Until August 30
Children love trees: they climb them, build tree houses in them, look at them through windows, watch their leaves change colour. This exhibition, designed to appeal to a younger audience, will hopefully stimulate an even wider appreciation of trees as a subject for interesting and exciting artworks. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. T 6240 6411 or NGA.
August 9-23
My Fair Lady comes to Australia in a new production from the team that created The Pirates of Penzance. Expect extravagant sets, outstanding performances, a veritable fashion parade of costumes and a succession of show-stopping numbers from ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ to ‘Get Me to the Church on Time’. Canberra Theatre, Canberra. T 6275 2700 or My Fair Lady.
August 16-24
A festival that aims to take science out of the textbooks and make it fun and intriguing. Workshops, talks and drama events will all explore the wonder of science and technology. Various venues in Canberra. T 6207 5901 or Science Festival.
July 11-October 12
Over 50 national and Canberra-based institutions are collaborating to present a lively program of exhibitions, conferences and a range of events for everyone with an interest in photography. Various venues.
T: 6262 1534 or National Library of Australia.
September 5-7
See the latest woodworking products and tools and get the chance to talk to members of local woodworking clubs who have displays at the show – perfect if you’re considering taking up woodwork as a hobby. Exhibition Park, Canberra. T 03 8420 5404 or Working with wood.
September 13-October 21
There’s plenty to celebrate as Australia’s premier spring festival turns 21. The exciting theme is ‘Films that shaped our nation’, which will be rendered in blooms. Commonwealth Park, Canberra. T 1300 554 114 or Floriade Australia.
September 28
Enjoy this celebration of German automotive engineering and design. See over 300 vehicles from German manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Porsche and VW. You can also check out the dealer and club displays as well as classic and rare vehicles. Ronds Terrace, Canberra.
T 0439 766 957 or Shannons.
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