Hello June and hello winter, the season of frozen windscreens, mulled wine and puffer jackets. The Canberra region is offering a smorgasbord of events and activities to keep you roasty, toasty and fulfilled all month long.
Beaver Galleries: Presents two new exhibitions: Dianne Fogwell’s Reflection, and Marcelle Olivier’s A delicate endurance. Beaver Galleries, Deakin, 1-17 June;beavergalleries.com.au
Mt Ainslie Music Club: The community ensemble meets for improvisation every first Thursday of the month 8-10pm, Ainslie Arts Centre; ainslieandgorman.com.au
Coterie: Bring their Honey Dance With Me tour to Transit Bar, Thursday 1 June 7.30pm; tickets.oztix.com.au
Pop Up Party: Jazida Productions presents a cabaret show, DJ dance party, hands-on activities, a flash mob, food drinks and more. Haig Park, Friday 2 June from 5pm; jazidaproductions.com
Cheezy Grin, Black Iris and He Covets: Bring old school metal, metalcore and nu-metal to The Front, Lyneham, 2 June 6pm; events.humanitix.com
Smith’s Alternative: Irish Jam each Friday from 4pm; Comedy Open Mic, first Sunday of the month 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Ngura Pulk-Epic Country: One of the largest First Nation community art projects, created and directed by the Anangu people. National Gallery of Australia, 3 June-8 October; nga.gov.au
The Mirror – Angles of Resistance: Explores Peter Maloney’s practice with the perspective of his queer sexuality. Canberra Contemporary Art Space Lakeside, until 3 June; ccas.com.au
Book of the Month: Tempo Theatre presents Book of the Month, a funny 1950s English comedy for all to enjoy. Get together a group of friends and come along for a couple of hours of entertainment and good laughs. It is sure to brighten your day! Belconnen Community Theatre, until 3 June; canberraticketing.com.au
National Portrait Gallery: Marks Reconciliation Week with a highlights tour in Be a Voice for Generations. Until 3 June; portrait.gov.au
First Nations Film Festival: This online event returns as part of Reconciliation Week with award-winning films exploring First Nation cultures screening with Live Chat options. Until 3 June; full program at fanforcetv.com
Gulgawarnigu – Thinking of something, someone: A collection of digital works from young artists from Ngarluma country. National Portrait Gallery, 3 June-2 October; portrait.gov.au
Landcare4Singles: A unique twist on speed dating, participants work together to plant native trees and shrubs in ten minutes before moving on to the next person. Meeting at Lanyon High, Saturday 3 June 9am; eventbrite.com.au
Dusty Springfield in Concert: Sheena Crouch presents the 60th Anniversary Celebration Tour of the renowned artist. The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 3 June 8pm; theq.net.au
Elvis by Anthony Petrucci: The Melbourne-born and world-renowned tribute artist brings his new show which follows the king’s career from inception to the end. Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo NSW, Saturday 3 June 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
Garry Starr Performs Everything: Actor and comedian Damien Warren-Smith performs as his alter-ego through every performance style thinkable to save live theatre. The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 3 June 7.30pm; theq.net.au
Troy Kinne: The award-winning stand-up comedian brings his Made Wrong tour to The Street Theatre, City West, 3 June 8pm; thestreet.org.au
Enigma: The solo exhibition from Madhumita Satpathi is made up of striking life-like images. Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines, Hall until 4 June; capitalwines.com.au
Student| Teacher: An exhibition celebrating the works of the many children and adults undertaking classes at Canberra Potters. Canberra Potters Gallery, until 4 June; canberrapotters.com.au
bad vibrations: Francis Kenna presents a series of experiments in materials in an exploration of the way our minds perceive things. Canberra Contemporary Art Space, Manuka, until 4 June; cas.com.au
Maruki Community Orchestra: Presents a program featuring works by Gioacchino Rossini, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Sibelius. Albert Hall, Sunday 4 June 3pm; marukicommunityorchestra.org.au
War in Cities: Objects collected from battlefields and audio-visual materials from the International Committee of the Red Cross come together in this powerful exhibition. Gorman Arts Centre, until 6 June; hainslieandgorman.com.au
Professor Hyatt’s Tarot: A collection of unique tarot cards based on the paintings of Professor John Hyatt. Smith’s Alternative, 6 June-4 July; hyattstarot.weebly.com
New Perspectives: The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra presents Beethoven’s charming Septet, large-scale chamber music for strings and winds at its finest. We also hear Louise Farrenc’s brilliant Nonet, full of rich textures and intricate scoring, in New Perspectives. Celebrate the Orchestra’s 10th anniversary with their 2023 Concert Season. Albert Hall, Tuesday 6 June 7pm; arco.org.au
Austrian Canberra Choir: Present You Raise Me Up’ A concert that will lift your spirit at Wesley Music Centre, Wednesday 7 June 12.40pm; wesleycanberra.org.au
Variations: Ceramic artist Susie McMeekin explores the variations of form with traditional wood firing techniques. Canberra Potters Gallery, 8 June-9 July; canberrapotters.com.au
Lauren Kalman: The Detroit-based visual artist displays her contemporary exhibition Embodied Subject: Performance, Craft, and the Body at the ANU School of Art and Design Gallery, until 8 June; soad.cass.anu.edu.au
Shad & Pete Save the World: The comedians solve all your problems with a couple of special guests along the way. Smith’s Alternative, Thursday 8 June 7pm; smithsalternative.com
The Waltz: A production of Goulburn-based playwright David Cole’s celebration of life, inspired by the stories of The Push, a Sydney-based group of nonconformists. The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 9-10 June; theq.net.au
ANU Classics Museum: Voluntary guides conduct free tours on the second Friday of each month at 11am in the A D Hope Building, ANU; call 0438 883 373.
