Perth Events Listings

2010 WAMi Festival

After shifting the WAMis from February to May, a massive 80,000 people attended the WAMi Festival showcases and programs in 2009. The 2010 WAMi Festival is set to be just as big with the WAMi Awards, Northbridge Saturday Spectacular, WAMi Music Business Conference and WAMi Regional Tours all set to return, alongside the debut of fresh events in new spaces and venues such as the Northbridge Piazza and small bars across the Metro area. WAM are excited to announce submissions are open for original Western Australian artists to showcase during the 2010 WAMi Festival. By submitting your act for the 2010 WAMi’s, you have the opportunity to perform at these WAMi events and a chance for your act to feature on the Kiss My WAMi CD/DVD Compilation. For more information please see their website.

A night with WASO & Barbara Bonney

“(Barbara Bonney) one of the top classical singers in the world" The Australian. Acclaimed opera sensation Barbara Bonney joins WASO for one night only, performing arias and duets from Mozart's most popular operas with Fiona Campbell. A star of opera houses around the world, including New York, London, Vienna, Berlin and Milan, Barbara Bonney is one of the great sopranos of our time, and we are delighted she is joining us for this special event. Great singers, great music and the magic of WASO in Kings Park - this will be a highlight of the season. Gates open at 6pm with the Barbara Bonney and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra performing at 8pm.

A Toast to the Coast - Mindarie Marina's Food Wine and Beer Festival

Don’t miss A Toast to the Coast, The Mindarie Marina's Food Wine and Beer Festival down on the boardwalk happening in March 2010! Tantalise the taste buds with local produce, gourmet delights, chocolates, olives and more! Plus sample a range of local wines and indulge in a taste test of the award winning Indi Beers, brewed on site at the Indi Micro-Brewery, all under the big top tasting tent. It’s the produce from the City of Wanneroo and it is all here on display for you to try and buy. 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.

Act Belong Commit K Town Blues & Roots Concert

The West Coast Blues Club in association with the Town of Kwinana, Act – Belong- Commit, Weekend Courier and The Village at Wellard will present a family evening of blues music. Showcasing local artist and direct from the East coast Tom Richardson (National Youth in Blues 2008) Warrnambool Victoria. Also performing on the evening Stalking Dave (local youth band), Loaded Denim, Tom Richardson and Mia Joy & Blue Cargo (local band). Bring the family, pack a picnic, but please no glass. Tickets on sale Monday 8 February 2010 at Koorliny Arts Centre. Phone 9439 0290. For more information please contact Fiona Read from WA Blues and Roots Promotions on 0408 904 806.

Al Di Meola

Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his six-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010. One of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field, Al Di Meola’s dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars is unmatched, extending to fluid arpeggios flying at breakneck speed and beautiful, slow vibrato-laden melodies. Known for his guitar mastery, Al Di Meola has 21 recordings, three gold albums and has recorded and played with a number of illustrious names including Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea, Steve Winwood, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jaco Pastorius, Les Paul, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Vai, Milton Naciemento, Egberto Gismonti, and many more.

Andrew McFarlane meets the Orchestra

Popular Play School presenter Andrew McFarlane and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) share the stage for the very first time to present this special concert of children’s songs and well-known classical pieces. Bring a picnic, be prepared to sing along and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of entertainment, as Andrew McFarlane meets the Orchestra and discovers all about the musical instruments. This event is suitable for children aged between 2-7 years old and is a great family afternoon out, so bring the family as everyone will have a great time. Gates open at 4pm, with the performance by Andrew McFarlane and the Orchestra commencing at 6pm.

At the Beach

‘At the Beach’ is a free event which will include exclusive and intimate entertainment, fabulous fun for everyone. The event will finish with an explosion of fireworks to celebrate three colourful weeks of festival fun. Perth boy Carus Thompson will be firing up the stage with his reggae, bluesy tunes setting the scene for Noiseworks lead singer Jon Stevens. Noiseworks were one of Australia's more successful rock bands of the late 1980s and the City of Stirling are presenting this great act to you as part of our Summerset Festival. Jon Stevens has led a varied and remarkable career. Noiseworks became a mainstream success in Australia in October 1986 after the release of their debut single No Lies. For something different for the family to do on a warm summer evening - come down and celebrate Summerset Festival 2010.

