Events this weekend - 4/5/6 August 06

Music

The Veronicas are performing at Burswood Dome on Friday night, but it is sold out.

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is playing at the Fly By Night Club in Freo on Friday night.

The Dave Mann Collective and others are playing at Metropolis in Fremantle on Friday night.

Major Break III (breakbeat) is on at Ambar Nightclub in Perth on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

For other gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts

Ben Elton at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday (sold out, unless you want to go alone.)

Love Child at Playhouse Theatre is on till 13 August, tickets at BOCS.

Other

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone.

The WA Craft Quilt & Stitch Show is on at Claremont Showgrounds from Friday to Sunday, from 9am to 5pm.

The action packed Avon Descent is on. It starts in Northam on the Avon River on Saturday and ends in Bayswater on Sunday afternoon. Check out my post for info about all the festivals surrounding the event (at Sandalford Winery, Belmont and Bayswater).

Winter Walk and Wine Tasting. On Sunday there is a special event starting in Darlington. Take an escorted walk to Glen Forest and learn about the history, flora and fauna. Then on to Avalon Vineyard for wine tasting and tasting platters. $50p.p. all inclusive, and bookings essential as the tour is limited to a group of 12 (I have no idea if this is full yet, sorry). Call Mundaring Visitors Centre for more info and bookings: 9295 0202
The Golden West Antique and Collectors Fair is on at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Free valuations are available from 12 to 3pm. Entry is $5 and children under 16 get in free. Proceeds go to charity.

And the monthly Psychic Awareness Magical Fair is also on in Freo, at the Town Hall, from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.