7.30pm | HENRY V Tonight, the gripping new production of Henry V kicks off at Canberra Theatre. A talented young cast tell the story of a king who unites his ‘band of brothers’ and a nation with his eloquent words and ideas, his triumphs and humanity. Tickets $45 for opening night. Runs until June 28 at Canberra Theatre Centre. Tickets from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

7.30pm | DORIS DAY Celebrate Doris Day’s 90^th birthday with Australia’s Melinda Schneider stepping into the shoes of the American chanteuse. She tells the story of Day’s life through song and a series of impressive fashion. Tickets from $59.90 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

8pm | FRESH OFF DA BLANE The latest offering from New Zealand Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i, Fresh off the Blane sees the return of characters such as Aunty Tala and Uncle Sam. The Street Theatre. Tickets Adult $32/Child $15 from thestreet.org.au or 6247 1223.

8pm | GROOVIN THE ANU The ANU Bar has launched a free gig to help promote local acts and to give them a place to play. This Friday catch Kevin Windross Band, The Feldons, Scotts and Despite Eviction. Free entry. Doors open at 8pm. ANU Bar.

9.15am ANIMAL SNAPPING With the National Zoo’s ZooFocus Tours, you can get behind the scenes before the zoo opens and take photos of the animals from the best vantage points. Bring your own camera. Reptiles will be brought out to the group to practice macro shots. A professional photographer is also on hand in case you have any questions. Bookings essential. Tickets $110 per person; you can book subsequent tickets for half-price. Visit nationalzoo.com.au.

10am and 1pm | TRUFFLE HUNT It’s truffle season again. Join the hunt at one of the largest truffle farms on Australia’s east coast. Follow Snuffle the truffle dog and her handler into the forest as she locates the scent and tracks down the elusive truffle. Then see the truffle cleaned and prepared for market, and finish the tour with your very own truffle creme brulee. Tours kick off on Saturdays from June 14, and continue until August 16. Hunt in the morning 10-11.30am or in the afternoon 1-2.30pm. Ruffles Estate, 23 Mt Majura Rd, Majura. Tickets Adults $60/Children 10-15 years $45. Not suitable for children under the age of 10 years. Visit canberratruffles.com.au.

11am and 1pm | TRUFFLE DEMO The Canberra Hyatt’s executive chef Nitin Kumar will showcase cooking with truffles in a series of cooking demonstrations at Westfield over the weekend. Saturday June 14 at 11am and 1pm at Westfield Belconnen, and also Sunday June 15 at 11am at Westfield Woden. Free.

11.30am | HUNT AND COOK If you want to expand your truffle knowledge even more, start your day hunting for truffles at Ruffles Estate, then move into a cooking demonstration with Andrew Haskins from 3seeds. Watch how to make the most of truffles in a variety of dishes, and then taste the creations. 11.30am-1.30pm. Ruffles Estate, 23 Mt Majura Rd, Majura. Tickets Adult $155/Child $115 from 3seeds.com.au.

4pm | STYLE SAVVY Learn the secrets to looking a million dollars without spending a fortune. Stylist Annie Brown hosts the Runway To Everyday Style Workshop - an intimate evening of style and fashion. 4-6pm. Polit Bar, Manuka. Tickets $69 from stylebyannie.com.au which includes tapas, a signature cocktail and some drinks.

5.30pm | ICE HOCKEY Watch Canberra’s CBR Brave take on the Sydney Bears for the second week in the Australian Ice Hockey League. Bring your coat, scarf and gloves. Phillip Ice Skating Centre. Tickets Adult $20/Child $15 from cbrbrave.com.au.

10am | FRENCH FILM Head to Dendy for a kids screening of French film Belle & Sebastian. The movie has captured audiences in Australia at the French Film Festival and in France, where it was the second-highest-grossing French film released last year. All tickets are $7. The film has English subtitles. Visit dendy.com.au.

10am | KIDS IN THE SHED Also for the kids, the Kingston Old Bus Depot Markets are themed especially for the young and young at heart this weekend. The place will be filled with lots of entertainment, face painting, yummy things to eat and stacks of products especially for kids. 10am-4pm, Old Bus Depot Kingston. Free entry. obdm.com.au.

11am | GLOBAL PICNIC Celebrate Global Wind Day with a picnic at Parliament House. Federation Mall, Parliament House Lawns. 11am-2.30pm. Free.

1pm | POLIFEMY Female vocal ensemble Polifemy will perform live at the High Court as part of the Sunday Concert Series. Having performed together for seven years, the group specialises in mediaeval and renaissance polyphonic sacred music that has been written or adapted for or by nuns. Free. From 1pm. Visit hcourt.gov.au.

2pm | TAKE A PEEK As part of the Flights of Fashion series, National Portrait Gallery associate registrar Maria Ramsden will take a look at the history of women’s underwear, from the sublime to the ridiculous. National Portrait Gallery. 2-3pm. Free entry. portrait.gov.au.