From an R&B star and a spring plant sale to a free light show over the river, here are some of the hottest tickets in town this weekend and beyond.
Garden Clubs & Societies Plant Fair
Saturday September 19, 8.30am to 4pm, and Sunday September 20, 9am to 2pm, South Perth Community Hall, South Perth
Green thumbs can browse an extensive selection of plants, including many rare and unusual species, from more than 20 local gardening clubs, with members also on hand to share expert advice for a thriving garden.
Tickets $5 (free for under 16s)
The Songs Of John Farnham at Hoyts
Sunday September 20, 5.30pm, various Hoyts cinemas
Experience the landmark tribute concert on the big screen live from Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena as 120 artists, including Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Ross Wilson and Keith Urban, come together to honour the Aussie music icon. Some sessions are sold out but limited tickets are still available.
Tickets from $50 from hoyts.com.au
Jason Derulo
Wednesday September 23, RAC Arena, Perth
It’s The Last Dance for the R&B star who first shot to fame with 2009 hit Whatcha Say before going on to sell more than 250 million singles worldwide. Derulo will be supported by Aussie DJ Josh Fawaz.
Tickets from $115.10 from Ticketek
For The Jumper
Friday September 25, 7pm, Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Head to the Rosemount on grand final eve for a night of footy, fundraising and live music. Eighteen bands, each representing the 18 AFL teams, will perform their club’s anthem alongside an original or cover, with all proceeds raised going to Reclink WA and Synapse.
Tickets $20.40 from Oztix
The Story Of Kooyar
Friday September 25 to Monday September 28, 7-10pm, Elizabeth Quay, Perth
Centred around a frog named Kooyar, this immersive all-ages experience will feature a towering water screen projected onto the river in a spectacular celebration of Noongar culture. Accompanied by roaming puppets and live dance performances, the show runs for 20 minutes and will be showing continuously across the long weekend.
Free
Our Place: Rain Or Shine
Friday September 25, 11am and 7pm, and Saturday September 26, 5pm, Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
Professional actors will share the stage with Albany locals in this heartfelt celebration of the Great Southern city, which combines more than 150 oral history interviews, local stories, film, memory and live performance.
Tickets from $35 from theatre180.com.au
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