My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 12 to Sunday 18 February 2007.
Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.
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 Tiger Lillies perform bizarre cabaret at Beck’s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
The Kransky Sisters perform at Beck’s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but sold out.
Wednesday is Valentine’s Day.
Sunset Valentine Concert at Joondalup Resort, FREE (there’s a bar, and bring a picnic)
Valentine’s Day 70’s Disco Dance Party at Emar’s in the Swan Valley
Damien Rice performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Thursday 15 February.
Evanescence perform at Challenge Stadium on Thursday.
The Searchers perform at Woodvale Tavern on Thursday night, Friends Restaurant on Friday, High Road Tavern on Saturday, Joondalup Resort Sunday afternoon, and Friends Restaurant again on Sunday evening.
Jazz in the Park in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays.
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.
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is happening about 300kms south of Perth from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 Feb.
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!
City of Perth Opera in the Park, a free event part of the Perth Festival from 8pm at the Supreme Court Gardens on Friday.
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.
The Fab Four, a Beatles Tribute group, perform at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
Snow Patrol perform at the Belvoir Amphitheatre on Saturday. (sold out)
Broome to Bicton Concert at Bicton Quarantine Park from 4pm on Saturday, entry is donation.
City of Wanneroo free summer concert, GANGgajang perform at Liddell Reserve in Girrawheen from 4pm on Saturday.
City of Stirling ‘Absolute Kylie Tribute Show‘ from 5.30pm at Dianella Regional Open Space on Saturday (free).
Israel Houghton and New Breed perform at Challenge Stadium on Saturday night.
World Music in the Park, City of Joondalup and Perth Festival present Dhafer Youseff at Mawson Park in Hillarys from 7pm on Saturday night (Free).
Holly Throsby and Dan Kelly perform at Mojos Bar on Saturday night
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.
Collective Latino perform as part of Kulcha on Swan at Kingfisher Park in Ballajura on Sunday from 3pm, free.
City of Gosnells presents People in Park/Pets in the Park with live music and entertainment from 50m in Armstrong Park, Huntingdale.
GANGgajang perform in McCallum Park for the Town of Vic Park, free from 5pm on Sunday.
Jay Weston & Sarah Harmony perform for the Town of Vincent at Hyde Park from 5.30pm on Sunday, free.
City of Nedlands Summer in the Park concert in Allen Park, Swanbourne from 5.30pm on Sunday, free.
Free music every Sunday: Freo Arts Centre courtyard music, and Sunset@Subi in Subiaco.
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide and local Perth music blogs PerthMusic and PerthSounds.
Performing and Visual Arts:
Walking With Dinosaurs in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 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 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, 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.
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 one of the weekly comedy nights!
Check out all the outdoor cinemas at this post!
Other:
Midsummer Feast, the annual “foodie” festival in the Swan Valley is held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February 07.
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.
The RTR Pop Quiz is held at Beck’s Verandah on Friday.
The Rottnest Channel Swim is held on Saturday 17 Feb 07.
The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April. This week the Freo Tomato Festival is on from midday, with tastings, demos and workshops!
Joondalup Sunset Markets are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade.
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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