Perth Events Listings

"A Toast to the Coast!" Food and Wine Festival

The fifth annual "A Toast to the Coast!" Food and Wine Festival is set to be the biggest yet! Tantalise the taste buds and enjoy gourmet tastings with local produce, gourmet delights, chocolates, olives and more all for sale. Plus sample a range of wines near from 11am at the wines tasting marquees and loads of live entertainment throughout the day. Food gurus and celebrity chefs will be on stage cooking up sensational gourmet delights throughout the day plus there will be a range of children’s activities and entertainment wandering the boardwalk.

2010 Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix

Witness firsthand the excitement and thrill of the 250 metre timber indoor Perth SpeedDome recognised as one of the fastest velodromes in the world. Sit within arms length of the flashing-lycra and the world’s most elite cyclists chasing world-ranking points for their nation. World, Olympic, Commonwealth Championships and record-holders will line up in a star studded International field at the Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix. Leading the charge for Australia will be West Australia’s own 2009 World Champions Cameron Meyer, Josephine Tomic, Luke Durbridge, Melissa Hoskins and Michaela Anderson. Tearing up the boards of the magnificent SpeedDome will be World-ranked riders from Malaysia, South Africa, Scotland, Canada, America, Poland and Japan chasing Union Cyclist International points in an extravaganza of speed and lycra. Complimented by the “Queen” of cycling Anna Meares in the best form of her career, the Perth International Cycling Grand Prix is one not to miss.

2010 WA Spring Poetry Festival

WA Poets Inc will be presenting the 6th annual WA Spring Poetry Festival and the 9th National Poetry Week, comprising a series of interactive poetry events showcasing a wide range of emerging, developing and established Western Australian poets including eminent national poets, Meg Mooney and Chris Mansell and New Zealand poet, Joanna Preston. The program consists of poetry performances/readings; some supported by musicians, in public and ticketed venues centred around the Perth central business district. Other events include discussions, book launches, workshops, exhibitions of poetry married to visual art in various locations and a Poetry Reading competition with heats in Murray Street Mall, lunch hours Monday 30 August to Friday 3 September 2010 and the Final on Sunday 5 September 2010. WA Poets Inc aims to demonstrate to the public that poetry is not an elitist activity, but one to which everyone can enjoy and contribute. WAPI gratefully acknowledges the following for their kind support: The City of Perth, Fremantle Press, SunLine Press, The Bodhi Tree Bookstore Café and JAG Music. For more information go to our website.

2012 Centenary Expedition

On 12 March 2012 at 10am the Centenary Expedition of 50 plus one or two cylinder veteran motorcycles and automobiles will depart from the Old General Post Office Perth on a 4,100 kilometre run to Sydney. The expedition will take 20 days with two rest days. The expedition will celebrate Ferguson’s and Britle’s first crossing of an Australian motor vehicle in 1912, which they undertook in a 1910 single cylinder 10 horsepower brush taking 28 days with virtually no roads, driving from dawn to dusk. It will be a once in a lifetime experience for each Australian who see’s the 2012 expedition at the start at Perth, en route and at the finish at the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Sydney. For more information please see our website.

A Day in Pompeii

This is your last chance to see the extraordinary exhibition ‘A Day in Pompeii’ in Australia. Discover how ancient Romans lived and the fascinating story of Pompeii, a city entombed in 79 A.D. following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, proudly presented by the Western Australian Museum and Eventscorp. More than 250 exquisite objects including marble sculpture, gold jewellery and delicate frescoes evoke the richness and culture of life at the height of the Roman Empire. A Day in Pompeii tells the story of everyday life in the once-bustling city – from food and dining to shopping, medicine and religion. A spectacular immersive three-dimensional theatre will allow visitors to experience the dramatic eruption of Vesuvius that wiped out this amazing city. 21 May to 5 September 2010 at the Western Australian Museum – Perth. Book your session tickets now with BOCS Ticketing. Please see our website for more information.

Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom, organised by the Friends of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, is set to be the floral extravaganza of 2010. Thousands of flowers and plants will fill the gallery as artists, designers, media personality’s students and others create floral responses to over 120 exhibited works of art, this year reflecting the works from displays in your State Art Collection. This biennial fundraising event, now in its 10th season, offers a fantastic opportunity to see and experience the gallery in an entirely different light. An opening part will be held on Thursday 16 September 2010. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Friends Office on 9492 6750. For more information please see our website.

Australian Masters Hockey Championships

The 2010 Australia Masters Hockey Championship promises to be the biggest event on Western Australia’s 2010 hockey calendar with teams from all around Australia competing. Grades include over 40’s, 45’s, 50’s, 55’s, 60’s, 65 and 70 age groups. The rotational basis means that country Western Australia only gets an opportunity to host this event every eight years, the last occasion being 2002. This is a great opportunity for mature aged tourists to live in our community for two weeks and experience the attractions of the region

Australian University Games

Perth will host thousands of interstate university students who will compete in nearly 30 different sports over five days of competition in September at venues right across the city. The Games are recognised as a perfect opportunity to provide university athletes, many of whom are of Olympic standard, to compete against each other in a national multi-sport event. As such, the Games have built up a reputation as a not-to-be-missed event, attracting over 6,000 participants each year. Off the sporting field, an action-packed, week-long social program is held to complement sporting activities and enhance the event experience for all participants.

