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We doubt anyone needs a reminder that we’re on the cusp of a glorious long weekend (especially since the weather is predicted to be around 23 and sunny) – but you might need a bit of inspiration as to what to do with it. Like any good long weekend, this one promises a number of Sunday blowouts, but there’s also heaps of culture to cram in before you get to that point too. From art exhibitions and theatre to wildflower walks, tea festivals, live music and handmade markets, this weekend is a smorgasbord for the soul and the senses. Here are 23 things to do this weekend in Perth!

In desperate need of a holiday but the budget’s not quite allowing for it? Or perhaps you’re a little strapped for time and don’t want to spend half of your holiday in the car or waiting in lines at the airport? Sounds like you’re in need of a staycation, and where better to staycay than Hibernian Place’s shiny new Westin Perth hotel.

Bobbi Brown, reigning champion of the smoky eye and natural, everyday makeup looks, is a dead-set beauty hall of famer. From coveted palettes in a plethora of wearable nudes, to the iconic shimmer brick (the OG of shimmer bricks, for those keeping score), Bobbi Brown has been a stalwart in the beauty industry for well over two decades. Why? Because ALL of their colours are totally wearable (read: they do day-to-night looks like no one else in the biz!)—and we’re all about hard-working, multi-purpose products for your $$$.

If you thought you were living your absolute best life, think again as we have found the ultimate dream job.

Well, the Emmys are done and dusted for another year. And while we love to judge red-carpet outfits from our couches while wearing soup-stained pyjamas, the award ceremony is where the real action is. Think of the winner’s list as your lazy guide to figuring out which shows are worth your time. It’s also worth noting many of the winners are female-lead series this year (fist pump).

Whether you'd define yourself as a space-geek or not, call it wild fascination or complete lunacy, we've all dreamed of flying to outer space and walking on the moon at some point in our lives. Well, guess what? Museum of the Moon is making that trip to space seem a lot closer than you would think...

The Dr. Martens X CDG Collaboration stays true to the original design of the infamous shoe but grabs the attention of every person on the street

Get your crew sorted stat.

You may know Alison Wonderland as an international DJ, or for her ARIA-nominated singles “Run” and “U Don’t Know”, her bold hair decisions, or maybe her IDGAF attitude. But to us, she’s Alex Sholler, an electronic DJ queen that us Aussies love to claim as one of our own (one of us, one of us).

Thank you, sweet Netflix gods. We’ve been waiting for this thing since March. Even though the US received its second dose of The Sinner (AKA the greatest show of 2017) in August, little ol’ Australia and New Zealand will have to wait till 9 November for season 2. But things could be worse. I mean, we're still pretty excited.

It’s not just Queen Lizzie’s birthday this weekend… Canteen Pizza is celebrating its first birthday too!

The average Aussie spends 100 hours on their lunch break per year. Pretty crazy right? Imagine how many things you could learn, do and explore in that time. The answer? Heaps.

Virgin Australia is now flying direct from Perth to Hobart so there's never been a better time to visit Austalia's most southern state. 

Sick of hearing the smashed avo joke thrown back at you when you wax on about ‘adulting’? Same.

Go on, dip your toes in to the best hidden beaches across Australia.

Yes, you want them and yep you can pull ‘em off too. 

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

South-siders, take a seat and listen up, because you're going to want to know all about 8 Yolks, the banging new cafe that's just hit Success.

The Freo brewpub that can do no wrong, Little Creatures has a brand new venue in the works that’ll be taking over the space we’ve come to know as Creatures NextDoor and let us tell you, it all sounds very, very exciting.

Crafted with the exemplary vision of the Brett Group (the guys behind Fishbone Local, in case you were wondering), Mason should be on top of your to-do list next time you’re in Canggu. Think modern Australian cuisine with organic ingredients and traditional cooking methods, and you get the magic that is Mason. 

In case you missed it, we're all big kidults here at The Urban List, so you can imagine our excitement when we heard about the glowing swings that will be taking over Kings Square this spring. 

Last week we told you about the amazing new late-night live-music pizzeria, Lucy's Love Shack that would be opening on Saturday 15 September in the spot that used to be Ambar and to say you guys got a bit excited would be an understatement. So we thought we'd better let you in on a little something we just found out.

Late night eateries have been popping up all over the joint recently, but one thing Perthlings still struggle to find is a good late night coffee. Until now that is.

Spring is in full swing (for now at least) and what better way to rid yourself of those pesky winter blues than spending the arvo in the lush outdoor gardens at Henry Summer?

The Simpsons may have been onto something when they adopted their lovable Greyhound Santa’s Little Helper. This Sunday, Free the Hounds is getting in on the action showcasing why a greyhound is the ultimate companion with their annual Hounds Day Out.

Now, we’re suckers for a high-end department store where the smell of high end perfume gets you whipping out your credit card quicker than you can say overdraft but know this; your local pharmacy stocks some of the beauty industry greats that don’t cost the earth AND that work, mark my words.

Tacos, tick. Warm weather, tick. Stunning beaches, tickety tick. Have I sold you on Mexico yet? Thought so. Now when it comes to Mexico accommodation, there are a few ways you can go. Most Americans head straight for gated super resorts like El Cozumeleño or Riu Palace Riviera, but if you’re looking to skip feeling like a tourist, try these epic designer hotels instead.

