Ready to kickstart your weekend? We've tracked down your weekly heaping of good times in Perth/Boorloo.
Festivals, cheap eats, markets, and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in Perth.
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What's On Thursday 29 May
BBQ Masterclass at The Guildford
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Keen to get behind the BBQ or know someone who does? Give the gift of their dreams this May. The Guilford Hotel is holding a BBQ Masterclass involving an interactive class where you can learn all the tips and tricks of the Pit Master. The evening also includes a dinner feast, a beer to complement presented by Feral Brewing themselves, and a dessert.
This is the perfect gift for any May birthdays, double dates or simply for those who love cooking a smoky meat. Tix will go quick so click the link below to secure yours.
What's On Friday 23 May
Court Cowboys at The Court
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Dust off your cowboy boots because The Court is transforming into the wild wild west. Court Cowboys brings line dancing, quick draw competitions, a bucking bull and themed drag shows. Snap a pic at the photo wall with the hashtag #CourtCowboys to go in the draw to win vouchers for places like Flight Centre, Airbnb and more!
What's On Saturday 24 May
Gather and Gourmet at The Supreme Court Gardens
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Running on specific dates of the year, this twilight market is not one to be missed when it rolls around. Gather & Gourmet markets include live local music, a picnic atmosphere and over 65 of Perth's best food trucks and artisan makers against a beautiful backdrop of the city and the Bell Tower. Running from 3.30pm to 8.30pm, there’s plenty of time to try the array of delicious bites, explore the stalls and catch a beautiful sunset against the city skyline.
What's On Sunday 25 May
Seagrass Festival at Freo Social
This special one-night-only festival is coming to Freo.Social this June to raise funds for ocean conservation in Shark Bay. Seagrass Festival will feature music, culture and an impressive lineup of performers. Hosted by comedian Kevin Kropinyeri, the concert will include performances by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists including Stephen Pigram, Phil Walleystack, Prita Grealy, Morgan Joanel, Natasha Eldridge and Emma Sibosado.
Plating Up WA
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Buy West Eat Best is once again Plating Up WA this June. To celebrate WA’s incredible produce, select venues will be plating up WA-inspired dishes. There are heaps of venues across the state participating this year, bringing a variety of dishes to your table ranging from breakfast to dinner, and accommodating a range of dietary restrictions too (GF, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free and more). Get ready to dig in by exploring the extensive list here.
Oyster Club Unlimited at Servo
Calling all oyster lovers, Servo is upgrading their Sunday sesh! Enjoy 120 minutes of unlimited oysters, gourmet grazing plates and free-flowing cocktails accompanied by fresh tunes from the DJs. There are three tiers you can choose from ($120, $150 and $90) depending on what alcohol you prefer with a no alcohol option as well. Running once a month, sessions book out quickly. Secure your spot here!
All Weekend
Arrival Festival
Keen for some live music? ARRIVAL is a brand new winter non-profit music festival arriving in Fremantle and held across three venues: The Naval Store, PS Art Space and the Buffalo Club. Artists on the lineup this year include Jessica Pratt, Bktherula, DIIV, Mount Kimbie and more. This is the perfect chance to add something exciting to your calendar in the colder months, visit and support local venues, and maybe discover your new fave artist.
Oz Feline Fair
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Calling all cat lovers, the Oz Feline Fair is taking place this weekend at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Touring all of Australia, the event celebrates our feline companions, blending fun, education and entertainment with plenty of festivities and experiences for everyone to enjoy. There will be cat shows, artisan stalls, cat-themed merch and interactive exhibits. Steven Meserve is also bringing his show CATstravaganza to the stage.
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