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Following is a list of the major events in Perth each week in February 2007.
This month is huge! (that’s my excuse why it has taken so long to type up!). And these are only the bigger events, I’ll feature more in my weekly ‘what’s on’ posts!! Main big events are the Perth International Arts Festival, the WAMi (WA Music) Festiva, Summersun Festival, Midsummer Feast, ………..
Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Shakespeare in the Park, a Comedy of Errors is on at King’s Park from Friday 12 January till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival is held from 1 to 24 February 2007 in Princess May Park. Check out all the other outdoor cinemas at this post!
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Mandurah from 19 January till 10 February 2007.
Deathtrap, by Weeping Spoon Productions is performed at PICA till 3 February.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Music:
Jazz on the Rocks is held at Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach on Friday 2 February.
James Reyne performs at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Friday night.
The free, all ages Boo-Yah Festival is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
The Ten Tenors perform for ‘An Evening on the Green’ at King’s Park on Saturday night, with Grace Night and Bojeme.
Tetrafide Percussion (they’re great fun, I’ve seen them!) perform at the New Theatre at ECU Mt Lawley on Saturday night, and are recording a dvd at the same time.
Whiteman Park, ’summer of bush dances‘, with the Mucky Duck Band on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children, bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open. Free tram ride included.
DJ/Producer Diplo is at The Bakery in Northbridge on Saturday night.
The Big Day Out is happening in Claremont on Sunday!
Another ‘Evening on the Green‘ is happening at King’s Park on Sunday, when Tim Finn, Pete Murray and others perform.
Musica Viva Menage – Arundo is an event held in the Art Gallery of WA Courtyard from 6pm on Sunday 4 February.
Other:
The Vodafone Beach Volleyball Tour is rolling into Perth, and is at Scarborough Beach from 2 to 4 February.
The next Do or DIY Perth flashmob is held from 11.30am in the Perth CBD.
Farmarama is a free family fun afternoon held at Peridot Park in Wanneroo, organised by the City of Wanneroo, from 3 to 7pm on Saturday.
Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Mandurah from 19 January till 10 February 2007.
Shakespeare in the Park, a Comedy of Errors is on at King’s Park from Friday 12 January till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival opens on 9 February and continues to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately. On opening night there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm. A start will be made on the huge Travelling Curtain!
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
My Chemical Romance perform at Metro City on Monday, late afternoon.
Trivium perform at Capitol on Monday night.
Behind Crimson Eyes perform at The Foundry on Wednesday, The Players Bar on Thursday (all ages and 18+), The Amplifier Bar on Friday and the Newport on Sunday.
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs). On opening night(Friday 9 Feb) there’s a free family spectacular at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm.
Deloris perform at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday 9 February and the Norfolk Hotel on Saturday 10 February 07.
Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd fame) performs at Members Equity Stadium on Friday.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The free, all ages Boo-Yah Festival is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
The Bunbury International Jazz Festival is held the whole weekend in Bunbury, 2 hours south of Perth.
Devil’s Kitchen Music Festival is held at Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 10 February 2007, with Dreadnaught (VIC), Fort (NSW), Subtruck, The Fuzz… 13 bands over 2 stages in total, stonepunkrock.
The Raf Pack’s Back Concert is held at Perth Zoo on Saturday evening.
Adults Only Pool Party number 1 is held at Adventure World on Saturday night, featuring live music by Audioperv and Flyte.
The Mundaring Weir Hotel Festival begins with a performance by Jane Rutter on Saturday night.
Angus and Julie Stone perform at Beck’s Verandah, but it has sold out.
Eric Clapton performs at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday 11 February, Mia Dyson supports.
The Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
Other:
Gloucester Park Fireworks Night is on Friday 9 February, with the horse racing, a live band, children’s ride, Chinese acts to celebrate the Chinese New Year (which is the 18th….) and fireworks after the last race.
The Summersun Festival (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al’s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.
The Flight Centre Travel Expo is held at the Perth Convention Centre, and the ANDA Coin, Banknote and Stamp Show is held at Burswood Casino, both on Saturday and Sunday.
Monday 12 to Sunday 18 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
The Lady Oi, by Black Swan Theatre Company is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.
The Kransky Sisters perform at Beck’s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but the 14th has sold out.
The Romantic Misadventures of a Perth Girl Looking for Love is romantic comedy without romance, and will be performed at the East Amphitheatre from 14 to 23 February.
