This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on October 11, 2019

3 musical marvels

The innovative Concerto for the Left Hand by Ravel was commissioned by a pianist who lost his right arm during World War I. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will be led by conductor Naohisa Furusawa with P’ng Tean Hwa on the piano. The concert starts at 8.30pm today and tomorrow. Besides Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, it will also feature Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bald Mountain, and Prokofiev’s Symphony No 5. Tickets are RM56, RM84, RM113 and RM141. Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Level Two, Tower Two, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur. For tickets, visit mpo.com.my.

Magical Movie Moments II

The KLPAC Orchestra presents its second instalment of Magical Movie Moments under the leadership of music director and resident conductor Lee Kok Leong. Listen to the tunes from your favourite blockbusters, animation films, Spaghetti Westerns, musical films or even all-time classics. Look forward to music from Star Wars, The Avengers, Lion King, Aladdin, How to Train your Dragon, and much more. Five soloists include singers Tria Aziz and Iz Sulaini, vocalist Evon Ng, violinist Li Xingqiao and cellist Tan Fang Hau. VIP tickets are RM100 and regular tickets are RM70.  Catch Magical Movie Moments today and tomorrow at 8.30pm, and on Sunday at 3pm, at KLPAC, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur. For tickets, visit klpac.org.

Joel Chan Live in Concert

Fans of Joel Chan will be excited for his live concert on Sunday at 8.30pm. Bringing his incredible vocal ability, Chan is known for his range of on-screen works and had gone on to win the Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Unholy Alliance. See him up close and personal at Resorts World Genting, Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands, Pahang. Tickets range from RM146 to RM1,052. For tickets and more information, visit rwgenting.com.

1 massive art exhibition

Art Expo Malaysia 2019

The most prestigious art exhibition is back with its 13th edition. Art Expo Malaysia (AEM) presents collections from 60 prominent galleries from 15 countries. With over 1,500 art pieces, AEM celebrates incredible budding artists. This international fair has truly grown to become one of the most sought-after art events of the year. It will be held today and tomorrow at 11.30am to 9pm, and on Sunday at 11.30am to 7.30pm, at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit artexpomalaysia.com.

2 awesome activities

Cold-Process Soap-Making Workshop

Try your hand at making soap from scratch at this fun-filled workshop. Learn the basics of saponification, safety in handling lye, the use of natural colours in soap, how to use a soap calculator, different types of oils and their purposes, and much more. Whether you’re a novice or expert, you will learn a lot at this workshop. At the end you will go home with a cold-process soap loaf, a beginner’s guide, a silicone mould, goggles and a mask to use at home. Participants are requested to wear long sleeves or to cover their arms and wear closed-toe shoes. The workshop, to be held this Sunday at 10am to noon, costs RM190. The Hive Bulk Foods, 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur. For bookings, visit thehivebulkfoods.com.

Yogalates with Picha Eats

Enjoy an invigorating morning of yogalates, a combination of yoga and pilates, tomorrow at 9.30am to 12.30pm. The instructor is Emma Jory from epilatesonline.com. After the session, participants will enjoy a spread of vegetarian and vegan delights prepared by chefs from Picha Eats. There will also be freshly-brewed local tea available and a live demonstration by Picha chefs who will be making hummus. This energetic and healthy workshop is RM100 per person, and includes yogalates, brunch and drinks. Bring your yoga mats and head to Livebox, No 3, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit Picha Eats Facebook page @PichaEats.

2 public events

Batik Funwalk 2019

An exciting Batik Funwalk for all ages will be  organised by Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia this Sunday. The morning walk is full of family fun for a worthy cause. The 3.8km event is to promote batik as our national heritage as well as encourage fitness. There will also be entertainment, food trucks, fitness challenges, cultural performances, batik and craft booths, clowns and magicians. The event is happening at the National Art Gallery, No 2, Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit their Facebook page @nationalartgallerymalaysia.

Kabut in the Park 4.0

KLPAC’s incredible yard sale, Kabut in the Park, returns for the fourth time. With the aim to help create a circular economy for the earth by reducing waste, this sale helps give a second life to good condition items. Shop on a budget while being eco-friendly. Get anything from props to games and clothes. This event will be held tomorrow at  9am to 2pm at KLPAC, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit klpac.org.

2 great shows to watch

Dhanvantrim Nruthyam

Cancer survivor Navi Indran Pillai graces the stage with her performance Dhanvantrim Nruthyam #KissedbyCancer. Diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age of 22, Pillai’s dreams of dancing came to a halt. She is now back on stage to raise funds for her therapies. She performs five dances in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tomorrow at 6pm at the Temple of Fine Arts KL,116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets, at RM30, RM50, RM75 and RM100 each, can be purchased at airasiaredtix.com.

Steve Hughes

Catch Steve Hughes, an internationally-renowned stand-up comedian, at The Joke Factory at 8.30pm today and tomorrow. Hughes is an ex-heavy metal drummer who now tours the world with his honest brand of comedy. Taking his shows to Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, he has left audiences in stitches with his worldly insights and jokes. He is even working on new material for a feature-length animated film. Tickets are RM90 online or RM100 at the door of The Joke Factory, Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. For booking, call (013) 5231491 or visit thejokefactory.com.my