Canberra Arts Thingy compiled by Allan Sko
WHO: CSO Down South
WHAT: Brilliant Brass
WHEN: Thu, 5 Sep, 6pm – 7pm (Bar from 5pm)
WHERE: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
CSO Down South returns to TAC with a selection of brilliant brass treasures. The CSO Brass Quintet triumphantly presents the Overture from Mozart’s inimitable and timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute; the vibrant harmonies and dynamic rhythms of eclectic English composer Sir Malcolm Arnold; a glide into Koetsier’s Brass Quintet; then a visit to Bach’s intricate and expressive Fugue in G minor before finishing on the modern classic by Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah. This soul-stirring finale is sure to provide an unforgettable musical experience. Tickets are $38/$32 via Tuggeranong Arts.
WHO: Hot Pot Stories
WHAT: An Afternoon of Cultural Storytelling
WHEN: Sat, 21 Sep, 2-4pm
WHERE: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Ten storytellers bring stories of their ancestors to the stage in a curated program presented by Canberra Slam and IDioM. Join MC and poet Andrew Cox for an afternoon of cultural storytelling. Hear personal stories about the power of the people who shape our lives and enjoy a rich smorgasbord of short stories, all shared in a spirit of openness, courtesy, and respect. FREE and all welcome. Register your ticket via TAC.
WHO: Drum & Space
WHAT: Intergalactic-themed D&B Party
WHEN: Sat 28 Sep, 8pm-Sun 29 Sep, 3am
WHERE: The Vault, Dairy Rd Fyshwick
Dress up as an astronaut, alien, or robot for a night of immersive theatre, electrifying beats, and cosmic adventure within the depths of The Vault. Blast off into a space where reality bends to an intergalactic drum ‘n’ bass soundscape. There will be alien encounters as an otherworldly being wanders among you, offering free drinks and intel on the night’s events.
There will be epic DJ sets as top D&B pilots fuel your interstellar journey with heart pounding beats. And there will be the Grand Finale: witness a triumphant moment of the spaceship finally taking off. Celebrate your collective victory as the night sky explodes with dazzling lights and confetti! Early bird tickets are $31.99 via Humanitix.
WHO: Romesh Ranganathan-Hustle Tour
WHAT: Tip-Top Brit Comic
WHEN: Fri, 4 Oct, 8pm
WHERE: Llewellyn Hall
Whether violently smashing open a watermelon on Taskmaster (delivering an outstanding sound effect) or solving problems with friend and fellow comic Tom Davis on the banteriffic, big-warm-hug of a podcast that is Wolf & Owl, Romesh Ranganathan has gifted me countless hours of mirth. After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition.
Are people inherently good? Is charity always positive? Does hustling equal success? Or is it all a load of old rubbish we’ve made up to keep us needlessly working hard? Join Romesh as he examines all this and more, providing no real answers, but plenty of laughs. Tickets are $85.05 – $91.65 via Ticketek.
Have a fab arty September!