7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 13 & 14 April 2024
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Welcome to the first weekend of the Raya season! First off, Selamat Hari Raya to all our readers who celebrate. While we’re sure you’re up to your necks with feasting and visiting relatives during your celebrations, the city is still abuzz with tons to do! If you’re not getting in on the festive spirit or are looking for some plans in between open houses, here is the latest BURO Weekend Guide for 13 and 14 April!
1. GET IN ON THE BURGER MADNESS AT SHAKE SHACK
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Where: Shake Shack, Level 3, The Exchange TRX
Haven’t you heard? Shake Shack has finally opened its doors! The globally-acclaimed burger restaurant chain’s first-ever outpost in the country is located TRX City Park, right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. On its menu, you’ll find classic Shake Shack staples—including the ShackBurger and Shack Stack—alongside its world-famous shakes. As per Shake Shack tradition, we’ve also got our very own set of Malaysia-exclusive items: the Bunga Raya Shake, TRXopical Park, Hey Macadamia!, and Shack Attack.
For more information, visit Shake Shack Malaysia’s official Instagram.
2. BRING OUT YOUR CAMERAS FOR LOCUS X ANNICE LYN’S ‘SNAP, SNACK, AND LEARN’ WORKSHOP
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When: 14 April 2024 | 4pm to 6pm
Where: Locus, Damansara Jaya
Price: RM128 nett (snacks included)
Itching to pick up a new hobby or polish up on your photography skills? Grab a seat at the table with Annice Lyn this Sunday for her workshop on the art of storytelling through the lens of a camera. The celebrated photojournalist—and BURO’s Voice of the Year 2023—is the co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia. She’s had her work published in distinguished publications globally, including Time and National Geographic. You might also know her from her coverage of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Get your gear ready and prepare for an eye-opening session (with snacks too!) that will up your shooting game.
DM Locus on Instagram or WhatsApp +6016 747 7950 to reserve your spot.
3. PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR ‘JALAN DISCO’ AT LAGULA
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When: 13 April 2024 | 8pm to 1am
Where: LaGula, Chinatown
Price: RM50 (General admission) | RM40 (Presale)
Chinatown is transforming into a discotheque wonderland this Saturday with ‘Jalan Disco’, a new collaborative effort to celebrate the sounds of soul, funk, and—of course—disco. Supported by Ash Asia and PaperKite Beer—Malaysia’s very own award-winning craft beer—the event will feature Jambu Jambu Asia, Irama, Jonnyvicious, Lionel Rizki, and Roshan.
Click here to secure your tickets.
4. SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH AT CHEF ARIEL X AKÂR DESSERT TASTING
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When: 11 to 13 April 2024 | 6pm and 8pm seatings
Where: Ed.ju Omakase and Lounge, DC Mall
Price: RM350++
As part of its month-long residency at Ed.ju Omakase and Lounge, Akâr is putting together a string of special dining events for you to indulge in every week. This weekend, you can catch dessert expert Chef Ariel Mill and Akâr’s very own chef Nicole Siew combining their talents for a special three-nights-only experimental tasting menu. While there will be savoury bites to kick off your meals and line your stomachs, the spotlight will be on your dessert courses—some of which might not even be sweet!
Make your reservations here.
5. JOIN THE FERMENTATION MOVEMENT WITH KUNO’S WORKSHOP
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When: Every Saturday and Sunday in April
Where: BM 10, PJ Industrial Park
Price: From RM100
The fermentation experts at Kuno are spreading the knowledge of their craft with a variety of weekly workshops this month. Its schedule includes the following classes: fruit wine, vinegar, and kombucha; lacto-fermented vegetables, infused yoghurt, and tempe; rice wines: sake, tuak, and huangjiu; koji and its applications: garum, miso, and amazake. Not only will you learn about the steps in each fermentation, but you will also get insight into the sciences behind the processes.
Find out more on Kuno’s Instagram.
6. STAY COOL WITH HUMMINGBIRD AND MALLOWS GELATO’S POP-UP
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When: 13 and 14 April 2024
Where: Juno, Bangsar
Price: Free entry
Take your dessert plans to Juno this weekend for Hummingbird and Mallows Gelato’s final physical pop-up event. The gelato specialist is also teaming up with Donut Plan to bring you a dessert experience like no other at Bangsar’s newest wine bar. Its menu will include seared glazed doughnuts with gelato, gelato doughnut sandwiches, and vino pairings for gelato—you’re guaranteed to find something that will fit your fancy! While walk-ins are welcome, it’s best to secure your gelato sets early so you don’t miss out.
Send a DM to Hummingbird and Mallows Gelato on Instagram to reserve your spot.
7. EXERCISE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR AT ‘JUST JOKES: AGAINST HUMANITY’
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When: 12 and 13 April 2024 | 8.30pm
Where: Alleywood @ The Gasket Alley
Price: RM45
If you’re a fan of Cards Against Humanity and could use a belly laugh or two this weekend, then ‘Just Jokes: Against Humanity’ is the perfect weekend plan for you. This unique show combines improv with stand-up comedy, as the comedians are tasked with bringing you the best jokes based on prompts from the game. Not to mention, the audience is at the helm here as you’ll be in charge of choosing the cards. The lineup includes: Kavin Jay, Papi Zak, Marissa Wong, Mikhail Svrcula, Firas, Mahyar, and Nat Kang.
Buy your tickets here.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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