YOUNG pianist Christopher Taylor will perform Bach’s dramatic Prelude and Fugue in G minor, Haydn’s last piano sonata in E flat major, Chopin’s Fantasy in F minor and Hyde’s atmospheric “Valley of Rocks”. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, 12.40pm-1.20pm, Wednesday, July 28. Book here or 6232 7248, or at the door.

“EMIL and the Detectives” by Erich Kästner, adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom, is in town now. Told by two skilled actors immersed in smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score, it shows young Emil catching a train to visit family in the big city where something valuable is stolen. At the Playhouse until Wednesday, July 28. Book here or 6275 2700.

POETRY lovers are invited to join the Majura Café Poets at the Old Canberra Inn, Lyneham, from 5pm this Wednesday, July 28, where poet Laurie McDonald will launch the group’s 2020 collection. Food and drink are available. RSVP to 0427 088 149 or mcilroy77@gmail.com

THE Australian Wind Symphony, directed by Geoff Grey, have commissioned brand-new compositions to be performed alongside tried and true favourites, demonstrating the full scope of the wind orchestra experience for their coming concert “Celebrate”. Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 7.30pm, Thursday, July 29. Book here or 6285 6290. Electronic program notes are downloadable for ticket holders.

COMEDIAN Hannah Gadsby’s “Body of Work” season has been extended at Canberra Theatre until July 29. Book here or 6275 2700.

NANCY Sever Gallery is presenting cityscapes and seascapes by the renowned Melbourne artist Ji Chen. Trained at the Shanghai Drama Academy, he worked as chief set designer for the Beijing Opera Theatre Company of China then won a prestigious national award before emigrating to Australia in 1989. Level 1, 131 City Walk, Civic. July 29 to August 22, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-5pm.

ART Month Sapphire Coast 2021 unites and showcases the region’s diverse artistic talent, for a month of studio trails, live entertainment, engaging events and exhibitions across NSW’s Sapphire Coast. All details here.

“WAYFARING: Photography in 1970s-80s” is a collaboration with the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts that looks into the work of photographers under the authoritarian martial law era from 1949 to 1987, little known in Australia. Australian Centre on China in the World Gallery, #188 Fellows Lane, ANU 9am-5pm on weekdays, and on certain weekends until October 28.

“DOMESTIC Disturbance” by Keziah Craven explores the traumatic effects of domestic abuse and the failure of government agencies to provide adequate assistance to those impacted by it. Through the development of an architectural embodied space, the artist brings her personal lived experience through art into the public realm. ANCA Gallery, 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson, July 28 to August 25, Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. Opening event, 6pm, Wednesday, 28.

DAVID Helfgott’s “Shine” anniversary concert planned for July at the Canberra Theatre has been postponed until December 16. Book here or 6275 2700.