Autumn River Festival

The Autumn River Festival is a community celebration on the banks of the magnificent Swan River in the City’s of Bayswater and Belmont. With over 12,000 people attending annually it is one of the regions most significant events. With a range of free family entertainment, environmental information on the river, community information, recreational activities, exhibitions and promotions are the key ingredients in this significant regional event. A major project for the City’s of Bayswater and Belmont and the Swan River Trust, the Festival celebrates the Swan River and its communities in full style. The Autumn River Festival can be enjoyed with family and friends at one location or many. With more than 12,000 people attending annually, Key locations of the festival include Garvey Park in the City of Belmont and Riverside Gardens in the City of Bayswater.

Ballet at the Quarry

Ballet at the Quarry is a spectacular dance under a blanket of stars held at the Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach. Let the West Australian Ballet entertain you in what is to be a great night out in Perth this summer. Bring a picnic, enjoy a glass of wine with friends and sit back and let West Australian Ballet ignite your passion for ballet. This year Ballet at the Quarry will feature a diversity of stunning Australian and international choreography performances. A spectacular event not to be missed! For ticket purchases please visit Bocs Ticketing or contact The West Australian Ballet for more information. As dates for this event have not been confirmed please check the website for further updates.

Blues Alive Festival

The West Coast Blues Club Rockingham presents Blues Alive Festival. Proudly sponsored by Lotterywest, City of Rockingham, Heathway promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message and the Sound Telegraph. A free family community event with live entertainment throughout the day performed by Australia’s finest blues and roots musicians. Blessing in blues with special guests Band of Angels from Fremantle. Live music by: Tin Dog, blues diva KNiki and West Australia’s first all female blues band Sister Mojo. On the day see Settlers Hills Primary School Choir, Safety Bay Primary Drum School, free children activities, stalls reptiles, native birds, snakes and lizards even meet Aussie (the West Coast Eagles Wedgetail Eagle mascot). ‘Plein Air’ (on site) Art Competition’ contact Gillian Peebles phone: 0400-445-625 direct phone: 9527-7602. For more information please call Fiona Read from the Western Australian Blues and Roots Promotions on 0408 904 806.

Breakings

Amongst a pile of out-of-tune television sets, walls converge and a body is caught between hope and fear. Breakings questions our relationship with the media and how it influences our perception of the world. Hailed by the West Australian as 'one of Perth's most promising emerging choreographers', Aimee Smith is known for her cutting edge political work. Breakings is an intense intersection between body, sound, screen and movement. 'Smith's performance itself masterfully affected a form of mediation.' RealTime magazine. After the performance join Aimee and guests from the fields of media, performance and cultural theory, as they unpack her work. Co-produced by Performing Lines Western Australia and STRUT Dance.

Bridal Fair

Bridal Fair discovers everything you will need to make your wedding day the most successful and enjoyable ever. The Bridal Fair is considered to be one of Western Australia’s largest and most successful bridal events of the year. Bridal Fair is the ideal event for brides, mother of the brides and wedding organisers to see and gather the very latest information and ideas for this special day. There will also be the latest award winning local and international bridal fashions and accessories will be featured in daily fashion parades. Each day there will be demonstrations of dancing, fitness programs as well as various styles of entertainment and cosmetic self-improvement ideas. We invite you to come along and bring all your friends, family and of course your partner to Bridal Fair. You will discover everything you will need to make your wedding day the most successful and enjoyable ever.

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 25 to 27 June 2010 away in your diary, and spoil yourself silly at the bigger, better Brownes EveryWoman Expo.

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is a spectacular fusion of classic Warner Bros. cartoons projected on the big screen, accompanied by their exciting original Carl Stalling scores played live by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Experience this entertaining performance with some of the world’s most popular Looney Tunes characters - Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig and of course the star of the show - Bugs Bunny. Classics such as What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Long- Haired Hare, A Corny Concerto and many more favourites come to life. With three performances this is a show not to be missed.

Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series Test Match - Australia v England

The 2010 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series Test Match will see the Qantas Wallabies match up against some of the world’s best rugby nations over six matches in Australia. Australia will take on England who carries the hopes and dreams of the nation whenever they play, and with a strong forward pack and lightening pace in attack, they will again prove to be difficult opponents for the Qantas Wallabies in Perth. With well priced tickets, both local and visiting rugby fans have a great opportunity to see a slate of the game’s biggest international stars in one of the year’s showpiece matches in Western Australia. For more information please visit our website.

