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This Week in Perth
HIGHLIGHTS: 50 Awesome School Holiday Events | Perth Royal Beer Awards | Last Chance To See Assassins | Semiconductor at FAC | WASO: Tristan Und Isolde | Spotlight on PICA
Jul 14 - 15, Claremont Showground
 
For the first time in history, the prestigious Perth Royal Beer Awards are opening its doors to the public! Over 700 beers have been entered into this ultimate beer carnival from 35+ Aussie brewers. You will also find a cocktail bar, Harvey beef grill and plenty of live entertainment.
Now – Jul 1, Heath Ledger Theatre
 
A contemporary musical that blends intelligent lyrics, beautiful music and embraces 18th century American musical traditions, in which nine misfits are promised their problems will be solved by killing the President of the United States. Assassins, directed by Roger Hodgman, is bold, original and alarmingly funny.
Now - Jul 15, Fremantle Arts Centre

As part of Revelation Perth International Film Festival, UK duo Semiconductor are taking part in a panel discussion on July 13. You can see two of their works Brilliant Noise and Black Rain at FAC. Semiconductor are known for pushing the boundaries of moving image as a visual language, and these two exhibitions are no exception.
Aug 16, Perth Concert Hall
 
Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra to experience the greatest Tristan of our time, superstar tenor Stuart Skelton and world renowned soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek to headline the finest cast ever assembled for this ground-breaking opera. An unmissable concert performance of the greatest of all tragic love stories.
Nov 23, Astor Theatre
 