When we think of Sweetwater, a few different things come to mind; incredible views, delectable dishes and insta worthy cocktails.

Well guys, the end of the year is shaping up to be pretty freaking expensive. There's been some epic collabs over the last few months, but this one might take the cake. 

After what’s been a particularly wet and windy winter, it’s time to switch off the heater and head outdoors for some much needed sunshine. Yes, we know, the cool weather doesn’t really go away until November, but if you’re dressed for it, anything’s possible!

If you don’t know Flex Mami, then you must have been living under a rock. A very uncool rock. Flex, or Lillian to her closest pals, is Australia’s “IT” gal. How did she earn such a title? Because at just 23 she has not one, but FOUR jobs (and counting) and commands an Insta following of over 17K. 

Seriously though, how much time do you have because we’ve been lusting over everything all damn day.

The Perth CBD Gods have answered all of our big city prayers with the new Raine Square redevelopment. A late night retail, dining and entertainment precinct smack bang in the middle of the city and open seven days a week— thank you!

Find me someone who has a good break up story. Honestly, they suck. Breakups are the absolute worst. And arguably the hardest part is splitting all your assets. 

Ok, so it’s tax time. You’re eagerly awaiting getting that sweet sweet cash and know the only thing standing between you and your tax refund is a bit of life admin. But what’s the best way to use this cash?

Another day, another collab doing the rounds on the internet. But we’re not here to discuss the latest sneaker drop or fashion house mash up. No, today we’re bringing to your attention Jelly Belly jelly beans’ wondrously whacky collaboration with the world of Harry Potter. Accio, cravings!

The team spent an entire year within the criminal courts in Cleveland so you'll get to hear everything that happened on the inside.

Alright, show of hands who can spend hours upon hours glued to the TV watching our mate Attenborough explore life’s greatest natural wonders? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Keep those hands raised if you’ve ever watched Planet Earth and said to yourself, ‘ugh, I wish I was there’ but you’ve got that pesky job and all of those responsibilities. Well, Perth, do we have news for you. 

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

​We’re kicking off a new Book Club series today, so settle down and get comfy. Maybe pop the kettle on. Every month we’ll be checking out a handful of hyped new releases in the literary world, and September is looking like a bumper month. We’ve got J.K. Rowling’s new thriller, a Homeric saga from Pat Barker, and Lisa Brennan-Jobs’ scathing biography of her late dad, Steve. (You know Steve, right?)

Yup, you can get paid to read books while living the high life at a desert island resort, what more could you as more?

The iconic Nike Blazer never ceases to be a source of podiatry inspiration for people far cooler than me. I, of course, have a couple of pairs but I do not wear them with any sort of ironic swagger nor do I have that uncanny ability to make a sneaker look chic when paired with a suit pant. And yet I persist…

The new summer collection features cream denim, lemon yellows and bottle greens. 

Will travel for good coffee.

Okay, so there isn't much info out there for this one yet. It's all very mysterious. But we'll clue you in on what we know so far.

We know, we know, there’s some great new action flicks on Netflix this month. But leave The Mummy and Kickass on hold for two secs—there’s a bunch of epic docos that are probably more important. This month we’ve got terrifying AI game machines, a group of inspiring women in the Congo, and a hot-of-the-presses glimpse into Trump’s midterm campaign.

It's been over five years since we've had a cinema in the Perth CBD so we were pretty excited when Palace Cinemas announced they'd be opening at Raine Square on 18 September. But now they've gone and one-upped themselves by announcing one heck of a promotion for the opening week.

We can all dream about those dreaded bags and dark circles banishing for good but in the meantime, here’s a few tips on how you can say bye-bye to tired eyes!

ZOOM, is an all-out sensory explosion set up for Westfield Carousel patrons from 30 August to 11 October by the acclaimed art duo Karl and Craig.

You guys went nuts went you found out Tim Ho Wan was opening in Perth this year and we know how much you love a free goodie, so we thought you'd probably want to know about this little offer.

Virgin Australia is now flying direct from Perth to Hobart so there's never been a better time to visit Austalia's most southern state. 

In 2017, The Ordinary (part of UK parent company, Deciem) launched around the world, and quickly became the skincare launch of the year. A streamlined, paired back range, their products came without the usual frills; no fancy labelling (though their minimalistic branding has done wonders for their identity and subsequent sales), no ‘cute’ product names, just a focus on simple, hard-working products at a price point that didn’t make your eyes water, or your wallet burn a hole in your pocket.

Lucy’s Love Shack will be swinging its doors wide open on Saturday 15 September for you night owls! Laced with old-school charm, bangin’ pizzas, live 70’s, 80s and 90’s tunes, free pool, and secret booths, this is exactly the kind of place you need to be at to escape the new millennial world order.

Big news, guys. Two of our favourites are teaming up for a pretty sweet collab. PUMA and Polaroid are set to drop their much-anticipated sneaker pack on 8 September. Booyeah. 

Spring has sprung, guys. Now that the grey skies and rainy days are in our past for the year (touch wood!) we’ve only got sunshine to look forward to. There’s nothing like celebrating the season where we can shrug off the hoodies and trackies with weekends filled with sunshine and weather this good. You know what they say: when the temperature heats up, so does Perth’s what’s on offerings.

