POSSIBLE WORLDS FILM FESTIVAL Three films from Canada will screen at the National Library of Australia as part of the Canadian festival. The Good Life with Reese Witherspoon is on Friday at 6.30pm, Felix and Meira is Saturday at 1pm, and The Amina Profile follows, Saturday at 3pm. Tickets are $10 from possibleworlds.net.au/canberra.
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CANBERRA INT'L FILM FESTIVAL The event returns for its 19th year with a handpicked program of films plus workshops, discussions and networking events. National Film and Sound Archives. Until November 15. For the program and tickets see ciff.com.au.
INDONESIA FAIR Art performances, business talks and tourism exhibitions. National Convention Centre, Canberra. Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free entry. See: indonesiafair.com.au.
7.30am FREE YOGA Canberra Centre has teamed up with Lululemon Athletica to hold free yoga sessions every Friday morning in November. 7.30am-8.30am. In between Country Road and Jigsaw, level 1. Register on events@canberracentre.com.au.
6pm CANBERRA CAT FESTIVAL As well as Canberra's first ever RSPCA Cat Film Festival, there will be night markets, a cattoo purrlour, games and food trucks. Dress in your spookiest outfit – prizes for best dressed. 6pm-10pm. Old Bus Depot Building, Kingston. Tickets $15-$20 from eventbrite.com.au. Read more here.
6.30pm SUNSET CINEMA Opening night for the new season of Sunset Cinema. Tonight see People, Places and Things (M) starring Flight of The Conchords' Jemaine Clement. Local indie rockers Lavers will kick things off, and there will be food and drinks available. National Botanic Gardens. Tickets $12-$20 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
7.30pm EAST ROW RABBLE BAND The launch of this new funk, ska, blues and soul act, with members from Beth n Ben and Brass Knuckle Brass Band. Also supported by massive sherlock and Bellaquair. White Eagle Polish Club Turner. Tickets $10-$20 trybooking.com.
7.30pm THE BEACH BOYS The icons of the Californian sound will play at the National Convention Centre, supported by Busby Marou. Tickets $81.51-$137.58 from ticketek.com.au.
8pm MY DISCO The Melbourne trio return with a new album after five years. They're playing at ANU Bar. Supported by Automat, Agency and Wives. Tickets $20 from ticketek.com.au.
9pm THE ROOM A screening of the infamous "worst film in the world" with full audience participation. Limelight Cinemas Tuggeranong. Tickets $9.50-$11.50. See tuggeranong.limelightcinemas.com.au.
From 8am YASS RODEO All the action is on at Yass Showground. Gates open from 8am. First performance at 3pm, second at 6pm. Bar and canteen available. See abcra.com.au.
From 8.30am NATIVE PLANT SALE It's the last chance to buy plants produced from cuttings and seeds from within the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Take a bag or box. 8.30am–11am in the carpark behind the Crosbie Morrison Building. Plants $3 and $5. See anbgfriends.org.au
10am CHEESE CLASS Join Canberra artisan cheesemaker Gurkan Yeniceri and learn the delicate art of making Camembert. Canberra Environment Centre, Acton. Tickets $80 from ecoaction.com.au.
From 10am B&S BALL The Bungendore B&S ball and ute muster is on with country music bands, food, drink and more. Includes Sunday recovery breakfast. $95-$120. 18+ Bungendore Showground. See bungendorebns.com
From 11am IMPACT COMICS FESTIVAL Meet comic creators and buy comics at Impact Comics in Garema Place. 11am-4pm. See facebook.com. After party from 4pm at Reload Bar and Games.
2.30pm MUSICA DA CAMERA Musical director Jonathan McFeat will conduct Musica da Camera String Orchestra in an afternoon of string music, spanning the baroque period to the 20th century. Holy Covenant Anglican Church, Cook. Tickets $15-$25 (under 15 free) from iwannaticket.com.au.
4pm ROLLER DERBY FINAL The final battle for the Canberra Roller Derby League 2015 season. The Black 'n' Blue Belles will fight the Brindabelters in the bronze final, then the Surly Griffins battle the Red Bellied Black Hearts for the big one. Doors open at 3pm, first game at 4pm, final at 6.30pm. Tickets $12-$20 from moshtix.com.au.
5.30pm PROGRESSIVE DINNER Start at Hotel Queanbeyan for canapes and then move on to the Tourist Hotel for mains and Walsh's Hotel for dessert, with all profits from the night going to the Queanbeyan Children's Special Needs Group. Tickets $80 from hwp.com.au.
6.30pm SUNSET CINEMA Night two of Sunset Cinemas – watch Matt Damon movie The Martian (M). National Botanic Gardens. Tickets $12-$20 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
7pm CAPITALS CLASH The UC Capitals will play Adelaide Lightning at AIS Arena. Tickets from ticketek.com.au.
7pm THE BEEHIVE An evening of worldly jazz and Afro Cuban jazz tunes by local musicians plus Cuban ballet musical director, Osmar "Chiky" Salazar. Westside Acton Park Tickets $55 per person including complimentary drink and canapes from trybooking.com.
7.30pm BUSH DANCE Non stop dancing at the Yarralumla Woolshed. Wear your rhinestones and cowboy boots. Part of SpringOut, Canberra's gay pride festival. Tickets $20-$30 on the door. Cash only. 18+ See facebook.com
8pm MISS INK FINAL The 18 Miss Ink finalists and 12 Miss Tattoo finalists from around the country will compete for the national titles at the Basement. Also live music. Tickets $28.60 from moshtix.com.au.
8pm STEPHEN FRY The British actor, author, comedian and television presenter is in the country touring his show Telling Tales. National Convention Centre Canberra. Sold out.
9am RAINBOW PAWS A family friendly dog walk in memory of prominent Canberran Sylvie Stern, who championed the LGBTIQ community and loved animals. Meet at Westside Acton Park and walk to Tilley's. See facebook.com
10am PAWS N' PEOPLE An annual dog-friendly market with free advice, sausage sizzle, face painting and more to raise awareness and funds for local animal rescue groups and wildlife conservation. 10am-3pm. Oatley Court, Belconnen. See belcopets.com.au/pawsnpeople.
2pm CELLO CONCERT The last in the David Pereira Presents series of concerts, Davis will be joined by fellow cellist Rachel Scott. Ainslie Arts Centre. Tickets $10-$20 from agac.com.au.
3.30pm CHAMBER MUSIC Soprano Louise Page, pianist Phillipa Candy, members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and flautist Janet Webb will perform vocal and chamber music. Free. 3.30pm-4.30pm. National Portrait Gallery. See portrait.gov.au.
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