THE Griffyn Ensemble will head to Aberdeen, in far-north Scotland, next month to perform the suite, “Southern Sky,” premiered during 2013 in the ruins of Mt Stromlo.

THE Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter is hosting four Australian architects to present their work Wednesday evenings through September at the National Gallery. Speakers are from Charles Wright Architects, MAKE Architecture, Elenberg Fraser and Tribe Studio. Bookings to nga.gov.au/architects

“THE Distant Warriors: Ka Maumahara (We Will Remember) Let Us Not Be Forgotten” is an exhibition at Canberra Glassworks inspired by the stories of indigenous Australian and Maori soldiers. The curator is Kelli Cole and ACT artists Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Lyndy Delian, Joyce Graham, Allison Hoolihan, Hayley Hoolihan, Lyn Talbot and Jenny Dries will join Victoria’s Treahna Hamm and Maori weavers Ruth Port and Mandy Sunlight to create a formidable statement. September 9-November 19.

THE annual exhibition of the Embroiderers’ Guild ACT will be held at the Albert Hall, 10am-4pm, September 11-13. It features a special story board on the making of Princess Charlotte’s blanket. There’ll also be recycled items, sewing gadgets, café, vintage and recycle shop, and gift shop.

WOMEN’S vocal ensemble Polifemy will perform Renaissance music for the next concert in the High Court, 1.30pm, on Sunday, September 6. Polifemy will be joined by the male vocal ensemble The Renaissance Men and the concert will include a performance of Britten’s “Advance Democracy”. Free entry, but bookings essential to hcourt.gov.au/about/concerts