For this week’s list of curated events, we’ve got not one, not two, but TWELVE fantastic happenings you’ll likely enjoy. After all, it’s April – and the beginnings of months are always kinda special.
From an orchestral concert to a petting zoo – you won’t be short of things to do in the Klang Valley this week!
Chinatown Cultural Walk
EventbriteHow often do you explore the streets of KL? If you seldom do, then this is your chance!
Take a leisurely two-hour stroll around Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, a historic district with a colourful history. Play tourist in your own city with seasoned tour guides who will share intriguing anecdotes about Chinatown’s history, the residents who still call it home today, and many of the people who are preserving traditional trades and crafts.
Look into post-war shophouses, conventional fare, fusion cuisine, and contemporary cafés, pubs, and restaurants. The Chinatown stroll is based on tips. The standard tip for the guides has been between RM40 and RM60 per passenger. Click here for more info.
Date: Every Saturday (10am)
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur (start point)
Ladies’ Night at LurettaDOP Italian Restaurant & Deli
Excellent wine, delicious Italian platters, and music mood? What better way to unwind than this?
At the Italian restaurant and deli LurettaDOP, every Thursday is Ladies’ Night! Get a complimentary bottle of their very own Luretta Italian wines for every four ladies. This offer is only available when you order their genuine Italian sharing cold cuts and cheese platter. So call up your girlies and have a fun night out! Click here to book your slots.
Date: Every Thursday (5pm-8pm)
Location: Luretta D.O.P. Italian Deli @ 1Utama
Superheroes: Redefined by Karwai Chan
Superheroes: Redefined is a tribute to all superheroes, including lion hearts and fighters. This series honours the artist’s fortitude and triumph over her suffering as a bullied victim as a child. Despite enduring hardship in life, she has transformed the bitter experience into pure strength by painting it on canvas. Her paintings’ precise details and intense, unspoken intensity are manifestations of how easily her emotions transfer onto canvas.
Click here for more details.
Date: now till 8th April 2023
Location: Qing Gallery
Friday Tribe Feat. Dora & Gracie
Friday Tribe is an electrifying night dedicated to pulsating beats and soulful melodies. This coming Friday, make W Kuala Lumpur the ultimate destination for you to dance the night away to the hottest Afro beats and electronic tracks. Join the tribe and experience a night of non-stop energy and excitement. Click here to know more and book your slots.
Date: 7th April 2023 (7pm till late night)
Location: WET DECK, W Kuala Lumpur
Sip & Paint Night: Miss Vogue
Absolutely no painting experience needed!
Following a long, arduous week at work, the evening is all about unwinding, conversing, drawing, and holding a glass of wine. It all comes down to taking a break from your hectic schedule to produce something lovely and soothing. Don’t worry if you’re not artistically talented; painting ability is not necessary. Your every step will be guided by the professionals there. Click here to book your slots.
For only RM130 per pax, you’ll get:
- 1x glass FREE orange juice or wine
- FREE-FLOW non-alcoholic drinks (coffee & tea)
- 1x Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate
- 1x canvas
- all art materials during the event
Date: 7th April 2023 (8pm-11pm)
Location: Art & Bonding, Desa Sri Hartamas
Teresa Teng Tribute Concert 70th Anniversary
This concert will pay homage to the renowned singer through her classic hits. Teng recorded 1,700 songs and sold over 48 million albums. Her music has transcended borders, cultural and language barriers, and was recorded in various Chinese dialects, Japanese, Indonesian, Italian, and English, allowing her music to reach a global audience. In 1986, she was named ‘one of the greatest female singers in the world’ by Time magazine.
Among the songs that will be presented by the MPO and Jia are Goodbye My Love, So Sweet, The Story of a Small Town, Star, Thousands of Words, May All Be Well and The Moon Represents My Heart, notably Teng’s most celebrated song that has become iconic in Chinese culture.
Date: 15th April 2023
Location: Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra
Traditional Acupoint Massage
Need a moment to unwind and relieve stress? We’ve got the right thing for you. Discover the secrets of traditional Malay massage acupoints with Bam & Co and how they can relieve stress, tension, and pain while indulging in the relaxing scents of aromatherapy.
