This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on June 21, 2019

3 art exhibitions to visit

Head over to Suma Orientalis for artist Ricardo Chavez Tovar’s exhibition Tropikal Avant-Dark. Inspired by the artist’s lifelong interest in myths and literature, this display uses the medieval medium of exposing objects onto light-sensitive paper to create interesting images. The last day of the exhibit is Sunday, opening from 11am to 7pm. Suma Orientalis is located at 11, Lorong 11/4f, Seksyen 11, Petaling Jaya. For more information, visit sumaorientalis.com

For artworks created by father and son, go to Sireh Pinang Gallery to view Dialects of the Soul — Expressions. The 46 original artworks were created by lawyer and self-taught artist Malcolm Fernandez and his six-year-old son Marc. Moved by watching his father paint from the tender age of two, Marc went on to create his first unassisted work of art at the impressive age of four. This first piece, named Wiper, is also part of the exhibit. Together, the father and son have created a display that is a series of visual explorations that delve into truth and fantasy, showing until July 20. Sireh Pinang Art Colony is located at Antara Residence, Jalan P5, Precinct 5, Putrajaya. For more information, visit facebook.com/sirehpinangart

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Taksu gallery is exhibiting at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2019. Featuring contemporary artists from all over the world, such as Peter Panyoczki from New Zealand, Chris Cook from the UK, André  Mendes from Brazil and, from Phillipines, Atsuko Yamagata and Michelle Perez. Some of the Malaysian artists featured include Agnes Lau, Fauzulyusri, Farin Abd Rahman, Fendy Zakri, Stephan Menon and many more. Come see this display that balances interior and exterior designs from tomorrow to June 28, from 10am to 10pm at APW Bangsar, 29 Jalan Riong, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit taksu.com

1 eco-friendly festival

Gear up with all your reusable and environmentally conscious essentials at Zero Waste Malaysia’s second Zero Waste Festival this weekend. Representatives of zero waste movements in Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia will be present to discuss their initiatives and how we can learn from each other. Part of the discussion will be about green clothing, food waste, hotel management and much more. The fest also includes an upgraded zero-waste mini exhibition, which has sustainability-related workshops, zero-waste solutions, eco-friendly vendors, composting solutions and much more. This will take place at The Linc KL tomorrow and on Sunday, from 10am to 5pm. The Linc KL is located at 360, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit facebook.com/zerowastemalaysia.official

4 musical treats

Spend your evening tomorrow at the annual Fête de la Musique hosted by Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur. The impressive line-up of live musicians include Banyakbunyikrepublik, Beverly Matujal, Annabelle Chian, Billie Blue & The Nowhere Men, Ryot Jones and many more. Also performing are bands all the way from France, such as This Way Down, Octave Mécanique and world-renowned French DJ Télépopmusik. Kicking off at 2pm, the show ends at midnight. There will also be a French market serving foods and drinks. Admission is free. The show will be held at The Square, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit facebook.com/AllianceFrancaisedeKL

Fancy an evening of powerful vocals and some R&B, pop and soul music? Go to Bobo KL for the talented Dasha Logan. Joining her on stage is Rie on piano, Dave on guitar and Rozhan on bass. Groove to a evening of amazing songs. Reservations are recommended. The show will be held today and tomorrow at 9.30pm. Tickets are RM60, or RM45 for diners. Bobo KL is located at 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. For reservations, call (03) 2092 5002, or for more information, visit bobokl.com

Bringing back the successful show from 2017, klpac is presenting Let’s Rock 2 for a limited four-day run. Headliners include Fuad of Kyoto Protocol, vocalist Bihzhu and singer-songwriter Nick Davis. Backing them up will be the klpac Symphonic Band, the YCA Chorus and a four-piece band. This means that the stage will have an impressive grand total of 60 musicians and singers shaking up the room. Directed by Ian Chow, the 16-song programme includes song by popular artistes such as Coldplay, U2, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica, The Carpenters, The Beatles and Cyndi Lauper. Headbang your way to a memorable evening today and tomorrow at 8.30pm and on Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are RM100 (centre seats) or RM80 (side seats). klpac is located at Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, 51100 Kuala Lumpur. To buy tickets, visit klpac.org

Lina Jannah makes her Alexis debut with Shades of Love, a performance that presents her own material, influenced by Eva Cassidy, Gretchen Parlato, Raisa and Sara Gazarek. Hailing from Batu Pahat, Johor, Jannah spent her early years singing keroncong across Malaysia. Introduced to western music when she moved to Kuala Lumpur, the singer was under the tutelage of Professor Dr Siti Chairani Proehoemen. Spend an evening entranced by her velvety and sultry voice tomorrow at 10pm. Tickets are RM10. Alexis Bistro Ampang is located at Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit alexis.com.my

1 australian comedian to catch

Considered one of Australia’s fastest  comedians, Ciaran Lyons has won numerous awards including the Artists’ Choice award at the Wild West Comedy Fest in 2015, and the Next Gen Comedian by the Perth Comedy Festival at the young age of 16 years old. He has even been nominated for Best Comedy at Fringe World. A well-known face in the Australian comedy landscape, Lyons regularly presents on national youth station Triple J. For an evening of laughs, buy tickets at RM50, or RM60 on the door. The performance will be held today and tomorrow at 8.30pm at The Joke Factory, 27, Level G3 Block C5, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. Buy tickets at thejokefactory.com.my

1 exciting car roadshow

Car enthusiasts should visit the BMW Choose Your World roadshow, held from today to Sunday. The premium automaker and pioneer of premium Sports Activity Vehicles are holding this roadshow for fans to experience the BMW X2 M35i, the all-new BMW X4 and BMW X5 alongside the BMW X1 and BMW X3. Available for test drives will be the BMW X1, BMW X3 and BMW X4. To compliment the sporty muscle cars on display, a High Intensity Interval Training game organised by Playground Fitness will be open for participants to take part. You would stand the chance to redeem special gifts upon completion. Also at the roadshow is the BMW Lifestyle Merchandise pop-up store for fans to shop. Open from 10am to 7pm, the Choose Your World roadshow will take place at the Outdoor Carpark 3, Plaza Arkadia, Desa Park City. For more information, visit bmw.com.my