Your Week: A great line-up of events across WA this week

Sam Contis: Moving Landscape

Saturday, May 31, to September 28, The Art Gallery of WA, Perth

The first Australian showing from this acclaimed US photographer brings together three main bodies of work, Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country — giving a view of the artist’s practice over 12 years and 85 works. Contis will be opening the show on May 31 from 5pm to 7pm, and giving an artist talk on June 1 from 11am.

Free. But registration required for opening night at eventbrite.com.au

Joan As Police Woman

Saturday, May 31, 7pm, State Theatre Centre WA, Northbridge

The American singer-songwriter comes to WA in support of her latest album Lemons, Limes And Orchids which sees her delve further into her jazz influences. She will also perform key songs from throughout her career.

Tickets $98 from artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

Sea Grass Festival 2025

Sunday, June 1, 6pm, Freo Social, Fremantle

A fundraiser for ocean conservation in Shark Bay hosted by Indigenous owned business Tidal Moon which harvests and exports sea cucumbers. Comedian Kevin Kropinyeri is flying in from South Australia to MC, the concert will include performances by Stephen Pigram (of The Pigram Brothers), Phil Walleystack, Prita Grealy, Morgan Joanel, Natasha Eldridge and Emma Sibosado.

Tickets $49.70 from Moshtix

The Cruel Sea

Thursday June 5, 7pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco

The Aussie rock legends are back on the road in support of their new album, Straight Into The Sun. They also promise to play a range of Cruel Sea classics.

Tickets $109.90 from Ticketek

Taste The Square

Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 15, Yagan Square

Get a taste of the best of the WA foodie scene with this festival that highlights the best of hospitality from across our great State. There will be drag bingo, slow-cooked brisket paired with bourbon, progressive dinners that hop between venues, and Italian feasts with a side of opera.

For more info and to buy tickets, visit developmentwa.com.au/projects/redevelopment/taste-the-square/overview

Hidden Treasures

Thursday June 5, 7.30pm, Buffalo Club, Fremantle

This winter music festival kicks off this week with a great line-up of local music curated by some of WA’s most in-the-know music heads. Held over three weeks, if you can’t make it down this week, there will also be shows on June 12 (at North Freo Nook) and 19 (at Hilton Trove).

Tickets $34.70 from Oztix. For more info visit hiddentreasuresfreo.com.au

Comedy Cartel

Thursday, June 5, at Freo Social, Fremantle, Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, Regal Theatre, Subiaco.

Aussie-Italian comedian Joe Avati is touring a new ensemble stage show featuring a powerhouse cast of Australian comedians. Joining Avati are comedians George Kapiniaris, Tahir, Sashi Perera, Joe White and Ting Lim in a celebration of culture, identity and everyday life.

Tickets to the Fremantle show $75.60 from Moshtix, Subiaco shows $69.90 to $99.90 from Ticketek