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My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week; Tuesday 21 November to Sunday 26 November 2006. Check out the Event Calendar for more! Apologies that this is so late, I’ve got a good excuse: I’ve been sick! :D

Some of these events are free, some are cheap, and some are very expensive (though it’s all relative!)! Click on the links for more info.

AWESOME Arts Festival for Bright Young Things, until Sunday, lots of cheap or free events/displays mainly in the cbd and Northbridge, for children and their families.

Fremantle Festival till Sunday (big carnival/parade/dance party on Sunday afternoon/evening)

The West End Festival in the west end of the cbd begins on Friday, and includes Circus City and Perth’s Biggest Office Party, and many other events, until 2 December.

The Wanneroo Show is on from 4pm Friday till 10.30pm Saturday, with all the usual show activity including fireworks on both nights.

There’s also fireworks in Hillarys on Saturday from 8pm, at the ‘Launch of Summer Show’ at Sorrento Quay Boardwalk. (thanks Gary, would’ve missed it otherwise!)

The City of Perth Great Bike Ride is happening on Sunday. It raises funds for several good causes and you can ride 12, 53 or 106 kilometres.

Music

Jason Molina performs at the Rosemount Hotel on Wednesday night, tickets $30 +bf from Heatseeker.

Antiskeptic are performing at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday night, Leederville HQ on Friday afternoon and Mojo’s Bar on Sunday night, tickets around $15 through Heatseeker.

Escape to the Park, a music festival featuring Augie March, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins, Josh Pyke and The Panda Band is happening at King’s Park on Saturday afternoon/evening, tickets still available for $53.50 from Ticketmaster.

Pearl Jam are performing at Subiaco Oval on Saturday, with Kings of Leon in support. Some tickets still available for $103 from Ticketmaster.

Mental as Anything perform as part of the Houghton White Classic series on Saturday night at Houghton Winery.

Snakes On a Stage, a tribute to hair metal, is happening at the Fly By Night Musician’s Club on Saturday night. It’s a benefit gig for the not-for-profit-club and members of Eskimo Joe and End of Fashion will be part of it! Tickets $15 + bf at link above, or $20 at the door.
An Evening on the Green is happening in King’s Park on Sunday and Monday with Chris Isaak etc, but it sold out months ago!

Dance/Club:
Summer Break is happening at Metro City on Friday night/Sat morning.
The R&B Superclub is back at Metro City on Saturday nights!(that website needs updating!)

The Renaissance Summer Picnic is happening at Belvoir Amphitheatre on Sunday, with a big line-up over two stages.

Swedish House Mafia will bring electro house to Harbourside from 1pm on Sunday.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts / Comedy/Theatre / Circus

Barry Humphries brings Dame Edna back to town with a Vengeance at the Regal Theatre till Sunday 3 December. Tickets range from $60 to $86 and are available through BOCS.

The Blonde, The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead is a ‘one woman tour de force’ performed by Jacki Weaver who apparently has ‘suberb comic talents’, at the Playhouse Theatre until Sunday 10 December. Tickets from about $40 from BOCS.

The weekly Thursday comedy night at the Hyde Park Hotel presents a RTRFM Fundraiser this week, with a huge bunch of comedians. Tickets $10 for subscribers, $15 for general admission.

24 At the Fly is 24 hours of non-stop improvised comedy, theatre and music by Phil Thomson and others at the Fly By Night Club from 5pm on Friday till 5pm on Saturday. Much more info available at Heatseeker and the Fly website.
On the Outside is a one-woman show about an ex-superhero! It’s on at The Blue Room till Saturday 25 November. Tickets $20, conc $15.

For a load of other plays/theatre performances, check out the event calendar!

Other

The Italian Film Festival is on at Cinema Paradiso in Northbridge and Luna on SX in Fremantle until 29 November.

The Jacaranda Festival is happening in Applecross on Saturday from 10 to 3pm.

Another Do or DIY Flashmob is being organised for Saturday, details here.

As said above, the Fremantle Festival is still on this week. On Sunday, there a Street Carnival from midday, a Street Parade from 4pm, and a Bhangra Street Dance Party from 6 to 9pm.

The Christmas Street Mall in East Victoria Park is happening along Albany Hwy on Sunday from 4 to 8pm.

Another yachting extravaganza comes to Fremantle: the Audi Etchells Worlds 2006. Fremantle Sailing Club will host the fleet, and the breakwater there wil be one of the best vantage points. It’s happening until 25 November.

For family fun see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

And for an overview of big events in November, see this post. A post like that for December is coming up very soon!