-35.28153538195798<>149.1351389210068<>6603ce60c6e5b59832113fc1<>Playful Endeavour | Free School Holiday Activity<>Playful Endeavour returns for imaginative play at Glebe Park for the Autumn school holidays!
Experience the magic of open-ended, self-directed play that fosters independence and a sense of self as children learn and explore.
Children are invited to let creativity rule with objects of all shapes and sizes, including ropes, boards, wooden spools, tubes, beams, and more. Playful Endeavour is also held near Glebe Park’s nature play and traditional playground areas, offering plenty to explore.<>City Renewal Authority;-35.2707962<>149.1348575<>65cf02e86c1bd4f53bfbb046<>Tree Week | Paws Party<>Did you hear the dogs barking? A Stick Library is being added to Haig Park. Dogs can leave their paw print and be immortalised in the installation at the next Paws Party!
Unfortunately, the March Paws Party had to be postponed to April. But don't worry, the party will be twice as fun!
What to expect:
Live painting session: Dogs and owners, get ready to add your personal touch to the Stick Library
Live music: Enjoy tunes that'll have tails wagging
Markets and WoofLove stall
Professional pet portraits
Free dog treats: No party is complete without some delicious snacks for the guests of honour<>City Renewal Authority;-35.2691536<>149.1267797<>661f461e6c86c3d97427c5d1<>Play Outside Ngala Day<>Canberra, it's time for a Play Outside Ngala Day! Celebrate the beauty of nature this season in Haig Park.
Join a day packed with diverse activities suitable for all ages and interests:
Escape From Plastika Performance: A dynamic and interactive way for kids to learn more about sustainability.
Fairy Tea Party: Enjoy the enchanting new fairy tea party tree seating.
Charcoal Drawing: Express your creativity by charcoal drawing on the trees.
Suitcase Rummage: find hidden treasures!
And when it's time to relax, we've got cosy hammocks for you! Come out, play, and enjoy autumn in Canberra.<>City Renewal Authority;-35.2746173<>149.1322552<>661f64eb8d955674165eda5a<>Mum-Cha: Mother's Day at Lazy Su<>Treat Mum this Mother's Day with a twist at "Mum-Cha"!
A Yum-Cha inspired set menu, blending tradition with modern flair, exclusively for this Mother's Day.
Spaces are limited—book today to celebrate Mum in style!<>VisitCanberra;-35.2748737<>149.1308166<>6613450d5e166fbf4497d5ae<>Mother’s Day Lunch at Marble & Grain<>Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a beautifully crafted 3-course lunch at Marble & Grain.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival before enjoying a delicious menu specially crafted for a day of celebrating the Mother figure in your life.
There are two sitting times to choose from, plus special kids pricing available for little ones.
The Menu includes:
Entree
Seared scallops with corn puree and crispy Copa
Main (Alternate drop)
Fennel and dill poached salmon with creamy caper sauce
Brooklyn Valley Beef flat iron 250g MB 3+ with caramelized onion puree and red wine jus
To share
Spinach olive and feta salad + oregano salsa verde
Dessert
Caramelised lemon tart with double cream and pina colada gelato<>Capital Hotel Group;-35.2708041<>149.132744<>641be7555484df3628afc73a<>Mumfest at Haig Park Village Markets<>Mumfest is the biggest event on the Haig Park calendar, held under the beautiful pines of Haig Park.
Expect a Pamper palace with Free mini-manis, Free yoga, Free cocktail workshops, a large range of food, clothing, jewellery, bespoke body products, blooms, beverages, live music and much much more!
An event for the entire family - but mostly for Mum!<>Haig Park Village Markets;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65f3db56eb6c8364697685c1<>DARKFIELD: FLIGHT<>Sitting at the nexus of technology and theatre, FLIGHT takes you on a deeply hypnotic journey that challenges your sense of what is real, and what is imagined, to spine-chilling effect. The 2024 Canberra season marks the ACT premiere of FLIGHT.
FLIGHT shepherds audience members through two worlds, two realities and two possible outcomes to their journey. The ‘many worlds’ interpretation of quantum mechanics proposes all possible outcomes that could occur are occurring in countless worlds of varying similarity.
FLIGHT is created by UK-based creative directors and DARKFIELD founders Glen Neath and David Rosenberg. Australian producers Amy Johnson and Nathan Alexander of Realscape Productions have been collaborating with DARKFIELD since late 2017.
Thrillseeker? Try both FLIGHT and SÉANCE.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65f3d900a1aeed693ab44071<>DARKFIELD: SÉANCE<>Sitting at the nexus of technology and theatre, SÉANCE takes you on a deeply hypnotic journey that challenges your sense of what is real, and what is imagined, to spine-chilling effect. The 2024 Canberra season marks the ACT premiere of SÉANCE.
SÉANCE is an intense sonic performance that explores the psychology of a group of people who have been bombarded with suggestible material. In complete darkness, your senses become vulnerable to persuasion. We only ask that you proceed with an open mind. Step inside, take a seat but don’t get comfortable.
SÉANCE is created by UK-based creative directors and DARKFIELD founders Glen Neath and David Rosenberg. Australian producers Amy Johnson and Nathan Alexander of Realscape Productions have been collaborating with DARKFIELD since late 2017.
Thrillseeker? Try both SÉANCE and FLIGHT.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>653706293144f9e60988a63f<>RBG: Of Many, One<>After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, the Sydney Theatre Company smash-hit production arrives in Canberra with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights. Now, her life is brought to the stage by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie), in a story that chronicles Ginsburg’s wins and dissents, traces her steps forward and the steps back, and brings you right into the room with Ruth at the most pivotal moments of her life.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>657fb6824c68e1404a126e4c<>Dog Man: The Musical<>“You have to love a family show that makes adults laugh, too” – New York Times
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime??
Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
“This show is perfect for everyone.” – Newsday<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65791dac4f9f27e17a27a808<>Spellbound<>Get ready for a spectacular night of Magic and Grand Illusion with one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street.
The star and producer of the stage phenomenon, Celtic Illusion, will be touring his Grand Illusion show in 2024.
Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. With his unique and edgy style performing one of the oldest of art forms, Anthony will enthral and astonish you, and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Will you dare to believe your eyes?<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6604c4094dd878c41a1feef6<>Reuben Kaye: Apocalipstik<>Loud, politically active, queer, brash – multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer and writer Reuben Kaye returns to Canberra with this brand-new epic work Apocalipstik.
Part eulogy, part elegy, part Eastern Bloc Dog Day Afternoon, this scandalous story of Reuben’s scoundrel Uncle springboards into a cabaret that crosses continents, generations and the political spectrum of the 20th century.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>660f8aee267255bf25770214<>Co_Lab: 24<>In a movement, sound and visual feast, join Australian Dance Party’s Alison Plevey and Sara Black, with guest artists Melanie Lane (dance), Alex Voorhoeve (cello), Sia Ahmad (sound/voice) and Nicci Haynes (visuals) as they transport you with a live, improvised performance.
Witness the interplay of the body, sound and light, with new worlds created each performance. Through deep listening, the artists invite you to attune your senses moment to moment and experience a unique experimental immersive event.
Australian Dance Party is a Canberra based dance company creating site responsive dance experiences in ordinary and extraordinary locations, inviting audiences to think, connect and awaken.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6556b71ff3b25d062098e91b<>Eireborne<>Eireborne’s unique fusion of live rock music with a live band and the world’s best Irish dance and tap dancers has captivated audiences around the world. This all-Australian production features a talented cast of 20 of the best Irish, tap and ballroom dancers in the world. All dancing completely live with no mimed tap!
With the show’s 100 percent live presentation as its defining feature, Eireborne is set to revolutionise Irish dance once again. The electrifying performance, accompanied by a six-piece band featuring renowned singers Reigan Derry and Peter Murphy, will immerse the audience in the anthems of Irish artists such as U2, The Cranberries, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Hozier, The Script, Enya, and more.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6580d74cf16f9cf91d96842d<>HUMANS 2.0<>A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.
Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6530bf447bfaf3ef60f2be27<>Jessica Mauboy’s Yours Forever Tour<>Delivering a tour that’s as grounded as it is spectacular, Mauboy’s new album, Yours Forever, is a testament to her authenticity. Showcasing her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal storytelling, this is the Mauboy we’ve come to adore: a proud Kuku Yalanji and Wakaman woman, whose soulful songs and stirring voice never fail to give everyone goosebumps.
The Yours Forever tour promises to be Mauboy at her finest. Expect an unforgettable journey through her classics and new hits, each performed with the passion and intensity that only she can bring. Prepare to be blown away by her soaring vocals and incredible live band.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65791b709f72f3826bccdd73<>Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour<>Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA’s historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with ‘Waterloo’ – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world.
Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA.
Australia’s own Bjorn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they’re hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time. Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a ‘Dancing Queen’ or a ‘Super Trouper’ for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>656c3cbdc64872857e6428c5<>The World of Musicals in Concert<>The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes.
From the best of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables to Guys & Dolls and South Pacific and many, many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6594bb2f6c1ed25226f8c463<>Fourteen<>Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay.
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production by nationally acclaimed Shake & Stir Theatre Co.
Set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from all your faves, from Shania Twain to The Spice Girls, Fourteen addresses the trials and tribulations of growing up with honesty, humour, and heart. Equal parts uplifting and heart wrenching, we follow Shannon in a year of self-discovery set amidst a backdrop of torment, bullying and betrayal – not just at the hands of his peers, but by the adults who were meant to protect him.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65d3e0805d4efb0239abb910<>QL2 Dance- Subject to Change<>Three dynamic new dance works explore the relationship to change.
Subject to Change considers your adaptability and awareness in a rapidly changing world. Is it possible to maintain a sense of agency and accountability as other forces impact your experience? Can you remain open-minded and responsive to the ever-shifting landscapes of life?
With 26 young Canberran dance artists at the forefront, Subject to Change is a triple bill of new dance works created by renowned Australian choreographers Alisdair Macindoe (Naarm/Melbourne), Gabrielle Nankivell (Meanjin/Brisbane) and Artistic Director of QL2 Dance, Ruth Osborne OAM (Kamberri/Canberra).
Subject to Change represents Australian youth dance at its best; innovative choreography, sound and production design combined with powerful performances by the next generation of young Canberra region dancers.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.2812438<>149.1308292<>6600dee5bcf432f274443014<>Kids Workshop: Mintventures - People, Place, Portraits<>Stories about where we are from and what’s important can be told in many different ways.
In this special kids’ program, you’ll discover the different ways people connect to place in the Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People exhibition. Explore how these stories can be told in something as grand as a sculpture or as small as a coin. Then create your own story through printmaking and water colour painting in the CMAG Art Studio.
Design for children 6 – 12 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2811544<>149.1310211<>63c49e56cf2dee9364e297ab<>Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People<>Canberra is a young city on an ancient continent. This place, selected to be Australia’s National Capital in 1909, has had a much older history but it is also one that continues to evolve to embrace new narratives of belonging and expressions of identity.
