Autumn 2017 lights up this autumn Whether you’re hungry for a unique experience or some mouth-watering delights, be surprised as Canberra comes to life in a celebration of colour and entertainment. LOOK UP! EAT, DRINK, BE MERRY Your eyes will be firmly affixed to the Autumn in Canberra is prime for skies as Canberra puts on a display celebrating with friends and family. of colour and fun this autumn. Dining in Canberra’s “foodie” precincts of Braddon, NewActon and Kingston The whole city is transformed with Foreshore is always an option, where the glow of magnificent autumnal new restaurants and established colours as the trees begin to turn. options abound. Take in the spectacular views of the National Arboretum on a guided The Enlighten Night Noodle Markets forest walk or enjoy a picnic lunch returns from 3–12 March, and during their Autumn Forest Open promises to deliver a unique take on Day on 4 March. traditional Asian street food. Be enticed by sizzling noodle dishes and succulent The Canberra Balloon Spectacular dumplings, or better yet, bring your will take your breath away as you friends and share a bit of everything! watch over 30 hot air balloons inflate from the lawns of Old Parliament Canberra District Wine Week, from House and serenely make their way 31 March–9 April, celebrates our across the city. region’s growing popularity for the wine drinkers amongst us with a After dark, watch the sky erupt with variety of tastings, tours and an enviable display of fireworks, food-matching events taking place choreographed to the latest hits across Canberra and beyond. for Hit104.7 Skyfire on 18 March. Wine not your thing? We’ll look after And for the little ones, you with the 10th anniversary of the will take them up, up and away from Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival 25 March with Above and Beyond. taking place on 18 March. Discover what it takes to go in and If it’s laughs you’re after, the Canberra above the sky in this interactive Festival will have you rolling exhibit presented by Boeing. in the aisles as local and international comedians including the likes of Hannah Gadsby, Dave Hughes and Jimeoin descend upon Canberra from 20–26 March. The National Folk Festival will return Left: Don’t miss the National Folk Festival at over Easter (13–17 April) for a five day Exhibition Park over the Easter long weekend. celebration of all aspects of folk life. Front cover: The Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns from 11–19 March. LET’S GET PHYSICAL DISCOVER THE Whether you prefer to get amongst AUSTRALIAN STORY it in the great outdoors, or cheer The nation’s capital is the perfect on your favourite team from the place to reflect upon what it means sidelines, there’s plenty to keep you to be Australian. busy this autumn in Canberra. Celebrate the birth of the nation’s Don your team colours and head capital on Canberra Day, 13 March, over to to catch North as the city comes together to enjoy , Port and free entertainment. Western Bulldogs take on the GIANTS. Discover the stories of Indigenous There’s also non-stop action from soldiers in Facing Two Fronts: March onwards at GIO Stadium for The Fight for Respect at the National NRL and Rugby fans alike. You’ll Archives of Australia, and learn catch the likes of the Sharks, more about Australia’s involvement Western Force, Highlanders, Reds, in the Middle East as part of the War Blues and Lions display their talent Memorial’s Middle East Exhibition. as they take on the Plus500 over six adrenaline filled Pay your respects and commemorate weekends. Meanwhile, NRL fans can Anzac Day at the Australian War soak up the atmosphere and support Memorial with the National the Sharks, West Tigers, Eels, Ceremony, Dawn Service and Warriors, Sea Eagles and Roosters Last Post Ceremony on 25 April. as they battle it out against the Observe the roll of honour projections . as the names of those who gave their lives during the First World War are Don your finest frock and dust off projected onto the facade of the Hall your best suit for the Mercedes-Benz of Memory, nightly at the Australian Canberra Black Opal Stakes and War Memorial. tab.com.au Canberra Cup Race Day 2017 on 5 March. Enjoy Canberra’s beautiful natural surrounds on a ranger guided walk at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve — you may just spot some beautiful Australian wildlife in their natural habitat while you’re at it! Taste a brew or two at the Canberra Beer and Cider Festival.