Gym junkies, it’s time to put down the kettlebells and pause your squats track because we’re about to shake up your fitness routine.

How good would it be to say goodbye to your landlord once and for all? No more living with awful paint jobs. No more spur of the moment rent inspections. No more constantly leaking sinks. 

The whole process of searching for a new job is the actual pits, right? It’s bad enough you’re over your current role and have missed out on valuable Netflix viewing hours updating your resume, now you have to trawl through job sites looking for something you actually like.

​Brandon ‘Biopanther’ Alexander is one of Australia’s top professional sportsmen, except he does his best work sitting in a chair with a can of Red Bull and some headphones.

If you’re anything like us, there’s nothing quite like reliving the 90s best moments. Ring pops, Hanson, Round The Twist and some good old Spice Girls—there’s nothing better. Don’t bother arguing.

For years, Urban Outfitters has stocked the latest brands from fashion, homewares and beauty, with their own fashion label making it near impossible to resist their effortless mix of quirky street style and minimalism. And now, this global giant is dabbling in the beauty arena, yesterday announcing that they’re set to launch their first in-house beauty label, Ohii.

Set to launch during next month’s New Fashion Week—when else(?)—iconic fashion and beauty house, YSL is levelling up once again, opening a hotel dedicated to all things YSL beauty. Seriously, we can’t make these things up…

Ah, Sweden. They’ve given us a few of our everyday essentials: Skype, Spotify...IKEA. And now an upcoming super-collab between Fjällräven and Acne Studio.

We chat personal uniforms and sustainable fashion with Melbourne label Coreprêt. 

Remember on your fifth birthday when you jumped on your parents’ bed to show them how much you’d grown overnight because, you were in fact, a big kid now? C’mon guys, there’s no way that was just me. But fast forward to 2018 and I’d have some pretty choice words to say to that kiddo.

It’s been a real rollercoaster of a week, let me tell you. Only a few days ago Urban Decay announced they would be discontinuing their original (and best-selling, iconic, can’t-live-without-it) Naked eye palette *sob*. I looked down into my almost empty palette, and I’ll be honest, it felt like breaking up with my significant other. Sad times, indeed.

Crazy Rich Asians took the world by storm when it was released in 2013. And, this month the film hit theatres and you’d pretty much have to have been living under a bus not to have noticed the hype.

Hold on to your hats guys, we've found nasi lemak burgers right here in Perth! The nasi lemak burger has been trending in a big way in Singapore and Malaysia, so the clever cookies over at Sedap Place in East Victoria Park have decided to bring the burger to us. Huzzuh!

People who like to froth over fancy-pants homewares (so, all of us, basically), we’ve got a shit load of piping hot furniture porn coming at you today—you lucky ducks!

From tucking into a deep fried taco, to testing your nerve on the rides down Sideshow Alley, the show is just the thing to get you in the mood for spring.

Want to find Northbridge's new adults-only arcade and cocktail bar? Make a beeline for Northbridge. Obvs…

Considering all of the tea that was spilt in the press surrounding allegations against Kevin Spacey late last year, was there any wonder Netflix gave serious thought to axing the Emmy-winning show, House of Cards?

Brainchild of husband-wife duo Matt Moore and Gemma Sampson, Bright Tank Brewing is the latest energy-boost for East Perth’s promising light-industrial pocket. You’ll find these guys half way down Brown Street, tucked in between Optus Stadium, a string of refurbished warehouses and the heart of Perth City—somewhat unassuming, but it’s sure as heck working for them.

BrewDog has taken things to a whole new scale and instead of just opening up any old bar has opened the world’s first craft beer hotel, DogHouse!

Emma Itzstein may not be living in Perth anymore, but we've decided we can still claim her. The Perth-born, Geelong-based artist has only been painting full time for a year, but she's already making ripples in the Melbourne art scene (the waves will come). 

​Try to control your hype levels. Drink a green tea and pop on Bach’s Cello Suite No.1 or something because the new True Detective trailer just dropped and we don’t want another harsh come down like season two.

Dreaming of a Spanish getaway, an icy cold jug of sangria and some authentic bar top tapas? Well listen closely.  Forget the twenty-hour flight, Pinchos Bar de Tapas in Leederville is now officially serving pinchos on the bar!

We hope it’s pay day this week because UNIQLO opens its brand new shiny doors and we already need one of everything.

FINALLY.

PSA: just because winter is coming to an end doesn’t mean we won’t be dishing up some cold hard truths. Deep breaths, guys, here’s what you’re in for this week:

There’s something for everyone at the cinemas this month and here’s a list of the must-see movies in September.

Beauty junkies, this’ll make your day; cosmetic big wigs Sephora have announced a mega clearance. And it’s online right. Bloody. NOW!

Ain’t no party like a plant party.

ASOS has just dropped a 90s inspired Simpsons collection in celebration of its upcoming 30th season, and it is *everything* we could have dreamed of.

While abundant in community good vibes, my neighbourhood Shenton Park has been slightly poor in the restaurant scene for quite some time. While Galileo’s traditional and upmarket menu has long drawn crowds and Kiri Japanese has diners spilling out onto the footpath in warmer months, it’s otherwise fairly skimpy on decent evening eateries.