AWESOME Arts Festival

The Awesome Festival is an annual event known as the Perth's International Arts Festival for young people, providing young West Australians with access to the world's best contemporary art experiences. The festival showcases the latest and greatest new media, film, animation, contemporary dance, sculpture, installation, street art and theatre throughout various locations around the Perth City and Perth's Cultural Centre in Northbridge. This interactive and participative style festival provides excitement and entertainment for the youth in Western Australia in the arts. Creative kids from as far away as the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid West, Gascoyne and Goldfields participate in the festival through story telling in the creation of a books giving the audience a taste of living in regional and remote Western Australia.

Beethoven's World

Beethoven, one of the greatest composers to have ever lived, was completely deaf by the time he was 30, yet the music continued to swirl inside his head. Come with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and enter the amazing world of Beethoven, a world of silence that produced famous works like Symphony No. 5 and Für Elise. This is an all age’s concert. Suitable for 4 to 10 year olds.

Beethovens Ninth

Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 is one of the greatest symphonic works ever written. Concluding with the passionate Ode to Joy, this work speaks its message of freedom and love across the ages. Liza Lim’s new work is inspired by the pearl shell carvings of the Kimberley; a unique piece from our time and our place. Performers: Paul Daniel (conductor), Emma Pearson (soprano), Sarah-Janet Dougiamas (mezzo soprano), Aldo Di Toro (tenor), José Carbó (baritone), Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) Chorus. Repertoire: Liza Lim Pearl, Ochre, Hair, String Australian Premiere, Beethoven Symphony No.9. Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Pearl, Orchre, Hair and String are a co-commission with Music Viva Munich and the Beyerisches Rundfunk Orchester, with the generous assistance of the Ian Potter Cultural Trust. The West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chorus is supported by Lotterywest. This is an all age’s concert.

BMW Perth Cup

Horse power and high fashion come together in Western Australia’s premier horse race, the BMW Perth Cup, held at Ascot Racecourse on New Year’s Day. The BMW Perth Cup is the highlight of the Summer Racing Carnival. The race attracts a cosmopolitan crowd of around 30,000 people who gather to enjoy a fabulous day of racing, fashion and entertainment. The BMW Perth Cup began in 1887 and has a long and illustrious history. Taking pride of place at the top of Perth’s social calendar its Western Australia’s premier horse race as well as the first major social event of the New Year.

Brownes EveryWoman Expo

The spectacular Brownes EveryWoman Expo provides a unique opportunity for women to touch, smell, taste, hear and discover the latest in cosmetics, fashions, health and beauty, wines and food, cooking, lifestyle, fitness, fashion, accessories, new age, gifts and everything in between, all in a relaxed, fun environment. It is your weekend ladies; a chance to escape for a little ‘me time’. There are also experts on hand to assist you with investment options, fashion and makeup tips, aromatherapy, nutritional advice, weight management programs, lifestyle and fitness, personal enlightenment, spiritual guidance plus heaps more. There are literally hundreds of exhibitors to visit, and they’re all there just for you - to pamper, empower and enlighten you like never before. So call your girlfriends, lock the weekend of 24 to 26 June 2011 away in your diary, and spoil yourself silly at the bigger, better Brownes EveryWoman Expo.

Careers, Education & Employment Expo

If you’re aged between 16 and 60 and looking for a head start or a new beginning, the Careers, Education & Employment Expo is for you. The Expo is recommended for parents of junior school students looking at senior school courses of study; high school students considering a trade or tertiary education; recent school leavers contemplating re-entering the education system; mature age candidates wanting to explore new, more fulfilling employment options and post-graduate professionals looking to expand their knowledge base and skills. The event aims to demystify career options for students at a time of the year when they are choosing their upper school subjects or are preparing to apply for entrance to tertiary institutions. Jobs are waiting to be filled and a broad range of organisations seeking to recruit new employees of all ages including trainees, apprentices or cadets. All Western Australian universities and metropolitan TAFE Colleges are represented.

Castaways Sculpture Awards

Castaways Sculpture Awards is a unique event which engages artists, schoolchildren and the public with innovative sculpture at a readily accessible regional location. Inventive and innovative, 50 selected artists take sculpture to new levels of practice, producing incorporating recycled materials, which will inspire and convince visitors to view recycled materials in a completely new light. Castaways is a nine day event including: daily guided tours; public/community engagement via an educational program for school children during week days; and a two day free forum - ‘Sculpture with a Conscience’. 2011 will feature a special competition and exhibition exclusively for schools in the Rockingham area. Castaways Sculpture Awards includes non-acquisitive prizes in recycled sculpture. The People’s Choice Award allows visitors to vote for their own favourite sculpture in the exhibition.

City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks

250,000 people line the foreshore of the Swan River for our country's largest annual community celebration on Australia Day. The day will begin with the Lord Mayor welcoming our newest citizens and acknowledging the achievements of our community leaders at the City of Perth Citizenship and Australia Day Awards Ceremony. Throughout the day family entertainment will be spread across Langley Park, Supreme Court Gardens, Esplanade Reserve, Sir James Mitchell Park, Barrack Square and on Perth Water. On 26 January 2011 the hardest decision for families to make is how to fit everything in. The day culminates with the spectacular 30 minute Skyworks pyrotechnic display over Perth water.

