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This Week in Perth
HIGHLIGHTS: Open House Perth | RNB Fridays Live | Alex Williamson | Soulful Awards ticket giveaway | WACO's Soundscapes | Comedy events in November | Animaze | 6 Festivals this week
Nov 10 - 11, Multiple venues

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Nov 9, NIB Stadium

There’s still a few tickets left for Australia’s biggest RNB party, coming to Perth this Friday. Introducing some of the hottest names to grace the stage at RNB Fridays Live, including one of the world’s best-selling musical artists, 8x Grammy Award winner and global superstar Usher, amongst many more!
Nov 15, Geraldton Grammar 


Best known to his fans for his ‘Loosest Aussie Bloke’ and ‘Bogan Aussie’ characters, Alex Williamson’s hilariously honest live solo show So Wrong, It’s Wrong is coming to WA! Jam-packed with the social media star’s unfiltered parodies, songs and jokes, this show is sure to have you in stitches.

Nov 17, Churchlands Concert Hall


Let your imagination run wild as the WA Wind Charity Orchestra paint colourful sound portraits with exhilarating musical mastery. Experience the vast variety of genres this performance has to offer, from the sheer power of the Wind Symphony, to the toe tapping delights of Jazz classics.

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For the festival fanatics
There's a festival frenzy this weekend in WA! Whether you're an adventure lover, beer enthusiast, canine obsessed, or just looking for a fantastic way to entertain the kids; there's something for everyone in the coming days. 
Celebrate Deepavali this weekend at a family friendly, smoke and alcohol-free event featuring delicious food and beverages by Annalakshmi. Enjoy dance and music performances, participate in arts, crafts and workshops and relish in the spectacular firework display.
Jurien Bay’s
Indian Ocean Festival

Nov 10-11,
Dobbyn Park Jurien Bay
The Indian Ocean Festival has become the most anticipated event on the Turquoise Coast. Incorporating the blessing of the crayfishing fleet, the event is a day packed full of entertainment for the whole family including live music, amusement rides, food vans and firework spectacular.
Fremantle
Beer Festival

Nov 9-11,
Esplanade Park Fremantle
From Friday to Sunday, Little Creatures hosts Australia's biggest alfresco beer festival, featuring 100+ local beers, ciders and premium spirits. Expect beer master-classes, tastings and a live stage host to a diverse range of musical acts, and heart-warming street food to match.
Perth 4WD
and Adventure Show

Nov 9-11, McCallum Park
The biggest event of its kind in Australia, the show presents displays and attractions covering an array of outdoor lifestyle pursuits including demo areas, training and education, new product reveals, special guests, and copious interactive activities.
Top Dog
Film Festival

Nov 13, State Theatre Centre WA
If you share a connection with your furry one, then you will love this festival. Enjoy a 2-hour cinematic celebration of canine-themed films comprising of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions.
Perth International
Jazz Festival

Nov 9-11, Multiple Venues
Jazz up your weekend and enjoy 3 days of fantastic ticketed, free and community events. With a full program composing of professional performances, open rehearsals, artist conversations and club choir singalongs, this jazz festival is not to be missed.
Top 5 events this week
Reclaimed Pianos
Nov 9, Queens Park Theatre

Stunning, graceful and evocative, Reclaimed Pianos is an intimate new creation by internationally renowned company Circa that taps into the piano’s magical ability to transport us through time. Lose yourself in the incredible physicality of Circa’s acrobats as they breathe fresh life to music layered with a soundscape of local voices.

Didirri
Nov 9, Rosemount Hotel
Catch the Melbourne singer/songwriter at his exclusive and intimate show this Friday. Simultaneously heartbreaking and healing, and approaching real issues with his smile and charm, Didirri is an artist with something to say.
Asher Fisch Conducts Strauss
Nov 9-10, Perth Concert Hall
Asher Fisch and WASO perform Symphony No.8, Austrian composer Anton Bruckner last completed symphony and Germany's Richard strauss' Metamorphosen. Work of breathtaking magnificence, a monumental ‘cathedral of sound’.
Celtic Illusion
Nov 7 & 12, Multiple locations
This family friendly show cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and Grand Illusions. Encounter incredible choreography, spellbinding tricks, heart-racing music and a sensory experience like no other.
Last chance to see Xenides
Now – Nov 11, Black Swan Theatre Company
Featuring a wonderful mash-up of ‘80s songs, it’s both hilarious and tender, a tribute and a protest. This energetic musical peers behind the glitz, the glamour and the fabulous prizes of Australia’s favourite game show, Wheel of Fortune.
Coming Up
Various locations          Nov 15-25
Red Hill Auditorium            Nov 15
Oakover Grounds              Nov 18
Perth Arena                       Nov 20
Newcastle Street, Perth     Nov 24
Fraser's Restaurant           Nov 24
Araluen Botanic Park   Nov 24-25
Perth Concert Hall    Nov30-Dec1
May Drive Parkland             Dec 1
Connections Night Club   Dec 7-8
RAC Arena                          Dec 8
Optus Stadium                   Dec 26
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