Ian Stehlik playing a 2008 Gibson Les Paul Supreme in his Capital Vintage Guitars showroom. Photo: Region.
It’s a musical week in the capital, with the National Vintage Guitar Expo, a special Spring-time outdoor concert and a rebellion-themed live performance revue.
There’s also lots of family-friendly fun in the form of a Latin American Festival, an opportunity to learn about fire safety and a belated Floriade festival.
Plus, hear from up-and-coming change-makers, innovators, and artists at TEDxCanberra, explore Government House and lots more.
Friday
Kindred is co-directed by Wonnarua man Adrian Russell Wills and Wodi Wodi woman Gillian Moody, who will take part in a post-screening Q&A. Photo: Gillian Moody.
This week at the National Film and Sound Archive
When: Friday 6 to Thursday 12 October, various times
Where: National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton
Cost: Free to $12; book tickets for Kindred, Vinyl Lounge and Total Recall.
This Friday, the NFSA presents the Canberra premiere of Kindred, a new documentary about family, love and loss. Also, on Friday, the NFSA celebrates the 10th anniversary of Vinyl Lounge with an appearance from Greg Evans (remember Perfect Match?) And on Thursday, the SCIENCE. ART. FILM. series continues with a free screening of Total Recall and a discussion about sci-fi and ‘real world’ research.
Saturday
TEDxCanberra is Canberra’s ideas festival, operating under license from the charitable foundation TED. Photo: Canberra Theatre Centre.
TEDxCanberra 2023: Beyond
When: Saturday 7 October, from 9 am
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: $75 to $125; book on the Canberra Theatre Centre website.
TEDxCanberra is Canberra’s ideas festival, bringing together up-and-coming change-makers, innovators, and artists from the Canberra region and elsewhere in Australia. This year’s theme is beyond. Speakers will explore how we can shake up the status quo and push the limits of our imagination, intelligence, courage and capability as we go higher, faster and stronger together.
Take a musical journey that pays homage to the season of rebirth in all its glory. Photo: Spring Wonderland Picnic Concert.
Spring Wonderland Picnic Concert
When: Saturday 7 October, 4:30 pm to 6 pm
Where: Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa Drive, Tharwa
Cost: From $10; book tickets on the ACT Historic Places website.
Join the Canberra Symphony Orchestra String Quintet and Rachael Thoms for an outdoor musical journey that pays homage to the season of rebirth. Enjoy well-known music and songs, spanning classical, jazz, opera and musicals over some afternoon tea (add a Picnic Box to your booking for an additional fee) at the historic Lanyon Homestead, overlooking the Murrumbidgee River.
Relaxed Coat of Arms is one of the latest additions to the garden at Government House. The Adam Humphreys’ work celebrates the late Queen’s service to Australia. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Government House Open Day
When: Saturday 7 October, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla
Cost: Free; no booking required.
Tour the house and gardens of one of the most historic properties in Australia, Government House. Take one of several free non-ticketed guided walking tours held throughout the day, and after, spread a picnic rug and take in the atmosphere and views. Bring your food and drinks, or treat yourself to a sausage sizzle and coffee.
The City Centre will soon light up with Latin beats, arts, and delicious food. Photo: City Renewal Authority.
La Fiesta Latin American Festival
When: Saturday 7 October, 3 pm to 9 pm
Where: Latin American Plaza, 38 Childers Street, City Centre
Cost: Free; no booking required.
This free and inclusive, all-ages celebration will transform the heart of Canberra’s City Centre into a vibrant festival of Latin American food, music, art, culture and dance. There’ll be games and activities and a display of art that embodies the spirit of Latin American nations. Locals and visitors will also be treated to a diverse range of more than 10 Latin artists from around Australia.
Music & Mayhem: Rebellion takes over Flazeda Hub on Saturday, 7 October. Photo: Flazeda Hub.
Music & Mayhem: Rebellion
When: Saturday 7 October, 8 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Flazeda, Unit 4/68 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Cost: $33; book tickets on the Humanitix event page.
The cast is queer and the music is rebellious. Music & Mayhem: Rebellion is a live performance revue about rebellion, living authentically and doing the unexpected, particularly through a queer lens. Canberra band nonbinarycode will perform live, alongside fire eating, water dancing in a giant martini glass, drag, sideshow, butoh, feather fan dancing, fan veil dancing and burlesque.
