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This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on December 2, 2016.

 

1 movie to watch

The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur is organising The Weekend Japanese Film Show regularly and it takes place every first Saturday of the month. This time around they will be screening Leaving on the 15th Spring, a simple coming-of-age and slice-of-life film that peeps into the junior high final year student Yuna’s life on secluded island Minami-Daito, where teenagers have to leave their families to continue their studies. Ayaka Miyoshi who plays Yuna won the Best Newcomer at the 35th Yokohama Film Festival Award. There will be two screenings, 11.30am and 3pm at Auditorium, Content Malaysia Pitching Centre, Unit G09 & G10, Platinum Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. The movie is presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Admission is free.

 

 

2 music acts to catch

Irma Seleman

For an evening filled with funk and R&B, catch a show by Irma Seleman who is known for her energetic stage performance and soulful voice. Her original songs feature melodies that reflect her journey in life, love and music. Thus far, Irma has released an EP titled Of Growth and Deep Conversations and is currently working on releasing her album. Showtime starts at 10pm on Saturday at No Black Tie, 17, Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are priced at RM53. Visit www.noblacktie.com.my or call (03) 2142 3737 to make reservations.

 

Payung Teduh

Jazz up your evening with Payung Teduh Live in Selangor. The band create and combine lyrics that are close to poetry and literature with melancholic earthy jazz-folk compositions to create their signature sound. This concert will be the very first concert in Malaysia for Jakarta-based jazz-folk band. Performance starts at 8pm on Saturday at Bentley Music Auditorium, Wisma Bentley Music, No 3, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Presale tickets are priced RM60 and door tickets at RM75. Presale tickets are available at Frinjan, Coastal Store Kuantan, The Wknd Store Kuala Lumpur and online at www.the-wknd.com/store

 

 

1 Artsy Christmas bazaar

If you are looking for something fun to do or maybe some Christmas shopping for unique trinkets, head over to The Craft Affair Dec 2016 at Publika this weekend. The event is co-organised by Craft Haven, The Artsy Craftsy and Ryl Designs, which will feature an array of artisans and makers. There are also make and take sessions, and creative workshops to attend at the event. It will be held at Publika Shopping Gallery, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur from 10am to 9.30pm on both days.

 

 

2 foodie events

Are you ready to feast? Time Out Kuala Lumpur’s urban picnic returns for the second time at Avenue K rooftop this Saturday with more great food and drinks from Klang Valley’s most popular cafes and restaurants. There will also be live music performances later in the evening to complete your picnic experience. Priced at RM65 per entry, it will entitle you to sample dishes and drinks from all the vendors. The picnic starts at 4.30pm on the Fourth Floor of Avenue K, 156 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

 

Our favourite ice cream shop Inside Scoop is turning three and are celebrating their birthday in a generous way — selling ice creams for only RM3 per scoop! It has started and will go on until December 4 at a different location each day. The promotion only starts at 7pm each day and everyone is only entitled to one scoop at RM3 only so the shop can spread the happiness to more people. While the entry for the ice cream contest is already closed, you can still drop by to see participants stuff their faces and get their brain freezed with 12 scoops of ice cream. For a full location list, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MYinsidescoop

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