Upcoming Events & The Arts till 31st March

Click here for February's List of Events Ghetto Heaven pres. DJ Fluke and Simon Sez @ Zouk Thu 03 Mar . 10pm Playing at almost every nightclub across Australia, DJ Fluke has also pumped it up for Ja Rule, Naughty By Nature and The Black Eyed Peas. The maestro's indistinguishable sound, scratching style and remixes has got him hot on every club's DJ calendar. Pairing up with Simon Sez, a weekly resident at Melbourne's highest profile hip hop and r 'n' b joint, witness the duo on their return trip to Zouk. RM30 inc. 1 drink. Ladies free bef. 12mn Gilles Peterson @ Velvet Underground Fri 04 Mar . 10pm From his early days as a club and pirate radio DJ to his more recent incarnations as label boss and BBC radio host, Gilles Peterson has shaped tastes through his untiring crusade to spread the side of the dance music spectrum occupied by jazz, funk, soul, hip hop, Latin and house music. He has launched two immensely influential labels, Acid Jazz, which became the term for a new musical movement and was the platform for bands like Incognito, and Talkin' Loud, onetime home to the Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai and Roni Size that has spawned five Mercury Music Award nominations. If you missed this acid jazz pioneer the last time, you'd be mad to miss him again. RM35 bef. 11pm, ladies RM40, men RM45 aft., inc. 1 drink. Ministry of Hip Hop pres. U Got Served @ Shadows Fri 04 Mar . 8pm Who says we don't dig it here? Shadows keeps it real with a breakdance competition for the b-boys and fly girls, and lets the turntables soundtrack the freestyle rap battle. If you wanna live the 8 Mile and move to The Wade Robson Show, get all twisted up in the game. No cover. G.14 Promenade, Jln. Hang Kasturi, Central Market, KL. T: 2274 2022 Passion pres. Ibiza Tour feat. Alchemic Storm @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI Fri 04 Mar . 10pm Alchemic Storm is a nomad and the icon DJ of Paradise parties across the world. A former 5-year ressie of Locomotive in Paris, he has struck his tribal, tech house and sometimes trance works upon Tokyo, Vienna, New York and Russian dancefloors, and has since produced a total of 15 remixes and compilations. The Founder of Paradise Records, he brings his tumultuous noise to KL and cooks up a storm. Let no one steal his thunder. RM40 inc. 1 drink. Shagadelic Party @ Nouvo *Smoove's Surprising Find* Fri 04 Mar . 10pm Ressies, Augi and Biggie aka Dinesh (winner of JUICE DJ Quest 2004), spin old and nu school hip hop and r 'n' b, manifesting a bit of Brooklyn and London in the atmosphere to encourage a hint of attitude and a lot of wickedness out of The Living Room's partakers. RM20 inc. 1 drink. Zoukfest @ Genting Highlands 5 March . Saturday . 6pm till late. The dance pilgrimage to ZoukOut Singapore docks here, releasing a barrage of turntable masters. The line-up will have you tugging at your hair. Sharing the Zouk Arena with Fono and Ray Soo are Mr. C, Futureshock, Filterheadz and remix wizards, Way Out West. At the Velvet Underground Arena, Shazz and Leonard T preside with Jon Cutler, Hardsoul, ATFC and Gabriel working the decks in a return alliance with acclaimed Producer, Haze. The Ghetto Heaven Arena doles out the phat beats with preliminary tunes from Fluke & Simon Sez, while Too Phat's Joe Flizzow and Phlowtron's Crazy Carleed work their lyrical rhymes into Goldfish and T-bone's block party. Channelling through multiple video screens, behold the stimulating imagery of Japanese VJ, Shinji Murakoshi. 7pm. RM45 (inc. 1 drink ) are still available at the venue on Saturday or at Zouk KL from 9pm onwards on Friday 4th March. (RM35 Pre Sale Tickets are Sold Out) To view more on this event, click here Godskitchen pres. Solar Stone @ The Backroom (Former Federal Cinema) Lengkok Raja Chulan, Off Jln. Ipoh, Chow Kit, KL. Sat 05 March . 