What’s on around Perth this week

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Here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s happening around Perth this week.

And for more fun and things to do around town, don’t forget to check out:

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Lotterywest Films @ Somerville Auditorium

The Perth Festival magic may have finished up at the start of March, but the Lotterywest Films season lives at UWA’s spectacular Somverville Auditorium! Running until the end of the month, there’s still plenty of highly-anticipated movies to catch, along with encore screenings of some of hits across the last few months. Check the remaining program here.

Somerville Cinema Perth Festival University of WA

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical @ Crown Theatre Perth

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, in this massive “rock music spectacular” taking over Crown Theatre Perth for a special six week run. Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including Simply the Best, River Deep – Mountain High and Proud Mary, the smash-hit musical is guaranteed to raise the Crown Theatre Perth roof! Check the dates and grab your tickets here.

Joondalup Festival @ Various

One of WA’s marquee arts and culture festivals, Joondalup Festival, returns from March 2-22 with a thrilling array art, music and performance. There’s free, immersive experiences, international music acts, family-friendly entertainment and more happening over three weeks in Perth’s northern suburbs. Take in the full program here.

Joondalup Festival Electric Kingdom

Sculpture by the Sea @ Cottesloe Beach

One of Western Australia’s most popular public events, Sculpture By The Sea, returns to the sands and surrounds of Cottesloe beach this March. Now in its 20th year, Sculpture By The Sea will feature more than 70 artists from 15 countries from March 1-18. Each year the exhibition attractions upwards of hundreds of thousands of local, interstate and international visitors to WA’s most iconic beach – don’t miss out!

Subi Spritz @ Various

Subi Spritz is taking you back to Europe this autumn for 10 delicious days and nights of la dolce vita from Friday until March 17. There’s over 25 events to choose from, including long lunches in the park, pop-up pasta restaurants down hidden laneways, daily aperitivo, cooking workshops, live music and much more. Make sure to hurry – some events have already sold out.

Polarity: Fire & Ice @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Polarity: Fire & Ice is an exhibition of immersive film and photographic works of artists living in Australia, the Arctic and Canada, showcasing at Fremantle Arts Centre until Sunday 28 April. Capturing the impact of the climate catastrophe across the world, it’s told through the voices of First Nations artists alongside non-Indigenous artists. Find out more here.

Death Metal Summer @ AGWA

Death Metal Summer: Deanna Templeton and Ed Templeton brings together over 140 photographs by two of our era’s most vital artists, featuring works from 1995-2022. The show features many of the married couple’s most famous images and runs until April – find out more here.


THURSDAY 14 MARCH

Rooftop Yoga @ Rooftop Movies

An easy to follow vinyasa yoga class that’s suitable for all levels and perfect for beginners – flow with the team at Blooming Happy Yoga under the morning sky! It’s a pay as you feel event, and you can get more info here.

The Nest @ QT Rooftop

A goose and a swan walk into a bar… Grey Goose is setting up shop with a special activation at QT Rooftop, overlooking the majestic Swan River and serving up some specially-curated cocktails derived from the beloved French vodka.

Scarborough Sunset Markets @ Scarborough Beach

Saunter down to the north’s favourite esplanade and amphitheatre for new food trucks, gorgeous artisan retail goodies and fun surprises along the way, including beachside DJ dance parties in the Beach Club, an authentic Brazilian Orchestra, FREE fitness and wellness classes and more from 5-9pm.

Disco DJ Lessons @ Toots

Toots is teaming up with Perth DJ icon Fadj to celebrate International Women’s Day with DJ lessons this Thursday 14 March! Classes run from 6.30-9.30pm, and you’ll enjoy a drink on arrival along with some shared platters while learning some tips and tricks of the trade. A fun night out to have a laugh, have a dance and meet some like-minded music-loving women! Grab tickets here.

Toots DJ lessons

FRIDAY 15 MARCH

Free Movies @ Planet Royale

This weekend the Royale Theatre in Planet Royale is hosting free movie sessions! Catch Gladiator on Friday night, The Adventures of Priscilla Saturday and Singin’ in the Rain (early) and The Godfather (late) on Sunday. All you need to do is book ahead, and may we humbly suggest a pre- or post-movie drink and bite to eat in the fun surrounds of Planet Royale.

Twilight Food Markets @ Forrest Place

Friday arvos are more delicious at the Twilight Food Markets, bringing food from every corner of the globe to the city – and getting the weekend off to an especially tasty start. Kicking off at 4:30pm and running until 9:30pm, the markets are jam-packed with 30 to 40 stalls every single week – think succulent sticks of satay, delicious dumplings, tantalising tacos, gorgeous gözleme… More info here.

Flamingle @ The Little Way

Flamingle is a dating night designed with connection in mind, whether it be romantic, friendship, or just a meaningful few minutes. Here’s how it works: A comedian MC guides 20 guys and girls of a similar age bracket through several conscious speed dating rounds with fun and games the order of the night. You get a drink on arrival and light canapes across a fun, judgement-free night. Get more deets and grab your tickets here.

Flamingle

Mt Hawthorn Hawkers Twilight Market @ Axford Park

The Mt Hawthorn Twilight Hawkers Markets are back for 2024 every Friday from 4.30-8.30pm featuring delicious food from around the globe, free entertainment and more.


