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Rooftop Movies

What's on this week in the City of Perth

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Rooftop Movies returns for 2024
The city is coming alive as we head closer to summer, with the return of annual favourites like the Rooftop Movies and the Twilight Food Market, along with the likes of Synthony and the Club Burlesque Gala. There’s something for everyone in the city this week!

Events for everyone

Rooftop Movies

68 Roe St | Tuesday 8 October - April

Catch iconic films and stunning sunsets at Perth’s favourite outdoor cinema. With a packed program featuring both classic flicks and new releases, the Rooftop team has something for everyone. Grab dinner from Benedict’s Burgerbuns and your popcorn from the Candy Bar and settle in for a night below the stars. View the program here.

Creative Industries Open Day

North Metropolitan TAFE | Wednesday 9 October

Looking to kick-start your career in the creative field?  Find out more about TAFE’s diverse range of creative courses while chatting with expert lecturers and touring the incredible Perth campus facilities. 

Twilight Food Market

Forrest Place | Friday 4 October

The city's biggest street food market is finally back with our first market of the season serving up delicious meals from 4:30pm. Find out more here

Secret Show

The Bird | Friday 11 October

One of Northbridge’s favourite cultural hotspots, The Bird will play host to a secret headline act this Friday, with support from local bands Glimmer and Dogs Bark. Tickets on sale at the door - find out more here.

Perth Gem and Mineral Show

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre | 11 - 13 October

Thousands of mineral collectors, geologists, jewellers, mining professionals, students, hobbyists, and aspiring scientists are set to pay a visit to the fourth annual Perth Gem and Mineral Show. Kids under $16 get free entry – secure your tickets here.

Bottomless Lunch: 40 to 55 Year Olds

Market Grounds | Saturday 12 October

Say goodbye to awkward silences and hello to fun conversations, laughter and new friendships at Market Grounds this Saturday. Their Bottomless Early Lunch is all about connecting with cool people, enjoying delicious food, and creating lasting memories. Enjoy 2 hours of free flowing drinks and 3 courses of rotating shared grazing plates with something sweet to finish. Find out more here.

Meet the Space Scientists

Scitech | 12 - 13 October

Scitech is celebrating World Space Week with talks from real-life space scientists, Dr Adelle Goodwin and Dr David Gozzard. Find out more here.

Your Shot: Showcase Event

The Court | 12 - 13 October

100 aspiring WA DJs will jump behind the decks at The Court to showcase their skills and perform their very first DJ set, all vying for a chance to win life-changing prizes - a DJ set at one of the world's biggest electronic music festivals. Get your tickets here.

Synthony

RAC Arena | Saturday 12 October

Electronic dance music meets a live orchestra for Synthony No.4, returning bigger and better than ever with a full live DJ set from UK hitmaker, Example. Hear dance tracks by Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Fisher and more brought to life by the Perth Symphony Orchestra. Get tickets here.

Club Burlesque Gala

Heath Ledger Theatre | Saturday 12 October

Experience the most fabulous burlesque and cabaret ever to grace Perth stages! See starlets from across our lands and some of the very best WA has to offer, including never before seen acts and world-wide debuts from some of the most celebrated burlesque stars on Earth. Get your tickets here.

The Art of Vegan Dining

KARLA at Stories | Sunday 13 October

Experience an immersive set menu showcasing seasonal vegetables through the lens of modern, Asian culinary techniques. Cooked over KARLA’s signature wood fired grill, the menu celebrates the natural essence, flavours and unknown complexities of vegan dishes. Find out more here.

Spud Fest

Johnny Fox's | Sunday 13 October

Head down to Johnny Fox’s this Sunday for the ultimate potato party – set to be a day full of fun, food and festivities for the whole family. Enjoy face painting, live music, Irish dancers, a photo booth and a potato-inspired menu. Dress up as WA icon Tony Galati for your chance to be crowned the first ever Johnny Fox Spud King and win free fries for a year!

