Spring 2017 bursts into colour Canberra springs into a colourful celebration this season with a jam-packed calendar of events and indulgent treats to make your short break to the capital an unforgettable one.

Front cover: Floriade brings colour across Canberra. This page: Floriade’s NightFest returns over two big weekends. 48 SPRINGTIME HOURS IN CANBERRA Begin your day with a hearty Treat yourself to something decadent breakfast. Venture into the popular — perhaps a glass of bubbles over precincts of NewActon, Braddon, brunch, or a spa treatment in a Kingston and Barton and start luxurious spa – if you can’t justify a your day the right way. treat during your break, when can you! There’s something for everyone at Take in the views from one of our national attractions. Art-lovers, Canberra’s lookouts. Mount Ainslie or head to the National Gallery of Black Mountain offer sweeping vistas or National Portrait Gallery. across the city, the lake and beyond. History buffs, the Australian War Kangaroo sightings are a common Memorial and National Archives occurrence so keep your eyes peeled! of Australia are calling your name. Bringing the kids? or the Grab a bite to eat somewhere National Dinosaur Museum are unexpected. Visit Pollen at the must-visits. Make time to explore Australian National Botanic and walk away feeling like you’ve Gardens for a lunch in lush learned something new. surrounds, or enjoy an elegant outdoor brunch in the Parliament Jump on a bike and make your way House courtyard (7 & 14 October). around the centrepiece of Canberra, . Enquire about bike hire at the Canberra and Region Make the Canberra Visitors Centre at Regatta Point. and Region Visitors Swing by Floriade in the evening Centre your one stop shop and enjoy a beverage among the blooms — it’s open until 7pm. for all your booking, Take in the magical evening light shopping and information as the sun begins to set across needs. Head to Regatta Lake Burley Griffin. Point, Barrine Drive to Wake up in one of Canberra’s various accommodation options — from organise your short-break luxury hotels and self-contained in Canberra. apartments to hostels, camping sites, rural properties, or perhaps a room right next to some welcoming zoo animals — we’ve got the lot. WHAT’S NEW GET ACTIVE THIS SPRING • GoBoat sets sail for Canberra. • If witnessing the world’s best These Scandinavian designed, during the Rugby League sustainable self-drive boats will World Cup (29 October– be available for you to float across 10 November) or seeing the Lake Burley Griffin, nibbling away Wallabies battle Argentina on a picnic. (16 September) doesn’t get you motivated, we’re not • Floriade is open longer this year sure what will. (10am to 7pm) so you can see the capital’s sights and spend plenty • Get up close and personal with of time at the spring festival. Australia’s friendly natural wildlife at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, a • You’ve now got two weekends to 45-minute drive from Canberra. fit in your Floriade NightFest fun — 22 to 24 September and • Explore Instagram-worthy 29 September to 1 October. natural beauty in the bush capital. Join us as we laugh, eat and Popular spots include Namadgi party after dark. National Park, Gibraltar Falls and Booroomba Rocks. • The industrial suburb of Fyshwick is changing. The Capital Brewing • Take part in a sporty event. Co.’s taproom opens 9 September, Whether it’s the mindfulness accompanied by tasty food truck triathlon (running, yoga and treats, and is a perfect spot to meditation) at Wanderlust 108, relax after experiencing the new or participating in the Canberra rockclimbing locale Blochaus. Times Fun Run, your body will thank you for taking part in all • Beauty junkies, rejoice! the fun. The Canberra Centre is now home to popular and hard-to- • Make like the locals do by source brands. The new beauty exercising around the lake. precinct, Monaro Mall, sees the Walk the two-bridges likes of Mecca Maxima, L'Occitane, (Commonwealth Avenue to Lush and many more under Kings Avenue loop), take part one roof. in a stand-up paddle boarding yoga class or segway your way around the lake with SegGlideRide. Enjoy a picnic on Lake Burley Griffin with a GoBoat experience. Photo: Lean Timms

