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POCKET GUIDEExperience Perth City’s arts and cultural scene for free this winter visitperthcity.com
FREEEVENTS
WINTER ARTS SEASON 2014Now in its 10th year, the City of Perth Winter Arts Season runs from June to August bringing a whirlwind of cutting-edge theatre, music, opera, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, literature, community events and visual arts to the city.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCESUNDAY PIAZZA LIVECITY OF PERTHCome along with family and friends to enjoy toe-tapping tunes by much-loved and emerging WA musicians.8 JUN: Purple Haze Band & Scotch College Combo15 JUN: Kalamunda Youth Swing Band & Glenn Rogers Trio22 JUN: Juliana Areias Brazilian Experience (World Cup Special) & Russell Holmes Trio29 JUN: Marilyn Keller (USA) and the Glen Walsh QuartetNORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA | 8 – 29 JUN SUNDAYS, 1PM – 3PM FREE | www.visitperthcity.com 08 9461 3368
BINGAYJUMPCLIMBBingo hosted by Perth’s top drag queens with prizes up for grabs.CONNECTIONS NIGHTCLUB THURSDAYS | 7.30PM | FREE [email protected] 08 9328 1870
SINGERS AND STRINGSWind down after the Winter Supper Club. The acts include Giovanni Consort in June, the Pepperjacks in July and Del Mundo in August.PERTH TOWN HALL | 27 JUN, 25 JUL & 29 AUG | 8PM – 9PM FREE | 08 9461 3555 www.visitperthcity.com
PRELUDESCOMPOSED BY CHRIS COBILIS FOR FOODCHAINThis multi-channel sound installation explores the idea that music and spoken language were once one and the same.CLAISEBROOK COVE INLET EAST PERTH 19 JUL – 31 AUG | FREE | www.chriscobilis.com
WORLD WAR ONE CENTENARY COMMEMORATIONST GEORGE’S CATHEDRALThe trumpet, bagpipes, and choir combine to honour all the Australians who fell in the Great War. With RSL-WA.ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 3 AUG | 5PM FREE | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
MONTEVERDI VESPERS Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of the Blessed Virgin of 1610 (excerpts), with St George’s Cathedral Consort and string orchestra.ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 10 AUG | 5PM FREE | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTST MARY’S ANGLICAN GIRLS’ SCHOOLTraditional winter time candlelight carols with music to celebrate the feast day of Mary.ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 17 AUG 5PM | FREE | www.stmarys.wa.edu.au
BEETHOVEN AND YOUWEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRATracing the journey from Beethoven’s first Symphony to his last with ABC Classic FM’s Graham Abbott.PERTH CONCERT HALL | 21 AUG | 6.30PM FREE BUT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 08 9326 0000
VISUAL ARTSHIPSTER HATCHED TOURPerth’s brightest high school art students lead a tour of the Hatched: National Graduate Show 2014.PICA GALLERIES | 6 JUN | 5PM – 6.30PM FREE | www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
PAR-TI-TIONPAUL MONCRIEFFIn Paul Moncrieff’s work observed and experienced incidents metamorphose into designed and made art objects.FREERANGE | 7 – 29 JUN | 10AM – 5PM OPENING NIGHT 6 JUN 6PM, ARTIST TALK 28 JUN 3PM | FREE | www.tincanvas.org [email protected]
COME TWILIGHT, COME DARK NIGHTPÄR STRÖMBERGPär Strömberg (Stockholm, Sweden) heralds the start of winter, opening Strömberg Gotham PAPER the winter season at Peek-a-Boo Gallery. His series, Come Twlight, Come Dark Night refers to anti-cosmic ideas and chaos theories within the underground culture of Scandinavian black metal.PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | UNTIL 30 JUN 24/7 | FREE | www.gothamstudios.com.au [email protected]
SIT PLAY LISTENHave a play on imaginatively decorated pianos.BROOKFIELD PLACE PERTH | 8 JUN – 5 JUL 24/7 | FREE | www.brookfieldplaceperth.com 08 9428 6400
THE ARRIVALRONALD JOHN NEALDescribes the desert of the real, the unknowable and those places where we arrive, as travellers in a land, as people moving through life.LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES | UNTIL 10 JUN | MON – SAT 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM FREE | www.lintonandkay.com.au 08 6465 4314
