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 March 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.
At Ginsights we will here Barrina read her poetry, have a formal Q&A and guests will also be able to share cocktails and informal conversations with Barrina. Our bookseller event partner Paperchain bookstore will have copies of her poetry publications for sale and signing on the night. The Olims Bar and Bistro will be selling a cocktail of the night featuring Big River spirits, alongside a Big River G&T, in addition to their usual selection of drinks and dining options.
All are welcome to come along to join this informal reader/writer conversation co-sponsored by Big River Distilling Co, Canberra Writers Festival and MARION.
Tickets are $12 and bookings are required.
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
Free Entry