Journey through these changes in this new major exhibition drawn from Canberra Museum and Gallery’s collection. Find the stories of the people who have always been on this country and those who have come to make their lives here.
Told with objects of daily use and special significance, artworks and design of purposeful creativity and moving images made for screens large and small, Canberra’s story as the place where nationhood found a home is unlike no other.
Curated by Virginia Rigney and Dr Hannah Paddon.
Moving Image curated by Shane Breynard and presented with the support of the National Film And Sound Archive.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2811544<>149.1310211<>641d1d9e295667717fd4f982<>The Nolan Collection<>The Nolan Collection is an iconic group of paintings from 1945 to 1953 by Sidney Nolan that the artist gifted to the nation in 1974. The exhibition features photographs and original text following Nolan’s personal and creative journey from St Kilda lad to sophisticated artist.
Canberra Museum and Gallery manages The Nolan Collection on behalf of the Australian Government.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2825697<>149.1314316<>661df66d7c88ef35658bf166<>Mother's Day at Such and Such<>Spoil your Mum this Mother's Day at Such and Such. Tucked away in the heart of the CBD this award-winning restaurant is not regularly open on a Sunday so this is your chance to grab a seat and be the favourite.
There will be two menus offered on the day with a small amount of space for walk ins with a limited menu.
For those who prefer a light lunch a four-course share style menu is on offer. If you prefer to live large the six-course is the way you should go.
With an impressive wine list of both domestic and international beverages this is an event not to be missed.
Bookings are available through the website for groups of up to 8 guests, larger group bookings are available just get in touch via email.<>Pilot Restaurant & Bar;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6d2a00c5c827238a884b6<>Materiality...but not as we know it<>What does the adage ‘truth to materials’ mean today?
When does a sculpture become a functional design object?
This exhibition explores the fluidity to these questions in contemporary creative practice.
Featured are the new and recent works by ten artists and designers, who each have an association with the Canberra region. They explore what happens when ancient geology becomes a wall treatment - when acid transforms smooth shiny copper into organic dripping furniture - and when rich coloured glass formed into a coolamon holds the cultural knowledge of the flow of water on this Country.
Elliot Bastianon (ACT)
Mel Douglas (ACT)
Marion Drew (QLD)
Ashley Eriksmoen (ACT)
Paul Girrawah House (ACT)
Lucy Irvine (ACT)
Trent Jansen (NSW)
Harriet Schwarzrock (NSW)
Rebecca Selleck (ACT) and James Tylor (SA)
Work with artist Lucy Irvine to weave Civic systems, a collaborative sculpture that explores a bottom-up approach to design and materials-based learning. Suitable for 9 years and above. Bookings below.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6cd318fcfd97d220cc785<>Duntroon Estate: Work with all your might<>Nearly 200 years ago, merchant, philanthropist and politician Robert Campbell was granted 4,000 acres of land - advised by James Ainslie, he established a sheep station on the banks of the Molonglo River.
Expanding his landholding and building a stone cottage, he named the growing estate Duntroon after his family home in Scotland. This exhibition brings together never-before-seen objects and images from the house, families, woolshed and dairy that made up this extensive early estate.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6d9241e8e4fe1312f501f<>Backyard Archaeology<>Backyard Archaeology tells the story of thousands of small objects that Steve Brown collected from around an ordinary suburban house and garden. Some of the objects were collected during house renovations, others while gardening, and many from archaeological digs.
From the numerous objects, including a miniature gnome, an airline teaspoon, medicine bottles, and toy handcuffs, Steve explored the history of his property and local area. He learned about people who had lived there previously and how past lives were lived.
The exhibition shows how a person can become deeply connected to found objects and how everyday encounters with lost and forgotten things can shape us and give us a 'sense of place'.
Backyard Archaeology includes the photographic series, 35mm sieve, by artist and archaeologist Ursula K. Frederick.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65ea81b12a1275e10c80f834<>Talisman, Tool and Touchstone Exhibition<>This solo exhibition of contemporary metal work was created as part of the practice-based component of Dr. Oliver Smith's PhD, drawing on the long tradition of animal symbolism crafted in metal, drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and a particular Nordic worldview and comprises of four suites of work:
Periapts - A series of pendants exploring the origins of adornment and the zoomorphic root of representation;
Manifest Destiny - A group of small sculptures expressing ideas contained in the legend of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer;
Stone, Bone, Iron - A series of small sculptures looking at the Three Age System and material agency in combination with animal symbolism; and
Elemental Arc and the Vital Vector - A collection of coins.<>Craft + Design Canberra;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65ea79f72448c82f4cbb104c<>2023 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition | South Facing<>The 2023 Artist-in-Residence exhibition showcases the work of Julie Bradley and Holly Grace completed as part of the annual Craft + Design Canberra Artist-in-Residence program at Gudgenby Ready-Cut Cottage in the Namadgi National Park. Following a two-week research component at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia.
Presented in partnership with ACT Parks and Conservation Service and The National Portrait Gallery of Australia.<>Craft + Design Canberra;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>661cb34dd22bc4ea4b62746e<>Change: Stories from your Pocket Exhibition<>From technical innovation to celebration and commemoration, come along for a special temporary exhibition at the Canberra Museum & Gallery located in Civic with easy parking near Canberra Theatre. Explore how the coins in your pocket will tell the stories of Australia. There is more to discover.<>Royal Australian Mint;-35.2801846<>149.1310324<>66191f1d09dea4451caee727<>Ausdance ACT Australian Dance Week 2024<>Ausdance ACT celebrates and promotes dance in all its forms every year during Australian Dance Week and is proud to host the largest program in Australia.
Australian Dance Week provides the opportunity to turn the spotlight on the incredible local dance scene, the range of events is quite extraordinary and highlights the growing strength of dance, both professional and community, in Canberra and surrounds.
Experience a diverse dance community offering performances, workshops, and activities for all ages with a range of free classes and events.<>Ausdance ACT;-35.2830507<>149.125972<>65cd9fa053814107622e2194<>Gaslight<>Young, trusting, and fragile – Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting-room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s loving relationship with her partner Jack all that it seems?
Starring Geraldine Hakewill, star of Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, Toby Schmitz from Boy Swallows Universe and Kate Fitzpatrick, legend of stage and screen, this new psychological thriller will keep you guessing.
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play introduced us to the powerful term we now use to describe an insidious form of deception and manipulation.
This liberating adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, which world premiered at the 2022 Shaw Festival, is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the “gaslighting” have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?
With all the hallmarks of Victorian Gothic, refreshed with intriguing new insights, GASLIGHT is a thrilling theatrical experience.<>ACMN_Canberra;-35.27945749999999<>149.1295792<>65a470d1f92bf567557d8d96<>Luna Saturdays<>Step into Luna, Canberra’s hidden gem, where Saturday nights are an exquisite blend of clandestine charm and contemporary allure. In the spirit of their heritage location, you are invited to experience an evening where intrigue and luxury intertwine.
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while their DJs create the rhythm of the night.
Bookings online. If you are unable to make a booking, walk-ins are always welcome.<>Luna Bar;-35.27948109999999<>149.1297822<>65c1aa06501d1b1c410d82d6<>Trivia at Mooseheads<>Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at Mooseheads Trivia, a beloved Thursday night tradition hosted by the one and only Larry from Fame Trivia!
Gather your friends and secure your spot by making a reservation in advance. Don't miss out on the excitement!
Trivia kicks off promptly, so be sure to arrive early, grab your favourite seat, and get ready to engage in a battle of wits. Larry's entertaining hosting style will keep you engaged while you strategise your way to victory.
Join this thrilling night of trivia, where fun and friendly competition collide. Challenge your knowledge, win awesome prizes, and make unforgettable memories at Mooseheads' Trivia.<>Mooseheads Bar and Nightclub;-35.27948109999999<>149.1297822<>65c19f5f3a040b67010451e8<>Mooseheads Musical Bingo<>Head to Mooseheads every Friday for an exhilarating evening of Moose's Musical Bingo hosted by bingo aficionado and all round legend Kate!
Get ready to groove with your friends as you enjoy a night filled with infectious beats and exciting gameplay. Simply grab a table, grab your bingo card, and let the music lead the way!
Every time a song plays that matches a spot on your card, mark it off and get one step closer to winning fantastic prizes. It's the perfect way to kick-start your evening before the epic Moose-related mayhem begins!<>Mooseheads Bar and Nightclub;-35.279246<>149.1303367<>6618cd31d6156c381430dd0a<>Ruth Lorelle '3D Movie' Single Launch w/ Twin Single + Flik<>Ruth Lorelle writes and produces alternative synth pop music on Dharawal land. With intimate lyrics about their experiences as a queer artist, Ruth's song hold the listener through all the every human emotion; from love and grief, to nostalgia and melancholia.
3D Movie is Ruth Lorelle's debut single. Written as the height of the global pandemic, and the height of their Ableton hyperfixation, the synth bop explores what it's like to lose your community as an independent artist in this isolated world.
Supported By-
TWIN SINGLE
Twin Single bring 4 part harmonies and banjo solos to alt-folk-pop bangers that'll have you bopping and crying for days. The band is made up of members from other local bands Peach Lane and Kilroy and draws inspiration from bands like Boygenius, Pingrove and Yoke Lore.
FLIK
Ngunnawal/canberra based Artist, Flik, writes straight from the heart and weaves dreams, stories and lots of feels through lucid and comforting vocals. Her songs ‘blood bath’ and ‘bric a brac’ are available on all platforms.<>VisitCanberra;-35.279246<>149.1303367<>6618bd99ab3f0e0a62d896d0<>Omar Musa album launch w/ Lucy Sugerman<>Omar will be launching his new full length album of poetry and music "The Fullness" — created in joy and polished with grief. "The Fullness" is a lyrical and eclectic hip hop album, where Omar poetically explores themes such as environmental destruction, addiction, grief, grappling with identity in a post-9/11 world and ultimately, rejuvenation. He will be playing the album in full.
Omar Musa is a Bornean-Australian rapper, poet, visual artist and author from Queanbeyan, Australia. He has released four poetry books , four hip-hop records, and received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. His debut novel “Here Come the Dogs” was long-listed for the International Dublin Literary Award and Miles Franklin Award and he was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Young Novelists of the Year in 2015. His one-man play, “Since Ali Died”, won Best Cabaret Show at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2018. He has had several solo exhibitions of his woodcut prints. He lives between Brooklyn and Borneo.
Bold and unafraid to speak her mind, twenty year old Lucy Sugerman writes about her coming of age experiences of modern love and life, inspired by her songwriting heroes from the 70s. With a knack for confessional storytelling tied with assured pop hooks, Sugerman’s addictive and youthful energy perpetuates her music, even in her most vulnerable moments.<>VisitCanberra;-35.27911720000001<>149.1302018<>65e01080641f29633263a7c1<>Hands Like Houses<>Hands Like Houses are set to embark on the next chapter of their journey after welcoming new singer Josh Raven into the band. Josh brings a new energy into the band which will be showcased throughout March for their first tour together around Australia. Expect some classic HLH songs with a bit of spice and a handful of new songs for a taste of what’s to come next for the band.<>VisitCanberra;-35.2786531<>149.1287096<>64b4d21167dbcacc26e2676e<>Twilight Sessions<>Amici will be pouring the vino, shaking up the cocktails and serving up your favourite cheese and charcuterie platters at their Twilight Sessions. If you’re looking for a little something extra for your Thursday night, they have just what you need.
