Captain Khalid's ‘I Think I’m Single-2’
Featured on a recent viral stand-up comedy called ‘MALAYSIA Mischief’, Captain Khalid is debuting his own show highlighting his unique brand of storytelling, improvisation and comedic talent. Of Tanzanian descent and based in Germany, Captain Khalid will be here on 25 January at PJ Live Arts with part two of his ‘I Think I Am Single’ show. Known for his spot-on jokes on typical Malaysian scenarios – his famed monologue about how every Malaysian thinks all Africans are from Nigeria is very funny – this show promises big laughs. Get your tickets here.
PJ Live Arts, Jaya One
72A Jalan Universiti
Petaling Jaya
www.pjlivearts.my
Sunny Side Up Market Chinese New Year Edition
Chinese New Year is around the corner and the Sunny Side Up Market returns on the 19-20 January. Expect local brands offering artisanal products, accessories, home décor, fashion, skincare and plenty of gift options. Brands that have signed up so far include Sundari Gifts, The Real Shorts Co, Ficus & Jar and Organically Moi. Shopping hours are from 11am to 6pm at Slate, The Row.
2 Jalan Doraisamy
Chow Kit
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012-365 6856
fb.com/sunnysideupmarket
No Black Tie Presents Orquesta Yambeque
Performing salsa, cumbia and Latin jazz on the No Black Tie stage on 18 and 19 January is Orquesta Yambeque. Led by Colombia-born percussionist and bandleader Mateo Lorenzo, Orquesta Yambeque is Perth’s premier Latin Jazz Band. The band performs music from legendary musicians like Tito Puente and Ray Barretto as well as interpretations of traditional Latin music from the Caribbean coast of Colombia, the 70s and the golden era of salsa in New York and Puerto Rico. Get your tickets here.
17 Jalan Mesui
Off Jalan Nagasari
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2142 3737
www.noblacktie.com.my
Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2019
Head to klpac on 18-20 January for the 6th Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival. During the day there will be a jazz clinic with classes for vocals, trumpet, piano, saxophone and a forum. Admission to this is free so come early as seating is limited. There will be different nightly concerts featuring college and school bands on the first night, and a great selection of new talent (GL Trio and Medusa) and Malaysian jazz legends (Michael Veerapen Trio ft. Junji Delfino) on the following nights. Regular price tickets are RM75 / day or RM203 for a 3-day pass while students enter for RM30 or RM103 for 3-day pass.
Sentul Park
Jalan Strachan
off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
Kuala Lumpur
klpac.org
Two Mountains Photography Project 3.0
This exhibition is a ‘joint friendship’ photography project initiated by Steven Lee of KLPA Events and Naoko Ohta from KLEE, INC PARIS TOKYO. With the iconic Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount Kinabalu in Sabah in mind, they have selected photographers from each country to showcase images about these respected peaks. Through this cross-cultural project, they hope to highlight the many legends, folklore and traditions from each mountain to the public. The exhibition features images from Nadirah Zakariya, Nana Safiana, Stacy Liu, Atsushi Okuyama, Mikio Hasui, and Yuki Morita. This exhibition is on from now until 27 January, on the 3rd floor of the ILHAM Gallery.
ILHAM Tower
8, Jalan Binjai
Kuala Lumpur
www.ilhamgallery.com
An Evening with David Rocco
Chef David Rocco, the star of several hit TV series including 'Dolce Vita', will be in KL on 21 January to share his passion for food and experiences about creating his shows. After the success of his first series, he went on to create 'Dolce India', 'Dolce Napoli' and 'Dolce Africa', as well as authoring three bestselling cookbooks. The event will be held at Sheraton Petaling Jaya and there will be a cocktail reception, Q&A session, meet-and-greet, and he will share his views on how to grow a brand into an international success. Make your reservations here.
Jalan Utara C
Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03 - 7622 8888
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/szbsi-sheraton-petaling-jaya-hotel
Jim Jefferies ‘The Night Talker’ Tour Live
Jim Jefferies is making his first live appearance in Kuala Lumpur on 21 January at the Plenary Hall in the KL Convention Centre. This famous Aussie stand-up comic knows no boundaries as he tackles the news of the day with razor-sharp social commentary. Famous for his hard-hitting material on America’s gun control laws and Donald Trump, he’s well worth watching live. Be prepared to laugh, even when you don’t really want to! Get your tickets here.
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
21, Jalan Pinang
Kuala Lumpur
Thaipusam
One of the world’s most vibrant and interesting festivals happens on 21 January. Thaipusam is celebrated by Hindus to honour and pay penance to Lord Murugan, and the best places to witness this is at Batu Caves in Gombak and Penang. Processions start the afternoon before when the chariots carrying Lord Murugan go through the streets of Penang from Queen Street to the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, and the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee in KL to Batu Caves in KL. Devotees carry kavadis and get are pierced through their cheeks and back to give thanks and show atonement. More than 1.5 million people head to Batu Caves on this day so make sure you plan ahead.
RIUH
RIUH is known for its promotion of the arts and the creative community and their pop-up markets are very popular. The first one of the new year will be held on 26-27 January at Gasket Alley and will feature creative entrepreneurs, artists, craftsmen and local artisanal products for sale. Creative workshops, live acts and food stalls complete the experience.
Gasket Alley
13 Jalan 13/6
Petaling Jaya
www.riuh.com.my
Book now: Kumar Fifty50 – Nationwide Tour 2019
Turning 50 and bringing even more laughter to town, Kumar will be performing his latest show ‘Kumar Fifty50’ on 27 and 28 February at the HGH Convention Centre. The tour will be held in eight cities around the country and promises to be another comedic gem from Singapore’s favourite drag queen. Kumar wears many hats and is also an actor, TV host, director, author and dancer, and is really very funny! Get your tickets here.
475 Jalan Peach Ave
Sentul
Kuala Lumpur
lolevents.my
