The 2019 M16 Drawing Prize
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The 2019 M16 Drawing Prize has a first prize of $5000, two smaller prizes of $500, and the new People's Choice Award of $1000. Entries close on November 1 at 4pm with the winner announced on November 28 at 7pm. m16artspace.com.au.
Saturday
Free Japanese classics
Various times: This free weekend of Japanese horror films at the National Film and Sound Archive includes Nobuo Nakagawa's The Ghost Story of Yotsuya, about a greedy samurai whose disfigured wife comes back to haunt him. Bookings essential. japanesefilmfestival.net.
Spencer
2pm: A comedy-drama about a family awaiting the arrival of the young son one of them never knew he had. Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Also 8pm. For ages 16+. theq.net.au.
Assassins
2pm: Final performances of Everyman's production of the Stephen Sondheim musical about the assassins - and would-be assassins - of American presidents. Belconnen Theatre. Also 8pm. Tickets: canberraticketing.com.au.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
7.30pm: This concert features a new 1940s program of music and also Glenn Miller favourites such as In The Mood. There will also be guest singers and the Broadway Swing Dancers. Canberra Theatre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
The Woman in the Window
8pm: Final performance of Canberra Rep's production of the Alma De Groen play about women in past and future totalitarian states. Also 2pm. Theatre 3. Tickets at the door one hour before performances. canberrarep.org.au.
The Irresistible
8pm: An exploration of unconscious bias told through multiple parallel narratives that intersect through mystery and sci-fi. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Sunday
L'Heure Exquise
3pm: Art Song Canberra presents The José Carb Trio - José Carb (baritone), Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi (classical guitars) at Wesley Uniting Church, 22 National Circuit, Forrest (cnr. Sydney Avenue). Tickets: trybooking.com/BCIMW or at the door (no EFTPOS).
Wonders of the Human Body
6.30pm: UK physician and journalist Dr Michael Mosley talks about what makes us tick, how to look after yourself and answers questions from the audience. Canberra Theatre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Next week
Wednesday
Tryst
7.30pm: Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky tour their debut album Tryst and perform songs ranging from 1960s and 1980s pop to jazz and chanson. The Playhouse. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Thursday
Handel & Delirious Love
7pm: The Australian Haydn Ensemble will be joined by soprano Sara Macliver and conductor/harpsichordist Benjamin Bayl in a program featuring works by Handel, Avison after Domenico Scarlatti and Alessandra Scarlatti. Albert Hall, Yarralumla. Bookings: 1800 334 388, australianhaydn.com.au or at the door.
Zero Gravity
7.30pm: Kate Miller-Heidke's music melds indie-pop, folk and opera. She will appear with Keir Nuttall. The Canberra Theatre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
The Fearless Comedy Gala
7.30pm: This year's line-up includes Claire Hooper, Susie Youssef, Double Denim, Chris Ryan, Ryan Coffey, Penny Greenhalgh, Tanya Lossano, Sparrow-Folk, Emo Parsonson and Tom Gibson, raising money for survivors of family violence. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
New films
Abominable (G): Three children travel with a Yeti who wants to return to his family in this animated film.
Ad Astra (M): An astronaut (Brad Pitt) goes to the edge of the solar system in search of his long-lost father.
Dora & the Lost City of Gold (PG): Dora goes to high school but soon leads a party to save her parents. Live action.
Good Boys (MA): Three sixth-grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs and being hunted by teenage girls. Not a kids' film.
Rambo V: Last Blood (MA): Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) goes up against a Mexican cartel.