Moving on to the last segment of Spring, we look forward to a visit from TraXion Big Band who will play fantastic music that will be well-suited for Remembrance Day commemorations. Tinker's Cuss has been livening things up, and Lisa Maps has been busy playing at more gigs.
This October we celebrate the best of the swingin' 50's with a free taster class run by the award-winning Canberra Swing Katz on 11am for Retro Depot. Also on for the month are two performers strongly influenced by the late great Johnny Cash. It's the return of The Guitar Cases and the first performance at the Markets by Andy Nelson.
To celebrate the best of the swingin' 50's Swing Katz will hold a free taster class for Retro Depot this 14 October. Swing Katz is a passionate group of dancers that invites people to try swing dancing in a friendly, no-pressure environment.
Ahead of our upcoming Retro Depot Event, the MG Car Club will be driving into the Markets this 7 October. This will be a fantastic time to see some the grand MG models in person, and chat with owners and enthusiasts alike.
Know someone who needs a break? Perhaps a back rub after a long day at work? With Father's Day coming up, we know that a day of fishing at the lake or an afternoon drinking with mates at the pub sounds like the perfect way to unwind. But first, why not drop by the Markets where there's plenty of fabulous gift ideas for dad.
Ever wanted to go back in time? Perhaps live in the Victorian era where the streets and buildings saw new life, decorated with such beauty and romance? Gallery Serpentine specialises in making gothic, Victorian, and steampunk fashion.
Someone who’s no stranger to the markets, Liam Wright will be making a return on Creative Fibre, 8 July. Liam has opened for such talents as Kim Churchill, James Bennett, and the Bronze Whalers among others.
Lisa Maps looks to make a return and so does Anthony Lawler whose performance is perfect for an easy Sunday morning. Many more performances are coming up including the always entertaining Guyy and the Foxx.
As much as we had reason to celebrate being in such an iconic location for so many years, there's a lot of facts that we needed spelled out. Who better than one-half of the Market's original co-directors, Morna Whiting?
La Empanada has blossomed into Canberra’s go-to locale to try the flavours of the South American staple. The team of Andre and Andrea have worked to transform everyday flour into a savoury delight coupled with their secret recipe.
Drum Assault’s Dan Graetz, flew to Guinea, West Africa in the early 2000’s to learn drumming from the country’s best teachers. The group has since built a pedigree of performances from the National Multicultural Festival to the SBS Fifa World Cup Launch. Watch them play and dance to the beat this coming International Day, 11 February.
If you get hit with the lettuce leaf, it's good luck for the rest of the year. Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance Leader David Wong explains how veggie spit out from the mouth of a lion can swing the year in your favour. He also hints at doing Canberra's first ever Chinese unicorn dance ahead of this year's Chinese New Year celebrations.
Spring is a great time to fill your life with more natural colour – both inside and out – with some fresh flowers and potted plants from Sun Horticulture.
