TWILIGHT HAWKERS MARKET
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
HOLLY WOOD TUESDAY MORNING SHOW
Tuesdays in October, Perth Town Hall, 11am – 12pm
Hosted by Bernard Carney and sponsored by Have A Go
News, featuring guest speakers and a variety of entertainment
including music, dance, laughter and theatrical acts.
6 Oct The Silvertones: This fabulous trio spreads musical joy
by way of a lively country show of songs from the 1940s
to 80s.
13 Oct Callie Scanlan: Callie Scanlan is a classically trained
pianist who joined a Kalgoorlie band and has been
rockin’ it since. This month, she presents some of
her favourite rock’n’roll classics and sing-alongs, and
Jennifer Merrigan from Have a Go News will update on
news, events, and competitions.
20 Oct No show this week
27 Oct Jay Weston: In our special ‘Remembering Holly’ show,
Jay provides entertainment drawn from the Italian arias
to musical theatre, love songs, and popular ballads.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3145
PARK RUN
Saturdays, Claisebrook Cove, 8am
Parkrun is a weekly timed 5km run coordinated by the City of
Perth with Parkrun Australia. People of all ages and fitness levels
are invited to run, walk, push a pram or bring their dog; it’s a
great way to meet others and experience the outdoors.
FREE | parkrun.com.au
Fridays from 16 October, Forrest Place, 4:30 – 9:30pm
Forrest Place comes to life on Friday nights with the Twilight
Hawkers Market – Perth’s original and largest weekly street
food market, selling cuisine from all over the world.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
SIT LESS, MOVE MORE! |
OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASSES
Sunday
SOUNDS
25 October, Northbridge Piazza, 4pm – 7pm
Music lovers can experience some of Perth’s best live acts at
Sunday Sounds – a series of free music events presented by the
City of Perth on the last Sunday of the month. In this edition, enjoy
the mesmerising melodic pop to blues sounds of Local Heroes,
and the raucous jazz-fuelled energy of Beans Buma’s Boys of
Rhythm. Sit back and relax, and take advantage of the cafes, bars
and shops in the Northbridge precinct.
FREE | visitperthcity.com. au | 08 9461 3368
28 SEPTEMBER TO 10 OCTOBER 2015
Enjoy great family discounts, activities and events in the
city with the Perth City Playground Pass and guide. Pick up
yours from the marquee in the Murray Street Mall, City of
Perth i-City Booth and participating venues, and enjoy a fun
family day out.
ART FOR KIDS AT PICA
Until 10 October, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts,
10am – 5pm (closed Mondays)
Head along to PICA and collect your free activity pack (while
stocks last) with your Perth City Playground Pass and explore
exhibitions by renowned Australian artists Derek Kreckler and
Consuelo Cavaniglia. Suitable for kids aged 5+.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
1 October, Langley Park Outdoor Exercise Station,
12:10 – 12:55pm
Led by qualified trainers from The Vault, this outdoor fitness
series will be delivered in circuit format, incorporating strength,
resistance and cardio exercises. Sessions will be tailored to
suit all fitness levels and newcomers are welcome.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3858
KERRY O’BRIEN BREAKFAST
28 October, UWA Club, 7am – 9am
City of Perth Library Talks brings you ‘Keating’ by Kerry O’Brien
– a story of our 24th prime minister and a portrait unlike any
other. In this breakfast presentation, Kerry O’Brien discusses the
collaboration that brought about this unique work, gleaned during
many hours of conversation and interviews with Paul Keating.
Price includes a two-course breakfast.
$52 | extension.uwa.edu.au
CARNIVAL MACABRE
28 October – 1 November, various city venues
The City’s annual festival encompassing ‘All Hallows Eve’ and
‘Mexican Day of the Dead’ invites you to dress up, and escape the
couch coffin for some freakishly dark fun. Film screenings including
‘Alien’ and ‘Beetlejuice’ provide thrills and chills for all ages, while
kids can dress up for the Piazzarama activity day, and adults can
get their spook on at the Zombie Masquerade Ball.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
Sundays, Murray St Mall,
11am – 4pm
The City’s sustainable living market brings fresh produce and
homemade wares to the heart of the CBD. Weekly changing
stalls offer local fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, nuts,
breads, oils, sauces, herbs, spices and more!
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
Until 10 October, Forrest Place, 10am – 2pm
Keep kids entertained over the holidays by making the best
paper planes! Test out your flying skills at Pilot School and
see if you make the distance – can you throw a plane at least
5m and fly through a hoop? If you throw 10m or more, be in
the running to win a remote control aeroplane. There’s also
displays from the Royal Australian Air Force and a chill out
movie zone. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
TREASURE SHIPS FAMILY OPENING WEEKEND
GARAGE SALE TRAIL
TREASURE FROM TRASH BASH
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Donate items between 19 – 23 October, Murray Street Mall
24 October, Forrest Place, 10am to 4pm
As a part of Garage Sale Trail, the City is hosting a ‘Treasure
from Trash Bash’ in Forrest Place. Donate your unwanted items
to the ‘Treasure Trove’ – a sea container in the Murray Street
Mall – and on event day the Treasure Trove transforms into a
pop-up of op shop by charities including the Red Cross, where
you can shop for bargains and support the reuse movement.
