Of poets and plays
THEATRE
LETTER’S END Auditorium DBKL Menara DBKL 1
Jalan Raja Laut
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2617 9000 Website: www.diversecity.my SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
With kids spending way too much time in a virtual world, many have become out of touch with reality. But that’s where Letter’s End comes in. The play, which features old-school techniques, is a visual composition which weaves together clown theatre, circus skill, stage illusion, puppetry and physical comedy.
Letter’s End tells the tale of a man stumbling across an old brown teddy bear while burning lost packages and parcels in a furnace, and how the soft toy stirs a memory in him. Playwright/performer Wolfe Bowart, a Helpmann Award nominee, reckons that nothing beats a live act to captivate and delight children. Showtime is 11am and 3pm on both days Tickets: RM30 (students) and RM70 (general admission).
MUSIC
FROM FRIENDS 2 FAMILY CONCERT PJ Live Arts
2A-3, Bock K, Jaya One
72A, Jalan Universiti,Section 13 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: (03) 7960 0439 Website: www.pjlivearts.my SATURDAY:
This concert, featuring regional artistes, will feature the likes of South Korea’s emerging fingerstyle performer Erica Cho, Indonesia’s singer-guitarist Obeit, Malaysia’s acoustic hippie beach pop indie trio Jumero (VIMA Music Award winner 2017), independent singer-songwriter Priscillia Xavier, contemporary fingerstyle guitarist Ian Lam, upcoming local fingerstyle performer Ang Ting, singers Jessica Teh and Jody, fingerstyle guitar duo Mike & Jayden as well as Gordon Chin (Penang International fingerstyle guitar winner 2016).
Tickets: RM110 and RM55 (students), excluding GST. Showtime is 7pm.
MICHAEL PIGNEGUY QUARTET No Black Tie
17, Jalan Mesui
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2142 3737 Website: www.noblacktie.com.my SATURDAY:
Pigneguy, a regular visitor to Malaysian shores, has built a rapport with a number of KL’s finest musicians during club and festival performances and recordings. He will showcase new arrangements and a new release, My Valentine, which features Samantha DeLune.
Complementing the performance will be material from his most recent album, Les Trois Scènes, as well as earlier offerings.
Showtime is 10pm, with cover charge set at RM53.
DREAM THEATER LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR
Plenary Hall
KLCC
Tel: (03) 9222 8811 Website: www.ticketcharge.com.my OCT 2:
American prog rock juggernaut Dream Theater celebrates its 25th anniversary in style – by embarking on the world tour, Images, Words & Beyond, which takes in Kuala Lumpur, too. The band, which has sold over 10 million records worldwide, will be playing its latest album, Images & Words, in its entirety.
The quintet, featuring James La Brie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), Jordan Rudess (keyboard), John Myung (bass) and Mike Mangini (drums), will also dig deep into its bristling back catalogue of material for hardcore fans, unearthing nuggets like Pull Me Under, Another Day, Metropolis Part 1 and Under A Glass, among others.
Tickets: RM188-RM488. Showtime is 8.30pm.
EXHIBITION
GRIT & GRACE: THE GRANDEUR OF MONOCHROME MALAYSIA 2, Jalan Hang Kasturi Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2034 0589 Website: www.scshekar.com/ gritandgrace NOW-OCT 16:
Through the lense of esteemed photojournalist SC Shekar comes this photo exhibition, in which the beauty of Malaysia’s landscapes and her people are represented in their resplendent glory. The book, from which the photos are gleaned, covers all states within Malaysia and touches on aspects of Malaysian history, geography and culture.
Viewing times are 10am-8pm. Admission is free.
CHARITY
CHARITY NIGHT University Teknologi Petronas Jalan Desa Sri Iskandar
Bota, Perak
Tel: (017)-937 1208 (Tee Yew Fook) / (016)-594 0648 (Au Tong Yan) / (012)-626 1808 (Ryan) TOMORROW:
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and with that firmly in mind, Universiti Teknologi Petronas’ Children Provision Charity 2017 will hold a charity night to raise funds for various children’s homes at the UTP Chancellor Hall at the university’s campus in Seri Iskandar from 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tickets are priced at RM20 for members of the public and RM12 for UTP staff, students and children under 12.
SLIDE THE CITY
Setia City Convention Centre 1, Jalan Setia Dagang AG U13/AG Setia Alam, Shah Alam
Tel: (03)-3359 5252 Website: www.slidethecity.asia SEPT 30-OCT 29:
Slide the City is a global phenomenon that brings a gigantic slip ’n’ slide onto city streets, having already invaded the United States, Columbia, Canada, Britain, South Korea, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan and many more. All one needs to do to enjoy the gravity-applied ride is to put on some sunscreen and get into some light clothes.
Although designed to be a fun family-oriented event within a carnival-like atmosphere, Slide the City Malaysia also champions a more serious, compassionate cause. A portion of the proceeds will be channelled to the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF Malaysia) with the event also aiming to raise awareness on obesity. The slide is active from 5pm-midnight on Fridays and from 9am-midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: RM29-RM86.
EVENTS
MYTHS & REALITY OF BACK PAIN TREATMENT
Training Room, Level 2
KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre Jalan Pahang
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 4023 3599 SATURDAY:
Backaches can be bothersome to the point we can barely go through our day-to-day activities, and its treatment has often been the subject of debate. So, those ailed by this debilitating condition and who are looking for a solution, can join this public health talk by rehabilitation physician Dr Saini Jeffery, to discover more treatment options. Forum is from 9.30am-10.30am. Admission is free. For reservation and details, call the number.
TRUTH BE TOLD
JC2, NUB
Sunway University Bandar Sunway Petaling Jaya Website: www.facebook.com/ CTTCampaign
Tel: (011)-2316 4349
OCT 4:
Truth Be Told, a poetry showcase in support of Can’t Touch This, an anti-sexual harassment campaign helmed by Corporate Communication and PR Project Management students from the Department of Communication and Liberal Arts, Sunway University. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness about how sexual harassment can occur, and educating them on what to do if they encounter it. The event will be expressed artistically through poetry, spoken word, dance and a short play. The showcase will be from 7pm-10.30pm. Tickets: RM15 for the public and RM10 for Sunway students.
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