EVENTS

AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Various venues; 6205 0588
www.sciencefestival.com.au
16-24 August
A smorgasbord of workshops, talks and drama events that explore the wonder of science and technology.

CANBERRA CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR
Exhibition Park, Budawang Building, Flemington Road, Mitchell; 9452 7575
www.craftfair.com.au
7-10 August
Be inspired to try scrapbooking, embroidery or any of the other creative experiences you can have at Australia’s biggest craft shop!

FIRESIDE FESTIVAL
Various venues, Canberra;
www.firesidefestival.com.au
Throughout August
Cosy up by the fire and enjoy regional food, art and experiences wines at the Canberra region Fireside Festival during August

LA SCALA OPERA SERIES
Check the Village Cinemas website for participating venues
www.villagecinemas.com.au
Select weekends to 31 August
The legendary magic and tradition of La Scala (Teatro alla Scala), the most famous opera house in history, can finally be experienced through the La Scala Opera Series screening at Village Cinemas. Get an up close and personal view of the spectacle and drama of a full scale opera performance in high definition digital film with digital surround sound.

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
Canberra Theatre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City; 6275 2700
www.comedyfestival.com.au
13-14 June
Topline local comedians and international guests are firing some mammoth jokes your way with punchlines to blow you out the back of the room.

SPORT

MCDONALDS KANGA CUP INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Various venues; 6260 4000
www.kangacup.com
6-11 July
More than just a soccer tournament, the McDonald’s Kanga Cup offers activities and entertainment for the whole family when Australian and international teams compete in one of the largest tournaments in the southern hemisphere.

NATIONAL CAPITAL DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
AIS Arena, Canberra; 6231 4403
www.ncdccanberra.com.au
28-29 June
Enjoy the glitz and glamour of Australia’s leading professional and amateur dancers, as well as international dancers, competing in various dance styles.