Once again, the weekdays have flown on by and the weekend is here. And for your weekending needs, we’ve put together a list of exciting things to do in and around Perth this weekend. From soirees to relaxing markets and plenty more.
1. Take a stroll through Brookfield Place and watch art in the making
From Monday 20 March through to Sunday 2 April, stroll through Brookfield Place in Perth City and witness art in the making by three muralists taking over the lower laneways of the vicinity with their passion for street art culture; set to bring us an explosion of colour and creative interpretation. Find out more about No More Blank Laneways here.
2. Immerse yourself in the final weekend of Joondalup Festival
Running from Friday 10 March until Saturday 2 April 2023, a number of locations throughout the City of Joondalup will come alive. From world class comedy, theatre, music, dance, cabaret, cultural events, and interactive workshops, the annual festival is the mini–Fringe World of the north that we all need and love. And while the program is extensive, we’ve got a few highlights which just might come in handy when choosing your Joondalup Festival experience. Find out more here.
3. Go on a mini-golf adventure at Pixar-Putt
Disney’s Pixar-themed putt-putt course is returning with even more characters and a new-and-improved course at the RAC Arena, starting this weekend! You will be met by perennial favourites Buzz and Woody before tackling either the nine-hole half-course or the full 18-hole level. It’s going to be an adventure no matter your age; with a pop-up bar for adult-only nights! Find out more about Pixar-Putt mini-golf here.
4. Mosey around the special edition Scarborough Sunset Markets
In celebration of The Aussies (the 2023 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships taking place in Scarborough) Perth’s iconic beachside markets are bringing you an extra special nine days of the Scarborough Sunset Markets – The Aussies Edition. All your favourite street eats from around the globe, boutique retail stalls, pop-ups bar, live music, and iconic sunsets from Saturday 25 March through to Sunday 2 April between 11am and 8pm.
5. Get crafty with florals at this peaceful workshop
Learn how to collect, press, plan and put together a framed flower arrangement from the pros on Saturday 1 April from 1:30pm to 4pm. Pressed and Open Hands Creative are teaming up and whizzing into the lush gardens of Henry Summer for a dreamy workshop for floral lovers. Be treated to two complimentary drinks throughout, a non-stop stream of tea and coffee, delicious Henry Summer grazing tables to nibble on and a beautiful flower artwork to take home and enjoy. Nab tickets here.
6. Take the kids on an educational journey with Emma Memma
Emma Memma will be twirling into the Astor Theatre to bring visual communication to the forefront of the children’s media space. Emma Memma is honing in on a new generation of communication, where she and her friends navigate challenges and adventure using sign language, choreographed dance narratives, gesture, mime, singing, speaking, listening, making craft, and drawing. Find our more and nab tickets here.
7. Explore some of Perth’s prettiest and most ‘Instagrammable’ cafes
No doubt there’s heaps of coffee spots in Perth. While some excel for coffee connoisseurs with a focus on the speed beans, they lack in aesthetics – which is more than A-okay for some guzzlers. But others may be looking for the whole shabang – the visuals, if you will. And blessed be, Perth has a number of Instagrammable cafes where you can snap and sip amongst the likes of old-world charm or green gardens. Check out the full list here!
8. Immerse yourself in the works of Kim Salmon
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, The City of Melville has welcomed legendary Australian singer, musical artist, and accomplished water colourist, Kim Salmon to their creative residency program for his first exhibition in Western Australia, dubbed Smoke Signals to Aliens. Located within the Hickey Street Creative Precinct at Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum in Ardross, the residency allows artists to spend time in situ, absorbing the site’s long and ancient historical connection to signals and communication, and sense of place, culminating in a body of work to exhibit alongside selected pieces from the artist’s existing body of work.
9. Get your cosplay on at the annual Oz Comic-Con
On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 April the Oz Comic-Con will be rolling back into the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here you can find and get amongst cosplay enthusiasts, and even enter one of the most prestigious cosplay contests in Australia, the Australian Championships of Cosplay, highlighting the immense talent and craftsmanship from all around the country. Not to mention meeting and greeting some of the country’s top comic artists and authors, alongside a line-up of guests from film and television who will be engaging in a range of photo and autograph sessions throughout the weekend.