Comedy Night - Austen Tayshus & Guest Live

Don't miss one of Australia's best comedic talents live at the Mindarie Marina Function Centre for one night only. Together with a very special guest, Austen Tayshus brings you his fantastic show 'The Merchant of Menace'. Austen Tayshus has performed over 10,000 shows in nightclubs, universities, comedy clubs, pubs and theatres throughout Australia and world wide. Austen Tayshus is a graduate of the Film and Television School, 1978. He wrote and directed the following films, "Eric and Alice" 1975, "Waves" 1976 and "The End" 1977. Austen Tayshus’s single Australiana released in 1983 still holds the record for the biggest selling Australian single ever. Don't miss this night of side splitting laughter, grab your friends and get a table together today. Tickets to this event will sell out fast. Phone 9400 1188.

Ellenbrook Family Fun Day

Come and help Ellenbrook celebrate. It has been 15 years since the town of Ellenbrook's formal launch in September 1995 and what better way to celebrate than having a free fun day out in the Swan Valley. To celebrate in a big way there is going to be a 15 metre long birthday cake as well as free rides and activities for the whole family. Rides and activities include adrenaline rush (a giant inflatable obstacle course and massive inflatable slides), toddler town (inflatable castle suitable for smaller kids), a mini Ferris wheel, face painting, large climbing wall and live music. There will also be a monster ball (a giant inflatable ball that you can go inside) and sporting challenges fun for the kid’s with basketball, soccer and balance skill testing. For more information visit our website and we hope to see you there.

Every Body Counts

During September Perth Fashion Festival is hosting a range of events throughout Perth. Come and celebrate diversity in the Western Australian fashion industry and see real women on the catwalk at one of the two Every Body Counts shows. The first show is on the 10 September 2010, the second on the 12 September 2010. Presented by Carillon City, 15 finalists of all shapes and sizes will appear on the runway of the Every Body Counts parade with campaign ambassador and real sized model Natalie Wakeling. Don’t miss this event it’s free event and available to the general public. For more information visit our website.

Festival of Christmas

This year the City of Perth will be casting magic over Western Australia families with the Festival of Christmas. The 2010 Festival of Christmas will attract tens of thousands of visitors into the city to experience the joy of the festive season. A range of events will take place in the city over the next two months including roving carollers, musical performances and guest appearances by Santa in surprise locations throughout the city; you might even bump into Santa on the train. As with previous years the City of Perth is pleased to continue its association with community groups to present a number of events. Highlights include the popular Christmas Pageant, the Carols by Candlelight and the East Perth Twilight Picnic in the Park. This year the City of Perth will be casting magic over Western Australia families with the Festival of Christmas.

HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma

The seventh HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma will take place on Sunday 20 March 2011. It is a fundraising event for the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia and all participants are encouraged to take part in the AUD100 Fundraising Challenge. The event is open to experienced and novice cyclists and offers the choice of three distances; the 60 kilometre hike from Kwinana Station, the popular 30 kilometre ride from Belmont Park through the Graham Farmer Tunnel and the 10 kilometre City of Joondalup Family Ride from Greenwood Station. All three distances include riding on a closed freeway and finish in the Joondalup central business district. 350 volunteers are also needed to help in various roles. Visit our website for more information.

HBF Run for a Reason

The HBF Run for a Reason, presented by The West Australian, is an event where you can walk, run, jog or stroll your way to the finish line, while raising money for six leading West Australian charities. Held on Sunday 22 May 2011, you can choose between the Act-Belong-Commit 14 kilometre course incorporating three freeways and a notable passage through the Northbridge Tunnel, or the shorter Act-Belong-Commit 4.5 kilometre course winding around Gloucester Park through East Perth. Both events start and finish at the iconic WACA ground. Once you have crossed the finish line, you will be able to enjoy a complimentary drink, piece of fruit and a massage in the participants’ recovery area. You can then sit back and enjoy the live entertainment while you enjoy something healthy to eat and drink from one of our vendors. Register now at the website or call 08 9244 5200.

Heritage Perth Heritage Day

Heritage Perth Heritage Days celebrate Perth’s history going back many thousands of years. Join in the fun and explore the heritage of central Perth through a wide range of free activities that will bring the city’s history alive. There will be walking tours of colonial and Indigenous sites, photographic exhibitions, and Indigenous stories of Perth with traditional dance and music. Take a “behind the scenes tour” of places like the magnificent His Majesty’s Theatre, or St. George’s Cathedral, built of hand-made bricks. Find out what makes Perth Concert Hall tick and visit the fantastic Fire and Emergency Services Education and Heritage Centre in the Old Central Fire Station with its rare collection of vintage fire appliances. With lots of ‘hands-on’ activities, Heritage Perth Heritage Days offer a fantastic day out for the whole family ...history has never been so entertaining.

HIA Spring Home Show

The HIA Spring Home Show appeals to anyone looking to build a new home, add an extension, renovate, re-decorate, save the planet or just save money. A spectacular added attraction is the Perth Pool and Spa Expo. Taking up almost one entire pavilion, it has everything for anyone looking to make a splash this summer, with displays on all the latest in outdoor pools, spas and everything that goes with them. There are four huge pavilions packed with wall-to-wall inspiration on every aspect of the home including lighting and security products, kitchen designs and kitchen and laundry appliances, bathroom appliances, bench top and splashback surfaces and home heating and air-conditioning equipment. The 'finishing touches' include interior design advice, colour coordination techniques, floor and window treatments, bathroom fittings, furniture and furnishings. So come along and discover some brilliant ideas to spruce up your home this spring!

