Music, a little bit of mayhem and magical costumes are all in store for those who travel to the gorgeous Nimmitabel village. Saturday 6 May | Parkes Place West, Parkes | Festival 2023 Library staff will also be giving out doggy treats and Bookshop discount vouchers on the day!

Bring along your furry best friend and strike a pose-you’ll be able to take home a printed copy of your photograph. The National Library of Australia are celebrating the launch of NLA Publishing’s new book, Australia’s Dogs with free outdoor ‘pawtrait’ sessions at the Library. So…someone let the dogs out at the National Library of Australia. Pawtraits: A Celebration of Australia’s Dogs

This private walking tour is designed to help you discover the approach to garden management, the species selection, and the role that the landscaping team play in communicating the architect’s vision for the precinct-perfect for anyone interested in gardens and gardening.įriday 5 until Sunday 7 May | 1 Parliament Drive, Canberra City | Book here.

Visit Australian Parliament House to experience the courtyard gardens bursting with autumn colours. Oh, and there are dinner show tickets available so you can skip the restaurant queue and be served right at your table!įriday 5 May | 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah | Book here. Get ready for plenty of fun as fabulous Apprenteasers vie for the title of The Apprentease ACT 2023! This open level contest welcomes performers from all backgrounds as they compete to win the Burlesque Excellence Award, mentorship and sponsored prizes. Thursday 4 until Saturday 6 May | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra City | Book here. While the show’s description is a bit crypt-ic, what we can surmise is it’ll be burlesque meets comedy meets rock music meets cabaret meets dancing meets…Dracula. With a warning on the website that this is a “Live stage show experience featuring adult themes, partial nudity and coarse language” this show isn’t for the young or fang-hearted. Special Events and Festivals Dracula’s: The Resurrection Tourīilled as The Gold Coast’s ultimate nightlife experience, Dracula’s Cabaret is making its way south this May and we’re bloody (sorry) excited. Looking for even more to do in Canberra? Check out our What’s On section to find hundreds of events happening around town.

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