7 Things to do in KL & PJ this weekend: 18 & 19 January 2025
Walk and shop

It’s Friday—you know what that means. Two things: 1) the weekend is near and 2) the BURO Weekend Guide is here. This week, we’re going to see lots of thrift and secondhand pop-ups happening around the area as well as community markets. With that, we’ve put all the need-to-know happenings of 18 and 19 January 2025 right here in one place. So, get your group chats ready because we’re going to get planning.
1. TAKE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH ‘OUTSIDE’ AT PARC SUBANG
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When: 18 & 19 January 2025 | 10am to 10pm
Where: PARC Subang
Price: Free entry with ticketed activities
Embrace community and break a sweat at ‘Outside’, a wellness-centric event featuring an itinerary full of activities that will nurture you inside and out. From a mindfulness run with Sage Centre and a dance class with Groove Society to dog-friendly yoga with Carly and a pound workout with Anis, you’ll be sure to get in a weekend’s worth of movement here. You can also nourish your soul with a therapeutic art session or flower arrangement class that will bring some calm to your day. Other than that, you can explore a range of local brands and food vendors to keep your appetite fed all day long.
Follow Outside for updates and get your tickets here.
2. SAY HELLO TO ATMA AT ITS FIRST-EVER POP-UP EVENT WITH PASAR SELOKA AND WHIP EVENTS
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When: 16 to 19 and 23 to 26 January 2025 | 12pm to 9pm
Where: AtmaLokal, Jalan Tong Shin
Price: Free entry
Breathing fresh life into a heritage art deco building from the 1930s, Atma—a collaboration between Pasar Seloka and Whip Events—rises as the city’s latest community for creativity and collaboration to shine. For its first-ever event, the space is welcoming local talents to showcase their brands and crafts. The vendor lineup includes Mori Pin, Look For Us, Ateeka Store, Archive Booth, and more. With the building itself being managed by the team behind Limapulo, you can expect some heartwarming Nyonya curry noodles, perfectly sweet cakes, and drinks to keep you full while you’re there. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your reusable bags for shopping and cameras for snapping!
Find the full lineup and stay updated here.
3. SIP BACK AND RELAX AT SUPERFLY MOB’S UNWINED PLUS KITCHEN TAKEOVER
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When: 18 to 26 January 2025
Where: Unwined Plus, Bangsar
Price: A la carte menu
The nomadic duo Superfly Mob is landing in Kuala Lumpur at Unwined Plus and you’re invited to the party. But first, who exactly is Superfly Mob? The pair consists of Oleg Sarapulov and Carolina Ross, who have made it their mission to bring their love for food and wine around the globe. During their stint at Unwined Plus, you’ll get to taste a menu full of plates made with love from the Uniwined Plus team and Superfly Mob. We’re talking shima aji crudo with saffron butter, grilled calamansi juice-marinated chicken thigh massaman curry, otoro with coconut fried rice, and more. Prepare your taste buds, we promise you’re in for a treat.
For information and reservations, send Unwined Plus a message on WhatsApp or Instagram!
4. HUNT DOWN SOME COVETED FINDS AT ‘SORRY, I JUST NEED TO SHOP!!!’
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When: 17 to 19 January 2025 | 12pm to 10pm
Where: Paolo Paolo Gelato, The Five @ KPD
Just one of the few pre-loved pop-ups happening this weekend, ‘Sorry, I Just Need to Shop’ is here to present you with a luxe lineup of apparel, bags, beauty products, and shoes. Wardrobes from the likes of Chryseis Tan, Eros Erfe, Jestinna Kuan, MsKuan, and Jovynn will be making appearances, so bring your shopping A-game! Plus, those spending above RM500 at ‘Sorry, I Just Need to Shop!!!’ will get a free scoop of gelato or coffee, courtesy of venue hosts, Paolo Paolo Gelato. Note: paper bags will not be provided, so bring your own reusable totes to hold your purchases!
Stay updated here.
5. MAKE SWIFT THRIFT DECISIONS AT ‘IT’S THRIFTED?? IT’S THRIFTED!!’
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When: 18 to 19 January 2025 | 11am to 5pm
Where: Daydream Studio, PJ
Need to get your hands on more pre-loved clothing and bags? ‘It’s Thrifted?? It’s Thrifted!!’ is happening at Daydream Studio this weekend and there will be tonnes of items for you to sift through. As for the lineup, Bella Kuan, Mia Chai, Jmie Fu and more will be there presenting their pre-loved wardrobes. To keep you caffeinated and fed during your shopping spree, Brew n Bread will be on-site serving cuppas and some bites all weekend long.
Get updates here.
6. EMBRACE CRAFTS AND COLOURS AT SNACKFOOD’S ‘SMALL BEAUTIFUL THINGS’
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When: 17 to 19 January 2025 | 9am to 6pm
Where: The Holiday Shop by Snackfood, Kloé Hotel
Brighten up your weekend at the ‘Small Beautiful Things’ pop-up! This three-day event will feature 18 Japanese artists, who will be bringing their adorable and chic crafts right here to KL. Headlining the lineup is the Kyoto-based mother-daughter duo, Creative OOO, who are currently on their Otomo 2025 Asia Tour. Here, you’ll find handmade accessories from rings and earrings to keychains and socks—all of which embrace the power of colour and creativity.
Find out more on Snackfood’s Instagram.
7. SHOP FOR YOUR CHINESE NEW YEAR OUTFITS AT 888 MARKET
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When: 18 & 19 January 2025 | 11am to 10pm
Where: Semua House, KL
Price: Free entry
Still on the lookout for an outfit worth showing off on the first day of Chinese New Year? Get yourselves over to Semua House this weekend and get browsing at 888 Market. The lineup features a healthy lineup of top local labels, so you’re bound to walk home with a new piece or two (or three). Participating brands include: Ugly Pretty, WES, Mon Quin, A-Jane, Again Project, HdPc, and Kittieyiyi.
Find updates here.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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