The Vinyl Lounge – Friday 6 August
Vinyl lovers rejoice! Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables this month. Drinks and snacks will be available from 5pm, book now to register your spot.
International Blues Music Day – Saturday 7 August
Canberra Blues Society is celebrating International Blues Music Day with eleven soulful acts. Hosted at the Harmonie German Club, join them for hot rods, speciality market stalls, raffle prizes, a Canberra Blues Society member lucky door prize and nine hours of fantastic live blues music. Buy pre-sale tickets online or purchase at the door for $45.
QT Sky High Tea – Saturday 7 August
Set amongst beautiful views of Canberra at QT’s 15th floor Lounge, join them from 12:30pm for a high tea experience. Featuring a beautiful array of dishes including mini pollie pies, pretzel rubens with wagyu pastrami, tiramisu cannoli, white chocolate scones and a glass of champagne on arrival, this is decadence at its best. Grab your tickets online.
Fired Up Winter Festival – Saturday 7 August
Get fired up about clay this winter with the ceramic experts from Canberra Potters during the Fired Up festival. From 3-8pm Canberra Potters’ resident artists will throw open their studios and welcome visitors into the makers world and offer opportunity to purchase original artwork. In addition, they will be hosting a pop-up mini market and retail shop, offering ceramic wares, jewellery, decorative items, tasty food and live music. There is even the opportunity to buy a handmade pottery bowl and have it filled with delicious warming homemade soup for free. Visitors will also have the opportunity to engage in pre-booked user experiences such as their popular ‘Have a Go, Have a Throw’ event where visitors get to try making objects on a pottery wheel, or through their ‘Raku Firing’ where visitors are able to glaze pre-made ceramic sculptures and watch them get fired in the kilns. Get all the details and booking options on their website.
Queen’s Terrace Café High Tea – Saturday 7 August
Treat yourself to a lovely afternoon high tea at Parliament House’s Queen’s Terrace Café and enjoy a selection of savoury and sweets made by in-house by the pastry team using regional seasonal produce. Savour delights such as lamb nigiri, dukkha tuna crudo, chicken, avo and bacon brioche club, Anzac cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut fudge. Tickets are $40-$50, to make a booking simply call or email.
King O’Malley’s Paint Night – Saturday 7 August
Relax, drink and socialise at King O’Malley’s while you let your creative side run wild, during a paint class with Paint Along. If you’re not a pro don’t worry, a professional artist will guide you through step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece. Kicking off at 6:45pm, no experience or tools required. To find out more and purchase tickets, jump online.
Suitcase Rummage – Saturday 7 August
Shop or sell at a mini scaled market with giant rewards. Suitcase Rummage is back in Canberra at Haig Park and promises to be full of suitcases filled to the brim with pre-loved goodies. To register for a stall follow this link, otherwise if you’re just looking to extend your wardrobe join them anytime from 11am-3pm. Tickets are $30, get yours here.
Pialligo Estate Winter High Tea – Sunday 8 August
Catch up with friends and family and treat yourself to winter inspired cakes, mini pastries, finger sandwiches, scones, a winter cocktail and more at the beautiful Pialligo Estate. Times are available for the morning and afternoon, tickets can be purchased here.
Assembly x Ramen Daddy Takeover – Sunday 8 August
Ramen Daddy is coming back to Assembly for a night of ramen, drinks and live music. Unlike previous takeovers, they are doing a full kitchen-takeover with an extended ramen and Japanese menu with some truffle infused dishes and plant-based options. Join them from 5pm and end your weekend on a high. Book a table on Assembly’s website.
Truffle Hunt and Degustation – Sunday 8 August
Join Jayson and Australia’s best truffle dog team on an exhilarating truffle hunt experience. Jayson will guide you through everything you’ve ever wanted to know about truffles as you hunt for the elusive black truffle through the forest of 6,000 oak and hazelnut trees. Once the perfect truffle is found, head back to the warmth of the truffle shed for a six-course degustation. Executive chef, Damian Brabender will prepare the truffle dishes in front of you while teaching you all the secrets to using truffles at home. Sit back and enjoy the dishes or get up and get involved in this interactive and entertaining event. Book on their website.
Björn Again: Mamma Mia! We are Back Again – Sunday 8 August
ABBA tribute pop group, Bjön Again are back playing ABBA’s biggest hits in an action-packed, highly entertaining concert for the whole family. Performing over 7000 times in over 120 countries and endorsed by ABBA themselves, you won’t want to miss on the critically acclaimed tribute show of the famous Swedish group. Performing in Canberra at the Canberra Theatre Centre, get your tickets on their website.
