The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 6 May 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:
Kulcha’s 10th Anniversary is celebrated from 4 to 11 May. Free community showcase on Sat from midday, free workshops (drumming, dance, etc) on Sun fr0m 11am, Jenny Simpson free on Monday evening, Dance from around the world, free on Wednesday evening etc!
Boardwalk Sculpture Festival at Mindarie Marina on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May
2007 Australian Innovation Festival from Thursday 26 April to 31 May
The 2007 Stretch Festival is held in Mandurah from 3 to 6 May
Moondyne Festival in Toodyay (~1 hour east of Perth) on Sunday 6 May
Harvest Festival in Bickley and Carmel (behind Kalamunda) on 5 and 6 May
Music concerts:
Totally Huge New Music Festival - 20 April to 6 May- various locations
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band at Fly By Night Club on Wednesday 2 May
Horsell Common at the Foundry on Wednesday, Amplifier on Friday, Mojos on Saturday
Sunn0))) & Boris at Club Capitol on Thursday 3 May
Brooke Fraser at the Fly By Night on 4 May
My Friend The Chocolate Cake at the Fly By Night on Saturday 5 May
Night of the Guitars at the Leopold on Saturday
Silverchair at Metropolis on Sunday 6 and 7 May (sold out)
The Game at Metro City on Sunday 6 May.
Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.
For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.
Performing Arts (incl comedy):
Club Gargouille (musical) at Rechabites’ Hall from Wednesday 25 April to Saturday 5 May
Bombshells by Perth Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 26 April to 12 May
The Goose Chase by Thin Ice Productions and Deckchair Theatre Co at PICA from 1 to 20 May
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Burswood Theatre from 4 to 13 May
Sing-A-Long-A-Sound of Music at the Regal Theatre on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May
Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Other:
EPW Evolution (wrestling) on Friday 4 and 5 May
Ebridal Expo at Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May
May Day Celebration with annual unions march and family fun day at Esplanade Reserve in Fremantle.
Kulcha’s 10th Anniversary is celebrated from 4 to 11 May. Free community showcase on Sat from midday, free workshops (drumming, dance, etc) on Sun fr0m 11am, Jenny Simpson free on Monday evening, Dance from around the world, free on Wednesday evening etc!
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.
For some other events, check out the GAYinWA website who have a ‘what’s on this fortnight‘.
Checkout What’s on in May and the Perth Event Calendar for other events.
Have a good week! – Simone
