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What's on in December: your guide to the best entertainment events
GOMA Turns 10
Brisbane's GOMA celebrates its 10th birthday with work from Indigenous artist Judy Watson and a range of free exhibitions. From Dec 3, qagoma.qld. gov.au.
Girl Asleep
Belvoir St Theatre presents a sweet coming of age tale about a wallflower growing up in 1970s suburbia, December 2-24. Belvoir St Theatre, Surry Hills. belvoir.com.au
Mazda Opera in the Bowl
Enjoy an evening under the stars at Opera in the Bowl with live arias from Carmen and more. Dec 3. Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne. opera.org.au
The Tallest Man on Earth
Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth performs his signature tales of heartbreak and personal struggle. Dec 5. Sydney Opera House. sydneyoperahouse.com.
Cass McCombs
Cass McCombs tours his latest album Mangy Love, a sprawling collection of works that filter the ambience of the American mid-west. December 6. Newtown Social Club, Sydney. newtownsocialclub.com.
Missy Higgins and ASO Live
Missy Higgins joins the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to perform her best hits at the Bird in Hand winery. December 9. Woodside. aso.com.au.
Versailles: Treasures from the Palace
More than 130 artefacts from the personal collections of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette are on exhibit at the NGA. Dec 9 - Apr 17. Canberra. nga.gov.au
African Music and Cultural Festival
Experience the heritage and diversity of cultures at the African Music and Cultural Festival. Dec 10, Federation Square, Melbourne. amcf.org.au
Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives
3-D scanning unveils the mummy in new light in Egyptian Mummies, featuring six dating to the third millennia. Dec 10-Apr 30. Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo. maas.museum.
Noël! Noël!
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's annual Christmas concert series is packed with classic carols, folk songs and traditional hymns. Dec 14-17. City Recital Hall, Sydney. brandenburg.com.au
Carols in the Domain
Under the stars with family and friends, it's Australia's biggest Christmas concert sing-a-long. Dec 18, The Domain, Sydney. carolsinthedomain.com
Circus 1903
See acrobats, high-wire artists and knife throwers in a high intensity production. Dec18-29. Sydney Opera House. sydneyoperahouse.com
The Hunger Games – The Exhibition
Enter the world of The Hunger Games with seven themed galleries featuring more than 1000 props, costumes and interactive displays. Dec 20-Feb 4. International Convention Centre, Sydney. ticketek.com.au
Yes yes yes yes: Graphics from the 1960s and 1970s
Explore radical printmaking techniques used in pop art with works from Joe Tilson, Roy Lichtenstein and more. Dec 22-Feb 19. AGNSW, Sydney. artgallery.nsw.gov.au
St. Petersburg Ballet - The Nutcracker
Beloved Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker is given the Christmas treatment by the St. Petersburg Ballet. Dec 16-17, Melbourne; Dec 23-24, Sydney; ticketmaster.com.au