I've spent the past day compiling a guide to the fun that can be had in Perth, WA. It is completely tailored to my own tastes, and thus might better be thought of as a kind of 'Geeks guide to Perth'. I will continuously update it as new stuff pops into my head. My goal was to create a personal reference guide of things to do or places to go whenever I feel boredom tugging at my shoulder. Its labeled 'part 1' as there is a 'Things to do if I'm bored (Part 2)' that comprises a giant list of things to do when boredom strikes ie. 'Paint a picture', 'Go for a jog' or 'Check Part 1 and see if there's anything that looks appealing'.
Upcoming Gigs/events:
Groups/Communities:
Astronomy WA: http://www.astronomywa.net.au/ (WA astronomy association/news/events).Sugar Blue Burlesque:http://www.sugarblueburlesque.com/ (Burlesque Troupe/Academy)
Gamers Guild Inc. http://www.gamersguild.org.au/ (Western Australia's premier gaming club: Paper Rpgs, D&D, Wargames ect).
Perth Comickers: http://www.meetup.com/Perth-Comickers/ (Comic artists social group).
Perth Atheists Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/PerthAtheists/ (Discuss beliefs and philosophies + make friends).
Perth Goths Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/goth-2/ (Gothic-ness).Perth RPG Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/PerthRPG/ (Paper RPGs).
Perth Skeptics Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Perth-Skeptics/(Skepticism/Rational thinking)
Fremantle Philosophy Cafe: http://www.meetup.com/FreoCafePhilo/ (Discuss Philosophy)
Deep and Meaningful Conservation Group: http://www.meetup.com/Deep-and-Meaningful-Discussion-Meetup-Group/ (Discussion on a broad range of intellectual topics).
WA Boardgaming Association Inc.: http://waboardgaming.org.au/,http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/308 (promotes boardgames + card games).
Perth Gamers Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Perth-Gamers/ (Videogames, RPing, Board, miniatures – all flavours of gaming.)
West Australian Medieval Alliance (WAMA): http://www.wama.asn.au/(Coalition of medieval interested groups in Perth).
WestGamer: http://www.westgamer.com/forum/ (Home of WA hobby gaming).
Perth Tricks: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perth-Tricks/450213410262(Perth 'Tricking' sport group)
Australian Parkour Association: http://www.parkour.asn.au/index.php (Has Perth events).
Chess Association of WA: http://www.cawa.org.au/ (Chess).
Volunteering WA: http://www.volunteeringwa.org.au/Home.aspx (Volunteer in WA).
JAFWA: http://jafwa.asn.au/ (Japanese Animation Fans of Western Australia) Weekly screenings. Collins Street Community Center.
Perth furs: www.perthfurs.net/ (Furry fans) *I guess if you really wanna -_-; I won't judge. They also have yearly Perthfur Gathering, which is also open to non-furries; http://gathering.perthfurs.net/.
Perth Camarilla: http://www.camarilla.org.au/wiki/index.php?title=Perth (World of Darkness LARP). Wow this shit goes down in perth?
Places/Events:
Perth Zombie Shuffle 2011: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115255278508931 (Flash mob, Zombie Walk).
The Burlesque Lounge: http://www.theburlesquelounge.com/ (Burlesque Venue) Upstairs, 267 William Street, Northbridge.
Redflag Lanfest: http://www.rflan.org/ (Lan gaming).
Sin: http://sin-club.com/v2/, http://twitter.com/#!/sinclubperth (Goth/Alternative nightclub) 45 Murray St, Perth.
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School: http://www.drsketchyperth.com.au/ (Draw Burlesque Performers), The Burlesque Lounge.
Gravity Discover Centre: http://www.gravitycentre.com.au/(Astronomy/Science education centre) 1098 Military Road, West Gingin, WA.
Gingin Observatory: http://www.ginginobservatory.com/ (Observatory) 1098 Military Road, West Gingin, WA.
Perth Observatory: http://www.perthobservatory.wa.gov.au/ (Observatory) 337 Walnut Rd, Bickley 6076, Western Australia.
Fremantle Prision: http://www.fremantleprison.com.au/ (Closed heritage-listed prison) The Terrace, Fremantle, WA 6160.
PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Art), Art Gallery of Western Australia & WA Museums: http://www.pica.org.au/,http://www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/index.asp, http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/(Art + Various Museums) Perth Cultural Centre, James Street Northbridge, Perth WA.
Aqwa: http://www.aqwa.com.au/main.asp/ (Aquarium of Western Australia) Hillarys Boat Harbour.Perth Zoo: http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/ (Zoo) 20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth.
Caversham Wildlife Park: http://www.cavershamwildlife.com.au/ (Wildlife Park) Inside Whiteman park.
SciTech: http://www.scitech.org.au/ (Science education centre) Sutherland St, West Perth.
