The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 28 May to Monday 4 June 2007.

Monday is Foundation Day, so it’s a public holiday, which means a long weekend!

Please click on the links for more information.

Festivals/expos etc:

Fremantle Heritage Festival from Sunday 27 May to Monday 4 June

Australian Model Railway Expo at Claremont Showgrounds Saturday 2 to Monday 4 June

Parenting Australia Expo from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 June

Pinjarra Festival in Pinjarra (about 1 hour south of Perth)

Spanish Film Festival at Cinema Paradiso from Tuesday 24 to Wednesday 30 May – Argentinean Closing Night on Thursday 31 May

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival begins on 1 June

2007 Australian Innovation Festival till 31 May

Music concerts:

Missy Higgins at Perth Concert Hall on 28 May (sold out)

Something for Numbers at The Foundry on 30 May, Swan Basement on 1 June and the Amplifier Bar on 2 June

Operator Please at Norfolk Basement on Thursday 31 May

Chocolate Martini (indigenous music night) at The Bakery on Thursday 31 May

Jet at Metro City on 1 June 2007

Dirty Laundry at Metropolis on Friday 1 June

The Darling Downs at Fly By Night on Friday 1 June

Tim Rogers at Norfolk Basement Lounge on 1 June and Indi Bar on 2 June

Bomba for Funk Club’s Winter Games at Rosemount Hotel on Friday 1 June and Fly By Night Club on 2 June

Powderfinger at Regal Theatre on 2 June 2007

DJ Shadow at Gilkinson’s on 2 June 2007

Pink at Challenge Stadium – 2 and 3 and 4 June (sold out)

Ministry of Sound Sessions @ Metro City and Capitol on 3 June 2007 (tickets also at Ticketmaster)

Bass Session at the Deen feat Fierce & Break and State of Mind, on Sunday 3 June

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts:

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival begins on 1 June

Ross Noble at His Majesty’s Theatre from 29 May to 2 June

Grumpy Old Women Live at Burswood Theatre from 29 May to 3 June

The Crucible by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 19 May to 2 June

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Subiaco Arts Centre from 29 May to 2 June

The Goat or Who is Sylvia? by Perth Theatre Company at PICA from 31 May to 23 June

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Joondalup from Friday 1 to 24 June 07

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

Other

Danny Green Fight at Challenge Stadium on Wednesday 30 May

Purple Bra Day is Friday 1 June. Happenings at Forrest Place from 7am till 5pm

Check out the Perth Event Calendar for other events.

Have a good week! – Simone

The Fremantle Heritage Festival is on again from 27 May to 4 June 2007!

So it kicks of again tomorrow, Sunday (today if you’re an email subscriber) with the FREE official opening festival at King’s Square and Fremantle Town Hall (in the centre of Fremantle). There will be many different cultures participating, with ethnic arts and crafts, demonstrations, traditional story telling, performances of national music and dance and more!
It’s all happening from 11am to 5pm, Sunday 27 May 2007.

There are also many other activities already happening tomorrow and then throughout the week involving music, awards, many workshops, exhibitions, guided walks and more. Especially Sunday 3 June there’s heaps happening!

For the full program, see the website or contact Fre-info on 9432 9888.

Bob Dylan will be performing at Burswood Dome on 23 August 2007!!! I’m there!

Following the critical praise for his acclaimed 32nd studio album, Modern Times, sentiment to which he has become so rightfully accustomed, Dylan has a growing popular resurgence that deftly crosses each and every generation.

Bob Dylan will be performing with his band, and support by The Frames (from Ireland).

Tickets on sale through Ticketek! See the seating chart.

Running times (approximate, and subject to change!)
The Frames – 7.30pm – 8.00pm
Interval – 8.00pm – 8.20pm
Bob Dylan – 8.20pm

For those with tickets, public transport is free to Burswood Dome.

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 May 2007. Please click on the links for more information.

