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GET CITY FITMonday to Friday and Sundays, various locationsGet fit and healthy with a range of free weekly fitness classes held before and after work, at lunchtimes and on the weekend. Friendly instructors will lead you through sessions lasting up to an hour, all designed to keep you energised and active. Classes are suitable for all fitness levels and newcomers are welcome.

Mondays 12.10pm : Outdoor Circuit – Stirling Gardens (run by The Vault)

Tuesdays 12.30pm : Run Group – meet on footpath by WA Rowing Club (171 Riverside Drive)

Wednesdays 6.00pm : Yoga – Northbridge Piazza

Thursdays 6.30am : CrossFit – Northbridge Piazza

Thursdays 12.10pm : Circuit Class - Wellington Square (run by The Vault)

Fridays 12.10pm : HoopFit – Stirling Gardens

Sundays 9.00am : Tai Chill – Northbridge Piazza

FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3145

PARK RUNSaturdays, Claisebrook Cove, 8.00amParkrun is a weekly timed 5km run coordinated by the City of Perth with Parkrun Australia. People of all ages and fitness levels are invited to run, walk, push a pram or bring their dog. It’s a great way to meet others and experience the outdoors.

FREE | parkrun.com.au

HOLLY WOOD TUESDAY MORNING SHOW1, 8, 15 December, Perth Town Hall, 11.00am – noon (starts 10.30am on 15 Dec)Hosted by Bernard Carney and sponsored by Have A Go News, featuring guest speakers and a variety of entertainment including music, dance, laughter and theatrical acts.

1 Dec | Spirit of the Streets Choir and HollyWood Dance Group

Be entertained with heartfelt renditions of the Christmas variety from the Spirit of the Streets Choir, along with the smooth moves and dazzling costumes of the HollyWood Dance Group.

8 Dec | Andrew Farrell aka ‘Wizard’

From Rachmaninov to Gershwin and Brubeck to Boogie Woogie, as well as his own compositions, pianist Andrew Farrell performs joyous Christmas-flavoured tunes; and Jennifer Merrigan from Have a Go News will update on news, events, and competitions.

15 Dec | It’s Christmas Party Time with The Tivoli Club of WA

The Tivoli Club of WA presents a sparkling Christmas variety show of comedy, song and dance to close out another great year of the Holly Wood Tuesday Morning Show. Entry by gold coin donation, and please bring along unwrapped tins of fruit, Christmas puddings, biscuits or toiletries to donate to the Zonta House Women’s Refuge Association.

The Holly Wood Tuesday Morning Show returns on 9 February with a concert by the Silver Threads Brass Band.

FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3145

PERTH HOME GROWNSundays 6, 13, 20 December, Murray St Mall, 11.00am – 4.00pm The City’s weekly sustainable living market wraps up for 2015 with a range of festive flavours in time to stock your holiday pantry and gourmet gift hampers. Shop for homemade Christmas cakes, puddings and mince pies, dried fruits and nuts, unique handmade gifts and homewares, specialty baked goods, and fresh fruit and vegetables.

FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368

CHRISTMAS PARTY | ROD EVANS CENTRE9 December, Rod Evans Community Centre, 10.30amHead along to Rod Evans Centre for a traditional three course Christmas lunch and fun times with raffles, lucky numbers, a traditional Christmas Fair and entertainment. Bookings essential.

$30 | perth.wa.gov.au/rodevanscentre | 08 9461 3920

GRAND LANE LIGHT LOCKER ART SPACE | TOKENS AND STRUCTURESUntil January, Light Locker Art Space, Grand Lane, 24/7An exhibition of new, site specific work by six emerging WA artists – Sherry Paddon, Bonnie Boogaard, Pascale Giorgi & Guillermo Kramer, Jessica Tan, and Lance Ward, which explores the navigation of urban space, the value of discarded materials and struggles within corporate structure. FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3181

FROM KINGS PARK Until 29 January, Council House foyer, Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 5.00pm (excl. public holidays)Featuring works from the City of Perth Art Collection showing views of Perth from Kings Park, or which make reference to how Perth is viewed from this site over time. Includes works from 1839 through to contemporary practice. FREE | 08 9461 3209

THE FABRIC OF WILDFLOWERS | THE ART OF THELMA KNOXUntil 29 January, Council House foyer, Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 5.00pm (excl. public holidays)Thelma Knox was a professionally trained artist who created botanically accurate fabric wildflowers. This retrospective exhibition drawn from Thelma Knox’s personal collection, which has been preserved at her family home since her death in 2009, showcases the best of the wildflower art she created.FREE | 08 9461 3209

AURAS 1 - 5 | LYNDON BLUEUntil March, Roe Street Car Park Arcade Light Locker Art Space, 24/7A series of mixed media light sculptures which continue Blue’s ongoing exploration of magical thought and language. The site specific illustrations, which rely on light, sound and interpretation to function, also evoke the correspondence of meaning, energy and imagination.FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3181 SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

CITY OF PERTH SYMPHONY IN THE CITY12 December, Langley Park, 7.30pmJoin an audience of thousands under the stars for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular outdoor concert, made free to the community by the City of Perth. The highlight of Perth’s summer calendar features classical and movie favourites performed with the WASO Chorus and led by Principal Conductor Asher Fisch. Theatrical pyrotechnics will accompany the 1812 Overture for a show-stopping finale.

