Museum of Australia
When: 8 July to 19 July
Where: National Museum of Australia (Lawson Cres, Acton)
Cost: From $5, bookings required. Tickets available to purchase via Eventbrite.
Be inspired by the new wave of Olympic sports and disciplines – 3×3 basketball, BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing – featured in their latest exhibition, Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports. Join exhibition artist and muralist Bohie Blackwood for their hands-on holiday workshops where you can build your own surfboard keyring, decorate a skateboard stencil and create your own medal.
Sunday
Treasures of all kinds are available for sale at these markets – and it’s all organised to support a good cause. Photo: Hartley Hall Markets.
Hartley Hall Markets
When: 7 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Hall Showground, Victoria Street, Hall
Cost: Gold coin donation on entry.
Bring out the puffer jacket and pick up something nice for yourself (it’s winter in Canberra, you’ve earned it). Hartley Lifecare organises the Hartley Hall Market, which is one of Australia’s largest homemade and home-grown goods markets. Every month, the market boasts a range of stallholders who are sure to have something for everyone. The proceeds support Hartley Lifecare’s disability programs and services.
Will the Milk claim victory at GIO Stadium? Image: Canberra Raiders.
Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights
When: 7 July, kick-off at 4:05 pm
Where: GIO Stadium Canberra, Battye Street, Bruce
Cost: General admission tickets cost $35 and are available via Ticketek.
Last week was a tough one for the Green Machine, going down to the ladder-leading Storm in Melbourne, but hopes are high this week when the 12th-placed Raiders take on the 11th-placed Knights. There’s a lot on the line as we get to the pointy end of the season, so grab your scarf, grab your beanie and get out to Bruce!
Monday
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
How to be a Healthy Eater When You’re Busy workshop
When: 8 July, from 7:30 pm
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip
Cost: Tickets are free for Stellar Canberra Members, while tickets for non-members cost $20 and are available via Eventbrite.
The Canberra Southern Cross Club and Stellar Canberra have partnered for monthly nutrition workshops. This month, registered nutritionist Kate Freeman will help you develop healthy habits to eat well, even when you are busy.
Tuesday
This is one night dedicated to finding the next big ideas in the heart of Canberra. Photo: Supplied.
TEDxCanberra 2024 Open Mic Night
When: 9 July, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Louie Louie, Verity Lane Market, 50 Northbourne Avenue, Civic
Cost: Free entry, though people can register their spot via Humanitix.
Come and hear Canberra’s brightest thinkers outline their best ideas. They have three minutes to showcase what they’re made of. It’s also an audition for the speakers who are seeking a chance to appear on the TEDxCanberra flagship event stage this November.
Bring your friends – it’s a real conversation starter.
Navigate transitioning from academia to business at this special Female Founders event. Image: Canberra Innovation Network.
Female Founders: Beyond the Books
When: 9 July, 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Where: Canberra Innovation Network, Level 5, 1 Moore Street, Canberra
Cost: Tickets cost $15 and are available via Eventbrite.
Making the change from studies to working life is different for everybody, but we know it’s not always easy. The Canberra Innovation Network has invited Natasha Etschmann, Maddie Easterbrook and Ebony May to lead a panel discussion about how they moved into the next stage of their careers and lives. Whether you are a current student, a recent graduate, or a young professional, this event will provide you with insights and advice on how to leverage your education in the business world. Attendees are asked to arrive at 12:15 pm, and the ticket cost covers lunch from The Goods Wholefoods.
Join Aaron Chatfield as he teaches us all about how we can use – and appreciate – native plants. Photo: Ginninderry Conservation Trust.
Native Plant Use workshop
When: 9 July, 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Cost: Entry is free, though registration via Humanitix is essential.
Are you looking to use the wintertime to spice up your garden before spring comes? Ginninderry Conservation Trust has invited Aaron Chatfield of Dreamtime Connections to host a workshop all about native plants. Arron will take attendees through a number of local plants and the ways First Nations People have used them for many years. This is an event for all ages.
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