$20 and under at Enjoy Perth!

(Food Fair, workshops and more) - Sunday 18 March 2007 - Claisebrook Cove, East Perth
Many of the city s restaurants and cafes have special offers for lunch ($15 and $20) and dinner ($20) during this month. The Perth Mint Tea Garden is offering a special high tea, and some of the hotels offer special long weekend packages.
And by the way, for a great Perth restaurant site, check out , where you can rate restaurants and submit reviews.

Published February 22nd, 2007 in , , , , Well, the Chinese New Year (Year of the Pig) is in full swing, and I ve finally found some events in Perth worth blogging about! It s still not much though and very late notice!
On Friday (tomorrow, from 10am to 3pm) and Saturday (from 10am to 6pm) the Chung Wah Association has organised a Charity Chinese New Year Carnival!

There will be a lion dance, martial arts presentation, Chinese costume catwalk, ethnic cultural dance and ballroom and contemporary dance performances.
There will also be cultural food and beverages, market stalls and activities for children.
All profits of this carnival go to Day Long Respite Care Centre.

For more information contact the Chung Wah Association on 9328 3988. The Chung Wah Cultural Centre is located at 18 Radalj Place, Balcatta.
I found this info on the .

It s not even on the !
Apparently there are going to be fireworks around Burswood on Sunday night from about 9pm, for about 15 mins. This is not confirmed on any website I can find, so don t just take my word for it!

Update: I emailed Town of Vic Park and they confirmed there will be fireworks for about 15 mins between 9.15 and 9.45pm on Sunday!

And by the way, the only event that has been reasonably widely publicised, a Chinese New Year Concert at Winthrop Baptist College, has sold out!
Happy Chinese New Year to you all! Published February 22nd, 2007 in , , , My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February 2007.

continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases, including the WAMi Awards on Wednesday 21 (with Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy, Double Entendre etc) and the Saturday Spectacular on the 24th! On every night of the week throughout the year you will find local bands playing in the pubs and clubs, in many different genres, but this week is especially packed with gigs, and especially Saturday, when it all kicks off from midday, and many gigs are free!
The all ages band comp heats are held at Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie from 9 February to 2 March.

The continues till 4 March 2007, and the line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).
performs at Friends Restaurant on Tuesday, Oceanus on Wednesday, The Leopold on Friday and at on Saturday.

perform at Challenge Stadium with the Young Divas on Wednesday 21 February 2007.
with Eskimo Joe (acoustic), Little Birdy, Dave Hole, The Stems, Double Entendre and DJ Matty P. Present by Robbie Buck and Rosie Beaton from Triple j/ jtv.

Happening on Wednesday, tickets $55.
Crossthreads Music, Fashion and Dance at Forrest Chase on Friday night from 6.15 with the Panda Band etc, part of .

Two Room Spectacular on Friday at Club Capitol/Amplifier for the , Gyroscope, Red Jezebel, etc etc, tickets $16 online at .
The night is held again at the Fly By Night on Friday.
all ages event from 3pm at Wotton Reserve Skatepark in Embleton with Delta Forse DJ Jamoo, Live Hip Hop plus DJs.

Organised by City of Bayswater and .
perform free at Scarborough Beach on Saturday for the City of Stirling and 92.9.

with over 70 Perth/WA bands and djs performing through the city and Northbridge from midday onwards.
All That Jazz with David Cambell is happening at on Saturday, part of the Houghton White Classic Series.
A is held at Upper Reach Winery on Saturday night with Adam Hall The Velvet Playboys.

The hold another concert (Countdown) on Saturday night at Hopbush Park in Southlake.
The continues with David Helfgott on Saturday night.
Whiteman Park, , with the Chain Reaction on Saturday from 7.

30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children, bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open. Free train ride included.

