Upcoming Perth Events 2013

Pen in these following events coming soon to Perth! 

Venus Williams and John Isner sign up for Hopman Cup

Venus Williams and John Isner will represent the USA at the 2013 Hyundai Hopman Cup, the first to be staged at the new Perth Arena. Former world number one Williams is one of the most successful female athletes on tour, boasting seven Grand Slam singles titles, and Isner is currently world number 10. 

The event has attracted a great field so far, which includes current world number two and winner of three Grand Slam events Novak Djokovic, French Open winner and current number 12 Ana Ivanovic, French world number six Jo-Wilfred Tsonga and Aussie young gun Bernard Tomic. The event will be held from December 29, 2012 to January 5, 2013.

W: hopmancup.com 

Rooftop Movies returns

From the producers of Perth's Fringe World festival, Rooftop Movies returns to Northbridge for an extended Perth summer season. The pop-up venue is now open with the season running until April 2013. Expect more old-school film favourites, cinephile classics, cult and arthouse movies every night of the week. Rooftop Movies is located on the top floor of the City of Perth Roe Street Carpark. Access for vehicles is from 68 Roe Street Northbridge. Pedestrian access is via an elevator off James Street, opposite the Northbridge Piazza.

W: rooftopmovies.com.au

Jamie Oliver set to open in Perth

Jamie's Italian is set open in Perth's CBD in early 2013. The new restaurant, to be located in the one40william precinct, will feature the renowned Jamie's Italian signatures of a unique pasta machine (producing fresh pasta daily) and the legendary planks of anti-pasti too. Boasting a spacious dining and bar area, the Martin Brudnizki designed space will definitely leave Perth diners having experienced the Jamie Oliver wow factor.

W: one40william.com.au

Duyfken is docked

The Duyfken 1606 replica has returned to its home of Fremantle. The ship commenced its voyage from Sydney in April and sailed 5,500 nautical miles (10,000km) via Darwin to Fremantle, nearly a six month journey to get home. The ship, which was built in Perth, is now going to become a tourist attraction and 'living history' educational facility.

W: duyfken.com

(Source: Travmedia.com 29/10/12)

Your Perth This weekend

This week Perth city is home to a group of Aussie music superstars and for those willing to travel a little further out of town, a coastal delight awaits you.

'Grey nomads' and coastal adventurers of all ages are invited to embark on an outback musical journey to the Sounds Outback (...to Reef) Festival in Exmouth from October 5 to 9.

Some of the state's most picturesque locations will set the scene for the likes of Etica Ensemble, Stephen Pigram, Defying Gravity and Jon Rose across several stunning venues including Shothole Canyon, offering breathtaking views of Cape Range National Park.

This is a fabulous mid-spring getaway option for lovers of music and the outdoors.

For more information and accommodation options visit the website.
Meanwhile back toward the city, Aussie rock's old favourites Regurgitator are at The Astor on Sunday October 7.

Now in their nineteenth year together, the band is bringing the hits of Tu Plang and Unit back to WA, with this one off show.

A few tickets are still available, head to BOCS now.
Also this week, Pridefest WA kicks off a month's worth of festivities with the City of Perth Pride 
Fairday on Saturday October 6.

Folks of all genders and sexual persuasions are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy live entertainment, including live Drag Shows and the Pridefest dog parade.

Plus join in for a bunch of fun activities like novelty races, tug-of-war and water-pistol duels – just to name a few.

For more information on this weekend's fair and to check out the other events running until November 6 for Pridefest visit www.pridefestwa.com.au.

Enjoy your Perth this weekend!

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