5 TOURS TO TRY • Explore the Canberra region • Discover the hidden stories at wineries with a tailored wine tour Australia’s national attractions courtesy of Black Glass Wine with an expert guided tour. Tours and Executive Drivers. Most tours run daily, with • Take to the skies with a helicopter, special tours available balloon or Yak-52 ride above throughout the season. Canberra and beyond. • Eat and drink your way across • Learn Canberra’s history and Canberra with a Cafe Culture secrets with a riding tour through Walking Tour by Eat Canberra, the precincts or an Aboriginal the CanBEERa explorer care of cultural tour with Dharwra Dave’s Brewery Tours and the rise Aboriginal Cultural Tours or of the Canberra spirit scene with discover our favourite local Local Spirit. products, quirky places and street art hot spots with a Canberra Secrets tour. What’s on throughout spring

Explore the Canberra region’s majestic natural surrounds with a ranger guided walk.

AIS TOURS PLAY UP RANGER GUIDED AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF WALKS INSTITUTE OF SPORT AUSTRALIAN TIDBINBILLA Discover where our DEMOCRACY AT OLD NATURE RESERVE PARLIAMENT HOUSE top athletes train in Don't miss your chance Australia’s premier Looking for a fun to see Australian wildlife, elite sports precinct. and unique place to including kangaroos, Go behind the scenes entertain the kids? platypus, wombats and and challenge yourself Curated for, with and by more, in this beautiful in Sportex, AIS’ engaging children, this popular natural environment. sport experience where family space allows Check out the website for you can try wheelchair children to stand up, the Explore Program for basketball, virtual dress up, make up, school holiday programs. downhill skiing and think up and step up. tidbinbilla.act.gov.au more for yourself. moadoph.gov.au 02 6205 1233 02 6270 8222 experienceais.com.au/ visit-ais/tours 02 6214 1010 Check out Alison Alder’s unique portraits of Australia’s first eight Prime Ministers in onetoeight at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Image: Museum of Australian Democracy collection.

ONETOEIGHT: THE GIFT: FACING TWO FRONTS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ART, ARTEFACTS THE FIGHT PRIME MINISTERS AND ARRIVALS FOR RESPECT MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL ARCHIVES DEMOCRACY AT OLD AUSTRALIAN OF AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT HOUSE DEMOCRACY AT OLD Through the lens of PARLIAMENT HOUSE Visually arresting, military service and the humorous and thoughtful, This new contemporary stories of those who Canberra-based artist art exhibition explores served, learn about Alison Alder reinterprets the role migrants have Indigenous soldiers’ and reinvigorates portraits played in enriching struggle for social justice. of the first eight prime the fabric of Australian naa.gov.au ministers in onetoeight, life, and the gift of 02 6212 3600 a contemporary democracy they have art exhibition. received in return. moadoph.gov.au moadoph.gov.au 02 6270 8222 02 6270 8222 Take a peek into the lives of Australians at Finders Keepers: Collectors and Their Stories at the Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo credit: Mark Nolan

FINDERS KEEPERS: THE OPENING DAY: MUSEUM TOURS COLLECTORS AND 9 MAY 1927 NATIONAL THEIR STORIES MUSEUM OF DINOSAUR MUSEUM MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN Bring your camera, DEMOCRACY AT OLD DEMOCRACY AT OLD your friends and those PARLIAMENT HOUSE PARLIAMENT HOUSE burning dinosaur Peek into the collections of Old Parliament House questions for a fun and five fascinating Australians. was once brand new. educational journey From mementoes of What was it like to be a back in time. Tours run political careers, to spectator at the opening every weekend and well-worn protest T-shirts, ceremony? Follow this during ACT/NSW each collection tells exhibition through the school holidays. corridors to discover the extraordinary stories about nationaldinosaurmuseum. the ideas, individuals and pomp and pageantry, com.au events that have shaped humour and tragedy of 02 6230 2655 the nation. this historic day. moadoph.gov.au moadoph.gov.au 02 6270 8222 02 6270 8222 Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the each day. Image: AWM2016.8.203.4