ANIMAL ARKFeaturing works from the State Art Collection, this exhibition highlights the many ways in which the animal motif has been used by artists. There will also be a family activity space and art trails.ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 7 JUN – 19 OCT | WED – MON | 10AM – 5PM | FREE | 08 9492 6600 www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
PALIMPSESTDIANA WATSONPalimpsest is a wonderful word that describes so well a painter’s journey, the scraping back, layering and re-working of the support surface.LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES 10 – 24 JUN MON – SAT | 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | FREE | www.lintonandkay.com.au 08 6465 4314
MULAGA GUDGERIDARREN SIWES, CURATED BY CARLY LANEThis exhibition playfully guides the viewer to indulge in a “what if” scenario with a hypothetical queen and prince of Australia.PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 13 JUN – 14 JUL | THU & FRI 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 12 JUN 6PM | FREE www.pcp.org.au 08 9328 1728
OZ OMNIUM REX ET REGINADARREN SIWES, CURATED BY CARLY LANESiwes mints new coinage to project Aboriginal Queen Mary
and King George from 2010 to 2042.PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 13 JUN – 14 JUL | THU & FRI | 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 12 JUN 6PM | FREE www.pcp.org.au 08 9328 1728
FIVE FORTSAn interactive installation consisting of a series of five evolving makeshift sculptural/architectural forms.PAPER MOUNTAIN | 14 – 29 JUN | 11AM – 5PM OPENING NIGHT 13 JUN 6PM – 8PM FREE | www.papermountain.org.au
VISITING CURATOR TALK: FRANKIE SUFrankie Su will discuss a range of projects focusing on artists working in both Taiwan and China.PICA EDUCATION STUDIO | 17 JUN | 6PM FREE | RSVP ESSENTIAL TO | [email protected] | www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
-ISMSPABLO HUGHESPerth based Hughes shows photos from Vietnam that challenge traditional notions of beauty through decaying urban environments.GALLERY CENTRAL | 19 JUN – 5 JUL THU – SAT 2PM – 7PM FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au | 08 9427 1318
WINTER GARDEN: THE EXPLORATION OF THE MICROPOP IMAGINATION IN CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ARTTHE JAPAN FOUNDATION AND THE CONSU-LATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN IN PERTHA touring exhibition that looks at Japanese pop culture.GALLERY CENTRAL | UNTIL 21 JUN MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM | FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au 08 9427 1318
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE AGWA FOUNDATIONThis celebratory display presents some of the most significant works acquired through the vital support of AGWA’s Foundation
Members.ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 21 JUN – 1 DEC | WED – MON 10AM – 5PM | FREE | 08 9492 6600 www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
2014 GRADUATING FUNDRAISER AUCTIONCentral’s visual arts and jewellery students stage an annual auction of donated artworks to raise money for their Graduation Show. GALLERY CENTRAL | 25 – 26 JUN | WED – THUR 10AM – 4.45PM | AUCTION 26 JUN 6PM FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au 08 9427 1318
THE COLLECTORTANE ANDREWSA series of new drawings and sculptural installations investigating the patterns and habits of the White Zebra Finch. VENN GALLERY | UNTIL 27 JUN WED – SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE | www.venn.net 08 9321 8366
HIGH VISIBILITYCURATED BY MELISSA MCGRATH FOR FOOD-CHAIN
A series of artists’ prints will be freely distributed to early morning commuters in the Perth CBD. Over time, a cumulative group exhibition will emerge, disseminated to the public and displayed in city windows.PERTH TRAIN STATIONS 25 JUN – 27 AUG | WED MORNINGS | FREE high-visibility.tumblr.com
HATCHED:NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOW 2014A curated showcase of new art from Australia’s top graduates.PICA GALLERIES | UNTIL 29 JUN | TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE | www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