ART ATTACK Art, Not Apart takes over the city Canberra is fortunate to host a range on 18 March as performances and of exhibitions, festivals, performances exhibitions bring together the wacky, and celebrations of the arts year weird and wonderful — watch out round, and autumn is no exception. for spontaneous dance parties! Enlighten 2017 presented by You Are Here Festival brings life to Singapore Airlines (3–12 March) spaces not usually considered at the brings together the iconic with the forefront of the arts scene — think innovative. Canberra’s national laneways, carparks and more. attractions will be revealed in a Make your way around the various different light as projections splash exhibitions sites from 5–9 April — across these historical buildings. you’ll be surprised where you end up. Make your way around the Don’t miss your final chance to Parliamentary Triangle after dark experience the wonder of Versailles: and see these buildings come to life. Treasures from the Palace at the Put on your dancing shoes — National Gallery of Australia. the BOLD Festival is taking place The exclusive exhibition will between 8–12 March and explores come to a close on 17 April. dance through a series of workshops, talks and performances. What’s on throughout autumn

See the roll of honour projections at the .

KEEPER TALKS FRANK STELLA THE DRESS CODE: EMPIRE NATIONAL ZOO KENNETH TYLER MUSEUM OF & AQUARIUM COLLECTION AUSTRALIAN Learn about the wide NATIONAL GALLERY DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE range of native and OF AUSTRALIA exotic animals, Artist Frank Stella and An old coat rescued. including lions, master printer Kenneth Sir Edmund Barton penguins and Tyler played a significant revealed. Discover an meerkats, which call role in the development intriguing tale of power, the National Zoo & of 20th century American prestige and Australia’s Aquarium home. printmaking. This exhibition changing ties to Britain. Keeper Talks take showcases a selection of moadoph.gov.au place on weekends Stella’s adventurous and 02 6270 8222 and school holidays. groundbreaking prints. nationalzoo.com.au nga.gov.au 02 6287 8400 02 6240 6411 Learn about a huge range of animals at the National Zoo and Aquarium.

AIS TOURS ROLL OF HONOUR FOR COUNTRY, AUSTRALIAN PROJECTIONS FOR NATION INSTITUTE OF SPORT AUSTRALIAN WAR AUSTRALIAN WAR Discover where our MEMORIAL MEMORIAL top athletes train in Explore the First World Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australia’s premier War galleries. At night Islander peoples have a long elite sports precinct. see the names of those standing tradition of fighting Go behind the scenes who gave their lives for country, and continue to and challenge yourself projected onto the serve with honour among in Sportex, AIS’ Memorial. Check the our military forces. This new engaging sport website for the exhibition For Country, for experience where you name schedule. Nation presents a diverse can try wheelchair awm.gov.au range of art, objects, , virtual 02 6243 4211 photographs and stories downhill skiing and from across Australia more for yourself. to explore. experienceais.com.au/ awm.gov.au visit-ais/tours 02 6243 4211 02 6214 1010 George Coates, Australian official war artists 1916–1918 1920 oil on canvas, National Gallery of Australia

ARTISTS OF BEHIND THE LINES PLAY UP THE GREAT WAR 2016: THE YEAR’S BEST MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GALLERY POLITICAL CARTOONS DEMOCRACY AT OLD OF AUSTRALIA MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT HOUSE This powerful exhibition DEMOCRACY AT OLD Looking for a fun and addresses wartime PARLIAMENT HOUSE unique place to entertain propaganda, front-line Explore the unpredictable the kids? Curated for, with experience and events of 2016 that shape and by children, this remembrance through our political destiny — from fabulous space allows paintings, drawings and our own double-dissolution, children to stand up, dress prints by Official War to Brexit and the shock up, make up, think up and Artists, combatants Trump victory — through step up. Free after general and women. It also the sharpened and admission. features a special focus pencils of Australia’s best moadoph.gov.au on the remarkable artist cartoonists. Free after 02 6270 8222 Will Dyson. general admission. nga.gov.au moadoph.gov.au 02 6240 6411 02 6270 8222 Take a ranger guided walk at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