Making waves in beauty news this week is none other than global fashion icon, Chanel. With a history steeped in breaking boundaries (Coco herself was a vanguard for gender neutral clothing way back in the 1920’s, championing trousers for women in a time of corsets and dresses—the O.G trendsetter) it should come as no surprise that this iconic French fashion house is playing in the male cosmetics market.

Hands up if you’ve spent the majority of winter indoors binging on the latest straight to Netflix series? It’s been a cold one so we can hardly blame you. But as we approach the final days of Perth’s least favourite season it’s time to fold up the throw rug, put Netflix on pause and start planning a night out on the town with your BAE.

​While there’s a bit of sunshine forecast this weekend, it’s our last official dose of wintery weekends before the next one clocks over into spring. In true winter-wonderful form, our fair city is marking the last weekend of winter with a gigantic food and wine festival that runs all weekend – so, safe to say that’s going to be taking up most of your time this weekend.

Before there was Dark Mofo, there was Junction Arts Festival. 

Usually these recipes come down to a spare pair of hours muppeting around in the kitchen on a Sunday arvo, trying to pair various saturated fats with complex carbohydrates without triggering a cardiac arrest. But this time, the recipe comes fresh out of the oven of a real-life bonafide Executive Chef and owner of nel. restaurant, Nelly Robinson. 

When you enter the Claremont Showgrounds, ghosts from your teenage past might whisper ‘fairy floss, ferris wheel and fireworks’ but there’s a new adrenaline rush option on site. 

Last week SZA announced an anti-plastic streetwear label, and we're pretty pumped about it. Not only do the designs look rad, the singer also confirmed that 100% of the proceeds will go to sustainability efforts. 

She’s been at Coachella and Lollapalooza (and all over our Insta feeds) this year, and now Alison Wonderland (AKA queen of pastel hair and oversized t-shirts) is back Down Under to play for lil ‘ole us. Aw, shucks.

We’ve rounded up a list of the best books that will make you feel cultured, but also won't make you want to stab a fork into your eye. 

Shut the front door.

Perth’s latest yoga trend is a little confronting, but stay with us here guys. 

When you think IKEA, you think of that bookcase you build back-to-front, ball pits full of screaming kids, and sketchy $1 hotdogs ("I'll have three, thanks"). Space-age furniture collabs with NASA, not so much. 

Yep, the world’s biggest (and most inappropriate) card game is on the hunt for new people to write dick jokes and overt Donald Trump references. And they’re paying $40 an hour apparently.

Virgin Australia is now flying direct from Perth to Hobart so there's never been a better time to visit Austalia's most southern state. 

Heard of Melon Pan? It's a Japanese specialty: sweet buns topped with cookie dough and granulated sugar, stuffed with Salty Milk gelato and finished with a dollop of anko (red bean paste). Hell yes. 

Damn team. Back at it again with the insanely accurate and terrifying horoscopes. That’s what you were thinking, right? Good. Because we’ve been working hard to help you out this week, and you’ll be happy to know you can read without fear. Maybe...

If you’re not familiar with it, investing can seem like a scary concept. You don’t know the first thing about investing or stocks, your mum says it’s basically gambling and, let’s face it, numbers were never your strong suit (or is that just us?!).

There is nothing as tragic or disheartening than coming to the end of an episode and realizing it was the season finale. Our exasperated voices rise up in a chorus of ‘Now what?!’ as we neatly rebuff Netflix’s flimsy suggestions on what to watch next completely miss the mark and prove once again that the algorithm doesn’t know us even half as well as we thought it would.

There’s nothing quite like a fabulously fabulous couch or sofa to make a bold statement in your home.

This pop-up is purely dedicated to a food that we all know and love as it can never do us wrong, PIZZA!

And now for something completely different! William Street’s newest resident and Perth’s first natural wine bar and shop Wines of While has just opened their doors after a year-long battle to license the joint – and let us tell you, it’s well worth the wait. We’re not sure if it’s the struggle that’s made this place so lovable, or if it’s simply the fact that from fit out to menu to wine list, it’s difficult to fault. Probably both.

The latest Kith x Coca-Cola collab is about to drop and we are ready. 

This week, the French beauty powerhouse released ‘Climax’ mascara, their latest wonder product, and it’s put the global beauty industry into a tailspin. Now, while mascara doesn’t necessarily have the same je ne sais quoi as, say, their orgasm lip balm that dominated NYC Fashion Week earlier this year, it’s worth noting that Nars doesn’t release a half-baked newbie. Ever. 

For the ultimate Friday frothies, super Saturday and Sunday sesh.

Life doesn't get much better than this.

Yeah, we’re also picturing hectic scenes of people propelling rubber balls in lederhosen gear and it’s amazing.

We all want our special events to be unique and memorable these days, and what better way to make it so than through your guests’ stomachs? The traditional caterer is kind of out, and food trucks be a bit too big and loud– so it’s in with food carts that have personality and flair! Whether it’s to dish out snacks, champagne or dessert, there’s a gorgeous little food cart in Perth just waiting to roll up at your next event. Here’s all the food and drink carts you can hire for your next event in Perth!

The Good Food & Wine Show is essentially the culmination of what happens when you give Australia’s foodie community the best produce and permission to create whatever the hell they want, really. Picture a bunch of local foodies going mad in Willy Wonka’s factory for a few days and you’re on the right track. So you can throw those misconceptions of it being a boring exhibition out the door, then. 

