Capital Life: What's on in the Canberra arts scene from Saturday, June 10, 2023

Ceramicist Susie McMeekin's show explores gentle variations of form and the tradition of woodfiring through the material exploration of clay. It's on at Canberra Potters Gallery until July 9. See: canberrapotters.com.au.

At 2pm on Saturday, June 10, former politician Michael Yabsley - a commentator, an influencer, an art collector, and a lamp designer - will open Jane Millington's Sea Poems, in which she uses soft and strong lines to create different depictions of water, and Carlos Barrios's Del amor y los animales, a show that explores the feeling of loving another, expressions of love for animals and nature. The exhibitions run until July 9. See: aarwungallery.com.au.

At Canberra Contemporary Art Space Manuka, Isobel Rayson and Nick Stranks's second collaborative exhibition continues the artists' shared exploration of memory, belonging, and a sense of place to create narratives drawn from personal experiences. The exhibition is on until June 18. See: ccas.com.au.

Draw while listening to Canberra vocal trio Gracenotes as they sing an eclectic mix of harmonies inspired by contemporary, traditional folk, gospel and American genres. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities. Free, no bookings required. This program is wheelchair accessible. National Portrait Gallery, Sunday June 11, 1pm-3pm. See: portrait.gov.au.

Everyman Theatre presents this show that uses songs by Stephen Sondheim to tell a bittersweet tale of two single strangers, alone in their studio apartments but not far apart, who imagine talking to each other. ACT HUB, June 14 to 24, various dates and times. See: acthub.com.au.

Rebus Theatre presents this devised theatre exploration that comes out of nearly two years of discussion, workshopping, writing, and rehearsal by people with mental health challenges. It's on at the Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, from June 15 to 17, at various times. See: rebustheatre.com.