Our pick of what's happening in Canberra and surrounds, this long weekend.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
1. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Take in Australia Day in Canberra with the flag raising and citizenship ceremonies, followed by a line-up of musical talent at a bushfire recovery fundraising concert at Commonwealth Park. Bring a picnic rug, grab a bite to eat from the food vans and relax to the sounds of Japanese Wallpaper and Nicole Millar, supported by local Monica Moore. Keep the kids entertained with amusement rides, roving entertainers and a glitter bar. Sunday, 10am-1pm. Stage 88.
2. Road trip for a cause
Show Braidwood some support this weekend at More than a Cul-de-sac. The event will take you on arts, crafts, antiques, food and fashion trails through the historic town. You can also wander through the markets and book fair, try your hand at busking to win a trophy, and you can even buy a firie a beer at The Royal or Braidwood Hotel. Saturday-Monday, 12pm-3pm. Wallace Street, Braidwood.
3. A night away
Head out to Captain's Flat Hotel for Raise the Run Fest, a two-day music fundraiser. Playing out over two stages will be a line-up headlined by folk singer Jeff Lang, and also includes local acts including Ben Chackravorty, Blue Cheese Rats, Blues Resurrection, Bo, Den Hanrahan, Kopasetic, Kristabelle and The Southern Jubilee Ringers and Los Chavos. There will also be a craft market, silent auctions and barefoot bowls. There are two free camping and van sites at Winchester Park and Wilkinson's Oval, only a short walk from Raise The Fun Fest. Friday, 6pm-midnight and Saturday, 12pm-midnight. Tickets are $38.80 from Moshtix.
4. Go green
Turn your apartment into an urban jungle (or add to your growing indoor forest) when The Jungle Collective comes to Canberra this weekend. Previous events have seen the team bring more than 150 different species with them including fiddle leaf, giant birds of paradise, mothers in law tongues and lots of ferns. There will also be donation boxes set up for a bush fire appeal. The team will also donate dollar for dollar, up to $10,000, with all funds split between the Australian Red Cross, Animals Australia and Greening Australia. Saturday, 8am-4pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Causeway Hall. Free event but people are asked to register at Eventbrite.
5. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn
Revisit (or possibly, experience for the first time) the epic love story Gone With The Wind on the big screen. The 1939 film tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh). It follows her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), who is married to his cousin Melanie (Olivia de Havilland) and goes on to show O'Hara's subsequent marriage to Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). Friday, 10.30am. Tickets are $12 from shop.nfsa.gov.au.