House of fun! Presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Fish in a Vortex Productions

I think we need to have a house meeting… Gemma the Facebook addict, Winnie the romantic and Angela the messy matron struggle to survive the ups and downs of their shared existence. The house is flooded with petty fights, dirty dishes, mood swings and a hope for a better tomorrow. Will the house stand strong when new housemate Quentin moves in uninvited? Or will their world come tumbling down? Based on true stories and developed through The Blue Room Theatre’s Early Stages program, House of fun! is a newly devised work that humorously dissects the battlefield of shared-house living. If it’s happened in your living room, it has happened in House of fun! Created and directed by Nate Doherty, co-created and performed by Fran Middleton, Whitney Richards, Mischa Ipp and Chris Isaacs, produced by Simone Ruggiero, set design by TJ Darcey, sound design by Men From Another Place.

International Cricket - Ashes Third Test & Cricket City of Perth

Cricket fever will explode into Perth in December 2010 Western Australia’s capital city Perth, will become a cricket Mecca as it hosts the Third Ashes Test match. Surrounding the excitement of what could be the deciding test match of the game’s most watched series, will be a plethora of cricket and social activities. Perth is set to host the all-important third test of the 2010 Ashes Series that will see a show-down between Australia and England at the WACA. A festival of cricket will surround the event as Perth comes alive with fever. Western Australians are lovers of cricket and with the arrival of thousands of visitors from abroad, the atmosphere in Perth is expected to be exhilarating. Tickets on sale in July please see the Ticketmaster website for more information.

International Taekwon-Do Federation Perth Cup

The International Taekwon-Do Federation Perth Cup is an annual event now in its third year. It is one of Perth's premier Taekwon-Do tournaments providing competition for men, women, girls and boys. The tournament runs over two days with day one covering adult sparring events (individual and team) and day two including adult patterns and pre-arranged sparring and all kids’ events. Kid’s events include patterns, team patterns, individual sparring, flying side kick and Taekwon-Do theory. Taekwon-Do is a modern and dynamic martial art based on science which provides opportunity to develop fitness, self defence. There is also the competitive aspect of the sport which many choose to take up. If you are interested in coming to watch this event and would like more information please contact us. If you are a member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation and would like to compete in this event please email us.

International Twenty20 - Australia V Sri Lanka

On Sunday 31 October 2010 see Australia take on Sri Lanka at the WACA oval in the newest and most exciting format of the game, Twenty20. The Western Australian Cricket Association hosts a variety of Interstate and International cricket events in the Western Australian capital city, Perth. This is a great chance to show your support for our beloved Australian cricket team and a great opportunity to see the sights of the WACA Stadium in East Perth. Check the website for more details on the Twenty20 matches or for more information on ticketing.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Grieg

Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to Perth to perform one of the most dramatic piano concertos ever written. While writing his iconic fifth symphony, Sibelius was inspired by cranes flying overheard - 30 years later he saw them again only days before his death. Performers: Paul Daniel, conductor and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano World Artist. Repertoire: Kaija Saariaho Laterna Magica Australian Premiere, Grieg Piano Concerto, Sibelius Scene with Cranes and Sibelius Symphony No.5. Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Jean-Yves Thibaudet appears courtesy of Lepley Properties. This is an all age’s concert.

Kings Park Festival

The annual Kings Park Festival has blossomed into a month long celebration that includes an intensive program of events throughout wildflower September. Famous for the colourful displays of native wildflowers throughout the Botanic Garden, the festival also provides a delightful range of community activities to suit all ages and interests. Choose from a variety of gardening and art workshops, take a guided wildflower and bird walk, ‘meet an artist’ at the Aspects of Kings Park retail gallery, enjoy free live musical and theatrical entertainment in the Botanic Garden, take a stroll through the Wildflower Marketplace and much, much more. Since it’s inception in 1965, the Kings Park Festival has grown to become a highly anticipated and celebrated event in Western Australia, showcasing the very best in native flora and providing family friendly entertainment to the local community.

Kristjan Jarvi Conducts Symphonie Fantastique

After his triumphant debut with West Australian Symphony Orchestra in 2008, Kristjan Järvi is back to perform Berlioz’ magical Symphonie Fantastique, a work describing the young composer’s infatuation with a great actress. Exceptional young Russian violinist Mikhail Simonyan makes his Australian debut with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Performers: Kristjan Järvi (conductor) World Artist, Mikhail Simonyan (violin) World Artist. Repertoire: John Adams The Chairman Dances Foxtrot for Orchestra, Szymanowski Violin Concerto No.1 and Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique. Meet the Artist - Kristjan Järvi Friday Post-Concert. This is an all age’s concert. Kristjan Järvi and Mikhail Simonyan appear courtesy of Ardross Group.

Lazarev Conducts Tchaikovsky

‘Lazarev has an abundance of that indefinable X factor that brings out the very best in the musicians over whom he presides’ – The West Australian. The renowned Alexander Lazarev makes a welcome return to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and phenomenal Chinese violinist Feng Ning reminds us why Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is a favourite of audiences around the world. Performers: Alexander Lazarev (conductor), Feng Ning (violin). Repertoire: Tchaikovsky The Tempest, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and Glazunov Symphony No.5.

Madagascar

Madagascar is the haunting story of a mysterious disappearance that changes three lives forever. At three different points in time, three people find themselves in the same hotel room overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome: June, a young woman who works as a tour guide of the city's ancient ruins; Lilian, her wealthy and elegant jet-setting mother; and Nathan, an awkward university economist and the best friend of Lilian's deceased husband. Slowly, their individual stories unfold: their relationship to each other, what this room means to them, and why they have been called to it slowly reveal themselves. As their stories spill out and weave back and forth - each contradicting, clarifying, or deepening what the others say - the strands join to form one gripping and disquieting tale. “Thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking." Del Mar Times Madagascar by J.T. Rogers, Director: Kate Cherry, featuring: Rebecca Davis, Greg McNeill, Amanda Muggleton.

