Smith's Alternative in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Arts and entertainment

Smith's Alternative

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6257 1225

Address: 76 Alinga Street 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://www.smithsalternative.com

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25.01.2022 Currently only 22 tickets remaining for Dave and Clare tonight. Don't miss out. Tix $25/20 available from www.smithsalternative.com//dave-graney-and-clare-moore-648

25.01.2022 The Varietal tonight consists of a duo from Brisbane, a soloist from Melbs, a local comedian and a mysterious musical act from parts unknown. 9.30pm start, $10 entry. McDermott & North James Franklin Anthony Tomic (comedy)... jjh potter See more

25.01.2022 Laura Ingram launches her single 'Valentine's Day' at Smith's, exactly one month after Valentine's Day. Tickets $15/10 available from www.smithsalternative.com/events/laura-ingram-67459

24.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Coig have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm Tuesday 17 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/coig-64990

24.01.2022 We have 3 boxes of empty Landbier bottles, great for home brew. Message us if you'd like one.

23.01.2022 Coming up real soon at Smith's, Laura Ingram launches her debut single 'Valentine's Day'. Supported by Mayfield and Laneous. Tickets $15/10 available at www.smithsalternative.com/events/laura-ingram-67459

23.01.2022 Coming up soon, two fab singer songwriters. Andie's celebrating the release of her "The Tiny Album" (might have something to do with Andie being quite tiny herself) and she's brought her (not quite as tiny) pal Gaia Scarf with her. It's only $10. Come and check them out.

22.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Cabaret Voltaire have cancelled their show, scheduled for 9.30pm 28 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com/ev/cabaret-voltaire-64731

21.01.2022 Tonight at Smith's, unusually, just one band, playing three sets!. How many bands can play three sets these days? Not many. Also: Truck = Love. Kicks off at 8pm. Come and get smoochie with us.

20.01.2022 So much sad. Due to COVID-19 related events The Jellyman's Daughter have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm Thursday 19 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//the-jellyman-s-daughter

20.01.2022 Plenty of room for Bungers in tonight's Bang. Call us on 0401 084 773 if you'd like to play. Starts at 9.30pm. Five songs, originals preferred.

19.01.2022 Tonight! Commencing at the unusual time of 8pm, and running all night or until we run out of acts, Smith's Varietal #173 has been curated and will be MC'd by Sheri War and Meg Johnston and features the following acts: Dot Mason Tim Pearce Jamie Johnston... Alex the Comedian Ferg, King of Chickens The Maximillion, one in a billion Just Jacob See more

18.01.2022 Tonight at Smith's, an unusual combination... STARTIJENN - Raw and rooted energy from Brittany DEATH BY CARROT - Stoner rock from Brizzy.

18.01.2022 I think that means it's Greg's 12th or 13th birthday. Happy Birthday Greg. Tickets $15/10/5 available from www.smithsalternative.com/events/greg-stott-band-67489

17.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert have cancelled their show, scheduled for 4pm tomorrow, Sunday 15 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//kieran-kane-rayna-gelle

16.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events the Pan Galactic Boyfriends show, scheduled for 7pm Saturday 21 March, has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//ben-salter-dominic-hoey

15.01.2022 Smith's is closed for normal business

15.01.2022 Just three tickets remaining, two for Show 1 at 7pm, one for Show 2 at 8.30pm. Grab em quick. https://www.smithsalternative.com//fundamentals-at-smith-s

15.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Zambezi Sounds have cancelled their show, scheduled for 9.30pm tomorrow, Friday 20 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible.

14.01.2022 Smith's Alternative - Coronavirus Update #1 In accordance with ACT Govt. policy, as per the Health Minister's announcement yesterday, Smith's Alternative will b...e operating as usual (with extra attention to hygiene) until further notice. Unfortunately we have had two touring acts cancel due to festival closures etc. (Keiran Kane & Raina Gellert tomorrow and COIG on Tuesday). But the rest of the schedule seems to be holding firm. We've heard many very sad tales from artists watching their income evaporate before their eyes and think that, unless you're in an at-risk category, the best thing we can all do is continue supporting artists by coming to shows. Smith's wishes one and all the best of luck as we traverse these unpredictable and troubling times. We feel very fortunate to have the mutual support and comfort afforded by being in the midst of a community that thinks beyond immediate selfish needs and panicky reactions to irresponsible news purveyors. Keep seeking out reliable information and sharing it. It's our best defence against those who would use us as pawns in their fear-mongering, divisive, profiteering plots. Stay safe. Look after each other. Love. The Smith's Alternative Family

14.01.2022 Need a laugh? Want to get out of the house? Streamed everything in the universe? Canberra's newest comedy room, FUNdamentals, has got your back.

