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From pop-up champagne bars to fun theater, Christmas lights, markets and more, here’s what’s happening this week in Canberra.
Two Twenty Somethings decides never to be stressed over anything again. Ever.
This hilarious comedy wins the award for ‘best name ever’ and sums up life as a Millennial in Australia, complete with pants, edamame and existential fear.
December 9-14 | Canberra Theater Center | canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/two-twenty-somethings
See Mis 106.3 Mixmas Christmas Lights Trail!
It’s starting to look like Christmas, Canberra – and HerCanberra and Mix 106.3 Mixmas Christmas Lights Trail has arrived!
For some, it may not feel like Christmas until the back of our legs starts to stick to plastic chairs, or you can not escape Mariah in the mall, but true Canberrans know that it is not Christmas until you have navigated the best Canberra Christmas light display using Mix106.3 Mixmas Christmas Lights!
mix106.com.au/competition/mix106-3s-mixmas-lights-trail
The house of bubbles
Start the weekend with a glass of champagne in the beautiful surroundings of The National Rose Garden this afternoon, when The House of Bubbles shows up from 6 p.m. 16.00 to sunset.
Can’t make it tonight? Go to Norgrove Park in Kingston from kl. 14 both Saturday and Sunday.
Chairs, tables and rugs available – just gather your colleagues and friends! Bookings are preferred for larger groups.
16.00 until sunset, Friday 3 December in the National Rose Garden | 14.00 Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of December in Norgrove Park, Kingston | facebook.com
Christmas Village Markets at Haig Park Village Markets
With Christmas just around the corner, Haig Park Village Markets will get Braddon in a party mood with their very own Christmas Village Markets throughout December, with cheerful theme market days on Sunday in December.
Imagine a summer party with drinks, live Christmas songs, string quartets and Christmas-themed market stalls that combine to delight your senses. Culinary delicacies from the region, fresh ingredients, handicrafts, handmade jewelry, Christmas decorations and much more – all set the stage for a festive Christmas experience among the pine trees in Haig Park.
Kids can make their own gingerbread decorations to hang on the tree or even see the big man in red. Why not sit back with a beer, wine or G&T and take it easy in the summer breeze while listening to a skilled array of local musicians with a charcuterie or cheese board.
Happens on Sunday the 5th, 12th and 19th of December from kl. 9 to 14 | Haig Park, Braddon | haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
The stranger
The Stranger is known as one of the great character studies in modern literature and is the masterpiece of Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus. One of Canberra’s most famous actors, Christopher Samuel Carroll, delivers a fiery intensity performance in this solo atisation of a modern classic at the Ainslie and Gorman Arts Center.
December 8-11 | Ainslie and Gorman Arts Center | agac.com.au/event/the-stranger-by-albert-camus
Health and Wellness in the COVID-Normal, Community Lead (her) s Series
CBR Gals Network has developed Community Lead (here)’s Series with the ACT Office of Women to deliver a seminar and networking event called ‘Health and Wellbeing in the Covid Normal’. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 8 from kl. 17-20 at amBUSH Gallery in Kambri, ANU. Participants will learn about and discuss ongoing health and wellness COVID normal context and how Canberrans can thrive in a positive way while insecurity continues.
Participants will see two two keynote speakers, one presented by registered psychologist Brianna Thomas, the founder of My Colorful Mind Movement, who will focus on strategies for overcoming stress and anxiety. The second keynote will be presented by Legal Scholar, Professor, Co-Director of the 50/50 City 2030 Foundation, Kim Rubenstein, who will discuss the relationship between gender equality and well-being in the covid context. Both Brianna and Kim will then take part in a panel discussion, facilitated by CBR Gal’s founder and president, Rae Knopik.
Following these discussions, attendees of the event can join presenters of CBR Gals-style nibbles and networks, including the opportunity to speak with Brianna and Kim.
Tickets are by donation and include food and wine, seminar materials and the networking event. Funds raised will be donated to Lifeline Canberra.
Wednesday, December 8 at 17-20 | aMBUSH Gallery, ANU | cbrgals.com/product/leathers1
Sunset Cinemas
Gather your friends and family, sit back, relax and see the stars at your new summer room! Open several nights each week from November to February at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
The season is packed with new blockbusters, quirky comedies, award-winning features and cult classics – perfect for a date night, girls night out or some family fun.
Until 26 February 2022 | Australian National Botanic Gardens | sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra
Get in the festive mood at Westfield
In the month of December, Westfield Woden and Westfield Belconnen bring the festive jubilation with Santa Claus photography, craft activities, workshops for decorating gingerbread, snow experiences, gift wrapping and much more!
Read all about it at hercanberra.com.au/city/santa-pet-photos-and-gingerbread-decorating-your-ultimate-guide-to-christmas-at-westfield
Lerida by the lake
Join the Lerida Estate at the Canberra Visitors Center at Regatta Point for an hour of personal wine tasting for two people with delicious antipasto and the best views in town!
One of the team will guide you through five different wines while grazing on meats and cheeses. When your wine tasting ends, take a seat in the wine bar and relax with award-winning wine and views of Lake Burley Griffin.
12.00–20.00 Friday | Canberra Visitor Center, Regatta Point | eventbrite.com.au
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2021
Audience favorite, the National Photographic Portrait Prize, is back bigger and longer this year. This iteration, selected from a national field of records, incorporates photographs from the maelstrom at the end of 2019 and 2020.
That is why they have called it Living Memory to recognize a time like no other. This exhibition always reflects the distinctive vision of Australia’s aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their motifs.
Until January 16 | National Portrait Gallery | portrait.gov.au
Christmas at Marketplace Gungahlin
Let the magic of Christmas begin in the Marketplace, welcome to Santa’s land. Your destination this Christmas.
We have put together the ultimate Christmas time for you. Find Santa’s land outside the BIG W home of Candy Cane Forrest, write a letter to Santa and explore our selection of FREE Kids Workshops!
Price: Free for members of The Hub.
Until December 24 | Marketplace Gungahlin | marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on/christmas-program
Dancing on the street
Join the parade! Friday and Saturday nights come alive up to Christmas with wandering performances around Civic and Braddon.
While enjoying a meal at one of Sydney’s and Melbourne’s many restaurants on Friday night or in Braddon on Saturdays, keep an eye on the streets for a Latin Christmas samba parade, Christmas angels and other Christmas moods. Their dancers will include Liz Lea, Little Dove Performers and Flazeda.
Various Fridays and Saturdays throughout December | See Facebook
Take a picture with Santa in the Canberra Center
That’s right – the big man in red has landed in the Canberra Center, and Santa’s photo sessions are now open!
With COVID security in mind, the crew at the Canberra Center have designed a safe and fun experience for young and old, including photo sessions with sensitive Santa Clauses.
canberracentre.qicgre.com/Promotions/2021/The-Picture-Perfect-Christmas
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