UK breaks DJ performs at Ambar on Saturday night.
is performing at Leeuwin Estate down south, but it has sold out.
in Stirk Park Kalamunda organised by KCR-RM.

at McCallum Park in Vic Park with Gyroscope, Birds of Tokyo and more, free from 3pm.
free concert and family fun at the Limestone Amphitheatre in Booragoon from 2pm.
- Freehold Jazz at Wilkinson Homestead.

at the Swan River Bank, Nedlands with The Usual Suspects.
(City Beach) in on until 9 March 2007.
(a traditional circus) is at Midland from 23 February to 18 March 2007.

, presented by Curtin s Hayman Theatre Company is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 20 to 24 February 2007.
The is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment.
Lion Dance at Livingston Marketplace, Canning Vale from 11.

45pm on Saturday 24 Feb.
Fireworks at Burswood from 9pm on Sunday 25 Feb.
from 1 to 5pm on Saturday at Faulkner Park, Cloverdale.

The is happening at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007, organised by the City of Stirling. The is part of it, and on Sunday there s a great from 10am to 3pm.
(EPW) presents Date With Destiny on Saturday night at Venville Recreation Centre in Maylands.

A is on at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on Saturday and Sunday.
, free family fun happening at Comer Reserve in Como from 1pm.
The are held from 10am to 5.

30pm every Thursday until the end of April.
perform at Beck s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but sold out.
Wednesday is Valentine s Day.

at Joondalup Resort, FREE (there s a bar, and bring a picnic)
perform at Woodvale Tavern on Thursday night, on Friday, High Road Tavern on Saturday, Joondalup Resort Sunday afternoon, and Friends Restaurant again on Sunday evening.
in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6pm on Thursdays.
at Bicton Quarantine Park from 4pm on Saturday, entry is donation.

, GANGgajang perform at Liddell Reserve in Girrawheen from 4pm on Saturday.
perform at Challenge Stadium on Saturday night.
Collective Latino perform as part of at Kingfisher Park in Ballajura on Sunday from 3pm, free.

presents People in Park/Pets in the Park with live music and entertainment from 50m in Armstrong Park, Huntingdale.
perform in McCallum Park for the Town of Vic Park, free from 5pm on Sunday.
perform for the Town of Vincent at Hyde Park from 5.

30pm on Sunday, free.
City of Nedlands concert in Allen Park, Swanbourne from 5.30pm on Sunday, free.

Anthony Callea will perform at Scarborough Beach for 92.9 and the City of Stirling, on Saturday 24 February 2007. Chris Murphy is also performing.

This is a FREE concert, but you do need to get yourself a ticket!
You can win VIP tickets from , or just get free tickets from (you can t get them online, and depending how you do get them, there will be a booking fee).
The event is also mentioned on the as a family concert as part of their Festival of Surf weekend.

It s all ages, alcohol free and byo picnics. Gates open at 4pm, and I assume this will be held in the new amphitheatre on the beach. Published February 9th, 2007 in , , , The WAMi Festival (WA Music Industry) is held from 16 to 25 February 2007.

Before you do anything else, go and vote for the public voting categories on (you need an account), voting closes 12 February.
The WAMi Awards are happening on Wednesday 21 February 2007 at Beck s Verandah (Perth Concert Hall), and will feature performances by Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy, Dave Hole, The Stems, Double Entendre and DJ Matty P. Robbie Buck and Rosie Beaton from triple j are presenting.

You can get tickets from for around $55.
On Saturday 24 February the Saturday Spectacular, Northbridge Music Festival is held, with bands (way to many to mention) playing throughout Northbridge from midday. A Day Pass that will get you into the main venues is available from r for $22 + bf (will be $30 on the night).

See the here.
City of Perth Crossthreads Dance, Music and Fashion Parade at Forrest Chase from 6.30pm, with The Panda Band
2 Room Extravaganza, Club Capitol and Amplifier Bar with Gyroscope, Red Jezebel and many more.

Tickets are $16 + bf online through .
Boomshanka, by the City Bayswater, an all ages show from 3pm at Wotton Reserve Skatepark with live hip hop and djs.
Saturday Spectacular as mentioned above at Universal Bar, Mustang Bar, The Deen stage, The Bakery, PICA, Blue to the Bone, Club Capitol and Amplifier.

