Short, sweet dances
DANCE
SHORT+SWEET MALAYSIA 2016 (DANCE)
Stage 2, Penangpac
F17, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Tel: (04) 899 1722/2722 / 016-478 4276 info@penangpac.org www.facebook.com/penangpac/
NOV 9-12: Ten original dance works by up-and-coming stars will be showcased in Short+Sweet Malaysia 2016, the biggest platform for 10-minute creativity in the world. Tickets: RM35, RM25 (concession). Time: 8:30pm.
FILM
WEEKEND JAPANESE FILM SHOW – MIDNIGHT DINER Auditorium, Content Malaysia Pitching Centre
Unit G09 & G10, Platinum Sentral Jalan Stesen Sentral
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2284 6228/010-241 2305 info@jfkl.org.my www.jfkl.org.my
SATURDAY: Fans of Japanese film can enjoy Joji Matsuoka’s culinary drama, which is based on the manga and television series of the same name. The Weekend Japanese Film Show, organised by the Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, is in the Japanese language with English subtitles. If you’re attending, do be early as the hall can only accommodate 120 people and latecomers might be turned away at the door. Free admission. Time: 11.30am and 3pm.
THEATRE
MONSTERSAURUS
Stage 1, Penangpac
F17, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Tel: (04) 899 1722/2722 / 016-478 4276 info@penangpac.org www.faceook.com/penangpac/ NOV 11: Gardner and Wife Theatre brings you Monstersaurus, for kids, based on a book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. Follow young Monty on his adventures as he creates unusual inventions and monsters. This show is suitable for the whole family, and has lots of audience participation and original music. Tickets: RM53, RM69.80 and RM84.80. Time: 10am, 12.30pm and 7pm. BOYZ II MEN OF STAND UP: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN COMEDY PJ Live Arts Theatre
2A-3, Block K, Jaya One, Section 13 72A, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya Selangor
Tel: (03) 7960 0439 www.tix.my
NOV 15-19: Three venues set the stage for five funny-filled nights as Kuah Jenhan, Kavin Jay, Andrew Netto, Phoon Chi Ho and Papi Zak will be serving up their freshest observations as well as revisiting their classic gems. The venues are: (Nov 15 – preview) PJ Live Arts Theatre; (Nov 16 & 17) Crackhouse Comedy Club KL, Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 017-6243 412 / chboy ziimen.peatix.com); and (Nov 18 & 19) Live House Kuala Lumpur, TREC KL, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 012-372 2374 / lhboy ziimen.peatix.com).
This is also the first time our local stand-up comedians are joining forces, to celebrate their 10th year in comedy. They may not be the first to introduce Malaysians to stand-up comedy, but the funnymen can say that their exploits have helped write a new chapter in Malaysian comedy. And they have a stockpile of stories about our local comedy scene that they can’t wait to share.
Tickets: PJ Live Arts Theatre – RM15 (early bird), RM25 (regular, at the door), RM10 (student, at the door). Crackhouse Comedy Club KL and Live House Kuala Lumpur – RM50. Time: 8.30pm
MUSIC
THE CLASSICAL CLOWN Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KLCC Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Tel: (03) 2331 7007 www.mpo.com.my
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Led by conductor Grant Cooper and featuring buffoon soloist Dan Kamin, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s family-themed concert, The Classical Clown, has sparks flying when Kamin becomes the clown and battles with Cooper for the control of the orchestra. The symphonic showdown features pieces like Fucik’s Entry Of The Gladiators, Satie’s Gymnopedie No.1, Stravinsky’s Waltz Suite No.2, and Beethoven’s Symphony No.2 (Scherzo). Tickets: RM150, RM120, RM90 and RM60. Time: 3pm (Sat), 2.30pm & 4.30pm (Sun).
OUTDOORS
WHITE-WATER RAFTING DAY TRIP Blue Forest Adventure NW-03-31, Cova Square-Soho Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara PJU 5, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: 019-364 3816 (Evie Chen) eviegreen@gmail.com www.blueforestadventure.com
SATURDAY: Go white-water rafting in Sungai Slim, Perak. Meet at the Tanjung Malim Toll Exit, and proceed to Kg Ulu Slim where rafting equipment (helmet, personal floatation device, paddles) will be provided, as well as a briefing on safety and procedures. Participants will be divided into groups of maximum six persons per raft. Cost: RM180 per pax (excludes transportation to the site). Time: 9am-2pm.
HEALTH
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai Kuala Lumpur Tel: 012-250 4540 (Sheila Menon) / (03) 2280 0804 menonsheila@yahoo.com www.msch.org.my
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Important topics such as chronic pain, cancer treatments, obesity, insomnia, anxiety, smoking cessation and IBS will be covered at this Integrated Medical Symposium. The talks are designed to help the public understand their options and to ask the relevant questions of doctors and other therapists and healthcare professionals. Cost: Free for the first 20 readers to call and RM50 for the rest. Time: 9am-5.30pm (Sat) and 10am-2pm (Sun).
10TH BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN Wisma N2N Level 9, Tower 2 Avenue 3, Bangsar South
8, Jalan Kerinchi
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012-311 2693 (Tee Bee Lay) beelay.tee@n2nconnect.com
NOV 9: Donate blood and help save lives! N2N’s blood donation drive is held in support of the National Blood Centre. Time: 10am-4.30pm.
EVENTS
FURLEY’S MANGOSTEEN DAY Taylors University Lakeside Campus Student’s Life Center Walkway 1, Jalan Taylor’s
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel: (03) 8724 3279/80 info@furleybio.com www.furleybio.com
NOV 12: Discover the many ways mangosteens can make you feel and look better, in this fun family event for all ages. There will be health talks, exhibits on mangosteen products, mangosteen icecream eating competition, kids’ slime-making workshop, soap-making workshop and more. Admission is free. Time: 10am3pm.
WORKSHOPS
STITCHES: BASIC PURSE MAKING & GROOMING: COLOUR AND PATTERN La Putri Lot 8.03 Level 8 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur Tel: (03) 2144 2340 (Christine) artspacebylaputri@gmail.com www.laputri.com
NOV 7 & 12: In the Stitches workshop (Nov 7) conducted by Teh Chia Yee, you will learn how to mix and match fabrics, and sew your own unique clasp-lock purses, which are great as gifts or for your own use, in a few simple steps.
Then, in the Grooming workshop (Nov 12) by Victor Khoo, you will learn how to express your own personal style and dress in a way that enhances your body type and colour tone, and highlights your personality.
Each class is limited to 10 participants. Cost per workshop: RM280 (including materials and light refreshments). Time: 10.30am12.30pm.
FRIM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Kem Perah, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Jalan Frim, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Tel: (03) 6279 7520 (Pn Norain) / 6279 7593 (Pn Zuriati) frim_ccu@frim.gov.my https://www.facebook.com/ FRIMKepong/
REGISTER BY NOV 16: Students between the ages of 13 and 17 (from schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur) can attend this free photography workshop (on Nov 23) on the use of smartphone or Android phone in photographing tiny objects and in poor lighting. Each school can send one or two participants, accompanied by a teacher. Time: 7.30am-4.30pm.
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