8pm. 8-10pm by invite only The favourite back room and after partaay turf has not disappeared from the face of the dance scene. The official launch happens tonight and hovering behind the decks making some magic is international duo Solar Stone, trance masters of 8 years with famous releases 'The Calling', 'Seven Cities' and 'Solarcoaster' including chart-topping remixes 'Liquid State' and 'Young Parisian'. Joining them are ressies Mr Q and Gilbert with Eric E on the harmonica. For the old-timers, you know what to do. RM60 after 11pm, free flow all night. Funk Is Free ft. MC Flexidite @ Teasers Sat 05 Mar . 10pm. Play that funky music. Following their first get-together at Bar Madrid in Bangsar, Funk Is Free! moves to Teasers with a chock full of funk topped with a coating of old skool breakbeats and drum and bass. Tonight features Johan and Six with MC Flexidite hosting the party. It's all about the drums, they say! No cover. For info log onto www.funk-is-free.blogspot.com Breakers, PT 4512 Jln. 23/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL. Ghetto Heaven pres. DJ Fluke and Simon Sez @ Zouk Thu 10 Mar . 10pm Playing at almost every nightclub across Australia, DJ Fluke has also pumped it up for Ja Rule, Naughty By Nature and The Black Eyed Peas. The maestro's indistinguishable sound, scratching style and remixes has got him hot on every club's DJ calendar. Pairing up with Simon Sez, a weekly resident at Melbourne's highest profile hip hop and r 'n' b joint, witness the duo on their return trip to Zouk. RM30 inc. 1 drink. Ladies free bef. 12mn. Glow - Shuffle Into The New Dance Era @ Orange Fri 11 Mar . 7pm Hardcore clubbing comes to town with massive shuffling, lighting effects, the latest glow gear and unseen footage of shuffling shows and competitions. DJs Xyle, Darryl and the Bass Agents take charge of the music while professional shufflers, Hayden from Melbourne, and other performers show us what the pioneers have got going. For those who want to learn to get the most out of rave parties, you don't want to miss this one. And it's for charity! All proceeds and donations collected at the event will be donated to the Malaysian Red Cross Society in aid of the tsunami disaster. RM30, presale RM25. For info, call Groove Syndicate at 03-6203 1644. Pete Heller @ Zouk Fri 11 Mar . 10pm Hailing from Brighton, Pete Heller began his DJ career playing hip hop, funk and rare groove. As one half of Heller & Farley, he worked as a Remixer and Producer, collaborating with artists like Kylie Minogue and achieving chart success in the UK and Europe with 90s dancefloor hits like 'Ultra Flava' and 'Big Love'. Since then, he's continued to produce more club monsters through DJ Sputnik, Cevin Fisher and Inner City, and has launched his own label, Phela Records. It's time for KL to show him some love. RM30 bef. 11pm, ladies RM35, men RM40 aft., inc. 1 drink. Delicious pres. Joey G @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI Fri 11 Mar . 10pm The cable guy takes a break from dealing with the TV screen to return to his first love-the turntables and the secluded comfort of the DJ console. It's going to be just him, his progressive house and techno, and the roaring crowd beneath his ruling. It's a reunion for the old school patrons of Atmosphere. RM40 inc. 1 drink. Body & Soap pres. Heather Wildman @ Bliss, TwelveSI Sat 12 Mar . 9pm. Heather the "Wild Child" keeps it down low, being the mysterious but recognised voice behind club parties and live rave fests around the UK such as Raindance, Universe and for The Prodigy, including her involvement with instrumentalist Kenny G. Her capability to adapt to DJ sets and uplift a crowd with her luxurious, powerful voice has been a trademark, while ressie, Jose, adds some human touch to the decks and vinyl. RM40 inc. 1 drink. Meet Takuma Sato & The Honda F1 Racing Team 16th March, 4pm Mid Valley Centre Court. Catch The Honda F1 Racing Team at Gurney Plaza, Penang, 25-27th February Mahkota Parade, Melaka, 4-6th March The Curve, Damansara Perdana, 9-13th March Mid Valley Megamall, 16-20th March You may stand a chance to win entry passes to the The Honda F1 Racing Team Party Pepsi pres. Grandmaster Flash @ Zouk Thu 17 Mar . 