QUIDAM Cirque du Soleil's long-running show Quidam kicks off at AIS Arena this weekend. The show tells the story of young Zoe, who is bored and slides into an imaginery world of curious characters. On until December 20. Tickets from $61.17 from ticketek.com.au.
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THE ILLUSIONISTS 1903 Seven of the world's top illusionists perform jaw-dropping and death-defying tricks in a show for all ages. Read more here. On until December 16 at Canberra Theatre Centre. Tickets $45-$99 from canberratheatrecentre.com.au.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY The Christmas celebrations in the city continue with night markets, concerts, camels, plus Canberra's Guinness World Record-breaking Christmas tree. From 5pm every night until December 29. See inthecitycanberra.com.au.
HOLLYWOOD RETRO FILM FESTIVAL Until December 13, Dendy Canberra is showcasing cinematic greats from the 1930s to 1960 including Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, It's a Wonderful Life and Singing in the Rain. Read more here. Tickets $12-$15 from dendy.com.au.
HANDMADE MARKETS are on again at EPIC, Mitchell, with 220 stalls of handmade wares, plus a food hall. Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Entry by gold coin donation to Bosom Buddies. See handmadecanberra.com.au.
OLD BUS DEPOT CHRISTMAS MARKETS are open every Saturday and Sunday up until Christmas, with a huge range of handcrafted gifts, Open 10am-4pm. Free entry.
CANBERRA CHRISTMAS MARKET is also on at EPIC, in the Fitzroy Building. Saturday and Sunday, 9am-3pm. Free entry. See canberrachristmasmarkets.com.au.
6pm GLASSWORKS AFTER DARK The Canberra Glassworks is staying open late for a Christmas event where you can watch artists at work, learn to make your own Christmas decoration, plus shop at their first ever designer garage sale with limited editions, designer wares and production pieces from local artists. 6-8pm. Free entry. See canberraglassworks.com.
8pm SUNSET CINEMA Watch a film under the stars at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Friday's movie is children's flick, Oddball (G). $11-$18 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
8pm PANTERA TRIBUTE SHOW Rise, Tampora! Smasing!, and Dark Nemsis will play nothing but Pantera in this tribute night at The Basement. $15 at the door. See facebook.com.
From 8am CANBERRA TOY RUN The Motorcycle Riders Association ACT is holding its annual toy run at Old Parliament House, which supports both the Salvation Army and St John's Care. Breakfast starts at 8am, before over 1000 bikes and riders head off on their ride at 10am. You can bring a toy or donate on the day.
9.30am WETLANDS TOUR Explore the Jerrabomberra Wetlands with a ranger. Suitable for ages 8 and over. 9.30am-11am. Tickets $10 from eventbrite.com.
From 10am VINTAGE MARKET Albert Hall will play host to Christmas-themed vintage markets from 10am-4pm. Free entry.
3pm MUSIC FOR ADVENT Vocal groups Polifemy and The Gentlemen's Agreement will perform lesser known music for the season of Christmas. Wesley Church, National Circuit, Forrest. Tickets $15 at the door.
From 3.30pm CRACE CAROLS Christmas carols in the Crace Recreational Park, plus market stalls, kids activities and rides. 3.30-8.30pm. Bring a picnic blanket. Free. See cracecommunity.com.au.
4pm CRAFTY CHRISTMAS The Makers' Hub in Macquarie is having a Christmas party with four hours of making, plus food and bubbles. $20 per head, 4-8pm payable on the day. See facebook.com.
6pm POWER OF DRUMS The Groove Warehouse will show off the world of percussion in its first Christmas spectacular. Drummers from ages 1-70+ will perform on instruments from all over the world. The Street Theatre. Tickets $15-$20 from thestreet.org.au.
6.45pm CURTIN CAROLS There will be free carols on the vacant block opposite the Curtin Shops from 6.45-8.15pm. Bring your own picnic rug and chairs. Free BBQ and Christmas cake.
From 7pm VINTAGE BALL Following the markets during the day, the Connexion Big Band will hold its end of year celebration, A Swingin' Christmas, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra. Also featuring the Swing Katz and singers Leisa Keen and Tony Haley. 7-11pm. Albert Hall. Tickets $35-$60 from connexionbigband.org.au.
7pm LANYON HOMESTEAD CAROLS A night of Christmas carols with the Sing Australia Choir and Tuggeranong Valley Band. Gates open at 5pm. Admission $10 a car. See: historicplaces.com.au.
7.30pm HANDEL'S MESSIAH Conductor Tobias Cole will lead the Canberra Choral Society in a performance of Handel's Messiah – the single most performed piece of classical music. Llewellyn Hall. Tickets $25-$55 from ticketek.com.au.
8pm SUNSET CINEMA Watch a film under the stars at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Saturday's movie is Sleeping With Other People (MA) starring Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie. $11-$18 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.
8.30am BIRDS AND BRUNCH Learn about the birds of Jerrabomberra Wetlands from an expert followed by a light breakfast. 8.30am-10am. Suitable for age 12 and above. Tickets $30 from eventbrite.com.
From 11am CHRISTMAS PARTY Hellenic Club Woden is holding its annual Christmas party with dodgem cars, jumping castle, giant slide, face painting and reptile petting zoo and a visit from Santa. Free. 11am - 3pm. See hellenicclub.com.au.
From 1pm YELLOW CANARY MARKET The store at UC is holding its second Christmas mini market and sale with handmade gifts including jewellery, candles, body products and food for sale, a sausage sizzle, plus clothing in store is reduced. 1-6pm. See facebook.com.
From 2pm BRADDON CAROLS Canberra City Salvos host Joyeux Noel – a Community Christmas Celebration at the corner of Fawknew and Eloper Streets, Braddon. There will be live music, free photos with Santa and lots of free family activities. From 4.30pm is the kid's Christmas concert, followed by carols at 5pm. See: salvos.org.au.
5.30pm WESTON CREEK CHRISTMAS There will be a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting, sausage sizzle and Christmas carols at this Christmas celebration. 5.30-8.30pm. Woden Valley Alliance Church, Weston Creek.
6pm MONASH CAROLS The annual Love Christmas Love Canberra event is on at the C3 Church Monash, with carols, gift presentation to charities and a visit from Santa. See: c3monash.org.au.
7.30pm RUNWAY SHOW A haute couture runway show by international designer Chachino of the spring/summer collection. Albert Hall. Tickets $15 from facebook.com.
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