This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on September 13, 2019

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3 performances for music lovers

SEA-MPHONY

Make this Malaysia Day weekend a memorable one with SEA-MPHONY, a one-of-a-kind musical performance commemorating our nation’s culture and artistic vision. It will feature an underwater gong playing accompanied by a group of talented young musicians from the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. The show will be held on Sunday and Monday at 4pm at Aquaria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Admission fees for MyKad holders are RM39 (children) and RM49 (adults) and for non-MyKad holders they are RM59 (children) and RM69 (adults). For more information, go to aquariaklcc.com.

Bonahop

Catch Bonahop, a multitalented Malaysian duo comprising Yvonne Chong, a talented vocalist, and Grace Leong, an experienced pianist of over 10 years as well as a music lecturer at UCSI University. Bonahop made its debut at the Publika Jazz Festival in 2017. Since then, they have been invited to perform at several events such as the Tropic Thunder Swing Festival, KL Swing’s 10th Year Anniversary event and even an international Lindy Hop dance party earlier this year. Catch their live performance today and and tomorrow at 10pm at Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, go to alexis.com.my.

Elvira Arul

Sit back and enjoy a soulful performance by the award-winning singer Elvira Arul. Elvira has performed together on stage with quite a number of local artistes including Lewis Pragasam, Andy Peterson and Ricky Omar. She is well adept in performing numerous genres of music including R&B, jazz, soul, ballad and pop. She will be performing from today until Sunday at 9.30pm at Bobo KL, 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Entrance fees are RM80 and RM65 (for Bobo diners). For more information, go to the Facebook page @BoboKualaLumpur.

1 workshop for the environmentalists

Beeswax Wraps Workshop

In this modern day and age, the use of plastic in our everyday lives has become virtually inevitable with plastic packaging on every item in stores, ranging from fresh produce to electronic devices. Take part in the movement to cut down on plastic with this short informative course in utilising nature’s alternative to plastic: beeswax. Beeswax can be used to make food wraps, eliminating the need for items such as cling film, zip lock bags and plastic containers. It is also beneficial to our health as it reduces our exposure to harmful toxins and chemicals present in plastic. In this workshop, you will be taught how to prepare and transform beeswax and fabric into natural reusable wraps. It will be held on Sunday from 10am to noon at The Hive Bulk Foods, 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur. The admission fee is RM70. For more information, go to thehivebulkfoods.com.

1 play for the theatregoers

Constellations

If you are an advocate of the quantum multiverse theory (hypothesising the existence of multiple universes parallel to the one we live in), Constellations by Nick Payne is a must-watch play as it explores the notions of love, science and the endless possibilities relationships hold. It tells the story of Marianne, a physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, who meet at a party. Will they form a romantic relationship? And if they do, will it flourish or end tragically? Alternate situations are presented in the play as it gives way to the butterfly effect, illustrating how even the tiniest changes at present times can significantly affect the future outcome. Showtimes for today and tomorrow are at 8.30pm and on Sunday at 3pm. Watch it at Blackbox, Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC), Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya. Tickets are priced at RM68 (normal) and RM58 (concession). For more information, go to dpac.com.my.

1 fair for motorheads

The BMW Premium Selection Fair

BMW Group Malaysia will be hosting its largest pre-owned vehicle fair this weekend. It will feature the BMW X5, BMW 3 Series and BMW 7 Series in addition to the MINI models and motorcycles in the BMW Motorrad portfolio. As an emphasis on the brand’s commitment to providing a premium ownership experience to not just the owners of brand-new cars, but also to owners of pre-owned BMW and MINI vehicles, the event will offer an exclusive complimentary one-year BMW and MINI Comprehensive Motor Insurance to customers (eligible upon early registration of interest on the BMW Premium selection official website). The fair will be held from today until Sunday from 10am to 7pm. For more information and to register, go to bmw.com.my.

2 shows for the jokers

Ron Josol

Do not miss out on a hysterically hilarious act by comedian Ron Josol. A seasoned performer of over 20 years, he has performed throughout Canada and has now attained a global reach in audience. Josol also has an impressive list of feats which includes going on tour with his comedic mentor Russell Peters, being nominated for the Canadian Comedy Award for Live/Best Male Stand-Up in 2012 and performing at the main stage of Just for Laughs festivals multiple times. He will be performing today and tomorrow at 9pm at the Crackhouse Comedy Club, 24, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets are priced at RM50 for students and senior citizens, RM60 online and RM70 at the door. For more information, check out the Facebook page @crackhousekl.

AIIA and Friends

Let loose this weekend and allow yourself to a night of fun and laughter with AIIA (Artificially Intelligent Improvaholics Anonymous) as they entertain you with some impromptu comedy. The event will showcase the comedians’ level of creativity and imagination in combination with suggestions from the audience resulting in a uniquely funny performance filled with games and short acts. The show features Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin, Shamaine Othman, Farah Rani, Ashraf Modee Zain and Tung Jit Yang as well as special guests Datuk Afdlin Shauki and television personality Sharifah Amani. It will be held tomorrow at 8.30pm at The Platform, Menara Ken, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Ticket prices range from RM51 to RM80. For more information, go to the Facebook page @LOLAsia.Comedy.

2 concerts for dance enthusiasts

Soun[D]ance 27

Delight in Soun[D]ance 27, a performance crafted in the spirit of uniting elements of music and dance as well as to incite growth in artistic relationships between performers. It will feature dancers Xiner Chan and Joelle Lee, vocalist Kok Siew Wai and Yong Yandsen on the saxophone. It will be held tomorrow at 8.30pm at RAW Art Space, No 8, 4th Floor, Jalan Panggong, Kuala Lumpur. Admission is by a donation of RM20 and RM15 for students. For more information, go to the Facebook page @rawartspacekl.

Take Me to the Movies X La Bayadere

Be enchanted by this whimsical dance recital staged by a large troupe of over 200 dancers showcasing music from cinematic favourites such as Frozen, Mary Poppins, Trolls and The Greatest Showman. It will be followed by an excerpt from the prominent ballet repertoire, La Bayadere Kingdom of the Shades, performed by a select few dancers. The show will be held on Sunday at 1.30pm and 5.30pm at Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kuala Lumpur. Ticket prices range from RM65 to RM125. For more information, go to klpac.org.