Madagascar by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Madagascar by Black Swan State Theatre Company, J.T. Rogers is the haunting story of a mysterious disappearance that forever alters three lives. Lillian, June and Nathan's individual stories unfold at different points in time in the same hotel room in Rome. Unravel the mystery of Madagascar as the stories weave back and forth to form one gripping tale of love and loss. From 23 October to 7 November 2010 at the Playhouse Theatre featuring Amanda Muggleton, Rebecca Davis and Greg McNeill.

Made on the Left Winter Market

The popular Made on the Left Winter Market will take place at The Saint Hotel, Morris Road Innaloo, on Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 July 2010. Made on the Left is a celebration of handmade products and art, made on the left side of Australia! Featuring a wide array of Western Australian handmade art, jewellery, clothing and more, this is an unmissable winter event and the place to pick up fantastic art, fashion and gifts from local makers. With free entry and different designers each day, grab your friends and check out Due to the licensed venue, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note the market venue is upstairs with no wheelchair access. See our website for more information

Melbourne Cup for Telethon

Momentum Forum hosts the annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon, held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. As of 2010, the Melbourne Cup Luncheon is an official fundraiser for Telethon. Guests to this wonderful event can enjoy a three course gourmet lunch accompanied by Windshaker wines, big screen sweep stakes, a best hat competition with fantastic prizes to be won and live entertainment. Hosted by Clairsy, Shane and Kumba from Mix 94.5's The Big Couch. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment; you do not want to miss this great event. Please see our website for more information.

Mindarie Festival

The Mindarie Festival is the biggest day on the Marina calendar with free family entertainment throughout the day. Catch Darren Reid and the Soul City Groove live on stage at the Boat Ale House Courtyard or the Rockabilly Legend the Rusty Pinto Combo at the Indi Brewery plus a load of other acoustic and talented acts in-between. You will also be able to browse the market stalls, enjoy kid’s activities, wandering entertainers and a whole lot more. There is no other place to be on the 17 October 2010. Contact the Marina events team for more information on 9400 1188.

New Year's Eve in Northbridge

Get ready to farewell 2010 with a party as the City of Perth delivers a night of free, family friendly entertainment across Northbridge. The event includes three stages of entertainment and roving performances throughout Northbridge. Stages on James Street and in the Northbridge Piazza will feature high energy percussion performances, dazzling circus and aerial routines, burlesque dancers, 60s swing rock and comedy routines. Families are encouraged to enjoy a meal in one of Northbridge's many restaurants before heading out to enjoy the family focused celebrations.

Night of Nights Ball - A Night at the Colosseum

Join a world of opulence, glamour and breathtaking entertainment with this year's theme Night of Nights Ball - A Night at the Colosseum. Guests will enjoy extravagant theming and sumptuous Italian fare while being entertained by a spectacular entertainment line-up, which is always a closely guarded secret until the night. The annual Night of Nights Ball is considered one of Western Australia's premier nights. Night of Nights is a major fundraising event for Youth Focus a private non-profit community organisation committed to the prevention of suicide, depression and self-harm in young people aged 12 to 18 years. Established in 1994, Youth Focus provides services to 900 young people and 200 families each year.

No Door On Her Mouth presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Ladyfinger

Using her signature tragi-comic style, Dawn Albinger deploys fragmented narrative, highly poetic text and humour to deconstruct Western notions of “romance”, “femininity”, “desire” and “love” in an intimate solo performance. No Door On Her Mouth is a lyrical amputation that invokes choking divas, handless maidens and flightless women, celebrating the juiciness of the mature female imaginary and getting to the heart of the matter in ways that are at once inspired and awkwardly (in)articulate. For those seeking a more complex consideration of the all-too-familiar experience of “falling in love”, Albinger dares to explore the spaces between love and resistance, thought and agency, voice and breath. The piece is a philosophical answer and performative response to Irigaray’s question of how to say “I love you” without it meaning “I wonder if I am loved”. Written and performed by Dawn Albinger, dramaturgy by Margaret Cameron, video art by Sam James.

Northbridge Festival

The Northbridge Festival is a free, all ages event that brings together music, culture, arts and much more over a week of brilliant sound, colour and flavour. Held in Northbridge, the heart and soul of Western Australian culture, the festival brings the best in music, theatre, street art, markets and more.

One Movement for Music Perth

One Movement For Music Perth is the essential tastemaker and music industry event in the southern hemisphere. In 2009, it came, it conquered. One Movement For Music descended on the Australian seaside city of Perth in October and proved itself as one of the most important music industry conference and showcase events in the southern hemisphere. The response from artists, delegates and speakers was unanimous - One Movement is now firmly fixed in their annual calendar. In 2010, over 200 artists, 100 speakers, hundreds of delegates and thousands of music fans will again descend on this event for four fabulous days of impressive events featuring a two-day showcase festival, and industry conference, fringe festival and private industry events.