FREE | garagesaletrail.com.au
10 – 11 October, Art Gallery of WA, 10am – 4pm
To celebrate the opening of the Treasure Ships exhibition,
AWESOME and the AGWA are working together to present a
wonderful family weekend. Take part in creative activities and
learn more about the themes within the exhibition, including
map-making and painting with spices and be entertained with
stories and performances. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
FREE activities, but entry costs apply | artgallery.wa.gov.au
FAMILY FUN AT THE JETTY
5 – 9 October, Barrack Street Jetty, 10am – 4pm
Join in the fun with entertainment presented by AWESOME,
Perth Zoo and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority. Learn
ukulele, make your own paper boats, participate in the Junior Vet
Hospital and enjoy Zoo Stories by the river. Suitable for all ages.
FREE | mra.wa.gov.au
Corner Lake and James Streets, Northbridge
MENTAL
HEALTH
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FREE FLICKS FOR KIDS
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
THE RED BALLOON
2 –10
OCTOBER
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Saturdays, 5:30pm
Bring the kids, pack a picnic or pick up a bite nearby, and
enjoy a family night out under the stars seeing a free movie.
Arrive early to nab a comfy beanbag or BYO rug/low chairs.
3 Oct: Coraline (2008, PG)
10 Oct: Corpse Bride (2005, PG)
17 Oct: Frankenweenie (2012, PG)
24 Oct: Paranorman (2012, PG)
DATE NIGHT
Wednesdays, 8:30pm
Cuddle up on a Piazza beanbag under the stars for a finelytuned selection of romantic feature films and crowd favourites.
7 Oct: Silver Linings Playbook (2012, M)
14 Oct: The Princess Bride (1987, PG)
21 Oct: Hocus Pocus (1993, PG)
28 Oct: Winona Wednesday - Beetlejuice (1988, M)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON VIOLENCE
2 October, 7pm – 11:45pm
In partnership with the Borderless Gandhi Project (Australia),
see the Piazza illuminate a golden yellow in celebration
of Gandhi’s birth. This special event will be introduced by
founder, Nilesh Makwana, followed by a short screening of
‘Gandhi: The Message of the Mahatma’ and biopic ‘Gandhi’
(1982, PG) directed by Richard Attenborough.
PIAZZARAMA | HEROES IN UNIFORM
4 October, 12 noon – 4pm
Come dressed as your favourite community safety hero
(firefighter, police, doctor/nurse) and celebrate the heroes who
keep our city safe. See vehicles and demos from Fire
Services and St John Ambulance, and catch Constable Care
live on stage in between feature films on the Superscreen:
12 noon Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014, PG)
2:30pm Firehouse Dog (2007, PG)
MAKE A NOISE!
SOUND PRODUCTION COURSE IN ABLETON
LIVE FOR MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS
14 October – 2 December, 6:30pm – 8pm
Are you a musician or instrumentalist who wants to start
making your own recorded music? Are you a budding music
producer who wants to make better beats? Make a Noise! is
a free course providing hands-on experience in producing,
mixing, and sound design in Ableton Live. Places are limited,
to register, go to: visitperthcity.com.au/northbridge-piazza
visitperthcity.com.au/northbridge-piazza
1 – 17 October, Studio Underground @ State Theatre Centre,
various times
On his way to school, a young boy finds a red balloon tangled
around a lamp post. Soon after rescuing it, the boy discovers
the balloon has a mind of its own! Based on the Academy
Award-winning short film of the same name, this is the world
premiere of the stage adaptation by Hilary Bell as conceived
by artist India Mehta. For children aged 6 -12 years, families
and the young at heart.
$30 - $35 | bsstc.com.au
2015 AWESOME INTERNATIONAL ARTS
FESTIVAL FOR BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
GET CITY FIT
Get fit and healthy with a range of free weekly fitness classes
held before and after work, at lunchtimes and on the weekend.
Friendly instructors will lead you through sessions lasting up to
an hour, all designed to keep you energised and active. Classes
are suitable for all fitness levels and newcomers are welcome!
Wednesdays 6pm: Yoga – Northbridge Piazza (7 Oct session
followed by a dancing session at 7pm and a screening of ‘Silver
Western Australian Association
for Mental Health
Linings Playbook’
at 8pm)
Thursdays 6:30am: CrossFit – Northbridge Piazza
Fridays 12:10pm: HoopFit – Stirling Gardens
Sundays 9am: Tai Chill – Northbridge Piazza
FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3145
ODD SOCKS DAY
2 October, nationwide
One in two of us will experience a mental health problem in
our lifetime, and one in five will experience a mental health
problem in any year. ‘Odd Socks Day’ is a light-hearted
approach to reminding people that anyone can have an odd
day, and that stigma is still one of the greatest barriers to
people seeking help and recovering from a mental illness. Pull
on your odd socks and join us in supporting this campaign.