ROLL OF HONOUR LAST POST CEREMONY WAVING THE RED PROJECTIONS AUSTRALIAN FLAG: CHINESE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL POSTERS 1949–1976 WAR MEMORIAL The Last Post Ceremony NATIONAL LIBRARY Explore the First World is held at the end of each OF AUSTRALIA War galleries. At night day at the Australian War Full of officially see the names of those Memorial at 4.55pm. sanctioned ideals for who gave their lives In this moving ceremony, Chinese citizens in a projected onto the a member of the Australian communist world, these Memorial. Check the Defence Force shares the bright and colourful website for the story of one person listed posters depict notable name schedule. on the Roll of Honour. events and campaigns awm.gov.au awm.gov.au in China’s history. 02 6243 4211 02 6243 4211 nla.gov.au 02 6262 1111 Learn from the creators during Ostani Lounge’s vino tastings.

1ST THURSDAY OF FRIDAYS FRIDAYS EVERY MONTH STORY TIME FEDERATION FRIDAY VINO TASTINGS AUSTRALIAN WAR NATIONAL ARCHIVES OSTANI LOUNGE, MEMORIAL OF AUSTRALIA BAR & RESTAURANT Hear stories of brave Drop in between Celebrate the Canberra animals, extraordinary 12–2pm when the District’s vineyards people, and faraway Federation gallery with tastings and places, brought to life is open. See some presentations from through puppets, uniforms, of Australia’s most some of Canberra’s and educational toys. significant documents, surrounding This program is suitable including the original wine makers. for pre-school aged Constitution Act. hotelrealm.com children, but older naa.gov.au 02 6163 1802 brothers and sisters 02 6212 3600 are also welcome. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Explore thought-provoking artworks at Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial. Image: Reko Rennie, Royal Flag 2013, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 2013.

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 10 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 13 SEPTEMBER THE WAY OF DEFYING EMPIRE: FOR COUNTRY, THE REFORMER: 3RD NATIONAL FOR NATION GOUGH WHITLAM INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN IN HIS CENTURY ART TRIENNIAL WAR MEMORIAL NATIONAL ARCHIVES NATIONAL GALLERY Aboriginal and Torres OF AUSTRALIA OF AUSTRALIA Strait Islander peoples Gough Whitlam shaped This major exhibition have a long standing the Australian nation, surveys the diverse tradition of fighting before that, the Australian contemporary practice for country. For Country, nation shaped him. of 30 Aboriginal and for Nation presents a This exhibition tells the Torres Strait Islander diverse range of art, story of the man behind artists, responding to objects, photographs the legacy — from his the 50th Anniversary of and stories from across beginnings as a bright the 1967 Referendum. Australia to explore. Australian school boy to nga.gov.au awm.gov.au the young father starting a 02 6240 6411 02 6243 4211 family on the urban fringe. naa.gov.au 02 6212 3600 Take to the skies in Questacon’s Above and Beyond.

WEDNESDAYS, UNTIL 8 OCTOBER UNTIL 8 OCTOBER UNTIL 22 SEPTEMBER ABOVE AND TOWERS OF TOMORROW STORY TIME AT BEYOND WITH LEGO® BRICKS THE ARCHIVES QUESTACON — NATIONAL MUSEUM NATIONAL THE NATIONAL OF AUSTRALIA ARCHIVES OF SCIENCE AND With some of the intricate AUSTRALIA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE models standing over three A different story Presented by Boeing, metres high, children and comes to life every Above and Beyond at adults alike will be impressed Wednesday, followed Questacon celebrates by model Lego® skyscrapers by craft activities. the power of innovation of international building icons. Best suited to to make dreams Towers of Tomorrow with pre-schoolers, but take flight. LEGO® Bricks is a travelling all children under questacon.edu.au exhibition from Sydney 5 are welcome. 02 6270 2800 Living Museums. naa.gov.au nma.gov.au 02 6212 3600 1800 026 132 Image: Hugo at Home (Hugo Weaving), 2011 by Nicholas Harding. Collection: National Portrait Gallery. Purchased with funds provided by the Liangis family 2012