Walking With Dinosaurs in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 2007.
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Houghton Wines presents Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on Saturday 17 February.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
The Kransky Sisters perform at Beck’s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but the 14th has sold out.
The Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is happening about 300kms south of Perth from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 Feb.
Damien Rice performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Thursday 15 February.
Evanescence perform at Challenge Stadium on Thursday.
Expatriate perform at the Norfolk on Thursday and the Rosemount on Friday 16 December, this last show together with Red Riders.
True Live and Macromantics perform at Beck’s Verandah on Thursday.
Blue King Brown perform with special guests – Thursday 15 February at The Paddo, Saturday 17 Feb at Knights Winery for Valley Fest, and Sunday 18 February 2007 at the Fly By Night Club.
The WAMi Fesival opens on Friday 16 February with a showcase event at Club Capitol, featuring Birds of Tokyo, and continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases!
The Garage Kids Fesival is held at Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday 17 Feb from 1pm, with The Flairz and others, as part of the WAMi Festival.
Valley Fest, with Blue King Brown and lots of support, is held at Knights Winery on Saturday 17 February 2007.
Crosby, Stills and Nash perform An Evening on the Green at King’s Park on Saturday. (postponed till 1 December 07, due to illness)
The Fab Four, a Beatles Tribute group, perform at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
Snow Patrol perform at the Belvoir Amphitheatre on Saturday. (sold out)
The Good Vibrations Festival (Beastie Boys, Jurrasic 5, Timo Maas, Casius etc etc) is happening at Belvoir on Sunday 18 February 2007.
Triple J ‘Live at the Wireless’ show with Bob Evans at The Rosemount Hotel on Sunday.
Boyz II Men perform at Metro City on Sunday.
Other:
The Summersun Festival continues with Movie Stars at the Astor on Monday, a Twilight Cruise on Tuesday, a Valentines Dinner Dance on 14 February, Blast from the Past at Freo Prison on Thursday, the Summersun Dance Final on Fruday, Nostalgia Drags and a beach party on Saturday and the finale on Sunday in Rockingham.
Walking With Dinosaurs in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 2007.
The Holiday and Travel Expo is on at Fremantle Passenger Terminal from Friday to Sunday 18th.
The Joondalup Home and Lifestyle Expo is on at the Arena, from Friday to Sunday.
Midsummer Feast, the annual “foodie” festival in the Swan Valley is held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February 07.
The RTR Pop Quiz is held at Beck’s Verandah on Friday.
The Rottnest Channel Swim is held on Saturday 17 Feb 07.
Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Topol performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Burswood Theatre from 20 February to 4 March 2007.
Circus Oz performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.
Fragmented is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.
The Lost Girl, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
The Romantic Misadventures of a Perth Girl Looking for Love is romantic comedy without romance, and will be performed at the East Amphitheatre from 14 to 23 February.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The WAMi Fesival continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases, including the WAM Awards on Wednesday 21 and the Saturday Spectacular on the 24th!
The Gozzy Rock all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
Westlife perform at Challenge Stadium with the Young Divas on 21 February 2007.
Peter. Bjorn and John perform at Beck’s Verandah on Thursday 22 Feb (Sold out).
A South African Music Festival is held at Leederville Hotel on Saturday 24 February 07.
Perth City Muster, a big country music festival, is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Saturday.
ABBR, an ABBA Tribute act, performs at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
Augie March perform with WASO at King’s Park on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 Feb 07.
Daryl Braithwaite performs at Elmar’s in the Valle on Saturday.
The Bon Scott Celebration Concert is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Sunday 25 Feb 07.
Boy George performs a dj set at The Court Hotel on Sunday.
Other:
The Festival of Surf is happening at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007, organised by the City of Stirling.
Totally Tomato Sunday is on at Araluen Botanic Park on 25 February.
Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 February 2007
Performing and Visual Arts:
Topol performs in Fiddler on the Roof at Burswood Theatre from 20 February to 4 March 2007.
Ballet at the Quarry (City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.
Circus Oz performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I’ll highlight separately.
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Music:
The Dropkick Murphys perform at Capitol on Monday 26 February 07.
Yo La Tengo perform at Amplifier on Tuesday.
Jon Auer performs at Mojos Bar on Tuesday and Wednesday with Laura Imbruglia.
NOFX perform at Metro City on Tuesday.
The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the Beck’s Verandah line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
