Your Week: The next gen of WA creatives, an alternative music festival and more happening this week in Perth

Pulse Weekend

Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, Art Gallery of WA, Perth

A celebration of emerging creativity, get ready for two days of art, fashion, and design. On Saturday afternoon, the next generation of visual artists will be giving free artist talks from 2-4pm. Hear from some Pulse 2025 exhibitors about their inspirations, creative processes and post-high school plans. As the sun sets, the spotlight shifts to the third annual Pulse Fashion Show. From 6.30pm, enjoy a runway event showcasing emerging designers from WA’s TAFEs and universities. Expect daring silhouettes, sustainable designs, and cutting-edge artistry. On Sunday from 9.30am, the AGWA Rooftop will host the Second Life Markets, a curated selection of vintage fashion and unique finds from some of Perth’s best collectors. It’s a massive celebration of WA’s creative future.

Artist talks are free. Pulse Fashion Show $38 to $45 and Second Life Markets $6 to $15. Tickets from eventbrite.com.au

Maar Koodjal

Tuesday, May 27, to Sunday, July 13, Raine Square, Perth

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, Raine Square is hosting a seven-week long immersive festival of First Nations art and culture. There will be music, dance, storytelling, visual art, fashion, workshops and live radio. Highlights include Ash Garlett Penfold, Lilly Gogos and Starsan Roe. The program reflects the theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

Free. For more info visit rainesquare.com.au

Mo Amer El Oso Palestino Tour

Tuesday, May 27, 8pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco

Fans of the show Mo on Netflix will be well acquainted with the wit of Mohammed Amer, a celebrated Palestinian-American stand-up comedian. He also co-starred in the show Ramy on Stan and was in the DC film Black Adam.

Tickets $84.95 to $115.55 from Ticketek

RSPYS

Friday, May 30, Amplifier Bar, Perth, Saturday, May 31, The River Hotel, Margaret River, and Sunday, June 1, Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough

Frontman of 80s rockers v.Spy v.Spy, Craig Bloxom lands in WA with his new band RSPYS. Expect to hear classic vSPY vSPY hits, including Don’t Tear It Down, Harry’s Reasons, Sallie-Anne, Credit Cards, Hardtimes but with a reggae/rock edge. Organisers are promising an electrifying tribute to one of the county’s most iconic bands.

Tickets $44.90 to $45.30 from Oztix

Tender Is The Night

Friday, May 30, 6.30pm and Saturday, May 31 (sold out), Melville Main Hall, Booragoon.

Vikki Thorn (The Waifs, Thornbird, The Red Tails) and Noongar artist Maatakitj join up with the Tender Is The Night string quartet to reimagine their songs with a blend of classic and contemporary influences. BYO picnic rugs, cushions, snacks and drinks, or take a seat and enjoy the show.

Tickets $40 from tenderisthenight.com.au

Arrival Festival

Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 8, The Naval Store, PS Art Space, and The Buffalo Club, Fremantle

This winter music festival brings a boundary pushing line-up of acts to warm your soul as the weather turns cold. Highlights of this year’s festival include US singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt and New York rock band DIIV. Set across three intimate venues and with plenty of local acts to check out, this is one worth getting down to.

Tickets $25 to $80 from Humantix