Paintball Skirmish: http://www.paintballskirmish.com.au/ (Paintball, 2 locations).
WASP Paintball: http://www.wasppaintball.com.au/ (Paintball, 3 locations).
WA Circus School: http://www.circuswa.com/ (Circus Lessons!). 8 Philimore Street, Fremantle.
RTR.fm: http://www.rtrfm.com.au/ (Local alternative radio).
Wildflowers WA: http://www.wildflowerswa.com/en/default.htm (Guide to Perth Wildflowers/Tours).
Birdwatching in WA: http://www.ausbird.com/wa.html (Birdwatching spots/Tours).
Shops:
Tatics Perth: http://www.tactics.net.au/ (Fantasy & Wargaming): Basement London Court, 56 St Georges Terrace.
Empire Toys: http://www.empiretoys.com.au/ (Geekdom/Comics) 856 Hay Street Perth, WA 6000.
The Last Hurrah Bookshop: No website (2nd hand antiquarian books) Unit 12c 40 Port Pirie St, Bibra Lake WA.
Elizabeth's Bookshops: http://www.elizabethsbookshop.com.au/ (2nd hand books ect.) Various locations.
Fantastic Planet: http://fantasticplanet.net.au/ (Fantasy/Sci-fi Books) Shop 8, Shafto Lane, Perth WA.
White Dwarf Books: http://www.whitedwarfbooks.com/(Warhammer/Fantasy/SciFI books) Carillon City Arcade (2nd Floor, opposite Games Workshop)
Luna Palace Cinemas: http://www.lunapalace.com.au/ (Art-house cinema) Various Locations.
Planet + Video/Books: http://www.planetvideo.com.au/(Books/DVS/Rental/Geek) 636-646 BEAUFORT ST, Mt Lawley.
Quality Comics: http://www.qualitycomics.com.au/ (Comics) 872 Hay Street, Perth WA.
Comic Zone: http://sites.google.com/site/comiczoneperth/ (Comics) 572 Hay Street, Perth WA.
Stanbridges Hobby Store: http://www.stanbridges.com.au/ (Hobbies) 23 Railway Parade Opposite the Guildford Road Subway, Mount Lawley, Perth 6050.
Games World: http://www.gamesworld.com.au/ (Boardgames/hobby ect) Various locations.
Games Workshop: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/storelocator/results.jsp?searchCat=store-finder&showIndependantRetailers=on&searchMode=filter&searchFilter=WA&origin&return=null (Warhmmer 40k ect) Above link leads to a list of locations of Games Workshops and Games Worlds in Perth.
Tokyo Underground: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Underground/115644475125651, http://www.tokyounderground.biz/(Japanese related/'Lolita' fashion) The Basement, 816 Hay Street, Perth.
Wildilocks: http://www.wildilocks.com/ (Alternative fashion and hair) 108 Barrack St, Perth.
Mame Clothing: http://www.mame.com.au/ (Gothic/ Alternative fashion ) 575 Wellington St, Perth.
Game Traders: http://www.gametraders.com.au/?page=store#store?act=info&ID=undefined (Cult Videogames) Above link takes you to locations across Australia inc. WA.
Oxfam Shop: http://www.oxfamshop.org.au/ (Fairtrade/Ethical international products) 872 Hay Street, (Near Shafto Lane), Perth 6000 & 22 Queen St, Cnr Adelaide Street, Fremantle 6160.
78 Records: http://www.78records.com.au/ (Sells local music ect). 914 Hay Street, Perth.
Festivals/Conventions:
Supernova: http://www.supanova.com.au/ (Pop Culture Expo) When? June 24-25 2011, Claremont Showgrounds.
WAI-CON: http://www.wai-con.org/ (Anime Convention) When? 29-30 January 2011, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Revelation Film Festival: http://www.revelationfilmfest.org/ (International film fest) When? 14-24 July 2011, The Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley.
Perth International Arts Festival: http://perthfestival.com.au/ (Arts festival) When? Jan-March 2011, Various Venues.
Flickerfest: http://www.flickerfest.com.au/ (International Short Film Festival) When? 3-6 March 2011, Camelot Outdoor Cinema.
Swan Con: http://2011.swancon.com.au/ (WA science fiction + fantasy convention) When? 21-25 April 2011, Hyatt Perth.
GenghisCon: http://www.genghiscon.org/ (Covers science fiction, fantasy, roleplaying, board games + more) When? 14-16 January 2011, St. George's College.
Perth Medieval Fayre: http://www.wama.asn.au/Home/home.html (Ren fair) When? 19 March 2011, Supreme Court Gardens.
Tropfest: http://www.tropfest.com/au/ (Short film festival) When? 20 February 2011, Bohemia Outdoor Cinema.
Reel Anime: http://www.madman.com.au/reelanime/ (Anime film fest) when? September 2011 maybe? LUNA LEEDERVILLE.
