AN EVENING OF WHISKEY AT MIDNIGHT BAR – THURSDAY 27 JULY
In the spirit of the cooler months, Midnight Bar is hosting a whisky tasting event that champions two acclaimed Scottish whiskies, Glenfiddich, and The Balvenie. Guided by guest speaker, Darren Miller of William Grant & Sons Australia, you’ll receive an arrival cocktail featuring Glenfiddich Original Twelve whisky, a selection of whisky tastings from the two celebrated distilleries, a charcuterie board to share, and a personalised 700ml bottle of Glenfiddich Original Twelve to take home. Book now.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB JAMISON – FRIDAY 28 JULY
Indulge in a variety of your favourite festive dishes and desserts prepared by Executive Chef Jojy Vattoly that will surely satisfy your Christmas cravings. With the menu featuring Pambula rock oysters, honey glazed ham and sage & garlic roast potatoes, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the holiday season early. Book now.
SCI-NIGHT AT QUESTACON: FLIRTING WITH SCIENCE – FRIDAY 28 JULY
Warm up with a night of scientific seduction at SciNight: Flirting with Science, Questacon’s audacious adults-only event! Join Questacon for an evening filled with cheeky activities and irresistible knowledge. This is science made sexy so you better leave the kids at home. Featuring a “Sex on the Beach” science show, adult puppet shows, chemistry activities for you and your partner and virtual reality experiences, you better get ready for a night of scientific seduction. If all that hard work works up your appetite, you can enjoy some saucy cocktails designed to set the mood for the evening & delicious treats from the “House of Temptation” café. Book now.
LIGHT UP LYNEHAM 2023 – SATURDAY 29 JULY
‘Light Up Lyneham’ is a free community celebration of visual arts, music, and the creativity and spirit of our community. A stunning range of vibrant performing artists will be bringing joy and dazzle to the night, including a Magician, Canberra’s own Drag King: Guy Alias, Stilt walkers, Choirs, Sea Shanties, and a range of lively local musical acts. Local community stalls will be selling yummy treats, hot soups and curries, sausage sizzles, mulled wine and local art and crafts. At sunset there will be a Lantern Walk to the Lyneham wetlands, led by Canberra Prosperous Mountain Lion and Dragon dance group. See more.
MACENMIST BLACK TRUFFLES DINNER AT HOTEL KURRAJONG – SATURDAY 29 JULY
Join Hotel Kurrajong Canberra as they welcome back Canberra’s truffle season for 2023. Partnering with Macenmist Black Truffles to bring you a decadent 4-course dinner incorporating fresh locally grown truffles into every course. Executive Chef Saju Rajappan has created a stunning four-course menu filled with black gold, creativity, and truffles throughout – grated, oil, shaved or chopped, with matching Canberra wines to each course! In the words of Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines “Enjoy the experience from paddock to plate!” The Neighbourhood Series is about supporting the Canberra region of growers and local makers. Book now.
ARANDA GARDEN DINNER AT 10 YARDS – SATURDAY 29 JULY
It’s time to sit back, graze on local produce and sip on locally sourced wine in the beautiful Aranda Garden at 10 Yards. Enjoy a shared plate dinner featuring Aranda garden produce & Canberra regional wine. The night will start with a tour of our gardens and ground, then you can enjoy an evening of feasting on what the garden has to offer. The chefs and gardeners will be on hand to talk you through what you are eating and answer any of your gardening questions and bar staff will pair Canberra regional wines to match each dish. Book now.
CANBERRA FAIR – SUNDAY 30 JULY
Whether you’re newly engaged, preparing for an event, looking for a getaway, love food & live music or just have a passion for fashion. Canberra Fair is the place to be! Designed to help guests create their perfect occasion, guests will be invited to experience, explore and shop catering culinary delights, pop-up cart treats, photographic & art galleries, venues, fashion & beauty trends, entertainment, travel & lifestyle products and services in the heated Exhibition Hall. Fashionistas can book VIP reserved seating close to the runway and receive a complimentary Farrah’s Liquor Collective non-alcoholic botanical wine & La La Hospitality gift bag! Book now.
