WA's Week of Culture: Crab Fest, Music, and Theatre Highlights
This week in Western Australia offers a vibrant mix of events, from the iconic Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest to concerts and theatre productions in Perth. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, or theatre enthusiast, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest Celebrates 25 Years
The Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest returns for its 25th anniversary on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, from 10am at the Mandurah Foreshore. This major food festival highlights the region's famous blue manna crab with cooking demonstrations, live music, children's activities, and fireworks. The music stage features headliners Havana Brown on Saturday at 8pm and Thelma Plum on Sunday at 5pm. Both ticketed and free experiences are available. For more details, visit crabfest.com.au.
Old Dominion Brings Country Music to Perth
Nashville band Old Dominion performs at ICF: Warehouse in Northbridge on Saturday, March 14, at 6:30pm as part of their How Good Is That world tour. Known for hits like One Man Band and Memory Lane, they will be supported by Dasha and Alexandra Kay. Tickets are priced at $119.90 and can be purchased from icfpresents.com.au.
XPress Magazine Marks 40th Anniversary with Concert
XPress Magazine celebrates 40 years of operation with a special event at the Astor Theatre in Mount Lawley on Wednesday, March 18, at 8pm. The celebration includes live music, stories, interviews, and a showcase of archival photos. It also launches the limited-edition coffee table book Rewind — 40 Years Of Xpress. Performers include local talents such as Kav Temperley, Gyroscope, and Katy Steele. Tickets cost $67.79 and are available from Ticketek.
Theatre Production RBG: Of Many, One Opens
RBG: Of Many, One, a one-woman play starring Heather Mitchell as US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, runs from Thursday, March 19, to April 4 at the State Theatre Centre of WA in Northbridge. The production explores Ginsberg's journey from challenging gender inequality to working with US presidents. Tickets range from $30 to $139 and can be bought from blackswantheatre.com.au.
Hot Keys Launches at Deadbeat Bar
New concept Hot Keys debuts at Deadbeat Bar in the Pirate Life complex in Perth on Friday, March 20, at 8pm. Every Friday and Saturday night, a pianist performs singalong classics on a baby grand piano, featuring songs from artists like the Spice Girls and Fleetwood Mac. This free event promises fun and entertainment for all attendees.
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