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What’s on this week – 23 to 29 October 2006

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week. Check out the Event Calendar for much more!

Ten Days on ARTRAGE begins on Thursday! Have you checked out the huge wierd and wonderful and wonderfully wierd program yet?! There’s heaps of free and cheap stuff!

Last chance to see the Telstra Rally in Perth, from Thursday to Sunday. The cars head to a different stage each day, and end up at Gloucester Park each evening.

Zig Zag Community Festival in Kalamunda on Saturday.

The Pride Carnival through Northbridge on Saturday night.

Jazz and Wooden Boat Festival at Claisebrook Cove from 11am to 5.30pm on Sunday

Curtin’s Big Event from midday to 7pm on Sunday, with lots of free children’s activities and live music. Bring cans of baked beans before 3pm for Bean Aid, and help with the spiral of cans for the Guiness World Record!

Music

Live are performing at Challenge Stadium on Tuesday night. Tickets are $85.90 through Ticketmaster.

Coca-Cola Live n Local is happening on Wednesday, check out this post for info on how to get ‘free’ tickets (you need to get codes from specially marked drink bottles). End of Fashion, Evermore, The Veronicas, After the Fall and The Hot Lies are performing.

Metal bands Soulfly and Caliban are playing at Capitol on Thursday, tickets $47.50 through BOCS.

The Presidents of the United States of America are performing at Metropolis in Fremantle, also on Thursday night. Tickets $45 + bf from Heatseeker.

On Friday night Ministry of Sound is happening at Metro City, tickets $65 through inthemix.com.au.

Fourplay String Quartet (known for covering bands like The Beastie Boys, Metallica, Jeff Buckley and The Velvet Underground) are performing at the Fly By Night Club on Friday night. Tickets online are $16.70 +bf at Heatseeker, or $25 at the door.

Hi-5 are performing at Burswood Dome on Saturday and Sunday, two performances on each day.

The Pride Carnival After Party is being held at Metro City from 10pm on Saturday.

R&B artist Ne-Yo is performing at Metro City on Sunday. Tickets $51.90 through BOCS.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts / Theatre / Circus / Comedy

Bangara & Mash is a ‘Bollywood Burlesque Circus Comedy Cabaret’ and will be held at the Fly By Night Club on Sunday. Raising money for orphaned kids in India, tickets are $20 through Heatseeker or $25 at the door.
Cosi, a play by the Graduate Dramatic Society is on at the Dolphin Theatre at UWA from Friday to 11 November 06. Tickets $24, conc $18.

Delicate Balance by Pocket Theatre is three one act plays by loca dramatists, and will performed at the Swan Basement on Wednesday night, Sunday afternoon and some dates after that too. Tickets $15, conc $10.

Guys and Dolls, a musical comedy presented by the MS Society, is on at the Regal Theatre from Friday until Sunday 29 October. Tickets through BOCS are between $27 and $77 depending on date, seats and concessions!

A Moment on the Lips, a comedy/drama by seven female Perth actors, is on at The Rechabites’ Hall till Saturday 28 October 2006.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Bassendean from Friday until Sunday 19 November. Standard adult tickets around $20.

Other

City of Cockburn Spring Fair at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill.

Volunteer Bushfire Games in Whiteman Park on Sunday.

For more family fun this weekend, see this post at the Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

What’s on this week – 16 to 22 Oct 06

Monday, October 16th, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week. Check out the Event Calendar for much more!

The Spring Home Show and Telethon are on at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre all weekend. See the links for much more info, you can be in the audience at Telethon, and there’s a big kids carnival.

The Kelmscott Annual Show is on from Friday afternoon to Saturday night.

Ascot Racecourse opens with a gala from midday on Saturday, and entry is free for everyone.

Government House Open Day is on Sunday from 11am to 4pm. I’ve had this is my (personal) diary for ages, but now we’re going away for the weekend, typical! Admission is free, and there will be displays, entertainment, and you can picnic in the gardens.

Whiteman Park hosts the official opening of Children’s Week on Sunday, with a Family FunSafe Day.

Another family fun day in Leederville: Active Vincent & Pets in the Park Day on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

Town of Victoria Park presents ‘Colours of Spring Mall‘. Albany Highway will be closed, and there will be activities, stage entertainment and displays, from midday to 4pm on Sunday.

The Blessing of the Fleet is happening in Fremantle on Sunday. A parade goes from St Patrick’s Basilica to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and returns, from 2pm. Celebration at the Esplanade Reserve and fireworks at 8pm.

Music

Swedish metal band Arch Enemy will be performing at Capitol on Tuesday night.

Renee Geyer is touring Perth with Vika & Linda. They are performing at the Woodvale Tavern on Thursday, the Civic Hotel on Friday and the Fly By Night Club on Saturday. Tickets are $35, and available at the venue for the Woodvale and Civic, and BOCS for the Civic and Fly By Night Club (with booking fee).

Sarah McLeod (formely of The SuperJesus) is touring Perth this week with Mick Skelton. She’ll be at The Foundry on Wednesday, Players Bar in Mandurah on Friday, The Civic Hotel on Saturday and The Newport Hotel on Sunday. Tickets at BOCS for $13.20.

Birds of Tokyo are playing a gig at Players Bar in Mandurah on Thursday night, entry $10.

A (Friday) Night on the Quiet at Mulberry on Swan features Brisbane Jazz sensation Mark Sholtez. Tickets available for $125 from Mulberry on Swan, and include a five course meal and wine. Pay a bit more and it includes transport from Burswood Resort.

RTRfm presents lots of Brazilian sounds with Spring in Sao Paulo on Friday night at the Luxe Bar in Highgate.

