7 Things to do in KL & PJ This Weekend: 3 & 4 May 2025
Weekend May-hem
Our roundup of all the must-know events happening this 3 to 4 May 2025 around the KL and PJ area.
The first weekend of May is here, and we’re ready to ring the new month in. As usual, the BURO Weekend Guide is here to help you take the guesswork out of your plans so you can enjoy a stress-free weekend. From indulging in seasonal bites with friends to handpicking thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, there’s no shortage of things to do to kick off the month on a high note. Here’s your scoop on the best things to do around KL and PJ this 3 to 4 May 2025.
1. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE ILLUSTRATOR AT THE KL ILLUSTRATION FAIR 2025
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When: From now until 4 May 2025 | 11am to 8pm
Where: GMBB KL
Price: RM20 per person (one day pass)
The Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair 2025 is back and it’s bigger than ever! Taking over three floors at GMBB, this year’s fair brings together 160 talented artists from Malaysia and beyond to celebrate all things art. Mingle with illustrators, explore interactive art rooms, browse gallery installations, and shop handmade crafts from local and international talents. Looking for creative inspiration? Catch the Art Talks series on Saturday, featuring insights from seasoned artists like Zeen Chin, Wenjun Lin, and KLIF founder Si Juan.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
2. SPOIL YOUR MUM WITH HANDPICKED GIFTS FROM THE MOTHER’S DAY SUNNY SIDE UP MARKET
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When: 3 to 4 May 2025 | 12pm to 7pm
Where: Slate at The Row KL
Price: Free entry
May is all about championing the mother figures everywhere and Sunny Side Up Market is marking the occasion with a special Mother’s Day edition. We guarantee you’ll find a gift that mum will love along its aisles. Browse a curated selection of accessories, fashion, beauty, home decor, and more from local vendors. For a more personalised gift, join the pressed flower jewellery-making workshop by B.Brave. You can also bring your furkids along for a family day out as the market is pet-friendly!
Find out more on Sunny Side Up Market’s Instagram.
3. LOSE YOURSELF IN A GOOD READ AT ‘CHAPTER IN THE CITY’
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When: From now until 4 May 2025 | 10am to 10pm
Where: Main Atrium at The Starhill KL
Price: Free entry
If you’ve been chronically online lately, a digital detox could be just what you need. ‘Chapter in the City’ has teamed up with KL’s top book clubs—Flipside Social Club, Rish’s Book Club, and Eat Books Club—to bring you a cosy reading retreat after a hectic week. Grab your favourite book and a cup of coffee as you settle in for a screen-free day surrounded by fellow readers. The event also features hands-on workshops, book discussions, and live performances from Casa String Quartet and Clinton Jerome Chua.
Visit The Starhill KL’s Instagram for more information.
4. SPEND THE ULTIMATE GIRLS’ DAY OUT AT ‘SLAYMAA VOL. 2’
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When: From now until 4 May 2025 | 11am to 10pm
Where: Jam PJ
Price: Free entry
Round up your girlfriends and head over to ‘Slaymaa Vol.2’ this weekend for a market brimming with girlhood! Expect a vibrant lineup of fashion, beauty, and artisanal crafts from familiar brands like Hello Poppy, That Messy Gal, Again Project, and Tangled Yarn. Keep an eye out for some familiar faces among the celebrity vendors, including Siti Saleha, Nadia Brian, Bella Khan, and Tabby from Dolla. While you shop ‘til you drop, you can treat yourself to delicious bites from Phils Pizza, Kokalamo Kafe, and Peti Dessert.
Find the full list of vendors here.
5. SIP AND SLURP AT MANY APRONS X POHUTUKAWA COFFEE’S PASTA POP-UP
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When: 3 to 4 May 2025 | 11am to 9pm (Saturday) | 11am to 6pm (Sunday)
Where: Pohutukawa Coffee
Craving carbs but not sure what to satisfy your hunger? Pasta is almost always the answer! This weekend, Many Aprons and Pohutukawa Coffee are teaming up for a pop-up packed with irresistible dishes. On the menu are gnocchi with smashed peas and asparagus, sopresine with chicken sausage and morel mushroom, cavatelli with smoked mackerel and pesto, and maltagliati with butter, courgette, and chopped walnuts. You’ll also find seasonal desserts and drinks, thoughtfully curated to complement your pasta. It’s walk-ins only, so come early to snag a seat!
Follow Many Aprons or Pohutukawa Coffee to stay updated.
6. SWING INTO BRASSERIE ALMA’S ‘KL JAZZ DAY 2025’
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When: 3 May 2025 | 3pm to 11.30pm
Where: Yap Ah Shak House
Price: Free entry
Get ready to jazz things up for an evening of swing, soul, and sax! In conjunction with International Jazz Day, Brasserie Alma is taking over Yap Ah Shak House with 15 live performances for a night of smooth tunes and soulful rhythms. From rising talents to established legends, the stage is set for a dynamic roster of musicians including Junji Delfino, Michael Veerapen Trio, Ida Mariana, and Boys That Swing. Be sure to arrive early because seating is on a first-come, first-served basis!
For more information, head to Brasserie Alma’s Instagram.
7. RAISE A GLASS AND SAVOUR IZAKAYA FLAVOURS AT SHHHBUUULEEE
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When: From now until 8 May 2025 | 12pm to 10pm
Where: REX KL
Cheers to bold East Asian flavours! Head to the rooftop of REX KL, where SHHHBUUULEEE is serving up another seasonal izakaya menu. Dig into specialty dishes like chicken poppers with shrimp furikake and pickled chayote, udon bisque butter with aka ebi, nori, and egg yolk, and smoked beef tongue with shishito and goma peanut butter. Wash it all down with a refreshing highball, rotating sake, or an ice-cold Sapporo Beer. For those skipping the booze, refreshing yuzu sodas are on hand too!
Browse the seasonal menu here.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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