That’s bottomless bubbly, Bloody Mary’s, vino or beer to really throw you into those weekend feels. 

Famous for her luxury bags and quirky accessories, iconic Brit designer Anya Hindmarch has been responsible for many an ‘it’ bag in her day. But, in a huge plot twist as part of her AW18 collection, Hindmarch has released a limited-edition range of candles, aptly named ‘Anya Smells’.

Remember those old make-over movies where the boy takes off the girl’s glasses and it turns out she was beautiful all along? (#chauvinism #superficial) Well its time to take the proverbial glasses off your living room and let its hair down, because it can be beautiful if you just give it a chance.

It turns out that what used to get delivered to you in a brown paper bag with your name stamped on it all those years ago can really say a lot about a person. 

This staple brand has just dropped a new Gum Block collection to add to their line of never-ending classics by adding a modern twist to things.

Rockstar (the crew behind Grand Theft Auto) has just dropped a glorious, 4K, 6-minute gameplay trailer for the hotly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. 

​Welcome back, guys. It’s nice to see that you care enough about your lives to keep coming back. It seems there’s a lot happening in your lives atm, and as usual, we’ve cooked up some solid, inspirational advice (courtesy of our magical universe powers) that you should definitely take. Here’s what this week has in store for you.  

If you haven’t already seen Wardrobe.NYC plastered all over your Insta-feed, let me catch you up to speed. Power couple Christine Centenera and Josh Goot launched the label in December 2017, and it's become a cult smash with LA celebs like Kim K. 

A new Boutique Hotel is opening in NYC and they’re offering $89 rooms. Run don’t walk.

Time to empty those savings accounts, guys. The Meredith Line-Up for 2018 has been announced, and it's a bit of a doozy. 

Dumplings have been getting a lot of attention in Perth lately with Michelin starred dumpling joints and brewery-slash-yum-cha spots opening, but one thing that we can all agree has been missing is grab-n-go dumplings. Until now that is, because Dumplings & Duck has just opened its doors at the brand new fresh food precinct at Belmont Forum—east siders rejoice!

We’re 100% calling this the beauty look of the summer.

If you needed another excuse to escape winter and head to Bali, Tropicola is it. The brand new beach club from the guys behind Seminyak's iconic Motel Mexicola will be sitting pretty on Seminyak Beach by August 2018—giving Mount Agung plenty of time to settle down so we can actually get there!

Being vegan is kinda tricky. You find that a bunch of random things you’ve never looked twice at are, in fact, not vegan. For example, tattoo ink can be made from charred animal bones. Um, excuse me?

Starbucks ain't the only internet hub around.

In case you aren’t familiar with God’s greatest gift to man, it’s mac & cheese. In fact, you’ve probably heard your non-vegan mates carry on about it, usually when they’re about twelve Furphys deep and scrolling through UberEATS at a speed of seven venues a second. 

Because a tall, dark and handsome Pablo is waiting for you.

Everyone knows that older siblings are guinea pigs. Yes, they often have ridiculous bedtimes, and alright sure, they pretty frequently get handballed the responsibility of raising their brothers and sisters, but there are actually a long list of perks that come with ditching the womb first, and they have nothing to do with height.

​We know that places like New York City, Miami and LA are on your bucket list. Hell, they’re on ours! But remember that America is a HUGE place (one of five countries bigger than Australia #funfact) and it has heaps of non-touristy places that are 100% worth your time.

It turns out that what used to get delivered to you in a brown paper bag with your name stamped on it all those years ago can really say a lot about a person. 

Happy August, guys. It’s nice to see that you’re brave enough to keep coming back. We’ve been working tirelessly with the wind and the rain and whatever other magic sh*t it takes to predict your future this week, and they’re not looking too bad (or are they).

Choose between hitting the bar or sweating up a storm on the barre is a thing of the past thanks to nightclub-esque workout classes, the latest fitness trend that is quickly becoming the healthier way to get lit.

It’s no secret that we live in the most beautiful country on earth. From our sweeping coastlines, rugged mountain ranges, ferny forests and open plains, New Zealand has everything you could ever want and so much more. With so much beauty on offer, it would be a shame for you to miss any of it, so we’ve rounded up 10 of New Zealand’s most beautiful spots that you might not even know existed.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but it shouldn’t.

Okay ladies and gents it’s time for some #realtalk. Humans buy about one million plastic bottles per minute. Oh, and worldwide, only 10-13% of plastic items are recycled. The vast majority of plastic is accumulating in landfills or being tossed into the environment as litter and much of it is ending up in the oceans.

Attention Perth wine buffs! Wines of While has been in the making for a while now, so I'm sure you're all very excited to hear that it has finally opened its doors today.

It’s that time of the month, guys. We’re chucking on our top hats, polishing our opera glasses and getting some good ol’ fashioned culture. Some people think art and theatre are the cultural equivalent of eating your greens—but who cares? Greens are good for you. They have vitamins and stuff. And they taste great when you cover them in pork and oyster sauce...were getting side-tracked.

If there’s one thing we love more than food, it’s shopping. That’s why we let out a collective squeal when we heard the High Tea Party was rolling into town! Just what is The High Tea Party? Glad you asked. It’s an uber exclusive event popping up at The Crowne over two very, very glamourous days.  So if manicures and champagne sounds like a perfect day out to you, then you’re going to want to stop what you’re doing and grab your tickets right here.