UNTIL 22 OCTOBER UNTIL 12 NOVEMBER UNTIL 26 NOVEMBER DEMPSEY’S PEOPLE: MICHAEL NELSON NICHOLAS HARDING A FOLIO OF BRITISH JAGAMARA AND 28 PORTRAITS STREET PORTRAITS IMANTS TILLERS NATIONAL 1824–1844 EXHIBITION PORTRAIT GALLERY NATIONAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE The Portrait Gallery PORTRAIT GALLERY A collaborative dialogue presents 28 fascinating John Dempsey created between two significant portraits by accomplished portraits that bring to life Australian artists, this Sydney artist Nicholas the street sellers, chimney exhibition showcases Harding. The exhibition sweeps and town-criers canvas boards sent includes works from of 19th Century Britain. between their Papunya private collections and A remarkable collection of and Cooma studios. the Portrait Gallery's compelling watercolours, Features Parliament’s own collection. the portraits highlight latest acquisition, portrait.gov.au those who are often The Messenger. 02 6102 7000 overlooked by history. aph.gov.au/visitparliament portrait.gov.au 02 6277 5399 02 6102 7000 September

Learn more about threatened species during the National Zoo & Aquarium’s Threatened Species Week.

4–10 SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 13–17 SEPTEMBER THREATENED MOLLIE AND CANBERRA SHORT SPECIES WEEK TANNIN’S SPRING FILM FESTIVAL NATIONAL ZOO & DOG DAY VARIOUS LOCATIONS AQUARIUM MURRUMBATEMAN Now in its 22nd year, Join zookeepers on WINERY the Canberra Short Film a special trail at the Winery dogs Mollie and Festival represents the zoo as they raise Tannin invite you and boundless talent that awareness around your four-legged friends makes up Australia’s Threatened Species to join them for a dog day film industry, and Day (7 September). out at Murrumbateman exposes our guests to Win a chance to spend Winery, with proceeds the best of short cinema time behind the scenes from sales going to from all over the world. with the zookeepers. the RSPCA. csff.com.au nationalzoo.com.au murrumbatemanwinery. 02 6287 8400 com.au 0432 826 454 Explore the beauty that is the gardens of Parliament House in bloom this spring.

15 SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER OPENS 15 SEPTEMBER FLORIADE –15 OCTOBER SONGLINES: TRACKING TWILIGHT SPRING GLORY THE SEVEN SISTERS CONCERT COURTYARD TOUR NATIONAL MUSEUM PRESENTED PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF AUSTRALIA BY SINGAPORE An exclusive opportunity Take a journey into the AIRLINES to see the glorious heart of Australia — COMMONWEALTH spring gardens of with intrigue, desire, drama, PARK Parliament House. passion and beauty — and The Canberra These private connect with the songlines Symphony Orchestra courtyards will delight of the Seven Sisters. will be joined on visitors and garden This Aboriginal-led exhibition stage by David Bowie enthusiasts alike. shares an ancient way of tribute act, The Ziggy aph.gov.au/visitparliament holding culture and telling Band, filling the night 02 6277 5399 stories written in the land. air with music at nma.gov.au/exhibitions/ picturesque Floriade. songlines floriadeaustralia.com 1800 026 132 1300 554 114 See Canberra in full bloom during Floriade.

