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Defying Gravity Percussion Ensemble: Dream Garden

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

A hyper-groovy evening bursting with melody, magic, mystery, fun - and drums!WAAPA's world-renowned Defying Gravity percussion ensemble takes you on a magical ride through an enchanted world of sound, rhythm and groove. Joined by marimba legend Adam Tan, you'll hear marimbas, vibraphones, gongs, waterphones and a kaleidoscope of exotic percussion instruments in this celebration of the joy of music. Directed by Tim White OAM with special guest artist Adam Tan.

$20

Armadale Arts Bush Trail: Cultural Day

Armadale Environmental Centre Triton Cres,, Bedfordale, WA, Australia

Join a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal culture against the backdrop of the Armadale Arts Bush Trail. The event will start with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, and feature performances showcasing local dance groups. Remember to keep an eye out for giveaways running across the day.

Free
This is a Recurring Event Minnawarra Art Awards Artist Floor Talks

Minnawarra Art Awards Artist Floor Talks

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Experience the Minnawarra Art Awards through the eyes and minds of the artists themselves. Join our guest artists as they provide insights into their work and artistic process. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments while mingling with art enthusiasts. Places are limited so book early to secure your place.

Free
This is a Recurring Event Sensorium Theatre: Ten Tiny Things

Sensorium Theatre: Ten Tiny Things

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Sensorium Theatre is Australia's only company making immersive, multi-sensory theatre specifically for young audiences with disability.
Sensorium Theatre will be revving up the green machine at the Armadale District Hall! Join us for a sensory storytelling of 'Ten Tiny Things', created by Meg McKinlay and Kyle Hughes-Odgers. Children and their families will slow down and go on an interactive journey to discover ten tiny things through all the senses!

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

$10

Swap – Don’t Shop! Children’s Clothing Event

Rossiter Pavilion 16 Tuberose Rd,, Piara Waters, WA, Australia

Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Join the movement to reduce textile waste in landfill by participating in the Swap - Don't Shop! Children's Clothing Event. Friday 17 May: bring along baby, toddler and children's clothing (up to twelve years, on hangers) and shoes that are worthy of a longer lifespan. Please ensure items are in good, wearable condition. Maternity wear is also welcome. Saturday 18 May: bring a reusable shopping bag to shop for "new" items to take home.

Free

Cartoon Stacker Birds

Creative Soul Sessions 42 Challis Rd,, Armadale, Western Australia, Australia

Join Creative Soul Sessions and learn how to draw cartoons with Pete Player.Pete will run through all the basics of drawing cartoon characters and help you create your very own cartoon stack of birds using paints and posca pens.
The special Arts Festival price is $5 per person and the event is suitable for all skills, abilities and ages.

$5

An Evening of John Denver With Strings

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

In an era when popular music absorbed the connection of the common person, and utilised the beauty of Strings to lift music to poetic heights, John Denver personified the art of singer-songwriting. Wayne Perry, Armadale's 2024 Festival Artist, eloquently performs the greatest of John Denver's songs and is joined by banjo legend Ian Simpson in a unique collaboration with musical director and musical arranger, Rachel John. The Classic Sounds Orchestra delivers the melting string parts of John Denver's greatest recordings and presents to you, An Evening of John Denver With Strings.

$20

Painted Pots Drop In Session

Champion Centre 76 Champion Dr,, Seville Grove, Western Australia, Australia

Residents and visitors alike are invited to exercise their creativity at this drop in clay pot painting session with local artist Rose Indich.
No experience or materials needed - just bring your imagination! Clay pots and painting materials will be provided.

You'll get to take home your finished product as well as a free bush tucker plant to plant in it.

No bookings are required, however note quantities are limited and distributed on a first in first served basis.

Free

Mixed Up Music

Kelmscott Hall & Grounds Rushton Park, 60 River Rd,, Kelmscott, WA, Australia

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Mixed Up Music from the award-winning Armadale City Concert Band. Admission by gold coin donation. Come and join us on Sunday 19 May at Kelmscott Hall for an entertaining variety of music. There will be movie themes, concert band classics and even a bit of 80's and 90's music.

$1