December begins with a selection of what's going on with Live Music, arts, theatre, and comedy across the Klang Valley this week ahead. And we have some really good activity going on this week and the weekend ahead. Be Supportive. Be careful. Be Alert, Be Kind. Stay Safe and Enjoy. Be mindful of all SOPs in place.
Keshi Live in KL 3 December 2022 KL Convention Centre
See Rising singer, songwriter keshi announces Kuala Lumpur tour date
Yum Sing to Dreams with Meliha at Concubine KL 4 December 2022
See Singer, songwriter, musician & DJ Meliha to perform her new EP Dream at Concubine KL
BOBO KL
Bobo KL welcomes this weekend's special 1-3 December 2002 as Rozz and Poovaa join forces to honour the one and only Olivia Newton-John. Accompanied by Simmy on keys, Icco on bass, Jeremy on guitar and Ralph on drums, expect a fantastic night out at BoboKL to honour an iconic artist.
BoboKL has Music All Week Long. Go with friends for casual fun and good music. Weekend headliners perform Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are Bobo LightNights. Tuesdays showcase Guitar n' Jiwa with various guests. And there's Wednesday Jazz with David Gomez. WhatsApp +6012-263 8603 for reservations or just head up.
Tickets required. WhatsApp +6012-263 8603 for reservations. Visit https://www.cloudjoi.com for tickets to shows available and https://www.facebook.com/BoboKualaLumpur for details and SOPs.
Bobo, 65-2, Jalan Bangkung, KL
Crane KL Live
Live music at Crane KL to accompany your eats and drinks and cocktails in the heart of Chinatown KL. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Crane KL welcomes everyone to their scenic restaurant and Upstairs bar where you can expect excellent service, tasty food, fine wine, draught beers and deliciously interesting craft cocktails in warm and comfortable surroundings.
On the Live front this weekend, Crane KL restaurant downstairs brings you some of our hometown greats in our live and jazz music scene from 8pm onwards. This Friday brings you Allan G and Puteh Piaff to perform. On Saturday, singer songwriter Brendan de Cruz entertains you. To end the week, there's Sunday Chill and Jive from Sunday noon with Mary Jackson and Eddy Zachariah on vocals and piano.
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
Simply Live & Simply Jazz by Tin Box
Want to relax and forget the chaos of the city life? The doors at Simply Live by Tin Box are wide open and they are ready to have you over. Come on down to unwind and get your fill of live music, delicious food and even better company. They have their very own Resident Band ready to put on a memorable stage show every Wednesday to Saturday. Stars of Simply Live include singes June Wong, Hoyee, Xing Mars, Karmun Ooi, Scott Jerome, and musicians David Nooi, Lee Peng, Chit Wei, JC Lew, CJ.
In the mood for some jazz tunes? There's also their newly opened Simply Jazz by Tin Box.Expect great classics such as Charlie Parker's Summertime, Crystal Silence by Chick Corea and so much more, as their musicians takes the stage every Wednesday through Saturday. Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the intimate space at Reserve your table today. Led by Malaysian jazz legend Michael Veerapen (piano), along with the likes of Junji Delfino (vocals), Rizal Tony (guitar), Lyn Wen (vocals), Tasneem (bass), Cliff Wong (drums), YHFoo (bass) and Justine Jonathan (drums). 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 Live & Simply Jazz, H-1-01 & H-1-02, HIVE, TREC 438, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400, Kuala Lumpur.
MERDEKARYA LIVE
The grassroots live music bar continues with music and performances and highly original music from homegrown artists. For the week:
Wednesday: Original singer songwriter Jess Ibrahim. Acoustic open mics Azizbodoh and Chris.
Thursday: Original funk folk with Otam.
Friday: Original R&B and jazz with the Adil Johan Quintet. Full band open mic Hameer Zawawi.
Tickets for this week: Wed/Thur: Free entry. (RM10 minimum tip expected for the artiste). Fri/Sat: RM20 pre book / RM30 door/free entry for members. Check out their website at https://www.merdekarya.com for information, ticketing/entry/reservation. Member reservations: +6018-661 4553.
More information https://www.facebook.com/Merdekarya-379447802136079. Opening times: Live Bar 8pm, Bar B and The Balcony Bar 7pm.
Merdekarya, 352 1st Flr, Jalan 5/57, Petaling Garden, PJ
Live at Jao Tim presents
David Gomes - Swinging Sixty – 1 December 2022 (Birthday Show).
An original debut project by KL Wong – Rhythm Break 7 December 2022. Featuring KJ Wong (drums), Grace Leong (keys), Zulhilmy Zulkifly (bass) and Julian Chan (sax).