Whether you’re on a date, catching up with friends, or out with the family; an evening of chilled live music is here to get your night started.
Bookings are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. No Cover Charge.<>Lala Hospitality;-35.2786531<>149.1287096<>65a60b55485cf1c6369bd66f<>Tipsy Sundaze<>At “Tipsy Sundaze,” the weekend doesn’t have to end on a flat note.
Come together with friends and elevate your Sunday at Amici. Unwind, sip, and savour while experiencing the very best Canberra’s music scene has to offer.
Head to the website for the full line-up of local musicians each Sunday.
Bookings recommended, walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.<>Lala Hospitality;-35.2787088<>149.1301247<>6099db66ee5f2f140f7f96b2<>Blackbird Live Music<>There's always live entertainment at Blackbird. Drop in for amazing cocktails in a cosy venue with great atmosphere, The place is buzzing and open from 6pm until late!
Check out Blackbird on Facebook for event information.
Book your table now via the website.
See you at the bar!<>Blackbird Bar;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>64c779a937b7928f077ce7a1<>Smith's Poetry Thing<>Each Monday evening, Smith's serves up a feast of words!
Two feature poets present readings from their latest publications and most evenings include an open mic section that's inclusive and fun - open to all and you can sign up on the night.
Big Open Mic nights once a month are free, otherwise there's usually an entry fee (sometimes readings are free too) - check out the website for what's on this week!<>Smith's Alternative;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>655d7e75ab1023a765c93c35<>Crafternoons at Smith's<>Head into Smith's with your projects, whatever they be, and hang out with other crafty types doing their thing. Cross-stitch, visible mending, crochet, embroidery, knitting, tatting, sewing buttons on, bead stringing, wire-weaving, tapestry - whatever you're into and can bring along to work on over a cuppa!<>Smith's Alternative;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>655d81380806cd9269447722<>Old Timey Wednesday<>The open jam where you can party like it's 1899.
Luminaries from the local old timey/folk/acoustic scene will gather at Smith’s to lead an open session of Americana/old timey music.<>Smith's Alternative;-35.27847430000001<>149.1280848<>658b7417628d08f37b205d25<>Sunday Sesh - Life Drawing at PJ's in the City<>Curious about life drawing? Been sketching for years? Just after a fun afternoon out with friends? The Tipsy Sketching Club is the place to be! Set in one of Canberra's favourite city pubs, join The Tipsy Sketching Club for a Sunday afternoon of sipping, snacking and sketching with some fun and frivolity thrown into the mix.
The life drawing session runs for approximately two-hours with a range of timed poses from 2-30 minutes, and breaks for drinks, food, sharing and laughing. Drawing materials can be supplied, however if you have your own - bring them! All mediums and artistic abilities welcome.<>The Tipsy Sketching Club;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65f3db56eb6c8364697685c1<>DARKFIELD: FLIGHT<>Sitting at the nexus of technology and theatre, FLIGHT takes you on a deeply hypnotic journey that challenges your sense of what is real, and what is imagined, to spine-chilling effect. The 2024 Canberra season marks the ACT premiere of FLIGHT.
FLIGHT shepherds audience members through two worlds, two realities and two possible outcomes to their journey. The ‘many worlds’ interpretation of quantum mechanics proposes all possible outcomes that could occur are occurring in countless worlds of varying similarity.
FLIGHT is created by UK-based creative directors and DARKFIELD founders Glen Neath and David Rosenberg. Australian producers Amy Johnson and Nathan Alexander of Realscape Productions have been collaborating with DARKFIELD since late 2017.
Thrillseeker? Try both FLIGHT and SÉANCE.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65f3d900a1aeed693ab44071<>DARKFIELD: SÉANCE<>Sitting at the nexus of technology and theatre, SÉANCE takes you on a deeply hypnotic journey that challenges your sense of what is real, and what is imagined, to spine-chilling effect. The 2024 Canberra season marks the ACT premiere of SÉANCE.
SÉANCE is an intense sonic performance that explores the psychology of a group of people who have been bombarded with suggestible material. In complete darkness, your senses become vulnerable to persuasion. We only ask that you proceed with an open mind. Step inside, take a seat but don’t get comfortable.
SÉANCE is created by UK-based creative directors and DARKFIELD founders Glen Neath and David Rosenberg. Australian producers Amy Johnson and Nathan Alexander of Realscape Productions have been collaborating with DARKFIELD since late 2017.
Thrillseeker? Try both SÉANCE and FLIGHT.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>653706293144f9e60988a63f<>RBG: Of Many, One<>After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, the Sydney Theatre Company smash-hit production arrives in Canberra with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights. Now, her life is brought to the stage by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie), in a story that chronicles Ginsburg’s wins and dissents, traces her steps forward and the steps back, and brings you right into the room with Ruth at the most pivotal moments of her life.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>657fb6824c68e1404a126e4c<>Dog Man: The Musical<>“You have to love a family show that makes adults laugh, too” – New York Times
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime??
Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
“This show is perfect for everyone.” – Newsday<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65791dac4f9f27e17a27a808<>Spellbound<>Get ready for a spectacular night of Magic and Grand Illusion with one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street.
The star and producer of the stage phenomenon, Celtic Illusion, will be touring his Grand Illusion show in 2024.
Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. With his unique and edgy style performing one of the oldest of art forms, Anthony will enthral and astonish you, and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Will you dare to believe your eyes?<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6604c4094dd878c41a1feef6<>Reuben Kaye: Apocalipstik<>Loud, politically active, queer, brash – multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer and writer Reuben Kaye returns to Canberra with this brand-new epic work Apocalipstik.
Part eulogy, part elegy, part Eastern Bloc Dog Day Afternoon, this scandalous story of Reuben’s scoundrel Uncle springboards into a cabaret that crosses continents, generations and the political spectrum of the 20th century.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>660f8aee267255bf25770214<>Co_Lab: 24<>In a movement, sound and visual feast, join Australian Dance Party’s Alison Plevey and Sara Black, with guest artists Melanie Lane (dance), Alex Voorhoeve (cello), Sia Ahmad (sound/voice) and Nicci Haynes (visuals) as they transport you with a live, improvised performance.
Witness the interplay of the body, sound and light, with new worlds created each performance. Through deep listening, the artists invite you to attune your senses moment to moment and experience a unique experimental immersive event.
Australian Dance Party is a Canberra based dance company creating site responsive dance experiences in ordinary and extraordinary locations, inviting audiences to think, connect and awaken.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6556b71ff3b25d062098e91b<>Eireborne<>Eireborne’s unique fusion of live rock music with a live band and the world’s best Irish dance and tap dancers has captivated audiences around the world. This all-Australian production features a talented cast of 20 of the best Irish, tap and ballroom dancers in the world. All dancing completely live with no mimed tap!
With the show’s 100 percent live presentation as its defining feature, Eireborne is set to revolutionise Irish dance once again. The electrifying performance, accompanied by a six-piece band featuring renowned singers Reigan Derry and Peter Murphy, will immerse the audience in the anthems of Irish artists such as U2, The Cranberries, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Hozier, The Script, Enya, and more.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6580d74cf16f9cf91d96842d<>HUMANS 2.0<>A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.
Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6530bf447bfaf3ef60f2be27<>Jessica Mauboy’s Yours Forever Tour<>Delivering a tour that’s as grounded as it is spectacular, Mauboy’s new album, Yours Forever, is a testament to her authenticity. Showcasing her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal storytelling, this is the Mauboy we’ve come to adore: a proud Kuku Yalanji and Wakaman woman, whose soulful songs and stirring voice never fail to give everyone goosebumps.
The Yours Forever tour promises to be Mauboy at her finest. Expect an unforgettable journey through her classics and new hits, each performed with the passion and intensity that only she can bring. Prepare to be blown away by her soaring vocals and incredible live band.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65791b709f72f3826bccdd73<>Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour<>Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA’s historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with ‘Waterloo’ – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world.
Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA.
Australia’s own Bjorn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they’re hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time. Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a ‘Dancing Queen’ or a ‘Super Trouper’ for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>656c3cbdc64872857e6428c5<>The World of Musicals in Concert<>The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes.
From the best of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables to Guys & Dolls and South Pacific and many, many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>6594bb2f6c1ed25226f8c463<>Fourteen<>Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay.
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production by nationally acclaimed Shake & Stir Theatre Co.
Set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from all your faves, from Shania Twain to The Spice Girls, Fourteen addresses the trials and tribulations of growing up with honesty, humour, and heart. Equal parts uplifting and heart wrenching, we follow Shannon in a year of self-discovery set amidst a backdrop of torment, bullying and betrayal – not just at the hands of his peers, but by the adults who were meant to protect him.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.28135600151896<>149.13030108535008<>65d3e0805d4efb0239abb910<>QL2 Dance- Subject to Change<>Three dynamic new dance works explore the relationship to change.
Subject to Change considers your adaptability and awareness in a rapidly changing world. Is it possible to maintain a sense of agency and accountability as other forces impact your experience? Can you remain open-minded and responsive to the ever-shifting landscapes of life?
With 26 young Canberran dance artists at the forefront, Subject to Change is a triple bill of new dance works created by renowned Australian choreographers Alisdair Macindoe (Naarm/Melbourne), Gabrielle Nankivell (Meanjin/Brisbane) and Artistic Director of QL2 Dance, Ruth Osborne OAM (Kamberri/Canberra).
Subject to Change represents Australian youth dance at its best; innovative choreography, sound and production design combined with powerful performances by the next generation of young Canberra region dancers.<>Canberra Theatre Centre;-35.2812438<>149.1308292<>6600dee5bcf432f274443014<>Kids Workshop: Mintventures - People, Place, Portraits<>Stories about where we are from and what’s important can be told in many different ways.
In this special kids’ program, you’ll discover the different ways people connect to place in the Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People exhibition. Explore how these stories can be told in something as grand as a sculpture or as small as a coin. Then create your own story through printmaking and water colour painting in the CMAG Art Studio.
Design for children 6 – 12 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2811544<>149.1310211<>63c49e56cf2dee9364e297ab<>Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People<>Canberra is a young city on an ancient continent. This place, selected to be Australia’s National Capital in 1909, has had a much older history but it is also one that continues to evolve to embrace new narratives of belonging and expressions of identity.
Journey through these changes in this new major exhibition drawn from Canberra Museum and Gallery’s collection. Find the stories of the people who have always been on this country and those who have come to make their lives here.
Told with objects of daily use and special significance, artworks and design of purposeful creativity and moving images made for screens large and small, Canberra’s story as the place where nationhood found a home is unlike no other.
Curated by Virginia Rigney and Dr Hannah Paddon.
