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This Week in Perth
HIGHLIGHTS: Long Weekend Top 10 | Burrbgaja Yalirra at PICA | Fremantle Heritage Festival | Scoop Special Mahler 4 Tickets | St Petersburg Ballet | Jazz by The Bay | City Wine at Urban Orchard
Jun 7-16, PICA Performance Space
 
From the creators of Gudirr Gudirr, Burrbgaja Yalirra (Dancing Forwards) is an evocative bill of solo works. Curated by Marrugeku’s, Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain, each work is an invitation from our leading change makers to experience intercultural exchange.
Jun 21, Perth Concert Hall
 
Asher Fisch and WASO continue their journey through Mahler’s symphonies. Joined by beautiful musician Stefanie Irányi for music that describes a child’s vision of Heaven. For this special offer you can get yourself A Reserve tickets for the price of B Reserve, just follow the link HERE for your discount!
Jun 7-16, His Majesty's Theatre
 
The critically acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre comes to Perth with their world-renowned production of Tchaikovsky’s immortal Swan Lake. With magnificent sets, lavish costumes and a company of 60, the prestigious Russian ballet company presents a truly enchanting production.
Jun 1-2, His Majesty's Theatre 

WAYJO will present an evening of the jazz golden age, featuring much loved jazz standards from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Joining WAYJO will be special guest artist, Alex Silver, who will be bringing her sweet trombone sounds from Sydney.
 
Ends Friday, Foyer of 2 Mill St
 
Explore an exhibition of Aboriginal art by Artitja Fine Art. Organised as part of National Reconciliation Week to connect cultures through art. The exhibition will feature paintings from desert communities as far away as Balgo in the East Kimberley and communities in between. 
Long Weekend Top 10
The 2018 Fremantle Heritage Festival celebrates the people of Fremantle, its custodians, makers and creators. Get involved and enjoy everything Fremantle has to offer with plenty of events including, walking tours, live music, comedy, exhibitions and themed dinners.
On Saturday FAC launched 4 new exhibitions; 'Gifted', 'Nine Times The Space That Measures Day And Night', 'Semiconductor; and 'Like Embracing Ice'. Spanning from video installations, soundscapes, contemporary paintings and traditional prints. 
City Wine  
Jun 4, Elizabeth Quay   
Buy tickets and taste and enjoy amazing wines, share a tapas style meal with friends and enjoy live music all while overlooking the Perth skyline at the Urban Orchard. Includes some of WA’s leading boutique wine producers, Perth’s best food vendors and craft brewers, ciders and spirits.
Jazz By The Bay 
Jun 1-4South West WA 
Don't miss out on this amazing event this long weekend! Get down to the south west for hot jazz, sultry soul and foot stomping funk this June long weekend. Jazz by the Bay happens across the South West with the festival hub at Lions Park where there are free community concerts. 
WAYJO’s pioneering workshops, presented in partnership with SIMA, develop skills and build confidence of young women in the world of jazz and improvised music. This concert is the culmination of 8 weeks of their intensive workshops. 
Mullewa Muster & Rodeo
Jun 2, Mullewa Rec Centre 
This is an all ages licensed event attracting 4,000 visitors since 2012. The event includes, Bull Riding, Whip Crackin’ Competition, a Country Music Concert and more! Free camping is provided and breakfast is served both days along with other food and refreshments available. 
It’s time for the 2018 Mandorla Art Award! Leading contemporary artists from all over Australia responded to the theme “And then I saw a new heaven and a new earth” Rev 21:1-2. The artworks of all finalists will be on display and the winning piece announced on June 1. 
Tired Lion 
Jun 3, Jack Rabbit Slims 

Perth rockers Tired Lion are set to hit some of the biggest stages of their career this June with the announcement of the national ‘Where Were You?’ headline tour. The tour will see the band play clubs in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane, beginning with Max Watts.
Free SOTA Festival 
Jun 4, Elizabeth Quay 

Enjoy the banging tunes from some of WA’s biggest and best home grown talent. With headliners that span everything from alternative rock to Aussie hip-hop, there’s something for everyone. There is also plenty of food, drink and activities. SOTA is all ages, with unlicensed areas.
Celebrate WA Festival 
Jun 3-4, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
Over the long weekend there will be numerous musical and dance performances in and around the harbour. These will include Italian, Greek and Latin styles as well as the Chung Wah Association Lion Dance Troupe, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display at 6pm on Sunday.
WA Football Fixtures Round 8 
Claremont  v Peel Thunder
Claremont Oval, Sat Jun 2, 2:15pm      
Swan Districts v Perth

 Steel Blue Oval, Sat Jun 2, 2:50pm      
West Perth v East Perth

Joondalup Arena, Mon Jun 4, 1:10pm          
South Fremantle v East Fremantle

Fremantle Community Bank Oval, Mon Jun 4, 2:15pm
Subiaco v West Perth
Leederville Oval, Sat Jun 9, 5.00pm
Peel Thunderbirds v Perth Angels
Bendigo Bank Stadium, Sun Jun 10, 2:00pm
Claremont v East Fremantle

Claremont Oval, Sun Jun 10, 2:00pm
Swan Districts v South Fremantle
Steel Blue Oval, Sun Jun 10, 2:00pm
Coming Up
Jun 16
Pan Pacific Perth 
Jun 16 - Jul 1
Heath Ledger Theatre 
Jun 16
Regal Theatre 
Jun 21- Jul 8
Studio Underground 
Jun 22
WA Maritime Museum 
Jun 30
Fremantle Arts Centre 
Jul 3-6
Dress Circle Bar,
His Majesty's Theatre 
Jul 5-7
King Street & Surrounds 
Jul 5-18
Luna Palace Cinemas 
Jul 12
Perth Concert Hall 
Jul 22 - Oct 7
Crown Theatre, 
Burswood 
Jul 23
Optus Stadium 
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