January begins with a selection of what's going on in clubs, DJ nights and electronica across the Klang Valley this week ahead. Be Supportive. Be careful. Be Alert, Be Kind. Stay Safe and Enjoy. Wishing you a Happy New Year from The City List KL
Crane KL
Music beats at Crane KL to accompany your eats, drinks and cocktails in the heart of Chinatown KL.
Upstairs @ Crane KL: 10pm onwards. Wednesday Ladies Night Out with Dan $hiv. This Friday sees The Hotbox Hip Hop night with MC Q-Dawg and DJ Raven. Plus a special performance/appearance by singer-songwriter Zoal. Saturday features Omar rolling on with house and more.
On Sunday, there will be Play For Passion continuing its weekly Sunday return from 4pm. Strictly 'edm' free, initiated by a small group of DJ/Producers, nurtured by P4P's large pool of underground talents, it's been a fair few years since their Sunday events featured on a regular basis, seeking to promote the various genres/sub-genres of non-mainstream electronic music, primarily house, techno, tech house and drum'n'bass. Now they're back weekly on Sundays in Chinatown KL. Follow them at https://www.facebook.com/playforpassion.my/. This Sunday, sees Aeroheat, aReel, Arief, CTK, Double X, Emiri, Groovefunkk, Helmee Leonard Sinclair step up to the P4P decks.
All-day dining begins at noon (Sunday 10am) and closes at midnight with the last order at 11.30pm. A breakfast menu will be offered on Sundays. Upstairs cocktail bar opens Tues-Sunday from 4pm with 1+1 on Cocktails from 4pm to 9pm Wed & Thur. Bookings available +6012-209 7057 / +6013-218 5712. Visit http://cranekl.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/CraneKL / https://www.instagram.com/thecrane_kl/
Crane KL, 78, Jalan Sultan, KL
W Kuala Lumpur
Friday Tribe featuring Victor G and RIMKA, with Calvin Clarke (percussions). 6 January 2023. A night dedicated to big tribal afro beats laced with the freshest house and electronic grooves with tons of attitude. Percussions play a strong role in this catchy genre that will definitely have you grooving. WETDeck, Level 12. 06/01/23. 7PM till late. RSVP Here: https://wa.me/60123479088
Weekly offerings at W Kuala Lumpur's Wetdeck and Woobar:
WET Deck 12th Floor – Wednesday with Kooler, Thursday with The Choobs, Friday Tribe, Saturday with Hong and Phil K Lee, Sunday with Kuma, Monday with Adrian G, Tuesday with Kuma. 7pm onwards (5pm Sunday). Table reservations only. RSVP with them here: https://wa.me/60123479088.
Woobar 8th Floor – Friday with DJ Mie (3pm), Bionic (Low & MamDayo & Miss SS) 7.30pm, Saturday with DJ Mie (3pm) and Sunday afternoon with DJ Mie. RSVP Required *Minimum spend entry applies. For RSVP call +60-12-347 9088 W: https://bit.ly/WKLWOOBARRSVP
Flock 8th Floor – Friday Fete 6.30pm accompanied by LFS. Sunday Brunch 12noon accompanied by LFS & Eddy Sax. RSVP for with them here: https://wa.me/60123479088
W Kuala Lumpur, 121, Jalan Ampang, KL
ACE Bangsar, KL
First Questionmark of 2023 sees some outside the box music played to you this Wednesday (tonight) from 10PM onwards by Hazardious and Dimensions. If you want a fresh start to 2023, some tasty liquid drum'n'bass, bass house and house then Ace Kuala Lumpur is the place to be this Wednesday. See you on the dancefloor. Free entry.
Thursday there's Ladies Night with Omar and Krishna providing the beats and music for the night.
On Friday it's Full House with Julia and Stefanya Morgan taking you through the night beats and vibes.
On Saturday it's Cosmic Rhythms featuring Dora, Odd and Alfie Rrari for house, tech house and techno through the night.
For bookings and more information visit https://www.facebook.com/AceKualaLumpur/ / https://linktr.ee/acekualalumpur . Table reservations are open +6012-988 2935.
ACE, 18, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
The Iron Fairies KL
Wednesday sees Hakim with special guests DJK and Jarir on decks in the Butterfly Room.
There's also Thursday R&B and hip hop with Musher.
