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Performance Venue | Art Gallery | Cafe/Bar. Vegan house baked goods. Open 7 days. 76 Alinga St, Canberra City [email protected]

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The Canb Shrt Film Fest is upon us and Smith’s is hosting two screenings:- tonight’s Music Video/Experimental and on Wednesday night, Smith’s Short Shorts including the CSFF Networking evening. Tix for tonight $15 available from www.smithsalternative.com/events/csff-104427 (http://www.smithsalternative.com/events/csff-104427) or at the door. taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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MEET THE CAST!
It is time to meet the amazing cast for
💸 bbno-Burlesque 💸 this October 23rd at Smiths Alternative @smithsalternative !
The burlesque tribute to @bbnomula !

First off, it's our producer weirdo pair, Empress Eyrie @empresseyrie and Toni Kola @itstonikola !

Then we have the delectable Ditzy Dreamz @ditzydreamz.burlesque ready to tease and tantalise you!

Followed by a menace of the Sydney streets, Avery Goodshag @mamalaroux who is ready to... do things that we can't say on IG.

Next she's elegant, she's gorgeous, she's a damn freak, it's Persephone Rose @persephonerose02

And bringing up the rear, with a great rear, it's Feral Streak @feralstreak who's going to sweep the stage with our audience!

We cannot wait to show you what this band of merry oddballs have put together for you to pay homage to the most delightful man in music, bbno$ (it's pronounced "baby no money") !

Don't forget to wear your BEST DRESSED to win prizes or check out our raffle at the show rasing money for the people of Palestine 🍉

Smiths Alternative
Canberra City Ngunnawal
Tickets on sale now via Smith's website 🎟

#canberraburlesque #thingstodoincanberra #smithsalternative #burlesqueaustralia #babynomoney by @smithsalternative

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Today at Smith’s, Sunday 11th October, 2026

11am Riff Raff Radical Marching Band (free)

2pm Bar Flys Anothery
$15/10, www.smithsalternative.com/events/bar-flys-102824

6.30pm Canb Shrt Film Festival- CSFF MUSIC VIDEO & EXPERIMENTAL
$15, www.smithsalternative.com/events/csff-104427

7pm Lisa Richards “Sail the Big Wide World” single launch
$25/20, www.smithsalternative.com/events/lisa-richards-104135 taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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The QVS on the 18th of October is going to be a blast. We have 10 performers lined up for you doing a variety of acts.

Get your tickets from @smithsalternative

The next performer is a QVS newbie.
When Short Stop the disabled comedian hits the stage They’ve got a walker, a microphone, Tourette’s and absolutely no idea what they’re doing.

Because when standing up isn’t really an option, why not sit down and make everyone laugh instead?

Photo by Karen

Image description: Short Stop is a white skinned person with short brown hair and dark framed glasses. They are standing leaning on something with their left elbow up. They wear a white suit jacket over a black shirt. They have a closed lip smile and expression on their face as if they are about to laugh. Behind them is some kind of ten in bowling stand and furniture.

#Comedy #Queer #QueerComedy #Laugh by @smithsalternative

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Canberra friends did you WIN our competition?

Check your emails please, sometimes ours go to spam 😞

Even if you're not a winner you can still get a cheap ticket, there's only 72 left before we sell out!

@smithsalternative

Friday, November 6th by @smithsalternative

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Canberra was a blast for Chris Masuak’s Dog Soldier! Standing room only and a wonderful opening set by @prog_band_zzg at @smithsalternative Onwards to @shotkickersmelb tonight with @grindhousepeeps and @the_girlies_2025 #melbournegigs #chrismasuaksdogsoldier taken in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory by @smithsalternative

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Everyone's dressing up as ghosts and gouls for Halloween, not over here at bbno-Burlesque 😉 here we want you rocking your best bbno$ @bbnomula costume to win some busin' prizes 😉
With so many wild looks of his over the years to choose from we expect to see some serious silliness in the audience! 💅

Get your tickets now at @smithsalternative and watch this space, performer announcements coming soon 🤓

Love Empress Eyrie @empresseyrie and Toni Kola @itstonikola ❤️ by @smithsalternative

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The Gadflys
Saturday November 21, 6pm
$50/40, www.smithsalternative.com/events/the-gadflys-104958

The Gadflys are heading back to Smith’s with Elmo Reed and Pete Kelly joining us on stage. Looking forward to seeing you at our favourite alternative bookshop. xx taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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This Weekend at Smith’s, Fri-Sun 9th-11th October, 2026

FRIDAY
12.30pm Smith’s Scribblers lunchtime life drawing
$10/15

6.30pm Nth Vs. Sth - The Battle for Canberra
$20, www.smithsalternative.com/events/north-vs.-south-heat-2-104176

7pm Amber Kenny and The Wildflowers
$25/20, www.smithsalternative.com/events/amber-kenny-103799

9.30pm Chris Masuak
$35, www.smithsalternative.com/events/chris-masuak-92901

SATURDAY
12.30pm Smith’s Scribblers lunchtime life drawing
$10/15

3pm HUGO RACE with MICHELANGELO RUSSO
ALBUM LAUNCH: I MADE IT ALL UP FOR YOU
$40/30, www.smithsalternative.com/events/hugo-100672

6pm Andante Andante Choir - We Sing Abba!
$20/15 www.smithsalternative.com/events/andante-andante-choir-104418

9pm Ella Hooper - sold out

SUNDAY
11am Riff Raff Radical Marching Band

2pm Bar Flys Anothery
$15/10/20 (fam), www.smithsalternative.com/events/bar-flys-102824

6.30pm Canb Short Film Fest MUSIC VIDEO & EXPERIMENTAL
$15, www.smithsalternative.com/events/csff-104427

7pm Lisa Richards “Sail the Big Wide World” single launch
$25/20, www.smithsalternative.com/events/lisa-richards-104135 taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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3 days ago

Lisa Richards talks about her music, and her gig on Sunday 11 October at #SmithsAlternative

#lLiveMusic #CBR #Canberra #LiveMusicCanberra

@lisarichardsworld
@smithsalternative taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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Today at Smith’s, Thursday 8th October, 2026

12.30pm Smith’s Scribblers lunchtime life drawing
$10/15

4pm PoP JaM, open jam, all instruments, singers, popular songs from the last half decade. Free

6.30pm Miah Aplin, support Rochelle Roberts
$20/15, www.smithsalternative.com/events/miah-aplin-103930

7pm Bite Size Fest Live Auditions
$10, www.smithsalternative.com/events/bite-size-fest-105108

7.30pm BYWAYS, special guest Sophie Min
$20/15, www.smithsalternative.com/events/byways-103274 taken in Smith's Alternative by @smithsalternative

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