7 Things to do in KL & PJ this weekend: 17 & 18 August 2024
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Hello, once again! We see you’ve returned for more exciting plans to add to your agenda for the weekend. Well, you’re in luck, because we’ve got yet another seven events (plus an eighth one we couldn’t resist) for you to browse through. In this BURO Weekend Guide, we tell you all about Susenjiland at APW Bangsar, The Messy Club’s Tentang Bunga market, and more. Without further ado, here’s everything you can get up to from 17 to 18 August 2024!
1. CHEERS TO THE OLD MAN’S TAKEOVER AT W KUALA LUMPUR
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When: 16 to 18 August 2024
Where: Living Room, W Kuala Lumpur
If you’re looking to add another bar to your Asia’s 50 Best Bars bucket list, head to W Kuala Lumpur this weekend to indulge in The Old Man, Hong Kong’s tipples! Ranked No. 71 on the famed ranking’s 51-100 list this year, the bar operates as an homage to the famed novelist Ernest Hemingway. This weekend, you can catch Nikita Matveev of The Old Man behind the bar, slinging drinks for his guest shift, a cocktail social, and an invite-only pairing dinner.
WhatsApp +6012 651 0788 or email [email protected] for more information and bookings.
2. FEEL THE FLOWER POWER AT THE MESSY CLUB’S ‘TENTANG BUNGA’ MARKET
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When: 16 to 18 August 2024 | 10am to 10pm
Where: Central Market
Price: Free entry
The feel-good collective, The Messy Club, is back with yet another playful market, this time called Tentang Bunga. Judging by its name, you can expect nothing but flowers and blooms all weekend long. On the retail side of things, you’ll find vendors across a range of genres, including accessories, beauty products, and children’s clothes. Some you might recognise include Rockiss, Dari Mari Vintage, and Sixteen Beads. There will also be food and beverage providers on-site to keep you hydrated and well-fed throughout your time there!
Keep updated at The Messy Club’s Instagram.
3. SCORE EXCLUSIVE DEALS WITH THE EXCHANGE TRX’S BEAUTY UNBOUND CAMPAIGN
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When: From now until 1 September 2024
Where: The Exchange TRX
Need an excuse to update your vanity table? The Exchange TRX has you covered with its latest Beauty Unbound campaign. Created to allow you to redefine beauty on your own terms, The Exchange TRX’s Beauty Unbound campaign is where Beauty Comes to Life through exciting events, luxurious treatments, and exclusive deals! Explore the full scope of the mall’s beauty offerings, including the Beauty Galleria—the newest self-care enclave—as well as the many beauty boutiques open only at The Exchange TRX.
The campaign is ongoing until the 1st of September, so make sure to stop by to score exclusive deals with The Exchange TRX’s comprehensive beauty offerings. And, to fully enjoy the Beauty Unbound experience, download The Exchange TRX app.
Find out more about Beauty Unbound here.
4. SUPPORT HOMEGROWN BRANDS AT SUSENJILAND IN APW BANGSAR
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When: 18 August 2024 | 10am to 10pm
Where: APW Bangsar
Price: Free entry, pre-registration required
Have a slew of local brands and businesses at your fingertips this Sunday at Susenjiland! Featuring local wellness, lifestyle, food, and fashion brands, Susenjiland is a celebration of 3Q International’s eighth anniversary. You’ll spot the likes of Gung Jewellery, Kittie Yiyi Beauty, and Creeight Studio amongst its vendors. As for food and drink, keep yourself fed with Noods’s cold capellini, Hijau’s plant-based plates, Dough by Meg’s sweet treats, and more!
Find the full vendor lineup here and pre-register your spot here to enjoy some perks!
5. DRINK AND DINE AT DC SELECTIONS X TERRA DINING’S ENVINATE PAIRING DINNER
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When: 17 August 2024 | 6pm onwards
Where: Terra Dining, TTDI
Price: RM600 per person
Bring your appetites for wine and modern Malaysian fare to Terra Dining this Saturday for an exclusive one-night-only pairing dinner. Hosts DC Selections have put together an exquisite lineup of Envinate volcanic wines that go hand-in-hand with Chef YC’s plates. On the food menu, you’ll find dishes such as a tomato bisque arancini with slipper lobster tartare and a lamb saddle served alongside zhuhou sauce. As for wines, you’ll get to savour five different pours, including a refreshing champagne to kick off your meal.
DM DC Selections or Terra Dining on Instagram to reserve your seats.
6. INDULGE YOUR INNER GOURMAND WITH THE ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR’S GUEST STAR CHEF SERIES
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When: 17-18 August and 20-21 September 2024
Where: The Brasserie, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM688 nett per person | RM808 nett per person with wine pairing
Mark your culinary calendars because The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s acclaimed Guest Star Chef Series is back! For this chapter, chefs Shunsuke Shimomura from the one Michelin-starred Resonance, Bangkok and Nic Vanderbeekan of Apéritif Restaurant, Bali are ready to grace the kitchens at The Brasserie. Shimomura’s stint this weekend will kick off the series with his technically sound modern Japanese-influenced plates. On the other hand, Vanderbeeken will bring his European cuisine expertise to KL later in September.
Find out more at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s website or The Brasserie’s website. To make your reservations, call +603 2727 6696 or email [email protected].
7. LAUGH YOUR HEART OUT TO JOANNE KAM’S STAND-UP SET AT BAR TERUMI
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When: 17 August 2024 | 8:30pm
Where: Bar Terumi, Taman Paramount
Price: RM135, includes one cocktail
Prepare for a night of laughter at the hands of Malaysia’s Queen of Comedy, Joanne Kam. This one-night-only event is perfect for anyone who’s looking to giggle away their stress. Kam is known for her wit and flawless delivery, so anyone with a ticket is in for a treat! And of course, since you’re at one of the most celebrated bars in the area, you won’t be without a cocktail to enjoy the show with!
WhatsApp +6011 5915 0308 to secure your tickets.
BONUS: END YOUR WEEK WITH COMFORT FOOD AND COCKTAILS AT REKA:BAR X OKAJU
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When: From 15 to 17 August 2024 | 7pm to 11pm
Where: Reka:Bar
There’s nothing like some nigiri and cocktails to end your week and who better than Reka:Bar and Chef Eddie Ng of Okaju to rely on for just that? Sushi expert Ng is bringing his Edomae sushi know-how to Asia’s No. 41 Bar of 2024 for three nights only! You’ll get to savour some nigiri, hand rolls, and grilled bites that have been expertly paired with some of Reka:Bar’s finest tipples. Not only that, Ng has also prepared some boozy izakaya fare for your nightcaps.
WhatsApp +6010 287 8908 or click here to book your seats.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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