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.

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.

City of Perth Rat Race

The Rat Race is coming to Perth and it is the hottest event in the United Kingdom right now with 13 of the largest cities taking part in the series and now is in Melbourne and Perth. Mixed teams of three will tackle the point scoring ‘mean streets’ event on Saturday evening before lining up on Sunday morning to race around the highly secret Rat Race route. Rat Race entries now open at the rat race Australia website. The Rat Race has arrived in Perth as the City secures another high profile event. The Rat Race is the ultimate urban adventure with a mix of adrenaline, teamwork and fun as the ‘Rats’ scurry around the City. The event village at Forrest Place will have plenty of action and free entertainment for locals. Come and see the ‘Rats’ as they climb, paddle, sing, dance and complete some personal maintenance in public.

City of Perth Winter Arts Season

This June the City of Perth Winter Arts Season will return to the city this June and August. Offering a rich tapestry of arts events designed to keep the chill of winter at bay. For three months Perth's pre-eminent arts organisations and venues work together to produce a stunning program of theatre, music and visual arts. Whether it is dance, drama or digital art this year’s program has something for all ages, tastes and budgets. So bring the family along so everyone can enjoy this great event. Warm your soul this winter in the city with the City of Perth Winter Arts Season.

CY O'Connor Annual Lecture - Perth

While the lives of heroic men are found in the historic record, the voices of women often remain silent. This year’s CY O’Connor Lecture will reveal much about the lives of women who braved a man’s world and life in general on the goldfields at a defining time in our state’s history. Using a range of rare texts, including diaries, letters, poetry and fiction Associate Professor Delys Bird will explore the adaptability, entrepreneurial flair and often resolute endurance of the workers, wives, mothers and lovers on the goldfields in the 1890s. For more details on the lecture, and to make you’re booking contact the National Trust on (08) 9321 6088. Bookings Essential.

Eat Drink Perth

The City of Perth’s month long annual celebration of city restaurants, cafes, bars and food specialty stores has a new name… Eat Drink Perth. Formerly City Food and Wine Month, Eat Drink Perth will be launched on 26 February with the popular event dinner on the dock in Claisebrook Cove. This year’s program will feature over 100 free and ticketed events for food enthusiasts including outdoor events, cooking classes, wine tastings and more. Taking advantage of our evolving urban landscape, Eat Drink Perth events will be staged in restaurants, bars, laneways, riverfronts and the new Northbridge Piazza. Along with the new name comes the emphasis on exploring the city’s intricate spaces. Whether it is Claisebrook Cove’s River Picnic or the Laneway Art and Latte Exhibitions, Eat Drink Perth hopes to encourage people to step outside the kitchen and experience a culinary journey through our capital city.

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.

Good Vibrations Festival

Good Vibrations Festival (GVF) is all about spreading the great vibes, through the best music, awesome crowds full of the friendliest party-ready people and the ultimate summer festival atmosphere. Returning for their seventh year, GVF has become a landmark on the summer calendar! Audiences are treated yearly to the best musicians from around the world performing across an eclectic blend of dance, hip hop, indie rock, drum and bass, electro pop, breaks and everything in between. Their amazing line up for 2010 includes The Killers, Basement Jaxx, Armand Van Helden, Gossip, Salt-N-Pepa, Friendly Fires, Busta Rhymes, Z-Trip, Kid Cudi, Naughty By Nature, Plump DJs, Gym Class Heroes, Chase & Status Live, Craze, Dave Seaman, Chuckie, Art vs Science, Bass Kleph, Spinderella, Sam Obernik, KillaQueen and their host with the most, Slimkid3. For more info please check out their website.

HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma

Visit the website now for your chance to ride your bicycle on a closed freeway. The HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is an annual fundraiser for the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia. You don’t have to be a cyclist to participate and you can choose from the 60 kilometre, 30 kilometre or 10 kilometre City of Joondalup Family Ride. All distance categories ride on the freeway (southbound lanes of the Kwinana, Graham Farmer and Mitchell freeways) with the 30 kilometre highlight being your only chance to ride through the Graham Farmer Tunnel. All categories finish in the Joondalup Central Business District where there will be plenty of entertainment, music, food and festivities.

