7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 4 & 5 May 2024
The weekend has arrived

May is here and it’s looking busy! But fret not, the BURO Weekend Guide is here to take you through all the best and most exciting events that you should add to your planners. This weekend, we’re seeing tons of flea markets blossoming around the area as well as exclusive afternoon teas and foodie takeovers. With that being said, keep reading for all the plans to keep up with for 4 and 5 May 2024.
1. FEAST YOUR EYES ON INCREDIBLE ART AT THE KL ILLUSTRATION FAIR
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When: 3 to 5 May 2024
Where: GMBB, Bukit Bintang
Price: From RM15
Illustrators from all around Asia are gathering under one roof this weekend for the highly-anticipated KL Illustration Fair. A place to showcase creativity, meet illustrators and art nerds, and get your fill of stationery, the event will be home to more than 140 creators over its three days. Its lineup includes seasoned artists as well as up-and-coming talent that are ready to inspire you and feed your imagination. On its programme, you’ll find talks, conferences, gallery exhibitions, and more for you to immerse yourself in.
For updates and the full lineup, follow KL Illustration Fair on Instagram and get your tickets here.
2. Indulge in an exquisite French-inspired afternoon tea at St. Regis KL
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When: Until 21 June 2024
Where: The Drawing Room, St. Regis KL
Price: RM178 nett per adult | RM108 nett per child (aged six to 12 years old)
Pastel-coloured cakes, teddy-bear chocolates and swan-shaped pastries—this is just the tip of the three-tiered stand at St. Regis KL’s Atelier Choux Afternoon Tea! Featuring savoury canapés and sweet delights that are almost too pretty to eat, the luxury hotel has collaborated with HappiKiddo, Malaysia’s largest baby product marketplace, to curate an enchanting high tea spread. So bring your little ones along as they will get an equally adorable mini set of their own! As the exclusive distributor of Atelier Choux Paris, patrons can also peruse a selection of the French Maison’s high-quality baby essentials to take home.
For reservations and enquiries, contact +603 2727 6696 or email [email protected].
3. GET IN SOME RETAIL THERAPY AT THE MESSY CLUB’S RE-LOVE MARKET
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When: 4 to 5 May 2024 | 11am to 8pm
Where: Awe Gallery, Taman Paramount
Price: Free entry
For all things hand-crafted and whimsical, head to The Messy Club’s Re-Love Market this weekend! Put on your cutest outfit, bring your own bags, and get your credits cards ready because we guarantee you’ll be walking out the door with new trinkets or garments in your hands. Vendors include That Messy Gal, The Cat’s Fang, Gadis Vintage, and more! Note: the market is entirely cashless.
Find out more on The Messy Club’s Instagram.
4. BROWSE AND BUY AT CURATORS MARKET IN SEMUA HOUSE
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When: 3 to 5 & 10 to 12 May 2024 | 10am to 10pm
Where: Semua House KL
Price: Free entry
Make your way to KL’s latest creative lifestyle hub for yet another bazaar that promises to scratch your shopping itch. Its vendors include pre-loved garment curators, press-on nail specialists, and even tattoo artists, so you and your friends are bound to find something to bring (or wear) home! While shopping, you’ll also get to enjoy live music playing throughout the weekends, courtesy of a lineup of local artists.
Visit Curators Lab’s Instagram for the full lineup.
5. PAINT YOUR PASTRIES AT A CROISSANT WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
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When: 5 May 2024 | 2pm to 6pm
Where: Stickerrific, Jaya One
Price: RM220 (workshop only) | RM260 (Brush + Paint package)
Combine your love for pastries and paintings at Stickerrific x Drawplet’s croissant watercolour workshop this Sunday! You’ll learn how to achieve the ultimate flaky texture with just your brush and paints as well as other techniques and theories that will bring your skills to the next level. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out with this art medium, as the class is open to all skill levels. Alpha watercolour paints and Artpac brushes will be provided, but you can bring your own if you have a preferred set. Furthermore, the ‘Brush + Paint’ package will allow you to take home your brushes and watercolours, so you can continue to work on your skills after the class!
Get your tickets here and find more Stickerrific workshops for the month here.
6. SIP, SAVOUR, AND SHOP AT ALEPTRA WAVES X PUCK’S COFFEE
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When: 5 May 2024
Where: Puck’s Coffee
Price: RM15 per ticket
Good food, music, drinks, and deals are all coming together at Puck’s Coffee this Sunday for an electrifying day with Aleptra Waves. From noon onwards, you’ll get to peruse through thrift finds, while enjoying bites from Maekerouni alongside coffee by Puck’s and mocktails by The Blvck Coffee. As for music, there will be live performances by Que, AFK, Metaletc, and Karpet Terbang keeping the energy up all day long.
Follow Aleptra Waves on Instagram for updates and more information.
7. TAKE IN SOME TUNES AND TIPPLES AT ‘DISCO DE MAYO’
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When: 5 May 2024 | 3pm onwards
Where: Louie’s Bar
Get your fill of Mexican and other Latin American-inspired dishes this Sunday at Louie’s Bar to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! The menu will cover staples of the cuisine (think tacos!) as well as cocktails by the bar, so you’ll be well-fed throughout the day. DJs Roshan Menon AKA @thebeardedcameragod and Danial Lissborg will be on the decks to keep the disco tunes flowing.
For updates, follow Louie’s Bar on Instagram.
Get more BURO Weekend Guides here.
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