Moving Image curated by Shane Breynard and presented with the support of the National Film And Sound Archive.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2811544<>149.1310211<>641d1d9e295667717fd4f982<>The Nolan Collection<>The Nolan Collection is an iconic group of paintings from 1945 to 1953 by Sidney Nolan that the artist gifted to the nation in 1974. The exhibition features photographs and original text following Nolan’s personal and creative journey from St Kilda lad to sophisticated artist.
Canberra Museum and Gallery manages The Nolan Collection on behalf of the Australian Government.<>Canberra Museum and Gallery;-35.2825697<>149.1314316<>661df66d7c88ef35658bf166<>Mother's Day at Such and Such<>Spoil your Mum this Mother's Day at Such and Such. Tucked away in the heart of the CBD this award-winning restaurant is not regularly open on a Sunday so this is your chance to grab a seat and be the favourite.
There will be two menus offered on the day with a small amount of space for walk ins with a limited menu.
For those who prefer a light lunch a four-course share style menu is on offer. If you prefer to live large the six-course is the way you should go.
With an impressive wine list of both domestic and international beverages this is an event not to be missed.
Bookings are available through the website for groups of up to 8 guests, larger group bookings are available just get in touch via email.<>Pilot Restaurant & Bar;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6d2a00c5c827238a884b6<>Materiality...but not as we know it<>What does the adage ‘truth to materials’ mean today?
When does a sculpture become a functional design object?
This exhibition explores the fluidity to these questions in contemporary creative practice.
Featured are the new and recent works by ten artists and designers, who each have an association with the Canberra region. They explore what happens when ancient geology becomes a wall treatment - when acid transforms smooth shiny copper into organic dripping furniture - and when rich coloured glass formed into a coolamon holds the cultural knowledge of the flow of water on this Country.
Elliot Bastianon (ACT)
Mel Douglas (ACT)
Marion Drew (QLD)
Ashley Eriksmoen (ACT)
Paul Girrawah House (ACT)
Lucy Irvine (ACT)
Trent Jansen (NSW)
Harriet Schwarzrock (NSW)
Rebecca Selleck (ACT) and James Tylor (SA)
Work with artist Lucy Irvine to weave Civic systems, a collaborative sculpture that explores a bottom-up approach to design and materials-based learning. Suitable for 9 years and above. Bookings below.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6cd318fcfd97d220cc785<>Duntroon Estate: Work with all your might<>Nearly 200 years ago, merchant, philanthropist and politician Robert Campbell was granted 4,000 acres of land - advised by James Ainslie, he established a sheep station on the banks of the Molonglo River.
Expanding his landholding and building a stone cottage, he named the growing estate Duntroon after his family home in Scotland. This exhibition brings together never-before-seen objects and images from the house, families, woolshed and dairy that made up this extensive early estate.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65d6d9241e8e4fe1312f501f<>Backyard Archaeology<>Backyard Archaeology tells the story of thousands of small objects that Steve Brown collected from around an ordinary suburban house and garden. Some of the objects were collected during house renovations, others while gardening, and many from archaeological digs.
From the numerous objects, including a miniature gnome, an airline teaspoon, medicine bottles, and toy handcuffs, Steve explored the history of his property and local area. He learned about people who had lived there previously and how past lives were lived.
The exhibition shows how a person can become deeply connected to found objects and how everyday encounters with lost and forgotten things can shape us and give us a 'sense of place'.
Backyard Archaeology includes the photographic series, 35mm sieve, by artist and archaeologist Ursula K. Frederick.<>Lanyon Homestead;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65ea81b12a1275e10c80f834<>Talisman, Tool and Touchstone Exhibition<>This solo exhibition of contemporary metal work was created as part of the practice-based component of Dr. Oliver Smith's PhD, drawing on the long tradition of animal symbolism crafted in metal, drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and a particular Nordic worldview and comprises of four suites of work:
Periapts - A series of pendants exploring the origins of adornment and the zoomorphic root of representation;
Manifest Destiny - A group of small sculptures expressing ideas contained in the legend of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer;
Stone, Bone, Iron - A series of small sculptures looking at the Three Age System and material agency in combination with animal symbolism; and
Elemental Arc and the Vital Vector - A collection of coins.<>Craft + Design Canberra;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>65ea79f72448c82f4cbb104c<>2023 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition | South Facing<>The 2023 Artist-in-Residence exhibition showcases the work of Julie Bradley and Holly Grace completed as part of the annual Craft + Design Canberra Artist-in-Residence program at Gudgenby Ready-Cut Cottage in the Namadgi National Park. Following a two-week research component at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia.
Presented in partnership with ACT Parks and Conservation Service and The National Portrait Gallery of Australia.<>Craft + Design Canberra;-35.28051689999999<>149.1308614<>661cb34dd22bc4ea4b62746e<>Change: Stories from your Pocket Exhibition<>From technical innovation to celebration and commemoration, come along for a special temporary exhibition at the Canberra Museum & Gallery located in Civic with easy parking near Canberra Theatre. Explore how the coins in your pocket will tell the stories of Australia. There is more to discover.<>Royal Australian Mint;-35.2801846<>149.1310324<>66191f1d09dea4451caee727<>Ausdance ACT Australian Dance Week 2024<>Ausdance ACT celebrates and promotes dance in all its forms every year during Australian Dance Week and is proud to host the largest program in Australia.
Australian Dance Week provides the opportunity to turn the spotlight on the incredible local dance scene, the range of events is quite extraordinary and highlights the growing strength of dance, both professional and community, in Canberra and surrounds.
Experience a diverse dance community offering performances, workshops, and activities for all ages with a range of free classes and events.<>Ausdance ACT;-35.2830507<>149.125972<>65cd9fa053814107622e2194<>Gaslight<>Young, trusting, and fragile – Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting-room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s loving relationship with her partner Jack all that it seems?
Starring Geraldine Hakewill, star of Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, Toby Schmitz from Boy Swallows Universe and Kate Fitzpatrick, legend of stage and screen, this new psychological thriller will keep you guessing.
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play introduced us to the powerful term we now use to describe an insidious form of deception and manipulation.
This liberating adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, which world premiered at the 2022 Shaw Festival, is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the “gaslighting” have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?
With all the hallmarks of Victorian Gothic, refreshed with intriguing new insights, GASLIGHT is a thrilling theatrical experience.<>ACMN_Canberra;-35.27945749999999<>149.1295792<>65a470d1f92bf567557d8d96<>Luna Saturdays<>Step into Luna, Canberra’s hidden gem, where Saturday nights are an exquisite blend of clandestine charm and contemporary allure. In the spirit of their heritage location, you are invited to experience an evening where intrigue and luxury intertwine.
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while their DJs create the rhythm of the night.
Bookings online. If you are unable to make a booking, walk-ins are always welcome.<>Luna Bar;-35.27948109999999<>149.1297822<>65c1aa06501d1b1c410d82d6<>Trivia at Mooseheads<>Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at Mooseheads Trivia, a beloved Thursday night tradition hosted by the one and only Larry from Fame Trivia!
Gather your friends and secure your spot by making a reservation in advance. Don't miss out on the excitement!
Trivia kicks off promptly, so be sure to arrive early, grab your favourite seat, and get ready to engage in a battle of wits. Larry's entertaining hosting style will keep you engaged while you strategise your way to victory.
Join this thrilling night of trivia, where fun and friendly competition collide. Challenge your knowledge, win awesome prizes, and make unforgettable memories at Mooseheads' Trivia.<>Mooseheads Bar and Nightclub;-35.27948109999999<>149.1297822<>65c19f5f3a040b67010451e8<>Mooseheads Musical Bingo<>Head to Mooseheads every Friday for an exhilarating evening of Moose's Musical Bingo hosted by bingo aficionado and all round legend Kate!
Get ready to groove with your friends as you enjoy a night filled with infectious beats and exciting gameplay. Simply grab a table, grab your bingo card, and let the music lead the way!
Every time a song plays that matches a spot on your card, mark it off and get one step closer to winning fantastic prizes. It's the perfect way to kick-start your evening before the epic Moose-related mayhem begins!<>Mooseheads Bar and Nightclub;-35.279246<>149.1303367<>6618cd31d6156c381430dd0a<>Ruth Lorelle '3D Movie' Single Launch w/ Twin Single + Flik<>Ruth Lorelle writes and produces alternative synth pop music on Dharawal land. With intimate lyrics about their experiences as a queer artist, Ruth's song hold the listener through all the every human emotion; from love and grief, to nostalgia and melancholia.
3D Movie is Ruth Lorelle's debut single. Written as the height of the global pandemic, and the height of their Ableton hyperfixation, the synth bop explores what it's like to lose your community as an independent artist in this isolated world.
Supported By-
TWIN SINGLE
Twin Single bring 4 part harmonies and banjo solos to alt-folk-pop bangers that'll have you bopping and crying for days. The band is made up of members from other local bands Peach Lane and Kilroy and draws inspiration from bands like Boygenius, Pingrove and Yoke Lore.
FLIK
Ngunnawal/canberra based Artist, Flik, writes straight from the heart and weaves dreams, stories and lots of feels through lucid and comforting vocals. Her songs ‘blood bath’ and ‘bric a brac’ are available on all platforms.<>VisitCanberra;-35.279246<>149.1303367<>6618bd99ab3f0e0a62d896d0<>Omar Musa album launch w/ Lucy Sugerman<>Omar will be launching his new full length album of poetry and music "The Fullness" — created in joy and polished with grief. "The Fullness" is a lyrical and eclectic hip hop album, where Omar poetically explores themes such as environmental destruction, addiction, grief, grappling with identity in a post-9/11 world and ultimately, rejuvenation. He will be playing the album in full.
Omar Musa is a Bornean-Australian rapper, poet, visual artist and author from Queanbeyan, Australia. He has released four poetry books , four hip-hop records, and received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. His debut novel “Here Come the Dogs” was long-listed for the International Dublin Literary Award and Miles Franklin Award and he was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Young Novelists of the Year in 2015. His one-man play, “Since Ali Died”, won Best Cabaret Show at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2018. He has had several solo exhibitions of his woodcut prints. He lives between Brooklyn and Borneo.
Bold and unafraid to speak her mind, twenty year old Lucy Sugerman writes about her coming of age experiences of modern love and life, inspired by her songwriting heroes from the 70s. With a knack for confessional storytelling tied with assured pop hooks, Sugerman’s addictive and youthful energy perpetuates her music, even in her most vulnerable moments.<>VisitCanberra;-35.27911720000001<>149.1302018<>65e01080641f29633263a7c1<>Hands Like Houses<>Hands Like Houses are set to embark on the next chapter of their journey after welcoming new singer Josh Raven into the band. Josh brings a new energy into the band which will be showcased throughout March for their first tour together around Australia. Expect some classic HLH songs with a bit of spice and a handful of new songs for a taste of what’s to come next for the band.<>VisitCanberra;-35.2786531<>149.1287096<>64b4d21167dbcacc26e2676e<>Twilight Sessions<>Amici will be pouring the vino, shaking up the cocktails and serving up your favourite cheese and charcuterie platters at their Twilight Sessions. If you’re looking for a little something extra for your Thursday night, they have just what you need.