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!

Hills Heartbeat Festival

The Hills Heartbeat Festival is a celebration of the hills lifestyle. Hosted by Armadale Christian College, the festival includes other venues in the area with galleries, winery, pioneer village and organic growers. Follow the Heartbeat from Armadale in your car or catch the free shuttle bus from Armadale railway station. There will be two stages of entertainment, over 250 pieces of art, lots of craft stalls selling genuine home made goods, a silent auction and much more. You can even abseil from the 10 metre level of the highest purpose built tower in the region. Have fun at the side show, have your face painted or join in the free children's activities. On both mornings you can enjoy Pancakes in the Park with a gold coin donation, enjoy a discovery walk in Bungendore Park and view the reptile display.

Honda North TriEvents Triathlon Series

The 2009-10 TriEvents Honda North Triathlon Series is on again, Western Australia's leading Triathlon Series and home to the Pure Blonde Pursuit Series and TriEvents Enticer Series. The 2009-10 season sees an exciting step forward with Honda North joining as naming rights sponsor of the series, bringing with them some great opportunities and improvements from the 2008-09 series. The 2009-10 series will once again feature five races in the Perth Metropolitan area, taking in some fantastic venues north and south of the river, including the exciting return of the City of Perth Triathlon to the series.

Hyde Park Community Fair

Fun, fun, fun! That is the only way to describe the 2010 Hyde Park Community Fair presented by the Rotary Club of North Perth and the Town of Vincent. This free community event will be held at beautiful grounds of Hyde Park in Perth. The Hyde Park Community Fair will bring back all the great things to see and do, that was exhibited last year. There will be live entertainment, an art exhibition and sale, plenty of exhibitors and market stalls, side show rides and plenty of attractions for the entire family to enjoy. Two fun filled days not to be missed!

Island Breeze Luau

Hula on over to Youth With a Mission Perth (YWAM) for its Island Breeze Luau. This fun-filled event for the entire family will include live entertainment by Island Breeze's Pacific Island dancers and an array of delicious food. Proceeds will benefit the redevelopment of YWAM's new training facilities located in East Perth.

Kids in the City & City Playground Pass

Enjoy your school holidays in the city with the City of Perth Kids in the City Program. The City of Perth provides free family fun for the school holidays with the award winning ‘City Playground Pass’. By picking up a free ‘City Playground Pass’ families can explore many activities throughout the city while enjoying great discounts and special offers such as free parking, activities passes and food discounts. Passes are available from the City of Perth Information Kiosk in Murray Street Mall and from the featured venues and attract.

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.

McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17

Experience the exhibition McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, a highlight of Perth’s cultural calendar this summer. Frederick McCubbin is one of the foremost Australian Impressionists who continued to experiment artistically throughout his career, producing wonderful colour and light-filled paintings. Two works from the State Art Collection, The Old Garden and Self portrait, are featured in the exhibition. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17, a National Gallery of Australia Travelling Exhibition. This major exhibition is accompanied by a full program of events and activities, from curators’ talks and education events to family days and a wine tasting evening – please see the website for more details.

National Archeology Week

Have you ever wondered what archaeologists do, particularly in Western Australia? Many people when they think of archaeology think of the Pyramids or Indiana Jones. Few are aware of the fascinating archaeology that can be found in their own town or suburb with amazing history located right under their feet. National Archaeology Week aims to change that with a series of mainly free events, tours and displays highlighting the archaeological heritage of Australia. In the vast spaces of Western Australia a month long program centred on Archaeology Week is organised every year. For more details or to obtain a 2010 program please visit their website.

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.

Opera in the Park

The City of Perth Opera in the Park has become the highlight of the Perth summer arts calendar and The Mikado is a perfectly placed gem for this occasion. From its first performance at the Savoy Theatre in London on 14 March 1885 to the present day, its fresh witty lyrics and memorable tunes have engaged and delighted audiences the world over, it just bubbles over with good humour. A young, talented cast of the company singers, including young artists Jennifer Barrington, Ileana Rinaldi, Roberto Abate and Sitiveni Talei join WASO for an evening of vital fun. So sit back and be serenaded by “Three Little Maids from School” and “Here’s a how-de-do!” with your picnic supper. This year's event will be simulcast in real time to outdoor sites in Bunbury and Geraldton, allowing even more Western Australian to experience this magical event.

