Your Week: Music, art workshops, markets and more all happening this week in Perth

Belle TaylorThe West Australian
Camera IconLittle Birdy Credit: Supplied/RegionalHUB

DesignFreo Conversation 10: Case Frames

Saturday 2 August, 3.30pm Case Frames, corner James and Beach Street, Fremantle

Camera IconLance Delary-Simpson. Credit: Duncan Wright

Join DesignFreo for a creative afternoon with artist and framer Lance Delary-Simpson at his Fremantle warehouse studio. Lance will share his approach to framing, discussing how to choose art and how the right frame can transform a piece. He will share how he works with sustainable timber, colour and texture, and give practical tips on hanging art. Case Frames will offer a 15 per cent DesignFreo discount on any framing dropped off on the day.

Tickets $10 to $15 plus booking fee from Humantix

Didirri & Rowena Wise

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Saturday August 2, 8pm, Mojos Bar, North Fremantle

Camera IconDidirri & Rowena Wise. Credit: Supplied

Two celebrated indie-folk artists join forces for a national tour. Didirri and Rowena Wise have teamed up to create the new single No Cure For Love which blends each of their distinctive sounds. Expect an intimate evening of music featuring highlights from their solo albums, collaborative works, and brand-new material.

Tickets $39.51 from Moshtix

Swan River Market

Sunday August 3, 11am to 3pm, Victoria Park

Celebrate local creativity at this quarterly event showcasing WA’s best slow-crafted wares. Browse a curated selection of ceramics, preserves, candles and homewares, all made locally. Enjoy free tastings of locally-made vodka, gin, and limoncello, take part in hands-on workshops and explore an art exhibition featuring emerging WA talent.

Free

Hatched Family Day

Sunday August 3, 1pm to 4.30pm, PICA, Northbridge

PICA is hosting two interactive workshops led by Hatched artists Grace Yong and Elsa Mona. In Ink and Movement, explore Chinese calligraphy with giant brushes and bold, full-body gestures. Then, connect with nature in Sounds and Surroundings, a playful sensory session where participants create a group soundscape using natural materials and simple looping tools. Suitable for children aged 7+, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Free, but bookings essential at pica.org.au/whats-on/hatched-family-day-3/

Propellis Dinner

Thursday, August 7, Intuition Wine & Kitchen, Subiaco

Join boutique wine distributor Propellis for a one-off tasting dinner. Enjoy a five-course seasonal menu from Intuition Wine & Kitchen expertly paired with eight wines, each introduced by Romain from Propellis, who brings personal insight from the vineyards themselves. With only 20 seats available, this intimate experience is perfect for wine lovers who want to dive deeper into the journey from vineyard to table.

Tickets $260 from intuitionkitchen.com.au

Little Birdy

Friday August 8, 7.30pm, Astor Theatre

After a 14-year hiatus, Little Birdy return to the stage to celebrate 21 years of their iconic debut album, BigBigLove. Fronted by Katy Steele and joined by original members Simon Leach and Scott O’Donoghue, the band will perform the album in full, including hits like Relapse and Beautiful To Me. BigBigLove is a defining album in the canon of Aussie indie rock, and is being released on vinyl for the first time, including a bonus 7-inch with unreleased tracks.

Tickets $69 from Ticketek

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