Ginsights at Olims

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Ginsights Literary Events at Olims Bar & Bistro

Presented in partnership with Canberra Writers Festival, Big River Distilling Co, Paperchain Bookstore, and Marion – Elevating Writers and their Art.

Ginsights is an informal literary event held regularly in the Carlton Lounge at Olims Bar and Bistro.  Guest authors from Canberra, our region and other parts of Australia share conversation and cocktails with the keen readers of Canberra. Paperchain bookstore staff come along to sell copies of the authors books. Olims Bar and Bistro will be serving a cocktail of the night featuring Big River spirits and a Big River G&T, in addition to their usual selection of drinks and dining options.

Ginsights is a ticketed event and bookings are required: GINSIGHTS Tickets 5 Feb 2026

Next Event

 Thursday 5 March Barrina South

Baririna South is a Barkindji woman living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country. As well as being an emerging poet, she is a visual artist and academic committed to Aboriginal women’s autobiographical narratives. Barrina South Archives – RECENT WORK PRESS
At Ginsights we will be in conversation about her poetry collection Makarra (Barkindji for rain), written over the past few years in various locations: riverbanks; hospital corridors; writers retreats; oceans; in the leaf litter photographing fungi; by the fire with my two dogs; hotel rooms on business trips.

Upcoming Events
  • Thursday 5 March Barrina South
  • Wednesday 25 March JP Pomare
  • Thursday 7 May Natasha Lester
  • Thursday 25 June Jane Rawson
  • Thursday 9 July Emma Grey