Meat-lovers, listen up!

Yep, that’s right—grab your besties and run to your nearest Mecca because the whole Max range has been switched up, improved and is now proudly 100% vegan and cruelty free. 

​It’s cold, we know. Perth is basically a giant icicle right now. But we’ve got you covered. Mama’s Matzo Ball Chicken Soup. Whipped mash with gravy. Black Garlic Ramen. The choices are endless. But to make sure you’re only eating the best of the west, here are Perth’s best meals to thaw your frosty winter hearts.

#urbancultureis

Crab lovers unite! The legends at Fish Boss are turning up the heat with their very own southern Louisiana style Crab Shack (complete with bibs and hand buckets) at Yagan Square this August.

Winter is well and truly here, guys. Now is not the time to be frolicking outside, being adventurous. Now is the time to *embrace* all the lazy you hold inside you, cocoon yourself in nineteen blankets and glue yourself to the nearest screen.

Nothing gets us hyped more than a good documentary - it's basically all the fun of a classic Netflix binge, but you get to feel like a #intellectual at the end of it. 

If you thought gin drinkers were sexy, gin cheese lovers are damn next level

And it friggin' works.

ICYMI, Turbo Espresso has opened up in Northbridge and they are whipping up some of the most ridiculously beautiful breakfasts we've ever seen.

Just weeks after opening Hadiqa at Hibernian Place, Andy Freeman is back at it, this time with burgers and milkshakes at his new burger bar Big Bopper.

The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a cheeky bit of historical fiction. Nothing captures the imagination like the secret dramas of the English court or the glitz and the glamour of the 1920’s. While a TV show is all well and good, actually reading a piece of historical fiction just takes things to a whole new level, letting you completely immerse yourself in a whole new world.

The legends over at Bright Tank Brewing Co have created not one, but four beery delicious cocktails and you're going to want to try at least a couple of them.

London is old news team.

Public Service Announcement! Perth boutique Coco and Lola is having a MASSIVE warehouse sale and it's happening right freaking now!

Spoiler alert: it’s delish.

If craft brews don't get you all hopped up and excited, then you should probably leave now, but if they do, I'm guessing you'll be very excited to hear about Island Brewhouse which has just opened at Elizabeth Quay.

If you’re like me and completely fascinated by things you have no scientific or technical understanding of, then you’ll be absolutely psyched for this cool space phenomenon that’s about to occur unofficially known as the ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’. If you haven’t heard about it by now, well, to be honest you’ve come to the wrong place for the proper run down on what the heck is actually happening.

No, this is not an image of the new Beats By Dre offering, nor is it some vibrating facial cleanser (though, we are fans of those). No, friends, this is the 2018 adaptation of your hardworking hairbrush. The Rolls Royce of hair, if you will. Deep breaths and take it all in for a moment.

Including when and where you can see it in Perth, and why the moon will be red.

For a surefire whale of a time.

Hosted by the legends at Caves House, Yalls Summer Fest is coming at you on Saturday 1 December and these guys are not messing around when it comes to the music.

I’m not really sure how we got here, but welcome. The food universe has thrown cruffins, milo martinis and turducken benedict at you and it still wasn’t enough. So, we’ve ventured to the ends of the Instagram earth to find you something that’ll really make mum and dad scoff and withdraw any and all financial support—the mighty rainbow toastie.

Just in case you needed yet another reason to visit our fave foodie hub, Yagan Square is now cooking up exciting new dishes on the last Thursday of each month.

Turn off Netflix and put on your finest activewear because working out just got 150% more fun thanks to RIDE with KTX.

Guess what guys, one of our all time fave food trucks—Comida Do Sul—is planning on opening a small bar in South Fremantle and let's just say we're flippin' excited.

Just when we thought Perth's dumpling scene had peaked, we find out that Shy John—a two storey yum cha joint AND brewery—will be opening in Perth at Yagan Square this August.

If you’re a follower of all things #health and #goodvibes, you might have seen crystal water and crystal water bottles pop up on the ‘gram. Fruit-infused water is so 2017, gemstones are where it’s at. 

​If there’s one thing we know it’s this: when truffle season rolls around, us Melburnians can’t get enough. Truffle fries, truffle burgers, truffle festivals and now…truffle gin.

Think cinnamon and orange peel to spice-up your whiskey.

If there’s one thing that America got right, it’s the food and these days Perth is getting it right too.

Say it with me: Endless. Melted. Cheese.

Ah, we meet again, friends. Welcome back and congratulations on making it through another chilly, miserable winter week. As usual, we’ve worked tirelessly with the universe, the solar system and mother nature to bring you your weekly predictions. Not surprisingly, they’re a bit miserable for a few of you… sorry.

We’ve got your monthly round-up of the month’s best silver-screen offerings, and damn do they look bloody good!

‘Tis the season to not shave your legs and cover it up with stockings.

A house is not a home without artwork. The right pieces don’t just set the tone of your home, they also say something about you, and help you express who you are, and feel grounded in your space. So investing in some quality pieces that you love is important, and can be a lot of fun. That said, we don’t always want to ‘invest’ quite as much money as what all the lust-worthy pieces we see on Insta are going to set us back.