KSPACE ATHOL SHMITH RANGER GUIDED NATIONAL MUSEUM FASHION WALKS OF AUSTRALIA PHOTOGRAPHS TIDBINBILLA Create your own NATIONAL LIBRARY NATURE RESERVE time-travelling robot OF AUSTRALIA Don’t miss your chance and blast to the past in Enter the elegant, bold and to see Australian wildlife, Kspace, an interactive often glamorous world of including kangaroos, adventure game for Melbourne photographer platypus, wombats and kids aged 5–12 years. Athol Shmith (1914–1990) more, in this beautiful Session times vary. in this selection of natural environment. nma.gov.au/kspace stunning black and white tidbinbilla.act.gov.au 1800 026 132 prints from the Library’s 02 6205 1233 large collection. nla.gov.au 02 6262 1271 Enjoy spectacular views and forest walks at National Arboretum Canberra.

MUSEUM TOURS DAVID FOREST WALKS NATIONAL DINOSAUR ATTENBOROUGH’S NATIONAL ARBORETUM MUSEUM VIRTUAL REALITY CANBERRA Bring your camera, EXPERIENCE Put on your boots and your friends and those NATIONAL MUSEUM follow your guide for this burning dinosaur OF AUSTRALIA one hour trek into the questions for a fun and Join David Attenborough forests to experience the educational journey as he travels back magical autumn colours back in time. Tours run through time to see the at the Arboretum every weekend and first glimmerings of life nationalarboretum.act.gov.au during ACT/NSW on earth, and dive into a 02 6207 8484 school holidays. breathtaking underwater nationaldinosaurmuseum. tour of the Great Barrier com.au Reef, all using the latest 02 6230 2655 in virtual reality (VR) technology. nma.gov.au 1800 026 132 Lucy Culliton, Emitt on the chair 2001 in The Popular Pet Show, National Portrait Gallery.

MIDDLE EAST UNTIL 13 MARCH UNTIL 13 MARCH EXHIBITION ICONIC AUSTRALIAN THE POPULAR AUSTRALIAN HOUSES PET SHOW WAR MEMORIAL NATIONAL ARCHIVES NATIONAL PORTRAIT A new exhibition on OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY Australia’s involvement With vivid photography, This exhibition of in the Middle East is rich illustrations, 3D exuberant Australian now on display at models and interviews, paintings express the joy the Australian War explore 30 of the most and warmth that many Memorial. This display important Australian of us derive from our looks at Australian homes of the past animal companions; involvement from the 60 years. celebrating their trusting Gulf War through to naa.gov.au and unpretentious ways. Iraq and Afghanistan, 02 6212 3600 portrait.gov.au and includes some 02 6102 7000 220 items from the Memorial’s collection. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Enjoy Sundaze at the National Museum of Australia.

13 MARCH, 15–17 AND UNTIL 26 MARCH UNTIL 9 APRIL 27 APRIL, 27–28 MAY SUNDAZE AT THE DIGITAL PORTRAITURE FEDERATION MUSEUM BAR AWARD 2016 GALLERY SPECIAL NATIONAL MUSEUM NATIONAL PORTRAIT VIEWINGS OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY NATIONAL ARCHIVES Visit the Museum on An annual event that OF AUSTRALIA Sundays from 3–7pm extends traditional notions Come and take a peek for Sundaze with quality of portraiture and fosters at the birth certificates DJs, live acts and great emerging artists with an of the Commonwealth food and drinks and interest in new technology. of Australia, including free entry to the portrait.gov.au the Constitution and Lakeside Deck. 02 6102 7000 Queen Victoria’s Royal nma.gov.au Commission of Assent. 1800 026 132 Not to be missed! naa.gov.au 02 6212 3600 See Versailles: Treasures from the Palace at the National Gallery of Australia.

