Web Editor’s Note: The power list of things to do, see, watch and buy is back tailored for the people in the world of contemporary arts from exhibitions to festivals of an assortment kinds. This month, BAZAAR’s weekly clicks is steering much to the direction of art and crafts with a very special and exclusive addition The Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair in the heritage destination of Penang’s Suffolk Building. This coveted annual event made of a community of appreciators of the arts and antique will be held alongside at a later date in Kuala Lumpur. Moreover, our favourite girls from the Cat City, the effervescent duo Sereni & Shentel are back with another series of their colourfully inventive workshops in collaboration with Snackfood!
29th April – 1st May
10.30am to 8.30pm
Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2016
The official opening of the Malaysia International Shoe Festival (MISF) 2016 will gather thousands of highly anticipative audience as it kicks off its 7th edition at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
3 May
9:30am – 4:30pm
Pop Up Boutique!
Hosted in Johor on Tuesday, 3 May, a series of pop up stores will be boasting of throve of unique gifting items from Black &White Trading bikes, scooters and costume antique jewellery. Hidden gems are waiting to discovered! Location: Bedwyn House located behind Marlborough College, Jalan Marlborough, Iskandar Puteri, Nusajaya.
7-8 May
Fashion & Retail Weekend
An all-day selection of Instagrammable breakfast bites. An Urban Decay Cosmetics Beauty Bar feauturing their new Summer Collection, styling classes by Bad Lab and your OOTD illustrated by professional artist Loookis – “the icing on the cake.”
7-8 May
10am – 5pm
The Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair, Suffolk House Penang
Held at the grandiose Suffolk House in Penang, The Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair is an event not to be missed for an outstation getaway amidst cultured connoisseurs from all parts of the world.
7-8 May
10.00am-5.00pm
She’s the BOSS – A Women & Moms In Business Bazaar
14 May
10.30am-6.00pm
Trade, Ties and Transformations: Stories on Textile and Modernity
The historical, cultural and spiritual significance of textiles in the region and beyond. A one-day symposium discussing the transformation of present meanings, patterns of circulation and artistic forms in batik and other textile traditions of Southeast Asia from the late nineteenth century.
14-15 May
10.00am – 5:00pm
The Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair, Kuala Lumpur
Held in Penang earlier in the month The Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair will make Kuala Lumpur is coveted destination of architectural salvage, rare antiquarian books, furniture, jewellery, decorative objects and antique jewellery. Exquisite pieces from the likes of Antonia Ghazlan, as below await the discerning appreciator of things finely crafted.
14-15 May
Timing as per below
Headband Masterclass with Sereni & Shentel
Here’s your chance to be a head band designer! Sereni Linggi and Shentel Lee, the two wacky founders of Borneo based hair accessory brand. Sereni & Shentel, will be taking over Snack Food to teach a master class on making your own handmade headbands. The 2 hour session will include making a Sereni & Shentel custom Blair headband and then creating your own design. Wacky fun, giggles and a goody bag guaranteed.
Timing: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm or 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: RM200
19 May – 22 May
If Music Be The Food Of Love: Jazz On
A surprise treat following the success of their sold out Waiting For The Day concert last year – the WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble’s presents Shakespeare with a modern twist. An event showcasing original compositions, improvisations and rearrangements.
21 May
4.00pm
My Colour Fest 2016 | Malaysia’s 1st Urban Colour Festival
Unity through music, dance and colour – inspired by the Hindu Spring Festival. A day event dedicated to celebrating diversity in colour without prejudice, topped off with pop up stores and an international Food Bazaar.
25 May-5 June
Gardens Theatre Music Festival 2016
The Gardens Theatre’s inaugural music festival with support from Roland Asia Pacific and Catwoman Production. A diversity in genres of music: Jazz, Broadway Cabaret, Pop and Power Ballads and a “touch of Shanghai nostalgia”.
28-29 May
10.00am-6.00pm
Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur 3
Where local and international creative talents can come together – an event celebrating the diversity behind the art of illustration, comic-making and related fields. Hosted by Sequential Arts Youth Society, a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation.
29 May
7.30am
KL’s first, register here.