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Kuala Lumpur Nightlife Guide - Live, Arts, Stage & Comedy 17 August 2022

Kuala Lumpur Nightlife Guide - Live, Arts, Stage & Comedy 17 August 2022

We're moving along in August with a selection of what's going on with Live Music, arts, theatre, comedy across the Klang Valley this busy week ahead. Be Supportive. Be careful. Be Alert, Be Kind. Stay Safe and Enjoy. Be mindful of all SOPs in place.

Live at The Bee this week

Indonesian hip hop star RAMENGVRL Live at The Bee this Friday 19 August 2022. See RAMENGVRL Live at The Bee

Lonely Hearts Club Live At The Bee this Saturday 20 August 2022. See Lonely Hearts Club Live at The Bee

Live Space Jam is back after this first one in June. This Sunday 21 August 2022, featured artistes Asmidar and Runs, with Singaporean based singer-songwriter Ahmadul Amin and local Khid Buck. Tickets https://wa.me/60175654233

This Thursday meanwhile sees Russell Curtis make a return to The Bee with his Soul and R&B Night. +6017-565 4233 / https://wa.me/60175654233 for bookings/rsvn.

The Bee is Malaysia's longest running independent music venue. Visit https://www.thebee.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/thebeemy for information.

The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 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.

This week Live at Crane restaurant downstairs 8pm onwards:

Wednesday Night brings you the legend that is Karen Nunis to perform. Then there's Thursday Night with another big name Jordan Rivers. The inimitable Russell Curtis performs on Friday Night. Saturday Night meanwhile brings you Yvonne Chong. And 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

Living Room Live with the John Thomas Trio ft Irma Seleman: House Classics Special

Living Room Live returns with an intimate evening that promises to tantalise all your senses this Saturday 20/08/2022. For this edition, they welcome back the legendary John Thomas Trio featuring Irma Seleman to the centre stage of their living room in Woobar bringing you an evening of house music classics played live. John Ashley Thomas, a drummer of extraordinary skills who has played shows and festivals all over the world. With Daniel Foong on bass and Ee Jeng on piano/keys, you’re assured of a head-bopping good time. And Irma Seleman, the funky songbird from the East, who puts together grooves, melodies and harmonies that reflect her experiences in life, love and music. Escape the Jungle City and experience live music at Woobar's Living Room, along with the finest beverage and food offerings by W Kuala Lumpur. 20/08/22. 9PM – 11PM. RSVP Required here: https://bit.ly/WoobarRSVP or call +6012-347 9088

Woobar, W Kuala Lumpur, 121, Jalan Ampang, KL

Pisco KL

Pisco Thursday Live with massive Pisco favourite Saint Kylo returns to head up Pisco Thursday Live this Thursday 17 August 2022. Saint Kylo is a solo project from the former RYOTJONES front man. The project, which began at the start of 2020, has already proved to be making waves within the music industry via his combinations of live instrumentation and various genre bending sound selections within his music paired with his energetic performances. Most likely accompanying him for the night will be Ross Faren and Solomon.

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 booking details.

Pisco KL, 29, Jalan Mesui , off Jalan Nagasari, KL

MERDEKARYA LIVE

The grassroots live music bar continues with music and performances and highly original music from homegrown artistes.

Wednesday sees Azmyl Yunor playing your original folk rock. Thursday Shavkat brings you some original indie folk. Friday brings you back to the 60s in style with originals from Momin & The Deen's List. Saturday original folk rock with Ally Lew.

Tickets for this week: Wed/Thur/Sat: Free entry. Fri: RM30 pre book / RM40 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

The Iron Fairies KL Live

There's live music at The Iron Fairies KL from Wednesdays onwards from the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm. This week: Wednesday with The Siblings. Thursday with Jason Raj. Friday features Ross Farren. Saturday sees Sounds of Jane perform. Call 016-221 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

BOBO KL

Bobo KL welcomes this weekend’s featured artiste Rozz for three nights this 18 to 20 August 2002.

BoboKL has Music All Week Long. Go with friends for casual fun and good music. Weekend headliners perform Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

This month: Tuesday showcases Guitar n' Jiwa, there's Wednesday Jazz with David Gomez and also Sunday Sing-a-long.

Tickets required. WhatsApp +6017-390 5945. Visit cloudtix.co/bobokl for tickets to shows available and https://www.facebook.com/BoboKualaLumpur for details and SOPs.

Bobo, 65-2, Jalan Bangkung, KL.

FONO KL

FONO KL this month has a special Live night this Friday 19 August 2022. Rhythm, We’ve Got will see the debut of a super fresh quartet with John Thomas on drums, Q Sound on keys & trombone, Analog K on more keys & samples, and Shakey Shakey on bass doing what they do best - grooving all night long. Come through if you’re into stuff by Neue Grafik Ensemble or Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/fono.kl and their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/fono.kl/. Opening house 9PM to 1AM. They recommend you make a reservation via Instagram DM to secure your spot for the night.