Perth Caravan and Camping Show

Discover the freedom that caravanning and camping can bring to your life at the 2010 Perth Caravan and Camping Show. Getting everything for your next holiday has never been so easy. From discovering that next destination, updating your travelling accessories or purchasing your brand new travel home (whether that be a caravan, camper trailer, tent or motor home) the Perth Caravan and Camping Show has it all. The Show will return to the Claremont Showgrounds where you can take a wander through the pavilions and then head outside to see the latest in recreational vehicles. Children will be well entertained on the weekend with a number of fun activities planned. Adults can participate in a towing clinic, fishing demonstrations or enjoy the interesting seminars planned over the five days. For a full list of planned activities and exhibitors please visit the Perth Caravan and Camping website.

Perth City Muster

This year's massive 10th Perth City Muster on Saturday 20 February 2010 is the ultimate celebration of contemporary country music, with a galaxy of Golden Guitar Stars lighting up the Claremont Showgrounds Arena. The concert spectacular brings legends Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and John Williamson to the same stage for the first time. Sharing the spotlight are the infectious Poster Girl Beccy Cole and 2010 Golden Guitar finalists in multiple categories, Amber Lawrence and Harmony James. You'll be kickin' back and lettin' loose with the recipients of almost 80 Golden Guitars over an awesome eight hours of cosmic country-rock, bush ballads, heartbreakers and blazing bluegrass, introduced by MC Brendon T Moylan. Please see website for more information.

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's Autumn Festival

Something’s always happening in Perth’s Eastern Region and Autumn is really special! Perth’s Autumn Festival celebrates our magnificent Swan River, the sumptuous Swan Valley and the majestic Perth Hills. You can enjoy many activities with family and friends all within 30 minutes of the CBD. The festival combines the events of the six councils of the Eastern Metropolitan Region – Bayswater, Bassendean, Belmont, Swan, Mundaring and Kalamunda and allows people to explore and enjoy the many attractions on offer over a six week period. Events are community based with many free activities. In 2010, cycling events will be introduced to open up the appreciation of the river, the Swan Valley and the hills, at a leisurely pace to encourage families to do more together. Take time over one or all of the weekends to discover your eastern region!

Psychic Awareness Magical Fair - Fremantle

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.

Psychic Awareness Magical Fair - Gosnells

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.

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.

Quit Targa West

QUIT Targa West is Western Australia’s only tarmac rally, running over a four day period. Combining both exhilarating and spectacular driving stages with stimulating social events in a five star environment and highly visible public locations and has proven itself to be hugely popular with competitors, spectators and sponsors. In 2010 there will be 100 Classic and Modern cars competing in this exciting and prestigious event which is now classed as one of the premier events of its type in the country. Highlights of the rally are the Prologue at Perth Motorplex on Thursday, the Official Start in Forrest Place Friday morning and then the stages around the town of Kalamunda. Friday evening is the popular Show-n-Shine in Northbridge. Over the weekend spectators can catch the action in the scenic Chittering and Toodyay regions. Spectator information will be available on our website in the weeks leading up to the event.

Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ

The 2010 Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ will be held on Sunday 29th August 2010 and will incorporate six events taking participants on a journey from the City of Perth to City Beach, one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Over 40,000 participants are expected to take part across all events making the Carnival the second largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the largest community sporting event in Western Australia. Events/Distances: Marathon (42.2 kilometres) Half Marathon (21.1 kilometres) Channel Nine 12 kilometre Run 11 kilometre Wheelchair 12 kilometre Walk 4 kilometre Walk/Run Please see website for further information.

Red Bull Air Race

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skills. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 370 kilometres an hour while withstanding forces of up to 12 G. This is one of Perth's largest and most popular events so get your tickets early to enjoy the Red Bull Air Race.

