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• Book and reading clubs

  Books in the Brewery

  Contemporary Aussie novels over beer; founded to tackle adult loneliness

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Seasonal Brewing

  Free
• Book and reading clubs

  Boorloo Perth Book Doof

  Silent group reading to a curated soundtrack, BYO book, optional mingling

  • When: Monthly, e.g. Sat 1-4pm
  • Where: Rotating bars, e.g. Terrarium Bar, CBD
  • Cost: From $2 (Humanitix)
• Language exchange

  Le Café Conversation (Alliance Française de Perth)

  Monthly French conversation café; small capped groups

  • When: Monthly; 10:00-11:00am (listed dates fall on Fridays)
  • Where: Alliance Française de Perth, 75 Broadway, Nedlands
  • Cost: Paid
• Talks and ideas nights

  Perth Skeptics in the Pub

  Pub night for promoters of science, skepticism, rationality and critical thinking

  • When: Wednesdays roughly monthly 7:00-10:00pm (16 Sep / 14 Oct / 11 Nov / 9 Dec 2026)
  • Where: Kalamunda Hotel, 43 Railway Road, Kalamunda
• Talks and ideas nights

  TEDxPerth Salon

  2026 theme "Can We Talk? The art of conversation"; talks plus networking break, conversation-starter name badges and audience Q&A

  • When: Wed 27 May 2026 6:00-8:15pm
  • Where: Moana Hall, Level 1, 618 Hay Street Mall, Perth
• Nature and stargazing

  WA Naturalists' Club

  Long-running naturalists' club with branches; hands-on field trips (fungi foray 19 Jul 2026, guided bird walk 22 Aug 2026)

  • When: Multiple events monthly (talks Friday evenings in Nedlands/Kalamunda; weekend walks and excursions)
  • Where: Various: Kalamunda
  • Cost: Free and paid
• Nature and stargazing

  Astronomical Group of WA

  Amateur astronomy group

  • When: Meets once a month
  • Where: Varies
• Nature and stargazing

  Astronomical Society of WA

  Amateur astronomy society

  • When: Meets at various times every month
  • Where: Varies
• Talks and ideas nights

  Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition

  Curtin researchers give high-energy, comedic science talks as part of Perth Comedy Festival

  • When: Sat 2 May 2026 4:30pm; Sun 3 May 2026 2pm and 3:30pm (Perth Comedy Festival)
  • Where: Varies
  • Cost: Not stated (ticketed)
• Book and reading clubs

  Late Night Library

  Social girls' night, lively discussion, book swaps

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Rotating bars
• Book and reading clubs

  Perth Book Club

  Focus on genuine connection; no literary background needed

  • When: Monthly meetups
  • Where: Rotating cafes and bars
• Language exchange

  Perth Language Exchange (Meet People Social Perth)

  Friday after-work pub language exchange; WhatsApp group offers daily practice and cultural events

  • When: Fridays 5:30pm (multiple dates; schedule not specified)
  • Where: The Generous Squire, 397 Murray St, Perth
  • Cost: Paid
• Nature and stargazing

  Perth Observatory public stargazing nights

  Public stargazing nights and observatory tours (event format rather than club)

  • When: Throughout the year
  • Where: Perth Observatory
• Book and reading clubs

  Powell's Book Club

  Relaxed chat over grazing plates and wine, prompts provided

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Powell's, Leederville
• Talks and ideas nights

  Pub Philosophy (Murdoch University)

  Philosophy discussion run by Murdoch PhD students and an adjunct lecturer

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Moon Café, Northbridge

  Free
• Nature and stargazing

  Stargazers Club WA

  Describes itself as "Perth's friendly astronomy club for beginners"; dark sky stargazing nights and telescope classes

  • When: Various events through the year
  • Where: Perth plus dark-sky sites across WA

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