What’s on around Perth this week

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:

• Our Mother’s Day 2024 guide
• Perth’s best Farmers’ Markets
• Food news wrap

ON-GOING

Perth Comedy Festival @ Various

Treat yourself to some amazing nights of food, drinks and laughs at some of Perth’s best venues, catching comedians from around the globe. Running until May 19, you’ve got over 65 shows to choose from at beloved Perth venues like The Astor Theatre, The Rechabite, The Regal Theatre in Subiaco and Freo.Social. Lineup-wise it’s a who’s who of comedy’s funniest names, including Rhys Nicholson, Melanie Bracewell, Wil Anderson, Bob Downe and UK legend, Stephen K Amos. Check the program and grab tickets here.

Australian Heritage Festival @ Various

For more than 40 years, Western Australia has been a part of the Australian Heritage Festival, offering our community an opportunity to be immersed in our state’s rich and diverse heritage through workshops, exhibitions, performances and tours. Presented by the National Trust of Western Australia, you can experience more than 100 events across the state between 18 April to 19 May – see the full event lineup at ntwa.com.au.

Revealed @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Now in its 16th year, 2024’s Revealed launches this week, featuring over 150 works by almost 70 First Nations artists across a diverse range of mediums including painting, textiles, photography, sculpture, animation and more. Championing emerging Western Australian talent, 42 of those 70 artists will be exhibiting in Revealed for the first time!

Look, look. Anna Park @ AGWA

Prodigious art talent Anna Park will be bringing her first international solo exhibition to Perth, with the arrival of Look, look. Anna Park to AGWA on April 20. Born in South Korea and spending her formative years in Utah, the 27 year old artist will debut 15 never-before-seen, large-scale charcoal and ink works, created specifically for AGWA and exploring ideas of female identity through the lens of film and television with Park’s signature use of dark humour. The free exhibition will be on display until September 8, 2024. Find out more here.

Season 2 Djeran/Makuru @ PICA

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) is presenting its first ever season dedicated to performance, bringing music, movement and legacy into the gallery, with new and revisited live works woven throughout its interior space. The lineup is a trailblazing list of music and movement artists from WA and around the country, including Sarah Aiken (NSW, below), Decibel (WA), STRUT Dance (WA) and choreographic artist Shelley Lasica (VIC). It’s running from April 17 until June 23, find out more information and book your tickets here.

THURSDAY 9 MAY

Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival @ Langley Park

Green thumbs at the ready! WA’s largest gardening event is back this Mother’s Day, taking over Langley Park from 10am-4pm Thursday right through to Sunday! Head down for new plants, gardening workshops, inspiring show gardens, cooking demos, festival deals, kids activities and more.

Tag a Drag Bingo @ Connections

An outrageous bingo night hosted by some of Perths fave drag queens – come and play for free with Barbie Q in an hilarious and fun-filled night of bingo, with a twist! Doors open 7.30pm, eyes down from just after 8 with prizes and good times galore!

Mother’s Day Markets @ Brookfield Place

Celebrate mum or your mother figure by finding the perfect gift at Brookfield Place’s three-day market pop-up featuring over 40 local businesses from Tuesday 7-Thursday 9 May.

FRIDAY 10 MAY

Subi Blooms @ Subiaco

The biggest, most breathtaking display of floral artistry in Western Australia returns to Subiaco this May when Subi Blooms takes root once again! Walk amongst botanical wonders and marvel at a kaleidoscopic collection of floral installations and showcase pieces, plus a few new surprises… It’s on from Friday 10-Sunday 12 May, find out more here.

Lunar Lounge @ WA Museum Boola Bardip

Embark on an up-late journey into space and back in time at the Lunar Lounge pop-up bar at WA Museum Boola Bardip’s newest exhibition, To the Moon. Blending retro vibes with cutting-edge technology, this one-of-a-kind experiential exhibition turns into a bar every Friday evening – enjoy a cocktail and snacks while enjoyoing a lineup of expert talks, engaging activations and more – info/tickets here.

Rail Cocktail Trail @ Various

Four of Perth’s funnest venues have launched a cracking new cocktail trail – the “Rail Cocktail Trail”, running between Fremantle and Perth along the Fremantle Rail! Grab your ticket and start things off at Republic of Fremantle, before heading up to Spirit of Little Things, Besk and Pirate Life Perth. Take as long as you like, the tickets entitle you to one cocktail per stop!

