Hours: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/170881803012938/

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'Inside the Little Kingdom', a solo exhibition of recent work by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah explores a search for identity, sorting through the cultural baggage of a childhood buried in faded memories and family lore that resonates from a time of absolutes. Abdullah rediscovers the stories of his own world buttressed within the finite walls of an urban Australian Muslim household, celebrating the tribal familiarity of toys and tales that still live somewhere between reality and the vivid fictions of childhood.

Hours: 8pm Tues & Thurs
Cost: $15 - $20
More Info: www.barefaced.com.au

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Honest, fearless and refreshingly entertaining, Perth’s regular story showcase returns to Summer Nights for six shows only.

Fresh from workshops with Brian Finkelstein (The Moth LA), catch old favourites and some new faces telling true tales.

All Summer Nights tix through The Blue Room $15!
More info: www.barefaced.com.au // www.blueroom.org.au

Tickets also available through www.fringeworld.com.au ($20)

Hours: 8pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/threestrikes

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On his 39th birthday Emmy Award-nominated writer Brian Finkelstein went on strike for the third time.

For months he walked in circles and ate lunches delivered by Jay Leno.

The Moth LA host brings his new show exclusively to Summer Nights.

Hours: 9pm
Cost: $20 - $25
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/occupied

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Friday night.
The ladies are hitting the town... Hard.

In a nightclub bathroom we meet a group of young women, linked only by their synchronised “pee” cycles.

Yet this hilarious situation is somehow dampened by the unexpected consequences of this “harmless” night out…

Hours: 6:30pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/thedaytheskyturnedblack

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Black Saturday. Firestorms equal to 1500 atomic bombs ravage Victoria.

Interviews with survivors inspired this award-winning story of courage, hope, and humour amidst the devastation of one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters.

“Enthralling” – New York Times.

Winner: Excellence in Solo Performance – FringeNYC & Sydney Fringe
Sydney Fringe People’s Choice Award.

Hours: 7pm Tues - Sun
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/missing

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Young Irish Jack grew up on the right side of town with the wrong frame of mind.

Missing is a story of surviving homelessness on London’s streets... and how easy it is to steal from department stores.

Directed by Michael McCall
Written by Sandi Buckley
Featuring James Helm

Hours: 9:30pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/laryngectomyparablesandhomilie

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The Renegades return with their heartfelt and controversial call to arms. This interactive performance installation is an attack on the worms that have dined for too long on the sacred ideals of free speech.

“Such skill, ferocity and courage… you had to sit up and take notice.” – The West Australian

Cost: 0
More Info: www.propel.org.au/projects/NYW2012

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After their huge success last year, Propel Youth Arts WA are very happy to announce that the KickstART Youth Markets will be back for National Youth Week 2012!

If you have wares to sell, such as clothing, jewelry, accessories, art, knick knacks, homewares or anything creative they would love to hear from you! To apply, head to their website, download the information sheet and fill out the online registration form.

The KickstART Youth Markets will take place in the Perth Cultural Centre on Saturday 21 April from 11am - 5pm.

All information regarding stall holders and National Youth Week can be found here http://www.propel.org.au/projects/NYW2012

The KickstART Youth Markets is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government, Youthbeyondblue and Propel Youth Arts WA.

Hours: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm or 3-hour marathon
Cost: $25 (4 shows in an hr) or $66 (full 12 show 3 hr programme)
More Info: www.proximityfestival.com

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12 artists // 12 spaces // 12 performances // 12 minutes // 12 times a day

Australia’s first micro-festival of one-on-one art. Proximity will transform every corner of The Blue Room Theatre building with 12 world premiere performances tailor-made for an audience of one.

Get up close and personal with theatre, dance and live-art in a radically intimate way.

Experience a private tap dance, go on a tandem bike ride, discover how sweet your life is, join THE UNION, test your limits with a game of strip poker, learn how to take a 3 minute shower or help prepare a 3 hour slowfood mini-banquette.

See 4 shows in an hour for $25 or experience all 12 over 3 hours for $66.

Tickets only available through The Blue Room Theatre box office
www.blueroom.org.au | Phone: 9227 7005 | In Person: 53 James St, Northbridge

Curators: James Berlyn and Sarah Rowbottam Provocateur: Kelli Mccluskey Artists: Claudia Alessi, James Berlyn, Janet Carter, Renae Coles, Russya Connor, Jackson Eaton, Jen Jamieson, Nikki Jones, Janette McGinty, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Rowbottam and Hellen Russo.

Hours: 4:00pm until 7:00pm
Cost: 0
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/274518072606731/

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Minute 36 will be returning to the William St Bird on Sunday January 29 to promote the release of their new video clip and single for THE SECRET.

The video clip for THE SECRET was filmed in Albany by the brilliant film maker Merlyn Moon. to celebrate its birth into the world (via youtube and the net). we are hosting a multimedia event with some highly talented WA artists.