UNTIL 17 APRIL UNTIL 25 APRIL UNTIL 30 APRIL VERSAILLES: THE SELL THE DESIGNER TREASURES FROM NATIONAL LIBRARY WITH THE MIDAS THE PALACE OF AUSTRALIA TOUCH NATIONAL GALLERY Step back in time, into ROYAL AUSTRALIAN OF AUSTRALIA the advertisements MINT For the first time in history, of Australia’s past. Brimming with some of the world’s The Sell showcases unparalleled pieces greatest treasures from rich collections of and behind-the- the Palace of Versailles Australian advertising scenes rarities, the are in Canberra for an epic and explores the ’s exhibition exclusive to the messages behind iconic latest exhibition Stuart NGA. Embodying the and long forgotten ads. Devlin: The Designer opulence, luxury and nla.gov.au/exhibitions/ with the Midas Touch beauty of a period central the-sell is a must see. to French history, it’s not 02 6262 1271 ramint.gov.au to be missed. 02 6202 6999 nga.gov.au 02 6240 6411 March

The Enlighten Night Noodle Markets return as part of The Canberra Times Good Food Month.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 1–31 MARCH 2–3, 9–10 MARCH IN MARCH THE CANBERRA TIMES LUMINOUS BOTANICUS III: SCIENCE-FICTION IN GOOD FOOD MONTH NIGHT OF BEAUTY THE ATOMIC AGE VARIOUS LOCATIONS AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL NATIONAL FILM AND Good Food Month returns BOTANIC GARDENS SOUND ARCHIVE for another year of Experience illuminated Throughout March, the delicious, unique and gardens, enjoy local NFSA screens movies engaging events taking musicians and relax with from the golden age of place across Canberra. a bite to eat on an after sci-fi including Godzilla canberra.goodfoodmonth.com dark discovery of the (1954), King of Monsters diversity and beauty of (1956), The Incredible our Australian landscapes. Shrinking Man (1957) anbg.gov.au/gardens and Invaders from 02 6250 9588 Mars (1953). nfsa.gov.au 02 6248 2000 Canberra comes to life after dark for Enlighten from 3–12 March.

2 MARCH TO 14 MAY 3–12 MARCH 3, 4, 10, 11 MARCH THE OFFICIAL ENLIGHTEN 2017 LATE NIGHT OPENING OBSERVER — PRESENTED BY AND FOOD CARTS 25 YEARS OF AUSPIC SINGAPORE AIRLINES MUSEUM OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE VARIOUS LOCATIONS AUSTRALIAN This exhibition celebrates Spectacular architectural DEMOCRACY, OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE 25 years’ service by projections, international Auspic photographer installations, live Enjoy a range of family David Foote and includes entertainment and food friendly tasty treats iconic images of major galore will see Enlighten from pop up food carts world events, world transform the heart of as you watch the leaders, royalty, former Canberra into a nocturnal impressive architectural Prime Ministers and the playground for young projections on the iconic Australian Parliament. and old. Tuck into fun, Old Parliament House aph.gov.au/visit_parliament authentic Asian eats as building and meander 02 6277 5399 part of the Enlighten through the building Night Noodle Markets. after dark. enlightencanberra.com.au moadoph.gov.au 13 22 81 02 6270 8222 For the Record takes place at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Photo: Sean Davey

