Whats On in Perth Events in Perth Western Australia in February

February 2010 Events in Perth and Western Australia

23 January to 10 February 2010 - The Sapphires - Presented by the Black Swan State Theatre Company. The play is set in 1969. The McCrae sisters are performing as a Supremes cover band in St Kilda when they are discovered by a talent scout. Tickets are $54.50 for adults, $44.50 for concession, and $19.95 for students. Performing at the Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth. To book tickets visit Bocs.
28 November 2009 to 13 February 2010 - YMCA HQ’s Summer Skate Series - Skate competitions will be held in skate parks across Western Australia. Competition categories include 15 and under (boys and girls), 18 and under boys, 18 and under girls, and open (includes 18 and under sponsored boys and girls). For dates of qualifying rounds visit YMCA HQ.
24 November 2009 to 14 March 2010 - Moonlight Cinema - An outdoor cinema screening new release, classic, and cult films in Synergy Parklands at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
1 February (Monday) 2010 - School Term 1 begins in Western Australian schools (see AU school holiday dates)
2 to 7 February 2010 - A Spiritual Awakening - Public Talk - A series of public talks by Behram Ghista presented by the Nembutsu Centre. Tickets are $25. Tuesday 2 February from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - The Spiritual Awakening, Wednesday 3 February from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - The Calling, and 6 and 7 February from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm - You Can Be Phenomenal. Held at Workspace Unlimited, 139 Claremont Cres, Swanbourne. To register, contact 0404 653 222.
4 to 13 February 2010 - Side by Side by Sondheim - The Studio WhipLash Theatre brings the musical revue, Side by Side by Sondheim to celebrate the work of the world’s greatest composer-lyricist in his 80th birthday year: Stephen Sondheim. Featuring a dazzling array of songs from classic musicals such as West Side Story, Gypsy, and A Little Night Music.
3 February (Wednesday) 2010 - A Very Australian Yarn - General Peter Cosgrove - General Peter Cosgrove will talk about social and demographic challenges and opportunities in maintaining the momentum of the resource boom. Tickets are $10. 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the University of Western Australia. To book tickets contact UWA Extension on 6488 2433.
4 February (Thursday) 2010 - Subiaco vs. WA All Stars Charity Game - Subiaco Football Club host the inaugural All-Stars Charity Game. Subiaco will compete against a WA All Stars side including police officer Matt Butcher, Australian pole-vaulter and Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Hooker, and 2005 Miss Australia winner Michelle Guy. Entry is a gold coin donation and all proceeds will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. 6.30 pm at the Medibank Stadium.
4 to 21 February 2010 - 8th Annual Bohemian Nights - An outdoor film festival presented by the Film and Television Institute WA. The event includes Tropfest, the Over the Fence Comedy Festival, and Bohemian Shorts, Fremantle’s first film competition. Gates open at 6.30 pm with screenings starting at 7.30 pm at Princess May Park, 92 Adelaide St, Fremantle.
5 to 20 February 2010 - The Boys - The Boys follows the story of Brett’s return home from prison when, together with his brothers, they go on a drunken, resentment-filled rampage fuelled by the women in their lives. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for concession. Playing at 8.00 pm on February 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20 with a 2.00 pm matinee on February 7. Old Mill Theatre, Mends St, South Perth. To book contact 9367 8719.
5 February to 1 March 2010 - Perth International Arts Festival
6 February (Saturday) 2010 - St Jerome's Laneway Festival - An annual alternative music festival for 18+ only. Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge (see accommodation in Perth).
6 February (Saturday) 2010 - New Zealand (Waitangi) Day Celebrations - New Zealand's annual celebration of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty.
6 February (Saturday) 2010 - So You Think You Can't Drum? - A free Samba workshop for beginners hosted by The Sambanistas. 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Brighton Beach Reserve, Scarborough.
6 & 7 February 2010 - Busselton Jetty Swim - Includes activities and entertainment. The 3.6km swim will take place on Sunday 7 February. Participants can compete as individuals or in groups of two or three (see Busselton).
6 & 7 February 2010 - ANDA Coin, Banknote & Stamp Show - The annual show presented by the Australasian Numismatic Dealer’s Association features Australian and international coins, banknotes, stamps, covers, Olympic pins and other collectables. General entry is $10 for one day and $15 for two days. Concession entry is $8 for one day and $12 for two days. Open Saturday 6th February from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm and Sunday 7th February from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm in the Grand Ballroom 2, Burswood Convention Centre, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood.
12 February (Friday) 2010 - Father and Daughter Valentine Ball - Presented by Perth Children's Theatre for fathers and daughters (5 to 18 years). 6.45 pm in the Riverside Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel. To book tickets visit Bocs Ticketing.
12 February (Friday) 2010 - Twilight at Anzac Cottage - Ninety four years ago on February 12th 1916, during World War 1, the citizens of Mount Hawthorn arose at 4.30 am to begin work on the construction of Anzac Cottage. The building, almost completed on that day, was built as a home for a returned wounded soldier and as a memorial for those who fought at Gallipoli. Join in with the free celebrations from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm at Anzac Cottage, 38 Kalgoorlie St, Mount Hawthorn. For more information contact 0411 44 55 82.