Paul Daniel Conducts Sibelius

Sibelius said “God opens the door for a moment and His orchestra plays the Fifth Symphony”. One of his most shining works; we know you will be uplifted by the power of this glorious music. Performers: Paul Daniel (conductor). Repertoire: Sibelius Valse Triste, Sibelius Scene with Cranes and Sibelius Symphony No.5. Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Wesfarmers Arts free Pre-Concert Talks will take place on the stage of the Perth Concert Hall at 9:40am prior to each Morning Concert.

Peggy Guggenheim: A Collection in Venice

The inaugural exhibition in the Art Gallery of Western Australia’s Great Collections of the world series brings world-class art which is normally only on display in Venice, Italy to the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge. It features works by artists who defined 20th Century modern art such as Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, Rene Magritte, Piet Mondarian and Jackson Pollock. The works in the exhibition display Peggy Guggenheim’s love of art and in particular her strong affinity for two key artistic movements of 20th Century modern art: Surrealism and abstraction. Also on display will be personal photos and items which belonged to Peggy, such as a pair of her famous sunglasses. Admission fees apply.

Perth Caravan and Camping Show

The 2011 Perth Caravan and Camping Show showcases the best that caravanning, camping and enjoying the great outdoors has to offer. Whether you are planning for your next big adventure or looking for a short break, the Perth Caravan and Camping Show will help you get on your way. Staged over five great days visitors have the chance to look at and purchase all the latest products available in Australia at the one place, watch product demonstrations, obtain expert product and travelling advice and upgrade their caravanning, camping and motor homing needs. You can even keep the children entertained with the Kids Entertainment Area open on Saturday and Sunday. We look forward to seeing you from 17 to 21 March at Claremont Showground.

Perth Fashion Festival

Perth, Western Australia will be awash with fashion fever as the annual Perth Fashion Festival comes to life for 2010. Presented by the City of Perth, the festival will this year showcase the latest Spring/Summer collections. The 2010 festival is set to be the biggest yet. There will be numerous events surrounding the week long vibrant festival from workshops, parades, performances and much more around the City of Perth. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this years Perth Fashion Festival. To purchase tickets or for more information on the 2010 Perth Fashion Festival please visit their website.

Perth Upmarket

Perth Upmarket is Perth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares. The market brings together over 100 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. Come and meet the creators and purchase high quality wares such as handcrafted clothing, jewellery, skin care products, handbags, wall and paper art, wood products, toys, cupcakes plus lots more. Parking and entry are free and the venue is easily accessible. There is something for everyone, so bring you friends and family for a great day out.

Pink Ribbon Ball

The annual Pink Ribbon Ball, supporting the Cancer Council WA is now in its eighth year and has become one of West Australia’s leading fundraising events. The Ball will be held on the 9 October 2010 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from 6:30pm. All proceeds from fundraising activities on the night go to the Cancer Council of WA for funding and research into Breast Cancer. Momentum Forum Events is a key partner of the Cancer Council and has helped raise over AUD250,000 dollars in the fight against Breast Cancer. We look forward to your support.

Psychic Awareness Magical Fair - Midland

Would you like your future told? Or do you need some personal direction? Visit the psychic fair for aura photos, astrology and numerology charts, clairvoyants, tarot or hands on healing. If you believe in auras, a photo of yourself surrounded by your energy colours is a fun thing to have. A chakra report will give you an analysis of your charka centres and how to bring your yin and yang into balance. Or maybe an astrology or numerology chart may give you some answers about your life purpose, karmic lessons and challenges in life. Visit the psychic fair and ask a psychic about a new career or relationship. Entry fee is AUD10 and sessions range from approximately AUD30 to AUD50 per person. For details visit their website.

R& J as performed by William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Prickly Pear Ensemble

They say the best men are moulded out of faults, and for the most part become much the better for being a little bit bad. Prolific playwright John Aitken has wrought a provocative thesis play of intrigue and suggestion, exploring one of the more fascinating partnerships in the dramatic canon. In a world on the edge of a social and cultural abyss, in a small room… the theatre, religion and politics play as uncomfortable bedfellows: the wordsmith Shakespeare, weary and circumspect; the wealthy and connected Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, bold, insolent and careless. Aitken’s scenario, supported by the literature seamlessly woven through the text, is as contemporary as it’s speculative. Warning: Contains coarse language and male nudity. A Pride Western Australian Festival Event. Written by John Aitken, directed and designed by John Senczuk, featuring Ethan Tomas and Lauchlan Bain, lighting design by Trent Suidgeest, original score by Daniel Masmalian.

Ravel's Bolero

TaikOz visits Perth again to perform Mono-Prism, an electrifying display of ancient drumming and physical power in a program created around dance. The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) performs Ravel’s masterpiece Bolero, and premieres a brand new work by Australia’s master composer Ross Edwards that has been specially written for this concert. Performers: Paul Daniel (conductor), TaikOz (taiko ensemble) World Artist. Repertoire: Strauss, R Salome 'Salome's Dance', Ishii Mono-Prism, RossOSS Edwards Elegies and Epiphanies World Premiere and RavelBolero. Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Elegies and Epiphanies is a commission for WASO by Peter R. Dawson. TaikOz appears courtesy of Mitsui & Co (Australia) Limited. and Mitsui E&P Australia Proprietary. Limited. Meet the Artist - TaikOz Friday Post-Concert. This is an all age’s concert.

Romeo and Juliet - Morning Symphony

You’ll be on the edge of your seat as this music transports you from the suspense of a Hitchcock thriller to Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of two young lovers destined to be together. Performers: Otto Tausk (conductor). Repertoire: Hermann Psycho Suite and Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No.2. Wesfarmers Arts free Pre-Concert Talks will take place on the stage of the Perth Concert Hall at 9:40am prior to each Morning Concert. This is an all age’s concert.