FREE | waso.com.au

TEDXPERTH 2015Until 13 December, Perth Concert Hall, 9.00am – 5.00pmBuilding on the emerging cultural vibrancy of Perth, TEDxPerth will showcase some of the brightest minds from WA, presenting home grown ideas with a global relevance. The 2015 line-up promises to be a diverse program, delivering amazing speakers and covering trending topics to get your brain ticking. TEDxPerth 2015 will be streamed live, so those who miss out on tickets can join in on the action. SOLD OUT | tedxperth.org

CINDERELLAUntil 13 December, His Majesty’s Theatre, various timesJoin Cinderella and her Prince at the ball and let this mesmerising fairy tale ballet cast its magical spell. Presented by the West Australian Ballet and accompanied by the WA Philharmonic Orchestra. $22 - $108 | waballet.com.au

DATE NIGHTWednesdays, 8.30pm Cuddle up on a Piazza beanbag under the stars for a finely-tuned selection of romantic feature films and crowd favourites.

02 Dec: Pitch Perfect (2012, M)09 Dec: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001, M)16 Dec: Scrooged (1990, M) 23 Dec: Love Actually (2003, M) 30 Dec: Winona Wednesday – Edward Scissorhands (1990, PG)

FREE FLICKS FOR KIDSSaturdays, 5.30pm Bring the kids, pack a picnic or pick up a bite nearby, and enjoy a family night out under the stars seeing a free movie. Arrive early to nab a comfy beanbag or BYO rug/low chairs.

05 Dec: Home Alone (1990, PG) 12 Dec: Elf (2003, G) 19 Dec: The Grinch (2000, PG) FREE | visitperthcity.com.au | 08 9461 3368

Corner Lake and James Streets, Northbridge

31 December, 6.00pm – midnightSee the streets of Northbridge close to traffic to make way for a massive outdoor event featuring entertainment for all

ages including roving acrobats, dancers, singers, circus and performance, culminating in a midnight countdown celebration.

FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3181

TWILIGHT HAWKERS MARKETFridays 4, 11 & Thursday 17 December (in lieu of 18 Dec), Forrest Place, 4.30pm – 9.30pmA changing variety of savoury and sweet street food from 40 countries is available each week at this global community feast. Local acts provide the festive soundtrack to your Friday night after-work eats, pre-dinner snacking, or quick bites between Christmas shopping.FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368

OTHER EVENTS IN THE CITY OF PERTH

RAC CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Powered by Synergy, supported by the City of Perth

5 December, St Georges Terrace, 7.30pmEnjoy the colour and spectacle of your favourite floats as bands, clowns, dancers and TV personalities join Santa

and his reindeer to light up the streets of Perth. Arrive early to experience Forrest Place brilliantly transformed into

Christmas Place, with seasonal characters and festive photo opportunities, and secure your best vantage point along the

parade route.

PERTH CITY CHRISTMAS PLACE5 – 6 December, Forrest Place, 10.00am – 4.00pm

This special new event will be a season highlight, transforming Forrest Place into Christmas Place. For two days there’ll be

Santa workshops – make snow domes and gingerbread, and photo opportunities with life-sized reindeer statues and real elves, amongst a host of Christmas characters, as you’re

welcomed with generous helpings of cheer. Write and post your letter to Santa and if you’re lucky, meet the man himself.

FESTIVE FLICKS 5 – 23 December, Northbridge Piazza

Long days, warm nights, and Christmas cheer are plentiful at Northbridge Piazza, where the regular ‘Date Night’ and ‘Free Flicks for Kids’ feature film screenings on Wednesdays and Saturdays take on a festive flavour during December. And

be sure to catch a special double feature of kids Christmas classics at this month’s family activity day, Piazzarama.

ROVING CAROLLERS 5 – 24 December, 10.30am – 1.30pm

Merry groups of carollers from all over Perth spread Yuletide joy to visitors and lunchtime shoppers around the City with

their spirited repertoire of seasonal songs.

PIAZZARAMA NORTHBRIDGE: FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS

6 December, Northbridge Piazza, noon – 4.00pm The City’s holiday festival puts a Christmas spin on the Piazza’s monthly kids’ activity day, with themed all-ages

entertainment including face painting, balloon artistry, roving characters and two family movies. Dress up for an afternoon of festive fun, complete with carollers and a visit from Santa.

Take home a souvenir from the Christmas photo booth or get involved in making your own Christmas stocking. Also the classic film, Muppet Christmas Carol (1992, PG) is on

the Piazza SuperScreen at noon, and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, PG) screens at 2.30pm.