FREE | oddsocksday.org.au
WORKPLACE WELLBEING WEDNESDAY
7 October, Central Park Theatrette, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Want to know how to Act-Belong-Commit for better mental
health at work? Join a host of workplace wellbeing experts
from corporate, community and employee backgrounds,
who will help unpack Employee Assistance Programs, peer
support, access to alternative sources of help, and how to
incorporate the Act-Belong-Commit message.
Gold coin donation | actbelongcommit.org.au
PERTH DANCE CLASSES
7 – 8 October, King Street Art Centre, 4:15pm – 9:15pm
Are you bored of doing the same ol’ thing day in and out? Why
not shake things up, and go dance! For one hour, Èlan Dance
Est. will get you to shake it, twerk it and work it, with no fear of
judgment. Bookings essential.
$15 | mhw.waamh.org.au
3 – 12 October, Perth Cultural Centre, 10am – 4pm
The 2015 AWESOME International Arts Festival returns in the
October school holidays to inspire and delight Perth children
aged 0 -12 and their families with a spectacular array of
theatre, dance, early childhood activities, music, film and
hands-on activities.
$15 | awesomearts.com
BENJAMIN & ME
6 – 24 October, Blue Room Theatre, various times
Follow the extraordinary journey of this young boy, his dog,
their wild imagination and a ukulele. Benjamin & Me is a show
for families and adventurous adults. It’s the newest work from
award-winning writer and performer Mark Storen, and is the
debut production for his new company Whiskey and Boots.
$13 - $15 | blueroom.org.au
PERTH ZOMBIE WALK
10 October, Russell Square, 10am – 6pm
Perth Zombie walk is an all-ages event where people come
together in support of charity, the Brain Foundation. Dressing
up like a zombie is strongly encouraged! Participants shuffle
along a designated route through city streets and malls, to the
shock (and amusement) of the unaware public. There’ll also
be stalls, food vendors, live bands and DJs, with the main
procession between 1-2pm.
FREE | perthzombiewalk.com.au
PERTH HERITAGE DAYS 2015
This year, the 7th annual Perth Heritage Days will celebrate
the famous and not so famous people, who shaped Perth.
Their stories will be told through different mediums including
exhibitions, guided walks, talks by passionate presenters,
interactive drama and music events, and associated open
buildings where the spirit of the person can speak for
themselves.
FREE | heritageperth.com
CITY OF PERTH MISS UNIVERSE WA 2016
REGISTRATION DAY
18 October, Forrest Place, 12pm – 4pm
Follow in the footsteps of Renae Ayris and Scherri-Lee Biggs
and become WA’s next Miss Universe Australia. As well as
having the opportunity to represent WA, you will experience
a once in a lifetime program that encourages you to become
the best you can be. Public and support crews welcome, and
there’s Miss Universe show bags up for grabs.
FREE | To register, go to: pinktankevents.com.au
REALMARK PERTH RAMBLE 2015
18 October, Russell Square, 11am – 5pm
Combining the adventure of a treasure hunt with the fun of an
amazing race, the Perth Ramble for Telethon is a great day
out for everyone. You and your team mates have four hours to
walk around the City, uncovering secret locations and solving
puzzles, whilst discovering more about Perth! Start fundraising
now to gain points and win great prizes.
perthramble.com.au
THE COCKATOOS
20 October – 7 November, Blue Room Theatre, various times
A mob of wild cockatoos has descended on the
neighbourhood. For some they bring life and renewal – but for
others, death and destruction. From the short story by Nobel
laureate Patrick White, adapted for the stage by Andrew Hale,
The Cockatoos is a quintessentially Australian tale from a
master of the metaphysical.
$15 – 25 | blueroom.org.au
BONJOUR PERTH
24 October, Langley Park, 10am – 9pm
Bonjour Perth Festival is a community and family-based
event to encourage Perth residents to discover and enjoy
French-speaking countries’ culture. Expect live music and
entertainment, cultural performances, food and wine tastings,
patisseries and candies, cooking demonstrations, products, a
car show featuring vintage and new French cards, activities for
kids, and much more.
Gold coin donation | bonjourperth.com.au
RE:LOADED
28 October – 1 November, State Theatre Centre, various
times
Presented by Co:3, re:Loaded defines Co:3 as a courageous,
resilient and highly physical company. Across three vastly
different works the dancers defy expectation leaving you
breathless. Choreography by Raewyn Hill, Larissa McGowan,
and Gavin Webber.
Various prices | co3.org.au
FAUST
29 October – 8 November, His Majesty’s Theatre, 7:30pm
Aged and disillusioned, Faust contemplates his modest life
and feels nothing but regret. He accepts a deal with the Devil,
Méphistophélès, to give his soul in exchange for youth, beauty and
the wild pursuit of hedonistic pleasure. It’s a battle between good
and evil, temptation, romance and betrayal. Between the grandeur
of cathedral towers and dazzling lights of dance halls, Faust meets
his fate, driven by Gounod’s rich and beautiful music.
From $45 | waopera.asn.au
BLACK SWAN PRIZE
Until 4 October, Linton & Kay Gallery, Brookfield Place,
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat – Sun 11am – 4pm
The 2015 Black Swan Prize features the nation’s best portraiture
works and also showcases artworks by budding young artists.
FREE | blackswanprize.com.au