YAC-a-toa Youth Festival at McCallum Park in Vic Park from 1.30pm with Birds of Tokyo and others..

at Claremont Showgrounds with Rose Tattoo, The Angels,The Screaming Jets, Dave Warner, The Party Boys, The Flairz, The Kill Devil Hills, The Volcanics and The Sure-Fire Midnights.
For all the information you need about the WAMi Festival, see the . Published February 7th, 2007 in , , A is held at Len Packham Reserve in Coolbellup, organised by the City of Cockburn, on Saturday evening.

A is held at Upper Reach Winery on Saturday night.
Whiteman Park continue with their , with the Southern Cross Bush Band on Saturday night, entry includes a free train ride.
The has organised a free summer concert at Wilkinson Homestead with authentic blue grass and country music.

The hold a summer concert at Hollywood Amphitheatre on Sunday evening.
is in Mandurah from 19 January till 10 February 2007.
, a Comedy of Errors is on at King s Park from Friday 12 January till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.

The opens on 9 February and continues to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I ll highlight separately. On opening night there s a f at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm.

A start will be made on the huge !
perform at Metro City on Monday, late afternoon.
perform at Capitol on Monday night.

perform at The Foundry on Wednesday, The Players Bar on Thursday (all ages and 18+), The Amplifier Bar on Friday and the Newport on Sunday.
The is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).

On opening night(Friday 9 Feb) there s a f at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from 8.30pm.
perform at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday 9 February and the Norfolk Hotel on Saturday 10 February 07.

(of Pink Floyd fame) performs at Members Equity Stadium on Friday.
The free, all ages is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
The is held the whole weekend in Bunbury, 2 hours south of Perth.

is held at Rosemount Hotel on Saturday 10 February 2007, with Dreadnaught (VIC), Fort (NSW), Subtruck, The Fuzz 13 bands over 2 stages in total, stonepunkrock.
The is held at Perth Zoo on Saturday evening.
is held at Adventure World on Saturday night, featuring live music by Audioperv and Flyte.

The begins with a performance by Jane Rutter on Saturday night.
perform at Beck s Verandah, but it has sold out.
performs at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday 11 February, Mia Dyson supports.

is on Friday 9 February, with the horse racing, a live band, children s ride, Chinese acts to celebrate the Chinese New Year (which is the 18th .) and fireworks after the last race.
The (rock n roll, hot rods, swing dance, etc) begins with Big Al s Poker Run on Saturday, which ends with a party in Fremantle, and continues with the official opening ceremony in Northbridge on Sunday.

The is held at the Perth Convention Centre, and the is held at Burswood Casino, both on Saturday and Sunday.
Houghton Wines presents on Saturday 17 February.
perform at Beck s Verandah on 13 and 14 February, but the 14th has sold out.

perform bizarre cabaret at Beck s Veranda on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 February 07.
The is happening about 300kms south of Perth from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 Feb.
performs at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Thursday 15 February.

perform at Challenge Stadium on Thursday.
perform at the Norfolk on Thursday and the Rosemount on Friday 16 December, this last show together with .
perform at Beck s Verandah on Thursday.

Blue King Brown perform with special guests - Thursday 15 February at , Saturday 17 Feb at Knights Winery for , and Sunday 18 February 2007 at the b.
opens on Friday 16 February with a showcase event at Club Capitol, featuring Birds of Tokyo, and continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases!
is held at Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday 17 Feb from 1pm, with The Flairz and others, as part of the WAMi Festival.

with Blue King Brown and lots of support, is held at Knights Winery on Saturday 17 February 2007.
at King s Park on Saturday. (postponed till 1 December 07, due to illness)
r, a Beatles Tribute group, perform at Perth Zoo on Saturday.

perform at the Belvoir Amphitheatre on Saturday. (sold out)
The (Beastie Boys, Jurrasic 5, Timo Maas, Casius etc etc) is happening at Belvoir on Sunday 18 February 2007.
at The Rosemount Hotel on Sunday.

perform at Metro City on Sunday.
The continues with Movie Stars at the Astor on Monday, a Twilight Cruise on Tuesday, a Valentines Dinner Dance on 14 February, Blast from the Past at Freo Prison on Thursday, the Summersun Dance Final on Fruday, Nostalgia Drags and a beach party on Saturday and the finale on Sunday in Rockingham.
in on at Burswood Dome from 14 to 17 February 2007.

