Say no more, we all know what we are here for — to line you up with the best, and only the best activities for you to fill up your schedule this week.
We have a variety of experiences for this this week, from theatre performances on the reality of immigrants living in Malaysia, to an exclusive Whiskey tasting event that includes an immersive cinematic experience, and even a CNY Pasar Malam for you to enjoy this Lunar New Year! So, let’s cut to the chase and get to the list of activities specially curated just for you!
1) CNY night market & China Art Exhibition
Date: 10th-30th January / 18th-23rd January
Location: Uncle Robert @ 2nd Floor, Pavilion Bukit Jalil / Estreet, LG, 1 Utama E
We know that the Lunar New Year is synonymous with night markets; so, we have a CNY Bazaar for you to pay a visit to! Not only you can shop till you drop, but you can also enjoy a China Art Exhibition and learn more about the culture while you’re at it.
Get your tummy ready because we have another night market for you to satiate your street food cravings! From stinky tofu to Dragon Beard Candy; halal to non-halal variety can be found at the stalls and vendors welcome you at 1 Utama!
2) RiMBA Market
Date: 21st-23rd January
Location: The Curve, Ground Floor, Western Courtyard, Mutiara Damansara
Do you want to change your lifestyle to be surrounded by more greens? Or are you simply someone who wants to add more plants to your collections of green babies? Then RiMBA Market is the place for you where you can win rare and beautiful plants, adopt plants for free, enroll yourself in various workshops, and many more activities you can participate in!
3) Minimalist Cream Cake Workshop
Date: 18th January, 10am-130pm
Location: 10-2, Jalan 5/109F, Plaza Danau 2, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur
Looking for a platform for all ages to learn and share the fun of baking? Look no further! From baking chiffon cakes, to the difference in meringue textures and cream colour mixing; you can learn all this and more from the class. You will even get to design and decorate your own minimalist cake at the end of it!
4) Sip & Paint: Serenity Lavender Morning
Date: 18th January 2022, 10am-1pm
Location: Art & Bonding No.22-3, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50480
Looking for a more relaxing activity this week? Then opt for painting! Not only can you chat with other participants in a relaxing non-competitive environment, but you will also be provided with free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
5) The Cosmic Voyage by Glenfiddich
Date: 18th-30th January
Location: White Box, Publika
Celebrate your Lunar New Year with a stunning and immersive cinematic experience along with a complimentary whiskey tasting. You can even witness a magnificent wishing wall, experience a gamified Tree of Fortune, and an Epic Journey of Good Fortune, all with Glenfiddich!
6) Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival
Date: 21st-23rd January
Location: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performance Art Centre
Witness legendary artists to rising names in the industry; jazz to progressive nusantara harmonies; amazing fingerstyle guitar solos to a full-on jazz orchestra in this majestic one in a million festival.
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Date: 22nd January, 8pm-9.30pm
Location: Publika Shopping Gallery
Get a view of what is happening in the lives of refugees in Malaysia who are denied access to formal rights to work and poverty living conditions. This theatre by Parastoo Theatre will open your eyes to the challenges faced by refugees everyday in Malaysia.
8) Nasi Lemak 1.0 Movie Premiere
Date: 21st January
Location: Dadi Cinema @ Pavilion KL
Are you a fan of Namewee’s works? We know how hard it is to get your hands on one of his films, but you’re in luck this week. After 7 years of hiatus, Namewee is back again with a new film, and this time, you can watch it locally!
9) District 21
Opening Hours: 12pm-8pm (weekdays), 10am -8pm (weekends & public holidays)
Location: AT 6, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya
If you want to go for something more adventurous this weekend, something more post-apocalyptic-esque, head over to District 21 for an indoor amusement park. From roller glider, to endless obstacle courses for you to try, all in one place.