Whether you’re on a date, catching up with friends, or out with the family; an evening of chilled live music is here to get your night started.
Bookings are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. No Cover Charge.<>Lala Hospitality;-35.2786531<>149.1287096<>65a60b55485cf1c6369bd66f<>Tipsy Sundaze<>At “Tipsy Sundaze,” the weekend doesn’t have to end on a flat note.
Come together with friends and elevate your Sunday at Amici. Unwind, sip, and savour while experiencing the very best Canberra’s music scene has to offer.
Head to the website for the full line-up of local musicians each Sunday.
Bookings recommended, walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.<>Lala Hospitality;-35.2787088<>149.1301247<>6099db66ee5f2f140f7f96b2<>Blackbird Live Music<>There's always live entertainment at Blackbird. Drop in for amazing cocktails in a cosy venue with great atmosphere, The place is buzzing and open from 6pm until late!
Check out Blackbird on Facebook for event information.
Book your table now via the website.
See you at the bar!<>Blackbird Bar;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>64c779a937b7928f077ce7a1<>Smith's Poetry Thing<>Each Monday evening, Smith's serves up a feast of words!
Two feature poets present readings from their latest publications and most evenings include an open mic section that's inclusive and fun - open to all and you can sign up on the night.
Big Open Mic nights once a month are free, otherwise there's usually an entry fee (sometimes readings are free too) - check out the website for what's on this week!<>Smith's Alternative;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>655d7e75ab1023a765c93c35<>Crafternoons at Smith's<>Head into Smith's with your projects, whatever they be, and hang out with other crafty types doing their thing. Cross-stitch, visible mending, crochet, embroidery, knitting, tatting, sewing buttons on, bead stringing, wire-weaving, tapestry - whatever you're into and can bring along to work on over a cuppa!<>Smith's Alternative;-35.2785208<>149.1285147<>655d81380806cd9269447722<>Old Timey Wednesday<>The open jam where you can party like it's 1899.
Luminaries from the local old timey/folk/acoustic scene will gather at Smith’s to lead an open session of Americana/old timey music.<>Smith's Alternative;-35.27847430000001<>149.1280848<>658b7417628d08f37b205d25<>Sunday Sesh - Life Drawing at PJ's in the City<>Curious about life drawing? Been sketching for years? Just after a fun afternoon out with friends? The Tipsy Sketching Club is the place to be! Set in one of Canberra's favourite city pubs, join The Tipsy Sketching Club for a Sunday afternoon of sipping, snacking and sketching with some fun and frivolity thrown into the mix.
The life drawing session runs for approximately two-hours with a range of timed poses from 2-30 minutes, and breaks for drinks, food, sharing and laughing. Drawing materials can be supplied, however if you have your own - bring them! All mediums and artistic abilities welcome.<>The Tipsy Sketching Club;-35.2784931<>149.1238194<>65b879b05fd7ff4974030878<>Prinnie Stevens - Lady Sings The Blues Volume 2<>Lady Sings The Blues, a story about women in song, their hurts, struggles and pain whilst their beauty remains the same. Volume 2 sees Prinnie embark on more stories of the women who have shaped the history of music.
You will be transported from the speakeasy setting to the very heart of the Lady herself, Prinnie Stevens, Australia’s own RnB Soul Songstress. Audiences first met Prinnie on Season 1 of The Voice, battling best friend Mahalia Barnes. Prinnie then went on to have a hugely successful career in Musical Theatre and Live Music.
The show combines Prinnie’s Musical Theatre, Pop, Soul and Gospel experience into Volume 2 featuring the Songs & Stories of the greats: Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and more.
It is a show like none other, with a song selection that spans over 100 years and touches on social issues across those decades. Prinnie will not only move you with her world class vocals, but she will challenge your world as know it!<>Street Theatre, The;-35.2784931<>149.1238194<>6600df186ea6b60d31338a9e<>Ash Grunwald<>Australia’s foremost bluesman Ash Grunwald has announced a new National Tour to coincide with the release of his new single - Life Without You, a chilled groove about going the distance in a relationship and having gratitude for your loved ones. A collaboration with Garett Kato, most well-known for producing Tones & I’s "Dance Monkey” and many of Ziggy Alberts most recent releases - this is a track that hits you in the feels.
Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old beat-up old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America. With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards.<>Street Theatre, The;-35.2761886<>149.1277665<>660e022c0ba2a64b05287aea<>Thank God It's Theatre<>Well well well, if it isn't Christmas come early, a Friday and an improv show in the same week?
Thank God It’s Theatre – a monthly Friday improv show and drinks to kick off your night with a laugh. Doors open with a casual open mic, followed by "Sink or Swim", an improv show by Canberra's most generously seasoned thespians.
Come by to live in the moment, laugh with new friends, learn some improv skills, love(?), and most importantly, let go after a long month. Your Friday, is proudly made possible by five dollar drinks.<>THORIAL PTY LTD;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>64c31c464ed37e65530cde64<>Vinyl Lounge<>Vinyl lovers rejoice!
Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables this month.
Proceeds of ticket sales for the Vinyl Lounge go towards the development of the NFSA sound collection.
Drinks and snacks available.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e73f28c64a553a46ef9f<>The Craft - Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap<>When Sarah (Robin Tunney) relocates to LA from San Francisco, a trio of outcast Catholic schoolgirls welcome her to their circle, a coven in need of their ‘fourth’.
Pitched as Carrie meets Clueless, the next instalment in the Season of the Witch miniseries is quintessential mid-90s viewing, starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Rachel True.
Gather your coven and revel in the magic of The Craft, as the girls navigate the pitfalls of adolescence while grappling with newfound powers. Put on your pentagram chokers and warm up your cauldrons!
This screening is part of Cult Classics: a series of Friday night filmic feasts hosted by Venus Mantrap, local drag artist and culture warrior. Cult Classics plumbs the archives to showcase cinema with bite, edgy movies and fan favourites – films that unnerve, push buttons, ask questions and just look good on the big screen!
Includes a live performance by Venus Mantrap.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e3effebd54a27edf3d2f<>Space Jam<>What does the world’s most famous basketballer do for fun? Star in a children’s movie!
Michael Jordan plays himself in this iconic ‘90s sports comedy, leading a team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against alien invaders. The green screen mash-up of live action and animation is sure to bring joy – where else can you find Bill Murray starring alongside Bugs Bunny and Tweety?<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e7e8338da25a699ba2ae<>Parasite<>How far will the impoverished Kim family go to wrangle their way into the glamorous world of the Park family?
A subversive blend of black comedy and thriller, Parasite tackles greed and class division, confounding audiences with a sinister web of twists and turns. How far will the impoverished Kim family go to wrangle their way into the glamorous world of the Park family?
The first Korean film to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, this box office smash firmly established director Bong Joon-ho as a contemporary auteur of international renown. Parasite also took out Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e85ac70adb2e61df91ae<>Book Club at the NFSA - Nomadland & Discussion<>It’s rare to see non-fiction translated into film, let alone with the Oscar-winning success of writer/director Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland, which netted three Academy Awards and a further six nominations in 2021.
Zhao’s film is inspired by journalist Jessica Bruder’s Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, a searing study of harsh economic realities in the United States following the Great Recession, and the rise of a transient workforce of older Americans seeking seasonal employment.
Frances McDormand stars in Zhao’s dramatization, a powerful portrait of life as a nomadic van-dweller in post-Recession America.
The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and the nonfiction book with special guest Lech Blaine.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>661c5dadc1e788e43537444d<>Before Dawn + Q&A with Jordon Prince-Wright<>Jim Collins (Levi Miller), a young man from outback Western Australia, leaves his family-run sheep station to enlist and join the Anzac soldiers fighting on the Western Front in France.
But the reality of the muddy and relentless war soon takes its toll on Jim. As hope becomes a distant memory, the Battle of the Hindenburg Line offers Jim’s battalion a final chance at redemption.
Inspired by the real-life diaries of Anzac soldiers, Before Dawn shines a light on a lesser-known offensive from the final months of the First World War. Made by rising Australian director Jordon Prince-Wright, the film was shot on location in Western Australia and features a strong ensemble cast including Ed Oxenbould, Stephen Peacocke and Myles Pollard.
Stay afterwards for a post-screening Q&A with director Jordon Prince-Wright.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e8d76ea7a53f3aabd51c<>Persepolis (4K restoration Australian premiere)<>Persepolis is a stunning, black-and-white animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical graphic novels. This coming-of-age story follows a young girl who grows up during the Iranian Revolution, capturing the journey from childhood to maturity against a backdrop of political turmoil and conflict.
This critically acclaimed biographical drama won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards.
This screening is the Australian premiere screening of the newly restored 4K version. Persepolis is held in the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e964a59748633a65ef65<>Breaker Morant (35mm) + For the Honour of Australia<>Breaker Morant is a classic of Australian cinema that portrays the military trial of three Australian soldiers charged with the murder of 12 prisoners and a German missionary during the Boer War in 1901. The film centres on war crimes allegations and the judicial process, issues which were controversial at the time of its release in the wake of the Vietnam War. Breaker Morant won Best Supporting Actor (Jack Thompson) at the Cannes Film Festival.
Breaker Morant will be preceded by a screening of For the Honour of Australia (1916, 27 minutes), a compilation of two 1915 Australian silent films, likely created as propaganda to promote Australia’s war efforts to British audiences in 1916. The first, 'For Australia', is a melodrama about the rescue of a journalist captured by German forces, while the second, 'How We Beat the Emden' recounts the naval conflict between Australia’s HMAS Sydney and the German SMS Emden in 1914. The latter is particularly historically valuable as it shows the wreckage of the real Emden.
Breaker Morant presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection. For The Honour of Australia is digitally preserved in the NFSA collection. (Learn more about For the Honour of Australia and Breaker Morant at Australian Screen.)<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e9ef6ea7a53f3aabd529<>Good Morning, Vietnam (35mm)<>Inspired by a true story, this much-loved war comedy stars Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, an Armed Forces Radio Service DJ who arrives in Saigon to entertain troops during the Vietnam War. The irreverent Cronauer quickly develops a reputation for his on-air entertainment and off-air antics, much to the chagrin of his superiors.
Delicately blending comedy with the sobering realities of war, Williams’ performance – much of it improvised – earned him wins at the Golden Globes and the Grammy Awards, alongside an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3ea6ef19855774eb61295<>The Sound of Music (35mm)<>Winner of no fewer than five Oscars, this cherished family classic stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a hapless yet charmingly earnest nun who becomes governess to the seven Von Trapp children. As the Second World War looms, Maria brings much-needed joy and music to the household, gradually winning over the children’s hearts – and audiences throughout the decades.
Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music features many beloved musical numbers including ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen.’
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f83832f0a81985db72693<>For Sama<>Produced and narrated by journalist Waad Al-Kateab, For Sama presents an intimate and confronting portrait of life and motherhood in a war zone. Speaking directly to her newborn daughter, Sama, Al-Kateab captures the pain and trauma of life in Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War – where her husband, Hamza, is one of the few remaining doctors – amidst constant airstrikes and devastation.