UK artist Passenger has just announced his new tour throughout Australia and New Zealand. Passenger's career spans 11 years, from humble beginnings busking on street corners to performing in stadiums across the globe. 
It's too late to give them back and you can't sell them overseas anymore, so you may as well keep them amused! More than 50 courses and events online: Toddlers 0 - 3 / Kids 4 - 12 / Teens 13 - 17
George's Marvellous Medicine
Jul 4 - 8, State Theatre Centre
Shake & stir theatre co present the story of George, a young boy who creates a special medicine to end his Grandma’s constant nagging, but what follows is not what he expected! Head to our Facebook page for your chance to win one of two family passes to the event this school holidays.
WAYJO's
Jazz For Juniors
​Jul 3 - 6, His Majesty's
Theatre
WAYJO’s highly popular Jazz For Juniors concerts and workshops is back these school holidays, introducing children seven years and under to different aspects and instruments of jazz music. Kids can try out the instruments during the sessions, plus performances led by WAYJO’s dynamic band members.
Fremantle Arts Centre Workshops
Jul 12 - 13, Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle Arts Centre is a hub of creative courses for all ages this school holidays. They’re offering workshops in everything from jewellery making, animation and pottery to creative writing, textiles and painting. For a full list of courses, head to the Fremantle Arts Centre website.
Cardboard Carpentry Workshop
​Jul 10, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Hatched Artist in Residence, Sacha Baker, hosts a hands-on building workshop perfect for young artists and inventors who want to become apprentice cardboard carpenters. Come down and discover the ThingShip with its many cardboard compartments and a few secret treasures inside!
Playing With Light
On Now, Scitech
From rainbows and the simple light bulb to advanced technologies in communication, security and medicine, light changes how we see the world – literally! Scitech has created a brilliant, creative, hands-on experience combining play with light leaving visitors wonderstruck.
Kids Wonderland
Jul 4 - 8, Hertha Road Reserve
Unlimited carnival rides, interactive gaming and fabulous stage shows – there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained at this huge event! There’s a maze, silent disco, slot-car racing track and so much more. Previous years sold out, so make sure you get in quick and don’t miss out!
Make It Rain
Jul 2 - 15, Carillon City
Take the kids to do what they’re not allowed to do at home – cover the walls, floor, ceiling and furniture with stickers! Kids (and adults) are invited to let their imaginations run wild in a White Room in Carillon City these school holidays. The installation will remain on display until July 29.
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Starting Next Week
Celebrating its 20th year, Australia's leading independent film event starts on Thursday next week, attracting more than 12,000 patrons and 50 national and international guests over 13 days. Over 120 international films can be seen at cinemas, galleries, cafes and bars across Perth, plus Live Music, Kid's Events and Industry Insights. Highlights can be seen below. To see the full program of films and events, view a PDF of the full guide.
Hackedepicciotto: Menetekel
Jul 7, The Backlot Perth
Nomadic artists Alexander Hacke and Danielle De Picciotto present their album Menetekel live in concert, as part of a series of events featuring a silent film Crossroads about their journey, and an artists’ talk as they talk about three decades of music, art and life on the road.
Rosemount Music Days
Jul 12 & 14, Rosemount
Hotel
Alongside breakthrough films, Rev is presenting a series of gigs featuring breakthrough local and national bands. July 12 and 14 see Eastern states headliners Amyl and the Sniffers, alongside all-girl rockers Rackett as well as FOAM, Hussy, CALMLY, Telete, Shoeb Ahmad and Ryan Beno.
Mojos Music Days
Jul 13 & 15, Mojos Bar Fremantle
Mojos Bar is hosting two gigs as part of the Revelation Music Days, designed as a showcase for musicians of all forms busting out and going places. These two nights feature acts such as Amyl and the Sniffers, Rackett, New Talk, Tape/Off, Pat Chow, Candy Guts, Terrible Signal and Mal de Mer.
Comedy Night
Jul 10, The Backlot Perth
Revelation's inaugural Comedy Night is a celebration of comedy and cinema, with a free screening of Class Clowns, as well as a live movie review picking apart huge franchises from Star Wars to Back To The Future. Hosted by Cameron McLaren and Matt Storer, it's a night not to be missed!
REV | VR
Jul 8, Luna Leederville
REV | VR is a selection of virtual reality films carefully curated by Greg Ferris from the University of Technology, Sydney, featuring films about a future society, the ocean world from 200 million years ago and the world premiere of Ferris' Sympathetic Threads. Best of all, it's totally free!
Get Your Shorts On!
Jul 11, Luna Leederville
Revelation's curated film event is back with a twist! This nod to WA's talented emerging filmmakers features an exciting selection of short films and webisodes. It showcases films about a dysfunctional relationship, a broken heart, a mystery and a crusade to save the honeybees. 
Women In Rock
Jul 14, SAE Qantm Institute Perth
Revelation Music Days features an array of successful female musicians, and now is your chance to hear from some of these women in a free special panel discussing the triumphs and pitfalls of working as woman in this ever-demanding industry. Speakers include members of Amyl & the Sniffers and Rackett.
MY Radio features a crew of young presenters aged 11 to 15 who run the show start to finish. Come and take five and listen to interviews with Revelation guests and Perth film community figures. No matter who the guest is, from rock stars to animators, they always leave feeling exhilarated and full of beans!
Freelance Survival Workshop
Jul 7 - 8, SAE Qantm Institute