Romeo and Juliet - WASO

Prokofiev tells the story of star-crossed lovers in music that stirs the passions. Herrmann’s music for Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho tells a very different story but with equally stirring music. Hailed as one of the most remarkable violinists of his generation, Renaud Capuçon brings Korngold’s sumptuous Violin Concerto to life. Performers: Otto Tausk (conductor), Renaud Capuçon (violin). Repertoire: Hermann Psycho Suite, Korngold Violin Concerto, Ravel Tzigane and Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No.2. This is an all age’s concert.

Santos Great Bike Ride

The Santos Great Bike Ride is a charity ride around the scenic Swan River. The ride raises money for three charities the St John of God Foundation, Hope for Children and the Heart Foundation. The ride begins at Langley Park and follows the river to Fremantle then loops back up to the freeway and along the South Perth foreshore and finishes back at Langley Park. The course takes in some fantastic views across the river towards Perth and surrounding areas. The ride caters for people of all ability with three distances, there is a 106 kilometre ride for the serious bike enthusiast, a 53 kilometre loop and a 10 kilometre family ride. The ride is a great opportunity to experience some of Perth’s best cycle routs and your chance to ride along the Kwinana Freeway.

Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea returns for the sixth annual exhibition from 3 to 22 March 2011. Sculpture by the Sea is held over 20 days at Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach. It is one of Perth’s largest free to the public events which transforms Cottesloe beach into a sculpture park. Over 70 sculptures are on display artists from across Australia and the world. It is a big winner with the kids, for whom the sculptures become a giant fantasy land, among which they have a ball. With something for everyone, gorgeous sunsets and a great ambience, this show is one of Perth’s not to be missed events.

Spring in the Valley

The Swan Valley will be hosting its 21st annual festival Spring in the Valley. The event gives you the opportunity to enjoy 31 days of the month and all five weekends during October in the Swan Valley. There’re a range of events throughout the month including art exhibitions, conversations with winemakers, unforgettable cuisine, world class musical performances, boutique award winning locally brewed beers, endless family fun activities, and of course the award winning wines. The Swan Valley is Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region. Also known as Perth’s Valley of Taste, spring is a great time to visit the Swan Valley. Take advantage of the great accommodation specials on offer or check out the Spring in the Valley website and plan your own day tour. For more information about Spring in the Valley 2010 and all of the events and activities that will be on offer please visit the website.

Sunseeker Australia Cup

This event is conducted annually on Matilda Bay and City of Perth waters, Western Australia, in the lead up to the annual Monsoon Cup, the final deciding event of the World Match Racing Tour and provides premium match racing for the World's highest ranked competitors on the same class of yacht as those used in the Monsoon Cup. Matilda Bay and Perth Water offer sheltered waters, challenging conditions and are surrounded by river beaches in close proximity to Perth City, providing the perfect location for an international yachting event. As the Sunseeker Australia Cup will specifically target yachtsmen of the highest calibre including America's Cup crews with world class action for spectators to enjoy over four days. Crowds in the thousands may view the world class match racing contests from around the bays; Kings Park, high-rise buildings in the city and from moored boats around the course.

Symphony In the City

The City of Perth and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra present a free outdoor concern in the city for music lovers, attraction thousands to the Perth Foreshore. West Australian Symphony Orchestra returns to the Esplanade for the fourth year to present an exciting free event for the people of Perth. This concert has become one of Perth’s most popular outdoor events, and we know that you will once again thrill to the sound of the magnificent West Australian Symphony Orchestra joined by some of our favourite guest performers.

The Best of The West End

WASO is joined by stars of the West End to bring you some of the best-known musical hits from London’s fabulous theatre district. Featuring highlights from The Lion King, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Wicked, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, we invite you to join us for this powerhouse presentation of songs from some of the biggest shows ever produced. Performers: Nick Davies (conductor), Jacqui Scott (vocalist), David Shannon (vocalist). Presented by West End International Limited. This is an all age’s concert.

The Composer is Dead

The Composer is Dead and the Inspector is called in to unravel the mystery. Whodunnit? The violins, woodwinds, trumpets and even the Conductor of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra are interrogated by the Inspector, but each has an alibi. Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as Lemony Snicket’s enthralling tale is brought to life. Performers: Mark Mitchell, narrator/inspector, Tim Sexton, conductor. This is an all age’s concert, best suited for children aged 4 to12 years old.

The Graduate

See Jerry Hall play the legendary seductress, reclaiming her role as the sexy, sultry Mrs Robinson in which she famously starred in the West End in 2000 and Broadway in 2003, in an exclusive Perth only season of The Graduate. The stage version of this iconic piece of American culture has taken London, Toronto and Broadway by storm. The play is adapted by Terry Johnson from Charles Webb's 1963 novel and the Oscar-winning film starring Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman. These performances are sure to sell out so make sure you get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

The Last Man to Die presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Last Man To Die

Step into the distant future and look backwards in time with Last Man to Die as the Canberra-based cross-art form collective explores the emotional and social consequences of artificially extending human life. This self-titled interactive theatre installation invites you to explore mankind's reaction to near-future technologies - extended lifespan, A.I. and brain-computer interfaces - through an interdisciplinary blend of drawing, percussion and performance. With the theatre transformed into a museum of the future, the audience is given control of the action and text through use of new technologies. "The group has successfully found a way of utilising tensions between the competing art forms to pave a collaboration that is technically sophisticated and conceptually original - Joe Woodward, Trinculo’s Shadow. Supported by the ACT Government, the Australian Government, TechNyou and PACT Centre for Emerging Artists. Featuring Hanna Cormick, Benjamin Forster and Charles Martin in collaboration with writer/director Peter Butz.

