New films
American Assassin (MA): After his girlfriend is killed by terrorists, Mitch Rapp (Dylan O'Brien) joins the CIA, and is mentored by Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton).
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The Emoji Movie (G): Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.
I Am Not Your Negro (PG): Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House.
Mother! (MA): A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem.
Namatjira Project: An exploration of the life and works of Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira filtered through the lens of a project that hopes to restore the legacy (and copyright) of his works to his family.
Patti Cake$ (M): An aspiring rapper fights an unlikely quest for glory in her New Jersey hometown.
Rip Tide (G): Teenage model Cora (Debby Ryan) goes to Australia to spend time with her aunt Margot (Genevieve Hegney) and their time together becomes a learning experience for them both.
Victoria and Abdul: Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Stars Judi Dench.
Saturday
The History Boys
2pm: Final performances of Everyman Theatre's production of the Alan Bennett play about a group of British grammar school boys being tutored for the Oxford and Cambridge entrance exams by teachers with very different approaches. Also 8pm. The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre. 62752700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
The Wharf Revue: The Patriotic Rag
8pm: The comedic minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott are back with an all-new, up-to-the-minute dose of satirical sketches and songs. Also 2pm. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. 6275 2700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
Sunday
Igitur Nos
1.30pm: In this spring concert the choir Igitur Nos, conducted by Matthew Stuckings, will perform works by Australian composer Penelope Thwaites including premieres of new works. St Paul's Church, Manuka. $30/$15, under 12 free. trybooking.com/rgbu.
Kompactus Youth Choir
1.30pm: In this free concert at the High Court of Australia, Kompactus will present a selection of music from their most recent program depicting the mysterious world of sleep, including works by Eric Whitacre and Paul Mealor as well as a new piece by Canberra composer and Kompactus director Olivia Swift. Registration is essential and can be done at hcourt.gov.au/about/concerts.
Drawesome
2pm: At the National Gallery of Australia, using iPads, explore the unique possibilities of digital drawing, inspired by works of art in the gallery's collection. Meet at the information desk. $8 per person (iPads provided). All ages, children to be accompanied. nga.gov.au.
Ekphrastic Poetry
2.30pm: Ekphrasis refers to writing that evokes or responds to works of visual art. Six poets – Cassandra Atherton, Tony Barnstone, Susan Fealy, Luke Fischer, Ravi Shankar and Paul Hetherington – will read and discuss their ekphrastic work in this event, co-presented with Australian Poetry as part of the touring Australian Poets Festival. National Portrait Gallery, free. portrait.gov.au
An Evening With Christopher Cross
7.30pm: Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, whose hits included Sailing and Arthur's Theme (The best that you can do), is performing at The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. 62752700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