For Sama became the most-nominated documentary to date at the BAFTA awards, where it also won Best Documentary. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
‘…a bracingly horrific but resiliently beautiful documentary’ – IndieWire<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f1bca612103d854c6a348<>Train to Busan<>A zombie apocalypse rips through a commuter train from Seoul to Busan in this thrilling action horror from director Yeon Sang-ho. It’s everyone for themselves in a bloody battle for survival, in a film which rockets along its 118-minute runtime in a non-stop thrashing of violence and gore.
‘…the story moves as fast as that bullet train, careening from one impossible predicament to the next while the characters jostle to survive’ – Miami Herald<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f1cd92dea5fb27c4fd2e6<>Double feature: Alien + Aliens<>In Ridley Scott’s influential sci-fi horror, the crew of a commercial spacecraft are terrorised by a parasitic alien after investigating a mysterious distress call from a seemingly uninhabited moon. Widely considered to be among the greatest science-fiction and horror films ever made, Alien took out the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and introduced Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), now a favourite cinematic action hero.
‘…a great original… dark and frightening intensity’ – Roger Ebert
Meanwhile, James Cameron trades horror for sci-fi action adventure in the critically acclaimed sequel, in which Ripley joins a team of highly trained marines to wage war against aliens who have overrun the LV-426 space colony.
‘…a sci-fi war movie that gets you in its grip very early, and never lets go’ – The Washington Post
Alien (1979) is held in the NFSA collection. Aliens (1986) is presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
Pre-order a charcuterie board and beverage with your cinema tickets to enjoy in the NFSA Courtyard between screenings. Gluten-free (add AUD5), vegan, and vegetarian options available.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65487228710f88144e7c7226<>2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival<>The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over two and a half hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.
The tour is hot on the heels of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Festival, which takes place every November in the mountain town of Banff, in Canada.
More than 300 of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films are shown during the week-long event. A selection of award winners and audience favourites then tours the globe, visiting 390 communities and 35 countries as part of the festival’s official world tour.
This year, the Australian line-up features two-and-a-half hours of captivating short films shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. The program is packed full of mesmerising cinematography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences.
The original and the best mountain film festival is presented by World Expeditions.
For more details visit the website.
Image credit: Hael Somma, Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage
Seating is Not Allocated: Come Early for the Best Seats. Sorry No Refunds.<>Adventure Reels Pty Ltd;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f30a53bc7fe5a0d37c005<>Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | Aussievision podcast recording + live performances<>Get ready for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a live recording of Aussievision. Join hosts Mike and Dale, with special guests, as they size up this year’s competition – favourites, top contenders and dark horses – and make their predictions ahead of the Grand Final.
Stick around to enjoy Canberra’s best Eurovision-esque talents with a live performance by Alfie Arcuri, Eurovision–Australia Decides finalist and winner of The Voice 2016, supported by ARCHIE, Canberra’s indie rock party people.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f3219e1c9cc454d188f08<>Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | Eurovision Grand Final screening<>Catch all the performances from the 2024 Eurovision grand final on the big screen with a streamed telecast in Arc Cinema with special guest hosts.
Sleep in late (and avoid discovering the results!) so you can assemble your friends for a night of Eurovision glam direct from Malmö. Gather your team, don your best Eurovision-inspired outfits, and get ready to celebrate in glorious camp style.
Electric Fields who will take to the stage as Australia’s entry with their song ‘One Milkali (One Blood)’. The soaring talents of vocalist Zaacariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross are truly something to behold. With enthralling live performances, Electric Fields offer a unique blend of contemporary, soulful electronica and Yankunytjatjara language. Locals may remember them from last year’s stunning Symphony in the Park performance with Canberra Symphony Orchestra or their ‘We The People’ anthem for Sydney World Pride.
Plus, you can play Eurovision bingo (watch out for wind machines! Fake instruments! All-white outfits! Crazy props!) and award prizes for best team outfit, so come representing your country of choice.
Ticket includes a glass of bubbles on arrival.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f73c7446a00674d25cfaf<>Interstellar | Science. Art. Film. series<>Matthew McConaughey leads as Cooper in this Christopher Nolan science fiction epic, starring alongside Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Matt Damon. In the wake of ecological collapse, Cooper must pilot a team in search of a suitable alternate planet if the species, and his children, are to survive.
Interstellar paints a fascinating speculative picture of agricultural and technological futures. Join in after the movie for an insightful panel discussion with special guests Dr Ehsan Nabavi and Chris Kourloufas, exploring the significance and possibilities of the techno-imaginaries shown in the film and their implications for society. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens.
‘Like the great space epics of the past, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar distils terrestrial anxieties and aspirations into a potent pop parable, a mirror of the mood down here on Earth’ – The New York Times<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f74e8d25defeb4a003679<>20,000 Species of Bees | IDAHOBIT screening<>The NFSA marks IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) with a screening of Spanish drama 20,000 Species of Bees: an intimate and considered portrait of childhood gender discovery.
The story centres on eight-year-old Lucía as she begins to interpret the complexities of her gender. Tensions emerge and relationships are strained at the beekeeping family’s remote country home – particularly for Lucía’s mother, who must come to terms with her own revelations.
This tender, highly acclaimed film was nominated for the Golden Bear and won the Guild Film Prize at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival.
‘…impressively fluid, determinedly naturalistic filmmaking, with performances that never hit a false note’ – The Hollywood Reporter<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7b0d863302540d71066e<>Moonlight | Progress 1984: Men In Love<>Moonlight follows Chiron from childhood to early adulthood (played by Alex R Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes) as he grapples with his identity amidst violence and poverty. Caught between an abusive mother with a drug addiction and the tough-guy masculinity of Miami’s criminal underbelly, Chiron represses his burgeoning sexuality in order to survive.
This Oscar-winning drama from Barry Jenkins is widely acclaimed for its nuanced exploration of sexuality, class and African American masculinity with standout filmmaking, direction, editing and music.
‘Bold in ambition and delicate in execution, it will break your heart and then piece it back together’ – CineVue
Available as part of the Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass: a special In Conversation event with Barry Charles and other guests, followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016).
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7932452415534d4f494b<>Land of Storms | Progress 1984: Men In Love<>The debut feature from Hungarian director Ádám Császi, Land of Storms follows young German footballer Szabolcs, who abandons a promising sporting career for a rundown family farm on the Puszta (grassland on the Great Hungarian Plain) inherited from his grandfather. As he begins to restore the farm, Szabolcs encounters Áron and an intense relationship develops between them, drawing the ire of the local villagers. The unexpected arrival of Bernard, Szabolcs’ former teammate, catalyses a stormy love triangle.
Land of Storms is a gritty, hard-hitting exploration of the realities of homosexual desire in a hostile, uncompromising context. With a heady mixture of raw, masculine sexuality and mesmerising landscapes, Császi masterfully portrays the complexities of desire, intimacy and fear.
‘…powerful yet vulnerable and finely attuned’ – Variety
Available as part of the Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass: a special In Conversation event with Barry Charles and Samuel Leighton-Dore, followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016).
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7695b8c549ac5dd75101<>Progress 1984: Men in Love | In conversation with Barry Charles and Samuel Leighton-Dore<>The NFSA is honoured to host prominent LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and screenwriter, director and multidisciplinary visual artist Samuel Leighton-Dore. This special In Conversation event will unpack the challenges of times past, the power of activism, the impact of legislative change and transformations in how gender and sexuality is understood. The conversation will include a video message from author, academic and activist Dennis Altman.
This special event commemorates the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexual acts between men in New South Wales. The conversation will be followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016). A Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass is available for all three events via the website.
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7d66b8c549ac5dd75147<>Book Club at the NFSA – Little Women (1994)<>Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 interpretation of Little Women revived the cherished story of the March sisters, the subject of four film adaptations, including George Cukor’s 1933 Oscar-winning version.
Led by Winona Ryder and starring a young Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Christian Bale, Armstrong’s take on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel beautifully captures the tender tribulations of four young women coming of age during the American Civil War.
‘Director Gillian Armstrong takes the delicate snow globe that is Little Women and gives it a bold new shake’ – USA Today (1994)
A discounted double film pass is available to see both Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 Little Women and Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation. The Little Women 2019 adaptation event will be followed by a discussion with special guests Gillian Armstrong AM and Dr James McNamara.
A discounted season pass is available for the Book Club at the NFSA program.
Presented in partnership with Canberra Writers Festival.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2779682<>149.1318478<>64c85f994c4aeb0d2ab46a27<>Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut<>Shake off the ordinary and shimmy into the extraordinary at Bar Beirut with weekly belly dance performances.
Vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy free… they do their best to ensure everyone has a seat at the Bar Beirut table, making it the perfect spot for group gatherings.<>Bar Beirut;-35.2779682<>149.1318478<>65a080fcfdd97afd52a1646c<>Jazida Burlesque (18+)<>"Lightning rod burlesque artist" - The Age
Tease and tantalize your senses with the electrifying performance of Jazida Burlesque – a world-renowned artist gifted with sharp wit, creative choreography, and exceptional skills in fire and fans.
She has been recognised as one of the world’s Top 50 most influential burlesque performers, and you can catch her live at Bar Beirut.<>Bar Beirut;-35.2691536<>149.1267797<>661f461e6c86c3d97427c5d1<>Play Outside Ngala Day<>Canberra, it's time for a Play Outside Ngala Day! Celebrate the beauty of nature this season in Haig Park.
Join a day packed with diverse activities suitable for all ages and interests:
Escape From Plastika Performance: A dynamic and interactive way for kids to learn more about sustainability.
Fairy Tea Party: Enjoy the enchanting new fairy tea party tree seating.
Charcoal Drawing: Express your creativity by charcoal drawing on the trees.
Suitcase Rummage: find hidden treasures!
And when it's time to relax, we've got cosy hammocks for you! Come out, play, and enjoy autumn in Canberra.<>City Renewal Authority;-35.269569879577396<>149.13335546295164<>601f4d54abdc6fd55146d2c9<>Haig Park Village Markets<>The Haig Park Village Markets runs every Sunday in the beautiful leafy grounds of Haig Park, Braddon - moments away from Lonsdale street’s boutiques and cafes.
Hosting some of the region’s best, this farmers and foodie market will delight your senses with delicious cuisines, tasty treats, beautiful blooms, fresh produce, delectable charcuterie and artisan products. The locally handmade crafts are an incredible offering of jewellery, art, natural body care, unique homewares, hand poured candles, childrens' apparel, pooch wares and more.
It’s a lovely place to enjoy a picnic whilst feasting your senses on the culinary delights on offer. Or browse the fabulous local handmade design stalls.
There is live music, an artists' table and face painting among other exciting sights for children and adults alike, stalls for your furry friend too. There is no better way to spend a Sunday!
