Perth Voice Interactive

• THE saucy parade’s over, now the more family friendly side of Pride comes out this Sunday February 7 with the Pride Fairday at Hyde Park. Pride’s Michelle Rodgers says Fairday’s aimed at being “an inclusive event where everybody feels comfortable — a key part of this is it being a family friendly event”. There’ll be a giant treasure chest full of kids activities inside, plus plenty of tunes and the dog show with lots of pooches in hilarious outfits. The event’s not lost its roots though: “This year we are focusing on putting a little more ‘camp’ into the entertainment… there will never be a dull moment,” Pride president Andrew Barker barks. Entry’s $5 or free for kids or Pride members and it runs 11am to 6pm.

• Gearing up for Pride fair day. Bree Kirk-Burnnand from Happy, Healthy Hoops,  DJ Roski, Daniele Anzaldi from GALSWA, rapper Yully, musican Lee Williams, Bev Fabb from GALSWA, DJ Curlee, Jennifer Yazbek from Happy Healthy Hoops.

• OVER on William Street, local businesses have banded together to hold the Streetside festival this February 6. With a very grass rootsy feel and driven by traders and the OnWilliam group, they’re taking over William Street to turn it into an inner city playground with music, live painting, street food, free workshops and street games. Obsessive collectors can also chase the free 27-piece Northbridge edition magnet set designed by local artist Magali Dincher that’ll be scattered about the place. There’s a map of where to track them down at http://www.onwilliam.com.au/magnets