3 theatre productions to catch
A Language of Their Own
Don’t miss out on watching A Language of Their Own at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) this weekend. This restaging of the popular play by Singapore-born playwright Chay Yew touches on love and heartache. The play explores relationships that face the biggest test in conservative societies mainly for the people involved and with the presence of AIDs in the ‘80s it did not improve things. This powerful drama left a strong impact on audiences during its 2013 run. This production stars Alfred Loh, Gregory Sze and Dennis Yeap. The play is on until Sunday, at 8.30pm with an extra show at 3pm on Sunday. Tickets are priced at RM100. DPAC is located at Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya. Find out more at www.dpac.com.my.
Super Kam Ultra
Prepare to clutch your sides from laughing with the latest Super Kam Ultra. Four years and four shows later, Malaysia’s first all-female comedy showcase is back and fiercer than ever. Featuring a few fantabulous comics, this show features one new addition to the pack. Joanne Kam leads the pack with Shamaine Othman, Bibi K Poh, Sharul Channa, and Hannan Azlan. The night will be hosted by Papi Zak. Tickets are priced at RM48, RM58, RM68 and RM78. The show will be on today till Sunday at 8.30pm. The show will be held at Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. Buy your tickets online at www.ticketpro.com.my.
35
Watch 35 at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) this weekend. The production tells a story of a single man who at 35 lives with depression. He locks himself in a closet willingly without any interruption. Spending most of his time in the dark, his nightmares happen again and he is brought back to face his memories and the real world. Is he able to handle himself and deal with his issues? 35 is presented in Chinese with English subtitles. Tickets for the show are priced at RM68. 35 will be shown at Pentas 2, KLPAC, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. Buy your tickets online www.ticketpro.com.my.
1 Reason to Shop For A Cause
Art for Grabs: Fifty Shades of Green
Check out Art for Grabs: Fifty Shades of Green this weekend. The market presents 90 art and activism booths featuring DIY art and crafts as well as environmental and social causes. Take the time to learn more about what we can do to save our planet beyond saying no to plastic bags and logging. Art for Grabs is a great opportunity to meet more like-minded Malaysians dedicated to saving our planet. No plastic bags are provided so please bring your own. The market is sponsored by the Selangor state government — Standing Committee of Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs, and Jaya One. Art for Grabs is on tomorrow and on Sunday. It will be held at The School, Ground Floor, Jaya One, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya. Find out more information on www.facebook.com/artforgrabs/
1 book to read
All Grown Up
Read All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg. The novel follows Andrea Bern — 39 years old, single and child free with a lot of things left unsaid. She is also a drinker, former artist and shrieks in bed, while everyone around her seems to have a different idea of what it means to be an adult. Her brother and sister-in-law are expecting a baby while her best friend, Indigo, is getting married. When her niece finally arrives with a heartbreaking ailment, the Bern family are forced to look closely at what really matters. Will this bring them closer or drive them apart? All Grown Up is priced at RM77.75 and is available at Kinokuniya Malaysia.
2 films to watch
Crossroads
Watch Crossroads: Stories Of Migrant Workers, Refugees and Stateless People in Malaysia at the Ilham Gallery this weekend. The video series tells the stories of people who have been chosen or have been forced to leave their homes. This is part of a video advocacy initiative by EngageMedia, a media non-governmental organisation focusing on social and environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific. The project was aimed at strengthening the advocacy and documentation capacity of migrant workers, refugees and stateless persons. Crossroads will be on at 3pm tomorrow. Admission is free. The Ilham Gallery is located at Ilham Tower, 8 Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur. For more information visit www.ilhamgallery.com/.
The Night Watchmen
Head to the cinema to see The Night Watchmen. The film follows three inept night watchmen who are aided by a young rookie and tabloid journalist to fight a battle to save their lives. When a mistaken warehouse delivery unleashes a horde of hungry vampires, these heroes have to stop them from taking over the city of Baltimore. The film stars Ken Arnold, Dan DeLuca and Kevin Jiggetts. Visit www.gsc.com.my for screening schedules and ticket bookings.
3 music performances to groove to
Steven Hough Plays Beethoven
Catch Stephen Hough Plays Beethoven at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) this weekend. The British pianist will be performing Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto — a piece that demonstrates heavenly beauty, profound lyricism and strong hint of subtle expression. Brahm’s idyllic, pastoral Second Symphony is also part of the programme and is a combination of graceful melodies, mellow glow and relaxing notes. The performance will be conducted by Mark Wigglesworth. The performance will be on tomorrow at 8.30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are priced at RM100, RM130, RM160, RM200. DFP is located at Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre. For more enquiries call (03) 2331 7007.
Bizhu: Resonance
Be mesmerised by Bihzhu: Resonance at Bobo KL tonight. As part of her debut at Bobo KL, she will be performing an eclectic mix of songs that will take the audience through beauty, truth and love. The performance will feature Nish Tham on the piano, Shakey.Shakey on the bass, Jude Macson Bensing on the guitar and Ryan Lee Bhaskaran on percussion. There will be a cover charge of RM50. The performance, today and tomorrow, starts at 9.30pm. Bobo KL is located at 65-1 Jalan Bangkung, Kuala Lumpur. For reservations, call (03) 2092 5002.
Sandra Wolf@ Land Down Under
Head over to Alexis to catch Sandra Wolf@Land Down Under at Alexis Bistro this weekend. Hailing from Australia, Sandra and her band InTown will be performing a classic mix of
Australian hits from the 1960s till now featuring a range of jazz and pop songs. Tomorrow, she will be joined by Alex Terry who is known for his rich blues voice and harmonica giving audiences a night of Australian nostalgia with contemporary hits over the last 60 years. The performance today starts at 10pm and there will be a minimum charge of RM10++ per person. Alexis Bistro is located at Great Eastern Mall,303 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. To make a reservation call (03) 4260 2288.