The year draws to a close, the students are heading home, but the Christmas festivities are just hotting up.
What’s worth seeing and doing around town this weekend?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.

The year draws to a close, the students are heading home, but the Christmas festivities are just hotting up.
What’s worth seeing and doing around town this weekend?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.
Christmas Market at EPIC until Sunday. Not that many stalls but some are interesting.
Old Bus Depot Markets on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Eco friendly Christmas shopping at the Canberra eco Christmas market 10th Dec 10 – 4 at the Canberra environment centre, Acton
http://www.ecoaction.com.au/category.php?id=131
gourmetmumma said :
I saw some signs up in Gungahlin for ‘Christmas in Gungahlin’ on Saturday 10th from 10:30-2:30.
Can’t those people even read a calendar out there?
I saw some signs up in Gungahlin for ‘Christmas in Gungahlin’ on Saturday 10th from 10:30-2:30.
RESOLUTION – THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER 6PM
RESOLUTION is an exhibition showcasing the work of the graduating Graphic Design students of 2011 from the University of Canberra. Resolution is one of seven exhibitions participating in the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts and Design event.
Over 300 students will be exhibiting across a range of disciplines; Graphic Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts and Masters in Design.
The event is for one night, celebrating excellence in design and student achievement at the University of Canberra.
WHEN: Thursday 8 December 6:00pm
WHERE: University of Canberra, building 7, Level C
From Facebook:
Tonight:
— FUN MACHINE. SPACE PARTY. @ Phoenix
— Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen – Ten Long Years In The Saddle @ The Street
Friday:
— State Of Integrity, Toxicmen, Indistrict, Burlesque plus Special Guest. @ The Basement
— Looking Glass, Tranquil Deception, Futility + more @ The Pot Belly
— LLIK LLIK LLIK – Vinyl Only / Friday 9th Dec @ Transit
Saturday:
— DRAWING NORTH Christmas Show/Party! @ Alliance Youth Calwell
— My 40Th!!!!!!!!!!!!! – Awesome 80’s Theme!!!!! @ The Maram
— Eyes to the Sky, Knights of the Spatchcock, Point of View, Delinquent @ The Basement
I hope those Chuggers will spend the weekend buying themselves some proper trousers.
From our Calendar:
Saturday:
— Eyes to the Sky, Knights of the Spatchcock, Point of View, Delinquent @ The Basement
— Mr. Fibby’s Excellently Disappointing Wireless Adventure Time!
Sunday:
— David Branson tribute at The Street
All weekend:
— Rare ANU fossils to be displayed at CMAG
— Impressions at the Portrait Gallery
— A New Horizon: Contemporary Chinese Art
— 10 Centuries of manuscripts at the National Library. Handwritten
Big! Dumb! FUN!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/194122744005103/
Freyja’s Rain, The Glaciers, Mudpie Princess and Putty @ The Maram, from 7.30pm Friday 9th. $15.
Bike Toy Run. Saturday 10 Dec
Meet at Old Parliament House at 8.30am for the best coffee and bacon and egg rolls.
Departing at 10.00am for the mass ride along Adelaide Avenue to the roundabout at Woden and onto Garema Place.
In support of The Salvation Army and St Johns Care.
Bring along Toys for all ages, cash and non-perishable foods.
Come dressed for the occasion! Decorate your bike! Prizes for the best dressed riders, pillions and decorated bikes, largest corporate group, the largest club attendance and the club supporting the largest Christmas theme! Be in it to win!
Sponsored by : TJ’s, CMC, Joes Motorcycles, Rolf BMW and Production Magic.
For more information contact Jen Woods on 0418 215 336 or Trish Holdsworth on 0418 860 750
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