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March 19
Big Eyes (M): Based on the true story of the Keanes. Husband Walter (Christoph Waltz) took credit for the art created by his wife Margaret (Amy Adams).
Home (PG): Young Tip (Rihanna) embarks on a road trip with alien Oh (Jim Parsons) after Earth is taken over by the Boov and humans are relocated.
Insurgent (M): Beatrice (Shailene Woodley) must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.
Love is Strange (M): John Lithgow and Alfred Molina play a longtime couple who are forced to live apart when one loses his job.
Run All Night (MA): A hitman (Liam Neeson) must take on his former boss to protect his estranged son and his family.
'71 (MA): Private Gary Hook (Jack O'Connell) is abandoned in Belfast and must find his way to safety.
That Sugar Film (PG): Damon Gameau documents the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body.
Saturday
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANT SALE
8.30am: The Australian Native Plant Society's autumn sale is on in the Southern Car Park at the Australian National Botanic Gardens until 1.30pm or sold out. A list of plants for sale is available from nativeplantscanberra.asn.au.
ANTIQUES FAIR
10am: At Albert Hall, the 2015 Autumn Antique and Collectables Fair has 23 antique dealers from around Australia bringing items ranging in period from Georgian to Art Nouveau.. Entry: Adults: $7, concession $5, children 14 and under free. Until 5pm, also open Sunday 10am to 4pm.
BIRTHDAYS AT BAC
5pm: Birthdays at Belconnen Arts Centre celebrates the birthdays of famous composers with the Canberra Choral Society and guests. Artistic director Tobias Cole has put together a program of music including works by J.S. Bach, Nigel Butterley, Judith Clingan, Arvo Pärt, John Rutter, Heinrich Schütz, Jean Sibelius and Martin Wesley-Smith. Tickets $15-$42: trybooking.com/120155.
MARY POPPINS
8pm: Free Rain Theatre Company's production of the musical about a magical nanny who brings joy and wonder back to the Banks family features memorable songs such as A Spoonful of Sugar. Canberra Theatre. Tickets $55-$105.Bookings: 62752700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE
8,30pm: Canberra's own comedy twins are performing in the Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre with their new show Who Dares Twins. Tickets $25. It's part of the Canberra Comedy Festival. Bookings: 62752700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Sunday
DRAW TOGETHER
11am: An all-ages art-making event in response to works of art is on at the National Gallery of Australia. Children must be accompanied. Meet at the information desk. $12/$10 members (includes materials). Bookings: nga.gov.au.
MATTY GREY
1pm: Age-less 2: Game On is a comedy show for children about games. It's on at the Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre as part of the Canberra Comedy Festival. Tickets $17. Bookings: 62752700 or canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
ART SONG
3pm: Art Song Canberra's next concert, Yes, but do you know ...?, will take place in the Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest. It will be given by Sarahlouise Owens (soprano) and Colleen Rae-Gerrard (piano) and feature lesser-known works by composers such as Berlioz and Britten. Admission, including program and light refreshments: Full price $35. Concessions $30. Art Song Canberra Members $25. Full-time students $15. Tickets available only at the door. Phone: 6286 7373.
YOU ARE HERE
4pm: As part of the You Are Here Festival, F--- Decaf from The Cutting Room Floor is a play about two friends discussing their love lives over coffee. It takes place in a cafe – The As You Like It Cafe in The Street Theatre, Childers Street, Civic, Admission is free but seats are limited: bookings thestreet.org,au.