7 Things to do in KL & PJ this weekend: 2 & 3 November 2024
Packed days ahead
November is here and it looks like we’re welcoming it with open planners. For regular readers, welcome back to another edition of the BURO Weekend Guide. To our newcomers, this is the BURO Weekend Guide, where we point you in the direction of the seven most exciting events around KL & PJ on the Saturday and Sunday of each week. In this read, we tell you all you need to know about Peculiar Mess with Phil’s Pizza, Reka Design Week, Friends of Unwined, and more events on 2 and 3 November 2024!
1. MOVE TO THE BEAT WITH THE ‘SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS’ DEEPAVALI FESTIVITIES
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When: From now until 3 November 2024
Where: Urban Node, The Exchange TRX
The Exchange TRX has pulled out all the stops for their Deepavali celebrations and this weekend will be your last chance to catch the festivities. While you make the most out of the final days of shopping deals and more, be sure to catch a dance performance or two in between your retail therapy. On the schedule this week are Bhangra showcases that promise to bring some energy to your day.
Find out more about ‘Symphony of Lights’ here.
2. IGNITE YOUR CRAFTY CURIOSITY AT PECULIAR MESS
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When: 2 to 3 November 2024 | 11am to 9pm
Where: The Gasket Alley
Price: Free entry (General entry) | RM138 per person (Cake workshop)
Peculiar Mess isn’t your typical weekend market. Combining pizza slices, ceramic art, cake making, and curated finds, Peculiar Mess is set to be a showcase of creativity all around. With The Messy Club behind the creative market, you’re guaranteed to go home with purchases to fawn over, whereas Phil’s Pizza will ensure you don’t leave with an empty stomach. Meanwhile, Uncanny Valley Studios will also be displaying over 60 pieces in its ‘Very Peculiar’ showcase for you to marvel at. Finally, those looking to get crafty can join in on the studio’s very own peculiar flower clay art session or Llebeurre’s flower pot cake making workshop.
For the full vendor lineup and updates, check out The Messy Club’s, Phil’s Pizza’s, or Uncanny Valley Studios’ Instagram pages.
3. SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY AT REKA DESIGN WEEK
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When: From now until 3 November 2024
Where: Various locations
The annual Reka Design Week has arrived, giving local creatives across industries a chance to shine. Involving brands and locations all over the Klang Valley, this week-long celebration of design features workshops, special installations, product showcases, and more. On 1 November, you can catch the MIID REKA Conference 2024 as part of the larger REKA Interiors Exhibition at the KL Convention Centre. The roster of speakers features acclaimed interior designers such as Ambrish Arora of Studio Lotus and Jamy Yang of Yang Design.
Follow Reka Design Week on Instagram for updates or visit its official website.
4. WINE DOWN WITH THE ‘FRIENDS OF UNWINED’ SERIES
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When: From 2 November to 7 December 2024
Where: Unwined, Unwined Plus, and Unwined Cabana
Price: Varies by event
Prepare for some good wine, good eats, and good people as the ‘Friends of Unwined’ series kicks off this weekend! This month-long programme will see winemakers and experts from all over the world making appearances at all three Unwined outlets to spread the vino love. This weekend, wine mogul Andrea Occhipinti will be in town for an aperitivo tasting and a ‘wine and dine’ session with some natural pours at Bangsar’s Unwined Plus.
For more information on this weekend’s Andrea Occhipinti event, click here. Visit Unwined Plus’ Instagram profile for the full ‘Friends of Unwined’ agenda.
5. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN “A SMALL LITTLE PLACE CALLED HONG KONG”
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When: From now until 24 November 2024
Where: The Back Room
Price: No appointment needed, free entry
The Back Room has welcomed the prints and paintings of Hong Kong artist Co Wing Ki for her “A Small Little Place Called Hong Kong”. Put together by Malaysian-Hong Kong curator Krystie Ng, the exhibition will offer a glimpse into the bustling cityscape. There will be eight prints and six paintings on display, each portraying different corners of life in Hong Kong. “This exhibition is dedicated to the tiny people and the overlooked elements that form and sustain the fabric of the city,” says the curatorial statement.
For more information, visit The Back Room’s website or check out its Instagram.
6. KICK IT WITH FELLOW SNEAKERHEADS AT SNEAKERLAH 2024
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When: 2 to 3 November 2024 | 10am to 10pm
Where: MITEC
Price: Free entry
Malaysia’s biggest sneaker convention has returned! Sneakerlah is happening this weekend at MITEC, bringing together beloved brands, trusted vendors, and—of course—the country’s most serious sneakerheads. Not only will you get to marvel over an incredible array of kicks, but you’ll also get access to the Closet Tour exhibition, where collectors will be putting their rarest and most coveted pieces on display. Also on the agenda are an influencer pre-loved market, live performances, E-SportsLAH, and so much more.
Get updates here.
7. FUEL YOUR FOOTBALL FEVER WITH ELEMENTARY’S LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE SCREENINGS
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When: Premier League game times
Where: Elementary, The Exchange TRX
Calling all Premier League fans! Elementary is hosting watch parties for each and every game night—including this weekend’s—complete with food and drinks. Crack a cold one open or dig into classic bar snacks, the choice is yours. Plus, what’s not to love about catching a live game with fellow football fans cheering their teams on next to you?
Make your reservations here.
For more BURO Weekend Guides, click here.
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