This Friday, there's Odd in the Butterfly Room for some house and techno, with MyMax downstairs with some R&B and hip hop.
On Saturday, Victor G takes over the Butterfly Room for more house and techno, with DJ Ayanna downstairs for R&B and hip hop.
With more deep underground techno and house sounds on Sunday featuring Omar.
For reservations call +6016-221 3612. Visit https://www.facebook.com/theironfairieskl for more information and who's performing.
THE IRON FAIRIES KL, H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
XO
New year, new resolutions..sort of. Come through on Thursday 5 January 2022 for Broken Resolutions – The Takeover – with a Bar Guest Shift Takeover by XO head honchos Nico and Andy. Groovy beats for your night curated by Nico, Andy and special guests.
Wednesday Ladies Night features Royals with hip hop and R&B music by Ashes.
Friday there's Lzzy's Block Party as she brings you some disco and house. Saturday Kino plays you hip hop and R&B. 6pm onwards.
For reservation DM https://www.instagram.com/_xo_kl_/ https://www.facebook.com/xochinatown or call +6011-3321 7299.
XO, 5, Jalan Balai Polis, Chinatown, KL
Concubine KL
For some proper late-night shenanigans, look no further than Concubine KL. New year, new reason get your dancing shoes on and boogie the night away with Random KID (hip hop and R&B) this Friday and Matto (Afro Latin House) this Saturday.
For bookings and information: https://www.facebook.com/concubinekl / https://www.instagram.com/concubine_kl/
Concubine, 2, Lorong Panggung, Chinatown, KL
Pisco KL
Saturday Special: Magic Rhythms #2 (All Vinyl Black Magic Edition). Xes Xes Loveseat, Lionel Rizki and Taufq are packing all their magic house/techno/disco records for Magic Rhythms #2 this Saturday. The first edition was wild and there is a good chance that this one will be wilder. Upstairs 10pm. Free entry.
Friday meanwhile, Pisco presents Haus of Kaiza as he brings you house, disco and tech house for the night upstairs. 11pm.
Spin Nights on Wednesdays 5pm onwards are also a weekly feature at Pisco KL.
Call +603-2142 2900 for bookings and information. Visit Pisco KL on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/piscokl for more information and dates and more booking details.
Pisco KL, 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
MARINI’s on 57
It’s Playdate on 57 at Marini's On 57 - a Thursday night that sets the tone for the weekend. Splendid views of the majestic KL skyline, delightful drinks and vibes to accompany the wonderful sounds of DJ MISS SS and resident DJ Timmy. 8pm onwards. Contact them at +603-2386 6030 or email reservations@marinisgroup.com.
This Wednesday, Ladies grab your Stilettos and strut into Marini’s on 57 for Cakes and Stilettos with DJ Nexto. Party starts 9pm onwards. Dress code: Classy, Sassy and a Little Bad Assy. Contact as above.
Marini's on 57 presents Venerdi at 57 Fridays. Ladies don the style of Venus and don't forget to crown yourself with a laurel heath. And to the men, be the Emperor to the Empress. Party starts 9pm onwards. Music (open format and Top 40) by Nexto.
Marini's on 57, Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, KLCC, KL
KUNA ROOFTOP KL
Kuna Rooftop KL at TREC kicks off weekends this New Year. This Friday features Dora. Saturday with Otherkind and Sunday with Julia Deychuk.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/kunaTREC
HG07, The Hive, TREC, 435 Jalan Tun Razak, KL
CHEONG SOMM at REXKL
Enriching people’s lives through wine, food, conversation, music and art, Cheong Somm Wine Bar supports family owned wineries that promote sustainability for the planet with biodynamic, organic, natural and sustainable wines. Musicwise there's usually Friday Fiesta and Saturday Sessions. Visit https://www.facebook.com/cheongsomm / https://www.instagram.com/cheongsomm_kl/ for information.
Cheong Somm, REX KL, 80, Jalan Sultan, KL
Mantra Bar KL
Rooftop Lounge at Bangsar Village 2. This Friday – Future Fridays feature Krishna and Roshan. Visit www.MantraBarKL.com / https://www.instagram.com/mantrabarkl/ for information, happenings and reservations or alternatively WhatsApp their reservations team at +6017-344 8299.