The Jane Barnes Band: A family project during lockdown soon turned into a much-loved entertainment, Jane has decided it is time to hit the road and tour New South Wales. Jane, the band and special guests Mahalia and Jimmy Barnes come to Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo, 10-11 June; tallagandrahill.com.au
Photo Access: Launches three new exhibitions exploring the ecological challenges our world is facing: Chris Round’s The Grand Scheme, Noah Thompson’s Huon, and Toni Hassan’s Between Presumption and Melancholy. Photo Access, until 10 June; photoaccess.org.au
Kathleen Rhee: Presents a solo exhibition with works to inspire a deep connection with others, our environment and ourselves in Art Everyday. Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore, until 11 June; sukihugh.com.au
Apeiron Baroque: The new Canberra musician presents their second concert for the season, Too Many Strings. Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, Sunday 11 June 5pm; apeiron-baroque.com
Disrupt, Persist, Invent: Discover the stories of the many ways Australians have achieved social change in this exhibition at the National Archives of Australia, until 12 June; naa.gov.au
Daoiri Farrell: One of Ireland’s most beloved singers in recent years brings his sounds to Smith’s Alternative, Tuesday 13 June 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Marry Me A Little: Everyman Theatre presents a tale of two strangers alone and dreaming of each other, studded with Sondheim Broadway classics. ACT Hub, Kingston, 14-24 June; acthub.com.au
Spanish Film Festival: Deep dive into the wonders of Spanish culture and art with an exceptional line-up of 32 films to enjoy. Palace Electric Cinema, 14 June-5 July; spanishfilmfestival.com
Cabaret De Paris: A celebration of old-fashioned show-girl glamour with the skills of aerial pole artists, dancers, comedy and circus in this burlesque extravaganza. Canberra Theatre Centre, 15-16 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
On Becoming: First solo exhibition of Wiradjuri woman Jessika Spencer in which the artist weaves together traditional and contemporary practices. COX Gallery, Kingston, until 15 June; coxarchitecture.com.au
Photography is Dead! Long Live Photography!: Students from ANU’s School of Art & Design celebrate the life and death of photography as we know it. PhotoAccess, Griffith, Thursday 15 June 6pm; facebook.com/photoaccess
Garrick Ohlsson: Returns to wow Australian audiences with works of musical imagination. Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 15 June 7pm; musicaviva.com.au
Home, I’m Darling: Canberra Rep performs the Laura Wade play about a struggling 1950s housewife trying to fit in a 2018 world. Canberra Rep Theatre, 16 June-1 July; canberrarep.org.au
Sing Australia: Weekly sessions at: Belconnen, Thursday 9.30am; Duntroon, Monday 7.30pm; Greenway, Monday 1pm. Costs apply; singaustralia.com.au
Kippax Marketplace: Indoor market at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 8am-12pm; free entry.
Canberra Choral Society: Celebrates more than 70 years of fine choral music with the Coming Home concert. Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, Saturday 17 June 6pm; trybooking.com
Brushes with the Bush: A collection of works in charcoal and oil paints spanning the 28 years of Canberra artist Jenny Gibson’s practice. Australian National Capital Artists Gallery, Dickson, until 18 June; anca.net.au
Community Market: Monthly market at Calwell shopping centre on the 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-3pm, and Queanbeyan Park on the 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm.
Potrait23 Identity: Portraiture leaves the canvas and becomes 3D in this experimental exhibition. National Portrait Gallery, until 18 June; portrait.gov.au
When the Lights Go Out: Artist Sam Suttie perfectly blends the real with the surreal in this collection of oil paintings. Tyger Gallery, Yass, until 18 June; tygergallery.com.au
Lunchulele: Every Monday 12.30-1.30pm, ukulele players perform at Smith’s Alternative; smithsalternative.com
Pony: Australia’s answer to Fleabag, Hazel is ready to pop pregnant but not ready to accept life changes with motherhood in this hilarious show from Briallen Clarke. Canberra Theatre Centre, 22-24 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
In His Words: Multi-platform creator Creswick presents a live music cinematic response to the experiences of being a dad in Voices of Fatherhood. The Street Theatre, 23-25 June; thestreet.org.au
Pop Up Party: Jazida Productions presents a cabaret show, DJ dance party, hands-on activities, a flash mob, food drinks and more. Civic Square, Friday 23 June 5pm; jazidaproductions.com
Night Markets: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anketell Street, Tuggeranong.