Dandelyans is coming to Perth for ONE NIGHT ONLY in August! That's right, James Wheeler and Will Meredith of Dandelyan will be teaming up with one of our favourite new Perth bars, Tiny's, to create a night of some of the best damn drinks you'll ever taste—all accompanied by delicious eats of course.

Hold on to your hats Perth, because we've just found out that Tim Ho Wan is opening in Perth at the new Raine Square in September.

Splendour In The Grass is taking centre stage this weekend in good ol’ Byron Bay, which means some of Australia’s loosest units will be converging in the one crusty paddock for a full weekend of glorious delinquency.

We’re (almost) half way through this frosty hell we call winter (just because the sun is out doesn’t make it warm. Fact) and our skin’s dewy post-summer glow has all but been ravaged by icy winds, office air-conditioning and ‘sub’-zero temps.

It's something everyone needs to put on their bucket list. Here’s a list of where to go hot air ballooning in New Zealand!

From the streets of Tokyo, UNIQLO is finally coming to Perth. Credit cards at the ready, shoppers!

ICYMI, QV1 got an ATM that dispenses sweet goodness (of the edible kind, not the cash kind soz) last month, and after three verrrry successful activations, we hear it's going to be back in business tomorrow!

For years we’ve been told by Science, “There’s no magic cure for a hangover. Only time shall set you free.” Well Science can suck a raw egg protein shake and a couple of Nurofen tablets, because there’s a new hangover wonder drug on the Australian market that’ll allegedly let us smash Jaeger bombs and still come up smiling. It’s called Rejoove. Because it will Rejoovenate you. Yeah...

Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left to do is snuggle up with a good book and a hot Milo (that’s one part milk, 6 parts Milo, 9 parts marshmallow). 

If there’s one thing that’s obvious in Perth, it’s that we love our food on wheels. Much to our delight, Perth’s food truck scene is showing no signs of slowing down – the hard part now is simply keeping up. From fresh and zesty tacos and bowls to saucy, sloppy burgers and everything in between, Perth’s food trucks are rolling up all over the place with flavours from all over the world in tow. Feast your eyes on this list of Perth’s best food trucks.

It came out two days ago and we’re already hooked.

The Dry July recipes by Claire Turnbull use all natural ingredients and SodaStream sparkling water, not only are they delish but also healthy!

The island of Vis off the coast of Croatia is holiday goals.

Big news this morning guys. Australia is getting its first ever dedicated, bricks and mortar Harry Potter store, and it’ll be open at the end of the month.

You mean you’ve never been?

When Mount Lawley’s coffee strip got officially full, the cafe scene at the Highgate end of Beaufort Street started proliferating and we’re pretty happy about it. A handful of excellent cafes dot the tiny suburb, offering places of repose for shoppers and bona fide destinations alike.

Wildflower (aka one of Australia's best restaurants) has just announced a series of exclusive and one-time only collaborative culinary experiences to be staged over two days—10 and 11 August—which will see Wildflower executive-chef-slash-flavour-extraordinaire Jed Gerrard collaborate with internationally renowned and award-winning chef Chele Gonzalez.

The problem with Tinder is that it’s a lot. A lot of swiping to find your matches, and a lot of people on there. Like, basically everyone. 

Making your life easier one fast-food order at a time.

Any place that has a whole menu crafted around a one-handed approach so you can eat while holding a beer or sipping on cocktail is a big YES from us! Their dirty double burger with double the meat, cheese, lettuce, pickles and their secret burger sauce has had us falling in love hard and fast—we must know what this secret sauce is! We warn you now The Guildford’s food and drink menu feels a lot like a cupids arrow to your heart.

Safe space, guys, when Netflix first announced back in 2017 it had Sabrina The Teenage Witch on the cards for a remake we wondered how it could possibly match the original series’ nostalgic 90s vibes?

Hands up who loves (read: desperately needs) a holiday? Hands up who needs a cheap holiday? That’s what we thought. Well, folks, we’ve got some freakin’ huge news for then: Flight Centre’s infamous travel expo is heading to town this weekend only, and you can grab a seriously impressive discount on your trip.

​You’ve all seen videos of some legend scraping molten raclette cheese onto other delicious things like potato, charcuterie and baguettes floating around the internet, but I’m sure you’re wondering where you can get this heavenly dish in Perth—wonder no more.

This new collection, which has officially landed Down Under, is “a tribute to the beloved R&B icon and the generation she inspired.”

The plastic bag ban is in full force, so it’s time to stock up on your reusable shopping bags. Single use plastic bags come from petroleum (a finite world resource) and have some pretty nasty effects when they get into the environment.

Glory Bowls is sitting pretty on Calais Road in Scarborough and considering how new it is (it only opened in June), I was shocked at how busy it was when I popped in for a mid-week lunch recently. It’s pretty clear this place is exactly what the locals have been patiently waiting for.

Guys, we know how much you love avocados. Avocado burgers, smashed avo and even avocado gelato. But what if we told you that you could go out and score yourself a massive 1.5kg avocado? That's enough for 20 servings of avo on toast (or just one, if you're me).

Havana, ooh na-yass! Okay, so we’re not needing to bring you up to speed on the song. (You know the one.) Camila Cabello’s 2018 smash has been the song to our commuting lives this year.

