Here’s HELEN MUSA’s latest Artsweek column.

In a joyous mash-up of disco and pop nostalgia, The Boney M Xperience revives Abba’s hits from Dancing Queen to Take a Chance on Me. The Q, Queanbeyan, October 30.

A free celebration marks 150 years since the opening of Gunning Railway Station and the second birthday of Connect@Gunning Station, featuring local music, stalls and history displays. Gunning Railway Station, Gunning, November 2.

Geoff’s Poetry at Smith’s returns with guest poets Kimberly Williams (Queensland/US) and Harry Laing (Bungendore). Smith’s Alternative, Civic, November 3.

Alexis Bergantz presents Power and Vision: Australia and the South Pacific Commission, sharing insights from his National Library Fellowship research. National Library of Australia, November 6.

The NFSA hosts a free screening of Tukana – Husat I Asua (Who’s to Blame), Papua New Guinea’s landmark feature film, newly restored for cinema audiences. Arc Cinema, NFSA, November 4.

The Canberra Short Film Festival celebrates its 30th year with screenings across the city. Venues around Canberra, November 5–16.

Concerts

• Composer Michael Dooley presents Anachronisms Revisited: A Classical Journey from Baroque to Tango. Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Barton, November 1.
• The Australian Haydn Ensemble brings Beethoven, Boccherini and Mozart to life on period instruments in historic chamber arrangements. Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, October 30.
• Experience Roy Orbison Reborn as Mark Shelley delivers a theatrical tribute to the man and his unforgettable hits. The B, Queanbeyan, November 1.
• Musica da Camera performs a vibrant program featuring Othmar Schoeck’s Sommernacht, Chris Sainsbury’s Guwara and Christine Draeger’s Three Dances for Imaginary Animals. Holy Covenant Church, Cook, November 1, and St Mary’s Hall, Bungendore, November 2.
• Apeiron Baroque pairs Shakespeare’s sonnets with Baroque music, joined by actor and academic Duncan Driver. Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, November 2.
• The Animals rock the stage in The Final Curtain. The B, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, November 2.
• The inaugural ACT Brass Solo and Party Championships showcase the best of local brass talent. St Mary MacKillop College, Wanniassa, November 2.
• The Wesley Lunchtime Concert Series welcomes pianist Robert Schmidli performing Mozart, Brahms and Chopin. Wesley Music Centre, November 5.
• Geoff’s Jazz at Smith’s features the Evans-Robson Quartet in an evening of smooth improvisation and swing. Smith’s Alternative, Civic, November 5.
• Conductor Jessica Cottis leads the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in Holst’s The Planets, Benjamin de Murashkin’s LOGOS and Josef Strauss’ Music of the Spheres Waltzes. Llewellyn Hall, November 5-6.

Galleries

• Cam Michael presents an exhibition of glass and mixed media creations in the Foyer Gallery, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, until December 13.
• M16 Artspace marks its 40th anniversary with a Studio Artist Exhibition and Silent Auction, alongside shows from Hands On Studio and Studio Map. M16 Artspace, Griffith, November 1-23.
• The DroneArt Show arrives in Canberra for two nights of futuristic light and sound. Exhibition Park, October 31-November 1.
• The 45th Yarralumla Arts and Crafts Show offers local art, handmade wares and entertainment by choirs and musicians. Yarralumla Uniting Church Centre, October 31-November 2.
• Jill Clingan’s Unfinished Business showcases recent works at The Woolshed Gallery, Strathnairn Arts, Holt, closing November 9.
• Threshold: The Other Space brings together works by Catherine Anselmi, David Helmers, Murray and Burgess in a group show. ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until November 16.

Stage

• Canberra dance group Somebody’s Aunt presents HomeGround. QL2 Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, November 1-2.
• The 16th annual Come Alive Festival of Museum Theatre showcases creative interpretations of history from nine participating schools. Joe Woodward Theatre, Daramalan College, November 4-7.
• Paris Scharkie’s new play, Do I Have Your Attention? is at Courtyard Studio, November 5-8.