3, 4, 10, 11 MARCH 4 MARCH 5 MARCH FOR THE RECORD AUTUMN FOREST THE SOCIAL DANCE MUSEUM OF OPEN DAY OF VERSAILLES: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ARBORETUM A JOURNEY DEMOCRACY, OLD CANBERRA THROUGH FRENCH PARLIAMENT HOUSE Take part in an exclusive COURTLY DANCE Bring the family along to opportunity to explore the NATIONAL GALLERY enjoy a fun and inspiring southern forests of the OF AUSTRALIA art and craft session after National Arboretum Be transported by the dark in Old Parliament Canberra — an area not music, costumes and House. Marvel as your usually accessible by cars. dance to a world of creative contribution Bring your picnic, bring exquisite beauty. You can based on the Hansard your friends and family even join in for some of records becomes part and soak up the beautiful the dances. Presented by of a giant installation autumn colours in John Gardiner-Garden in King’s Hall. our forests. and the Earthly Delights moadoph.gov.au nationalarboretum.act.gov.au Historic Dance Academy. 02 6270 8222 02 6207 8484 nga.gov.au 02 6240 6411 Experience the art of dance at BOLD Festival. Photo: Elizabeth Cameron Dalman, OAM

8–12 MARCH 10 MARCH 11–19 MARCH THE BOLD FESTIVAL LIGHTS! CANBERRA! CANBERRA BALLOON PARLIAMENTARY ACTION! SPECTACULAR TRIANGLE, PARKES SENATE ROSE LAWNS OF OLD BOLD brings together GARDENS, PARKES PARLIAMENT HOUSE, dance artists from a Picnic under the stars PARKES wide range of areas, as you watch the top Wake up early and enjoy cultures and countries, 12 short films created the excitement of more and through talks, around the central than 30 hot air balloons performances, films theme of ‘Right’ at the from across the globe and revivals of historic local film makers event, launching from the lawns works, explores their Lights! Canberra! Action! of Old Parliament House. legacies, experiences eormedia.com.au/lca balloonspectacular.com.au and careers evolving 13 22 81 13 22 81 with age. theboldfestival.com Be surprised by Art, Not Apart, throughout Canberra on 18 March.

12 MARCH 13 MARCH 18 MARCH SYMPHONY IN CANBERRA DAY ART, NOT APART THE PARK PARLIAMENTARY VARIOUS LOCATIONS , TRIANGLE, PARKES Canberra’s largest PARKES Join the festivities contemporary arts Relax as the sun sets at Canberra Day as festival returns for and enjoy music from the nation’s capital another huge day of a nostalgic tribute celebrates its 104th exhibitions, performance band followed by a birthday with a program art, numerous music performance from bursting to the seams stages, installations, Canberra Symphony with free entertainment, strange interventions, Orchestra. food and fun. film and projection, events.act.gov.au events.act.gov.au street food, dance 13 22 81 13 22 81 parties and more. artnotapart.com See the sky come to life for Hit104.7 Skyfire 2017.

18 MARCH 18 MARCH 20–26 MARCH CANBERRA CRAFT HIT104.7 SKYFIRE 2017 CANBERRA COMEDY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL FESTIVAL Canberra lights up the VARIOUS LOCATIONS MERCURE CANBERRA shores of Lake Burley The fourth annual festival Now in its 10th year, Griffin with a magnificent features more than this festival will feature display of fireworks set to 60 headline international, breweries from across a soundtrack broadcast national and local artists Australia, along with on Hit104.7. across a variety of comedy live bands, food, hit.com.au/canberra/skyfire formats in venues around entertainment and kids 13 22 81 Canberra, including Dave activities, while helping Hughes, Jimeoin, Hannah raise funds for ACT Gadsby and many more. Cancer support. canberracomedyfestival. canberrabeerfest.com.au com.au Enjoy demonstrations and more as part of Bonsai Week at the National Arboretum Canberra.

