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August 2008 Events in Perth & Western Australia

• 22 July to 2 August 2008 - The Pitch - Peter Houghton's satirical one-man show about trying to 'crack' Hollywood.  Tickets: Standard $35, Concession $30, Groups 6+ $28, Students $20, book online.  Subiaco Arts Centre.
   
• 2 and 3 August 2008 - ABBAnanza Abba Tribute Concert fundraiser for a little girl with Infantile Batten's disorder.  At The Don Russell Performing Arts Centre in Forest Lakes Shopping Centre Complex, Murdoch Road Thornlie.
   
• 6 August (Wednesday) 2008 - Morning Melodies - A Matinée with Pascale - Monthly concerts for the young at heart. Concert goes from 10.30am to 11.30am followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the day's performers. Tickets $19 include morning tea, book online or phone 9484 1133. His Majesty's Theatre, 825 Hay Street, Perth.
   
• 8 to 24 August 2008 - Olympic Games in Beijing, China. (See our Beijing Olympics page.)
   
• 14 August to 7 September 2008 - City of Joondalup Eisteddfod - 2,000 performers in 150 sub-sections covering singing, drama, public speaking and instrumental music. A selection of the winning performers will participate in a Winners' Concert on Friday September 19th and also at an Eisteddfod Highlights Concert within the popular Sunday Serenades Concert Series on October 19. Entries open 19th May entry forms available on the City of Joondalup website.
   
• 14 August (Thursday) 2008 - YV presents Comedy Lounge - Comedy event to raise funds for Variety. Tickets $15. 8pm, Charles Hotel, North Perth. 18+, dress code applies. For tickets call 0403 991 732.
   
• 15 to 17 August 2008 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 16 August (Saturday) 2008 - The Beverly Agricultural Show - Traditional country show that showcases local produce and creations including livestock, machinery, shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, Beute Ute competition, animal nursery, equestrian events, sideshow alley and 'Horses vs. Humans' race. Beverley Recreation Grounds, 10am - 4pm. Entry Adults $8, Children $4, Conc $5. Phone Fleta on 9646 0668 or email fleta [at] inkosi.com.au for details.
   
• 16 to 24 August 2008 - National Science Week
   
• 16 to 31 August 2008 - Far Away - Surreal play set in the near future in a totalitarian state. Tickets $45, Concession $40, Student $20, book online.  Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth. For more information contact Chantelle Iemma on (08) 6389 0311.
   
  
• 17 August (Sunday) 2008 - Curtin University of Technology Open Day
   
• 17 August (Sunday) 2008 - Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga Annual Community Fair - family event with multicultural displays, dancing, clowns, fair ground activities, craft, food, novelty stalls and entertainment. Proceeds go towards community projects. Free. 10am to 3.30pm. Ballajura Community College Oval, Corner of Illawarra Crescent & Cassowary Drive, Ballajura. For more information please call Dale Chaplin on 9247 5055.
   
• 21 August (Thursday) 2008 - MGT Perform From A Dream - Internationally acclaimed guitar masters Wolfgang Muthspiel, Slava Grigoryan and Ralph Towner come together again as MGT to weave their unique musical magic. This once only Perth performance is part of an Australian national tour to celebrate their debut CD From A Dream. 8pm, Octagon Theatre, Uni of WA. Tickets $49 conc / $69 adult. Book online or call 9484 1133.
   
• 22 August (Friday) 2008 - Daffodil Day - support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation. For more information call 1300 65 65 85. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 30 & 31 August 2008 - WA Sleddog Sports Association Dwellingup Sleddog Race - Race 2 at Dwellingup, spectators welcome. 
   
• 31 August 2008 - Hills Womens Hockey Association 60th Anniversary - The Hills Women's Hockey Association (Perth) are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. If you are a former player, please contact us so an invitation can be posted with more details. Phone Hayla Reinholdtsen on (08) 9255 1526.  (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 31 August (Sunday) 2008 - City to Surf is the largest community sporting event in WA and all proceeds go directly to Activ Foundation, helping us to support people with disability and their families in Western Australia.
   
• To be confirmed 2008 - Melville Community Arts Awards
  

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