ICYMI, astrofashion is totally a thing.

We’ve all grown up being told breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that we absolutely must eat every three hours and carry snacks at all times to avoid hanger, but recently experts have changed their tune.

Winter weather makes people do some crazy things—some good, some bad, some downright life changing. This is an example of the latter. The legends down at Eagle Bay Brewing are about to release an Imperial Donut Stout in partnership with Mary Street Bakery, Mane Liquor and WA artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers. If ‘Imperial Donut Stout’ just sounds like gibberish with a pinch of cinnamon thrown in to you, we’ve got the low down on what exactly has gone into this beer of all beers and what you can expect to experience when you throw it down your gullet.

And we’re all kids again.

If you can't manage a trip to Uluru in the next year or so, you're in luck, because WA is getting it's very own Field of Light: Avenue of Honour down in Albany from October 2018 until April 2019.

We’re almost through the third quarter of the 2018 financial year, which means there are throngs of YoPros (a.k.a. young professionals) lugging millions of dollars worth of Apple products around Australia’s major cities every single day. And what better to wrap your Macbook in than a coupla hundred dollars worth of designer threads??

Presenting our most important recipe to date—cat wine.

Gosh life is pretty good, don't you think? Just last week it was World Chocolate Day, and now we find out that National Fry Day is this Friday (Friesday) 13 July—what a time to be alive.

South siders, we've got some very sweet news for you. East Freo gem Ari & Esmay is holding a cake eating competition on 28 July and we know you're already drooling, aren't you?

Listen up Perth, MOP Doughnuts at 140 in Perth is giving away FREE doughnuts so if you work in the city, you might want to get your doughnut loving butts down there on the double.

If you, like us, love nothing more than downing a cold one, then gee whiz do we have some good news for you. For the first time ever, the Perth Royal Beer Awards are going to be open to the public, so you can expect one big beer extravaganza this weekend.

Mention Bib & Tucker, and images of classic Indian Ocean summer sunsets and Sunday brunch probably come to mind—but this quintessential Perth eatery is upping its winter game this year with a series of special, curated dining events ranging from a vegan degustation to a ‘nose to tail’ dinner.

One stroll through the Pleasure Gardens during Fringe Festival and it's pretty obvious that us Perthlings love a good Silent Disco. Which is why we thought you might want to know about Perth's first silent disco nightclub, Hush Y'all.

We’ve been in touch with the stars again and the holy gods and whatever else we need to in order to bring you your weekly predictions.

Good God, people. It’s just a bloody TV show. And before you @ me telling me I can’t possibly begin to appreciate if I’ve never watched it, please know that I know you’re right.

If there’s one thing we’re passionate about here at The Urban List (besides eating our body weight in food and knocking back delicious cocktails on the regs) it’s nailing down a skincare regime that won’t break us the hell out. So, with that in mind, we’ve rounded up all the tried and true products that have never steered us wrong.

Ready for it.

You know, to fill that Love Island-shaped void.

After six weeks of watching a dozen micro influencers doused in eleventeen layers of Bondi Express tan smash lips, hurl fat slurs and collectively desecrate the relationship standards of an entire generation of young girls, we now eagerly await the crowning of Australia’s most dysfunctional king and queen.

We’ve taken the guesswork out of your next visit to the shoe department.

This Saturday 7 July marks the most wonderful day of the year. It’s World Chocolate Day, which means you’re more than justified to eat your bodyweight in any kind of smooth, velvety chocolate you can get your hands on.

There are certain reboots that should remain frozen in the frames of time. Half the time a remake never, ever is as good as the original, so it’s best left the heck alone. Well, most of the time, anyway…

With the end of this epic clusterf*ck well and truly in site, and Millie safe back home on Australian soil, there’s very little to start punch ups over in the villa at the moment but Grant and Eden will have a jolly crack, don’t you bloody worry. 

This is not a drill people! Gazette in Perth is dishing up chocolate gnocchi to celebrate the holiest of days—World Chocolate Day!

Whether it’s in your yoghurt or on the stage, culture is good for you. Get your monthly dose in July: there’s a Harry Potter spin-off play; and a Jaws screening on the Thames;  and film festivals coming out the wazoo. Your eyeballs will thank you.

Neighbourhood gem is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days but the cliché really is true when it comes to Perth Italian restaurant, La Lola.

ICYMI Yacht Week is the floating paradise of your dreams.

It was deliciously bad enough that Pennywise hit our screens last year in what was arguably the most scary movie but now we hear the evil clown is making a comeback this year.

​It’s 3pm—prime snacking time—but there are just a few problems: you’re bored senseless of your standard green apple, you’re hangry and you’re about to flip your keyboard and walk straight out of the office door unless you eat something soon.

Grant cries, Tayla cries, Erin cries... you get it. 

The most tense dumping yet.

Is all that Netflix binging making your brain go numb? Feel like everything you’re watching is pure trash? (We're looking at you, Love Island). Well, we've got the fix And it doesn’t involve going outside (it’s much too cold). It involves switching your reality show garbage for some sweet documentaries.

Yeah, they got you (all of you).

You won’t even need binoculars to spot it.

We’ve officially clocked our last lap of the loony speedway and the end of this erotic nightmare is well and truly in sight.