The Maali (Black swan) is a Western Australian icon. Celebrate our State emblem with 'Mamma Maali', a live art installation, nesting in Elizabeth Quay during the April school holidays. Come down for a yarn with Nyoongar artist Justin Martin as he paints Mamma Maali’s wings. On 15 – 17 April - find out more here.
Go swan spotting in the Perth CBD in this special swan themed heritage scavenger hunt. Complete all 10 clues at locations around the CBD in a 2.5km loop. Submit your entry at the City of Perth Library to claim your reward! Find out more here.
Admire the handiwork of ‘the Poppy Ladies’ from RSL WA as you walk through more than 40,000 knitted poppies that honour the lives of the brave servicemen lost in WWI. Learn more here.
Join the Australian National Choral Association, together with Spirit of the Streets Choir and the City of Perth ‘Pop-Up Corporate Choir’ to sing forgotten classics from the ABC ‘Let’s Sing’ program. Bring your best voices! Find out more here.
The Black swan is a potent symbol of West Australian identity. Discover more about this iconic bird from guest speakers sharing information about its cultural history and the present day challenge of protecting Black swan habitat. More info available here.
The Swan Bells housed in The Bell Tower have been music to the ears of Perth locals since the Tower's construction in 1999. Join historian Richard Offen for a talk on the history of The Bell Tower and its historic bells with a behind the scenes tour of this Perth icon. Get your tickets here.
Explore the past through the objects left behind. See how phones and technology have changed, type on a vintage typewriter, try on some retro outfits, or tinker with kitchen tools from the past – can you tell what they were for? Learn more here.
Join Emeritus Professor Jenny Gregory for a talk exploring the ‘statue wars’ in Australian cities, including clashes over statues in Perth.
Poppies at Government House Learn more about the free Aboriginal family history service and truth telling projects that highlight some of the lesser-known aspects of Western Australia’s past. More info available here.
Cultural mapping is a collaborative process that preserves traditional Aboriginal knowledge, connects people with Country and empowers communities to manage cultural heritage. Join senior Nykina Elder Annie Nayina Milgin and heritage specialist Sharleah Ramirez from Everick Heritage for a talk on the value of cultural mapping in recording and preserving heritage. Register here.
Honour the contributions of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people to the armed services of Australia and New Zealand in a special Corroboree and Haka ceremony this ANZAC Day. Find out more here.
The 6.5 tonne ANZAC Bell is the largest swinging bell in Australia. See it (and feel its power!) up close on this special ANZAC Day tour. Learn more about the sacrifices of the ANZACs and join us in a minute of silence with a bugler on the Observation Deck. Book here.
Hullabaloo Swing Dance Mark the arrival of the Nyoongar season of Djeran in a family friendly gathering celebrating the park’s history. Meet the City of Perth Elders and hear stories of old East Perth and enjoy a range of family friendly activities, including art and crafts led by Nyoongar artists. Find out more here.
From humble beginnings in 1863, St Mary’s Cathedral is now the largest church building in Western Australia. Learn more about its history as you tour the building’s crypt and visit the Pro-Cathedral, the earliest Catholic church building in Western Australia. Book here.
Senbazuru is the ancient Japanese art of folding 1,000 origami cranes to fulfil a wish. Take part in a unique local version of this tradition. Fold an origami swan and make a donation to Telethon to help bring wishes to life for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across WA. Find out more here.
Perth comes to life with song for one special afternoon as over 30 local choirs sing their hearts out in unique venues and heritage buildings across the city. This popular annual event is brought to you by the Australian National Choral Association and be sure to catch the choir gala finale. Learn more here.
Enjoy a night of live jazz, and watch as swing dancers from Perth, interstate, and abroad transform the Perth Town Hall into a vibrant dance hall. Get your tickets here.
