Community events

Get ready for Spring! Perth’s beachside Jazz festival is back! From 23 – 25 August the Scarborough Beach foreshore will be turned into one large music precinct, giving you the opportunity to enjoy great local artists, iconic venues and spectacular views. With 17 fantastic, diverse events across 9 venues, all …

Part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA24), Alick Tipoti: Mariw Minaral (Spiritual Patterns) explores the theme of Curiosity and Rituals of the Everyday. With over 25 years of art practice, Tipoti is respected for his work in regenerating cultural knowledge and language. Guided by the traditional cultural practices of …

National Science Week is happening from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 August and is packed with events – from art to Indigenous astronomy, chemistry to climate change, and forensics to future food. People of all ages are encouraged to engage with science. Find an event: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ Local Highlights Gardens for Wildlife …

Are you a budding Twitcher, Birder or even Ornithologist? Join Talitha Huston for an engaging talk about her book, “Birds of the Perth Hills.” Talitha, inspired by her passion for the natural beauty of the Perth Hills, native birdlife, and photography, has crafted a unique guide to the local species. …

The City of Joondalup are celebrating NAIDOC Week with a program of events running from 1 – 17 July, giving as many people as possible the opportunity to learn more about the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS A Yarn with Ernie Dingo When: Saturday 6 July 2024, 7.30pm …

Western Australia’s young chefs are competing in a career-making national competition. Australia’s longest-running culinary competition for emerging chefs is coming to Perth! Western Australia’s up and coming young chefs, aged 16-24, will battle it out at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award regional heat on Sunday 30th June at North …

Grow your understanding of First Nations cultures and histories! National NAIDOC Week (7 – 14 July) celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony When: Friday 28 June 2024 // 10am to 11:30amWhere: Jacaranda Amphitheatre, Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar …

Do you have dreams of sailing the world? Hear the extraordinary story of retiree and self-taught sailor Robert Morales, who circumnavigated the world aboard his Sparkman & Stephens 39 12-meter sloop, “Pachuca”. A voyage that covered 30,000 miles, took 6 years and included the solo rounding of Cape Horn. The …

Are you thinking about a greener future? With more electric vehicles on the road, charging stations everywhere and changes to our energy grid – batteries and renewables are becoming our new energy supply. Find out what that means for you at our second annual Community Energy Forum. Topics include: what …

Immerse yourself in the City’s vibrant arts scene! Featuring local artists spanning dance, music, visual arts and more, there’s something for all ages to enjoy at the Beach to Bush Arts Festival. With captivating performances and inspiring exhibitions and classes popping up all over the City, this community festival is …