16 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER– TEDXCANBERRA 2017 FOREST OPEN DAY 15 OCTOBER CANBERRA THEATRE NATIONAL ARBORETUM FLORIADE CENTRE CANBERRA TEDxCanberra is an See the trees burst into Celebrate spring at independently organised life this spring in the Floriade, the largest TEDx event that showcases southern forests spring flower festival in science, technology, the independently or on a the Southern Hemisphere. arts, social issues, thinkers, guided walk. Drive into Floriade is celebrating innovators, and community areas usually difficult 30 years showcasing the spirit. Some of Canberra to access. best in horticulture, and Australia’s most arboretumcanberra.org.au creative landscaping, interesting presenters 13 22 81 innovation and design. will be taking to the stage floriadeaustralia.com to deliver their ‘ideas 1300 554 114 worth spreading’. tedxcanberra.org 0416 160 611 Change the way you think about your environment at the National Library of Australia. Image: Peter Dombrovskis (1945-1996), Cushion plants, Mount Anne, southwest Tasmania, 1984, 2, 1984, nla.cat-vn4801964

16 SEPTEMBER– FROM 21 SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER– 15 OCTOBER DOMBROVSKIS: 4 NOVEMBER TULIP TOP GARDEN JOURNEYS INTO CRAFT ACT: SUTTON NSW THE WILD CRAFT AND Discover a hidden NATIONAL LIBRARY DESIGN CENTRE valley with a 10-acre OF AUSTRALIA ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION garden of tulips, Discover the beautiful, CRAFT ACT daffodils, blossom powerful and reflective trees and other photography of the unique This exhibition spring flowers. Tasmanian wilderness represents the work of tuliptopgardens.com.au by Peter Dombrovskis, Accredited Professional 02 6230 3077 whose images changed Members and Associate the way Australians think Members working about their environment. across all mediums nla.gov.au of craft and design. 02 6262 1111 craftact.org.au 02 6262 9333 Explore Floriade after dark during NightFest.

22–24 SEPTEMBER & 23 SEPTEMBER– 23 SEPTEMBER– 29 SEPTEMBER– 8 OCTOBER 8 OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER WORDPLAY SPRING SCHOOL FLORIADE NIGHTFEST NATIONAL LIBRARY HOLIDAYS AT THE COMMONWEALTH PARK OF AUSTRALIA ARBORETUM Explore spectacular Read, write, illustrate NATIONAL ARBORETUM lighting designs and and imagine with fun CANBERRA installations, discover activities and games Take part in the action pop-up roving that explore language. packed program filled entertainment and be Children must be with bonsai workshops, entertained by top talent accompanied by an adult. storytelling, kite making in comedy and music at Ages four and over. and other new and NightFest. This after-dark nla.gov.au exciting activities. experience illuminates 02 6262 1111 arboretumcanberra.org.au Floriade across two 13 22 81 magical weekends. floriadeaustralia.com/ nightfest 1300 554 114 Grab a bargain at the Suitcase Rummage in NewActon. Photo: Cole Bennetts.

24 SEPTEMBER 24 SEPTEMBER 29–30 SEPTEMBER CANBERRA SUITCASE RUMMAGE FASHFEST 2017 COLOURFEST NEWACTON PRECINCT NATIONAL CONVENTION THOROUGHBRED PARK A mini market set up in CENTRE CANBERRA RACECOURSE suitcases. Come for a FASHFEST is the annual Let your true colours bargain, a swap, or an red-carpet fashion event, show as you enjoy this old-fashioned haggle. which cultivates modern, festival of music, dance Featuring vintage goods, emerging fashion. and colour. Bring the artworks, bric-a-brac, Three nights — six distinct family and enjoy live clothing, books, jewellery, shows (two per night) — performances as you hand-made, shoes, one total fashion experience. douse each other in records, and more. fashfest.com.au coloured powders. newacton.com.au colorfest.com.au Discover what the Canberra region has to offer during the Tradies Murrumbateman Moving Feast. Credit: Lauren Campbell.

