Pinot & Picasso Lemoncello Painting Workshop – Friday 12 August

Get your creative juices flowing with the help of a little liquid courage and a helpful instructor. From 7-10pm, paint a vibrant lemon scene and imagine you’re sipping limoncello in Positano. All painting equipment is supplied, the only thing you need to bring is your favourite bottle of vino and some nibbles! Book your tickets on Pinot & Picasso’s website.

Canberra Comedy Showcase – Saturday 13 August

The Canberra Comedy Showcase will see six of Australia’s funniest acts all in one huge show that will have you in stitches. Hosted by Stand-Up Comedy & TV legend Tahir, watch George Kapinairs, Ash Fils Aimie and locals Anthony Salame, Stephanie Broadbridge and Harry Jun will bring their best jokes, laughs and hilarious anecdotes to the Hellenic Club Woden. Purchase your tickets online.

Cheese, Chocolate & Wine Dinner at Hotel Kurrajong – Saturday 13 August

Taste your way through cheese, chocolate and wine during an interactive dinner at Hotel Kurrajong. The four-course dinner will feature produce from Leaning Oak Cheese, Robyn Rowe Chocolates and Eden Road Wines, and you’ll also hear from the makers themselves. Book now.

Fired Up Winter Festival – Saturday 13 August

Canberra Potter’s Fired Up Winter Festival is back! Celebrating Canberra’s ceramics community, the festival will share the power of pottery through diverse and vibrant art with pre-booked experiences with the resident artists and collections available to purchase. Find all the details on their website.

10 Yards Coffee Cupping and Winter Cocktails – Saturday 13 August

Join 10 Yards and their roastery team for a coffee-tasting adventure where you will discover the various components of their house blend. Then, learn how to combine coffee into delicious cocktails perfect for winter. Book now.

National Science Week – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August

This year, National Science Week will be bringing a whole lot of science fun to Canberra’s biggest shopping centres, as well as a variety of locations around the city. From experiments, activities, learning sessions and discussions with scientists, if you’re interested in the world of science, there’s never been a better time to learn. Check out their full list of events on their website.