9pm Of Bajan decent, Joseph Saddler aka Grandmaster Flash, was born and raised in the boogie of the Bronx. It was the streets that fuelled his inspiration and after spinning at countless block parties in the 70s, he founded rap outfit, The Furious Five, which went on to become the most important and influential group in hip hop history. The Grandmaster's knack for innovation and experimentation through his pioneering quick mixing and scratching techniques has since extended to all corners of the globe into the 21st century, as he continues to educate the masses as a spokesperson for the hip hop generation. RM40 inc. 1 drink, ladies free bef. 12mn. Toshio Matsuura @ Velvet Underground Friday 18 Mar . 10pm Pioneers of the Japanese acid jazz sound, the United Future Organization has laid the foundation for artists like Jazzanova, Koop and the Cinematic Orchestra, and their jazzy beats, Latin-esque licks and stylish looks have become a template to be emulated the world over. As a member of UFO, DJ/Producer, Toshio Matsuura, has played in over 25 countries, impressing club and festival audiences with his eclecticism in hip hop, lounge and broken beat masterpieces, just to name a few. Now flying solo, he will unleash the groovy vibes that leave you breathless. RM35 bef. 11pm; ladies RM40, men RM45 aft., inc. 1 drink. Eclectic Phunk ft. DJ Hyper @ Zouk Fri 18 Mar Eclectic Phunk throws punches in the air with breaks and funk from ressie, Blink and DJ Hyper. Hyper, who is currently also on tour with The Crystal Method, has just released his double A side single 'Outsider/Shockproof', remixed tracks for Paul van Dyk, the Sugababes and Sarah McLachlan, and gains regular support from BBC Radio 1 DJs, Seb Fontaine and Fergie. His latest project is the mix album, Wired, featuring his most cutting edge set yet. RM30 bef. 11pm; ladies RM35, men RM40 aft., inc. 1 drink. Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2005 18-20 March 2005 To view more on this event, click here Regenerate Red Zone @ Helipad Sepang International Circuit Sat 19 Mar . 8pm The Formula 1 is back. It's yet another reason to throw an outdoor party and who better to do it than masters of the open air rave, Tempo. Returning to Sepang, Regenerate brings you escalating bpms from DJs that'll get you spinning around circuit. Tall Paul churns out his hard edged house anthems, Felix da Housecat releases magnetic electroklash and Eddie Halliwell doles out some infectious tech trance, hard dance and techno. Adding to the exhilaration are local favourites, Ben Katana and Blink, who rip out the speakers with a nu breed of sounds. Burn baby, buuuurn. RM30 inc. 1 drink, free for 1st 300 walk-ins. For info, log on to www.redzone.com.my Prodigy (UK) Live In Kuala Lumpur @ KL Tower Sat 19 Mar . 8pm Click here for more information Delicious pres. F1 Weekend with John "00" Fleming @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI Sat 19 Mar . 10pm Boasting regular appearances at Godskitchen and The Gallery, John 00 Fleming has long been injecting his blend of hard edged, progressive trance into the UK's top clubs. With a career spanning nearly 20 years, his impeccable talent has made him a renowned face of the genre. Besides being a DJ, he fuels the production behind numerous mix albums, artist singles and remix projects, and heads his own underground label, Joof Recordings. Watch him bang his gongs since last year's stint at Regenerate. RM40 inc. 1 drink. Urban Baroque @ Zouk Fri 25 Mar Zouk is 1! Celebrating its birthday, the club presents Urban Baroque in collaboration with Versus' Spring/Summer 2005 collection. The Mainroom morphs into a chic 80s haven with baroque inspired classicism. In a night of pure decadence, the party will embrace strong influences in music and fashion in this magical era of pop rock and disco. Help the team blow out their, erm, candle in style. 