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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
More What's on in Perth and Western Australia
What's on in Australia and New Zealand
- Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Adelaide
attractions including cinemas, concerts &
festivals, historical
sites,
exhibitions & galleries,
music festivals,
theatres
and Tours.
- Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Brisbane
attractions
including cinemas,
concerts and festivals, exhibits and
galleries,
theatre
and
tours.
See also events on the Gold
Coast, Sunshine
Coast &
North Queensland.
- Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Canberra
attractions including
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries, historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
- Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Darwin
attractions including
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries, historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
- Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Hobart attractions including
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres
and
tours.
- Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in
August. See
Melbourne attractions
including local
activities,
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
- Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Sydney attractions
including local activities,
cinema,
concerts &
festivals,
exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites,
theatre
and tours.
- New Zealand events, public and school holidays in
August. See New
Zealand experiences
including day tours,
rail tours
and package tours.
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Air Tours - day and extended air
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Cruises - enjoy a luxury wine cruise, see dolphins or save with a
sightseeing pass.
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Day Tours - sightseeing, wildlife tours,
full day tours to Albany, Wave Rock, the famous Pinnacles, even an air
safari to Monkey Mia
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Explore WA - explore Monkey
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Alice Springs, or head north to Broome and the Kimberleys.
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