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Volvo Padel Open Date: June 21–July 27 Time: Depends on activity/match Venue: Joy Division Padel, Padelground, Volvo Car Malaysia is bringing back the Volvo Padel Open, featuring new match formats, more categories, and a focus on new and upcoming players to champion a growing local padel community. With activities scheduled every weekend from June 21 to the grand finals on July 27, the Volvo Padel Open is the largest padel tournament in Malaysia and aims to attract up to 320 players from beginners who have just picked up the sport to advanced enthusiasts who have recently competed in regional tournaments. This year’s participants can also look forward to complimentary coaching clinics before the tournament, a stylish Volvo sports kit, court-side access to the grand finals and exclusive Volvo hospitality. PadelKu Megah Tickets: RM160

World Pickleball Championship Date: July 16–20 Time: Depending on match Venue: The Pickle Grounds, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya Tickets: RM248 The world’s largest and most prestigious pickleball tournament series, the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series, is set to make its historic debut in Malaysia. Established in 2019, the WPC Series has grown into a global sporting phenomenon. With more than 80 events hosted across over 15 countries spanning four continents, the WPC has attracted upwards of 60,000 registered players to date. Its upcoming edition in Malaysia – the WPC Asia Grand Slam: Malaysia 2025 – has already garnered over 1,000 player participations from over 17 nations, all competing for a total prize pool of up to RM120,000.

Perfecten: A Solo Exhibition by Brian Tai Date: Until June 19 Time: 11am–8pm Venue: Awegallery, Taman Paramount, AweGallery presents Perfecten, a solo exhibition by Malaysian artist Brian Tai, celebrating his 10-year journey of artistic exploration. The exhibition features 31 evocative watercolour paintings that Petaling Jaya Tickets: Free

capture the essence of urban landscapes across Malaysia, Singapore and Nepal. Curated by Rei Yap, the exhibition highlights Tai’s artistic evolution, reflecting his distinctive approach to watercolour painting. His works breathe life into everyday scenes, transforming bustling marketplaces, nostalgic streets and vibrant communities into visual narratives that resonate with themes of heritage, memory and cultural appreciation.

Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let’s Play! Date: Aug 29–Sept 1 Time: To be confirmed Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting Tickets: To be confirmed This immersive concert experience will bring beloved Disney Jr characters to the stage in an interactive musical adventure perfect for young fans and their families. For the first time, Ginny and Bitsy from SuperKitties and Team Spidey from Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends will visit

Southeast Asia to join other fan-favourite Disney Jr characters, from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to Ariel the Little Mermaid and the Puppy Dog Pals, to delight audiences in this fully immersive live show featuring singing, dancing, dazzling 3D visuals and exciting acrobatics. In Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let’s Play!, Mickey Mouse is planning the ultimate playdate for his friends at the Clubhouse. But when mysterious green weather threatens to ruin the fun, Team Spidey swings in to save the day – and the playdate!

Jit Murad’s Visits at PJPac Date: June 20–29 Time: 3pm (matinee), 8.30pm (evening) Ida Nerina’s bolder new take gives fresh psychological depth to one of Jit Murad’s most complex and darkly witty plays. The stage is set in a high-end mental wellness facility. Visits brings together three women: the recovering Woman (Nabila Huda), her relentless Sister-in-Law (Nadia Aqilah) and an enigmatic Nurse (Sofia Jane). These three performers promise a performance that is emotionally arresting and mordantly funny. Their interactions unfold into a tightly wound power play, exploring themes of mental health, class, motherhood, and maintaining the balance between care and control. Venue: PJPac, 1 Utama E Tickets: RM108–RM240

Pixorama 2025 Date: June 28–29 Time: 11am–7pm Venue: PJPac, 1 Utama E Tickets: RM99–RM210, RM900 (group pass, 5 pax) Pixorama returns for its second edition, continuing its mission to honour the gods of pixels and celebrate the technicolour world of screen-based design and motion graphics. Organised by digital art and new media collective Filamen, Pixorama 2025 is not only a conference, but a convergence of vibrant ideas, talent and innovation across Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving digital design ecosystem. This year, Pixorama expands its scope beyond motion graphics to the broader universe of screen-based creation, from immersive animation to interactive visual storytelling. Attendees can look forward to hearing from 12 international and local speakers.