FEATURING:

music from:
Goodnight Tiger
Fieltrip
and Minute 36

Films and music videos from:
(the amazing) Merlyn Moon
Tim Brade
and more to be announced

Photography works from:
Nicole Clissa
Ellie Greenham
Stefan Caramia

The trio toured to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to release the single late last year and THE SECRET has received airplay on triple J.

also appearing:
Thursday 26 - Australia day - Albany
Friday 27 - Bunbury
Saturday 28 - Northam

The Secret is on the facebook page as a free download.
the video clip will be up real soon.
hope to see you all soon

Hours: various session times
Cost: $12
More Info: www.insertcoins.com.au

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George Lucas, some love him, some hate him.

From Rotten Tomatoes.com:

The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself-one of the most passionately debated filmmakers of all time-many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas's cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions.

Session times below:
Sat 28 Jan @ 4:15 and 8:15pm

Sun 29 Jan @ 2:15pm

Thurs 2 Feb @ 7.45pm

Fri 3 Feb @ 8:45pm

Sat 4 Feb @ 4:15 and 8:15pm

Hours: Approx 2hrs 30 mins (incl. interval)
Cost: Standard $69.50 / Concession $54.50 / Previews $52.50 / Family Package $158 / Groups 8+ $53.50 (plus 1 free ticket for
More Info: www.bocsticketing.com.au/whats-on/686/white-divers-of-broome/

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Black Swan State Theatre Company presents

The White Divers of Broome
By Hilary Bell

28 January - 16 February 2012

World Premiere!

In the boom times of 1912 Broome, Sydney Pigott is a wealthy pearling master looking for a way around the White Australia Policy, anxious to keep his cheap Asian workers – and his high profits.

Webber, Sanders and Beasily are the cream of the British Navy deep sea divers. Hired by Pigott, they arrive in Broome naïvely convinced they’ll prove their skills when they hit the hazardous seas and collect the precious mother-of-pearl. But desperate Asian crews, shadowy alliances and the ruthless environment of Broome are against the white divers from the beginning.

From the brothels to the ballrooms to the deep seas, it’s a cutthroat world and trust is hard to find.

Inspired by the book of the same name by John Bailey, The White Divers of Broome is a celebration of boom time Broome and its exotic clash of cultures. Be captivated by a stirring account of greed, betrayal, loyalty and survival that resonates through the years.

“Hilary Bell will sweep you along in this epic and heartbreaking story, and take you back to a time when the racial and class relations in the exotic frontier town of Broome were watched by the entire country.” Kate Cherry

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA
Director: Kate Cherry
Featuring: Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Kylie Farmer [Kaarljilba Kaardn], Michelle Fornasier, Stuart Halusz, Sean Hawkins, Yutaka Izumihara, Miyuki Lotz, Greg McNeill, Kenneth Moraleda, Jo Morris, Tom O’Sullivan, Ian Toyne

Warning: Some coarse language and adult themes.

Bookings: BOCS Ticketing, ph (08) 9484 1133, Groups 8+ ph (08) 9321 6831, www.bocsticketing.com.au/whats-on/686/white-divers-of-broome/

More info: www.bsstc.com.au/the-2012-season/the-white-divers-of-broome/

Hours: 3pm - 7pm
Cost: Free
More Info: http://fringeworld.com.au/ticketing/EventDetails.aspx?EventGuid=7f254a0d-d4e4-49df-9dca-10225bf7f6cf

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The CRANKSTERS Rod and Kustom Club was formed in 2005 by a small group of dedicated mates who all had an interest in pre 65 Rods and Kustoms. Come and check out some of the amazing cars the CRANKSTERS have on show as part of the FRINGE WORLD 4 Day Weekend!

Hours: 8PM - 2AM
Cost: $10 before 11pm FREE after
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/180837638675304/?ref=ts

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If Live music isn't your thing or you want to kick on for a boogie then this is for you. "The Saturday Night Social" begins at 11pm with "The Kings of Cheese DJ's and some very special guests, serving up some classic handbag anthems.

From the sixties, Tamla Motown, from the seventies, the Funk, the Punk, the Glam and the sound of Philly, from the eighties the Electro, New Wave and Rave, the nineties with some Hip, some Hop and a pinch of Brit Pop.... Dancing Music for Dancing people!

Check out some of the sounds:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saturday-Night-Social/181511458586363

11pm - late every Saturday and only $5 or free if you have already paid to see the bands!

They'll be Cocktail specials every Saturday, look out for our new cocktail menu.

Hours: Saturday 28/01: 5-10pm ; Sunday 29/01: 3-8pm.
Cost: free entry
More Info: OnWilliam.com.au/markets

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OnWilliam is presenting a Laneway Night Market in Northbridge as part of the 2012 Fringe World (www.fringeworld.com.au) festival.

There will be over 45 stall holders each night, with all kinds of awesome things available, from food and drink to art and clothing.

The markets will take place on Saturday 28th January, 5pm - 10pm and Sunday 29th January, 3pm - 8pm in Hook and Lock Lanes in Northbridge (the laneways running parallel to William Street from James to Aberdeen Streets).

The markets coincide with Chinese New Year, and we aim to celebrate Summer, Northbridge and local creatives by creating a bustling and curious market places that trades late into the night.