BLACK ICEGOTHAM STUDIOSPeek-a-boo Gallery’s winter program sees Gotham collaborating with artists from PAPER (Manchester, UK). Eight artists from Gotham Studios join their guests with an exhibition
of works on paper, following the winter theme and a title inspired by music from the country they reside in.PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | 1 – 31 JUL | 24/7 FREE | www.gothamstudios.com.au [email protected]
STAY SAFEKATE-ANNA ST VALENTINEKate-Anna St Valentine curates this fundraising exhibition featuring illustrations from Australian artists including Kyle Hughes-Odgers, Sean Morris and Mel Stringer.RUCK ROVER GENERAL STORE 1 – 31 JUL | MON – FRI 11AM – 6PM, SAT & SUN 11AM – 5PM | FREE | www.ruckrover.com.au | 08 9228 3502
ROUGH DIAMONDCARLA ADAMS AND WADE TAYLORAdams and Taylor present paintings and objects in response to the Instagram account of a stranger.FREERANGE | 5 – 13 JUL | 10AM – 5PM OPENING NIGHT 4 JUL | 6PM | FREE
www.freerange.org.au | [email protected]
FLAIR 2014 - NATIONAL AUSGLASS EXHIBITIONBringing together an eclectic collection of contemporary studio glass from across the country.GALLERY CENTRAL | 9 – 30 JUL | MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au
USE TO STOP DOORS FROM RATTLING IN FRAMES 2014TEELAH GEORGEA collection of new drawing, painting and sculptural work by emerging West Australian artist Teelah George. Her practice employs archival information as a departure point for the questioning of place.VENN GALLERY | 11 JUL – 22 AUG WED – SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.venn.net | 08 9321 8366
NERVES IN PATTERS ON A SCREENAn absurd and speculative exhibition where scientific techniques for probing living tissue are transformed – manipulating life to serve entertainment.PAPER MOUNTAIN | 12 – 27 JUL | 11AM – 5PM | OPENING NIGHT 11 JUL | 6PM – 8PM | FREE | www.papermountain.org.au
WORLDWIDE BACKYARDJuxtaposes prints from the early 20th century with works from contemporary Australian artists who have utilised print to analyse the construction of the ‘natural’ world.LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA UNTIL 12 JUL | TUES – SAT 11AM – 5PM FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707
PANORAMAExamines the impact of the panorama over time by contemporary artists and scientists.LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA UNTIL 12 JUL | TUES – SAT 11AM – 5PM FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707
TRANSCENDING BORDERSContemporary Australian and Korean artists explore beyond real and imagined borders using performance, moving image, photography, painting and sound.LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA UNTIL 12 JUL | TUES – SAT 11AM – 5PM FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707
WHAT I SEE WHEN I LOOK AT SOUNDLYNDON BLUE, LAUREN BROWN, MATTHEW GINGOLD, CAT HOPE, KYNAN TANAn exhibition of sound and music in multiple formats which launches new pieces by five outstanding Australian artists.
PICA GALLERIES | 12 JUL – 31 AUG TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
OBITUSNATHAN BEARDObitus finds the artist returning to the abandoned house of his mother in her hometown of Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.MOANA PROJECT SPACE | 12 JUL – 9 AUG | MON – FRI 7AM – 4PM, SAT 10AM – 3PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | OPENING 11 JUL 6PM | FREE | www.moana-ari.com
GUY GREY-SMITH: ART AS LIFEThis retrospective of more than 120 works brings to life the remarkable achievements of this determined WA artist.ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA UNTIL 14 JUL | WED–MON 10AM – 5PM FREE | 08 9492 6600 | www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
BROOKFIELD PLACE WINTER LIGHT FESTIVALA stunning winter light show for the entire family will be projected across Brookfield Place’s beautiful heritage buildings.BROOKFIELD PLACE PERTH | 13 – 29 JUL | 6PM – MIDNIGHT | FREE | www.brookfieldplaceperth.com | 08 9428 6400
WILDFLOWER DREAMING: SHIRLEY CORUNNA AND THE COOLBAROO LEAGUE 1952 - 1962In 1952 aged 17, Shirley Corunna (nee Bynder), a young Yamatji woman, moved from her home in wildflower country north of Perth to the city for work. This exhibition celebrates Shirley’s journey.
LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA 15 JUL – 13 DEC | TUES – SAT 11AM – 5PM FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707WARNING: This exhibition contains images of de-ceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
THE MANDORLA ART AWARD 2014The Mandorla Art Award for contemporary religious art is Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize.LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES | 19 – 27 JUL MON – SAT | 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | TOURS 19, 20, 26 & 27 JUL 3PM FREE | www.lintonandkay.com.au
CLIP AWARDThe CLIP award is an international prize recognising contemporary landscapes in photobased media.PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 19 JUL – 18 AUG | THU & FRI 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 18 JUL 6PM | FREE | www.pcp.org.au 08 9328 1728 | mandorlaart.com 08 6465 4314
Photo: Jarrad Seng
THE SON OF MANMANDORLA ART AWARDThis exhibition is in support of one of Australia’s most prominent iconographers, Michael Galovic. ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL | 20 – 27 JUL MON – SUN | 9AM – 5PM | FREE www.mandorlaart.com | 08 9223 1350
DREAMSCAPENATASHA LEANatasha Lea’s labour intensive penmanship will draw you into another world.KURB GALLERY | 20 – 24 JUL | 12PM – 4PM OPENING NIGHT 19 JUL 7PM – 9PM | FREE
ACT-BELONG-COMMIT MOORDITJ YARNING ART EXHIBITION 2014RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA WAThis annual exhibition is a culmination of Aboriginal artwork from people of all ages.PERTH TOWN HALL | 25 – 28 JUL | 10AM – 4PM | FREE | www.wa.relationships.com.au | 08 9489 6380
SNOW IN SUMMERPAPERIn response to Perth’s winter festival, PAPER (Manchester, UK) asked its artists to respond to the theme of winter. This unseasonal theme during the UK summer inspired the title of the exhibition, and asks each artist to push the boundaries of their practice, conjuring representations of what ‘winter’ means to them.PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | 1 – 31 AUG | 24/7 FREE | www.gothamstudios.com.au [email protected]
NEVERTHELESSSHERYL YOUNGWestern Australian illustrator Sheryl Young will show her latest collection of original drawings and prints. RUCK ROVER GENERAL STORE 1 – 31 AUG | MON – FRI 11AM – 6PM, SAT & SUN 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.ruckrover.com.au | 08 9228 3502
PICA SALONThe 2014 PICA Salon is a dazzling installation of work by over 20 contemporary artists who have contributed to PICA’s 25 year history.WESTEND GALLERY, PICA | 2 – 31 AUG TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
ALTER AND IMPRINTZOE LUTZEZoe Lutze explores the relationship between print and sculpture.FREERANGE | 9 – 17 AUG | 10AM – 5PM FREE | www.freerange.org.au [email protected]
STAY/KEEPBoth library and bookshop will be installed in the gallery featuring the work of 10 artists.PAPER MOUNTAIN | 9 – 24 AUG | 11AM – 5PM | OPENING 8 AUG 6PM – 8PM | FREE www.papermountain.org.au
METAMORPHOSISPromotes the excellence and originality of senior secondary school students in their art and design studies.GALLERY CENTRAL | 11 – 29 AUG | MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au 08 9427 1318
PERMANENT IMPRESSIONS: A CELEBRATION OF WOMENJANA VODESIL-BARUFFIPortraits of significant women painted by artist Jana Vodesil-Baruffi. PERTH TOWN HALL | 15 – 28 AUG | 10AM – 4PM | FREE | www.janavodesil.com
MEDIUMGEMMA WESTONHi. It’s been a while since we spoke, how’re things over there? I’m actually back in touch with a proposal for an exhibition. Except, thing is, I’ll make the work for you - the work happens here, Point A, directed from there, Point B. Just think of me as your medium. Best, Gemma.
