A new LGBTIQA+ exhibition at the The Q exhibition space. The Places That Shape Us examines queer lived experiences in regional Australia. Based in Braidwood NSW, the artist weaves his own memories with those of his peers and collaborators.
Join drag queen, singer and television personality Courtney Act in conversation with artist Paul Yore as they discuss their new portrait. Facilitated by Gallery Director Bree Pickering, this special event offers insight into the creation of Yore’s intricate work and explores the shared experiences that brought artist and subject together.
Pick up a pencil and find an easel for an afternoon of sketching in collaboration with FLESH Queer Life Drawing and SpringOUT. To celebrate the newly commissioned portrait of Australian drag icon Courtney Act by Paul Yore, this session will feature 3 drag artists in all their finest drapery.
DRAWN IN DRAG Sketching with FLESH Queer Life Drawing Sunday 25 October 2026 1:00 – 3:00pm
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National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia Phone +61 2 6102 7000
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In celebration of a new portrait by Paul Yore, Join Courtney Act for a special reading of Confetti and the Rainbow Garden, followed by a book signing at the National Portrait Gallery. After listening to the story, families are invited to continue the fun with a self-guided creative activity inspired by the book’s themes of nature, belonging and self-expression.
It’s getting hot out there! If you’d rather chill, we’ve got some bingeable options – starting with The Airport Chaplain, a top flight Australian drama starring Hugo Weaving and The Pitt’s Shabana Azeez.
Finding a fab gift for a man can sometimes be tricky. Too often, the options can be pretty basic and somewhat dull. So when He Man Shop’s Foodie Gift Hamper landed at FUSE, I was excited. As a busy guy, I’m always on the lookout for thoughtful gifts I can send to family and friends from the comfort of my couch, or delicious treats I can have delivered to my door for our next date night or when friends drop by.
The study, which analysed data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2020-2022 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, found more than half of cisgender non-heterosexual and more than one third of transgender Australians are diagnosed with a mental disorder.
One Night In Heaven — Back To Our Roots In The City! Heaven returns to Canberra on FRIDAY night, 27 November 2026: two rooms, multiple DJs, live performances and pure carefree chaos. A full 993–2001 Heaven Nightclub reunion, DJ curation by , bringing the OG Heaven DJs back to keep you dancing.
This is a free one-day outdoor event in Glebe Park filled with entertainment from Australia’s finest performing artists, a village of market stalls representing our diverse community organisations and local businesses, plus it is showcasing Canberra’s finest food and wines produced within the region.
