Side Walks is a one-day sprawling adventure of literature and storytelling across Perth City and Northbridge, celebrating local stories and activating spaces with arts and culture. Join us on this big day out with friends new and old.
Side Walks is comprised of six events taking place over two phases. You can choose to come to the CITY BLOCK, the NORTHBRIDGE BLOCK, or commit to the full-day experience and come to both.
All events are free, but RSVP is essential! Register your attendance here.
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NORTHBRIDGE BLOCK
Father’s Daughter – 4.15pm, Hello Rooftop Bar at The Rechabite
Charlotte Bridge and her father Kim Bridge talk going out bush, planting our feet on Country, and passing it on from one generation to the next.
I Will Not – 5.15pm, Dandy Barber Co
A TikTok-inspired, lip-sync battle of Julia Gillard’s iconic misogyny speech will be used as a kicking off point for a discussion about gender equity in Australia. Facilitated by Sisonke Msimang and featuring Eduardo Araújo and Sally Richardson.
Lit Live – 6.30pm, Alex Hotel
Grab a drink and settle in as we finish off Side Walks with a special edition of Lit Live. Combining stories from Centre for Stories’ anthologies Wave after Wave and To Hold the Clouds, hear stories from emerging Western Australian writers read to you by local actors. Featuring Sarah McNeil and others.
After Party! – 7.15pm, Alex Hotel
Come and get groovy with us at Alex Hotel. Drinks and food will be available for purchase.
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ACCESSIBILITY
All venues are either fully or partially accessible. Side Walks is a pop-up style program, meaning some of our venues are not typically utilised for events and may require some audience members to stand. AUSLAN interpreting is available upon request. If you require an AUSLAN interpreter, or have other access needs, please contact us by 20 November on (08) 9328 1442 or info@centreforstories.com
THANK YOU
Side Walks would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors City of Perth, Aspen Corporate Financial Planning, and Rayner Real Estate.
We're so thankful to our partner venues: Toastface Grillah, King St Collective, Studio 218, The Rechabite, Dandy Barber Co, and Alex Hotel.