For further information, you can visit the website or, follow the market on social media.<>Haig Park Village Markets;-35.2707962<>149.1348575<>65a6fe95f78cc8747d6f4ebf<>Suitcase Rummage<>Suitcase Rummage is your local community market, without the hassle! Pack your suitcase with your pre-loved wares and/or handmade creations and sell straight out of your suitcase. It’s as easy as that!
There are no tents, no tables, no racks, no overheads and most importantly, no elitism.
Suitcase Rummage as a social enterprise began as a humble alternative to the community market scene, where mass produced items reigned and local makers and collectors struggled to compete. The idea was born over a cup of tea by two young gals (Daniele and Isabel) desperate for change.
What started as a grass roots market in Brisbane has grown to become a sustainable market alternative across the country. Suitcase Rummages herald recycling, encourage more conscious consumption and connect community!<>Suitcase Rummage;-35.2707962<>149.1348575<>65cf02e86c1bd4f53bfbb046<>Tree Week | Paws Party<>Did you hear the dogs barking? A Stick Library is being added to Haig Park. Dogs can leave their paw print and be immortalised in the installation at the next Paws Party!
Unfortunately, the March Paws Party had to be postponed to April. But don't worry, the party will be twice as fun!
What to expect:
Live painting session: Dogs and owners, get ready to add your personal touch to the Stick Library
Live music: Enjoy tunes that'll have tails wagging
Markets and WoofLove stall
Professional pet portraits
Free dog treats: No party is complete without some delicious snacks for the guests of honour<>City Renewal Authority;-35.2587687<>149.133152<>65f385004cdf9a4961f823f9<>Taylor Swift Themed High Tea in Canberra at the Atrium<>Step into an 'Enchanted' Taylor Swift Themed High Tea at the Atrium.
‘It’s Nice to Have a Friend’, so celebrate Taylor’s new album release and your favourite eras with your favourite Swifties.
You’re ‘the Lucky Ones’ as we're calling on all Swifties to enjoy this delicious afternoon event, which will feature specially made treats, drinks, and music in the leafy surroundings of the Atrium at the Pavilion on Northbourne, with a promise that it ‘Hits Different.’
What’s included in this one-off event:
A ‘Gorgeous’ cake tower of sweet and savoury treats perfect for any Swiftie: finger sandwiches, brioche buns, freshly baked scones with cream and jam compote, and a selection of mouthwatering desserts
Free friendship bracelets for every attendee
2hrs of ‘free-flowing' prosecco - no 'Champagne Problems' here!
A delicious array of T2 tea
Additional choices of coffee and soft drinks as you prefer
All are served on beautiful high tea crockery from a local Canberra small business, SereniTea
A special Taylor-themed cocktail menu (additional cost applies)
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Don’t be a ‘Foolish One’; get your tickets today to avoid disappointment<>Capital Hotel Group;-35.2587687<>149.133152<>660b7e5dbfd8f49d20be5624<>Mother's Day Lunch at Atrium Restaurant<>Celebrate the extraordinary women in your life with Mother's Day lunch at Atrium Restaurant within the Pavilion on Northbourne!
Enjoy the tropical, light-filled atrium for a memorable afternoon dedicated to honouring mothers, grandmothers, and all maternal figures.
On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before indulging in a delicious two-course meal (main and dessert, two options served alternately).
Visit the website to see all the delicious menu options on offer to spoil Mum this Mother's Day.<>Capital Hotel Group;-35.2587687<>149.133152<>65f3a2cded27e58e7e81fe44<>High Tea the Atrium<>Enjoy another delicious afternoon with High Tea at the Atrium at the Pavilion on Northbourne in Canberra.
Step into the leafy setting for delectable treats, bottomless Prosecco and soothing teas, perfectly blended for a beautiful afternoon experience.<>Capital Hotel Group;-35.2848989<>149.1239514<>6580e695c066df271e391300<>Bottomless High Tea at Parlour Restaurant<>Parlour's kicking off their High Tea season.
At Parlour, they like to celebrate the big occasions and the little moments in between. Catching up with friends for a sunny arvo. Kicking the feet up in between shops. A day without the kids. Easing into a movie night. They're kicking off a special Saturday afternoon ritual.
Parlour's refreshing twist on a traditional High Tea is the perfect way to while away the afternoon. It’s not your stuffy high tea.
They're bringing the fun and the vibes. Freshly made finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries with all the trimmings are, of course, the staple. And there's something special in store - a bottomless drinks option, keeping your cocktail and wine glasses brimming with summer.
Capacity is limited, so you get the special attention you deserve.
For large group bookings, please email them.<>Parlour;-35.2846416<>149.1238041<>60337740fe1607d90f39fdf6<>High Jinks - Interactive Cocktail Class<>Get excited for a night of mixology!
In this fun and interactive session, you'll get the inside scoop on how to mix and shake the perfect cocktail and enjoy the exclusivity of their private venue. Watch on as their skilled mixologists make three of their signature cocktails, taste them for yourself, and then step behind the bar to shake it with them!
This golden ticket gets you:
Beer, wine or bubbles on arrival.
Antipasto platter to share for two.
Learn about bartending fundamentals, spirit, liqueurs, flavours and other trade secrets.
Learn how to create three of their signature cocktails, then taste them for yourself.
Jump behind the bar to shake and make your own signature cocktail.
By the time you leave, you’ll be considering a second career in mixology!<>HIGH JINKS;-35.2840957<>149.1252871<>661713da1b80aeae292d9b89<>Mother's Day High Tea at Capitol Bar & Grill<>Endless advice, cosy cuddles, kisses on both cheeks, mums are real MVPs. Celebrate your number one cheerleader this Mother’s Day, with the best high tea in Canberra.
Settle in for tiered treats, tea and sensational sips served from our award-winning signature restaurant, Capitol Bar & Grill.
Our high tea welcomes you to indulge in savouries and sweets (almost) as sweet as the lady of honour.
Enjoy truffled egg with cucumber on brioche, chicken parfait tart with wine jam and fig, and spiced ginger cake with honey custard. Sink your teeth into tiramisu cannoli, miso chocolate mousse pots with honeycomb and lemonade scones, vanilla cream and blackberry jam.
So together, let’s raise a glass to the queens of chaos, at the best Mother’s Day high tea in Canberra. May forever she reign.<>VisitCanberra;-35.2836935<>149.1226041<>6602198069b3ddbd79426340<>Shine Dome Open Day<>The iconic, heritage-listed Shine Dome will be opening its doors to the public as part of the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
The Dome has been a much-loved feature of the Canberra landscape since its award-winning construction in 1959, and was National Heritage listed in 2005. Its modernist fittings and furnishings are timeless and elegant, and its spaces airy and retro-futuristic.
Fellows and staff of the Australian Academy of Science will be conducting tours and sharing fascinating secrets from the construction of the unique building to the present day. There will be a movie screening of ‘The Dish’ in the Ian Wark theatre and will be finishing the day with ‘Dinner under the Dome’ in the Jaeger Room.
Food can be purchased onsite from a selection of local food vendors. You are encouraged to pack a picnic blanket, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the gardens surrounding the Dome.
If you would like to take part in one of the scheduled tours, the movie screening or the dinner, please click the booking link for more information. Bookings are strictly limited and will close a week before the event unless sold out prior.<>Australian Academy of Science;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>64c31c464ed37e65530cde64<>Vinyl Lounge<>Vinyl lovers rejoice!
Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables this month.
Proceeds of ticket sales for the Vinyl Lounge go towards the development of the NFSA sound collection.
Drinks and snacks available.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e73f28c64a553a46ef9f<>The Craft - Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap<>When Sarah (Robin Tunney) relocates to LA from San Francisco, a trio of outcast Catholic schoolgirls welcome her to their circle, a coven in need of their ‘fourth’.
Pitched as Carrie meets Clueless, the next instalment in the Season of the Witch miniseries is quintessential mid-90s viewing, starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Rachel True.
Gather your coven and revel in the magic of The Craft, as the girls navigate the pitfalls of adolescence while grappling with newfound powers. Put on your pentagram chokers and warm up your cauldrons!
This screening is part of Cult Classics: a series of Friday night filmic feasts hosted by Venus Mantrap, local drag artist and culture warrior. Cult Classics plumbs the archives to showcase cinema with bite, edgy movies and fan favourites – films that unnerve, push buttons, ask questions and just look good on the big screen!
Includes a live performance by Venus Mantrap.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e3effebd54a27edf3d2f<>Space Jam<>What does the world’s most famous basketballer do for fun? Star in a children’s movie!
Michael Jordan plays himself in this iconic ‘90s sports comedy, leading a team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against alien invaders. The green screen mash-up of live action and animation is sure to bring joy – where else can you find Bill Murray starring alongside Bugs Bunny and Tweety?<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e7e8338da25a699ba2ae<>Parasite<>How far will the impoverished Kim family go to wrangle their way into the glamorous world of the Park family?
A subversive blend of black comedy and thriller, Parasite tackles greed and class division, confounding audiences with a sinister web of twists and turns. How far will the impoverished Kim family go to wrangle their way into the glamorous world of the Park family?
The first Korean film to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, this box office smash firmly established director Bong Joon-ho as a contemporary auteur of international renown. Parasite also took out Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e85ac70adb2e61df91ae<>Book Club at the NFSA - Nomadland & Discussion<>It’s rare to see non-fiction translated into film, let alone with the Oscar-winning success of writer/director Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland, which netted three Academy Awards and a further six nominations in 2021.
Zhao’s film is inspired by journalist Jessica Bruder’s Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, a searing study of harsh economic realities in the United States following the Great Recession, and the rise of a transient workforce of older Americans seeking seasonal employment.
Frances McDormand stars in Zhao’s dramatization, a powerful portrait of life as a nomadic van-dweller in post-Recession America.
The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film and the nonfiction book with special guest Lech Blaine.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>661c5dadc1e788e43537444d<>Before Dawn + Q&A with Jordon Prince-Wright<>Jim Collins (Levi Miller), a young man from outback Western Australia, leaves his family-run sheep station to enlist and join the Anzac soldiers fighting on the Western Front in France.
But the reality of the muddy and relentless war soon takes its toll on Jim. As hope becomes a distant memory, the Battle of the Hindenburg Line offers Jim’s battalion a final chance at redemption.
Inspired by the real-life diaries of Anzac soldiers, Before Dawn shines a light on a lesser-known offensive from the final months of the First World War. Made by rising Australian director Jordon Prince-Wright, the film was shot on location in Western Australia and features a strong ensemble cast including Ed Oxenbould, Stephen Peacocke and Myles Pollard.
Stay afterwards for a post-screening Q&A with director Jordon Prince-Wright.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e8d76ea7a53f3aabd51c<>Persepolis (4K restoration Australian premiere)<>Persepolis is a stunning, black-and-white animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical graphic novels. This coming-of-age story follows a young girl who grows up during the Iranian Revolution, capturing the journey from childhood to maturity against a backdrop of political turmoil and conflict.
This critically acclaimed biographical drama won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards.
