March 24: Meet Erin-Claire Barrow - the author and illustrator of The Adventurous Princess and other feminist fairy tales, a book of traditional fairy tales retold and illustrated with a feminist twist. Muse Canberra, 3pm. musecanberra.com.au

March 25: That Poetry Thing: Owen Bullock (ACT) and Les Wicks (NSW). Launch of Bullock's collection Summer Haiku and a reading from Wicks, known for versatility on stage and page. Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St Civic, 7-9pm. Free entry. No open mic.

March 27: Natasha Stott Despoja in conversation with Lieutenant General David Morrison on her new book On Violence. 6pm. Large Theatre, Kambri Cultural Centre. Vote of thanks by ANU Vice Chancellor, Professor Brian Schmidt. anu.edu.au/events

March 28: Poetry at Manning Clark House with Michael Thorley, Lesley Lebcowicz and Melinda Smith. 11 Tasmania Circuit, Forrest, at 7.30 pm. $10 entry, nibbles and wine included.

March 31: Todd Alexander visits Muse to talk with Karen Hardy about his funny, poignant and sharply observed memoir of rural life, Thirty Thousand Bottles of Wine and a Pig Called Helga. Muse Canberra, 3pm. musecanberra.com.au

March 31: First Brush with Poetry for 2019. Enjoy coffee, cake and conversation sprinkled with metaphors and sometimes music. Hear contemporary and traditional voices. Relax in the ambience of the historic Café on Queen, nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek. 15 Queen St, Binalong. Free open mike event. 1.30 for 2pm. Info: 0401 289 178.

April 1: That Poetry Thing: Mel Ree and Kit Kelen (both NSW). Ree is an actor and performer, Kelen a painter and recovering academic. Both are poets. Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic, 7-9pm. Entry $10 waged/ $5 unwaged. Includes open mic.

April 3: At 6pm in the Coombs Lecture Theatre, Fellows Road. ANU. In a free ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author event, Michelle Grattan and Peter Martin will be speaking at the national launch of the MUP/The Conversation book Advancing Australia: Ideas for a Better Country, an essential primer before the 2019 election. Bookings at anu.edu.au/events or 6125 4144.

April 8: That Poetry Thing: Anna Couani (NSW) and  Sarah St Vincent Welch. Double book launch of Couani's Thinking Process (Owl Press) and St Vincent Welch's Open (Rochford Press). Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic, 7-9pm. Entry $5. Includes open mic.

April 9: Melina Marchetta’s latest novel, The Place on Dalhousie, is an unforgettable story about losing love and finding love; about the interconnectedness of lives and the true nature of belonging, from one of our most acclaimed writers. Meet Melina Marchetta, author of the classic Looking for Alibrandi, in conversation with Sean Costello. Muse Canberra, 5.30pm. musecanberra.com.au

April 9: In a free ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author event, Rebecca Huntley will be in conversation with Andrew Leigh on Rebecca’s new Quarterly Essay: Australia Fair, Listening to the Nation, which asks what do Australians want most from their next government? At 6pm in the Small Theatre, Kambri Cultural Centre. ANU. Bookings at anu.edu.au/events or 6125 4144.

April 10: Poetry at the House features Brendan Ryan (Geelong), Hazel Hall (Canberra) and Nicola Bowery (Braidwood). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

April 14: Say Hello is a forthright, honest and rousingly triumphant memoir from a woman who has to live with a highly visible different appearance due to a rare skin condition. This honest, outspoken and thought-provoking memoir by award-winning writer and appearance activist Carly Findlay will challenge all your assumptions and beliefs about what it's like to have a visibly different appearance. In conversation with Ginger Gorman. A partnership between Muse Canberra and The Street Theatre. At The Street Theatre, $15, 3pm. musecanberra.com.au

April 14: Space/military historian Rohan Goyne will present a lecture - Island Lagoon Australia's First Deep Space Tracking Station - The Untold Story,  based on work he's done on a forthcoming book. Gungahlin Library, Hibberson Street, 11am-noon Entry: adults, $10.  rgoyne@grapevine.com.au

April 15: In a free ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author event, Sisonke Msimang will speak about her powerful and challenging new book, The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela, which charts the rise and fall of one of South Africa's most controversial and influential political figures. At 6pm in the China in the World auditorium. In conversation with Chris Wallace. Fellows Lane, ANU. Bookings at anu.edu.au/events or 6125 4144.

April 15: Not Very Quiet Presents: Voices for Refugees Fundraiser for Canberra Refugee support. Open mic - share poems on exile, expatriation, borders and assimilation. Readings from Behrooz Boochani’s No friend but the Mountains, silent auction and special guests. Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic, 7-9pm. Entry by pay what you can afford donation.

April 22: That Poetry Thing: Richard Allen and Steve Armstrong (both NSW): Allen will launch his new book The short story of you and I (UWAP) and Armstrong will share work from his collection Broken Ground (both UWAP). Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic, 7-9pm. Entry $10 waged/ $5 unwaged. Includes open mic.

April 24: Our Corner of the Somme explores how the French remember ANZAC, and how Australia has remembered its Anzacs in France. Join us for a special ANZAC event with the book’s author Romain Fathi in conversation with Frank Bongiorno. At Muse Canberra, 5.30pm. musecanberra.com.au

April 30: Troy Bramston in conversation with Paul Kelly on Troy’s new book, Robert Menzies. 6pm. Small Theatre, Kambri Cultural Centre

May 15: Poetry at the House features Andrew Taylor (Sydney), Lizz Murphy (Binalong) and Keith Harrison (Canberra). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House. Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

May 17: Award-winning screenplay writer and film director Jocelyn Moorhouse will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on Jocelyn's new book, A Memoir of Filmmaking and Motherhood, at 6pm, followed by a screening of Moorhouse's The Dressmaker at 7.15pm. $10. Bookings at nfsa.gov.au

June 12: Poetry at the House features Matt Hetherington (NSW), Penelope Layland and Shane Strange (Canbera). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House. Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

July 10: Poetry at the House features Andy Kissane (Sydney), Lesley Lebkowicz and Suzanne Edgar (Canberra). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

August 14: Poetry at the House features Carol Jenkins (Sydney), David Gilbey (Wagga Wagga) and P.S. Cottier (Canberra) dmission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

September 11: Poetry at the House features Jennifer Harrison (Melbourne), Paul Hetherington (Canberra) and Harry Laing (Braidwood). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings:gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

October 9: Poetry at the House features Robert Gray (Sydney), Owen Bullock and Melinda Smith (Canberra). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

November 13: Poetry at the House features Michael Sharkey (Castlemaine), K.A. Nelson and Jen Webb (Canberra). Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au.

December 11: Poetry at the House features Robyn Rowland (Torquay), Paul Cliff and Kathy Kituai (Canberra ) Admission: $10 waged, $5 unwaged, collected before reading starts at 7.30pm in the Fellows’ Bar of ANU’s University House (1 Balmain Crescent, Acton). Bookings: gpage40@bigpond.net.au

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