20–26 MARCH FROM 23 MARCH FROM 23 MARCH BONSAI WEEK 2017 FACING TWO FRONTS: INDIGENOUS NATIONAL ARBORETUM THE FIGHT FOR AUSTRALIANS AT CANBERRA RESPECT WAR: FROM THE BOER Take part in a bonsai NATIONAL ARCHIVES WAR TO THE PRESENT experience like no other OF AUSTRALIA NATIONAL ARCHIVES during this week of Through the lens of OF AUSTRALIA demonstrations, military service and the This award-winning masterclasses, stories of those who travelling exhibition curator guided tours served, learn about from the Shrine of and social events. Indigenous soldiers’ Remembrance celebrates nationalarboretum.act.gov.au struggle for social justice. the courage, tenacity and 02 6207 8484 naa.gov.au resourcefulness of 02 6212 3600 Indigenous Australians in the armed forces. naa.gov.au 02 6212 3600 Experience Canberra District Wine Week at vineyards and cellar doors throughout the region.

FROM 25 MARCH 26 MARCH 31 MARCH–9 APRIL ABOVE AND BEYOND CHARLIE SIEM CANBERRA DISTRICT QUESTACON — THE AND THE OMEGA WINE WEEK NATIONAL SCIENCE ENSEMBLE VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL GALLERY Celebrate our region’s CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA wine vintages with wine Presented by Boeing, For the first time ever, tastings, food matchings Above and Beyond at internationally renowned and tours across the Questacon invites you to violin virtuoso Charlie region, from Gundaroo to experience what it takes Siem performs in Bungendore and more. to make the ‘impossible’ Australia with the The Canberra Wines possible in and above -based Harvest Festival, 8–9 the sky. Omega Ensemble. April, is not to be missed. questacon.edu.au charliesiem.com canberrawines.com.au 02 6270 2800 April

Freestyle riding in Toowoomba, , 2012, National Museum of Australia. Photo: Patricia Woods

OPENS APRIL 1 APRIL–18 JUNE 2 APRIL FREEWHEELING: THE NATIONAL AUTO ITALIA CYCYLING IN PHOTOGRAPHIC CANBERRA AUSTRALIA PORTRAIT PRIZE 2017 OLD PARLIAMENT NATIONAL MUSEUM NATIONAL PORTRAIT HOUSE LAWNS OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY Passion and pride 140 years of Australia’s The National Photographic intersect as Italian cycling history will spin into Portrait Prize exhibition is automotive enthusiasts Canberra for this must-see selected from a national gather to witness this exhibition for cycling field of entries, reflecting showcase of beautiful enthusiasts of all ages. the distinctive vision of design and excellence. Free, donations welcome. Australia’s aspiring and autoitaliacanberra.com nma.gov.au/freewheeling professional portrait 1800 026 132 photographers and the unique nature of their subjects. portrait.gov.au 02 6102 7000 Eat, drink and be merry at The Forage.

2 APRIL 5–9 APRIL 8 APRIL 13–17 APRIL AUTO ITALIA YOU ARE HERE THE FORAGE NATIONAL CANBERRA FESTIVAL LITTLE NATIONAL HOTEL FOLK FESTIVAL OLD PARLIAMENT VARIOUS LOCATIONS Feast to your heart’s EXHIBITION PARK HOUSE LAWNS This immersive and content at Canberra’s Be entertained as the Passion and pride experimental art festival street food feast, the National Folk Festival intersect as Italian takes over Canberra for Forage. Eat, drink and brings exceptional automotive enthusiasts five days as the city’s be merry as you enjoy musicians and gather to witness this shopfronts, laneways, the tastes of local performers from showcase of beautiful carparks and more food vendors and be across Australia design and excellence. are transformed . entertained by musicians, and the world to autoitaliacanberra.com youareherecanberra.com.au dancers and models in Canberra in a five this unique showcase of day celebration of local cafes, food trucks, traditional and wineries and breweries. contemporary theforage.com.au folk life. folkfestival.org.au 02 6262 4792 Commemorate Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