The Pride presented by The Blue Room Theatre and Side Pony Productions

Renovations at the Lyon household. Bruce, the figurehead of the family, has chosen a savannah theme for their new kitchen. He is surrounded by women and weighed down by his impressive mane. Bruce struggles to cope with modern living, and knows that his time is limited since James, his stronger, more handsome neighbour, has been peering through the windows admiring the family and the mod cons. The Pride stays true to Side Pony Productions’ signature style - black comedy at its darkest - borrowing from the drama of a lion’s life, mapping their social patterns onto human characters dressed like lions. This surreal comedy looks at betrayal and our readiness to forgive; even in the face of gross moral misconduct. Directed, produced and create by Zoe Pepper. Co-created and performed by Brendan Ewing, Adriane Daff and Russell Leonard. Costume design by Esther Sandler. Lighting design by Lucy Birkinshaw.

The Sapphires from Black Swan State Theatre Company

The Sapphires by Tony Briggs is a hit musical that tells the true story of the McCrae sisters, four gorgeous singers from New South Wales who dream of fame and fortune. As their careers take off, they find themselves far from the glitz and glamour, in the war zone of Vietnam entertaining the troops. This feel-good production is full of the Motown classics that defined a generation, like Higher and Higher and Respect. Starring Christine Anu and Casey Donovan. Get your tickets quick before they all sell out. Tickets are available through BOCS ticketing please see website for further information.

Thrill The World 2010

Grizzly ghouls from every tomb will be converging in Forrest Place as part of Thrill The World an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, a tribute to Michael Jackson, for charity and to break the world record for “Largest Simultaneous Dance”. TTW2009 achieved its goal of breaking the world record for “Largest Simultaneous Dance”, held with the Record Holders’ Republic, with 22,596 participants in 32 countries. The 2009 event was held on the South Perth Foreshore. The 419 registered helped break the world record becoming the largest single event within Australia. Warm up and first rehearsal 6pm. Second rehearsal 6:30pm. Event starts 6:45pm. Official dance 7pm (and goes for only six minutes). Come to our extremely popular classes run by The Dance Collective – one of Perth’s premier dance studios – (dates to-be-confirmed), or learn online at our website. Register via our FaceBook ‘Event’ site. Alternatively send us an email.

Trek the Trail

Join Trek the Trail on Sunday 19 September 2010 and walk or cycle 8.4 kilometres of Railway Reserves Heritage Trail between Parkerville and Swan View through the picturesque John Forrest National Park. Your journey will take you past both natural and historical highlights in the Perth Hills including Hovea Falls, National Park Falls, the wooden trestle bridges, the 340 metre long Swan View Tunnel, Swan View Station and the stunning scenery. Enjoy the physical challenge, art, entertainment, activities and unfolding history amongst the wildflowers and natural beauty of one of the State's Top Trails. Parking is available at Parkerville Oval on Seaborne Street, where a courtesy bus will take you to the start of the Trail. Celebrate the end of the Trek with music and delicious fare at Swan View before you catch the courtesy bus back to Parkerville. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Turning on the Christmas Lights

On Friday 12 November 2010 Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will join 3,000 people in Forrest Place for the annual ‘Turning on the Christmas Lights’. This popular annual celebration will officially open the City of Perth’s Festival of Christmas. Families will be entertained with a spectacular theatrical show that will conclude with the Lord Mayor ‘throwing the switch’ to light up the City’s 100,000 Christmas decorations. A highlight of the decorations will be the spectacular 13 metre high Christmas Tree in Forrest Place which will be illuminated with over 2,000 individual lights. As always, Perth’s most beautiful buildings and walkways will be adorned with festive decorations.

Unwrapped: PFF 2010

Perth’s favourite designer market, Unwrapped: The marketplace, is here once again. Unwrapped, in partnership with the Perth Fashion Festival and the City of Perth, will bring you an outdoor retail event like no other. This extravaganza will feature some of Western Australia’s most talented student and graduate designers and their unique fashion, photography, jewellery, illustration, accessories, kids wear and home wares lines. Their Australian made ranges will be made available directly to the public for one day only. Be sure to head to the new Urban Orchard at the Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday 12 September, between 10am and 6pm, for your chance to purchase a perfect one-off piece direct from the designer. For more information, visit our website.

Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards 2010

The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards 2010 will be on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia from Saturday 31 July 2010. The year's Awards exhibition includes sculpture, video, painting and photography by five artists from Western Australia and 11 artists from other parts of Australia. Artworks will range from the textured, ever-alluring paintings of Makinti Napanangka, the challengingly political videos and paintings of Richard Bell, the playful recollections of childhood experiences as seen in paintings by Nura Rupert and Pauline Moran, to Wakartu Cory Surprise's striking depictions of Country. Glenn Pilkington, exhibition curator, commented; "Now in its third year, the Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards provides a current and vivid representation of the breadth, diversity and power of Australian Indigenous art practices. The Awards exhibition offers valuable insight into, and deserved recognition for; the incredible contribution Indigenous artists continue to make to Australian culture and society."