HERITAGE FESTIVAL The Canberra Region and Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend. From April 2-18 there are more than 100 events including tours, talks, demonstrations, markets, re-enactments, open days, dances and workshops around town. See the full program at environment.act.gov.au/heritage.
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YOUNG AT HEART A film festival for the over 60s. A lineup of feature films and shorts at Palace Electric Cinemas from April 1-7. Tickets from palacecinemas.com.au.
BATTLEFIELD CHALLENGE A 7km mud run with military style obstacles. Suitable for all fitness levels - it's not a race. Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am, with waves going until midday. There's also KiddyHawk - a mud run for 3-13 years. Adults $85, kids $20 from operationblackhawk.com/bfchallenge.
CANBERRA WALKING FESTIVAL A non-competitive event for walkers of all ages on Saturday and Sunday. You can choose to walk anywhere from five to 42 kilometres on one or both days. Starts at the Charles Sturt University campus in Barton. See aussiewalk.com.au.
5.30pm VINYL LOUNGE Take along your vinyls or just sit back and listen to the music at the National Film and Sound Archive Theatrette. 5.30-7.30pm. Free entry.
7pm FUNKYTROP A seven-piece Latin orchestra formed in Canberra playing high energy funk and Afro-Latin rhythms. Smith's Alternative. $7-$10 from smithsalternative.com.
7.30pm ROMEO AND JULIET Bell Shakespeare's new production of the classic love story starts Friday night at Canberra Theatre Centre. On until April 9. $37.50-$93.50 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
7.30pm PARALLEL A unique play by Impro ACT with three simultaneously performed and parallel perspectives on a chosen theme by improv actors. Also on Saturday at 7.30pm. The Street Theatre. $20-$25 from thestreet.org.au.
8pm ED KUEPPER The iconic Australian singer and songwriter is playing at The Street Theatre and will showcase new album Lost Cities as well as pieces from his extensive back catalogue. $40-$45 from thestreet.org.au.
8pm WEEPING WILLOWS Melbourne duo Andy Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates will play their take on bluegrass, steeped in Americana imagery. Harmonie German Club. Free entry.
8pm JACK BIILMANN The singer/songwriter is back, this time with his band in tow. Supported by The Ansah Brothers and PJ Michael. Transit Bar. $10 at the door. 18+.
10pm PORSCHES Duo Porsches will be on the decks at Mr Wolf. Support by Nay Nay, Nick Riviera and Hudak. Free. 18+.
From 8am CHARITY GARAGE SALE Pre-loved kitchenware, books, household items, DVDs, baby and kids items, jewellery and more for sale with all proceeds going towards funding water and sanitation projects in Mozambique through Caritas Australia. 8am-12pm. 5 O'Grady Place, Wanniassa. Free. See facebook.com.
From 8.30am CELEBRATE GUNGAHLIN FESTIVAL There will be food, stalls, prizes and entertainment in Gungahlin Town Park. 8.30am-3pm. See celebrategungahlin.org.au.
From 9am BABY AND KIDS MARKET Preloved items for kids including prams, cots, toys, books, clothes and more. 9am-12pm. Exhibition Park. Free entry.
10.30am RELAY FOR LIFE An overnight event raising funds for the Cancer Council. Kicks off at 10.30am Saturday at the AIS athletics track, and continues until 11am Sunday.
2pm PLAYHOUSE CREATURES Set in the earlier part of the Restoration period, this play by April DeAngelis is the story of five of the most famous actresses of this time - their triumphs, trials and struggle to be taken seriously. Also at 8pm. Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. $42-$47 from theq.net.au.
3:30pm INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK DAY Canberra special with local authors Irma Gold, Tania McCartney and illustrator Tony Flowers. There'll be readings, on-the-spot drawing and colouring in. Muse. $10 includes a complimentary drink from musecanberra.com.au.
7pm PHILLIP HENRY & HANNAH MARTIN The folk duo are touring Australia for the first time. They'll be playing their "genre-bending material" at Smith's Alternative. $15-$20 from smithsalternative.com.
7.30pm FROM BYRD TO BRITTEN A concert by the Canberra Choral Society showcasing "400 years of English choral music." Also Sunday at 3pm. Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon. $25-$30 from Trybooking.com/185142.
7.40pm BRUMBIES The Brumbies will play host to New Zealand's Chiefs at GIO Stadium. Gates open 6pm. $10.20-$61.17 from ticketek.com.au.
8pm LOUD SO CLEAR The Canberran rockers were hard at work over Christmas working on their second EP, Kill Your Darlings, and they'll be launching it at Transit Bar. $10 at the door. 18+.
From 8am AUTO ITALIA An exhibition of Italian cars, motorbikes and scooters outside Old Parliament House. 8am-4pm. Free. See autoitaliacanberra.com.
9am CANBERRA MODEL RAILWAY EXPO The 28th Canberra Model Railway Expo features more than 25 model railway layouts of different scales, sizes and scenes from around the ACT region and beyond plus specialist traders at the University of Canberra High School (Kaleen), 104 Baldwin Drive, Kaleen until 4pm. Also Saturday 9am to 5pm. Entry fee $10/$5. canberra-model-railway-club.webs.com.
From 9.30am AIRPORT OPEN DAY Canberra Airport will hold its annual open day. There will be planes you can get into, aerobatic displays, children's rides, food and entertainment. 9.30am-1.30pm. Free entry.
3pm BRASS KNUCKLE BRASS BAND The locals are playing on the patio at Smith's Alternative and they're launching the Brass Knuckle Brass Band signature cocktail. Free entry.
3.10pm GIANTS MATCH The GWS Giants will play the Geelong Cats in Round 2 of the AFL season at Manuka Oval. $5.10-$32.62 from ticketek.com.au.
3:30pm FACT INTO FICTION Authors David Dyer (The Midnight Watch) and Eleanor Limprecht (Long Bay) attempt to unravel the knotty relationship between fiction and historical fact. $10 (includes a complimentary drink) from musecanberra.com.au
7.30pm ICONS 1: TCHAIKOVSKY The Canberra Youth Orchestra's first concert in its first Subscription Series at Llewellyn Hall. Featuring Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony, opera arias by Mozart and Puccini and musical theatre songs performed by Louise Page. $15-$25 from musicforcanberra.org.au.
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