22 APRIL 25 APRIL 27 APRIL–7 MAY SUNWAVES CUBAN ANZAC DAY CANBERRA STREET FEST COMMEMORATION INTERNATIONAL OLD BUS DEPOT, AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL KINGSTON The spirit of Anzac, with its VARIOUS LOCATIONS FORESHORE qualities of courage, mateship, Enjoy intimate Try something new and , continues to have performances from top street food meaning and relevance for our and exceptional vendors and dance sense of national identity. musicianship the night away to The Dawn Service, National — featuring classical, live music at this Anzac Day Ceremony and contemporary and Canberra-first event. Last Post Ceremony will world music — in sunwaves.com.au commemorate the 102nd some of the capital’s anniversary of the first major most iconic settings. military action fought by cimf.org.au Australian and New Zealand 02 6230 5880 forces in the First World War. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 May

See M*A*S*H at Cinema in the Vietnam Era at the National Film and Sound Archive.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN MAY 7 MAY 13 MAY–20 AUGUST, 2017 CINEMA IN THE GROOVIN THE MOO KIRSTIE REA, VIETNAM ERA THE MEADOWS, THE LAND: NATIONAL FILM AND UNIVERSITY OF A 20 YEAR SURVEY SOUND ARCHIVE CANBERRA CANBERRA MUSEUM Heart, wit, mayhem and Australia’s only regional AND GALLERY a spirit of protest infuse touring music festival Celebrate the work of these counter-cultural returns with a stellar one of Australia’s leading hits. Season includes line-up including contemporary glass M*A*S*H (1970), and The Wombats, Violent artists in this exhibition The Wild Bunch (1969). Soho, Amy Shark, that pulls works from nfsa.gov.au Tash Sultana and more! her career spanning 02 6248 2000 gtm.net.au two decades. cmag.com.au 02 6207 3968 Grab a bargain at the Suitcase Rummage in NewActon. Photo: Cole Bennetts

14 MAY 21 MAY 24 MAY–20 AUGUST SUITCASE RUMMAGE STRINGS IN MELODRAMA IN NEWACTON PRECINCT THE SALON MEIJI JAPAN A mini market set up in MONSTER KITCHEN NATIONAL LIBRARY suitcases. Come for a AND BAR OF AUSTRALIA bargain, a swap, or an Join musicians from the Step into the tumultuous old-fashioned haggle. Canberra Symphony world of Japan in the Featuring vintage Orchestra for a program 1800s, through a goods, artwork, of delightful music in selection of stunning bric-a-brac, clothing, the Monster salon. Japanese woodblock books, jewellery, monsterkitchen.com.au illustrations. Used to hand-made, shoes, 02 6287 6287 illustrate Japanese records, and more. novels, these beautiful newacton.com.au images accompany stories filled with drama, tragedy and intrigue, reflecting the uncertainty of the times. nla.gov.au Markets

Peruse the Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday in Kingston.

18-19 MARCH SUNDAYS HANDMADE MARKET OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS EXHIBITION PARK OLD BUS DEPOT, KINGSTON IN CANBERRA 10am–4pm 10am–4pm SPECIAL THEMES SATURDAYS 12 March Retro Depot in March CAPITAL REGION 16 April Portobello Road on FARMERS MARKET Easter Sunday EXHIBITION PARK IN CANBERRA 21 and 22 May A Celebration of Wool 7.30am–11.30am

1ST SUNDAY 3RD SUNDAY 4TH SATURDAY HALL MARKETS BUNGENDORE BRAIDWOOD HALL MARKETS MARKETS 10am–3pm BUNGENDORE BRAIDWOOD 9am–3pm 8am–1pm Sport

See the GIANTS return to Manuka Oval on 10 March.

