SpringOut is Canberra's annual queer festival, and it runs throughout November. There is lots to do, all month long!
Who says nothing ever happens in Canberra? With more than 20 events, there are events for everybody. Check out the calendar on the SpringOut website.
Events in SpringOut are organised by community groups around Canberra. Going along to these events is a great way to find out more about these groups and how to get involved!
Here are some more events that might be of interest to young queer people (note that some events are sadly 18+ only):
The Power of Song
Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire performance of songs of love and change.
When: 7:30pm on Saturday 4 November 2006
Where: Llewellyn Hall, ANU.
Cost: $25 adult $18 concession. Tickets from: Canberra ticketing 6275 2700 or at the door
Guest choirs are the Canberra Union Voices and the Sydney Solidarity Choir.
For more information, email canberraqwire@hotmail.com or visit the Power of Song.
BentFest 2006
Canberra's Queer Film Festival!
Cost: Members $7/Non-member $12
Website: Bentlenses
All films are rated (R) 18+.
50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
...it was a world of adventure and a time of innocence when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything...
When: 7.30pm Friday 10 November (ticket sales and bar open from 6.30pm)
Where: Coombs Lecture Theatre, ANU
Hot Pink Shorts
Short film competition
When: 7.30pm Friday 17 November (ticket sales and bar open from 6.30pm)
Where: Coombs Lecture Theatre, ANU
Documentary
Presented by Amnesty International.
When: 2.30pm Sunday 19 November (ticket sales and bar open from 2.00pm)
Where: Canberra Museum and Gallery, London Cct, Civic (Near the Canberra Theatre and Legislative Assembly)
Saving Face
It's never too late to fall in love for the first time.
When: 7.30pm Friday 24 November (ticket sales and bar open from 6.30pm)
Where: Canberra Museum and Gallery, London Cct, Civic (Near the Canberra Theatre and Legislative Assembly)
Sordid Lives & Canberra Pride Awards
A black comedy about white trash.
When: 7.30pm Friday 1 December (ticket sales and bar open from 6.30pm)
Where: TBA
Photographic Exhibition
Opening Night - Mardi Gras 2006 - 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' A collection of the vibrant, the witty & the definitely fabulous.
When: 6pm - 9pm, Friday 10 November. Exhibition ends 10 December.
Where: Westlund House, 16 Gordon St Acton.
Contact: Rose for more details: photogirly1970@yahoo.com.au
Fair Day
SpringOut Fairday is Canberra's GLBTI community day. Come and find out what community groups are out there, and what they're up to. Enjoy the performances and enter your pet in the pet parade! Grab a few gifts and something to eat!
When: 10am to 3pm, Saturday 11 November 2006
Where: Westlund House, 16 Gordon St Acton.
Cost: FREE.
Website: SpringOut Fairday 2006
There will be over 25 stalls including:
- Fairy floss, fudge and other sweet things.
- Lots of great gift ideas!
- Groups from the GLBTI community.
- Dawn Drifters giving away a balloon flight
- Devonshire tea.
- Sausage sizzle.
Highlights include: The Pet Parade, The Tulleys and the Canberra Gay and Lesbian QWIRE, and the photographic exhibtion.
'Sipping the Velvet'
'What is it about corsets, red velvet fabrics and fine Victorian manners that make us squirm so nicely?' Come for a night of Theatre, cocktails and fabulous music.
When: Thursday 16 November. Bar opens at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Where: The Street Theatre, Cnr Childers St & University Ave, Canberra City
Cost: $30, free cocktail at interval.
Womens' Purple Party 2006
Entertainment will include the return of the very popular "XX Factor" and special guest DJs. All profits going to Women's shelters in and around Canberra.
BYO plus a bar with basic drinks - happy hour prices from 7-8:30pm.
When: From 7pm, Saturday 18 November
Where: Majura Hall, Rosevear Place, Dickson ACT
Cost: $20 waged, $15 unwaged and all include a free drink before 8:30pm.
Tickets are available from the AIDS Action Council, and roaming Purple Party People at Fair Day,
Contact: Kelly (0412 649 409).
Website: Purple Party
ACTOUT Car Tour
Bring your car, map and pen tour to seek out interesting and unusual places whilst answering puzzling and intriguing questions. The best tourers who successfully arrive at the destination will receive some 'fabulous' prizes. Run by the ACT Outdoor Group.
When: 1pm Saturday 25 November
Meet: AIDS Action Council Carpark, Gordon Street Acton.
Cost: FREE.
Contact: Mark
Bushdance
The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club's Bushdance is the premier event of the Canberra GLBT community. It's a hoot!
When: From 7.30pm Saturday 25 November
Where: Yarralumla Woolshed. Cotter Road, Yarralumla.
Cost: $20 / $15 concession
Contact: Canberra Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club.