This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on September 20, 2019

2 exciting exhibitions

Dust and the Silence in the Sun

Cheong Kiet Cheng presents her third solo exhibition with Wei-Ling Contemporary, Dust and the Silence in the Sun. Her artworks explore spirits in our world and their relationship with the rest of the universe. Looking into the future and into the spiritual realm, Cheng’s exhibit is largely a self-reflection. The artist uses her own technique of meditative drawing, with a study of black ink that creates monochromatic visuals. Using a round canvas, Cheng’s figures contort to the atypical shape. Cheng has previously won the 2018 UOB Painting of the Year in Malaysia and is the recipient of the 2018 UOB-Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artists Residency Program. Dust and the Silence in the Sun is supported by UOB Malaysia. This exhibit runs until Sunday, from 11am to 7pm at Wei Ling Contemporary, RT01, Sixth Floor, The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit weiling-gallery.com.

Bunga di Hati

Artist Marisa R Ng presents Bunga di Hati. Trained in figurative painting, Ng studied art at the National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage in Kuala Lumpur. Expanding her horizons by training under renowned Malaysian abstract artists Suzlee Ibrahim and Ismadi Sallehudin, Ng has truly found her sense of style and vision. Ng is among the handful of female abstract expressionist painters in Malaysia. Her works include tools such as pencils, crayons, charcoal sticks, brushes, pallet knives and oils. This exhibition is on until next Tuesday, from 11am to 7pm. Visit ZHAN Art | Space, 100-G.025, Block J, The School, Jaya One, No 72A, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya. For more information, visit zhanart.my.

1 waste-free workshop

Kombucha workshop

Ever wanted to make your own kombucha? The Hive invites you to try your hand at brewing some tasty kombucha with artisanal producer Gillian as your guide. With a step-by-step guide, you will be able to brew your own batch at home. Participants will have an explanation of the benefits of kombucha, brewing techniques and a guide for second fermentation flavouring. The price is RM150, which includes presentation materials, a kombucha kit, complimentary Boocha Kombucha and pudding from Rawsome. For the class tomorrow at 10am to noon, head to The Hive TTDI, No 4A, level, 1, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, or for the class on Sunday at 10am to noon, go to The Hive Bulk Foods, 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur. For more information or to book your spot, visit thehivebulkfoods.com.

3 musical masters

Sharizan Borhan

Head down to Bobo KL for Malaysia’s King of Swing, Sharizan Borhan. Making his Bobo KL debut with pop, classics and our local favourites, Borhan will have you snapping your fingers to the beat. His smooth vocals and exciting personality really take over a stage. Backing this star up is Tok Kohn on the Bobo grand, Wan Gigi on guitar, Fly Halizor on bass and Sudin on drums. Playing today and tomorrow at 9.30pm, tickets are priced at RM60 or RM45 for Bobo diners. Visit Bobo KL at 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. For tickets, call (03) 2092 5002.

Clinton Chua & Pete Kallang

Taking over the No Black Tie stage is Clinton Jerome Chua and Pete Kallang. Chua is a new soul, R&B and jazz singer all the way from Sarawak. Nurturing his love for music while at church, he spread his vocal talents to conferences in Borneo and finally releasing two singles in 2013. Kallang is the joyful prince of soul from Borneo who has continuously impressed audiences with his emotional renditions. Spend an evening with these two talented musicians tomorrow at 10pm and on Sunday at 9pm. Tickets are RM53 or RM174.80 with dinner. No Black Tie is located at 17 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit noblacktie.com.my.

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Fans of Indiana Jones will be excitied to hear that the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will be showcasing Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert. This concert presents live accompaniment to the screening of the blockbuster movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The MPO has previously done live accompaniments for movies such as Psycho, Home Alone, Casablanca, Ola Bola, Ratatouille, and Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times and The Gold Rush. This live show, conducted by Gerard Salonga, will be playing tomorrow at 8.30pm and on Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are RM226, RM179, RM150 and RM113. Visit Dewan Filharmonik Petronas/Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Level 2, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur. To book tickets, call (03) 23317007 or visit mpo.com.my.

2 performances for a laugh

Ollie Horn

UK-born Ollie Horn graces the Crackhouse stage with side-splitting jokes and stories. Coming from Japan, Horn is thought of as a gifted storyteller with his razor-sharp humour and great jokes. He is the founder of Japan’s first bilingual comedy troupe and has worked for Stuart Goldsmith, Brendon Burns and Steve Hofstetter. He is a finalist in Shanghai and Seoul comedy competitions, and has taken his new show Pig in Japan to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Performing today and tomorrow at 9pm, tickets are RM50 or RM60 at the door. For more information, visit Crackhouse Comedy Club’s Facebook page @crackhousekl.

Danny Cho

For his first performance at The Joke Factory, Danny Cho brings his unapologetic sense of humour and rants. Korean-American Cho started performing stand-up in university. Becoming a star with the Asian-American community through YouTube, he landed a role in MADtv. Cho has been in many commercials and movies since, and has recently written a screenplay entitled Ktown Cowboys, which won best feature at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2010. Cho is performing today and tomorrow at 8.30pm. Visit The Joke Factory, Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. For tickets, visit thejokefactory.com.my.

2 cultural events

Hachi Hachi Bon Odori

To celebrate its eighth anniversary, Publika is hosting a themed event named Hachi Hachi Bon Odori. To fully mark this milestone year in the mall retail business, UEM Sunrise Bhd has themed its event around the Daruma Doll. This cultural Japanese event includes a line-up of performances such as Malaysian and Japanese cultural dances, an Olympic Ondo dance, a parade and much more. Kicking off at 4pm tomorrow, the evening ends with fireworks at 10pm. It will be held at The Square, Publika, Jalan Dutamas, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit Publika’s Facebook page @PublikaGallery.

Tour de Force

Gracing the klpac stage are 20 incredible dancers of Ballet Manila performing Tour de Force, a presentation of great achievement and undeniable skills. Artistic director Lisa Mecuja Elizalde and co-artistic director Osias Barroso have concocted a performance like no other. With elements from various eras of ballet, Tour de Force encapsulates the electrifying beauty of dance and the impressive techniques and energy the dancers bring. Presented by City Ballet Performing Arts, this performance takes place tomorrow at 8pm and on Sunday at 2pm. Tickets come in three categories: Bronze for RM108, Silver for RM158 and Gold for RM208. Visit Pentas 1, klpac, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit klpac.org, or for bookings, call (03) 4047 9000.