30 SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER–2 OCTOBER 30 SEPTEMBER–7 OCTOBER CANBERRA THE TRADIES WILDSIDE DISTRICT WINE MURRUMBATEMAN ADVENTURE RACE TASTING MOVING FEAST VARIOUS LOCATIONS NEWACTON PRECINCT VARIOUS LOCATIONS This is adventure Join a collection of the Tantalise your tastebuds racing pure and simple. finest wineries from with the Murrumbateman Challenging courses taking the Canberra region Moving Feast, a roving you and your team to the for an afternoon of degustation of fine local limit, while at the same vintage celebration. wines matched with time blowing your mind. With delicious local delicious tasting plates, Racing will take place in wines, bites from your showcasing the best of and around the amazing favourite NewActon Murrumbateman’s landscapes of the restaurants, and local wineries. Australian Capital Territory. live music — it’s the makersofmurrumbateman. wildsideadventurerace.com.au perfect way to spend org.au 0402 519 521 a Saturday. 02 6226 2557 newacton.com.au October

Dine in style at Parliament House during their Spring Tea in the Garden events.

7 & 14 OCTOBER 7–8 OCTOBER 7–8 OCTOBER SPRING TEA IN OPERATION SH*T CANBERRA THE GARDEN YOUR PANTS HIGHLAND PARLIAMENT HOUSE PAINTBALL SPORTS GATHERING Celebrate spring with CANBERRA, KAMBAH DISTRICT FAIRBAIRN PINES an elegant outdoor PLAYING FIELDS brunch designed If you love zombie walks, Highland dancers and by our Executive this is the event for you. bagpipe players come Chef and held in a With movie grade to Canberra in this charming Parliament special effects and Australian take on a House courtyard. props, you’ll be traditional Scottish aph.gov.au/visitparliament immersed into an event. In between live 02 6277 5399 interactive, cinematic performances, enjoy zombie horror experience. traditional Scottish food operationblackhawk.com/ from a wide range of op-syp/ market and food stalls. canberragathering.com.au Celebrate all things Riesling during the Canberra International Riesling Challenge.

9–14 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER CANBERRA OKTOBERFEST FLORIADE INTERNATIONAL IN THE PARK DOG'S DAY OUT RIESLING PATRICK WHITE LAWNS COMMONWEALTH PARK CHALLENGE The world’s largest Pose with your pup in ALBERT HALL Bavarian beer festival, our free photo booth, Discover why Riesling Oktoberfest, is being chow down on delicious is one of the world’s celebrated in Canberra delicacies at the Pooch favourite grapes. like never before! Café or soak up some Taste vintages from Craft beer, German food sunshine as you explore the Canberra District, trucks, singing and Floriade together. across Australia dancing — dress up floriadeaustralia.com and overseas. and join the party, 1300 554 114 rieslingchallenge.com Canberra style! kicksentertainment.com.au AES+F Inverso mundus 2015, HD video installation © AES+F | ARS New York. Courtesy the artists, MAMM Anna Schwarz Gallery and Triumph Gallery

18–22 OCTOBER OPENS 20 OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER GREEK FILM AND HYPER REAL WANDERLUST 108 FOOD FESTIVAL NATIONAL GALLERY PATRICK WHITE LAWNS PALACE ELECTRIC OF AUSTRALIA Wanderlust Celebrate all things See astonishing 108 combines three Greek with the latest lifelike sculptures mindful activities — and greatest Greek and cutting-edge running, yoga, flicks showing at Palace digital art at Canberra’s and meditation — Electric and plenty of spring and summer in an iconic area of food offerings. blockbuster Hyper Real, our city. Celebrate the newacton.com.au exclusive to the NGA. mindful movement with nga.gov.au this event that allows 02 6240 6411 you to ground down so you can rise to even greater heights. wanderlust.com/ 108-events/canberra/ Enjoy eating your way through the Forage on 21 October.

