KL is full of exciting activities that one should not miss out on, and in fact, it’s a great excuse to have a get-together with friends. Best part is, you get to enjoy the activities with one another, whether it’s a bazaar or a party. Here are 8 events happening this week, from June 12-18, that you should consider heading out for!
1. Markets 23 by Jaya One
If you’re looking to support some local businesses, Markets is the best place to start. This edition (the 23rd one!) features Malaysian products only and you can find anything from yummy homemade desserts to apparels and accessories.
When: June 17-18: 11am-7pm
Where: Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Info: Markets 23 by Jaya One
2. A Tribute to Chris Cornell with Brendan de Cruz
Local singer-songwriter, Brendan de Cruz will be paying tribute to the late legend Chris Cornell who is best known for tracks like Scream and Like A Stone. Cover charge is priced at RM42.
When: June 13: 9pm-12am
Where: 17 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Info: A Tribute to Chris Cornell with Brendan de Cruz
3. Lindy Day Out at The Row
It’s now officially the middle of the year and if you’re serious in picking up a new skill before 2017 is up, you can consider joining this lindy hop workshop. The workshop fee is set at RM60.
When: June 17: 2pm-10.30pm
Where: 46 – 48 Jalan Doraisamy, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Info: Lindy Day Out at The Row
4. Crackhouse Open Mic Night
If you’re one to enjoy telling jokes and listening to them through a comedy show, Crackhouse’s Open Mic Night is the place to be for you. This weekly open mic night session lets you experience both sides of a comedy show (by being a presenter or audience member). Best part is, the best participant of the evening walks away with RM100. Entry fee is priced at RM15.
When: June 14: 9pm-11pm
Where: 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Info: Crackhouse Open Mic Night
5. Italian Wine & Cheese Night
For a cover charge of RM150, you’ll get to enjoy a wide variety of international cheese, free canapes and fine cuisine delights as well as a free flow of carefully selected quality wine. Some of the wine you’ll be able to sample includes the Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Essere Cesari 2015 Veneto, Orvieto Classico Cecchi 2015 Umbria and Negroamaro I Muri 2015 Puglia.
When: June 15: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Ground Floor, The Somerset, 8 Lorong Ceylon, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Info: Italian Wine & Cheese Night
6. Father’s Day on Sunday Funday
Treat your dad to an evening out at Bukit Bintang with some barbeque, burgers, beer and music from a live band. It’ll be the most chilled out Father’s Day celebration ever, that’s for sure!
When: June 18: 3pm- June 19: 3am
Where: Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Info: Father’s Day on Sunday Funday
7. Bollywood Night
Everybody needs a bit of Bollywood in their life and at Enclave’s Bollywood Night, you’ll be able to enjoy not only Bollywood music but a special Indian food menu prepared by the folks at Enclave.
When: June 17: 7pm-12am
Where: 1 Lorong Kurau, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Info: Bollywood Night
8. Bottega Saturday Mingle
Enjoy an afternoon of food and music with Bottega’s Saturday Mingle event. For a ticket price of RM130 per person, you’ll get 4 glasses of wine, a free flow of cold cuts, pasta, risotto, meat, and to top that all off—desserts! After you’re done eating, dance the night away with music played by an Italian DJ.
When: June 17: 2pm-6pm
Where: 1 A, Jalan Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Info: Bottega Saturday Mingle
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