Hatched: National Graduate Show 2024

PICA | Now until 13 October

The artists in Hatched push boundaries across all contemporary media, including installation, video, painting, textiles, sculpture, photography and various experimental forms. Find out more here

Golden Feather Hunt

City of Perth Library and State Library of WA | Until 25 October

There are over 15,000 feather-shaped bookmarks in the children’s and young adult sections of libraries across the whole of Western Australia. Search through the children's or YA section of your nearest participating library, and you might find a feather for the chance to WIN awesome prizes! Find out more here

Upcoming

National Ride To Work Day Breakfast

Forrest Place | 16 October

Celebrate 30 years of National Ride2Work Day with WestCycle and ABC Radio Perth in the City of Perth! Meet in Forrest Place from 5am for free coffee (for the first 50 people), free bike checks, e-bike test rides, fun activities and entertainment. Register here.

Japanese Film Festival

Palace Cinemas at Raine Square |14 - 22 October

The Japanese Film Festival returns to Perth for its 28th year with a standout selection of ten of the best new feature films from Japanese cinema, along with a free retrospective Special Series celebrating the works of Shohei Imamura. View the program here.

Telethon Family Festival

Across the City |19 - 20 October

The city is set to come alive with the fifth annual Telethon Family Festival, featuring free activities, carnival rides and entertainment along Wellington Street, Telethon Ave, Yagan Square and Forrest Place. Find out more here.

Scribblers Festival

Across the City | 23 - 28 October

Scribblers Festival brings families together with storytellers from all over the world—graphic novelists, authors, oral storytellers, illustrators, cartoonists and more—to ignite curiosity and a love of learning in children and young people, helping them make sense of the world around and within them.  Learn more here.

Perth International Jazz Festival

Across the City | 24 October – 3 November

Presenting an array of incredible jazz performances in venues across Perth, the Festival features ticketed and free community events for everyone to enjoy! View the program here.

Halloween Twilight Perth Makers Market

Supreme Court Gardens | 25 October

Join us at the Supreme Court Gardens for the Halloween Twilight Perth Makers Market, where an array of one-of-a-kind, handmade treasures awaits from our local artisans and crafters. Discover a spooky spectacular featuring Western Australia's finest makers, a delectable selection of food, thrilling entertainment, family-friendly activities, and live music.

HOUSE – Barking Gecko Theatre

Octagon Theatre | 1-9 November

A new contemporary fairy-tale, HOUSE is a mad-cap adventure story of loneliness, belonging and flying houses. Featuring a cast of memorable characters, and a living breathing house, this fun-filled escapade for the whole family will set imaginations soaring. Get your tickets here.

She Codes

Riff Spacecubed | 2 November

Join She Codes for a day of coding fun in a friendly and safe environment at Riff powered by Spacecubed in Perth CBD. Learn beginner-level HTML & CCS while enjoying free lunch and cupcakes – no experience necessary, just a laptop and a willingness to learn. Purchase tickets here.

Side By Side 2024

PICA | 3 November

Starick is a charity supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Side By Side, Starick’s highly anticipated annual fundraiser, features Perfect Strangers, a diverse lineup of DJs, raffles, silent auctions and great food and drink. Find out more here.

PrideFEST Opening Concert

Supreme Court Gardens | 15 November

Come down to the PrideFEST Gardens for the electrifying kickoff to PrideFEST 2024. As the excitement reaches its peak, prepare to be dazzled by spectacular fireworks display that will light the sky, marking the official opening of PrideFEST and setting the stage for ten days of vibrant celebrations, community engagement, and inclusivity. Get tickets here.

Parking

  • 3-hour Free Parking on Weekends & Public Holidays (CPP Cultural Centre, CPP Pier Street and CPP His Majesty’s)
  • FREE Night Parking from 6pm, 7 days a week
  • $13 All-Day Weekday Parking at select car parks

For more information, visit cityofperthparking.com.au.

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