MOANA PROJECT SPACE | 16 AUG – 31 AUG | MON – FRI 7AM – 4PM, SAT 10AM – 3PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | OPENING 15 AUG 6PM | FREE | www.moana-ari.com
FILM & LITERATUREUMBRELLA SCREENINGSPERTH CULTURAL CENTRE SCREEN
The Umbrella Screenings feature a unique selection of thought provoking short works.FREE | www.perthculturalcentre.com.au
INTERNATIONAL SHORT DRAMA AND DOCUMENTARYTUESDAYS, JUN – AUG | NOON, 1PM AND 6PM A selection of animated and live action films.ART AND DESIGN PROCESSWEDNESDAYS, JUN – AUG | NOON, 1PM AND 6PMAn array of vignettes from independent artists around the world.
ART AND LIGHT WINTER SERIESTHURSDAYS, JUN – AUG NOON, 1PM AND 6PMIndependent filmmakers explore the manipulation of light and moving image.
LOST RIVER LAUNCH, WITH SIMONE LAZAROOUWA CULTURAL PRECINCTJoin Simone Lazaroo speak on the release of her new novel, Lost River.LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4 JUL | 5.30 – 6PM, AUTHOR TALK 6 – 6:30PM, LAUNCH FREE, REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL | http://lostriver.eventbrite.com.au
MOVIES BASED ON A BOOKSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ON THE BEACH 17 JUNThe residents of Australia after a global nuclear war must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
RED DOG 15 JULBased on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL 19 AUGThe Australian classic, based on Ray Lawler’s renowned play about two itinerant sugar cutters and the sixteen summers spent with their girlfriends.5.45PM | FREE | slwa.wa.gov.au | 08 9427 3111
MARKETS & FAIRSWINTER SUPPER CLUBCITY OF PERTHOn the last Friday of each winter month, Perth Town Hall undercroft and foyer transform into a colourful food market with live entertainment from Winter Arts Season music acts. PERTH TOWN HALL | 27 JUN, 25 JUL, 29 AUG | FRIDAYS 4.30PM – 8.30PM FREE ENTRY | www.visitperthcity.com
PERTH HOME GROWNCITY OF PERTHSpend a relaxing Sunday shopping for locally grown and handcrafted wares in the heart of the city.MURRAY ST MALL | JUN – AUG SUNDAYS 11AM – 4PM | FREE ENTRY www.visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
WINTERFESTA candle-lit service sung by the Cathedral Consort is followed by food, entertainment, a snow dome and more at The Winter Fair.ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 22 JUN | 5PM FREE ENTRY | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
MADE ON THE LEFTMade on the Left showcases Western Australian independent designs.STATE THEATRE CENTRE | 27 JUL | 10AM – 4PM | FREE ENTRY | www.madeontheleft.com
PERTH UPMARKETThis quarterly market brings together Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets.UWA WINTHROP HALL | 29 JUN | 10AM – 4PM | FREE ENTRY | www.perthupmarket.com.au
ST BART’S FAIRST BARTHOLOMEW’S HOUSEThis Victorian-themed event features a brass band, carousel, food stalls and more. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 24 AUG 5PM – 8.30PM | FREE ENTRY www.stbarts.org.au | 08 9323 5100
HERITAGEHONOURING OUR INDIGENOUS SOLDIERSIn this photographic exhibition we learn the stories of some of the remarkable Aboriginal men who fought in the Great War.ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 7 – 11 JUL MON – SAT 10AM – 4PM, SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING NIGHT 6 JULY 5PM FREE | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