Rockingham Musselfest

The 11th annual Rockingham Musselfest presented by Fremantle Ports is on again at the Rockingham Foreshore. The Rockingham Musselfest is a free community festival, focusing on the wealth of the Rockingham region, the local industry, local talent, art and craft, food and wine. Additionally the 2010 festival marks the launch of an exciting new entertainment program, with a large number of free rides, some never before seen in Western Australia. Loads of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy and not forgetting some delicious mussels prepared by local chefs to try on the day. A truly great event not to be missed.

Rottnest Channel Swim

The WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7 kilometre swim from Cottesloe Beach to Thomson Bay on the holiday island of Rottnest. Participants can compete in teams of two or four or for the extremely dedicated, a solo crossing. The event is one of the largest open water swimming events in the world and has become an icon in Australia’s sporting calendar, capturing the imagination of the public and ocean swimmers alike. The WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim is not reserved for the swimming elite, but provides an opportunity for all who share the common goal of striving for one’s best to compete in an environment where sporting greats rub shoulders with the weekend warrior.

Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea returns to Cottesloe Beach for the sixth annual exhibition from 4 to 21 March 2010. Over 60 local, interstate and international artists will transform Perth's most popular beach into a stunning sculpture park overlooking the Indian Ocean. Hugely popular, this free to the public exhibition attracts approximately 100,000 visitors of all ages. 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 year's show is one of Perth’s not to be missed events.

Scultpures by the Swan

Experience the specially created sculptures installed beside the Swan River. Come and see a large 350 kilogram egg with a small window revealing a chicken playing a violin, a cup of coffee sitting on a ledge and a single light globe that hangs from the ceiling. There will be sculptures hanging from trees, mussels on land, a colony of ants carrying coloured glass up a tree and delicate cocoons made from recycled plastic drink bottles. Enjoy a riverside picnic with family and friends, take a self-guided walk through the exhibition or delight in the picturesque surroundings at Sandy Beach Reserve.

Summer of Fun - Hello Baby

Part of the City of Cockburn Summer of Fun events is Hello Baby. Mums and bubs this one is specifically for you. Treat you and your bub to a morning out and have some fun, meet new people, make new friends and get lots of mother and baby info. One of Cockburn’s newest annual events has become one of the most popular, so don’t miss out get a group together and come and enjoy a morning out. Held at Manning Park, Hamilton Hill. Find out more by contacting the City of Cockburn.

Summer of Fun - Seniors Evening

One of Cockburn’s most coveted events – The Seniors Evening is a special social event for the over 50’s. Annually held at the Dalmatinac Club in Hamilton Hill, this event offers live entertainment and buffet meal, raffles and door prizes. There is something for everyone so don’t forget to bring your friends. This event is a great night out of fun, be sure not to miss out. Tickets will be on sale closer to the date, make sure you keep your eye out for when tickets go on sale.

Summer of Fun Free Concert Series

The City of Cockburn presents Summer of Fun 2010 featuring four free concerts. The first performance is the KISS tribute concert at Dixon Reserve in Hamilton Hill, one not to be missed. Next the Amplifiers perform on 30 January 2010 at Coolbellup Reserve in Coolbellup. On 13 February 2010 Las Vegas Legends take the stage at Lakelands Reserve in Southlake featuring Tom Jones, Cher, Neil Diamond and Dusty Springfield. Lastly the final free concert features some of your favourite Australian Idol contestants, Wes Carr, Jessica Mauboy and special guest at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill. Don’t miss out on these free concerts great for the whole family.

Sunset @ Subi- Chameleon Brass Band

The Chameleon Brass Band (CBB) was developed and modelled on the New Orleans re-birth of Jazz mixes with funk and hip hop. This band includes some of Perth's top jazz/funk horns. Australia's first brass funk band and the only band in Western Australia that can party up any street corner, no public address, no stage, anytime! Developed and modelled on the New Orleans re-birth of jazz mixed with funk and hip hop this band includes some of Perth’s top jazz/funk horns. The CBB has been funking up the Perth festival scene since 2005. Music you can bump n grind to, CBB incorporates 2nd line drum rhythms with funk horn lines and all-in vocals. Nothing can beat the sound of the Big Boss Brass Bass - and who needs electricity?