The Oaks Estate Floriade Festival is back bigger and better than ever in its second year. Photo: Oaks Estate Residents Association.
Oaks Estate Floriade Festival
When: Saturday 7 October, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Gillespie Park, Oaks Estate
Cost: Free; no booking required.
Canberra’s Forgotten Suburb is not to be forgotten any longer. The Oaks Estate Floriade Festival is back bigger and better than ever in its second year. Experience a vibrant day filled with local Bush Bands’ music, delicious sausage sizzles and a range of market stalls. Kids and adults are in for a treat with kite flying, bubbly adventures and fun games at this must-attend family affair.
Ian Stehlik (left) and Simon Wilkins (right) with Aussie and American-made vintage guitars from Capital Vintage Guitars. Photo: Region
National Vintage Guitar Expo 2023
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, from 10 am
Where: Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
Cost: $10 to $20; book tickets on Capital Vintage Guitars’ website.
The National Vintage Guitar Expo celebrates vintage and rare acoustic and electric guitars, amplifiers and accessories from around Australia. Expo visitors can meet and talk with makers and exhibitors, participate in interactive demonstrations and workshops, browse a display of historic instruments, attend a special concert and explore everything to do with the world of guitars.
The Steampacket Hotel is situated only 10 minutes from Batemans Bay in the small town of Nelligen. Photo: Steampacket Hotel.
Live Music and Outdoor Cinema at Steampacket Hotel
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, from 4 pm
Where: Steampacket Hotel, 963 Kings Highway, Nelligen
Cost: Free; more information on the Steampacket Hotel Facebook page.
Catch live music or an outdoor movie at the newly renovated Steampacket Hotel. The perfect first or last stop on your way to the coast, guests can expect a family-friendly atmosphere, delicious pub fare and a fully fenced beer garden. Plus live music from The Fuelers and an outdoor cinema with free popcorn (Saturday) and live music from The Seventh Sons (Sunday).
The Alliance Française of Canberra has promoted the French language and culture for 80 years. Photo: Alliance Française of Canberra.
Alliance Française of Canberra 80th Birthday
When: Saturday 7 October, 2 pm to 5 pm
Where: Alliance Française de Canberra, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner
Cost: Free entry; no booking required.
Canberra’s first multicultural centre, the Alliance Française of Canberra, celebrates 80 years of promoting the French language and culture in the capital. Come and discover everything Alliance offers at a family-friendly open day. Expect fun French-themed games, French cooking workshops, cultural activities, a DJ set, street art live painting by artist Eddie Mo and more surprises.
If your kids have always dreamed of being firefighters, don’t miss the chance for them to have a go with the hoses under the watchful eye of our local brigade. Photo: Googong.
Rural Fire Service Open Day 2023
When: Saturday 7 October, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Bunyip Park, Wellsvale Drive, Googong, NSW
Cost: Free; no booking required.
Googong’s annual Rural Fire Service Open Day brings fun-filled entertainment and fire safety education for the whole family. The free event is an opportunity to celebrate Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade’s volunteers while getting a refresher on disaster preparedness. Children can also get a taste of what it’s like to be a firefighter alongside live music and community stalls.
Tuesday
At the International Business Connect, find out what the Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement could mean for your business. Photo: Canberra Business Chamber.
International Business Connect
When: Tuesday 10 October, 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Work Club Two24 Bunda, Level 12/224 Bunda Street, Canberra
Cost: $30 per person; book tickets on the eventbrite event page.
The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement is now in force! This allows exporters to diversify and grow their exports and paves the way for professionals to work in each other’s countries. In a facilitated panel session, the attendees will hear from successful ACT exporters operating in the UK and key presenters from the ANU, DFAT, Austrade, Geospatial intelligence and Castlepoint Systems.
JuiceIT will feature a range of talks, demos & showcases, offering something for IT professionals of all levels. Photo: JuiceIT.
JuiceIT 2023 Canberra
When: Tuesday 10 October, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Where: The Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit, Canberra
Cost: Free entry; register on the Data#3 website.
The award-winning JuiceIT series comes to Canberra this October for the first time. The event will feature a range of talks, demos and showcases, offering something for IT professionals of all levels. Whether you want to attend a specific partner session, get some inspiration from the keynote or enjoy a full day of insights into the latest IT trends, JuiceIT Canberra is the place to be.
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