Festivals/expos etc:

Craft and Quilt Fair 07 at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 May

Spanish Film Festival at Cinema Paradiso from Tuesday 24 to Wednesday 30 May

Property & Investment Expo at PCEC from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 May

Fremantle Heritage Festival with opening festival on Sunday 27, 11am to 5pm (festival till Monday 4 June)

Africa Day Celebrations and Faces of Africa Beauty Pageant at Morley Sport Centre on Saturday 26 May

2007 Australian Innovation Festival till 31 May

Music concerts:

Alexisonfire at Club Capitol on Monday 21 May

Keith Urban at Burswood Dome on 22 May, with The Waifs

Nile and Decapitated at Club Capitol on Tuesday 22 May

Abbe May and the Rockin’ Pneumonia with Felicity Groom at Clancy’s in Freo on Wednesday 23 May

Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

Eskimo Joe at Metro City on Thursday 24 May

Motown Magic at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on Thursday 24 May

Cut Copy at Capitol on Friday 25 May 2007 (sold out) and Saturday 26 May

Johnny Gleeson at Metropolis on Friday night

Jono Fernandez at Ambar on Friday night

Motown Magic at Burswood Theatre on Saturday 26 May

Fear of Comedy CD Launch at the Bakery on Saturday night

Dukes of Windsor at Amplifier on Saturday and Mojo’s on Sunday

Kill Devil Hills at The Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday

Slava & Leonard Grigoryan at Octagon Theatre on Saturday

Marcia Hines In Concert at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on Sunday at 2pm

Inthemix Smirnoff Ice Party at The Cott on Sunday from 4pm

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts:

Hair, the Musical from 10 to 27 May at the Regal Theatre

The Spirit of the Horse (equestrian theatre!) at Burswood Dome on 26 and 27 May

Get Yourself Some Art is a triple bill of contemporary dance, on at The Blue Room until 26 May

Coppelia by the West Australian Ballet at His Majesty’s Theatre from 11 to 26 May

The Crucible by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 19 May to 2 June

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!

Other

Invisible Children Film Screening at PCEC on Thursday 24 May

Check out What’s on in May and the Perth Event Calendar for other events.

Have a good week! – Simone

The Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour returns to Australia in October 2007.

The Used, Rise Against, Aiden, The Bled, Gallows and Drop Dead, Gorgeous will perform at Burswood Dome on Friday 19 October 2007.

The Battle of The Bands on the local stage is one of the many highlights of RTOC. The local stage provides home-grown talent with the opportunity to compete against fellow up and coming bands for a chance to showcase their music to thousands. The popular specialist stalls, featuring offers, games, signings, prizes and promotions will also return this year, once again ensuring that the RTOC experience is not just a concert for fans, but a major music event.

It’s all ages, doors open at 5.30pm. I think it will finish at around 10pm, I’ll let you know when I know for sure.

Tickets go on sale Monday 28 May from Ticketek and pre-sale tickets from Frontier from 23 May.

Tickets are $75.20 for the standing areas (so in the middle) and $64.20 for reserved (so seated around the sides and back).

See the Rockstar Taste of Chaos website for more details.

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia this week(end), from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 May 2007. Please click on the links for more information.

Festivals/expos etc:

RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday 20 May in South Perth

Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Day at Whiteman Park on Sunday 20 May

Careers & Education Expo at Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC) from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May.

2007 Australian Innovation Festival till 31 May

Music concerts:

The Black Keys at Metropolis in Fremantle on Monday 14 May (sold out)

Patrizio Buanne at Burswood Theatre on Wednesday 16 May

Birds of Tokyo at Metropolis in Fremantle on Thursday 17 May

Lunchtime concerts are on again at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thurdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

Saosin at Metro City on 18 May (all ages, 4 to 7pm, no alcohol)

Full Frequency Fundraiser for RTRFM at The Manor on Friday 18 May

Wolf & Cub with Snowman at Capitol on Friday 18 May

True Live at the Fly By Night on 18 May

The Body Snatchers feat 30hz and Baobinga (UK) at Heat Nightclub on Friday 18 May

The Love is My Velocity Cookbook Launch and Exhibition at Bakery ARTRAGE from 7pm on Saturday 19 May

Obituary at Club Capitol on Saturday 19 May

Mad Hatters Ball – MASQUERADE – Ambar Night Club on 19 May

For other gigs check out this comprehensive gig guide.

