Thursday September 27, 2012

Fun for the young

Compiled by Michael Cheang

FEYST12 INDIE YOUTH FEST
DoPPek Kafe @ Central Market Annexe
Central Market
Kuala Lumpur
E-mail: indieyfest@gmail.com feyst.com

SEPT 28-OCT 2: A home-grown digital culture and music festival, this event connects Malaysian video-gamers and musicians to international festivals around the world. It features free music concerts, acoustic showcases, workshops, gaming tournaments and more. Refer to its website for admission fees and showtimes.

MALAYSIA DAY
YOUTH & ARTS FEST
Jalan Telawi 2,
Bangsar Baru,
Kuala Lumpur
facebook.com/BangsarArt/info

SEPT 30: The festival wraps up with the spotlight on “indieprenuer” arts, including graffiti art by The Super Sunday crew, a craft bazaar, a photography exhibition by children from PPR Sri Pahang, and music performances by Mikrobotmen (gameboy music), Coex (beatboxer), and Pastel Lite (minimal electronics), among others. Admission: Free. Time: 11am-7pm.

KL PHOTOGRAPY FESTIVAL
Mid Valley Megamall
Mid Valley City
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-9281 8039
E-mail: klpf@pcp2u.my

OCT 5-7: Malaysia’s largest imaging event returns for its 16th edition with a combination of photography and travel elements. There will be photo exhibitions, forums, seminars and an exhibition hall featuring the latest innovations in technology and designs of photographic equipment, as well as travel opportunities. Admission: Free. Time: 11am–9pm.

STAND-UP FOR ANIMALS
Theatre @ PJ Live Arts
Jaya One
72 Jalan Universiti
Seksyen 11, 46200
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 017-228 9849 (box office) or
03-7960 0439 (info)
tix.my

OCT 4: Catch Malaysia’s Kings of Comedy Jit Murad, Harith Iskander, Douglas Lim, and Kuah Jenhan as they celebrate their love for the animal kingdom in a one-night-only fundraiser in conjunction with World Animal Day. Proceeds from the show will fund a free sterilisation programme, launched by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Selangor and Jaya One. Admission: RM138, RM158, RM188. Time: 8.30pm.

MARCO POLO & THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN
Cabaret @ PJ Live Arts
Jaya One
72 Jalan Universiti
Seksyen 11, 46200
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 017 2289849 (box office) or
03-7960 0439 (info)
tix.my

OCT 6: A riotous re-telling of Marco Polo’s travels aimed at kids aged 5-10 years, by Box of Delights Theatre for Children and directed by Marina Tan. Each show offers interactive, energetic, playful performances featuring wholesome, inspiring, sometimes thought-provoking and often wildly entertaining dialogue and song. Admission: RM25. Time: 10am.

INDONESIAN & MALAYSIAN MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART AUCTION
Nusantara Ballroom,
Sheraton Imperial
Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
and KL Lifestyle Art Space
150, Jalan Maarof
Bukit Bandaraya
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019-333 7668 (Ho Sau Fong) or
019-311 1668 (Thanasan)

SEPT 30: The inaugural Indonesian and Malaysian Modern & Contemporary Art Auction will be held this Sunday, with 188 masterpieces by renowned Malaysian and Indonesian artists up for grabs. The art is currently on display at KL Lifestyle Art Space until Sept 29. Please call ahead to register as a bidder. Time: 11am–6pm

PAINTINGS OF PENESTANAN
Sutra Gallery
12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4021 1092
E-mail: sutradancetheatre@yahoo.com
sutrafoundation.org.my

TILL OCT 10: An exhibition of paintings by Balinese painter I Ketut Tagen, courtesy of Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat. Admission: Free. Opening hours: 11am–5pm (Mon-Fri).

