Bushfire Art Appeal
Aarwun Gallery director Robert Stephens is appealing to people who have artworks they no longer enjoy or require and think that other people might enjoy, to donate them to the gallery's bushfire appeal. The works will be distributed to those who would like to replace paintings they have lost in the fires. Aarwun Gallery is at 11 Federation Square, Gold Creek, Nicholls. Phone: 6230 2055. Email: aarwuncanberra@bigpond.com.
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Saturday
Peter Pan - the Musical
11am: Child Players ACT presents an original musical adaptation by BJ Anyos and Georgia Pike of the story about a boy who refuses to grow up. Canberra Rep Theatre (Theatre 3). Also 2pm. Tickets $18. stagecenta.com.
The Little Mermaid
2pm: Ickle Pickle Productions is presenting the Disney musical at Belconnen Theatre. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid who is longing to explore the world above water and who gives up her voice to find love. Various times until January 25. Tickets $30/$25. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au.
Catch Jazida
8pm: Jazida (Rachel Reid) is premiering her newest show, described as a noir burlesque extravaganza, in which a thief is on the loose with a private eye on the case as she flees through every speakeasy, cabaret club, circus tent and burlesque bar in town. The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre. Also Sunday at 8pm. Tickets $33. Adults only. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Sunday
M16's exhibitions
Noon: M16 is beginning 2020 with multiple exhibitions. Unnatural Histories by Dan Power and Luke Hadland is an investigation into the anthropogenic erosion of biodiversity in the natural world. Sian Watson's Migration is an investigation into the movement and environmental displacement of humans and birds. A Month of Sundays by Brenda Goggs contains woven tapestries that provide glimpses of iconic Australian moments and explore Australian identity. Until 5pm. Until February 2, 2020. m16artspace.com.au.
An Evening With David Sedaris
7.30pm: The American author and humourist will be in the Canberra Theatre for an evening of stories, observations, a Q&A and book signings. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
Next week
Thursday
Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
11am: The Australian Ballet presents this narrated adaptation of the Tchaikovsky ballet aimed at children three years and up. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. Also 2pm and 4pm. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
In Conversation with Anneka Losik: Pop Culture Obsession
1pm: Join collector Anneka Losik as she discusses her love of pop culture - including Harry Potter, Terry Pratchett and board games - and her passion for collecting. Canberra Museum and Gallery.
Italian mandolin music
7.30pm: Mandolin virtuoso Carlo Aonzo and his Trio will join forces with the Canberra Mandolin Orchestra and the Dante Musica Viva Choir at the Italian Cultural Centre, 80 Franklin Street, Forrest. Tickets $20/$15, available at the door or online at eventbrite.com (fees apply) or call 0407 431 332.
New films
Bad Boys for Life (MA15+): Marcus, now a police inspector, and Mike, in a midlife crisis, join the newly created elite team of the Miami police department to take down a ruthless drug cartel leader. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in the third Bad Boys movie.
The Biggest Little Farm (PG): Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 81 hectares of land outside Los Angeles.
Bombshell (M): A group of women working at Fox News expose the culture of sexual harassment there, especially the behaviour of its head, Roger Ailes. Based on a true story. Stars Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow and Margot Robbie.
Dolittle (PG): Widowed Dr John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr), a veterinarian in Victorian England, living with his menagerie of animals, sets sail on an adventure when the queen (Jessie Buckley) falls ill, in search of a cure.
Go! (PG): When Jack (William Lodder) and his single mother (Frances O'Connor) move to a small town in Western Australia, he soon gets involved in the competitive world of go-kart racing.