AUSTRALIAN 2017 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE GIO STADIUM CANBERRA MANUKA OVAL 4 MARCH GIO STADIUM CANBERRA 10 MARCH Plus500 Brumbies 11 MARCH GIANTS V North Melbourne V Sharks Canberra Raiders 15 APRIL 10 MARCH V Sharks GIANTS V Port Adelaide Plus500 Brumbies 19 MARCH 28 APRIL V Western Force Canberra Raiders GIANTS V 25 MARCH V West Tigers Western Bulldogs Plus500 Brumbies 1 APRIL V Highlanders Canberra Raiders V Eels AUSTRALIAN 8 APRIL 15 APRIL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Plus500 Brumbies V Reds Canberra Raiders WOMEN 30 APRIL V Warriors MANUKA OVAL Plus500 Brumbies V Blues 21 APRIL 18 MARCH 12 MAY Canberra Raiders GIANTS V Plus500 Brumbies V Lions V Sea Eagles Western Bulldogs 28 MAY Canberra Raiders V Roosters Canberra Raiders will play the Eels at GIO Stadium Canberra on 1 April.

RUNNING 23 APRIL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS OLD PARLIAMENT STROMLO FOREST PARK AIS ARENA HOUSE LAWNS AMB 100 8 APRIL 8–9 APRIL Mountain Bike Marathon Brace 49 2017 Australian 30 APRIL Running Festival STROMLO FOREST PARK TENNIS Fox Rollercoaster CANBERRA TENNIS CENTRE WALKING Superflow Round Three 11–26 MARCH VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACT Claycourt International 1–2 APRIL HORSE RACING Canberra Walking THOROUGHBRED PARK NETBALL Festival 5 MARCH AIS ARENA 2017 Mercedes-Benz 19 MARCH CYCLING Canberra Black Opal V 1–2 APRIL Stakes and tab.com.au EAST KOWEN FOREST Canberra Cup Race Day 14 MAY The Mont 24 Hour Race 18 MARCH GIANTS Netball V 9–11 MARCH Canberra Outlet Centre COTTER CAMP GROUND Charity Race Day 2017 Oceania Road Cycling Championships Theatre and music

Ladies in Black comes to the from 27 March until 2 April.

CANBERRA THEATRE 6 MAY THE PLAYHOUSE, 27 MARCH–2 APRIL We’re Going On CANBERRA THEATRE Queensland Theatre: A Bear Hunt CENTRE Ladies in Black 11 MAY 15 MARCH 31 MARCH–2 APRIL — Martha Wainwright with Paw Patrol Live! Lift & Separate special guests Oh Pep! Race to the Rescue 25–27 MAY 6–15 APRIL 7 APRIL Sydney Dance Company Bell Shakespeare — Kate Miller-Heidke with — ORB Richard 3 The National Pops 20 APRIL Orchestra Billy Bragg & Joe Henry 5 MAY 22 APRIL The Whitlams 25th David Hobson & Marina Anniversary Tour with Prior — The 2 of Us The National Pops 3–14 MAY Orchestra VELVET 31 MAY–3 JUNE Sydney Theatre Company: TALK Emma Pask will perform at The Street Theatre on 31 March.

THE STREET THEATRE ROYAL THEATRE, THE ANU BAR 4–18 MARCH NATIONAL CONVENTION 8 MARCH Cold Light CENTRE CANBERRA The Living End 21 MARCH 20 MARCH 10 MARCH Paul Foot — Tis A Pity Daniel O’Donnell Holly Throsby She’s A Piglet 8 APRIL 23 MARCH 22–24 MARCH Urthboy Doug Anthony All Stars 15 APRIL 1 APRIL 24 MARCH Carlos Santana Kingswood Cal Wilson — LLEWELLYN HALL, ANU Things I’ve Never Said JAMES O FAIRFAX 10 APRIL THEATRE, 31 MARCH An Evening with NATIONAL GALLERY Emma Pask Ayaan Hirsi Ali OF AUSTRALIA 5–7 MAY 1 APRIL Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Louis legacy, Salut! Bells For Two Baroque concert 20 MAY Peace Train — A Tribute to Cat Stevens Starring Darren Coggan Plan your trip with Canberra’s video itinerary planner.

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