Join Monica Davidson, writer of ‘Freelancing For Australians for Dummies’, as she talks through how to be the best at what you do creatively, and how to survive the pitfalls of running your own business. If you are a freelancer or thinking of diving into freelance film and TV work, then this is the workshop for you.
Spotlight on PICA
Scoop is a proud supporter of the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts as they launch new shows to add to their already extensive program for 2018, presenting significant new works and stimulating much-needed discussion around arts and cultural issues. All PICA events are listed on scoopevents.com.au.
Greater Together
Jul 21, PICA
For one night only, Greater Together transforms PICA into a showcase of live art, party vibes and shared experiences. PICA’s first annual fundraiser is a moment to come together with friends and celebrate the part we play in making PICA Perth’s home of contemporary art.
Stitch & Bitch
Jun 30 & Jul 3, PICA
Join Eric C., one of PICA's 2018 Hatched Artists, and her mother Linda to learn introductory patchwork and hand quilting. Basic materials are provided, so you can learn the skills needed for future craft projects. The first workshop is this weekend, so buy your tickets now. 
Howl
Jul 27 - 28, PICA
Howl is a celebration of 15 significant moments in art history. Performed by four women with a score by Mozart himself, this show, created by Willoh S. Weiland, Lara Thoms and Lz Dunn, commemorates controversy and probes the reactions art can invoke.
Artefact
Jul 28, PICA
Artefact is a tribute to the mysterious phenomenon of brand disappearance, from Blackberry to Nokia to Atari. The performance was created over six months, and allows audience members to participate with interactive SMS via mobile phone on the night.  
This Week's Top 10
WASO: The Best of Bernstein
Jun 29 - 30, Perth Concert Hall
West Side StoryOn the Waterfront and On The Town will all feature in the West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular program marking the 100th anniversary of Bernstein’s birth, showcasing his work for Broadway, film and concert stage. Composer, conductor, educator – “Lenny” was quite simply one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth-century. LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER: Book now to redeem 2-4-1 tickets.
GIFTED
Now- Jul 15, Fremantle Arts Centre
Gifted recognises the generous donation made by art collector and Fremantle resident, Mary Harrison Hill, after her husband Chris Hill’s passing. The couple developed a substantial collection of WA art over 35 years, focusing on Fremantle-based artists
Woldendorp
Now - Jul 15, Mundaring Arts Centre
Richard Woldendorp, pioneering aerial photographer, exhibits a selection of rarely seen early black and white photographs showing a glimpse into what launched his long and successful career photographing the Australian landscape.
Subiaco Theatre Festival
Now - Jun 30,  Subiaco Arts Centre
Some of Perth’s most exciting independent theatre companies light up the stage across four weeks. This annual festival showcases exciting and innovative performances, including Find the Lady, Interrupting A Crisis, Bus Boy and Gutenberg! The Musical!
Skating At Festival
Now - Jul 15, Elizabeth
Quay
This pop-up ice skating festival provides the perfect day of skating, food, drinks and entertainment for the whole family, no matter your age or skill level. Located in the heart of the city, it’s a unique activity and the coolest place to be this winter - but hurry, it's only for a limited time. 
The Milford Street
Shakers
Jun 29, Regal Theatre
Groove to the music of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes performed by 60s soul and R&B band The Milford Street Shakers. Take a journey from the late 1950s to early 1970s Chicago, Memphis, New York and Alabama. It’ll be a night of music impossible to resist.
Ab [Intra]
Jun 28 - 30, His Majesty's Theatre
Explore the depth of human impulse with the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s ab [intra], meaning ‘from within’ in Latin. Sydney Dance Company presents this journey discovering what drives our relationships and ignites our ambitions, showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers. 
P!NK
Jul 3 - 7, Perth 
Arena
P!NK starts the Australian leg of her Beautiful Trauma World Tour at Perth Arena, with a show guaranteed to captivate audiences with her dynamic performance. P!NK’s tour has been so popular a fourth date has been added on July 7 – make sure you don’t miss tickets to this one!
Pete Murray
Jun 29, Rosemount Hotel
Aussie musician Pete Murray is heading on a 3-piece acoustic tour, hitting the Rosemount on Friday night. Murray is celebrating the release of a remix of his song Heartbeat, accompanied by a short film video, with intimate shows and stripped back versions of his popular songs.
Dream Mine Time
Now - Jul 28, FORM Gallery
Dream Mine Time brings together a series of contemporary Indigenous artists from across Western Australia whose works in some way attest the reality of a living and a modern Dreaming. Geraldton artist Charmaine Green has created a moving image from words of her lyrical works into a stop motion. 
WA Football Fixtures
Peel Thunder v Swan Districts 
Bendigo Bank Stadium, Sat Jun 30, 2.15pm    
South Fremantle v East Perth 

Fremantle Community Bank Oval, Sat Jun 30, 2.15pm
West Perth v Subiaco
Joondalup Arena, Sat Jun 30, 2.40pm
East Fremantle v Claremont
Geraldton, Sat Jun 30, 4.45pm
East Fremantle v Claremont
East Fremantle Oval, Sun Jul 1, 2.00pm
West Perth v South Fremantle
Joondalup Arena, Sun Jul 1, 2.00pm
Perth Angels v Peel Thunderbirds
Lathlain Oval, Sun Jul 1, 2.00pm
Swan Districts v Subiaco
Steel Blue Oval, Sun Jul 1, 2.00pm
Coming Up
Jun 30
Crown Perth
Jun 30 - Jul 16
The Studio Gallery Yallingup
Jul 10
Perth Arena
Jul 13
Rigby's Bar
Jul 13, 27 & Aug 10
Creatures Next Door
Jul 14
Metropolis Fremantle
Jul 22
Fly By Night Musicians Club
Jul 27 & 29
Perth Concert Hall
Aug 3 - 4
Perth Concert Hall
Aug 8
Perth Arena
Aug 22
Groove Train Fremantle
Aug 25
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