Let your inner child out
EVENTS ASIA COMIC CON 2018 Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre Jalan PJS 11/15 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
TOMORROW TO SUNDAY: Malaysia’s first ever Asia Comic Con 2018 is set to take the country by storm. ACC 2018 features unique zones – dedicated to comics, movies, series, manga, anime, toys, gaming and cosplay – where fans can enjoy a vast selection of exhibits, collectibles and interactive activities.
Key highlights include the exhilarating Moh Skor E-Sports Tournament; FIFA Online 3 and FIFA18 for football enthusiasts; and special appearances by legendary artists Nobuo Yamada aka NoB (Super Sentai and Saint Seya) and Chie Nakamaru aka mao (Doraemon). Fee: RM30 to RM50.
Time: 10am-7pm.
MALAYSIA COFFEE FEST 2018 1-Utama Shopping Centre Lower Ground Floor, Oval (New Wing) 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya Website: mycoffeefest.com.my
TODAY TO SUNDAY: Calling all coffee lovers! Soak in the caffeine-fuelled festivities which will see the convergence of top-class baristas, local artisan coffee bean roasters, independent specialty coffee houses, coffee bean purveyors and suppliers, and coffee equipment distributors and manufacturers.
Visitors will be spoilt for choice at the array of coffee machines and accessories, coffee beans and tea leaves, and the wide selection of heady brews and concoctions.
Also, be amazed by the dexterity of the contestants battling for top spots in three national coffee championships, live on stage! Time: 10am-10pm (today and Sunday) and 10am-10.30pm (tomorrow and Saturday).
THEATRE COMPANY KLPAC, Pentas 2 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Sentul, Kuala Lumpur Tel: (03) 4047 9000 Website: ticketpro.com.my Facebook: Pan Productions
TODAY UNTIL SATURDAY: Pan Productions presents Broadway’s musical comedy Company by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. It’s about bachelorhood, marriage and middle age. The story follows five married, once married and soon-tobe married couples and their mutual friend, Robert, who has been unable to connect to a long-term relationship. This musical will have you laughing and relating to the joys and tribulations of marriage. Nell Ng directs and choreographs while music is directed by Khoo Khe Sin and Loh Ui Li. This musical is brought to you by Celcom. All Celcom users are entitled to a 15% discount. Tickets: RM158 and RM178. Time: 8.30pm and 3pm (Saturday only).
MUSIC TOYOTA PRESENTS GOOD VIBES FESTIVAL The Ranch, Gohtong Jaya Genting Highlands, Pahang Website: www.goodvibesfestival.com
JULY 21-22: The Good Vibes Festival is a large-scale, homegrown music and lifestyle festival. This fifth edition features international chart-toppers led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde (Royals, Green Light), alt-J (Breezeblocks, 3WW) and The Neighbourhood (Sweater Weather, Scary Love). Australian pop phenomenon Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker and US electronic duo Odesza will be there, too. And many more. Cutting-edge local acts at the fest include rappers Altimet, The Kawan Band, Noh Salleh, Kyoto Protocol, Pastel Lite, Zamaera, Froya, Bil Musa and Lunadira.
Tickets: RM300 (single-day pass) and RM380 (two-day pass). Starts 3pm, and ends 1am/midnight.
OVERSEAS MASTERS WINTER PIANO ACADEMY British International School KL Jalan Changkat Bukit Utama Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya E-mail: omwpa999@gmail.com Website: omwpa.com
AUDITIONS JULY 28 AND 29: This is a rare opportunity for those aged seven to 23 to enhance their music experience. Live and video auditions are accepted for the auditions. Piano, violin and cello students may apply. Time: 10am-6pm.
The Piano Academy itself takes place at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, England, from Dec 16–23. Supported by the ABRSM, the programme was first established in 2010 by Malaysianborn concert pianist Bobby Chen.
Successful participants will receive piano lessons and attend lectures, music recitals and concerts.
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