3 reasons to head to Brickfields this weekend
Sadhana — The Grace through Odissi
If you’re in the mood to fill your art and cultural needs, catch dancer Dhanya Thurairajah perform an Odissi repertoire at 8pm today and tomorrow. She is an established Bharatanatyam, Odissi, contemporary and Kathak dancer and teacher at the Temple of Fine Arts, and is staging an Odissi solo for the first time. The performance will be held at the Kanagasabai Hall, the Temple of Fine Arts, 114-116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Admission is by donation. Call (03) 2274 3709 for more details.
Guru Smriti
While dance may not be for everyone, music is somewhat an universal lingo. The Temple of Fine Arts is honouring the artistic legacy of tabla virtuoso Ustad Mohammed Hanif Khan Mirajkar with Guru Smriti, a two-day musical extravaganza that culminates in tabla duet by the legendary father-and-son duo, Ustad Rashid Mustafa Thirakwa and Shariq Mustafa Thirakwa. Their performance will be accompanied by Sangeet Mishraji on the sarangi and Kumar Karthigesu on the sitar. Show time is at 7pm on Sunday at the Kanagasabai Hall, the Temple of Fine Arts, 114-116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are RM40; call (03) 2274 3709 for more details.
Deepakalanjali
It is never too early for any festive celebration, so best to get all the necessities covered before the big day. Lavanya Arts will be having a pre-Deepavali promotion at their boutique from 10am today until Sunday — the doors close at 9.30pm. Not only will there be a huge collection of exclusive sarees for you to choose from, gorgeous ethnic gear for men and children, a fantastic range of jewellery and crafted artefacts will be on sale too. This is a great place to pick up some gifts ahead of all the visiting you will be doing this Deepavali. Lavanya Arts is located on the ground floor of the Temple of Fine Arts, 114-116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Call (03) 2273 1330 or email [email protected] for more details.
1 festival market to shop at
One of Kuala Lumpur’s best art-bazaar mini festivals is back, and this time around, it is collaborating with Sisters in Islam. Arts for Grabs:Family Squad! aims to promote local independent makers and sellers, so you can browse through 90 booths peddling a wide range of art, handmade goodies, books, food and beverages. The event is a two-day affair that starts at noon tomorrow at The School, 72, Jalan Universiti, Jaya One, Petaling Jaya. Entry is free, but make sure you buy something you like to support the cause. More details can be found at www.facebook.com/artforgrabs.
2 musical performances to catch
Carnival of the Animals
Head over to Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) this weekend to catch Carnival of the Animals, a full programme dedicated to the animal kingdom. The featured work of the performance is none other than Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, which is conducted by Graham Ross. Creatures on land and at sea will be brought to life through music — it’s perfect for the entire family. Show time is at 3pm tomorrow and 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday at the DFP, Tower Two, Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC. Tickets are priced at RM50, RM80, RM100 and RM130; visit www.mpo.com.my or call (03) 2331 7008 to purchase.
Fidelio Trio
Be serenaded by an international trio piano as No Black Tie presents Fidelio Trio. The trio consist of Darragh Morgan (violin), Adi Tal (cello) and Mary Dullea (piano). They were shortlisted for the 2016 Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards and have worked with a range of composers like Toshio Hosokawa, Charles Wuorinen, Johannes Maria Staud, Michael Nyman and Donnacha Dennehy, to name a few. Show time starts at 9pm on Sunday at No Black Tie, 17, Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are priced at RM74, and RM32 for students. Visit www.noblacktie.com.my or call (03) 2142 3737 to make reservations.