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.

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.

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Autumn Twilight Makers Market @ Supreme Court Gardens

Set amongst the lush Supreme Court Gardens, discover a gathering of WA’s best makers, delicious food, awesome entertainment, family-friendly activities, live music and more from 4-9pm.

SIDE BY SIDE @ Nelston St.

Side by Side markets return, with local ceramicists @kura_studio, @kaki.studio and @do_pottery bringing their wares to South Freo pop-up home dining space Nelson St. (AKA @underthetabledining). Alongside handcrafted ceramics and homewares, you can also pick up some artisanal pantry goodies and tasty gifts from the Under the Table kitchen while you’re there.

James Giddy ‘Strangers to Mortality Pt. 2’ @ Cleaver Street

Celebrated WA artist James Giddy is launching his new solo exhibition, ‘Strangers to Mortality Pt. 2’ at Cleaver Street studios this Friday. Doors open from 6pm and there’s complimentary wine and beer along with a few nibbles to enjoy while taking his latest body of work – a collection of oil paintings, mural works and several installations. 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.

Walls Mag x Gage @ Gage Roads Freo

The team at Gage Freo are STOKED to be hosting their second exhibition in collaboration with Jack O’Grady and the Walls Magazine crew, including an elite line up of local surf movies, an art exhibition and Ningaloo Records on the 1’s and 2’s. Entry is free too – get all the deets 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 4 MAY

Margaritaville (Cinco de Mayo edition) @ Leederville Precinct

Bigger, better and boozier than ever, Margaritaville kicks off on Friday 3 May and runs all the way through til Sunday with a crop of tequila-based events, brunches, lunches and more, including the self-guided Margaritaville Adventure happening on the Saturday from 1-5 pm throughout the Precinct and beyond. Get all the details and book ahead here.

May the Fourth be with Zoo @ Perth Zoo

Head to Perth Zoo between 9am and 1pm this Saturday for a jam-packed morning filled with family entertainment and all of your fave superheroes! Get a bite at the new-look cafe, explore the playground and of course visit your animal friends! Don’t forget to dress up – more info here.

Pooch-A-Palooza @ Henry Summer

We’re poochy keen for another Henry Summer afternoon surrounded by pups, hosted by Cougar Morrison. There’ll be puppuccinos, competitions, DJs, market stalls and of course the pooch-friendly photo booth from 1-4pm.

Travelling Flea Market @ Hybrid Warehouse

This travelling vintage and makers market is headed to Hybrid Warehouse in Fremantle this Saturday from 2-9pm, with over 30 local sellers, live music, food trucks and more. Entry is free and you can find out all the deets here.

Melville Open Studios

Art-lovers and inquisitive visitors will have the opportunity to step inside the creative hubs and spaces of some of Perth’s leading artists when Melville Open Studios returns for its fifth year this Saturday and Sunday. Over 100 artists are opening their studios around the City of Melville from 10am-4pm both days, check out the full program here.

Artwalk Freo Weekend 1 @ South Fremantle

And if Melville isn’t enough to scratch your creative itch, this Saturday and Sunday is also the first weekend of the Artwalk Freo 2024! Throughout the streets of Fremantle more than 20 local and international artists are opening their studios and creative spaces, kicking off in South Freo this. Get all the details here.

LEGO Masters Australia Inn-spiration @ Holiday Inn

For some free family fun and LEGO® play, Holiday Inn Perth (Saturday) and West Perth (Sunday) will be hosting weekend workshops from 1-4pm for kids to create their own LEGO® builds, guided by expert tips and tricks from LEGO Masters Australia. Get all the details here.

SUNDAY 5 MAY

Moondyne Festival @ Toodyay

Live like an outlaw at this colourful colonial festival that celebrates the life of the Avon Valley’s most legendary bushranger, Moondyne Joe. Experience live re-enactments of Moondyne Joe’s daring escapades, including robberies, arrests, and escapes from custody. It’s free with a range of entertainment, heritage crafts, and food stalls on offer, with attendees encouraged to come in their best pioneer period getup.

Cinco de Mayo @ La Cholita/La Condesa

Perth’s fave Mexican hermanas are going all out this Cinco de Mayo for a couple of crazy specials too delicious to ignore. La Cholita are slinging all-you-can eat tacos (with margarita on arrival), while La Condesa serves up a big bottomless brunch for just $69pp!

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.

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.

TUESDAY 7 MAY

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.

WEDNESDAY 8 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

Oz Comic-Con @ Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

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!

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