My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 15 to Sunday 21 January 2007. Also see the post for all big events in Perth in January.
Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.
Music
Madeleine Peyroux performs at the Perth Concert Hall on Tuesday 16 January.
A night of Northern Soul and Classic Motown is happening again at the Fly By Night in Fremantle on Friday night.
Snowman perform at the Rosemount on Friday night.
Jazz singer Diane Reeves with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra perform at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on Saturday 20 January.
Whiteman Park ‘summer of bush dances‘, with the Pioneer Bush Band on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children and includes a free tram ride. Bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open.
Free family event by the Town of Vincent: 60’s and 70’s music by Huxley and short films and then Aussie classic The Dish, from 6pm on Sunday at Banks Reserve.
Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco (this week the Mucky Ducky Band).
A new weekly event presented by the Funk Club and Fundamental Empire: Summer Bowling at the Mt Lawley Bowling Club from 2 to 8pm every Sunday. Featuring genuine 1972 beer prices, funky tunes, lawn bowls, bbq, ice cream & more….
Mach Pelican perform at the Newport Hotel in Freo on Sunday night.
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.
Theatre / Comedy / Film / Circus
Aureo by Skadada, an electronic circus company, is performed at His Majesty’s Theatre from Wednesday 17 to 20 January.
Raw Comedy is on at the Comedy Lounge at Hyde Park Hotel on Thursday, searching for WA talent for the Melbourne Comedy Festival. It’s time for Heat 3 and Matt Dyktynkski is MC. Andrea Gibbs from the 96fm breaky crew also performs.
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.
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 Mandurah from 19 January to 10 February 2007.
Carmen by Perth City Ballet will be performed from 17 to 21 January at the Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach.
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
The Outdoor Cinema season is in full swing, 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…)
Fairy Queen Caroline’s Picnic in the Park is held at Wanneroo Showgrounds from 11am to 3pm on Thursday 18 January.
The Beach Party is held on Town Beach in Mandurah on Sunday with Olympic volleyball stars, a sand sculpture competition, live music and family entertainment from 10 to 4 on Sunday.
The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April. From 12.30 a free gig by ‘gyprockers’ Double Entendre.
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade, this week ‘Songs From the Mountain’, in the style of movies ‘O
Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and ‘Walk the Line’.
The Guildford Heritage & Craft Markets are held every third Sunday of the month from 10am to 5pm.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.
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