Performing Arts:

Hair, the Musical from 10 to 27 May at the Regal Theatre

Get Yourself Some Art is a triple bill of contemporary dance, on at The Blue Room until 26 May

Coppelia by the West Australian Ballet at His Majesty’s Theatre from 11 to 26 May

The Goose Chase by Thin Ice Productions and Deckchair Theatre Co at PICA from 1 to 20 May

Pub Theatre @ The Bakery on Thursday 17 May

Bombshells by Perth Theatre at Don Russell Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie on 19 May.

The Crucible by Black Swan Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 19 May to 2 June

Check out one of the weekly comedy nights!
Checkout What’s on in May and the Perth Event Calendar for other events.

Have a good week! – Simone

SOLD OUT

Gotye will perform with a mini orchestra at the Fly By Night Musicians Club on Friday 27 July 2007.

Gotye (Wally De Backer) made it into the Triple J Hottest 100 with his song Hearts A Mess at No 8 and and has now been nominated for the APRA Song of the Year.

Special guests at this gig will be Mountains in the Sky.

Tickets are around $25 +bf and available from 17 May from Heatseeker, Star Surf Perth, Beat Music Karrinyup, Mills Records Fremantle, Planet Video Mt Lawley or phone 08 6210 2850

See the Gotye website, Gotye Myspace and the Mountains in the Sky myspace

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Laureate, will be in Perth on 6 June 2007 to give free talks at Burswood Dome about issues central to everyday life and our future – like conservation, conflict resolution, and finding meaning and contentment.

9.30am – 12 Noon
Free Public Event: “Spirituality & Sustainability Forum”
Buddhism, the Environment & Spirituality
(This event is non ticketed, get there very early!)
Doors open at 8.30am.

The Spirituality & Sustainability Forum is in partnership with the Australian Conservation Foundation and serves to encourage greater awareness and understanding of our responsibilities and interconnectedness with nature. The event will be hosted by Jamie Durie and there will be prominent guest speakers announced soon.

4.00pm
Major Event: Free Public Talk
“Ethics for the New Millenium”
(This event is free, but ticketed and BOOKED FULL)
Doors open at 3.00pm.
Tickets were available from Ticketek outlets and phone booking line.

Please see the important information here.
For more information please see the Dalai Lama Australian tour website.

The War of The Worlds is coming to Perth…. in musical theatre and multimedia form!

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, Live on Stage! is landing in Burswood Dome, Perth on Saturday 8 September 2007.

Set in HG Wells Victorian England, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds brilliantly portrays the tale of Martians invading Earth and their terrifying trail of destruction. The stellar cast, from England, includes Justin Hayward and Chris Thompson, both re-creating their roles from the original album and the recent sell-out UK tour. They will be joined on-stage by Australia’s three-time MTV Best Male Artist of The Year Shannon Noll, plus the wonderful talents of Rachael Beck and Michael Falzon.

Tickets on sale from 21 May at 9am from Ticketek (presale from 16 May). Group discounts are available for groups 8+.

See the War of The Worlds Australian website for more information.

See a promo video here.

Comedian Adam Hills (from Spicks and Specks, the Logies, and much more) is performing his show ‘Joymonger’ in Perth this Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 May 2007, two shows each night.

Put simply, Joymonger is an hour of what Adam Hills does best – uplifting stand up comedy, interspersed with audience chat and moments of improvised joy. In his most recent Edinburgh run, Adam conducted a gay wedding for two audience members, held an impromptu job interview for another member of the crowd, and became a godfather to a three month old baby in the front row.

Tickets through BOCS are $38.00. Only single seats available.

Shows are on at 7.30pm and 9.30pm at the Octagon Theatre at UWA in Nedlands.