10. Zoom around with the extended season of Stadium Karts
By popular demand, Stadium Karts is extending its Perth season through to 16 April 2023; where the surrounds of Optus Stadium will host to the 740-metre outdoor karting track, designed by racers, for racers, with the help of world-class SodiKarts. Read all about Stadium Karts and book in here!
11. Explore all that the suburb of Northbridge has to offer
Connected by Yagan Square and Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge has its big city quirks, minus the skyscrapers. From cute cafes and hidden bars to famed wholesale stores and galleries; the neighbourhood has got the lot. We’ve put together a list of 10 of the best things to do in Northbridge while you’re visiting the inner-city locale. Check them out here.
12. Get whisked away to Paris with Moulin Rouge! The Musical
In what is definitely one of the most anticipated musical theatre openings for 2022, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is all geared up and has officially made a grand entrance at the Crown Theatre in Burswood. And you can expect all the drama, fireworks, glitz, glamour and everything in between as this mesmerising transformation of Baz Luhrmann’s original film hits the stage. Find out more and nab tickets here.
13. Go on a banh mi tour of Perth
Ah yes, the humble bánh mì – an absolutely sensational Vietnamese breakfast or lunch staple which has risen to popularity here in Perth. It’d honestly be rude to just be going about your business and day-to-day life and having never tried a banh mi, so we’ve put together a list of the seven best banh mi spots in Perth so you can go on a food adventure this weekend. Check out the full list here.
14. Let it all out at this fab sobbing spots
A good cry is healthy, so they say. And while some may choose to well up in the comfort (or confines) of their home, it’s entirely possible that being out and about could be exactly what you need, therapeutic perhaps. We’ve put together a list of six sobbing spots in and around Perth where you can overflow with sadness, or heck even joy. Check out the full list here.
15. Roam around this poppin’ farmer’s market
The Local Farmers Market in at Honeywood Estate is returning this Sunday 2 April from 8am until 12pm for a day where you can explore all that local farmers, producers and manufacturers have to offer, with the addition of baked goods, coffee, crafty goods and entertainment. The Honeywood locale provides a great opportunity to take a scenic route out to the nearby Perth Hills too – out in that luscious greenery and pristine country air.
16. Mosey around the Sorrento Night Market
On Friday 31 March from 4:30pm until 8pm, head over to Seacrest Park for the Sorrento Night Market. The arvo and evening will see a heap of food trucks, gift stalls, and live music to ease you into the weekend just nicely. There’ll be LED Fairies to keep the kids occupied from 6pm until 7pm, while the live music is up and playing all day long. Pack a picnic rug and enjoy the evening, market breeze.
17. Sit back amongst the pine trees at Somerville Outdoor Cinema
From now until Sunday 9 April, you can catch a film in style beneath the stars, surrounded by looming pines in some sort of cabin in the woods type scenario, minus the cabin. It’s no wonder Lotterywest Films at UWA Somerville was recently named one of Time Out’s Top 40 outdoor cinemas in the world.
All three Best Film winners from the international festival competitions Cannes, Berlin and Venice, feature within the program – Triangle of Sadness, Alacarras, and All The Beauty And The Bloodshed. As well as 16 other cinematic wonders. Find out all the details here.
18. Indulge at the final weekend of Twilight Hawkers Market in Forrest Place
The beloved Twilight Hawkers Markets are back in Forrest Place every Friday evening! From now until Friday 31 March from 4:30pm until 9:30pm, head on down and indulge in a vast range of street food from across the globe. Take in all the smells of noodles, dumplings, curry, and loads more, all while taking in the ambience and listening to live music in the centre of the city. Read all about it here.
19. Catch a film at the final weekend of Rooftop Movies in Northbridge
Atop a six storey building on Northbridge’s busy Roe Street, Rooftop Movies is providing the whole kit and kaboodle when it comes to watching the latest flicks and banging throw-back films until 2 April 2023. While you sit back and relax over a big old bean bag, deck chair, or double-seater bean bag, snack on your favourite cinema snacks or even a fresh burger on the cinematic roof. Check out the full program and read all about it here.