21 OCTOBER 26 OCTOBER– 28 OCTOBER THE FORAGE 5 NOVEMBER BOO AT THE ZOO LITTLE NATIONAL CANBERRA NATIONAL ZOO & HOTEL INTERNATIONAL AQUARIUM Eat, drink and be merry FILM FESTIVAL Celebrate Halloween as you enjoy the tastes NATIONAL FILM AND with a Spooktacular SOUND ARCHIVES of local food vendors event at the National and be entertained by Blending retrospective Zoo & Aquarium! musicians, dancers and and contemporary Enjoy some creepy models in this unique programming, this animal enrichment, showcase of local cafes, annual film festival dress up as your food trucks, wineries features some of the favourite scary and breweries. world’s best cinema character and help and shines a light on theforage.com.au raise money for charity. Canberra filmmakers. nationalzoo.com.au ciff.com.au 02 6287 8400 13 22 81 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Nara Park lit up with more than 2,000 shimmering candles for the Canberra Nara Candle Festival.

28 OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER– 29 OCTOBER – CANBERRA NARA 26 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER CANDLE FESTIVAL SPRINGOUT RUGBY LEAGUE , VARIOUS VENUES WORLD CUP CANBERRA NARA PARK Throughout Canberra’s Celebrate the Canberra official pride festival, Canberra is playing host to Nara Sister City several exciting events three pool matches of the relationship with will be held across the Rugby League World Cup calligraphy, origami, ACT to promote 2017 (RLWC2017) including Japanese food, martial inclusivity and a much anticipated arts demonstrations, celebrate diversity. Kangaroos’ fixture. entertainment and the springout.com.au rlwc2017.com light of more than 2,000 0403 180 051 shimmering candles. events.act.gov.au/nara 13 22 81 November

Pay your respects this Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial.

FROM 3 NOVEMBER 7–26 NOVEMBER 10–12, 17–19, 24–26 NOVEMBER SPEAKING VOLUMES DESIGN CANBERRA DESIGN FOR EXHIBITION VARIOUS LOCATIONS DEMOCRACY TOUR PARLIAMENT HOUSE DESIGN Canberra PARLIAMENT HOUSE Parliament House, in celebrates and promotes Delve into the remarkable association with Canberra as a global city design of Parliament DESIGN Canberra, of design. Over 100 events, House, and experience presents Speaking exhibitions, talks, tours, the building afresh on this Volumes. Featuring activations, markets, exclusive behind-the- objects produced by collaborations, artist scenes tour. Part of the three local designers studios and open homes DESIGN Canberra tasked with reusing will be showcased as 2017 festival. incredibly evocative DESIGN Canberra, aph.gov.au/visitparliament leather-bound transforming the nation’s 02 6277 5399 parliamentary volumes. capital into a new platform aph.gov.au/visitparliament for the best in design. 02 6277 5399 designcanberrafestival.com.au Celebrate the Cork Oak Forrest’s 100th birthday on the 12 November at the National Arboretum Canberra.

11 NOVEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER– REMEMBRANCE DAY CORK OAKS 17 DECEMBER NATIONAL CEREMONY CENTENARY MAMMA MIA! AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATIONS CANBERRA THEATRE WAR MEMORIAL NATIONAL ARBORETUM The smash hit Be at the Australian CANBERRA feel-good musical War Memorial for The heritage-listed Cork featuring ABBA this important day of Oak Forest is turning songs kicks of its remembrance. At 11.00am 100 and you’re invited to new Australian tour on 11 November 1918, the join in the celebrations. in Canberra. Join the guns of the Western Front arboretumcanberra.org.au party atmosphere fell silent after more than 13 22 81 as the theatre four years of continuous transforms into a warfare. This year marks Greek island paradise. the 99th anniversary mammamiathemusical. of the armistice on com.au 11 November. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Markets

Make your way around the Capital Region Farmers Market on Saturdays at Exhibition Park.

