EVENTS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN SQUASH
National Convention Centre,
31 Constitution Avenue, Civic Square;
www.australiansquashopen.com
10-15 August
The world’s best squash players compete for the title of Australian Open Champion.

2010 AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Various venues; www.sciencefestival.com.au
2-15 August
Workshops and interactive exhibitions with the theme of Environment and Sustainability.

CANBERRA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GRAND GALA
Llewellyn Hall, Australian National University School of Music, Childers Street, Acton; 13 2849
3 July
The orchestra and choir present Verdi’s Requiem.

FIRESIDE FESTIVAL
Various venues, Canberra
www.firesidefestival.com.au
Throughout August
Celebrate winter with degustation dinners, cooking classes, and wine tastings.

HANDMADE MARKET – HANDMADE WINTER WARMER
Kamberra Wine Company, Cnr Northbourne Avenue & Flemington Road, Lyneham;
www.handmademarket.com.au
5 June, 10am-4pm
Wander around stalls stocked with designers’ wares and enjoy delicious food stalls.

ACT Springtime Antique and Collectables Fair
13-15 august
Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla
This long-running antique fair brings together 23 antique dealers from around Australia.

QANTAS WALLABIES VS FIJI
Canberra Stadium, Battye Street, Bruce;
www.rugby.com.au
5 June
Don’t miss the first game of the Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series.