This screening is the Australian premiere screening of the newly restored 4K version. Persepolis is held in the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e964a59748633a65ef65<>Breaker Morant (35mm) + For the Honour of Australia<>Breaker Morant is a classic of Australian cinema that portrays the military trial of three Australian soldiers charged with the murder of 12 prisoners and a German missionary during the Boer War in 1901. The film centres on war crimes allegations and the judicial process, issues which were controversial at the time of its release in the wake of the Vietnam War. Breaker Morant won Best Supporting Actor (Jack Thompson) at the Cannes Film Festival.
Breaker Morant will be preceded by a screening of For the Honour of Australia (1916, 27 minutes), a compilation of two 1915 Australian silent films, likely created as propaganda to promote Australia’s war efforts to British audiences in 1916. The first, 'For Australia', is a melodrama about the rescue of a journalist captured by German forces, while the second, 'How We Beat the Emden' recounts the naval conflict between Australia’s HMAS Sydney and the German SMS Emden in 1914. The latter is particularly historically valuable as it shows the wreckage of the real Emden.
Breaker Morant presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection. For The Honour of Australia is digitally preserved in the NFSA collection. (Learn more about For the Honour of Australia and Breaker Morant at Australian Screen.)<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3e9ef6ea7a53f3aabd529<>Good Morning, Vietnam (35mm)<>Inspired by a true story, this much-loved war comedy stars Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, an Armed Forces Radio Service DJ who arrives in Saigon to entertain troops during the Vietnam War. The irreverent Cronauer quickly develops a reputation for his on-air entertainment and off-air antics, much to the chagrin of his superiors.
Delicately blending comedy with the sobering realities of war, Williams’ performance – much of it improvised – earned him wins at the Golden Globes and the Grammy Awards, alongside an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65f3ea6ef19855774eb61295<>The Sound of Music (35mm)<>Winner of no fewer than five Oscars, this cherished family classic stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a hapless yet charmingly earnest nun who becomes governess to the seven Von Trapp children. As the Second World War looms, Maria brings much-needed joy and music to the household, gradually winning over the children’s hearts – and audiences throughout the decades.
Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music features many beloved musical numbers including ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen.’
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f83832f0a81985db72693<>For Sama<>Produced and narrated by journalist Waad Al-Kateab, For Sama presents an intimate and confronting portrait of life and motherhood in a war zone. Speaking directly to her newborn daughter, Sama, Al-Kateab captures the pain and trauma of life in Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War – where her husband, Hamza, is one of the few remaining doctors – amidst constant airstrikes and devastation.
For Sama became the most-nominated documentary to date at the BAFTA awards, where it also won Best Documentary. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
‘…a bracingly horrific but resiliently beautiful documentary’ – IndieWire<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f1bca612103d854c6a348<>Train to Busan<>A zombie apocalypse rips through a commuter train from Seoul to Busan in this thrilling action horror from director Yeon Sang-ho. It’s everyone for themselves in a bloody battle for survival, in a film which rockets along its 118-minute runtime in a non-stop thrashing of violence and gore.
‘…the story moves as fast as that bullet train, careening from one impossible predicament to the next while the characters jostle to survive’ – Miami Herald<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f1cd92dea5fb27c4fd2e6<>Double feature: Alien + Aliens<>In Ridley Scott’s influential sci-fi horror, the crew of a commercial spacecraft are terrorised by a parasitic alien after investigating a mysterious distress call from a seemingly uninhabited moon. Widely considered to be among the greatest science-fiction and horror films ever made, Alien took out the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and introduced Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), now a favourite cinematic action hero.
‘…a great original… dark and frightening intensity’ – Roger Ebert
Meanwhile, James Cameron trades horror for sci-fi action adventure in the critically acclaimed sequel, in which Ripley joins a team of highly trained marines to wage war against aliens who have overrun the LV-426 space colony.
‘…a sci-fi war movie that gets you in its grip very early, and never lets go’ – The Washington Post
Alien (1979) is held in the NFSA collection. Aliens (1986) is presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
Pre-order a charcuterie board and beverage with your cinema tickets to enjoy in the NFSA Courtyard between screenings. Gluten-free (add AUD5), vegan, and vegetarian options available.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>65487228710f88144e7c7226<>2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival<>The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over two and a half hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.
The tour is hot on the heels of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Festival, which takes place every November in the mountain town of Banff, in Canada.
More than 300 of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films are shown during the week-long event. A selection of award winners and audience favourites then tours the globe, visiting 390 communities and 35 countries as part of the festival’s official world tour.
This year, the Australian line-up features two-and-a-half hours of captivating short films shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world. The program is packed full of mesmerising cinematography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences.
The original and the best mountain film festival is presented by World Expeditions.
For more details visit the website.
Image credit: Hael Somma, Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage
Seating is Not Allocated: Come Early for the Best Seats. Sorry No Refunds.<>Adventure Reels Pty Ltd;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f30a53bc7fe5a0d37c005<>Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | Aussievision podcast recording + live performances<>Get ready for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a live recording of Aussievision. Join hosts Mike and Dale, with special guests, as they size up this year’s competition – favourites, top contenders and dark horses – and make their predictions ahead of the Grand Final.
Stick around to enjoy Canberra’s best Eurovision-esque talents with a live performance by Alfie Arcuri, Eurovision–Australia Decides finalist and winner of The Voice 2016, supported by ARCHIE, Canberra’s indie rock party people.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f3219e1c9cc454d188f08<>Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | Eurovision Grand Final screening<>Catch all the performances from the 2024 Eurovision grand final on the big screen with a streamed telecast in Arc Cinema with special guest hosts.
Sleep in late (and avoid discovering the results!) so you can assemble your friends for a night of Eurovision glam direct from Malmö. Gather your team, don your best Eurovision-inspired outfits, and get ready to celebrate in glorious camp style.
Electric Fields who will take to the stage as Australia’s entry with their song ‘One Milkali (One Blood)’. The soaring talents of vocalist Zaacariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross are truly something to behold. With enthralling live performances, Electric Fields offer a unique blend of contemporary, soulful electronica and Yankunytjatjara language. Locals may remember them from last year’s stunning Symphony in the Park performance with Canberra Symphony Orchestra or their ‘We The People’ anthem for Sydney World Pride.
Plus, you can play Eurovision bingo (watch out for wind machines! Fake instruments! All-white outfits! Crazy props!) and award prizes for best team outfit, so come representing your country of choice.
Ticket includes a glass of bubbles on arrival.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f73c7446a00674d25cfaf<>Interstellar | Science. Art. Film. series<>Matthew McConaughey leads as Cooper in this Christopher Nolan science fiction epic, starring alongside Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Matt Damon. In the wake of ecological collapse, Cooper must pilot a team in search of a suitable alternate planet if the species, and his children, are to survive.
Interstellar paints a fascinating speculative picture of agricultural and technological futures. Join in after the movie for an insightful panel discussion with special guests Dr Ehsan Nabavi and Chris Kourloufas, exploring the significance and possibilities of the techno-imaginaries shown in the film and their implications for society. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens.
‘Like the great space epics of the past, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar distils terrestrial anxieties and aspirations into a potent pop parable, a mirror of the mood down here on Earth’ – The New York Times<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f74e8d25defeb4a003679<>20,000 Species of Bees | IDAHOBIT screening<>The NFSA marks IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) with a screening of Spanish drama 20,000 Species of Bees: an intimate and considered portrait of childhood gender discovery.
The story centres on eight-year-old Lucía as she begins to interpret the complexities of her gender. Tensions emerge and relationships are strained at the beekeeping family’s remote country home – particularly for Lucía’s mother, who must come to terms with her own revelations.
This tender, highly acclaimed film was nominated for the Golden Bear and won the Guild Film Prize at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival.
‘…impressively fluid, determinedly naturalistic filmmaking, with performances that never hit a false note’ – The Hollywood Reporter<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7b0d863302540d71066e<>Moonlight | Progress 1984: Men In Love<>Moonlight follows Chiron from childhood to early adulthood (played by Alex R Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes) as he grapples with his identity amidst violence and poverty. Caught between an abusive mother with a drug addiction and the tough-guy masculinity of Miami’s criminal underbelly, Chiron represses his burgeoning sexuality in order to survive.
This Oscar-winning drama from Barry Jenkins is widely acclaimed for its nuanced exploration of sexuality, class and African American masculinity with standout filmmaking, direction, editing and music.
‘Bold in ambition and delicate in execution, it will break your heart and then piece it back together’ – CineVue
Available as part of the Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass: a special In Conversation event with Barry Charles and other guests, followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016).
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7932452415534d4f494b<>Land of Storms | Progress 1984: Men In Love<>The debut feature from Hungarian director Ádám Császi, Land of Storms follows young German footballer Szabolcs, who abandons a promising sporting career for a rundown family farm on the Puszta (grassland on the Great Hungarian Plain) inherited from his grandfather. As he begins to restore the farm, Szabolcs encounters Áron and an intense relationship develops between them, drawing the ire of the local villagers. The unexpected arrival of Bernard, Szabolcs’ former teammate, catalyses a stormy love triangle.
Land of Storms is a gritty, hard-hitting exploration of the realities of homosexual desire in a hostile, uncompromising context. With a heady mixture of raw, masculine sexuality and mesmerising landscapes, Császi masterfully portrays the complexities of desire, intimacy and fear.
‘…powerful yet vulnerable and finely attuned’ – Variety
Available as part of the Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass: a special In Conversation event with Barry Charles and Samuel Leighton-Dore, followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016).
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7695b8c549ac5dd75101<>Progress 1984: Men in Love | In conversation with Barry Charles and Samuel Leighton-Dore<>The NFSA is honoured to host prominent LGBTQIA+ activist Barry Charles and screenwriter, director and multidisciplinary visual artist Samuel Leighton-Dore. This special In Conversation event will unpack the challenges of times past, the power of activism, the impact of legislative change and transformations in how gender and sexuality is understood. The conversation will include a video message from author, academic and activist Dennis Altman.
This special event commemorates the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexual acts between men in New South Wales. The conversation will be followed by screenings of Land of Storms (Ádám Császi, 2014) and Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016). A Progress 1984: Men in Love Day Pass is available for all three events via the website.
Part of Progress 1984: a series of special events that coincide with the 40th anniversary of the NFSA’s founding and commemorate significant moments of change in Australia in 1984.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia;-35.2830936<>149.122311<>660f7d66b8c549ac5dd75147<>Book Club at the NFSA – Little Women (1994)<>Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 interpretation of Little Women revived the cherished story of the March sisters, the subject of four film adaptations, including George Cukor’s 1933 Oscar-winning version.
Led by Winona Ryder and starring a young Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, and Christian Bale, Armstrong’s take on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel beautifully captures the tender tribulations of four young women coming of age during the American Civil War.
‘Director Gillian Armstrong takes the delicate snow globe that is Little Women and gives it a bold new shake’ – USA Today (1994)
A discounted double film pass is available to see both Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 Little Women and Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation. The Little Women 2019 adaptation event will be followed by a discussion with special guests Gillian Armstrong AM and Dr James McNamara.
A discounted season pass is available for the Book Club at the NFSA program.
Presented in partnership with Canberra Writers Festival.<>National Film and Sound Archive of Australia