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Weekdays to Mon 24 November
10AM - 4PM
HANS TH. MACHIELSE
IMPRESSIONS FOR EMOTIONS
Dutch artist Hans Machielse has paintings in private collections all over the world.
This solo exhibition presents fresh and dynamic works, each telling stories of his experience, and reflecting a sense of vitality and exuberance.
Thu 13 November 7PM
ARTISTS FLOORTALK - see calendar.
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Sat 1 November 8PM
AFRICA SPECTACULAR - honouring Shonah's life
WA's favourite African drum and dance groups are joined by internationally renowned Lamine Sonko (Senegal) for a spectacular show in memory of Shonah Honeyhill Sonko.
Members of Akwaaba, Ngewell Kora and Dunumba will take you on a rhythmical journey through Africa, accompanied by dancers from Afrotonic, Organikdance and Imagine Dance Theatre.
Ticket sales will go towards supporting Shonah's young family.
Performance - music/dance - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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Mondays 3 November - 15 December
SALSA CLASSES
6.30 - 7.30PM Beginners
7.30 - 8.30PM Intermediate
8.30 - 9.30PM More advanced
Join Salsa Queen Liliana of the Rotmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha!
Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. Practice your salsa moves in between classes on the night.
No partner required, $19 per casual class.
Door sales only
Workshop - dance - No Free List
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Thu 6 November 7PM
GYPSY STRINGS SESSION
Join some of WA's top musicians for a strings jam session - gypsy style. Gypsy has influenced music styles all over the world - come and add your flavour to the global mix.
Bring an instrument and join in, dance or just come and enjoy the atmosphere.
FREE MUSIC SESSION
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Fri 7 November 8PM
CLUB SOUNDTRACK
Head upstairs to the new club in town as KULCHA launches Club Soundtrack. Bring a floor cushion for a film screening and then spend the night dancing with DJ Cookie as he mixes up his own brand of world beats.
Acclaimed documentary Music is the Weapon features interviews with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti,AMongst scenes of Lagos street life.
Come and discover the new Freo groove.
FILM AND DJ NIGHT
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $10, so Book Now!
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Daily Sat 8 - Sun 16 November
LETS DRAW THE WORLD - EXPERIENCING KULCHA - CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!
At Fremantle Library
KULCHA celebrates 25 years with an exhibition by some of today's most creative artists - children.
These colourful works by Beaconsfield Primary School students are based on the theme of multiculturalism and will be exhibited for the Fremantle Fringe Festival.
KULCHA continues it's anniversary celebrations with an exhibition of reflections by performers and visual artists on the importance of KULCHA
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Sat 8 November 10AM - 12 NOON
AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Join Paul Osei Kofi from local band Akwaaba for an exciting morning of African drumming.
Learn the basic techniques of African hand drumming along with a range of rhythms and driving beats from West Africa.
Drums and other instruments supplied. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
FREE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
Supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests
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Sat 8 November 8PM
WORLD CULTURES QUIZ NIGHT - KULCHA's BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER
Everybody loves a good quiz night and KULCHA promises to bring you one to remember!
Brush up on your knowledge of world music, movies, politics and more! Grab some friends and book a table for a night of fun and fantastic prizes emceed by actor Damon Lockwood.
Bookings essential, get in early as tables are limited.
Tables of 8
- No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
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Sun 9 November 4PM
TRIO ALEGRA - TYING IT ALL TOGETHER
Trio Alegra return to KULCHA for a live DVD recording - an evening sure to delight audiences with eastern European melodies, Spanish, Greek and klezmer songs, gypsy, swing and original compositions.
The Trio will be joined by an array of guests including Mark Cain (wind), Les Challis (percussion) and Alex Millier (clarinet) and Lena Mackenzie (violin) from WASO.
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $17, so Book Now!
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Thu 13 November 7PM
HANS TH. MACHIELSE - ARTISTS FLOORTALK
Join Hans for an evening of inspiration as he presents an exclusive artist's talk.
Registration essential, RSVP to admin@kulcha.com.au
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Fri 14 November 8PM
DAVE STEPHENS - CD LAUNCH
After 15 years honing his craft, Dave Stephens presents his CD From Fire Within.
Dave is known for his sweet and soulful voice, acoustic guitar and heartfelt lyrics. Dave keeps it in the family with support from Andy Stephens, Karen Winton and Andrew Winton, and is joined by Paul Novosel and others.
Get there early to see a sublime solo set by Kris Arnott (Paul Gioia Trio and Iris).