BEETHOVEN’S MIGHTY EROICA
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers
Tel: 03-2051 7007
Fax: 03-2051 7077
E-mail: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my
mpo.com.my
dfp.com.my

SEPT 29 & 30: The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra performs two gems composed by Beethoven, including Symphony No.1 in C major (Op.21) and Symphony No.3 in E flat major (Op.55) or more popularly known as Eroica. Tickets: Premium: RM160, A Reserve: RM120, B Reserve: RM80, C Reserve: RM50 Time: 8.30pm (Sept 29) and 3pm (Sept 30).

ROCKCAPELLA — THE ROCK CONCERT
PJ Live Arts Theatre
Jaya One
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
gardnerandwife.com

OCT 18-28: From Helsinki comes FORK, a Finnish rock-a-cappella group with a very unusual RockCappella concert! Their shows fearlessly combine music, stand-up, theatre, dance, and a light show, to give you a humorous but elegant experience. There will be preview performances on Oct 13 and 14. Tickets: RM85, RM105, RM125, RM145, or RM340 for a package of 4 tickets. Time: 8.30pm.

SUPERBRAIN YOGA
Centre for Prana Yoga & Self Transformation
Block D, 43A-2
Zenith 1 Corporate Park
Jalan SS 7/26
Kelana Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 012-974 2028, 03-7887 1028

SEP 29: Superbrain Yoga is a simple and effective technique for adults and children to energise, recharge and sustain a healthy brain and optimise its functionality by performing a simple exercise that only takes a few minutes a day. Fee: RM150. Time: 2pm–6pm.

UNLOCKING THE IP MAZE
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
PD Block, Level B1
No.
9 Jalan Bersatu 13/4
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7957 2818 or 016-2233 563
Fax: 03-7957 3818
E-mail: ceetalkpj@utar.edu.my

SEPT 29: A public talk on the importance of intellectual property (IP). Conducted by lawyer-turned-inventor Vincent Wong Wai Sang. Admission: Free (prior registration required). Time: 10am–12pm.

COLORECTAL CANCER FORUM
Dewan Pantai
Pantai Hospital
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2296 0773 or
012-389 6955 (Ms Hemakumari)
E-mail: hema@pantai.
com.
my

OCT 6: Held in conjunction with Pantai Hospital’s launch of its colorectal cancer support group, this forum aims to provide education, guidance and a place to meet others in similar situations. Admission: Free. Time: 9.30am–12pm.

STRESS MANAGEMENT COURSE
International Psychology Centre
11-1, Wisma Laxton
Jalan Desa, Taman Desa
Off Jalan Klang Lama
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-7982 4424
E-mail: info@psychology.com.my
psychology.com.my

SEPT 29: A certification course to provide best-practice Stress Management training for professionals who have a passion for assisting individuals, regardless of industrial background to manage their stress at work and in their personal life. Fee: RM4,800 (including two intensive workshops with six optional group clinical supervision oral and written case presentation for the assessment). Time: 10am–1pm.

WORLD HEART DAY
Auditorium, Level 7
Tropicana Medical Centre
Kota Damansara,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-6287 1068 (Ami) or
018-211 6789 (Benjamin)
E-mail: rosnanij@tropicanamedicalcentre.com

SEPT 29: A free health talk titled “Cardiovascular Diseases in Women & Children” will be held in conjunction with World Heart Day, and will cover how heart disease and stroke affect all ages and population groups. Admission: Free (lunch provided). Time: 10.30am–1pm.

ULTIMATE CITY SURVIVAL
LADIES’ WORKSHOP
Cabaret Lounge @ PJ Live Arts
Jaya One
72 Jalan Universiti
Seksyen 11
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7728 0184 or 010-428 8678
E-mail: prema@accent-edge.com

OCT 6: Conducted by well-known safety activist Captain K. Balasupramaniam, this workshop include topics such as how to protect yourself from snatch thieves, preventing sexual assault and stalking, managing mobile phone threats, staying safe at crowded places and more. Fee: RM85. Time: 2pm–6pm.

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