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Events listing

Saturday Night – Celebrating Bee Gees Date: July 31–Aug 1 Time: 8.30pm Venue: ZEPP Kuala Lumpur Tickets: RM198–RM638, RM4,800 (6 pax, platinum box) Talented UK group Saturday Night Bee Gees is set to bring the iconic band’s sound to life in a two-night celebration of the five-time Grammy Award-winning legends. Over the years, this six-piece powerhouse earned rave reviews for performances that capture the energy and essence of the original Gibb brothers with precision. You can look forward to unforgettable renditions of hits such as How Deep is Your Love , You Win Again , Stayin’ Alive and more. CarlsCrib Spectacle Date: May 24–25 Time: 4pm Venue: Jam PJ, Lot 15, Petaling Jaya Tickets: RSVP online An all-in-one immersive celebration for the best of football, music, food, entertainment and beer under one roof. The event will also have grand prize giveaways with two lucky winners and one of their mates each scoring a trip to watch Premier League Champions, Liverpool FC take on AC Milan live in Hong Kong. Jumptopia: Space Warriors Date: June 1–July 6 Time: 10am–10pm Venue: Paradigm Mall Convention Centre (PMCC), Johor Bahru Tickets: Single two-hour pass RM40, Single unlimited pass RM60, free for children under three years old with a ticketed adult An out-of-this-world, blockbuster inflatable play adventure, Kiztopia will transform over 16,000sq ft of pace at PMCC into an inflatable playground for the school holidays with seven gigantic inflatables, thrilling space-themed zones, astronomical obstacle courses and hands-on activities. Vivacious Violin with the MPYO Date: May 27 Time: 8pm Venue: Petronas Philharmonic Hall Tickets: RM25–RM100 Witness the talent of young musicians led by Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra resident conductor Gerard Salonga. The ensemble will play classical masterpieces consisting of Glinka’s overture to Ruslan and Ludmila (containing an intoxication of strings whirling in virtuosic clouds of notes), Faure’s delicate and poignant Pelleas et Melisande suite and Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 in C minor , the world’s most popular symphony, as well as Vivaldi’s Concerto for Three Violins .

The Story Book Academy theatre showcase Date: June 15 Time: 11am–4.30pm Venue: PJ Performing Arts Centre Tickets: RM35–RM38 The Story Book Academy is staging four productions based on storybooks: Pinocchio , Snow White , Peter Pan and Maleficent –

presented entirely by children from the ages of four to 15. Bringing together local and international students of diverse cultural backgrounds, the showcase highlights the academy’s unique role in fostering inclusivity, creativity and confidence through the performing arts.

Borneo Native Festival 2025 Date: May 23–25 Venue: Central Market Kuala Lumpur An annual event that shines a spotlight on the rich culture and traditions of Borneo’s indigenous communities. As Hari Gawai and Pesta Kaamatan approach, the festival will have a concert, dance competition, pageant and culinary delights authentic to Borneo. Conceived by director Lai Wen Xin, a millennial born and bred in the multigenerational Seri Kembangan “Chinese” New Village, TaTaTa perceives socially disconnected elderly from the lens of the youth. The script is co-written with filmmaker Tan Seng Kiat, and performed by Anne James and dancer Audrey Chua. This work attempts to foster empathy between youth and the elderly, encouraging us to confront our ageing bodies and ponders on “what does it mean for us to age?” TaTaTa dance theatre Date: June 13–15 Time: 8.30pm Venue: Dewan Serbaguna Seri Kembangan Tickets: RM68–RM320

Simfoni Budaya II Date: July 5 Time: 8pm Venue: Petronas Philharmonic Hall Tickets: RM179–RM449 Helmed by conductor Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, the Simfoni Budaya II concert is a harmonious blend of tradition and music in an extraordinary celebration of culture. Enjoy the beauty of joget , asli and zapin genres with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra symphonic interpretations through evergreen songs such as Dikirim Jangan Dipesan Jangan , Mas Merah , Fatwa Pujangga , Nirmala , Tudung Periuk , Simfoni Bunga Tanjung , Joget Burung Merpati and Makan Sireh .