9pm. By invite only bef. 11pm; ladies RM30, men RM35 aft., inc. 1 drink. Delicious pres. Ministry of Sound feat. Paulette @ Atmosphere, TwelveSI Fri 25 Mar . 10pm Paulette loves music. She lives it and if she could eat it, she would never go hungry. She demonstrates an uncanny ability to understand what it takes to entertain people no matter if it's hard, jacking house or sweet, soulful sounds. Starting her debut show on Ministry of Sound radio in October 2000, from humble beginnings, Paulette has now become a master at creating, producing, mixing and presenting. You'll just have to experience it for yourself. RM40 inc. 1 drink. Solid Glow @ The Disco Fri 25 Mar . 10pm The 80s craze is a neverending catastrophe, and there's no better atmosphere to embrace it than at The Disco, where true fans gather and memorise every line out of every song. Get your shoulder pads sorted; it's Madonna, Bananarama, New Order, Tears For Fears and Michael Jackson ruling the fashion catwalk, so be a thriller, be pretty in pink or be some kind of wonderful. RM28 inc. 1 drink. 1st Flr., 3.04, Central Mkt. Annexe, Jln. Hang Kasturi, KL. T: 10am-6pm: 03-2026 5039, 6pm-3am: 03-2078 5909 Unity 1st Anniversary @ Espanda Sat 26 Mar . 10pm Already throwing two outrageously successful parties, Unity puts another party together for the dance music loving community. DJs who need no introduction raise the stakes with colossal beats that'll blow you away. Roxy and Groovedoctor give off the infectious vibes, Yansi and Joey G trash out the proggy basslines, and guest DJ, Anton from Jakarta, releases his blend of salacious beats. Backing them up are David on bass and Justin Lim banging on the skins, plus cultural performances. United we stand. RM40 inc. a party pack and 2 drinks, RM60 inc. a t-shirt, CD and 2 drinks. For info, call Arie at 012-674 6565 or Yansi at 016-301 9184. The Arts Scene and Stuff, contributed by Kakiseni Sepet Feb 24 onwards Catch Yasmin Ahmad's Sepet at screens in One Utama, Midvalley Megamall, Suria KLCC, Berjaya Times Square, and various cinemas in... Musiccanteen Charity Tour Feb 26 (Sat) - Mar 13 (Sun), 2005 Musiccanteen.com, run by that cool insurance company PanGlobal, offers the music of local artistes at RM3 per track. Distance Feb 28, 2005 (8 pm) Four disparate individuals go into the forest together to visit the site where their relatives were executed by their own... M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2005 Feb 26 - Mar 12, 2005 The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual festival of theatre, installation, film, music and forum created and presented by... Little Wings Feb 25 - Mar 20, 2005 (Tues - Fri: 10 am; Sat / Sun: 12 pm) From The Little Company that also brought you Rumpelstiltskin, Little Wings is a play for 2 to 6 year-olds. Written... Leif Ove Andsnes and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra Mon Feb 28 - Tue Mar 1 Multiple award-inning pianist teams up with his countrymen to bring us two Mozart piano concertos (the very thought of which alone can induce pleasure). Also presenting works by Bach, Haydn, Schubert, and Leif’s favourite composer and fellow Norwegian, Grieg. Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KL. The Royal London Circus 21st Anniversary Special Edition Feb 25 (Fri) - Apr 10 (Sun), 2005 (Mon - Fri: 8 pm; Sat: 4 pm & 7 pm; Sun: 1 pm, 4 pm & 7 pm) The Lee family has managed the Royal London Circus since 1988. By staying true to the rich and age-old traditions... The Little Prince Mar 2 (Wed) - 6 (Sun), 2005 (8.30 pm; Sun: 3 pm) The embassy of Sweden, Alliance Francaise Kuala Lumpur and Masakini Theatre Company will be presenting an adaptation of Antoine de... Actorlympics! 