TRUFFLE SEASON is in full swing. Until mid-August, you can join a truffle hunt, take a cooking class or just indulge in truffle dishes at restaurants across town. There are more than 60 participating venues. For a list of events and ticketing information, visit trufflefestival.com.au.

10am, 11.45am and 1pm STRIPEY THE EMU Based on the award-winning Australian books, this kids' show about an emu chick has audience participation and singalongs. Also on Saturday at 10am and 11.45am. Tickets $24.90-$88 +bf from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

10pm BAG RAIDERS Their sophomore album is still in the works, but Bag Raiders are headed to Mr Wolf, performing with support acts Veneris and Hudak & Skinny. $10 before 11.30pm. Mr Wolf, Civic.

7pm STARGAZING Mount Stromlo Observatory is holding a public observation night. See the rings of Saturn, the craters of the moon and star clusters. Free.

7.30pm DYLAN THOMAS Actor Bob Kingdom brings the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas to forceful life in a play that's been critically acclaimed in London and off-Broadway. Street Theatre, Acton. $37-$45. Also on Saturday at 7.30pm. See thestreet.org.au.

8pm AMY WINEHOUSE Singer Elly Poletti and her group Movement 9 reimagine the songs of Amy Winehouse, taking them back to a smoky, jazz club origin in their show We May Never Meet Again. Street Theatre, Acton. $25-$29. See thestreet.org.au

From 11am FISH AND TREASURE The Canberra and District Aquarium Society hosts a day of fish and treasures with stalls, aquarium-related knick-knacks and plenty of fish. Harmonie German Club. See facebook.com

1pm DRAWING SESSION Experiment with drawing direct from a model with the National Portrait Gallery. Materials, tea and coffee provided. It's suitable for all ages, including kids aged 9 and up (with an adult). $40-$45. Bookings essential. See portrait.gov.au.

1.45pm AFL MATCH The GWS Giants play Geelong at StarTrack Oval in Manuka and want their fans to help them "paint the town orange". $5-$60 +bf. See gwsgiants.com.au.

From 4pm DANCE BATTLE B-boys and fly girls from across Canberra go head-to-head in a qualifying event for the World Supremacy Battlegrounds dance competition. $25-$30. Vikings Club Erindale. See battlgrounds.sproutix.com.au

5pm BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL The Brazilian Embassy is throwing a party. Festa Julina is a celebration of food, tradition and dancing. Bring the family, wear a check shirt or a country-style dress and prepare to learn Brazilian bush dances and try pastries and black bean stew. Free. 19 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla.

6pm BHANGRA DANCE The Canberra Bhangra Jammers present a dance night at the ANU. Dress in your best saris and tunics and dance to the biggest bhangra and Bollywood hits. Dinner and drinks provided. Kinloch Unilodge, 35 Childers Street, Acton. $15-$20. See facebook.com.

6pm CHRISTMAS TRAIN Celebrate Christmas in July on a train. The Canberra Railway Museum will throw a Christmas party with a dinner and dance train to Tarago. Three-course meal and a dance carriage for festivities. Departs Kingston railway station. $85-$95. See canberrarailwaymuseum.org.

7pm NETS FOR NETS The Rotarians Against Malaria are holding a night of burlesque, live entertainment and canapes at the Hellenic Club on Moore Street in Civic. $55-$100. See rotaryd9710.org.au.

7.30pm YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Canberra Youth Orchestra perform a concert with pieces by Bartok and Raff and a concerto for marimba and strings. $10-$50, kids under five enter free. Llewellyn Hall, ANU. See musicforcanberra.org.au.

8pm MASQUERADE DANCE The Monaro Folk Society's July bush dance is on with a masquerade theme and music by Sydney band Bon Accord. No dance experience or partners necessary. Canberra Baptist Church, 11 Currie St, Kingston. $14-$18, kids under 18 enter free. See mfs.org.au.

From 9.30am ICE SKATING It's your last chance to get your skates on at the Skate in the City ice rink in Garema Place. Sessions run until 8pm. $15-$49, kids under five enter free. See inthecitycanberra.com.au.

From 10am CANBERRA EID Celebrate the end of Ramadan with a festival at Fitzroy Pavilion at EPIC. Stalls, food, henna painting, and music plus pony rides, animal farms and entertainment for kids. It's organised by the Australian Muslim Voice radio station. Free entry. See amv.org.au.

From 10am WEDDING FAIR The Canberra Wedding Fair features more than 70 photographers, florists, venues, bakers, stylists and more. $10-$15. AIS Arena, Bruce. See canberraweddingfair.com.au.

4pm HANDEL'S MESSIAH The stirring Messiah gets a workout with chamber music ensemble Coro Canberra. $25-$45. St Paul's Anglican Church, Manuka. See corocanberra.com.

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