6.15pm SILVIA COLLOCA A woman of many talents – professional actress and opera singer, published author, blogger and cook – Silvia Colloca is next up in University House's Meet the Chef dinner series with her third cookbook, La Dolce Vita, based on her recent successful SBS TV series. Hear Silvia in conversation with our very own Natasha Rudra and enjoy food inspired by her book. $85 from unihouse.anu.edu.au.

7pm JEZABELS The four-piece are on the road again with their third album Synthia. Supported by Ali Barter. ANU Bar. $50 from moshtix.com.au. 18+.

8pm JOSH EARL Comedian Josh Earl, who has worked across TV, radio and print and sold out 11 Melbourne International Comedy Festival seasons, is performing at Uni Pub, and supported by local comedians. Doors open at 7.30pm. $22-$25 from comedyact.com.au/event/uni-pub-comedy-club-josh-earl/.

8pm KINGFISHA Brisbane's Kingfisha will launch their new album Offered it Up at Transit Bar. $20 from moshtix.com.au. 18+.

9.30am ST JOHN'S COMMUNITY FAIR A traditional community event with entertainment, stalls, homemade jams and cakes, craft, books, food and plants on Constitution Ave in Reid. 9.30am-1.30pm. Free entry.

10am CANBERRA CARES A festival celebrating carers from all over Canberra with entertainment, woodfired pizza, musicians and face painting for kids. 10am-2pm. Carers ACT, 80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt. Free.

From 2pm THE FORAGE The street food event is on again at Little National in Barton. There will be food and produce from local cafes, food trucks, wineries and breweries, plus live entertainment. 2-7pm. Free entry.

2pm FOLK DANCING: Learn dances from around the world at Hackett Community Centre. Suitable for all ages. 2-4pm. $10 entry per family.

6pm MEET THE BREWER Kevin Hingston from local brewer PACT Beer will be at The Durham and there will be some of their new and limited beers on tap. Free entry.

6pm ROLLER DERBY Get trackside as roller derby returns to Canberra with the Black 'n' Blue Belles taking on the Red Bellied Black Hearts. $5.70-$10 from moshtix.com.au.

6pm and 9.30pm QUEANBEYAN DRIVE-IN The new drive-in movies in Queanbeyan launches tonight with two screenings: Hotel Transylvania at 6pm and Nightmare on Elm Street at 9.30pm. $10-$15 from driveinmovies.com.au.

7pm CIRCUIT BREAKER: A performance by Narrabundah College drama students presented as part of Mental Health Week 2016 presenting insights into mental health including discussion of mental health in our schools and communities. Belconnen Arts Centre. Performance is free but seats must be reserved at belconnenartscentre.com.au.

7.30pm and 9.30pm MATT OKINE The host of triple j breakfast and ABC TV's How Not to Behave is bringing his self-titled 2016 Australian comedy tour to The Street Theatre. $35 from thestreet.org.au.

7.30pm OTHELLO Bell Shakespeare presents its final two performances of the Shakespearean tragedy at The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. Starring Ray Nee Chong as Othello and Yalin Ozucelik as Iago. Also 2pm. $78.50-$93.50 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

7.30pm SHOW TUNES The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire performs songs from musicals old and new including Evita, Les Miserables, Matilda and The Sound of Music. Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Also Sunday at 5pm. $25-$30 from theq.net.au.

8pm THE NORMAL HEART Larry Kramer's play, presented by Everyman Theatre, shows the response to what was ground zero of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984. Canberra Theatre Centre. $30-$35 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

8pm SUNHAUS Brisbane-based indie rock band Sunhaus continue their 'Bobby' tour in Canberra and will be playing at 8pm at Transit Bar. $10 at the door. 18+.

8pm SAN LAZARO Melbourne-based Latin band San Lazaro will bring their distinct sound to Canberra as part of their La Despedida album tour at the ANU Bar. Supported by Los Chavos. $25 from moshtix.com.au.

9pm MISS INK AND MISS TATTOO FINALS Thirty finalists from around the country will compete for the national titles of Miss Ink Australia 2016 and Miss Tattoo Australia 2016. There will also be live music. The Basement. $24.95 from moshtix.com.au.

From 10am RURAL FIRE SERVICE OPEN DAY The annual open day has face painting, a petting zoo, jumping castle, food and drinks, plus firefighter demonstrations, displays including vehicles to climb on, and you can buy helicopter joy flights. 10am-3pm. RFS helicopter base, David Warren Avenue, just off the Monaro Hwy at Hume. Free entry and free parking. See esa.act.gov.au/actrfs/get-involved/come-to-an-rfs-event/actrfs-open-day/.

11am WEBERS CIRCUS WILD WEST SHOW A show for all ages with acrobats, clowns, trick ponies and dogs, silks, juggling and more. Also Saturday at 3 and 7pm. Clive Steele Avenue, Monash. $15-$40 from 0448 247 287.

7.30pm LOVE SONGS Listen to some of the great love songs of the past 50 years performed by Australian music legends Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky. Also 4pm. The Street Theatre. $55-$59 from thestreet.org.au.

5pm WICKED Free-Rain's production of the Broadway musical about the witches of Oz is on at the Canberra Theatre. Also at 11am and Saturday at 1.30pm and 8pm. $30-$80 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.

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