The best things to do in Perth this weekend

Plus Fonty's Pool, RENT and more.

Author

Troy Mutton
May 09, 2024

Welcome to the weekly wrap

Every time we start this mailout we write WORDS WORDS WORDS in this section to make sure we come back to it and write some kind of pithy intro. The only issue is, every time we do, Work by Rihanna gets stuck in our heads…

And now, perhaps, we have implanted it into your brain, and apologies if so!

EXPLORE

Over the past century, Fonty’s Pool has become an iconic part of the south west with generations of families visiting the pool to cool off on a warm day or even learn how to swim.

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EAT & DRINK

Here’s a deliciously snackable selection of the latest in Perth food news, including a new Mane Liquor store and Near Mint’s Northbridge return.

SPORTS

Undefeated so far in 2024, the West Coast Fever have three home games in a row coming up this month, so let’s get around the Green Army and make sure that red-hot run continues!

EAT & DRINK

Perth Cake Collective was established in 2017 by owner Ash – a self-professed perfectionist with a passion for baking, and “going above and beyond to ensure each customer is happy with their order.”

SPONSORED

After sell-out performances, rave reviews and standing ovations across Australia, the multi-Tony Award winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson, RENT, opens in Perth this weekend!

SPORTS

Designed by Yamatji artist Loretta Egan, it will be worn during Sir Doug Nicholls Round matches against Melbourne at Optus Stadium (round 10) and Adelaide in Adelaide in round 11.

WHAT’S ON

The weekend is (almost) already here, and as always there’s heaps going on, including Oz Comic-Con, Scarborough Sunset Markets winter edition kicks off, Subi Blooms and of course, Mother’s Day!

 CCAPTUREDD 

Throwback Thursday

It’s the heady days of the 1970s, and we’re popping into Perth’s forgotten fitness empire, our local Laurie Potter gym, for a quick sauna session with the gals.