The is on at Fremantle Passenger Terminal from Friday to Sunday 18th.
The is on at the Arena, from Friday to Sunday.
, the annual foodie festival in the Swan Valley is held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February 07.

The is held at Beck s Verandah on Friday.
The is held on Saturday 17 Feb 07.
is an award-winning play performed at the Blue Room Theatre from 6 to 24 February 2007.

, by Barking Gecko Theatre Company, is theatre for 5 to 10 year olds, and is on at Subiaco Arts Centre from 12 February to 3 March 2007.
is romantic comedy without romance, and will be performed at the East Amphitheatre from 14 to 23 February.
Check out all the !

continues until 25 February, with many great musical showcases, including the WAM Awards on Wednesday 21 and the Saturday Spectacular on the 24th!
The is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).

perform at Challenge Stadium with the Young Divas on 21 February 2007.
A is held at Leederville Hotel on Saturday 24 February 07.
, a big country music festival, is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Saturday.

an ABBA Tribute act, performs at Perth Zoo on Saturday.
at King s Park on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 Feb 07.
performs at Elmar s in the Valle on Saturday.

The is held at Claremont Showgrounds on Sunday 25 Feb 07.
performs a dj set at The Court Hotel on Sunday.
is happening at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007, organised by the City of Stirling.

is on at Araluen Botanic Park on 25 February.
at Burswood Theatre from 20 February to 4 March 2007.
(City Beach) in on from 14 February to 9 March 2007.

performs under the Big Top at The Esplanade from 21 February till 5 March 2007.
The is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and is jam packed with all sorts of entertainment, some of which I ll highlight separately.
Check out all the !

perform at Capitol on Monday 26 February 07.
perform at Amplifier on Tuesday.
performs at Mojos Bar on Tuesday and Wednesday with Laura Imbruglia.

perform at Metro City on Tuesday.
The is on from 9 February to 4 March 2007, and the line-up is packed full, and includes free entry after the main acts, from 10.30pm each night (bands and djs).

Published January 31st, 2007 in , , , , , My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 29 January to Sunday 4 February 2007.
with the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band in Stirk Park, Kalamunda from 6 to 8pm on Thursday (every Thursday till end of March).
is held at Quarry Amphitheatre in City Beach on Friday 2 February.

is held at Kwinana Arts Centre on Friday 2 February, and features Blue Shaddy, Mark Vine The Mix and others.
performs at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Friday night.
The free, all ages is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 1 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.

(it s on next week too)
perform for An Evening on the Green at King s Park on Saturday night, with Grace Night and Bojeme.
(they re great, I ve seen them!) perform at the New Theatre at ECU Mt Lawley on Saturday night, and are recording a dvd at the same time.

Whiteman Park, , with the Mucky Duck Band on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West. Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children, bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open.

Free tram ride included.
is at The Bakery in Northbridge on Saturday night.
is happening in Claremont on Sunday!

It has sold out!
Another is happening at King s Park on Sunday, when and others perform.
with an LA style swing band at Parnham Reserve in Carisle on Sunday evening, a free event presented by the Town of Vic Park.

The present a free family event, People in Park with music and entertainment on Sunday evening from 5pm at Wilkinson Homestead.
The hold a free summer concert in Braithwaite Park, Mt Hawthorn with Double Entendre from 5.30 to 7.

30pm on Sunday 4 February.
The has a free summer concert in Lawler Park in Floreat from 5.30 to 7pm on Sunday.

The has a free summer concert in the Limestone Amphitheatre in Booragoon from 5.30pm.
The concert is held from 6pm in JH Abrahams Reserve in Crawley with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra.

is an event held in the Art Gallery of WA Courtyard from 6pm on Sunday 4 February.
The is held from 1 to 24 February 2007 in Princess May Park. Check out all the other !

is in Mandurah till 10 February 2007.
, by Weeping Spoon Productions is performed at PICA till 3 February.
, by is performed at Playhouse Theatre from 2 to 17 February.