Mantra Bar KL, Bangsar Village 2, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, KL
Simply Retro by Tin Box
Have you checked out Simply Retro by Tin Box outlet at TREC KL? Unwind and pay homage to the past with classic hits such as Don't Stop Believin, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and many more! Come on over and boogie with us as Simply Retro by Tin Box takes you on a musical journey back to when mirror balls ruled the dance floor. Wednesdays through Saturday with the likes of Francis, Jason Martin Experience, Jazzie Jay and Bernie playing you the classics. Opening times: Tues - Thurs: 6:30pm – 12am / Fri & Sat: 6:30pm – 1am /Sun & Mon: Closed. Reservations: https://tinbox.my/. More info: https://tinbox.my/
Simply Retro, H-G-02, HIVE, TREC 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
RED ROOM at TREC
Red Room is an extraordinary boutique club located in TREC KL, with a Brooklyn New York street vibe. Music offerings for the week: Wednesday TredLight with Dylan Drake hyped by Lil J. Thursday Thursday Take Off Afrobeats with MCHL & Ghost, hyped by Kazuki Vybez. Red Fridays with Nahsyk and Nico Robin, hyped by Ginggyboi. Saturday with music Dan $hiv and Nahsyk. Sunday with music by Musher.
WhatsApp +6011-6061 1629 for reservations. Five girls in a group get a free bottle. Applicable Wednesdays to Sundays. Visit https://www.facebook.com/redroommy / https://www.instagram.com/redroommy/ for information and reservation details.
RED ROOM, Electric Boulevard, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
After Dark Social Club
What better time than this Friday and Saturday to catch up with Leonard Sinclair on Friday as he provides the vibes and beats. For table/group bookings call +603-2201 9699.
After Dark Social Club, T-225A&B, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, KL
Latin dances with Jinggo Bilboa
Weekly Wednesdays and Sundays (9pm) at V's Lounge, Thursdays (7pm) at Sky Lounge, with DJ Jinggo Bilboa playing anything from salsa, bachata, kizomba to urban and Afro beats. Text/Whatsapp +6017-236 0820 / +6017-359 1669 for enquiry.
V's Lounge (above Zenzero Restaurant), Level M1, Amplewest Building, Jalan Puncak, off Jalan P. Ramlee, KL. / Sky Lounge, Level 6, Nu Sentral, KL / Road Bar SS2, 145-1, Jalan SS2/24, PJ
Metasky
Metasky boasts Malaysia’s first combination dance floor and NFT gallery, with NFTs from content creators on display. Metasky provides a cool and relaxed atmosphere for dining and drinks, overlooking the Kuala Lumpur skyline with fantastic views of the KLCC Twin Towers, the KL Tower and the Merdeka 118 Tower.
Music for the week: Wednesday Metababes with DJ MIRs and Zyphers. Thursday with Senz. Friday Frolic with SEXLANE and Castelo. Saturday Token presents Lollipop with DJ MK, Mocx and Senz.
Metasky is open from 5 pm to 3 am, with a combination of western cuisine and local favourites menu and exquisite decor and soundsystem to wind down after a long day. Visit https://www.instagram.com/metaskykl/
Metasky, Level 13, Hotel Maya, 138, Jalan Ampang, KL
dwp Bar KL
Come up to their First Floor Wine Lounge from 9pm onwards and start your Saturday nights. Bring your friends over and reserve a table to start your weekend. Online store: https://dwpkl.com RSVN: +6012-240 2616 / +6012-273 9842. WeChat: dwpbarkl
dwp Bar KL, Unit G-2, Ground Floor, KL Trillion, No. 338, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
kyō kl
There are Ikigai Ladies on Wednesday. Complimentary entry and drinks for ladies until 1am. Reverb Thursday, Boombox Friday, Saturday Fresh, and Sunday Off The Hook with some Afro thrown in. Club entry is via cover charge and advance table reservations. WhatsApp +6012-921 1730). Operating hours - 10pm to 3am. Instagram :www.instagram.com/clubkyokl
kyō kl, Mandarin Oriental, Basement Level 3, KLCC, KL
Maristar
Straight Outta Maristar. Come move and groove to the best of R&B, hip hop and new era dance music at Maristar this Wednesday. The party starts 10pm onwards with DJ Ruckes on the decks. Big Bang every Friday with Top 40 and dance music by DJ Ruckes. Stardust Ladies Night at Marista every Thursday. Music by Nexto. The party starts at 9pm onwards. Guests can call +603-2386 6030 or email reservations@marinisgroup.com to book a table.
