What’s on in Perth - 5 to 7 January 2007

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this weekend; Friday 5 to Sunday 7 January 2007. Also see the post for all big events in Perth in January.

Music

Mental As Anything perform at Friends Restuarant on Friday night.

Renee Geyer and band perform at the Mundaring Weir Hotel on Friday night.

Southbound music festival is on in Busselton from Friday to Sunday, but has sold out!

The Texas Country Music Club has moved venues and is now held at the Lynwood Arms Hotel in Ferndale ever Saturday night, phone 9472 4095 for more info.

Ugly Duckling perform at the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday night.

Summadayze, a dance music festival is held at the Supreme Court Gardens on Sunday 7 January.

The first Town of Vincent Summer Concert is held on Sunday 7 January with the Chameleon Brass Band performing from 5.30pm in Hyde Park, free!

Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Theatre / Comedy / Film / Circus

Seussical the Musical is on at the Playhouse Theatre from Friday 5 January to Saturday 13 January.

Peter and the Wolf is a performance for children involving an orchestra and dance, at King’s Park from 5 to 21 January.

Circus Joseph Ashton is located in Rockingham from 27 December to 14 January.

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

The Outdoor Cinema season has started, with Lotterywest Festival Films at Somerville, UWA and Joondalup Pines, Camelot Outdoor Cinema in Mosman park, Moonlight Cinema in King’s Park, Movies by Burswood in Burswood Park, and Luna Outdoor in Leederville!

Other (sport, markets…)

The Hopman Cup is held at Burswood Dome, the final on 5 January 2007.

The Velux 5 Oceans Yacht Race stops off at Fremantle from 6 to 14 January.

The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm on Thursday (weekly)
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday (weekly)
The Kalamunda Village Markets are held from 8.30 to 3.30 on Saturday (every first Saturday of the month)
The Victoria Park Lions Club Community Market is on every first Sunday of the month.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.