14.01.2022 Smith’s has reopened and we are keen to once again to provide a home for Canberra’s creative community. We’re currently restricted to 24 people in the Band Room, 15 in the Bar and 20 or so outside. We’re keen to use the break as a bit of a refresh and thus are keen to canvas people’s ideas for using the various spaces, inside, out and the surrounds, at all times of the day and night. We are currently open from midday to 8pm every day, but we’re happy to extend those hours to ...allow for activities that suit. One concept we have is for a performance to be repeated during the day/night to a different audience each time. In this manner up to 72 tickets could be sold (three shows max?). Below we use the example of a band, but similar could apply to any type of show, on a case by case basis. We look forward to seeing you all and to hearing your stories of COVID times, and your ideas for excellent crazy things you’d like to do here. Example Show Band plays two/three 45-60 minute sets to two/three separate crowds of 24 people, pricing at $15+ per ticket depending on the draw of the act, with an all-night, three set ticket discounted by about 20% on the price of three tickets (ie.$20 for one set, $50 for three). We're going to continue with a 70/30 deal but add a minimum $200 production/door service fee (maximum $300). We can also have a donation ticket available for patrons who can't make it to the show but who would like to send some goodwill the artists’ way. An example of set times would be: Set One 7-8pm Set Two 8.30-9.30pm Set Three 10-11pm

10.01.2022 Our late show tonight, without a doubt one of the best, most original bands to ever play at Smith's, from Sydney, On The Stoop. The hit act at last year's Major's Creek Festival, On the Stoop segue 'from New-Orleans 2nd line to Dub Reggae, from Punk to Gypsy and a whole lot more in between, it's irresistible to get up and have a dance'.

10.01.2022 A few tickets have become available, get in quick! https://www.smithsalternative.com/ev/daniel-champagne-65084

09.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Cameron Jones Trio and The Gypsy Jazz Project have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm Sunday 22 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//cameron-jones-trio-64882

09.01.2022 The best places to find info about Smith's are: Here for the monthly gig calendar, ticket purchasing and contact info http://www.smithsalternative.com... Here for gig invites, lost property and updates from Smith's mischief-instigating owner Nigel fb.com/groups/smithsalternative/ Here for info about the art gallery https://www.facebook.com/smithsalternativegallery/ Here for staff Insta-silliness and gig videos https://www.instagram.com/smithsalternative Or HERE for any, all or none of the above!

08.01.2022 The Mamas are heading our way!

07.01.2022 Irish Mythen brings her huge voice, amazing stories and quick wit back to Smith's.

06.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Flats & Sharps have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm Tuesday 24 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/flats-sharps-67505

05.01.2022 Monster lineup for the final Open mic at Smith’s for 2020: Chris Ryan Alex Jackson Maddy Weeks... Anthony Tomic Danny Mehareb Phill Carruthers Marky Worthington Grant Follett Chris Marlton Tessa Fran Daniel McIntosh Lochie Curran Betsy Dixon Felix McCarthy Dylan Holmes Ethan Kirk Jeremy Smith Jeffrey Charles See more

05.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Amelia White + Ben de la Cour have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm tomorrow 18 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//amelia-white-ben-de-la-

05.01.2022 We're very excited to have Grace Petrie and Lande Hekt performing at Smith's tonight. Tickets will sell out, so grab yours quick.

04.01.2022 Last night a contemporary vision of traditional folk from Brittany. Tonight it's the traditional folk of Quebec. E.T.E. offers a very current and dynamic vision of Quebec traditional music, combining influences from jazz, progressive rock, classical and trad. Starts soon. ChucK your raincoat on and get thee to Smith's.

02.01.2022 Show One of FUNdamentals this Thursday has now sold out. If you're thinking of coming, get your tickets to Show Two quick before they also sell out. Clicking this link will take you the page where currently 20 tickets are available: www.smithsalternative.com/eve/fundamentals-at-smith-s-69274

01.01.2022 I don’t often write, but I have a terrible memory, so I thought I’d try to capture some moments. I rode in, the bike path full of riders, walkers, joggers. The weather is perfect. It seems peaceful, the calm before the storm perhaps. It’s good, I think, that we’ve had a brief respite before what may come next. At least we’ll be well rested. We’ve been closed a week due to the virus. I’m at Smith’s, paid some bills, did some admin, will do some painting. I feel slightly anxiou...s, but that’s pretty normal these days. I just went to the IGA, went the back way to avoid our residents outside, I’m not really up for a chat. Most businesses are closed, some open for takeaway. Zambreros had 2 people inside, another patiently waiting their turn outside, maintaining the required distance. Another venue was serving out the door, looking like they’re doing a dodgy transaction on the street, brown paper bag exchanged for electronic transaction. Mooseheads is literally boarded up, anticipating the marauding masses breaking their plate glass windows. A couple of places are signed, indicating their intent to reopen once their suppliers are back in action. I wonder if the two new bars will reopen once this is done. If any of us will. The bus interchange is full of the dodgy and the homeless, a bearded guy lying on the ground, arms outstretched, contemplating his hands. It’s easy to imagine complete lawlessness. Loretta is playing on the piano, not a great player but an interesting powerful voice. Singing about monsters. I wonder how many she has confronted in her life. Yesterday she told me is not scared. I just turned 49. It’s impossible to imagine what it will be like a year from now, if we’ll ride this wave softly, or if mass death will become a daily inevitability. Whether I or my loved ones will make it through. Whether I’ll see my family again. I can’t really think about that too much. That’s for later. For now we’re still looking towards a positive future, to reopen bright and shiny and clean, to welcome an audience hungry for company, hugs, entertainment, love, hope.

01.01.2022 Some people still don't know that we host life drawing every Thursday lunchtime, 12.30-1.30pm.

01.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 related events Willie and the Correspondents have cancelled their show, scheduled for 7pm Saturday 28 March. Ticket holders will be notified as soon as possible. https://www.smithsalternative.com//willie-and-the-correspo