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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Get Wickified at Crown Theatre
From Thursday 19 December
We’ve already been blessed with the big screen version of Wicked this year, but if you just can’t wait to see how Elphaba and Glinda’s story ends there’s good news. The stage show lands at Crown Theatre this week, for a strictly limited time run. Join the more than 67 million people worldwide who have gotten lost in the world of Wicked over its incredible two-decade run on stages around the globe.
Plus, there’s plenty of incredible restaurants and bars at Crown for a pre or post-show bite to eat.
Fringe Is Here!
Friday 17 January - Sunday 16 February
Fringe officially lands in Perth this week, bringing all things dazzling, debaucherous and downright death-defying with it. As per usual, the line up is epic but also extensive, but it's a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and check out something new.
Need some help narrowing down your options? Check out our editor’s round up of shows she’s already nabbed tickets to.
Catch A Match At HSBC SVNS
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 January
Get ready for Perth’s most action-packed summer event and some of the most thrilling games on the global rugby calendar. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sport, Perth’s HSBC SVNS promises a thrilling atmosphere, a world-class competition, and a celebration of all things scrums and conversions. See our Aussie Olympic stars in action on the pitch, roam the epic food markets, dance the day away to resident DJs at the Beach Club and soak up that unforgettable HSBC SVNS vibe all weekend long. Fancy dress is up to you but we strongly advise you grab your mates and get amongst the good time.
Pre Game For Hottest 100 At Mojo’s
Friday 24 January
Mojo’s is getting a jump on the Hottest 100 fun this year, holding a Friday night pres to kick off the long weekend. A line up of musical talent, including Playlunch, Sophian and Coco Elise, will bring festival vibes for your Friday night.
Countdown The Hottest 100 at CBH
Saturday 25 January
Heated debates over the final rankings of Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown are an Australian rite of passage, and one the Cottesloe Beach Hotel is happy to help with. Grab a spot on the verandah bar this Saturday to enjoy the year’s biggest music event. There’ll be tears and triumphs as Australia’s top musical talent battle it out for that coveted number one spot, but you can sit back and enjoy over some ice cold drinks.
Or At With Triple Header In Fremantle
Saturday 25 January
All good things come in threes, so Running With Thieves, Gage Roads And Little Creatures have teamed up to celebrate both the Triple J Hottest 100 and the GABS Craft Beer Hottest 100 all day long. Plus, you can bar hop between them to your heart’s content with a free hop-on-hop-off CAT bus running between the venues.
Running With Thieves’ Big Backyard Bash is the perfect way to kick off your day, with beers flowing from 9am. Plus, there’ll be snag rolls and backyard cricket in the beer garden to enjoy between pints.
Then Kick On At The Indian Ocean Hotel
Saturday 25 January
Keep the party going until late, with the Indian Ocean Hotel this year’s home of the Hottest 100 Kick Ons party. A line up of local and interstate acts, including Sprinter, Playlunch and King Ibis, will keep the vibes going after the official countdown ends.
Club Bottomless At Good Company
Saturday 25 January
Tennis club elegance meets down and dirty disco at the upcoming special ‘Summer Serves’ edition of Good Company’s Club Bottomless, a celebration of all things tennis and summer sports to farewell the Australian Open for another year. Embrace the aesthetic and dress to impress - think sporty fits and chic tennis dresses with a hint of disco flair.
As for the bottomless offering? You’ll be treated to two-hours of free flowing cocktails and prosecco, alongside a three-course menu. Start with housemade, stone baked bread, served with accoutrements like whipped ricotta, pesto hummus, and a grape tomato and kalamata olive salad. For mains there’s grilled chicken with nduja and feta, and hazelnut chocolate donut bites to finish.
This one is guaranteed to serve.
Chow Down On All You Can Eat Dumplings
Saturday 25 January
Bottomless may be the only way to experience Miss Chow’s dumplings, because one serve is never enough. IYKYK. Thankfully, their Claremont iteration, Miss Chow’s Petit, understands this, and is throwing a bottomless dumpling banquet this Saturday, giving you 90 minutes to enjoy the delicacies. It’s a perfect Saturday long lunch to enjoy with friends.