WHISPERS OF THE WEST ENDHERITAGE PERTHJoin Richard Offen on this interactive walking tour that covers the secrets of the Artisans cottages, memories of the Melbourne Hotel, Murray Street and the keepers of King Street.16 & 18 JUL | 12 NOON | FREE, MEET AT HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, | 825 HAY STREET PERTH | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www.heritageperth.com.au
OPENING AND DEDICATION OF BURT MEMORIAL HALLST GEORGE’S CATHEDRALNew choral music celebrates WA’s largest and oldest First World War memorial.20 JUL | 5PM | FREE | www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
MEMORY HOUSESTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIADiscover how the State Library of Western Australia has collected, preserved and shared local stories.UNTIL 28 SEPT | VARIOUS TIMES | FREE slwa.wa.gov.au 08 9427 3111
WORKSHOPSWA DAY HATCHED WORKSHOPSPop in anytime and join two artists from the Hatched: National Graduate Show for free, fun art activities.PICA | 2 JUN | 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
URBAN SKETCHING WORKSHOP WITH EVELYN BACHAn urban adventure in sketching around Perth city. Participants must commit to both workshops and bring their own materials.CITY LIBRARY | 7 JUN & 14 JUN | 10AM FREE | http://aus.evanced.info/perth/lib/eventcalendar.asp | 08 9461 3500
COLOURS OF THE EARTHUWA CULTURAL PRECINCTUsing coloured pencils, participants will attempt to reproduce the beauty to be found in rocks and minerals on paper, either free hand or on a crystal outline.E.DEC. CLARKE EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM 8 – 10 JUL 1.30PM – 3.30PM FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www.ticketsWA.com | 08 6488 2440 (12PM – 4PM WEEKDAYS)
PERTH CITY SNOWLANDCITY OF PERTHBuild a snowman, throw a snowball and enjoy a ride down the 40 foot snow slide. Journeys take place in 30 minute sessions. Tickets are available from the marquee in Murray Street Mall.FORREST PLACE | 7 – 19 JUL 10.30AM – 3.30PM | FREE visitperthcity.com
CITY PLAYGROUND PASSCITY OF PERTHEnjoy great family discounts, activities and events in the City. Pick your pass up from the marquee in Murray Street Mall, City of Perth i-City kiosk and participating venues.MURRAY ST MALL 7 – 19 JUL | 9AM – 3.30PM
KIDS & FAMILY
TODDLERFESTMake fake snow to take home, interact with kinetic sand and DIY snowflakes! These are just some of over 100 exhibits for toddlers aged 0-5.SCITECH | 22 – 27 JUL | MON – FRI 9.30AM – 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM – 5PM CHILDREN $11, ADULTS $17, MINI GROUP $48, CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE www.scitech.org.au | 08 9215 0700
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY: LOST CREATURES OF THE CRETACEOUSA spine-tingling exhibition featuring more than 20 life-size moving dinosaur models.WA MUSEUM | UNTIL 3 AUG | 9.30AM – 5PM | $12.50 – $20, $50 FAMILY, CHILDREN UNDER 3 | FREE | www.museum.wa.gov.au 1300 134 081
PERTH SCIENCE FESTIVALSCITECHCelebrate National Science Week with Scitech’s explosive shows! Guests include Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia and Naked scientist Chris Smith.
PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE | 16 AUG 8.30AM – 9PM | FREE www.scienceweek.net.au | 08 9215 0700
CARNIVAL OF SCIENCEFrom Fortune Tellers to wacky wires, Scitech’s latest exhibition allows you to unravel the mystery of the carnival.SCITECH | UNTIL 26 OCT | MON – FRI 9.30AM – 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM – 5PM CHILDREN $11, ADULTS $17, MINI GROUP $48, CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE www.scitech.org.au | 08 9215 0700
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