Other Fringe World activity will be taking place throughout the Perth Cultural Centre on the same evenings.

https://www.facebook.com/events/298676280174521/

Hours: From 8pm
Cost: $13.00
More Info: http://fringeworld.com.au/ticketing/EventDetails.aspx?EventGuid=44ff6c14-33fe-476d-b111-9f994c698e45&IgnoreSearchFilter=tru

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The Junkadelic Big Band: Hard brass blasting, barrel banging, beatbox busting, bucket breaking mood funk! Celebrating 10 years of the Junkadelic experiment with very special guests:
THE BROW HORN ORCHESTRA
ODETTE MERCY
ENSEMBLE FORMIDIBLE
R.I & SODA
SEASTA CHANI
AND....
THE JUNK FUNKTION (From Denmark)

Calling all Junkdelics past, present and future!

Hours: 11 am - 5 pm
Cost: 0
More Info: www.theconservatoriumproject.com

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The Conservatorium features 80 emerging and established artists, who were given the brief that their work must be contained within a glass, plastic or ceramic jar. The resultant artworks resonate as an industrious investigation into containment, seeing and preserving.

Curated by Renae Coles & Anna Dunnill, The Conservatorium is the first exhibition to take place at Perth's newest artist-run initiative (ARI), Paper Mountain.

EXHIBITION OPENING: Jan 27, 6-9pm

OPEN DAILY 11-5

The Conservatorium is a part of FRINGE WORLD Festival, Perth 2012.

Visit www.theconservatoriumproject.com for information about the exhibition and contributing artists.

Hours: 6pm-1am
Cost: $22 + bf online or $30 on the door.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/191141914305590/?ref=ts

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This Australia Day Good Company brings you the perfect alternative to foreshore chaos with a stellar line up of up & coming Australian Music, Summer Drinks & Free BBQ (w/ vegetarian options). Stay away from bogans, southern crosses & export and enter into our own relaxed, joyous celebration of what is good in this country of ours...

HUGE LINE UP FEATURES:
ITAL (USA | PLANET MU | 100% SILK) (AUS DEBUT)
OSCAR + MARTIN (VIC) | GUERRE (NSW) (FIRST PERTH SHOW)
APRICOT RAIL | COW PARADE COW | RABBIT ISLAND BAND
MmHmMm | DIGER ROKWELL | JAMES IRELAND | NIK RIDIKULAS | ANDREW SINCLAIR

Hours: 8pm - 11pm
Cost: $15
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/333157016704072/

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Hey everyone were organising a whirlwind EP launch before Daph (our super awesome guitarist) leaves us for a far east adventure!

Support bands include Cal peck & the tramps, The Painkillers+The bob gordons. Hope to see you all there! entry's $15

Hours: Doors 8 till 12
Cost: Free Entry
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/234392519972831/

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We're holding some mid week fun stuff, someone said you are too..

WITH +++++++++++DJ PHAZE+++++OL WRIGHT++++++++++++

Included in the fun - hot dance floor action, Ice cold drinks and surprise suprises to boot!

We have some of the finest house party DJ's, playing all the jams ...all of them!!

So come down and have some Pre Australia Day good time action!

Wednesdays, come down to The Bird and get it movin'

Hours: From 8pm
Cost: $40.00
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/100653960053166/

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The Stepkids have an uncanny ability to distil the best parts of your record collection and make it in to something completely new, and they do it all with live instruments and stunning visuals. Support from Tusk and special guests.

The Stepkids + The Tusk + Felicty Groom Vs Diger Rokwell + [move] DJs +Charlie Bucket Vs Nathan J

Hours: Tues - Fri 12pm - late
Sat 10am - late
Cost: 0
More Info: bivouac.com.au/

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Miles Noel is the feature artist from January - March at Bivouac.
In this, his latest offering, Miles depicts portraits immersed within a fluidly painted semi-abstract landscape. Loosely sweeping brush strokes evocative of flowers and feathers are melded together with lush
semi-photographic realism, creating an arresting combination of styles. Miles employs his skills as a commercial photographer and graphic designer when constructing his paintings.
Be sure to grab a flyer and scan the QR codes with your smart phone to see a time-lapse video of how the work was made. All works are for sale.
Find out more about Miles at http://milesnoel.com.au

Hours: 10am - 5pm, closed Tuesdays
Cost: FREE
More Info: www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

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2012 marks a decade of the Tom Malone Prize. This acquisitive award for Australian glass artists has been the platform for the Gallery to collect some of the best work being made in the country today. The combined exhibitions feature work by 2012’s shortlisted makers, all past winners and a selection of glass works from the State Art Collection. Works have been selected to bring to view objects which have been recently purchased, and those works that precede and parallel the works of the Tom Malone Prize acquisitions. The display broadens viewers’ understanding about what is happening in the glass world and what is possible in the medium of glass.
Image credits: Clare Belfrage, Untitled (#291210) 2010. Blown glass with cane drawing,
36 x 50 x 9 cm. State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia. Purchased through the Tom Malone Art Prize, Art Gallery of Wsetern Australia Foundation, 2011.
© Clare Belfrage 2010. Photo: Rob Little.