16–17 SEPTEMBER SUNDAYS HANDMADE MARKET OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS EXHIBITION PARK OLD BUS DEPOT, KINGSTON IN CANBERRA 10am–4pm 10am–4pm SPECIAL THEMES SATURDAYS 10 September Green Savvy Sunday CAPITAL REGION 8 October Retro Depot FARMERS MARKET EXHIBITION PARK 12 November The Jewel of Canberra IN CANBERRA 7.30am–11.30am 1ST SUNDAY 3RD SUNDAY 1ST AND 3RD HARTLEY HALL BUNGENDORE SATURDAY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY MARKETS MARKETS BRAIDWOOD YASS COMMUNITY HALL BUNGENDORE MARKETS MARKET 10am–3pm 9am–3pm BRAIDWOOD 10am–1pm 8am–12.30pm Sport

The Rugby League World Cup is bringing the world’s best to Canberra 29 October–10 November over three games. Photographer: Magi Haroun, Copyright: Rugby League International Federation.

RUGBY LEAGUE RUNNING HORSE RACING WORLD CUP ROND TERRACE, PARKES THOROUGHBRED PARK CANBERRA STADIUM 3 SEPTEMBER 6 OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER Canberra Times Fun Run Student Race Day France V Lebanon & Tab.com.au 3 NOVEMBER CYCLING Tony Campbell Australia V France STROMLO FOREST PARK Memorial Cup 29 OCTOBER 7 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER Fitz’s Challenge Fiji V Italy 2017 TAB Melbourne Cup Race Day BASKETBALL RUGBY UNION NATIONAL GIO STADIUM CONVENTION CENTRE CANBERRA 6, 8, 15, 27 OCTOBER 16 SEPTEMBER UC Capitals v Bendigo (6), Australia V Argentina Adelaide (8), Melbourne (15), Townsville (27).

4, 25 NOVEMBER UC Capitals v Sydney University (4), Bendigo (25) Theatre and music

The Arrival is brought to life at The Street Theatre.

AIS ARENA THE STREET 23 SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER THEATRE Jamie Oehlers Placebo 4–5 SEPTEMBER and Tal Cohen — Tex, Don & Charlie Innocent Dreamers 23 OCTOBER — You Don’t Alice Cooper 40th 27–30 SEPTEMBER Know Lonely Anniversary Tour 2017 The Arrival 8 SEPTEMBER 24 OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER– The Song Company Midnight Oil 11 NOVEMBER — Dreamers of the Day Boys will be boys 9 SEPTEMBER NISHI PLAYHOUSE Josh Wade 14 OCTOBER LLEWELLYN HALL, Luka Lesson 16 SEPTEMBER ANU ft Kahl Wallis — Kim Churchill — 8–9 NOVEMBER Living Artefact Tour Weight Falls Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s ActewAGL Llewellyn Series, Violin Beloved musical MAMMA MIA! comes to town. Photo: Peter Bre-Bevan.

CANBERRA THEATRE 18 OCTOBER THE PLAYHOUSE, 3 SEPTEMBER Boney M CANBERRA THEATRE Puttin’ on the Ritz 28–29 OCTOBER CENTRE 6–9 SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER Wogs At Work Circa’s Landscape Michael Mosley 24 NOVEMBER– with Monsters 24 SEPTEMBER 17 DECEMBER 12–23 SEPTEMBER Tina Arena — Innocence MAMMA MIA! The Wharf Revue to Understanding: Greatest Hits Tour HIGH COURT 30 SEPTEMBER Gudirr Gudirr 4–7 OCTOBER OF AUSTRALIA Crazy Horse Paris — 10 SEPTEMBER 13–21 OCTOBER Forever Crazy Strange Weather The Merchant of Venice Gospel Choir: Africa 13 OCTOBER 8 NOVEMBER Arj Baker — Organic 17 SEPTEMBER Jon Cleary & Kompactus The Absolute Youth Choir Monster Gentlemen THEWORLD'S BEST ARE COMING ARE YOU? CANBERRA CANBERRA STADIUM FRANCE V LEBANON 29 OCTOBER AUSTRALIA V FRANCE 3 NOVEMBER FIJI V ITALY 10 NOVEMBER TIC LT KE U T D FROM S A$20* your Get now ticketsAT RLWC2017.COM *For pool matches only [excluding opening match] & subject to allocation selling out. Transaction & booking fees may apply.