Sunset @ Subi- The Australian Santana

The Australian Santa is a Santana experience that carries the legacy of world music to the people of Australia. With song, dance and celebration, you will see the light of goodwill. Playing the hits of Santana these international performers will take you to the heart of Spanish culture. This free event is great for the whole family, bring a picnic rug, snacks and refreshments and relax while you enjoy the smooth sounds of Santana right here in Western Australia. This event part of the Sunset @ Subi concert series and is one not to be missed, the performance commences at 5:30pm so get their early to get a good spot.

Sunset @ Subi- Tuxedo Junction

Enjoy the perfect Valentine's Day amidst the beautiful surrounds of a sunset backdrop and the romance of this outstanding acapella vocal choir. This theatrical performance of song will transport you to all cultures of the globe. Tuxedo Junction is a twenty voice vocal ensemble that performs a varied repertoire encompassing a range of musical styles. They have been entertaining Perth for 20 years with our exciting blend of a cappella and choral arrangements. Their more recent material makes use of varied instrumental accompaniment and aims to showcase some of the diverse talents of the group by complementing performances of the full vocal ensemble with occasional solo items and smaller ensembles such as quartets.

Sunset @ Subi- WA Youth Jazz Orchestra

This jazz and contemporary performance combines rich, warm and captivating vocals with an evocative orchestral sound. West Australian Jazz Youth Orchestra's dynamic performances reach out to the audience to create a memorable experience. This year WAYJO will be sharing its upbeat big band vibes with new audiences in fantastic new venues, with great new music and an amazing mix of special guest artists. For 25 years WAYJO has provided excellence in the development of emerging jazz artists in the areas of jazz performance, modern composition for jazz orchestra and improvisation. Hundreds of outstanding West Australian musicians have developed their musical talents through WAYJO. With new faces, ideas and enthusiasm, WAYJO is embracing the future with great gusto!

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 Five Dams Challenge

Bicycling Western Australia (BWA) is proud to present the inaugural Five Dams Challenge. Starting close to the city and visiting five dams in the Perth Hills, the event will involve riding 230 kilometres in one day. Riding in pairs, the Five Dams Challenge starts at the Narrows Bridge South Perth before visiting Mundaring Weir, Churchmans Brook, Wungong Dam, Canning Dam and Serpentine Dam. The ride then descends from the foothills, back to the freeway and finishes back at the Narrows Bridge. Food, drink and support will be provided. If the Five Dams Challenge appears a little daunting, why not have a go at the shorter Three Dams Challenge? The Three Dam Challenge is a 150 kilometre long ride following a similar route as the Five Dams Challenge, but returning to the Narrows Bridge after Wungong Dam. For more information, please visit their website. Places are limited.

The National Careers and Employment Expo

The National Careers and Employment Expo is Australia's largest national careers and employment event. The expo has been the leading platform for organisations to present real jobs, career pathways and further education opportunities to thousands of Australians. Traditionally run over two days, the friendly and informal character of the event provides a welcome and unique environment for employers, career advisors, education and training providers to communicate directly with future employees and students. Through the continued support of the business, government and educational communities the National Careers & Employment Expo has a calendar of events that run across all metropolitan areas and key regional centres. Attracting more than 115,000 people Australia wide, the event's career seminars and generous program of employment and training activities ensures visitors and exhibitors maximise their experience.

The Panics with WASO

Triple J Album of the Year and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Award-winning Perth indie-rock band The Panics, now striding the world stage, return to their home town to join forces with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for a night of hits from their albums Cruel Guards, Sleeps like a Curse and A House on a Street in a Town I’m From. Great songs, mellow guitars and expansive orchestral charts - one of the hottest gigs this summer. Held in Kings Park this is sure to be a performance not to be missed. Gates open at 5:30pm with the support band playing from 6:15pm to 7pm; The Panics will commence their performance at 8pm.

The Revelation Perth Film Festival

Australia’s most unique film event, the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, features over 100 signature works that explore style, content and form over ten days in July. Fast becoming the crucial stop on Australia’s indie film festival circuit, Revelation presents the debut screening of around 30 Australian films each year, as well as several world premieres. Revelation offers films for every taste; narrative features, documentaries, short films, animated works, live performance, and experimentation. Alongside the selection of outstanding indie films is a top-class mix of Australian and international guests to present their films and participate in Revelation’s Screen Conference. Get the inside information on a range of contemporary filmmaking topics direct from the masters, and meet directors, producers, writers and distributors with access unlike any other festival. Housed in Perth’s beautiful art deco treasure, the Astor Theatre, Revelation 2010 is shaping up to be the biggest festival yet!

