Here’s arts editor HELEN MUSA’s weekly look at local arts news, Arts in the City.

Noah Szto is a Melbourne comedian for whom doctoring is just a side hustle. His new musical comedy show, Med School follows him as he fumbles through the many mishaps and misadventures of his reluctant medical journey. The Street Theatre, September 6.

ACT-schooled comedian Kirsty Webeck is back home with her show Everything I Need to Say About Sea Creatures at The Street Theatre, September 5.

Hidden Canberra is Shortis and Simpson’s love letter to the “the wildly interesting and quirky depth” of the Canberra region as observed since they moved here in 1996. Smith’s Alternative, September 6.

CityNews art reviewer Barrina South’s debut poetry collection, Makarra, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, to be unveiled at the National Library of Australia on September 29.

Canberra Art Fair 2025 is the brainchild of artist Margaret Hadfield. Concerned about gallery closures and the disappearance of exhibitions such as the Canberra Outdoor Art Show, she hopes to provide an outlet for local artists’ sales. Fitzroy Pavillion, Epic. September 5-7.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn and music-loving Nobel laureate and former ANU VC, Prof Brian Schmidt, have been announced as the new patrons of Canberra International Music Festival.

Sincere Apologies is a show that explores what it means to apologise in a world full of broken systems, failed relationships, and bureaucratic disclaimers. Written by Dan Koop, Jamie Lewis and David Williams from the theatre company Alternative Facts, their participatory performance is at Tuggeranong Arts Centre on September 6. 

Belco Arts has announced two public artworks for the new Gungahlin Community Centre. Richard Briggs has been selected to create the welcome statement artwork, while Belinda Smith and Ruth Della have been commissioned to deliver the courtyard installation.

In Shimmying with the Schumanns, soprano Sarahlouise Owens and pianist Natalia Tkachenko throw light on the household of Robert and Clara Schumann through lieder and songs by the Schumanns and their mentor, Brahms. Art Song, at Wesley Music Centre, September 6.