The Vodafone Beach Volleyball Tour is rolling into Perth, and is at Scarborough Beach from 2 to 4 February.
The next is held from 11.30am in the Perth CBD.

is a free family fun afternoon held at Peridot Park in Wanneroo, organised by the City of Wanneroo, from 3 to 7pm on Saturday.
My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, this week; Monday 22 to Sunday 28 January 2007. Also see the post for all big and my post.

Some things are free, some cost money and some you will need to book tickets for. Click on the links for more info.
The Boys of Summer Tour rolls into town on Wednesday (24 Jan) for an all ages gig from 4pm and an 18+ gig from 8pm at the .

This includes the bands I Killed The Prom Queen, Misery Signals (USA) and Spitalfield(USA).
Celebrate Australia Day Eve on the hill at Tumbulgum Farm in Byford (past Armadale) with Hell s Bells (A Salute to AC/DC), Vamp, Knuckleduster, Anacrisis and iCHORA.
perform at the Amplifier Bar on Thursday (Australia Day eve, 25 Jan), with Airbourne and The Vandas supporting and at Mojos on Sunday.

DJ performs a 4 hour set at Ambar on Thursday, Australia Day eve.
See all the , there s a few concerts and gigs happening during the day and evening.
The is held in Dunsborough on Australia Day.

performs at the Fly By Night in Freo on Australia Day.
The free, all ages is held e-Central TAFE and City Farm in East Perth on Saturday from 13 to 6pm, featuring music, workshops, climbing wall, dance workshops etc etc.
Renee Geyer will perform for the on Saturday night, held at Charnwood Reserve in Two Rocks.

It s free, and there s children s activities from 4pm, and the concert from 7pm.
Whiteman Park , with Chain Reaction (rock n roll) on Saturday from 7.30pm at Mussel Pool West.

Entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children and includes a free train ride. Bring your own chairs/picnic rugs and eskies, and the kiosk is open.
The first free summer concert this season is held at Wilkinson Homestead in Gosnells on Sunday evening, Chair Reaction perform classic rock n roll from the 50 s to 80 s.

Free music every Sunday: courtyard music, and in Subiaco (this week Irish gig).
Another is held, this time at Sandalford Wines on Sunday, with The Pretenders, Paul Kelly, The Kill Devil Hills and The Church.
A new weekly event presented by the and Fundamental Empire: Summer Bowling at the Mt Lawley Bowling Club from 2 to 8pm every Sunday.

Featuring genuine 1972 beer prices, funky tunes, lawn bowls, bbq, ice cream more .
performs at Captiol on Sunday night.
is on at the Comedy Lounge at Hyde Park Hotel on Thursday, searching for WA talent for the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

, a Comedy of Errors is on at King s Park till 10 February and performed by Deckchair Theatre.
is located in Mandurah from 19 January to 10 February 2007.
Deathtrap, by is performed at PICA from 22 January til 3 February 2007.

. celebrate their 10th year anniversary with a spectacular featuring Jazz, tap, classical, singing, acrobatics and hip hop at the Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 27 January.
hold a free summer concert featuring a tribute to Queen and ABBA at Dixon Reserve in Hamilton Hill on Saturday night.

Check out one of the !
The Outdoor Cinema season is in full swing, with at Somerville, UWA and Joondalup Pines, in Mosman park, in King s Park, in Burswood Park, and in Leederville!
The is held at Scarborough Beach from 27 to 28 January, but all tickets have been given away, and the game won t be visible to people who didn t get tickets (you can watch it on tv though ).

The are held from 10am to 5.30pm every Thursday until the end of April. From 12.

30 a free gig by gyprockers Double Entendre.
are held from 6pm on Friday. From 7pm there is free music on Reid Promenade, this week Songs From the Mountain , in the style of movies ‘O
Brother, Where Art Thou?

’ and ‘Walk the Line’.