SATURDAY 16 MARCH

Matilda’s Morning for Endometriosis @ Hidden Haus

WA-created health platform Matilda is holding a breakfast event from 9-11.30am to raise awareness about endometriosis and provide a safe and supportive environment for people with confirmed or suspected endometriosis to learn about their condition and practice self-management. Guests will take part in a 20-minute mat pilates class (all equipment provided), enjoy a delicious, whole-food brunch, and hear educational presentations from Dr Jade Acton (AGES Gynaecologist), Joanna Morris (Pelvic Health Physiotherapist), and Endo-warrior Anna Fischer. Find out more and grab your tickets here.

Port to Pub

After an unfortunate false start for the Rottnest Channel Swim last month, swimmers who’ve signed up (in record numbers) will have another go at conquering the channel at this Saturday’s Port to Pub. Kicking off from Leighton Beach, the conditions are looking much more favourable so get down and support while raising funds for Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. More info here.

Port to Pub

Interiors Open Day @ Home Collective

Home Collective are hosting an interiors open day at their showroom this Saturday for a showcase of the latest furniture and homeware trends with Kyal and Kara from The Block. They’ll be redesigning Home Collective’s bedroom display to suit various budgets, amongst of host of other things. Get all the deets and register for free here.

Neon Picnic @ Hyde Park

RTRFM heads back to Hyde Park Amphitheatre this Saturday for Neon Picnic, a family-friendly live radio event with musical acts, kids entertainment and tasty treats. Chill on the grass and enjoy a delightful lineup of RTRFM faves like Global Rhythm Pot, Homegrown and Drastic on Plastic, plus live sets from Helen Townsend, Mongeeya, Skyuka, Storefront and Tina Zando & the Situation. There’ll be plenty of fun for the kids, food trucks and more – free from 11am to 5pm!

RTRFM Neon Picnic Hyde Park 2023

Subi Might Markets @ Market Square

Every Saturday night Market Square in Subi will transform into a leafy green hub of vibrant flavours, sustainable fashion, local artists, live music and loads more. Subi Night Market provides a leafy, central space where locals and visitors alike can come together in celebration of a community that honours great food, family connection and live music.

Lyric’s Laneway Party @ Lyric’s Bar

It’s the final Lyric’s Laneway Party for the season, with the door’s swinging open at 11.30am and live bands kicking off at 3pm with the seabreeze. Enjoy music from The Steve Hensby Band, The Death Til Late Club, The Stamps and Littlehawk – entry is free!

Lyric Lane

SUNDAY 17 MARCH

St Patrick’s Day @ Durty Nelly’s

It’s no secret that the Irish love Perth and Perth loves the Irish. And to truly celebrate our Paddies, we’ll be heading to Durty Nelly’s annual St Patrick’s Day party on Shafto Lane in the CBD. As Perth’s Irish pub of choice for 26 years now, Durty Nelly’s is an absolute no-brainer when it comes to locking in those all-important Paddy’s Day plans.

Durty Nelly's St Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day @ The Galway Hooker

Celebrate St Pat’s Day by the sea at The Galway Hooker with an 8am start and full Irish fry up for $30 including Guinness, Magners or Club Orange. From there it’s a big day of live music and Perth’s finest Irish entertainers.

St Patrick’s Day @ Johnny Fox’s

Kicking off from 10am, as usual Johnny Fox’s is going all out on St Patrick’s Day, with a day of live music from The Healys, Mike Nayar and Midnight Ramblers, face painters for young and old alike, the return of Johnny Fox’s leprechaun, Irish dancers, Guinness merch giveaways, the return of the iconic Irish Kebab, and much more!

Johnny Foxs St Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day @ Vic Park Hotel

The Vic is celebrating its first ever St Paddy’s Day this Sunday, featuring their take on traditional Irish food, drinks and craic-ing hospitality! There’ll be a traditional fry up, beef & Guinness croquettes, Shepard’s pie, $9 pints of Guinness, live music from 1pm, face painters and loads much more.

One Day Sundays @ Rosemount Hotel

Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments as One Day Sundays proudly presents its 10 Year Anniversary in Perth this Sunday, returning to where it all begin in the Rosemount beer garden and main stage. They’re bringing out only the finest DJs in hip hop, RnB and afrobeats community as well, with sets from Joyride, Aslan, Mowgli, Waves, Sal B2B Dellsy, Profits, Ramoe and Namesake. More info/tickets here.

One Day Sundays

Sunday Sessions @ The View

Doubleview Bowling Club’s Sunday Sessions are back, featuring cocktails by Idle Hands, free barefoot bowls, Tommy Tacos kitchen takeover and Orange Ave DJs on the tunes.


JUST ANNOUNCED

Hot Dub Time Machine – 100% BANGERS

It’s been a minute but Hot Dub Time Machine is making his way back to Perth as part of his 100% BANGERS headline tour of AUstralia. The brand new show will be celebrating only the best dance music from 1964-2024 in an audio-visual extravaganza for ravers of all ages (over 18, of course). He rolls into Metro City on Saturday 25 May, grab your tickets here.

Hot Dub

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