Hit The Arbor For A Bottomless Brunch Or A Saturday Sesh
Saturday 25 January
Kick off your Saturday the right way with a leisurely boozy brunch at The Old Synagogue's The Arbor, including two hours of free-flowing cocktail jugs and bubbles. Personally, we've got our eye on the Blooming Apple jug, an apple vodka, elderflower, apple, lime and mint concoction. Foodwise, expect a three-course meal complete with share plate starters like hot honey-glazed popcorn chicken and bbq corn ribs, or wood roasted nam jim jaew chicken or a mortadella baguette for mains.
Not an early bird? Not a problem. Come 2pm the vibes are kicked up a notch for a feel good Saturday sesh featuring the same bottomless cocktail jugs and fizz, as well as wine and draught beer. Chow down on three rounds of share plates, including dishes like woodfired bread with whipped chilli ricotta, mac and cheese croquettes with truffle mayo, and peanut and white chocolate parfait for dessert.
If you want to really make a day of it, hit up both, then head downstairs to the basement when the party kicks on until late.
Smash Japanese Sours At Up To No Goodies
Saturday 25 January
90 minutes of unlimited Japanese sours to start your Saturday night? Where do we sign up? Goody Two’s is delivering a banger of a Saturday evening deal, with an hour and half of fruity Japanese sours, plus beers, bubbles and fried chicken. What’s not to love?
Grab Some Incredible Local Food At The Subi Night Markets
Saturday 25 January
Having officially made their return for the sunny season, you’ll often find us at the Subi Night Markets on a Saturday night. There’s a tonne of incredible food stalls slinging all kinds of cuisines, and local distiller Spirit of Little Things Gin is on hand to pour perfect summer tipples. Plus, the preloved and vintage clothing market is a thrifters dream, and you’re within walking distance of Subi’s amazing restaurants to kick on.
Margaritaville!
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 January
Celebrate all things tequila with the return of Margaritaville!. Whether you like it sweet, salty, spicy or blended, there's a drink for everyone at this two-day party dedicated to everyone's favourite tequila-based tipple. This 48-hour booze-palooza kicks off on Saturday 25 January, and there's plenty to get excited about.
So what's on? There's the self-guided Margaritaville Adventure, a leisurely four-hour boozy lunch experience. Peruse the Precinct's venues, sip on tequila-based bevs at each bar, get your Margaritaville Passport stamped along the way, and finish up with some fresh Mexican-inspired eats for lunch.
Servo will also be mixing things up. On Saturday, its Eterno bottomless afternoon will level up with more tequila (of course) and a Mexican-style set menu of guacamole, pork belly tacos, kingfish, peri peri chicken, fried brussel sprouts and mango empanadas. You’ll get the usual two hours of endless cocktail refills, with options like a Margarita Fizz, Rhubarb and Sumac Paloma, Bloody Shiraz Spritz, Yuzu and Peach Spritz, as well as prosecco, tap beers and cider.
Then on Sunday, Oyster Club gets a Latino makeover. Think the usual unlimited oysters, paired with bottomless Tommy’s margaritas (alongside a menu of other banging cocktails), plus DJs on deck to close out your weekend with the right vibes.
Get Loose At Lucy Luu
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January
With bottomless specialty cocktails, like a zingy yuzu spritz or lychee martini, alongside wine, beer, and a gorgeous Asian fusion menu, this is a bottomless to get excited about. Foodwise, think slow cooked coconut beef cheek curry, crispy chicken with five spice salt and truffle fried rice, plus share starters, perfect to Get Loose With Lucy every Saturday and Sunday.
Bottomless At The Lookout
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January
The Lookout is bringing bottomless back to Scarborough, with a difference. Treat yourself to two hours of share style plates, like truffle mushroom arancini, mini chicken tacos and hummus with Turkish bread, alongside chocolate profiteroles and raspberry cheesecake bites.
To wash it all down, the team is rolling out their iconic Tequila Truck, offering customisable margaritas with your choice of rim and garnish, plus free flowing wine and bubbles. With a few margs in you, you’ll be ready to hit the dance floor, which is open until late.
Cafe del Sunday Launches @ The Beaufort
Sunday 26 January
Another day, another incredible collab to get around. Bringing a taste of the Amalfi Coast to Mt Lawley, The Beaufort has announced its new Cafe del Sunday series, so you can spend your Sundays sipping through $12 spritzes and Malfy gin jugs.
Lean into the Euro summer vibes with a dedicated Paella station and Mediterranean charcuterie boards, as well as DJs spinning europop goodness and complimentary Ibizan festival face painting. The she-bang kicks off this long weekend, Sunday 26 January.
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