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.

The Swimming Club from Black Swan State Theatre Company

Six young people from around the world, including two University of Western Australia students, spend one glorious summer together on a Greek island in 1983. They are beautiful, adventurous, idealistic and believe that the world is theirs for the taking. Fast-forward to 2009: These footloose and fancy-free types have turned into successful and driven people who are juggling careers, families and mortgages and are grappling with middle age. Each in their own way, they struggle with dreams, dilemmas, feelings and regrets. Will a reunion on their magical Greek island bring them together, or tear them apart? This new play by Hannie Rayson is for baby boomers and all those who love them, as it delves into this special generation with humour, warmth and sympathy.

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: the Marketplace

Unwrapped: the marketplace returns in 2010 for its annual collaboration with the City of South Perth’s Fiesta Festival. Saturday 6 March will see Sir James Mitchell Park transformed into a vibrant marketplace filled with the latest designs from some of Western Australia’s best talent. As the centrepiece of the South Perth Fiesta Finale, Unwrapped: South Perth will showcase more than 70 designers at Sir James Mitchell Park, overlooking the Swan River. As always, there will be a huge range of fantastic products on sale from local designers - from photography and art, to jewellery and menswear. With an anticipated crowd of 15,000 the event is a great opportunity for emerging designers to showcase their high quality products to their target market and make an impact. In partnership with the City of South Perth, Unwrapped: South Perth is now in its fourth successful year, uncovering talented new designers across Western Australia.

UWA Perth International Arts Festival

The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is the oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the southern hemisphere. Annually it offers some of the world's best theatre, music, film, visual arts, street arts, literature and free community events. No single art genre, concert, performance or exhibition series can cover the breadth of intellectual and imaginative territory as the Perth Festival, nor reach as broadly into the community. For two generations of locals, summer in Perth without the Festival is simply unimaginable. For over 50 years the Festival has welcomed to Perth some of the world's greatest living artists. The three week long festival, in February of each year, attracts more than 300,000 patrons to events in Perth as well as in the Great Southern region. The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is a captivating and intriguing spectacle of the arts, a truly compelling experience for visitors from all walks of life.

Westend Festival

Fall in Love with the West End The Westend Festival has been designed to promote the business community, social and cultural activities in the precinct bounded by William and Thomas Streets, Kings Park Road and the railway line. Drawing on the increased vibrancy of the west end of the city, they have created a festival that celebrates the west end as a great place to work, live and play. The “west end” is synonymous with style, shopping, cosmopolitan living and the arts in cities such as London and New York. They are fortunate to have the early foundations of a similar formula here in Perth; King Street fashion district, His Majesty’s Theatre, trendy restaurants and bars, art galleries, dance studios, hotels, book stores, architectural firms, heritage buildings, inner city apartments, a convention centre and corporate offices. Be sure to see this year’s program of events and festivities at their website.

Western Australian Cricket Association

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 the support our beloved cricket team needs and a great opportunity to see the sights of the WACA Stadium in East Perth. Some of the cricket events featured at the WACA is the Pura Cup, One Day Domestic, Interstate and International Twenty 20, Test Match and One Day International. The Australian cricket team comes to Perth three times in the 2009 to 2010 seasons to play New Zealand, India and Sri Lanka. Check the website for more details on the upcoming events or for more information on the cricket season.

YMCA HQ Summer Skate Series

The YMCA HQ's Summer Skate Series is being held over the 2009/2010 summer. Winners of qualifying rounds go on to compete at the final. The qualifying rounds will be held throughout Western Australia. The 9 January qualifying event is at Victoria Park Skate Park. The 16 January qualifying event is at Geraldton Skate Park. Next is 23 January at Maddington Skate Park. Also 30 January is the event is held at Albany Skate Park. The final qualifying event is at Nedlands Skate Park on the 6 February. The championship event is held on the 13 February at YMCA HQ skate park; free registration is from 12pm. The event has four divisions 15 and under with boys and girls, 18 and under boys, 18 and under girls and an open event to 18 and under sponsored skaters. This event is sure to be a great one so don’t miss out.