TRUFFLE FESTIVAL Canberra's truffle season officially starts this weekend, with the festival running until the end of August. There are local black truffles on the menu at restaurants all around town, plus special dinners, events, cooking classes and of course hunts with the dogs to unearth truffles. For the full program and tickets, visit trufflefestival.com.au.
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VINTAGE FAIR Antiques, collectibles, clothes and accessories, toys, prints, books, jewellery and art for sale from regional dealers at Griffith Hall, 55 Stuart Street. Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. Free entry.
5.30pm THE VINYL LOUNGE The National Film and Sound Archive's monthly Vinyl Lounge is on. Take your own vinyl or just sit back and listen to tunes from others. The Bench Room cafe is open from 5 pm for drinks and snacks. 5.30pm-7pm.
6.30pm BOSOM BUDDIES TRIVIA NIGHT Steve Doszpot annual trivia night is on at Hellenic Club, Woden, with all funds raised going to Bosom Buddies ACT. $60 per person or tables of 10 for $500. See bosombuddies.com.au.
7.30pm PETER HELLIAR The comedian and co-host on The Project is back with his new stand-up show, One Hot Mess. Also on Saturday at 7.30pm. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. $42+bf from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
8pm PHILLY JAYS Sydney band Philadelphia Grand Jury are hitting the road on a "concept tour" with their latest album Summer of Doom in tow. They'll be getting up close and personal with the audience, creating their own karaoke sessions and inviting people on stage to sing their favourite Philly Jays song, or some classic covers. Transit Bar. $18.40 from moshtix.com.au.
8pm BIRTH WRITE BEATS Round four of the Birth Write Beats live producer battle series at Lobrow Gallery and Bar. Producers are given four to five sounds and 30 minutes to write a beat. 18+.
8pm MARK WILKINSON The Australian singer/songwriter has sold out shows across Europe and the US. He's on the road with new EP Come With Me Tonight, a five-track taster of his next studio album. The Street Theatre. $35 from thestreet.org.au.
9pm EXIS Aussie producer and DJ Exis, who has scored his debut slot at this year's Stereosonic, is playing at Academy. Supported by Melbourne's Digital Dreamerz. $23.50 from moshtix.com.au. 18+.
11am and 2pm THE PEASANT PRINCE Monkey Baa brings Li Cunxin's autobiography Mao's Last Dancer to the stage. The Peasant Prince tells Li's story from when, aged 10, he was plucked from rural China to attend a ballet academy, leaving behind everything and everyone he knew, including his beloved parents. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre. $20-$29 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
From noon BEER SPECTAPULAR The annual Great Australasian Beer Spectapular (GABS) is on in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, so The Durham is holding an unofficial GABS party, with six GABS beers from Big Shed Brewing, Brewcult, Prickly Moses, PACT and more available.
Noon STYLE MASTERCLASS Vogue Australia's creative consultant Talisa Sutton will share her expert knowledge on fashion, blogging and interiors at Canberra Centre. $54.50 from canberracentre.com.au.
1pm TRY OUT CROQUET The Canberra Croquet Club is holding its free come and try day on the lawns on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Coronation Drive Yarralumla – next to the Hyatt hotel. See canberracroquet.org.au.
6pm WARM SOUP COOL JAZZ Olims Bar and Bistro is welcoming winter with an evening of soup and jazz. Live music from local trio Tilt, and there will be wine tasting from 5.30pm. Mercure Canberra, corner of Ainslie and Limestone Ave. Free entry.
7pm AUNTY DONNA Described as a cross between The Mighty Boosh and Flight of the Conchords, Melbourne sketch comedy trio Aunty Donna are performing at The Street Theatre. $30 from thestreet.org.au.
7.30pm MULTIPLICITY A diverse night of music from Chronolyth, Perpetual End, Tundrel, Devoy, Na Maza, Activate Jetpack, From Love To Violence, The Colours Are, Harbour and Mila Haske at The Basement. $15 entry. 18+.
8pm CITIZEN KAY After releasing debut album With The People and a tour supporting Illy last year, the Canberra rapper is back on the road for a headline tour. Supported by Genesis Owusu. Transit Bar. $17.50 from moshtix.com.au.
8pm COLD WINTER HOT PARTY Ensemble Sound and Fury present a performance in party format. There will be music, theatre, dance, spoken word and live art. Music by all-girl punk band Glitoris, and international cabaret star Moira Finucane. Nishi Gallery, New Acton. $37 from eventbrite.com.au.
8am MS WALK AND FUN RUN Enjoy a morning out with family and support Australians living with multiple sclerosis. Choose to walk or run 5 kms or 10kms from Rond Terrance, Commonwealth Park. Register at mswalk.org.au.
2pm SUNDAY BOARD GAMES Play board games and sip drinks at Reload Bar and Games. Bring your own board game or play from the extensive collection. Free entry. 18+.
2pm CATCH ME IF YOU CAN The musical based on the true story of Frank Abagnale jnr (Alexander Clubb), who impersonated an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer and passed millions of dollars in bad cheques while evading the FBI. Gungahlin College Theatre. Also Saturday at 2pm and 8pm. $36.50-$49.50 from stagecenta.com.
2.30pm ORGAN CONCERT Soprano Hannah Bleb and organist Terry Norman will play the music of Kerll, Bach, Alain and Heiller at All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie. $15-$25 at the door.
8pm JEFF MARTIN Best known for fronting The Tea Party, Canadian Jeff Martin now calls Australia home, and is touring his solo material around the country. He's playing at The Basement, with special guest Tessa Devine. $40.30 from oztix.com.au. 18+.
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