7 Things to do in KL & PJ this weekend: 7 & 8 December 2024
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The end of the year is slowly creeping up on us! In between all the gift buying and festive planning, there are still tons to get done to prepare for the celebrations. While you’re at it, you can’t miss out on all the exciting events that are still going on around the KL & PJ area. Enter the BURO Weekend Guide! From one of Malaysia’s largest pet expo and a celebration of local film talents to a natural wine fair and a pre-loved market, there are tons to look forward to on both 7 and 8 December 2024, so let’s get right to it!
1. GET IN SOME RETAIL THERAPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FURKID AT OH MY PET! EXPO
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When: 6 to 8 December 2024 | 11am to 10pm
Where: Mid Valley Exhibition Center
Price: Free entry
Malaysia’s largest pet expo has returned for the weekend at Mid Valley Exhibition Center! With over a hundred vendors in the lineup, you’re bound to discover new brands and products to spoil your furkid with. From treats and kibble to toys and apparel, the vendors cover every corner of the pet industry. Standout vendors include Notti, Supaw Food, Coco & Joe, Furkids Planet, Barkery Oven, and Love for Paws. Aside from shopping, you can also take part in a bunch of activities for you and your furkid. There will also be an adoption drive happening to connect dogs with forever homes. And yes, the event is pet-friendly, so don’t leave your little ones at home!
For updates, follow Oh My Pet! Expo on Instagram.
2. CHEER ON LOCAL FILMMAKERS AT THE BMW SHORTIES FINALISTS’ SCREENING
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When: 7 December 2024 | 3pm to 6.45pm
Where: REXKL
Price: Free entry
Put on your film buff hats, we’re going to the BMW Shorties Finalists Screening! The annual film contest has reached its last stages and we’re this close to crowning a new winner. On the roster are ten short films made by local talents—including repeat finalist Chew Boon Wai and BMW Shorties debutant Fattah Fawzy—that you’ll get to watch on the big screen with complimentary popcorn alongside fellow cinemaphiles. The screening is split into two sessions with a live music performance slotted in between as intermission. If you can’t make it but still want to watch the finalists’ works, click here.
Follow BMW Shorties on Instagram for updates.
3. CELEBRATE OUR LITTLE CUP’S FIRST BIRTHDAY AT ‘OUR LITTLE HOUSE PARTY’
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When: 7 December 2024 | 9am onwards
Where: Our Little Cup
Price: RM50 (All-day pass) | RM40 (Sun & Run, inclusive of 5km social run, all-day pass, and one birthday drink)
Our Little Cup is ringing in its first birthday and is celebrating the best way they know how: with some good running, music, drinks, food, and friends! This house party isn’t like any other house party as it kicks off with an early 5km social run that ends with some birthday drinks and tunes. The party then truly begins at 9am as Coffeeboy Records takes to the decks to get the music started. Kura’s Krafts and upstairs neighbour Louie’s Bar will also be joining in on the celebrations with drinks and bites for everyone.
Get your tickets here and stay updated on Our Little Cup’s Instagram.
4. GET A TASTE OF THE FESTIVE CHEER AT KLOVE MARKET
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When: 7 to 8 December 2024 | 12pm to 7pm
Where: Kloé Hotel
Price: Free entry
Spend your weekend at Kloé Hotel this weekend with yet another edition of the KLove Market, celebrating homegrown brands and community. At the market, you’ll peruse through home decor, lifestyle items, handmade accessories, and more while nibbling on little samples from the food vendors. Also on the agenda are mini workshops by Fourjei and Shi Atelier. Plus, if you spend RM100 or more in a single receipt, you’ll stand a chance to win a staycation at the hotel!
Visit Kloé Hotel’s Instagram for more.
5. TAKE YOURSELF SHOPPING AT PASAR SELOKA’S WEEKEND PICNIC
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When: 7 to 8 December 2024 | 10am to 6pm
Where: PJ Trade Center
Price: Free entry
The time has come for the ever-popular Pasar Seloka’s final Weekend Picnic of the year! Come with your shopping A-game and reusable bags because the lineup is looking incredible. Aside from exploring local brands on the retail side, you’ll also get to munch on delectable bites and sips thanks to the F&B partners. An exciting addition to this weekend’s schedule is the ‘Terpaling Pre-Loved’ section, featuring the secondhand closets of local personalities such as Azwin Shafinaz and Dahlia Nadirah.
Follow Pasar Seloka on Instagram for more.
6. MAKE POUR DECISIONS AT JOLOKO’S NATURAL WINE FAIR
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When: 7 December 2024 | 12pm to 9pm
Where: Joloko
Price: RM20 to RM35
Joloko is hosting its fifth Natural Wine Fair this Saturday and you’re invited! There, you’ll get a taste of over 100 wines available by the glass and also by the bottle at wholesale prices. If you’re a believer in the natural wine movement, then this event is a must-visit. The bottles you’ll see are courtesy of some of Malaysia’s biggest importers including Unwined, Corevino, DC Wines, and Gentle Giants. Joloko food will also be available all day long to keep your stomachs lined and DJ’s on hand to keep the energy going.
Get your tickets and more information here.
7. SUPPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AT ‘KIDS MARKET: BY KIDS, FOR KIDS’ AT PUCKS COFFEE
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When: 7 to 8 December 2024 | 2pm to 8pm
Where: Pucks Coffee
Price: Free entry
Pucks Coffee and Three Mamas have joined forces to host the first-ever ‘Kids Market: By Kids, For Kids’, featuring none other than the young ones as sellers for the weekend. The lineup puts 40 young entrepreneurs in the spotlight, who will be selling their old toys, puzzles, and more. Some will also be selling their own homemade baked goods and handmade art pieces. Aim to get there early because the first 60 children to arrive each day will receive their very own mini Oatside pack as a treat! For food, Mushroom Club will be in the kitchen whipping up some bites for the weekend.
Find out more here.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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