2005 Mar 2 - 6, 2005 (9 pm; Sun matinee: 3 pm) See some of the best of Malaysia's live improv-comedy performers onstage in another instalment of Actorlympics! as they try to... Disney On Ice Princess Classics Mar 3 (Thu) - 8 (Tue), 2005 Disney frequently places humans in costumes of their characters and makes them prance in an ice-skating ring. Disney On Ice... MPO Series - Viola Virtuoso Gerard Causse Plays French Romantics Mar 4 & 5, 2005 (8.30 pm); Mar 6, 2005 (3pm) The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra plays: Hector Berlioz's Harold in Italy, Op 16 and Romeo and Juliet, Op 17 (five orchestral movements). Conducted... Olavi & Kelavi Louhivuori @ Alexis Ampang Mar 4 (Fri) & 5 (Sat), 2005 (10.30 pm) In just a short time, prodigal brothers Olavi (on drums) and Kelavi (on trumpet) have achieved a strong presence. Avanti Friday Nite Jazz - Farid Ali Mar 4 (Fri), 2005 (10 pm) The Avanti Friday Nite Jazz series returns for a fourth season at the Avanti Italian-American Ristorante at Sunway Lagoon Resort... Soul Cause Mar 4 (Fri), 2005 (8 pm) A concert with Julian Mokhtar and Band; Purple Haze; Paint It Black; Vijay + Fasy; and Stormy Weather; with a... Dari Bangsar Ke Bukit Nenas Mar 5 (Sat), 2005 (1 pm) Food Not Bombs Kuala Lumpur subjects Malaysiakini's office roof to the Shock System, Priceless Stupid Box, Lucy in the Loo,... Farid 'Mr. Gambus' Ali & Friends Mar 5 (Sat), 2005 (8.30 pm) Featuring Farid 'Mr. Gambus' Ali playing on his custom made gambus by Luthier Jeffrey Yong. Backed by Eric Li (keyboard),... The Vagina Monologues Sat Mar 5 - Sun 6 Thankfully, the long arms of DBKL have short fingers. Sabahan chicks get to tell us how angry their vaginas are. Sabah Trade Centre Theatre. Shiroi Te (The Pale Hand) Mar 5 (Sat), 2005 (4.30 pm) Masaru, a 5th grade student, is forced to befriend Takakiyo, a new classmate with sphincter problems. Afraid to be seen... Cik Siti Wan Kembang Mar 6 (Sun), 2005 (8 pm) Pelajar Fakulti Bahasa Moden serta pelajar Fakulti Pengajian Pendidikan yang mengambil subjek BBK 3305 (Kesusasteraan Rakyat Melayu) akan mengadakan satu... A Decade Under The Influence Mon Mar 7 A documentary paying tribute to American films from the seminal 70s. This nostalgic worship of those once-radical directors like Scorcese, Coppola, Altman, et al, should be inspiring for young filmmakers. Just remember: these rebels eventually became part of the institution and brought about their own redundancy, though they blamed it on Jaws and Star Wars. Help Institute, KL. Prana & Friends @ The Actors Studio Bangsar Mar 8 (Tue) & 9 (Wed), 2005 (8.30 pm) Presented by Work Trend PR Sdn Bhd, Prana is a versatile Malaysian fusion ensemble of talents, bringing together the "chill...

'My Indon Maid' by Mark Beau - TAS' Theatre in Progress @ The Actors Studio Bangsar

10 & 11 March

Entrance free with discussion after the show

A Gamesmanship from Penang - @ The Actors Studio Bangsar

12 & 13 March 100 Years Of Abdullah Ariff Dec 16, 2004 - Mar 13, 2005 (10 am - 6 pm) Known widely as the first significant Western influenced Malay artist, Abdullah Ariff (1904 – 1960) has contributed illustriously to the... Takung Jan 29 - Mar 20, 2005 (10 am - 6 pm) In February 2004, 29 visual artists gathered in Grik, Perak and took part in the Banding Lake Art Exploration, a... Lessons from Nature - exhibition by Zainal Musa Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2005 Lessons from Nature displays a selection of Zainal Musa's signature Malaysian landscapes in the French Impressionist style, set in the... The World of the Peranakan: Baba & Nyonya Heritage of South East Asia Feb 4 - Apr 3, 2005 (9 am - 6 pm daily) The World of the Peranakan - The Baba & Nyonya Heritage of South East Asia exhibition will re-create the lived... XL Show - an exhibition of Extra Large Works Feb 4 - Mar 12, 2005 (11 am - 8 pm; closed Sun) XOAS plays host to an exhibition of extra large artwork by Jolly Koh, Ismail Latiff, Eric Quah, Richard Wong, Lim... Art, Politik and Power Feb 5 - Apr 5, 2005 At the National Art Gallery's Peti Seni Di Sini - that box in the carpark - Art, Politik and Power... Click here to see exhibitions listings