PERTH CITY CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 12 – 13 December, Forrest Place, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Bring the family to enjoy a festive kids’ carnival atmosphere in the centre of Perth. Free rides and activities include mini golf, giant novelty games, the popular cup and saucer ride, and

even a visit from Santa and his helper.

IGA CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT FOR VARIETY WASponsored by the City of Perth

20 December, Langley Park, gates open 4.30pmBring a rug and picnic and sing along to your favourite

Christmas carols with friends and family under the stars at this popular Christmas variety show fundraiser. Join thousands of

families celebrating the Christmas spirit, with a children’s show before the main concert. This is a ticketed event, with tickets

available at the gate on the day, and proceeds going to Variety – the Children’s Charity of WA.

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY21 – 23 December, Forrest Place, 6.30pm

Share in this enchanting event with the whole family and see the traditional story of Christmas told like never before. Over

100 performers from around the State star in a production with live animals, Christmas carols, remarkable new costumes, and an all new stage design. Proceeds from the sale of star wands support charity partner, Starlight Children’s Foundation. Pre-show entertainment begins 6.30pm. Main show 7.30-8.30pm

will be AUSLAN interpreted.

ROVING SANTAUntil 24 December

Santa and his helper will roam the City each day handing out Christmas goodies and spreading Christmas cheer.

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING SUPPORTING HEARTKIDS WA

Until 24 December, Carillon City, Sat – Thu 10.00am – 4.00pm*, Fri 10.00am – 7.00pm,

*until 5.00pm 19 – 20 and until 7.00pm 21 – 23 DecGet your Christmas gifts wrapped by friendly volunteers and support the families of children with heart disease. Look for the gift wrapping popup shop in Carillon City and for every

gold coin donation, you can have one present wrapped with accompanying gift tags. All funds raised go to Heartkids WA.

FREE | visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368

The City of Perth brings you a festival of events designed to colour your holiday season

with magic and fun.

PERTH CITY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSUntil 6 January

Marvel at the City’s magical lights and decorations including a new Christmas tree – the biggest in Perth (13m high, weighing

1.8 tonnes) with new LED season’s greetings ribbon and a traditional Council House nativity scene. Selected city streets

and parks will have festive lights and decorations too including James, Lake and William Streets in Northbridge, Victoria and Stirling Gardens, Hay and Murray Street Malls, and William

and King Street in the CBD.

CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS ON THE GPO3 – 20 December (7.30pm), 21 – 23 December (8.30pm

after Christmas Nativity), Forrest PlaceNew animated projections will colour the facade of our

landmark GPO each night after sunset. Electric Canvas’ award-winning large scale illuminations, custom designed to enhance the heritage building’s features, will depict ‘Queenie

the Quokka’ in Christmas scenes from around the world.

CITY CHRISTMAS POPUP MARKET 20151 – 3 December, QV1 Building Foyer, 11.00am – 2.00pmPerth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares is bringing together more than 50 of Perth’s most talented artisans and designers for a Christmas Popup Market. Everything is either designed or made in WA – so shop local, meet these talented makers and browse through their wares. There’ll also be a gift wrapping station with donations going to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.FREE | perthupmarket.com.au

COURTYARD CLUB 20154, 11, 18 December, State Theatre Centre Courtyard, 5.00pm Courtyard Club returns to the State Theatre Centre Courtyard, following a successful inaugural 2014 season. Presented by Perth Theatre Trust and RTRFM, these free, all-ages events sees a live outside broadcast of RTRFM’s popular Drivetime program from 5pm, plus live performances from some of Perth’s finest acts and RTRFM DJs, including Joni in the Moon, Tourist Kid and Odette Mercy and Her Soul Atomics. FREE | rtrfm.com.au

HANDEL’S JUDAS MACCABAEUS8 December, St George’s Cathedral, 7.30pm – 9.30pmJoseph Nolan and the St George’s Cathedral Consort will be joined by The Musicians’ Table led by Shaun Lee-Chen, and highly-acclaimed soloists Sara Macliver, Fiona Campbell, Richard Butler, and Andrew Foote to present this masterpiece of the Baroque choral repertoire. A pre-concert talk will be given at 6.45pm by Dr Bill Leadbetter, St George’s Cathedral Scholar.$55 - $65 | perthcathedral.org

SUMMER NIGHT MARKETS 11 December, Perth Cultural Centre, 4.00pm – 10.00pmWith over 60 local stalls curated by OnWilliam, live music on the Wetland stage, delicious local food, awesome pop up bars and more, this free night market is not to be missed. Supported by the MRA. FREE

CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT16 December, His Majesty’s Theatre, 10.30am – 12.30pmEveryone loves a Christmas carol! Welcome the season in with soprano Sara Macliver and Australian vocal ensemble Voyces, who will perform stunning Christmas choral works to thrill Morning Melodies lovers. Sing along to a mix of traditional and modern carols, and be in the running to win a Christmas door prize.From $27.53 | premier.ticketek.com.au

Until 6 January 2016