Our guide to what's happening around the capital this weekend.
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Friday
6pm | FASHION AND COCKTAILS The National Library of Australia will launch their new publication The Australian Women’s Weekly Fashion: The First 50 Years, amongst a flurry of cocktails and vintage fashion. The runway will showcase vintage fashion from the Darnell Collection, Australia’s largest private collection of vintage clothing and accessories. 6pm. National Library of Australia. Tickets $50 which includes cocktails and canapés. Available from nla.gov.au.
7.30pm | GALA ART OPENING The Radford Art Show is on this weekend, kicking off with the Gala Opening on Friday night. Tickets $20 at the door, includes champagne supper and live music. 7.30-10.30pm. Also open 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, with entry by gold coin donation. TB Millar Hall, Radford College, Bruce. Visit radfordartshow.com.au.
8pm | BEATNIK SESSIONS Discover new artists and ease into your weekend with the Beatnik Sessions at La De Da. This Friday’s lineup is Lost Coast, Hayds and Darcy Welsh. From 8pm. La De Da, Emu Bank, Belconnen. $5 entry.
Saturday
2pm | WHISKY LIVE Taste over 100 whiskies under one roof at Whisky Live Canberra 2014. Refectory, University of Canberra. Tickets $99 – includes food, crystal whisky glass and whiskies. Visit whiskylive.com.au. 18+
2pm | INDIGENOUS ART To wrap up National Reconciliation Week, Michael Tuahine will hold a free talk at the National Portrait Gallery. The hour-long talk will focus on his creation of Community Leadership Solutions, his involvement with Former Origin Greats Employment and Careers Expos and the ARTIE Program - Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education - and the impact these programs have. There are also free 30minute tours of the gallery daily until June 3 with a focus on the story of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For more information visit portrait.gov.au.
2pm and 8pm | THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR The Government Inspector is a play within a play, loosely based on the Nikolai Gogol play of the same name. A comedy of errors as an ensemble of actors is present with a script for a play they were never supposed to perform. Canberra Theatre Centre. Shows at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets start from $50. Visit canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
7pm | DINE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The Conservation Council's annual fundraiser, the World Environment Day Dinner, is on this Saturday night. Enjoy panoramic views over Canberra, a three course dinner, guest speaker and live entertainment. Tickets $95 including three course meal, canapés and champagne on arrival. 7pm. National Arboretum. To book call 6229 3200.
7.30pm | Celtic Thunder Supergroup Celtic Thunder is in in town this Saturday night with their new show, Mythology. The Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre Canberra. Tickets start at $99 from ticketek.com.au.
7.40pm | BRUMBIES CLASH The University of Canberra Brumbies take on the Rebels at GIO Stadium. Kick off 7:40pm. Tickets start at $9 from ticketek.com.au.
8pm | THE PAPER KITES Melbourne five-piece The Paper Kites pop in to Transit Bar on Saturday night as part of their national tour. Tickets $23.50 from moshtix.com.au. 18+.
8pm | TREEHOUSE PARTY Celebrate Treehouse Bar in Civic’s first birthday. Join the downstairs guest list by emailing your name to info@treehouse.com.au for free entry and a complimentary drink. Or join the Family Affair party upstairs for $50 per person which includes a 2 hour drink package with canapé service, birthday cake and a cocktail on arrival. 8-10pm. Sydney Building, Civic. Visit treehousebar.com.au.
Sunday
From 9am | FUN RUN Take part in the MS Walk and Fun Run around Lake Burley Griffin and raise funds for Australians living with multiple sclerosis. There is a 5 or 10km route, and you can choose to walk or run. Visit mswalk.org.au.
3pm | ART SONG Canberra artists Christina Wilson (mezzo-soprano) and Alan Hicks (piano) take to the stage in a recital entitled Love and Harmony Combine. Tickets $35 adult/$30 conc/$15 students available at the door. Includes refreshments. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest (cnr. Sydney Avenue).
4pm | UNREHEARSED THEATRE Today’s the last chance to catch White Rabbit Red Rabbit at The Street Theatre. No rehearsals, no director and no set. The work looks at the experience of a whole generation in Iran. Tickets $25 from thestreet.org.au.
4pm | POETS AND MUSIC Head to the lounge at Hotel Hotel in NewActon to hear Canberra poets team up with musicians to bring you expressive word art. Hosted by poet CJ Bowerbird. Free.