Maristar, The Starhill, LG02, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
The X, Bangsar
Stiletto Saturday Ladies Night with Blastique & Lish with house music this Saturday at this long established Bangsar joint. There's also Xscape Friday with R&B and hip hop music. Visit https://www.facebook.com/thexbangsar.
67G, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
Dragonfly KL
This week they've got Radz, MC Kayscza, K3nji and Hezron for Drip Thursday. Suicide J, Qu3kid, K3nji, Hezron on Friday. Saturday with Joleen, Qu3kid, K3nji and Hezron. Follow their instagram/facebook pages : www.instagram.com/dragonfly.kl / https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyKualaLumpur for information and reservations.
Dragonfly KL, Level 50, Naza Tower, Platinum Park, KLCC, KL
Visuals Jalan Gasing, PJ
Over the week at Visuals: Tuesdays: Total Rewind: Euro 80s and New Wave music by DJ Rain to chill and unwind. Wednesdays: Ladies Night with DJ Rain and Hawk. Mambo Jambo type music. Thursdays: Bad and Boujee with DJ Rain and Prinze and old skool / nu skool hip hop and R&B. Fridays: Let's Get Groovy with Rain and VDJ Alfred. Hits from the 70s to 2010. Saturdays: Notty by Nature with Rain and De Rajj. Hip hop and R&B from the 80s to 2010. Sundays: Mambo Jambo style retro with DJ Kash. Visit https://www.facebook.com/visualsbarrestaurant. For Reservations DM or WhatsApp us +6012 686 6938.
Visuals, 125a, 1st Flr, Jalan Gasing, Section 10, 46200, PJ
FONO KL
Music curation and DIY multipurpose space. Only open during events, please refer to their
monthly flyer or “upcoming” highlights at https://www.facebook.com/fono.kl and their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/fono.kl/.
On their first night of 2023, this Friday they will be hosting Sekan (Jiwa Jiwa) who recently relocated to somewhere in the same timezone and the're more than happy to have him share his Indonesian records (and heritage) with the rest of us. Right after that is their monthly unapologetic electronic night, Resonance on Saturday, serving you all sorts of synthy melodies and drum breaks.
Opening hours 9PM to 1AM. RM30 cover includes 1 drink. They recommend you make a reservation via Instagram DM to secure your spot for the night.
Fono KL, Zhong Shan, Jalan Kampung Attap, KL
RUST KL
Check out Rust KL at https://www.facebook.com/Rusttt.KL for what's going on musically across the week. Music offered ranges from old school hip hop to house, drum'n'bass, techno to reggae and dub.
RUST KL, 115, Jalan Petaling, KL
SPARK KL
Out with the old, in with the new. First weekend of the year comin at ya with the Spark KL residents at TREC. Thursday with DJs Julian and Def. Friday with Blink, Hypeembeats and Vgene. Saturday with Ken Fung, Thesim and Mizz Kiya. For reservations, please Call/WhatsApp +6010-303 8800. Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/sparkclubkl / https://www.instagram.com/sparkclubkl/
SPARK KL, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
ZOUK GENTING
Heading up the highlands to Genting? With 35,000 square feet of space, and 6,000ft in the clouds, Zouk Genting is set to revolutionise the country’s nightlife scene by housing five distinctive destination zones under one roof. Together, Empire, Zouk Club, RedTail by Zouk, RedTail Karaoke and FUHU, a brand new vibe dining concept, will allow patrons to enjoy endless luxury in an array of ambiences in one ideal location above the clouds. This Saturday at Empire – DJ Vgene. Over at RedTail – resident DJ Neil plays Wednesdays to Fridays. Visit https://zoukgroup.com/zouk-malaysia/ for more information or https://book.rwgenting.com/member2/OtherApp/ZoukStep1.aspx for ticketing information.
ZOUK Atrium, SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands Resorts, Genting Highlands
Gēmu Club KL
Check out https://www.instagram.com/gemuclubkl/ / https://www.facebook.com/gemuclubkl for information and party nights. For RSVP or more info contact them at +6011-2639 5797 / +6012-328 7615. Please be mindful of RTK Test SOPs and be well prepared AND early.
Gēmu, 1, Jalan Kia Peng, KL