Visit Jao Tim, purchase tickets and for more information on performances, their regular jam sessions and dinner at https://www.jaotim.com.
Jao Tim is at 61 (First Flr), Jalan Sultan, KL
The Iron Fairies KL Live
There's live music at The Iron Fairies KL from Wednesdays to Saturdays from the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm. This Thursday the Jason Raj trio perform. Friday features Brendan De Cruz. Saturday features Saint Kylo. Call +6016-221 3612 or visit https://www.facebook.com/theironfairieskl for more information and reservations.
The Iron Fairies KL, H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Kinda Blue Jazz Club & Restaurant
The KL Jazz Club promotes monthly Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B, Classic Rock and Creative Music shows by both international and local artists. There's usually live music on Saturday nights with Rodin JS Kumar on Bass, Jordan Rivers guitar/vocals, VJ Thison on drums and D. Jumawan on Keys/Piano. For reservations and booking WhatsApp +6012-571 7759 or book via www.cloudjoi.com/org/kindablue. Visit www.klinternationaljazz.com for more information.
Kinda Blue Jazz Club & Restaurant, Basement, KL Jazz & Arts Centre, 1 Lorong Kapar, off Jalan Syed Putra, KL
dwp Bar KL
Come up to their First Floor Wine Lounge from 9pm onwards and start your Saturday night. 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
JAMA Live Nights
Haven’t had the chance to experience Jama Live nights yet? They have bands every week for you to come down and have a jamm(a)in’ time. Check out www.jama.my / https://www.facebook.com/jama.kitchenkl or their instagram page for information and reservations.
JAMA KL, JG03, Jalan Solaris, Mont Kiara, KL
ZEPP Kuala Lumpur
Rocketfuel Live presents Hael Husaini Live in KL 4 December 2022. Tickets from http://haelhusaini.ubertickets.my
ZEPP Kuala Lumpur, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, KL
THE BEE PUBLIKA KL
Visit https://www.thebee.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/thebeemy for information.
The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
The Joke Factory
This 30 November 2022, don't miss out on Making S#it Up‘, hosted by Rashid Salleh in the best improvised comedy show in town with Farid Azmier and Henry Choo.
It’s an audience favorite as it’s unplanned, unscripted. And most importantly, all topics are suggested by the live audience! The bottom line is that what you say, they deliver.
On Tuesdays 8.15pm, head over to TJF for Open Mic. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is the platform for you. Come and watch first-timers, regular open micers and established comedians try out their newest stuff all for your enjoyment. Every famous and hilarious comedian you have ever watched started out the same way, so witness the birth of great bits and even greater performers.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/thejokefactory.com.my for information about the Publika based comedy house. Whatsapp Link for tickets: https://wa.link/d1lu8x. Seats are limited due to SOP.
The Joke Factory, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra / Arrival from Sweden – The Music of ABBA
After performances in over 60 countries, the wildly popular ABBA tribute band “Arrival from Sweden” makes its debut with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) this Friday 2 December 2022. From Money Money Money to Mamma Mia, this revival of ABBA’s mega hits features uncanny vocals and costumes against a vibrant symphonic backdrop. In this unique collaboration with the MPO, they celebrate the Swedish sensation which has sold over 400 million albums since 1971. Conducted by Gerard Salonga, they'll be performing at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC, KL. Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/arrivalfromsweden
DPAC
Theatre: 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 December 2022. Alice in Wonderland 'Through A Child’s Eyes' Enjoy the full-length ballet from the theatre foyer presented by Ballet Theatre Malaysia.
Visit DPAC at https://www.dpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/damansaraDPAC to find out more on what's coming up and for ticketing information. Or call the box office at +603-4065 0001.
H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, PJ
KLPAC
Pentas 2: Opera Serikandi Nusantara 3-4 December 2022. After the first Malay Opera Puteri Saadong in 2015, by Prof Dr Tazul Tajuddin & D’Catz at Work collaborates again this time together with klpac, bringing you the sequel – Opera Serikandi Nusantara 2022. Supported by CENDANA, the Performing Arts Presentation Funding Programme, and part of the ticket proceeds will go to Kiwanis Clubs of Kuala Lumpur & Klang Central as a community service project for the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Centres.
Visit KLPac's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/theklpac and https://www.klpac.org for information about KLPac and for more information on what's coming up.
Buy Tickets. Online Purchase @ CloudTheatre: https://www.cloudtix.co No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.
KLPAC, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
PJPAC
Visit PJPac at https://pjpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/pjpac to find out more about what's coming up. Get your tickets at http://onetix.com.my
PJPAC, S611, Second Floor, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, PJ