Date: 8th April 2023 (11am)
Location: The Starhill KL
HOMElove Home & Living Expo @ Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Raya season is coming soon and that means time to decorate your homes. At HOMElove expo, they’ve got Ramadan discounts of up to 80%! With a wide range of choices on furniture and electrical appliances, and loads of gifts as well as prizes, you could save more than just your wallet.
Date: 7th-9th April 2023 (11am-10pm)
Location: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Level CP3
Let’s Dinner 2-Get-Her
Still single? It’s about time you go out and meet some new people.
A not to be missed event on 8th April 2023 for busy working professionals and business executives to meet gorgeous, like-minded people. No more vague online dating, meet more singles in a night than one could possibly meet in a year! Seats are really limited, so do register ASAP to avoid disappointment. Enjoy a time of food, game, and laughter as you get to know someone new and someone who could potentially be THE ONE! Click here to know more.<>
Date: 8th April 2023 (6pm-10pm)
Location: *TBC- Within Subang Jaya, Selangor Area
Passion: The Greatest Story Ever Sung
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are many ways different people celebrate Easter and one way to do it is by re-watching the Passion of Christ movie. For this year, instead of watching it on screen, why not watch a live performance instead? Passion, the Greatest Story Ever Sung. Go back in time and get to know what this holiday is all about. Click here for more details.
Date: 7th April 2023 (8:30pm)
Location: The New Covenant Church, PJ
Petting Zoo At Nada Embun
On the 8th and 9th of April, visit the Nada Embun petting zoo for an exciting day with furry friends. From playful parrots to slithery reptiles, furry rabbits, and other adorable animals, there’s something for everyone here. You’ll have the chance to interact with the animals, feed them and even pet them. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about different animals and their unique personalities. Plus, spending time with animals has been shown to be a great stress reliever, so come on down and let our furry friends brighten up your day. Entrance is FREE and you’ll get FREE light refreshments and FREE pet feeding too. Click here to register.
Date: 8th-9th April 2023 (10am-4pm)
Location: Nada Embun
Atria Hop-In Easter Weekend
Wear your bunny costume and head to Atria Shopping Gallery to go hunting for some colorful eggs and sweet treats! For only RM45 per group (1 adult and 1 child), you’ll get:
- Jungle Gym Entry for each group
- Participation in the Egg-ster Hunt Gameplay
- Participation in the DIY Bunny Head Workshop
- Opportunity to meet Bunny
- Door Gifts & Chance to win Prizes for Winners
The hunt is limited to the first 25 groups only. So, hurry now and book your slots today. Click here for more details.
Date: 9th April 2023 (10am-4pm)
Location: Atria Shopping Mall, Level 2 (opposite Yamaha music)
Gourmet Raya x Centrepoint BU
What’s Raya without bazaars and all their delicious delicacies? This Raya season, head to Centrepoint Bandar Utama for a special event featuring a wide variety of delectable savoury and sweet foods. This amazing event offers mouthwatering Ramadan food and artisanal baked goods, including cakes, bread, cookies, pastries, and local delicacies.
Date: 9th April 2023 (10am-7pm)
Location: Centrepoint Bandar Utama
Bonus:
Coca-Cola x GSC Collab
Coca-Cola Malaysia and Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) have renewed their three-decade partnership with the signing of a new beverage concession agreement. Besides enjoying drinks under the Coca-Cola brand and its customised products, movie buffs can get up close and personal with their favourite bikes at the Vespa Bike Display at selected GSC locations over the next few weeks.
GSC is also featuring an exquisite wayang kulit exhibition, brought to life by local contemporary visual artist and co-founder of Fusion Wayang Kulit, Tintoy Chuo. From now till 8th May, you can visit Aurum Theatre in The Gardens Mall to check out the unique exhibition, which spotlights the partnership between Coca-Cola and GSC, BUT with a modern twist that filmgoers will surely appreciate.
