Black Fire Restaurant x Tumut River Brewing Co – Friday 28 April

Black Fire Restaurant and Tumut River Brewing Co are putting on a degustation-style dining experience paired with local beers. On the night, tuck into delicious dishes such as chargrilled chorizo bruschetta and slow-roasted suckling pig with beers of your choice while you listen to the team from Tumut on the story behind their beers. Book now.

CraftAlive Canberra – Friday 28 and Saturday 29 April

CraftAlive Canberra is bringing in some of the best craft designers and retailers from across the country to the Old Bus Depot Markets to give you a hands-on experience with classes for all levels. Get tickets online.

Canberra International Music Festival – Friday 28 to Sunday 30 April  

The Canberra International Music Festival is back this year under the motto ‘The Child Within’, bringing together a harmonious lineup of acts. Accommodating a vast variety of musical performances with everything from Western classical, 20th century, indigenous and jazz, the festival invites you to listen on as they enter the enchanted forest of children’s imagination. To book a performance or grab a festival pass, head to their website.

The Taste Festival Canberra – Friday 28 to Sunday 30 April

Inviting you to sip, taste, learn and enjoy a wide variety of wines, spirits and gourmet food, The Taste Festival Canberra is back at the Casino Canberra this weekend. Over a 3-hour tasting session from just $39, taste unlimited boutique wines and craft spirits while you meet and learn from the makers. Get tickets.

Hippo Co Whisky Tasting – Saturday 29 April

Join Hippo Co for their weekly whisky tasting on Saturday night from 6pm. The team are experts on all things Scotch, American, Irish and international whisky and will take you through 6 whiskies from around the world while you enjoy the flavours and learn about the history, production and tasting techniques. Tickets are $70 and also include a cheese plate for the table. Secure your table here.

Geek Market Canberra – Saturday 29 April

Take part in activities inspired by TV and film, meet popular actors, cartoonists and digital creators, and shop local and interstate geeky artists, creators and traders at the Geek Markets in Exhibition Park. Find all the info here.