Perth events: The best events this week, from Stormie Mills to Drag Me To Bingo and Carl Barron

From an Aussie art icon’s new exhibition to a drag-themed bingo-meets-bottomless brunch, here are some of the hottest tickets around town this weekend and beyond.

All The Secrets Are Buried Between The Oceans And The Mountains

Saturday August 1 to Sunday November 8, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth

Renowned West Australian artist Stormie Mills’ first solo exhibition in an Australian State gallery showcases new works alongside pieces drawn from across his remarkable 40-year career.

Free

Carl Barron

Saturday August 1, 8pm, RAC Arena, Perth

In his latest arena tour Just Wondering Why, one of Australia’s most enduring comedians mulls on everything from the sound of a pin dropping to the similarities between sugar and dirt.

Tickets $89 from Ticketek

Drag Me To Bingo

Saturday August 1, 10.30am, Optus Stadium, Burswood

Bottomless brunch with a side of bingo? Don your most fabulous finery and head to the River View Room for a feast of fun, food and live entertainment starring local cabaret star and drag queen Dean Misdale.

Tickets $130 or $100 for a non-alcoholic drinks package from optusstadium.com.au

Hatched

Saturday August 1 to Sunday October 4, noon-5pm, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Northbridge

Now in its 35th year, PICA’s annual National Graduate Show will feature works by 21 artists from tertiary art schools across Australia, from painting and ceramics to sculpture and printmaking. The exhibition will be accompanied by Weekends at PICA on August 1 and the Hatched Family Day on August 8.

Free

MOULD x Pinot Palooza

Friday August 7 to Sunday August 9, Claremont Showground, Claremont

This festival of wine and cheese will bring together more than 100 of Australia’s best wine and cheesemakers across various sessions starting on the Friday evening.

Tickets $59 from mouldxpalooza.com

Chocolate Starfish

Friday August 7, 7.30pm, Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley

The Aussie rock favourites are All Fired Up with their latest national tour, a spectacle of classic covers including their most recent single, a new version of Pat Benatar’s beloved track. They’ll follow up the Perth gig with a show in Bunbury on August 8.

Tickets $77 from Ticketek