FONO KL, Zhong Shan, Jalan Kampung Attap, 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. This week: Thursday with the Allan G Trio. Saturday with singer songwriter Brendan D'Cruz. Check out www.jama.my / https://www.facebook.com/jama.kitchenkl for information and reservations.

JAMA KL, JG03, Jalan Solaris, Mont Kiara, 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 artistes. This month at Kind A Blue, music surrounds art and art surrounds the music. The theme “Antarctica: Call to Action”is a combination of jazz & art to highlight climate change. Live music on Saturday nights with Rodin on Bass, Jordan Rivers guitar/vocals VJ Thison on drums and D. Jumawan on Keys/Piano. The minimum spend RM60. Make your reservation today by WhatsApp +6012-571 7759. http://kindablue.com.my/

Kinda Blue Jazz Club & Restaurant, Basement, KL Jaz & Arts Centre, 1 Lorong Kapar, off Jalan Syed Putra, KL

Live at Jao Tim presents

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

KLPAC

REWIND: Rock Hits from the 90s to the New Millenium from 18 – 20 August 2022 in Pentas 2 @ KLPAC. Presented by KLPac and The Actors Studio. Directed by Ian Chow, Rewind will serve up mega rock hits from the 90s to the New Millenium featuring a line up of vocalists – Fuad of Kyoto Protocol, Priscillia Xavier, Kirsten Long, Evan Cheah and Cynthia Gan – with a 4-piece acoustic band and cellist Eugene Chong.

Travel back to your teenage years to relive some of the best known rock anthems. There’ll be two programmes performed in one night, sold separately – pick one or both.

Programme A is a homage to female rockers and bands including Alanis Morisettes, Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, Hole, Joan Osborne, Natalie Imbruglia, No Doubt, Paramore, Sixpence None The Richer, Sheryl Crow, The Cardigans, The Cranberries and Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Programme B on the other hand serves up hits by male-fronted bands like Blur, Counting Crows, Greenday, Hoobastank, Nirvana, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, REM, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, U2 and Verve Pipe.

Dates & times
Programme A: 18 – 20 Aug 2022 (Thu – Sat) @ 8pm / 21 Aug 2022 (Sun) @ 3pm

Programme B: 18 – 20 Aug 2022 (Thu – Sat) @ 9.30pm / 21 Aug 2022 (Sun) @ 4.30pm.

Tickets: RM65 per programme / per show. RM100 for Two Programmes (A+B) of any show date combination. Online Purchase @ CloudTheatre: https://www.cloudtix.co No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.

Also on Pentas 2: 23 August 2022. MyDance Alliance and The Actors Studio return with DanceBox 2022. Join us in this single night of exciting dance works by emerging and established artists, showcasing a spectacular lineup of contemporary creations within the current Malaysian dance scene.

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.

PJPAC

Angelyne Ong is a sensational singer based in Kuala Lumpur and has a large following. Her vast experience in all types of events over the years is endless. Angelyne has also been making waves in the online world specifically on Facebook in the past two years. With more than 2.5million minutes of viewer time in over 300 online shows, she is finally releasing her debut album “ The Jazzy sounds of Anita Mui ”. Go and enjoy an evening with her lush vocals this 24 August 2022. She will be accompanied by WLi Cheah (keys/piano), Benjamin Lee (saxophone), Vincent Ong (double bass), Ah Fei, Bryan Lee (harp), David Nooi (drums).

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 .

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra performs under the batonship of resident conductors Gerard Salonga and Naohisa Furusawa at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KLCC. Visit https://www.facebook.com/malaysianphilharmonic / https://www.mpo.com.my/ for information and ticketing details.

DPAC

Visit DPAC at https://www.dpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/damansaraDPAC to find out more about what's coming up and for ticketing information.

The Joke Factory

On 17 August 2022, (tonight) don’t miss out on 'Making S#it Up', featuring Raj Mahal, Farid, and Prakash, and hosted by the one and only Harith Iskander, and is their edition of the BEST Improvised Comedy Show! It’s one of the audience’s favourites as it’s unplanned and unscripted! And most importantly, it’s suggested by the live audience! The bottom line is that what you say, they deliver.

Tomorrow 18 August 2022, prepare for the MOST amount of comedy on one stage. Featuring The GIANT show. This showcase has eight (8) of the funniest stars of stand-up comedy in KL all for the price of one ticket. Featuring Brian Tan, Prakash Daniel, Mike Saddi, Nat Kang, Raqib Karim, Keren Bala Devan, Mikhail Svrcula and Riezman Radzlan.

This Friday and Saturday (19 & 20 August 2022), Rizal Van Geysel is ready for his FIRST SHOW EVER at The Joke Factory! And what will his show be about? All they will say is - Can Joke Ah? Get your tickets now, this is bound to sell out.

Next Tuesday 23 August 2022, come on down 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. Hosted by Nat Kang, this is sure to be a fun night. Get your tickets NOW. Also, if you are interested in performing, do register and meet up with the host one and a half hour before the show starts.

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.

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