The celsius has well and truly dropped and July is here once again. With it comes a deliciously moreish line-up of food, drink, arts, culture, and sport to while away the hours. Have your bucket list at the ready because here are a few of the best winter-friendly things to do in Perth this July.
Sunny’s Dumplings at Pep’s
Chef Sunny de Ocampo has been turning up the heat at Pep’s Wine Bar with his Sunny’s Dumplings event. He’s been busy hand-making dumplings with his mum in preparation for an authentic five-course set menu. If you’re eager for a real treat, opt in for the optional wine pairing. One thing is certain, you won’t be disappointed.
When: Sunday, July 14th
Where: Pep’s Wine Bar
Tickets: $80.00
Good Food & Wine Show
The longest-running foodie event, the Good Food & Wine Show is coming back to Perth for three days this July. You’ll be able to sashay your way through more than 200 exhibitors, from the finest wine to the creamiest cheese. As well as learning a bunch of recipes in a series of masterclasses taught by some of Australia’s best celebrity chefs.
When: Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st
Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $42.00
NOM NOM Festival
Beat the winter blues and holiday FOMO at NOM NOM, Leederville’s very own food and wine festival. With six weeks of culinary adventure, featuring boozy brunches, progressive lunches, and gourmet plates, there’s something to suit every palate.
When: Sunday, July 7th to Sunday, August 18th
Where: Leederville
Tickets
Fremantle Dockers VS West Coast Eagles
Watch as Round 20 kicks off at Optus Stadium on Saturday, July 27th when the Fremantle Dockers take on the West Coast Eagles. With a beer in one hand and a bucket of chips in the other, there’s nothing West Australians love more than watching the big game unfurl in real life. Maybe it’s the vibrant lights or the rowdy roars of the crowd, but we can’t get enough.
When: Saturday, July 27th
Where: Optus Stadium
Tickets: $45.00
Heyscape Tiny Cabin in Kings Park
Imagine waking at dawn to the botanical splendour of one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. There’s only one month left to experience the Heyscape tiny cabins in Kings Park. Choose from three locations which all highlight the park’s natural beauty, with uninterrupted Swan River and city skyline views. It’s the perfect place to recharge and relax without leaving town.
When: Friday, June 7th until Sunday, July 28th
Where: Kings Park
Tickets: $495 per night
Taco and Terracotta Workshop
La Cholita in Northbridge is promising a fiesta like no other when they team up with Open Hands Creative for the first-ever Taco and Terracotta Workshop on Saturday, July 6th. The ticket includes a Classic Margarita or two glasses of Sangria, a taco of your choice, shared guacamole with crispy flour tortillas, and all the pots and tools needed to create a masterpiece. So it’s destined to be a good time!
When: Saturday, July 6th
Where: La Cholita
Tickets: $80.00
Cabin Fever
When it rains, it pours. From July 12th to 21st, winter in the South West will get a whole lot hotter. Cabin Fever is back with more than 40 events from Busselton to Margaret River and everywhere in between. Expect all the fire, food, and fun across 10 chilly days that will leave you fuller than a late-night fridge raid.
When: Friday, July 12th to Sunday, July 21st
Where: Margaret River and Busselton Region
Tickets
Grease The Musical
You better shape up, because this is the one that you want! Grease is back in an all-new production, and it promises to be slicker and more electrifying than ever before. Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Rizzo, and the whole gang are ready and raring to give you a night out, like only Grease can! Watch as you’re transported to a world of high school romance, toe-tapping music, and pure fun!
When: Tuesday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 28th
Where: Crown Theatre, Burswood
Tickets: $119.90
Bottomless Gnocchi Club
Pasta lovers rejoice, Bottomless Gnocchi Club is back at Market Grounds every Wednesday from 5:00 pm. What’s better than feasting on an endless supply of pillow-soft gnocchi for two hours? If you ask us, nothing! Tuck into three varieties of drool-worthy gnocchi including classic tomato, lamb ragu, or truffle. It’s popular for a reason!
When: every Wednesday
Where: Market Grounds
Tickets: $45.00
Hot Chim Terrace
Prepare to ignite your senses with the return of the Hot Chim Terrace! State Buildings Bar Operations Manager Matt Bodycote has joined forces with the renowned Archie Rose Distilling Co to bring guests an unparalleled cocktail experience in the atmospheric basement playground of Long Chim. Gather around the fire pit as instruments are heated in the flames and plunged into the carefully curated gin, vodka, rum, and whisky-based cocktails. What’s better, you’ll also get a complimentary hot gin and tonic, followed by your choice of signature hot cocktail.
When: Thursday, July 18th, Friday, July 19th, Saturday, July 20th, Thursday, July 25th, Friday, July 26th, and Saturday, July 27th
Where: Long Chim
Tickets: $60.00
