Your Week: What’s on in Perth January 28–February 3: Chinese New Year, Yotam Ottolenghi, Darren Hayes & more

Chinese New Year Fair

Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with a bang. Literally. Firecrackers aplenty kickstart the festivities and will ward off evil spirits. Immerse yourself in the street carnival with the lion and dragon dance troupe marching through James Street down to Perth Cultural Centre. Food and drinks will add some extra flavour.

From 12pm, James and Lake Streets, Northbridge and Northbridge Piazza, 12–9pm, and Yagan Square, 12–7 pm.

Boardwalk Beach Club

It’s your last chance to soak up Euro vibes while lazing around in a waterside cabana, cocktail in hand of course. After another sunny season, Boardwalk Beach Club is wrapping up for the summer. Walk-ins are welcome, or if you and your mates are in the mood for unrivalled luxury, book a cabana for $109 + BF (price is per group of 4-6 pax + complimentary glass of Chandon Garden Spritz per person included) via Megatix.

Until January 29, Hillary’s Boardwalk, 58 Southside Dr Hillarys.

SummerSalt

SummerSalt is back for another season of sun-kissed summer fun with more of Australia’s favourite artists live in some of the most picturesque beachside locations in the country. Catch Angus & Julia Stone, Ben Harper, City and Colour, The Rubens and more in the heart of Freo. General Admission tickets from $142.51 + BF from Ticketmaster.

12pm Sunday January 29, Esplanade Park, Fremantle.

Yotam Ottolenghi

World-renowned chef and author Yotam Ottolenghi returns to Australia for his highly anticipated Flavour of Life — Live On-Stage Tour. Hear about his upbringing and the journey that led to his becoming a chef, tastemaker and hospitality entrepreneur. Plus, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask their own burning cooking questions during the audience Q&A and co-create signature Ottolenghi dishes live on stage. Tickets from $62.30 + BF via Ticketmaster.

7.30pm Monday January 30, Perth Concert Hall, Perth.

Darren Hayes

The former singer for chart-topping pop duo Savage Garden will return to Australian stages for the first time in over a decade with his Do You Remember? Tour — 25 Years of Savage Garden, Solo Hits And More. Fans will embark on a journey from the first time they ever heard the phrase Chica Cherry Cola all the way through to the present day. Tickets from $135 via Ticketek.

8pm, Tuesday January 31, RAC Arena, Perth.

Get Ahead

Mel Buttle

Comedian, presenter and writer Mel Buttle returns with a brand new show for one night only. Don’t miss her hilarious insights, frank admissions and relatable stories all guaranteed to have audiences in stitches. Tickets from $45 via Ticketek.

6.30pm June 9, Regal Theatre, Subiaco.