SATURDAY 11 MAY

Oz Comic-Con @ PCEC

The wide and fantastical world of pop culture lands back at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre this May 11 and 12 when Oz Comic-Con returns! Featuring everything from film activations and hands-on opportunities with upcoming games to celebrity Q&As and a showcase of art from homegrown talent, there’ll be stars from anime, Battlestar Galactica, the Mandalorian and more! Check it out, start planning your cosplay and grab your tickets here!

RENT @ His Majesty’s Theatre

The multi-Tony Award winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson, RENT, embarks on a national tour this year that makes its way to Perth and His Majesty’s Theatre from May 11! Director Shaun Rennie, musical director Andrew Worboys and choreographer Luca Dinardo have assembled some of Australia’s finest singer/actors for an all-new production of this iconic musical – tickets are on sale now.

Scarborough Sunset Markets @ Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre

It’s time to throw on your winter warmers because the Winter Edition of everyone’s fave coastal markets is back – every Saturday from 3-8pm! Turning the esplanade into a cosy sanctuary, you’ll find over 50 foodies and retailers, DJs, marshmallows around the firepit and more. Get all the details here.

Inglewood Upmarkets @ Inglewood Town Square

The Inglewood Upmarkets return for a few special dates this autumn, featuring clothing, shoes and accessories for all shapes and sizes, handmade arts and crafts, plants and pots, homewares, books, toys, live music, food trucks, face painting and more! It’s on from 9am til 1pm – get more info here.

Darkness Into Light Walk @ Sir James Mitchell Park

This Saturday morning thousands of early risers will walk together at iconic Australian locations as the dawn breaks to remember loved ones lost to suicide, and Perth’s event is kicking off at 5.30am at Sir James Mitchell Park. You can learn more about the initiative and sign up here.

Paper Treasures @ Zig Zag Gallery

For something a little different, this Saturday sees the launch of the Paper Treasures exhibition at Zig Zag Gallery in Kalamunda. The exhibition will bring together a diverse range of independent print and risography communities from around the globe, and will feature graphic novels workshops, artist talks and Kalamunda’s first Zine Fair! It’s on until June 9, with this Saturday being the Zine Fair day – more info here.

KCR Fundraiser @ Kalamunda Club

Keeping things Kalamunda-way, Hillstock, A Night of Folk, Country, Roots and Blues heads to the Kalamunda Club this Saturday night to raise vital funds for Kalamunda Community Radio (KCR 102.5fm). Perth Bluesman Matty T Wall is the headline act, supported by Clare Perrott, Olive Mae, Clandestine, Whiskey Jack and Brandon Poletti from 6pm. More info/tickets here.

SUNDAY 12 MAY

Mother’s Day @ Various

Mum’s the word this Sunday! There’s so much going on around town, we had to give the special day it’s own article, which you can check out here.

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.

Sundays @ The Beaufort

Head to The Beaufort on Sundays for the ultimate weekend wind down, featuring $10 Spicy Rooster Margs and Bloody Marys from 11am, DJs from 4pm, Dollar Fires all night long and if you’re feeling hungry, an American BBQ feast at SMOKED. More details here.

Sunday Bottomless Brunch @ Jetty

Jetty has launched a brand new Bottomless Brunch featuring two hours of Chef’s brunch picks and bottomless Tommy’s margaritas, prosecco or selected beers and cocktails for $79pp! Get all the deets and book ahead here.

Sunday Wine’d Up @ H&C Urban Winery

LS Merchants lob into H&C Urban Winery for the first Sunday Wine’d Up! Grab a table and they’ll drop by with a series of wines to try for some relaxed, low pressure tastings and pure Sunday vibes. More info here.

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Say Less @ The Stables

Indulge in a special set menu for $60 plus extra beverage options down in the Stables basement, for an intimate evening with only 30 seats available to book.

COMING SOON

Perth International Cabaret Festival @ His Majesty’s Theatre – June 10

Perth International Cabaret Festival (PICF) return to the home of cabaret, the stunning His Majesty’s Theatre, for two magical weeks from June 10-23. Beginning with a collection of powerhouse Australian performers including Caroline O’Connor, Vika and Linda Bull, Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier and finishing with the glorious Tom Burlinson and the world-class stellar line-up of the Closing Night Gala, it’s a jam-packed program that you can check out here.

Hit our EVENTS CALENDAR below to find out more of what’s happening in and around Perth.