US metal band Killswitch Engage perform at Capitol on Friday night. Tickets $47.40 at BOCS. At 3pm on Saturday they play an underage gig at the same place, same price.

British band Smokie (they’re mostly known for hits in the 70’s) are performing at Burswood Theatre on Saturday night. Tickets are around $80 and available through Ticketek.

Perth band Snowman are launching their new album at Gilkinsons on Saturday night. Tickets around $16 at Heatseeker and at the door.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts / Theatre / Circus / Comedy

Wil Anderson is in town and performing ‘Wil Communication’ at the Octagon Theatre at UWA from Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets are $34 and available through BOCS. Tickets sold out for the Friday and Saturday 7.30pm shows.

Guys and Dolls, a musical comedy presented by the MS Society, is on at the Regal Theatre from Friday until Sunday 29 October. Tickets through BOCS are between $27 and $77 depending on date, seats and concessions!

This Thursday at the Comedy Lounge it’s ‘Stand Up for Anti-Poverty Week’, with Dave Callan, Andrea Gibbs, John HowOdd, Xavier Michelides, Stuart Packham and Malcolm Dix. If you want to get in, you’d better get there by 6.30pm to get tickets, see details at the website! For other regular comedy nights around Perth, check out this post! Tickets $20, $15 concession.

The play about a dog in the Pilbara, ‘Red Dog’, is on at the Playhouse Theatre till Saturday 21 October.

Circus Joseph Ashton is at Kingsway Shopping Centre till Sunday 22 October.

A Moment on the Lips, a comedy/drama by seven female Perth actors, is on at The Rechabites’ Hall till Saturday 28 October 2006.

Other

The weekly Village Art Markets are on at King’s Square in Fremantle on Thursday, which include music and children’s activities.

The John Hughes Big Walk is on Sunday, supporting PMH. Register online, the fee is $20 and goes to charity. You don’t have to walk all the way from Perth to Freo!

The Victorian Rose Art and Craft Fair is on at Challenge Stadium on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

More walking for a good cause: Cystic Fibrosis WA are holding a walk-a-thon around Lake Monger on Sunday, registration from 10am. There’ll be entertainment and a sausage sizzle.

There’s a Bonsai Exhibition at the Freo Town Hall on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, $4 entry.

WA’s Pride Festival is on till the end of the month.

The Magical Psychic Healing Expo is on at Sorrento Quay Board Walk (Hillarys Boat Harbour) from Thursday to Sunday, from 10am, entry is free.

For events especially for kids see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

What’s on this week – 9 to 15 Oct 06

Sunday, October 8th, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week. Check out the Event Calendar for much more!

The Mandurah Boat Show is on from Friday to Sunday.

The Swan View Show is on at Brown Park Recreation Ground on Saturday 14 October.

WA’s Pride Festival is on till the end of the month.

Music

Taste of Chaos, an all ages rock music festival, is on at Burswood Dome on Tuesday night. Tickets are $70 and there’s still some available.

Tommy Emmanuel is playing at Burswood Theatre with friends, also on Tuesday 10 October. Tickets $60.
The Screaming Jets are touring Perth this week, playing at the Maxx in Joondalup on Wednesday, the Leopold in Bicton on Friday, The Civic in Inglewood on Saturday and the Gosnells Hotel on Sunday. Kay saw them in Joondalup and wrote a post here!
Singer-songwriter Josh Pyke is performing at the Fly By Night Club on Thursday and the Hyde Park Hotel on Saturday 14 October. Tickets from $16 to $20.

The Grammy award winning Dixie Chicks are performing at Burswood Dome on Friday night. Tickets are $100/120 from Ticketek and still available.

The Funk Club Freo relaunches at the Swan Basement in North Freo on Saturday night.

Elle-Vis, a female Elvis ‘impersonator’ is performing at the Burswood Theatre on Saturday night. Tickets $65/75 still available.

Adelaide band Wolf & Cub are playing at the Amplifier Bar on Saturday night and the Norfolk in Freo on Sunday. $16.70

G. Love & Special Sauce (blues n roots n hiphop) are performing at the Fly By Night Club in Freo on Sunday night.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide which I recently found out about! (thanks Grum!)

Performing Arts / Theatre / Circus / Comedy

David Strassman and his crazy puppets are back in Perth for the Get Chuck’d Tour 2006. See them at the Regal Theatre from Tuesday till Saturday 15 October. There are still a few tickets available, especially for the later shows.

The play about a dog in the Pilbara, ‘Red Dog’, opens with a preview performance at the Playhouse Theatre on Saturday and will be on till 21 October.

Circus Joseph Ashton is at Kingsway Shopping Centre from Friday 29 September to Sunday 22 October.

A Moment on the Lips, a comedy/drama by seven female Perth actors, is on at The Rechabites’ Hall till Saturday 28 October 2006. It starts with preview shows on Thursday 12 October.
Other

A Great Marsupial Night Stalk is happening at Whiteman Park on Friday night.

Walk to Cure Diabetes from 9am at Burswood Park on Sunday 15 October 2006.

There’s a French Car Festival at the Esplanade Park in Fremantle on Sunday from 10-5.

Railfest, the annual festival and open day at the Rail Transport Museum in Bassendean is on Sunday.

Come n Try Kitesurfing at Scarborough Beach on Sunday, organised by the WA Kite Surfing Association.

For events especially for kids see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park

Sunday, September 12th, 2004
Today visited Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park which has recently moved into Whiteman Park.

The park was very nice, and you could go in amongst the kangaroos. You can also have a Wombat on your lap!
Later we had lunch in the “village” of Whiteman Park, walked around Mussel Pool and visited the Children’s Forest.

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The tram in the ‘Village’