12 to 14 February 2010 - West End Festival - Celebrate West Perth with fashion parades, dancing, dining, movies, comedy, and music.
- 12 February (Friday) 2010 - Wild West Comedy Festival - Hosted by MC John Robertson, the evening of laughs kicks off with Tim Beckett, Cameron Davis and Michael Workman, and then followed by Andrea Gibbs and headlined by American Mike G. Tickets are $23.50 for adults and $19.50 for concession. 7.30 pm at the Melbourne Hotel, Cnr, Milligan and Hay St, West Perth. To book tickets visit Bocs Ticketing.
13 February (Saturday) 2010 - Over the Fence Short Film Festival - The 12th Over The Fence is a festival of 11 short comedy films from around the world. Presented by the Film and Television Institute WA. The festival includes a comedy debate (Dying is Easy - Comedy is Hard) that will start at 5.00 pm. The film festival starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for concession, and $10 for FTI members. To book tickets visit the Film and Television Institute.
14 February (Sunday) 2010 - Valentine's Day - For flowers, gifts and experiences see Valentine's Day.
14 February (Sunday) 2010 - V-Day - A global movement to stop violence against females.
14 February (Sunday) 2010 - Chinese New Year - 2010 is the year of the tiger. (For Chinese New Year party and costume ideas see Themes4Parties: Oriental).
- Chung Wah Lion Dancers - Two free Chinese New Year performances at 11.00 am at Northbridge Piazza and 2.00 pm at the Murray Street Mall.
14 February (Sunday) 2010 - Valentines Film Night on the River - Enjoy a romantic Valentines evening of Jazz by the river followed by a free film night from 8pm.
16 February (Tuesday) 2010 - Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday - Hosted by UnitingCare.
20 February (Saturday) 2010 - Rottnest Channel Swim - A 19.2km swim from Cottesloe Beach to Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island.
20 February (Saturday) 2010 - Summer School Picnic Concert - Out of Africa - A celebration of African music, drumming, and dance with the UWA Extension Summer School Choir, the Burundi Peace Choir, the Afrotonic Summer School Dancers, and the musical heartbeat of the Akwaaba Summer School Drummers. Entry is $39 for adults and $10 for children under 18. 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm in the grounds of the The University of Western Australia.
20 & 21 February 2010 - Perth Holiday and Travel Expo - 10.00 am to 4.30 pm at the Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom. Free onsite parking.
20 & 21 February 2010 - Perth International Beer Fest - The second annual Beer Fest will also feature live music, market stalls, and carnival rides. 12.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the Supreme Court Gardens.
*20 & 21 February 2010 - Remida Garage Sale - Remida Creative Reuse Centre is holding a garage sale of industrial discards and creative materials suitable for kids, teachers, art projects, architecture and theatre design, sewing groups, and more. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members and free for members. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Remida, 1 Prospect Place, West Perth.
21 February (Sunday) 2010 - Tropfest - Annual short film festival screened simultaneously in Australia's capital cities. 5.30 pm at the Bohemia Outdoor Cinema, Princess May Park, 92 Adelaide St, Fremantle.
21 February (Sunday) 2010 - Surf Circle for Sanctuaries - The second event of the Summer Sanctuary Series, Surf Circle for Sanctuaries, will be held on Cottesloe Main Beach. Participants will grab a board/noodle/anything to float on, paddle out and make a circle by joining hands to 'connect to protect'. Register at 10.00 am and meet at the rotunda at the northern end of the main car park. To attend, email wa [at] wilderenss.org.au For more information visit The Wilderness Society.
21 to 28 February 2010 - Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week - Aims to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and encourage Australians to register.
23 February (Tuesday) 2010 - Shake Your Family Tree - Unearth your family history, or learn more about how to, at this open day. Each National Archives' office will offer a range of activities including: talks, preservation workshops and demonstrations on how to use "RecordSearch" our online database.
24 February (Wednesday) 2010 - Teal Ribbon Day - Wear a teal ribbon on Teal Ribbon Day, Wednesday 24th February, to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to show your support for the work of Ovarian Cancer Australia. To purchase teal ribbons for you and your friends and family (minimum quantity of 5 at $2 each).
26 February to 1 March 2010 - Nannup Music Festival - In 2010 the festival is celebrating its 21st year. The festival is non-profit and features folk and world music, poetry, dance and street theatre in the town of Nannup, about 4 hours drive south of Perth.
26 February to 1 March 2010 - Perth Writers' Week - Part of the Perth Festival (for more writing festivals, see BCL Books).
27 February (Saturday) 2010 - Mardi Gras 2010 - A New Orleans-style festival of music and art presented by the Perth Blues Club.
27 February (Saturday) 2010 - Greening the Moo - A free family event including Junkadelic percussion band performances, drumming workshops, a children’s art and craft activity marquee, presentations by permaculture expert Dr Ross Mars and displays from local environmental groups. Reuther Park 10.00am-2.00pm. For more information contact Samantha Reece on 9754 6151.
28 February (Sunday) 2010 - Rare Disease Day - Aims to raise awareness about the impact rare diseases have on patients' lives.
28 February (Sunday) 2010 - Future Music Festival - An annual dance music festival for 18+ only. Ascot Racecourse (see accommodation in Perth).
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