The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 April 2007.
Many of the events below are free, some are under $20 and others you will need to book tickets, so please always click on the links to see more information.
Festivals/expos etc:
International Dance Day is held at The Esplanade in Perth on Sunday from 2.30 to 8pm – free dance workshops, demonstrations, international food and the Ausdance WA 30th Birthday Celebrations.
Totally Huge New Music Festival from 20 April to 6 May 2007 at various locations.
Perth Motor Show at PCEC till Wednesday 25 Aprl 2007.
2007 Australian Innovation Festival from Thursday 26 April to 31 May 07.
Taste in the Valley, showcasing the Swan Valley’s food, wine, arts, music and local produce is held over four weekends in April.
Music
Totally Huge New Music Festival from 20 April to 6 May 2007 at various locations.
Paul Stanley (KISS) at Burswood Theatre on 24 April 2007.
Perth Blues Club International Extravaganza with Eugene Bridges and more at the Charles Hotel on Tuesday 24 April.
The Magic of Gilbert & Sullivan at Perth Town Hall on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 and Saturday 28 April.
Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.
Chick Corea and Gary Burton with WASO (jazz) at Perth Concert Hall on 27 and 28 April 2007
Tattoo Spectacular at Members Equity Stadium on 28 April 2007
Dylan Moran at the Perth Concert Hall on 29 April 2007 and Burswood Theatre on 30 April and 1 May. (sold out)
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.
Performing Arts:
Tattoo Spectacular at Members Equity Stadium on 28 April 2007
Two Weeks with the Queen by WA Youth Theatre Company at Subiaco Arts Centre from Thursday 19 to Saturday 28 April 2007.
Club Gargouille (musical) at Rechabites’ Hall from Wednesday 25 April to Saturday 5 May 07.
Bombshells by Perth Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 26 April to 12 May 2007.
Circus Joseph Ashton is in Cockburn till 29 April.
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Other:
SIGGRAPH 2005 Conference Special Session Screening – A Star Wars Retrospective at eCentral TAFE on Monday evening.
ANZAC Day – Wednesday 25 April – services throughout Perth
Free matinee film screenings have started again at the Alexander Library in Perth, each Wednesday from 12.30 at the Perth Cultural Centre (north of central train station), until November.
WASSA are holding a Sleddog Public Display day on Sunday 29 April, 10am – 2pm, at South Perth foreshore.
The Fremantle Village Art Markets are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
The Mandjar Markets are held at the Waterfront in Mandurah every Sunday from 1 to 5pm until the end of April.
Checkout the Perth Event Calendar for other events, especially all the Youth Week events!
:D – Simone