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 15 November 10AM - 12 NOON
ITALIAN THEATRE GAMES FOR KIDS
Commedia Academy of Australia presents a workshop of Italian theatre games including mask technique, character movements and physical theatre.
Come and join Sanjiva and Giri for a fun theatrical workshop all about drama, character and expression.
Suitable for ages 6 to 10.
FREE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
Supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests
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Sat 15 November 8PM
KULCHA'S SILVER ANNIVERSARY - WITH LINSEY POLLAK
KULCHA's founder Linsey Pollak returns to Western Australia for this special event.
Join in the festivities with traditional dance and music lessons Macedonian-style with Linsey and Kerry Fletcher. Then be one of the first in WA to see Linsey present his new solo show Passing Wind, which offers a quirky look at the creation of wind instruments from found objects.
This evening of anniversary celebrations will also feature performances by Perth Modern School Students who have been involved in workshops with Linsey, and a host of other special guests who have been instrumental in KULCHA's success over the past 25 years.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $35, so Book Now!
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Wed 19 November 7PM
WORLD PERCUSSION JAM SESSION
March to the beat of your own drum and awaken your rhythm through percussion.
All drums, bells, shakers, hands and feet are welcome to jam it up for one night only.
Don't miss out on this feast of percussion at KULCHA!
FREE MUSIC SESSION
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Fri 21 November 8PM
BANDISH
Bandish is an Indian musical composition which ties together ideas and imagination - a meeting of the new generation of Indian musicians, whose musical expression naturally blends east and west into a new genre of Indian fusion music.
Join guitarist Glenn Rogers, sarangi player Bal Singh, tabla maestro Vick Ramakrishnan and guest musicians in the creation of this new global sound.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 22 November 10 - 11AM
CAPOIERA WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Ancestrais Capoeira present an energetic workshop to get you moving to their Brazilian beats.
Exercise your body and mind with this fun and funky dance ritual which is taking the world by storm.
Suitable for ages 6 and up.
FREE CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
Supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests
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Sat 22 November 8PM
CRAIG SINCLAIR AND KHIN MYINT
Craig Sinclair and Khin Myint return to KULCHA, presenting a night of contemporary folk music.
Khin is back from a year's song-writing abroad, and returns with a new repertoire and a gently uplifting groove, lushly visual lyrics and an evocative voice.
Craig breathes life into the traditional blues sound with an articulate and heartfelt modern folk-blues style.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sun 23 November 7PM
MUKTI
Bringing together eastern and western traditions, this group of well-known acoustic musicians blends virtuosity, intricate rhythms and soaring melody to create music that speaks to people of all cultures and walks of life.
With Vick Ramakrishnan on tabla, Glenn Rogers on guitar, Mel Robinson on cello and Josh Hogan on vibraphone and percussion, Mukti is a celebration of unity through diversity.
Catch them for one night only.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Fri 28 November 8PM
THE LAST FIVE COINS
For over a decade KULCHA members The Last Five Coins have been performing their unique brand of dance music.
Inspired by the villages of Europe and played on a range of European folk instruments - such as the hurdy gurdy, accordion, cornemuse, darrabukka, tapan, mandolin and rebec - the band's upbeat tunes will entice you to the dance floor.
Performance - music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 29 November 8PM
MY CHANCE TO SHINE
The Golden Koala Concert celebrates cultural diversityAMongst young Western Australians.
This event presents the cream of Fremantle's young performers, mentored by Macedonian singer/songwriter Lena Trajkovska. 12 year old local rocker Sebastian Simich will perform a mix of originals and covers, to delight audiences of all ages.
Featuring special guests Teresa Ingrilli, Rosie Smith and Francesco Esquivel.
A KULCHA Community event.
Community music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $13, so Book Now!
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Sun 30 November 7PM
MIC CONWAY WITH CLARKE'S GREY VEST
Billed by Lucky Oceans as 'The King of vaudeville in Australia today', Mic Conway takes the stage with Clarke's Grey Vest to create idiosyncratic tunes that will make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split.
Audiences know Mic from Mic Conway's National Junk Band to Captain Matchbox and Circus Oz - magic, satire and rubber chickens meet ukuleles, mandolin, saw, guitar, fiddle and cello.
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type
Tickets at the Door $17, so Book Now!
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Sun 30 November 10 - 11AM
BOLLYWOOD INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
India meets the West in this fun workshop inspired by Bhungra beats and Bollywood dance moves.
Pull out your sari and paint the town red with a lesson in this fun and energetic dance style which is sure to get you laughing.
In recognition of UN White Ribbon Day. Suitable for ages 6 and up
Workshop
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