Perth's Week of Entertainment: Music, Comedy and a Gin Festival
Perth is set to come alive this week with a diverse lineup of events, offering something for everyone. From a new craft gin festival to legendary music performances and side-splitting comedy shows, the city promises a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
Ginuary: A Craft Gin Festival for a Cause
Ginuary takes place tomorrow from 5pm to 9pm at Perth City Farm. This exciting new craft gin festival is created by Variety, the Children's Charity of WA, bringing together some of Western Australia's top gin distilleries.
Attendees can sample gins from renowned producers like Beyond Distilling, Rainfall Distillery, and Wild Roads. A highlight includes an exclusive small batch of mango gin by former AFL star and distiller Chris Masten, along with distiller Greg Garnish.
Visitors will enjoy the variety of gins while snacking on canapes and listening to live music from a saxophonist and DJ. Tickets are priced at $133.75 and are available from Humantix.
Focus: First Nation Films in Fremantle
Focus: First Nation Films is happening today from 4pm to 8.30pm and tomorrow from 5pm to 8.30pm at the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre in Fremantle. This event is part of the City of Fremantle's Truth Telling Program.
It features screenings of short and feature-length films, as well as insightful talks. On Saturday, author and human rights advocate Thomas Mayo will deliver a keynote address on what a reconciled Australia could look like in 2050.
This will be followed by the short film Babanil and the feature film Wash My Soul In The River's Flow. Sunday's program includes a screening of the short film Babakiueria and the feature film Genocide In The Wildflower State, followed by a panel discussion with Yokai and Bringing Them Home WA Inc.
Admission is free, but bookings are essential via wfac.org.au.
Hancock Prospecting Australia Day Celebrations
Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations will be held on Monday, January 26, from 3pm to 9.30pm at Langley Park in Perth. This City of Perth event stretches over a kilometre, offering plenty of family-friendly fun.
Activities include roving entertainment, food trucks, amusement rides, and games. The highlight is a combined drone and fireworks display over the Swan River at 8.30pm. Entry is free for all attendees.
David Byrne: Who Is The Sky Tour
David Byrne brings his Who Is The Sky Tour to Perth on Tuesday, January 27, at 8pm at the RAC Arena. The US musician, writer, visual artist, and former frontman of the art rock legends Talking Heads is touring his latest album, his first new music since 2018's American Utopia.
Audiences can expect a theatrical concert full of surprises from this avant-garde legend. Tickets range from $149.90 to $199.90 and are available from Ticketek.
Penny's Pot Luck Party: A Late-Night Cabaret
Penny's Pot Luck Party runs from January 29 to 31 at 6.30pm (6pm on Saturday) at the Terrace Greenhouse in South Fremantle. This late-night cabaret show features singer Penny Shaw, pianist Tommaso Pollio, and a selection of guest stars.
The show includes songs, stories, and surprises, with audience members helping guide the direction by stirring the pot and drawing out mystery ingredients that determine the evening's entertainment. Tickets are priced from $29 to $35 and can be purchased from fringeworld.com.au.
Tom Gleeson: Out of Touch Comedy Show
Tom Gleeson presents his Out of Touch show on January 30 and 31 at various times at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco. Known as the host of Hard Quiz and Taskmaster Australia, Gleeson has won a Gold Logie and performed at venues from the Sydney Opera House to remote RSLs.
In this show, he humorously addresses his fame, imploring people to come along and take him down a peg. Tickets range from $69 to $79 and are available from Ticketek.
With such a packed schedule, Perth is the place to be this week for entertainment enthusiasts. Don't miss out on these exciting events happening across the city.
