7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 19 & 20 August 2023
Good food, great mood
The best part of the week is finally here! If you’re down for a weekend of laughter and great food, here are a few things you can do:
1. SPICE UP YOUR WEEKEND WITH CARLSBERG SMOOTH DRAUGHT AT THE REAL SPICY REAL SMOOTH POP-UP EVENT
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Where: JioSpace, Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya
When: 18 August – 2 September 2023 | 5pm – 11pm (Mondays to Fridays), 11am – 11pm (weekends and public holidays)
Are you ready to get lit? Carlsberg is about to fire up your weekend with its Real Spicy Real Smooth pop-up event! If you think you can handle the heat, head down to JioSpace, PJ for some mouth-tingling delights. From MonsterChef’s devil’s curry pocket bun, nasi lemak rice bomb, and Bean Jr’s mala tau fu fah to Churn’s beer-gato, these treats are made to go perfectly with a refreshing bottle of Carlsberg Smooth Draught.
Apart from the food, there are also cocktail workshops, Gumme beaded jewellery activity and a bunch of interactive games to entertain you all night long. Further, expect electrifying performances from local and international DJs such as Inquisitive, Bass Agents, Ken Fung and more.
Note: This event is only eligible to non-Muslims 21 years and older.
Register here.
2. INDULGE IN PAN-ASIAN CUISINE AT HIDANG, W KUALA LUMPUR
Where: Flock, W Kuala Lumpur
When: Every Saturday from 19 August onwards | 6pm-10pm
Price:
- Hidang for 2 – RM298 nett
- Hidang for 4 – RM588 nett
- Hidang for 8 – RM1,088 nett
Spend extra time with your family this month and indulge in a delicious meal together at Flock, W Kuala Lumpur. Hidang is Flock’s latest menu that offers Pan Asian dishes that are cooked to perfection. The menu takes inspiration from unity and sharing meals with your loved ones, so be prepared to taste an array of delectable dishes.
For more information, visit W Kuala Lumpur’s website here.
3. EXPAND YOUR PALATE AT THE GUINNESS FLAVOUR BY FIRE FESTIVAL
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Where: Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur
When: 18 – 20 August 2023 | 5pm-12am (Friday) and 12pm-12am (Saturday – Sunday)
It’s going to be a weekend filled with tantalising flavours, great music, and a never ending flow of Guinness. Gather your friends for a food adventure at the Guinness Flavour by Fire Festival and indulge in a plethora of food—from smoky meats, artisanal burgers, and grilled lamb ribs to desserts with a hint of Guinness.
Some notable chefs at the festival include Chef Franky of Arthur’s Storehouse, chefs Johnny and Sherson of Kitchen Mafia, and more—so you definitely don’t want to miss out.
Note: This event is only eligible to non-Muslims 21 years and older.
For more information, head to Guinness Malaysia’s Instagram.
4. EXPLORE THE YAYASAN SIME DARBY ARTS FESTIVAL
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Where: KLPAC
When: 19 – 20 August 2023 | 11am till late
Price: Free entry
After five years, Malaysia’s biggest arts event has finally returned! The festival, entitled Shout it Out: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, is presented by Yayasan Sime Darby and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), and aims to highlight issues that matter to Malaysians while celebrating the local art scene.
The festival has over 350 free art activities for festival-goers to enjoy. Expect to see a variety of art that will leave you in awe—from contemporary to the traditional, mainstream to the experimental, and more.
For more information, visit KLPAC’s website here or follow them on Instagram.
5. SING ALONG AT ‘THE ALL-STAR CONCERT: THE ICONS’
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Where: Jaotim KL
When: 20 August 2023 | 8.30pm
Price: RM100 per person
Sing your heart out to the greatest hits from some of the most iconic singers of our time, as local vocalist Melissa Anne takes to the stage at Jaotim KL. This tribute night that will honour legendary and new icons like Mariah Carey, Adele, Beyonce, Rihanna, and more!
Get your tickets here, or head to Jaotim KL’s Instagram for more information.
6. LEARN HOW TO CROCHET A JUMBOMALLOW BAG
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Where: Root Studio, K-GF-06, Conezion Putrajaya
When: 20 August 2023 | 11am and 3pm
Price: RM100 per person
Root Studio is a cosy space that offers a variety of activities like tufting and painting, but the shop’s expertise lies in crocheting. It doesn’t just offer a variety of crochet workshops, but it also sells everything you need to start crocheting. Not only that, the space is also a nursery, so if you’ve been wanting a cute plant collection, here’s a good place to start.
This weekend, get crafty by learning how to make your own jumbomallow bag. You will learn the crocheting techniques required to make this handmade bag during the workshop, and since personalisation is all the rage these days, you can even boast about how there’s only one piece in the world—handmade by you!
For more information, follow Root Studio on Instagram.
7. TAKE A PLANT HOME THANKS TO THE UNIQLO x TAMAN TUGU INITIATIVE
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Where: Taman Tugu Malaysia
When: Every Saturday | 8.30am – 10.30am
Weekends reconnecting with nature will do wonders for you. Hike on the trails at Taman Tugu Malaysia, then bring a piece of nature back home, courtesy of Uniqlo and Taman Tugu. There are 200 species of plants available for distribution to the public every Saturday, as part of Uniqlo Malaysia’s initiative in support of Taman Tugu’s conservation efforts.
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