Boho Luxe Market: Returns to bring a taste of Byron Bay to chilly Canberra with workshops, stalls, psychic readers, snacks and much more. Exhibition Park in Canberra, 24-25 June; boholuxemarket.com
Vegan Market: A showcase of like-minded businesses offering a vegan-centric experience, from stall holders to Vegan DJs, ice cream and physic readings. Exhibition Park, 24-25 June; theveganmarket.com.au
The Little Burley Market: Bringing gourmet food and artisan handicrafts lakeside each week. Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, Saturday 9am-1.30pm; thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Capital Region Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal produce and gourmet goods at EPIC, Saturdays 7-11.30am; capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
The Llewellyn Choir: Presents a program of French music in A Winter Concert: Durufle and Boulanger. Wesley Uniting Church, Saturday 24 June 9.30am; trybooking.com
Decadence and Debauchery: Returns with an incredible cast of local and interstate performers in a not-for-the-faint-of-heart performance. Verity Lane, Sydney Building, 24 June 8pm; events.humanitix.com
Rocketman-Flying Solo: Greg Andrew, regarded as the premier Elton John tribute act, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Yellow Brick Road album. The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 24 June 8pm; theq.net.au
Settled / Unsettled: The universal language of art explores the personal and shared issues faced by Australia’s refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic Square until 25 June; cmag.com.au
Billy Ocean: The R&B legend plays some of his greatest hits at the Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre, Sunday 25 June 8pm; premier.ticketek.com.au
Old Bus Depot Markets: The much-loved markets continue at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Sundays 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au
Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Hunt for second-hand treasure in front of South.Point, Tuggeranong, Sundays 9am-3pm.
Trash and Treasure: Hunt for second-hand goods, fresh produce and homewares every Sunday at the Jamison Centre, 7am-12.30pm; trashandtreasuremarketjamison.com.au
Behind-the-Scenes History Tour: Go behind the scenes of Canberra’s oldest public building and see its evolution. Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, every Wednesday and Friday 10.30am-2pm; canberraglassworks.com
Christmas in July: A winter wonderland of Christmas festivities – markets, mulled wine, melted cheese and live entertainment. National Rose Gardens, 29 June-2 July; christmasinjuly.com.au
Piers Lane: The UK-based Australian pianist performs a program by piano greats Rachmaninov and Chopin. Snow Concert Hall, Canberra Grammar School, Thursday 29 June 7pm; snowconcerthall.com
International Gin Festival: Hosted by the Australian Gins Distillers Association, come dive into the world of gin through informative and fun masterclasses. University of Canberra, 30 June-1 July; ginevents.com.au
Craft ACT: Hosts two new exhibitions – Speculation Nation: Making Utopia, a seven artist collab; and 2022 CO:LAB, the culmination of a year-long professional development program. Craft ACT, London Circuit, until 1 July; craftact.org.au
Belconnen Arts Centre: Shows four new exhibitions: Annika Romeyn’s Body of Work; Emma Rani Hodges’ The voice of fire shakes me awake, wild flowers bloom under trees that turn to ashes; The National Exhibition’s 100 Canberra; and open ceramic works, Hold. Until 2 July; belcoarts.com.au
Festival of Everyday Art: Encouraging locals to take the time to look at our city with workshops, treasure hunts and walkable treasure trails. Until 16 July; full program at events.canberra.com.au
Baayangalibiyaay: Lucy Simpson presents a story of materiality and memory encompassed in the art of glassmaking. Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, until 16 July; canberraglassworks.com
untitled (walam-wunga.galang): Jonathon Jones celebrates the practice of grinding seeds to make flour in this collaborative exhibition. National Gallery of Australia, until 23 July; nga.gov.au
Feared + Revered: Explore feminine spiritual power through the ages in this exhibition on loan from the British Museum, National Museum of Australia, until 27 August; nma.gov.au
Changing From From to From: Immersive multimedia creations marry culture, traditions and science, history, and political events in this exhibition from Haegue Yang. National Gallery of Australia, until 24 September; nga.gov.au
Dancing Queen Dining Experience: Enjoy a three-course meal while being serenaded with a theatre performance dedicated to the songs of ABBA. Templo Theatre, City West, until 30 November; explorehidden.com
Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People: Discover the story of Canberra as the place where nationhood found a home – the people, places and history that make up this city and region. Canberra Museum and Gallery, ongoing; cmag.com.au
Blueprint: Discover objects which helped shape Australia at the new permanent interactive exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House; moadoph.gov.au
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