October Optimised!
Adie and Amber at the Canning Bridge Sundowner Art Walk, 20 September
Spring is here and we are LOVING it so far. We cannot tell you how much FUN we had on our first Canning Bridge Art Tour in September! It was a sundowner and we spent time at four local venues, tasting wine and snacks as well as enjoying the huge amount of art in the area.
Our next Canning Bridge Sundowner Tour is SOLD OUT already but don’t worry! We have some fabulous Subi Sundowner Tours coming up in November and December too….. just saying…… GRAB YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
Until then, check out the fun things you can enjoy in Perth in October.
WHERE WILL WE SEE YOU? 🤩
🎨 Arty Adventures
We are optimising your art knowledge with new tours - have you checked them out yet?
FOUND Perth is a new art exhibition established by some of the BEST street artists in WA. They have an exhibition space in Cleaver House and you can get tickets to their opening event on 10 October OR visit after that to see the stunning, challenging and sustainable art.
Oh and don’t forget on 11 October we have a FANTASTIC Street Art Tour in the alleys and lanes of Northbridge that ends at the Found exhibition and includes a tour of the art on show there. See you there!
Perth Art Weekend is on from 17 to 19 October and full of art experiences for everyone, including a look into some private art collections which are never on show! Of course the FUN part is we are doing an Art Tour in support of the Perth Art Weekend in Subiaco. Come and learn more about the art of murals, ending the tour with an outdoor live jazz performance to enjoy.
100 Darumas. Do you know what a Daruma Doll is? The Daruma doll, with its rounded shape and determined expression, is more than just a piece of Japanese culture, it’s a powerful symbol of perseverance, goal-setting, and the human spirit’s ability to rise after hardship. This exhibition on 11 October is to raise funds for the Cancer Council WA.
The Lester Prize keeps on giving! Now the awards are done, the workshops are here. From 2 October to 13 November Learn from prize finalists all the technical aspects of how to paint a portrait.
The Totally Lit Fest in Fremantle ends on 10 October so get along now! Experience, learn, share - A full program of workshops, performances, and public art, there is something for everyone.
👻 Family Fun
Get along to support Telethon on 18-19 October. Heaps of free events for the whole family at RAC Arena and Yagan Square.
The Awesome International Arts program is back for the school holidays - heaps of October events!
Anya Brock, one of Perth’s favourite artists, has some school holiday workshops up to the 12 October. Kids go home with their own mini-canvas.
Spookiaco 🎃 Our Halloween themed kids art hunt in Subiaco is on Saturday 1 November. Costumes are welcome and the tour ends at a family-friendly outdoor movie. Kids are only $10, Winner!!
🎺 Live Music
Free Sunday concerts at the Fremantle Arts Centre is back for summer! Starting on Sunday 5 October with Kankawa Nagarra and Iconyx. Get there and chill out!
The Perth International Jazz Festival launches on 18 October. Dozens of live music events stretch through the month
Music in the Gardens is back from Sunday 26 October. Check out what’s playing 🎶
👗 Fashion Baby!
The Circular Fashion festival is coming to Yagan Square on 10 & 11 October. Runways, seminars, and pre-loved clothes markets. Yay!
🍷 Drinks anyone?
UnWined is back in Subi on 25 & 26 October and features all the YUMMY food and wine you need!
On Saturday 25 October, come along to our Walk to UnWined Tour which INCLUDES entry to UnWined at the end of the tour.
Try out the newest Irish pub in town, Mons O’Shea in Freo. Live music and all the Guinness you can handle!
Cocktails? You bet! On Sat 18 October in Perth and Sat 11 October in Freo, follow the Urban Cocktail Trail, visiting as many venues as you can on a self-guided wander with your friends.