Film festivals, sports competitions and entertainment acts from around the world will give you plenty to do on the long weekends ahead.

1. Eggistentialism

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Above Watch Irish playwright Joanne Ryan in Eggistentialism this September (Photo: KL International Arts Festival)

September 7, 2018

For an-opening look at the inner workings of the female mind, watch as Irish actor and playwright Joanne Ryan tackles subjects of procreation and gender inequalities of parenting in this comedic multimedia show that follows her difficult decision on whether or not to have a child in her final fertile years.

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2. Amazing Surya

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Above Catch this stunning photo exhibition by S. Magendran (Photo: Sutra Foundation)

Now until September 9, 2018

Feast your eyes on this stunning photo series by Sutra Foundation’s resident photographer S. Magendran, featuring Sutra dancers during a performance break at the Konark Festival at the UNESCO Heritage site of Surya Temple in Konark last year. This exhibition is happening at Sutra Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.  

3. Cloud Soup

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Above Wolfe Bowart will perform the world premiere of Cloud Soup in Malaysia this month (Photo: Spoon Tree Productions)

September 15, 2018

Renowned playwright and physical theatre performer Wolfe Bowart will present his brand new production, Cloud Soup at the Platform @ Menara KEN TTDI. Cloud Soup tells the story of a tailor whose humble shop transforms into a curious scene of morphing fabrics, magical beings and puffs of steam.   

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4. Postmodern Jukebox In Kuala Lumpur

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Above Photo: Postmodern Jukebox/Facebook

September 16, 2018

Popular music takes a vintage spin as pianist Scott Bradlee and the enormously talented team of Postmodern Jukebox make their anticipated return to Kuala Lumpur at KL Live this Malaysia Day from 8pm onwards.

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5. Semalam Di Malaya

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Above Photo: Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

September 15-16, 2018

Join in the celebrations as the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra pays tribute to the musical icons of Malaysia’s past. The best loved hits of Ahmad Merican, P. Ramlee and Alfonso Soliano come to life as renowned vocalists and MPO perform classics like Airmata Berderai, Tanah Pusaka, Semalan Di Malaya, Hujan Di Tengahari and more.

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6. Short + Sweet Malaysia 2018

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Above Photo: Short + Sweet Malaysia/Facebook

Now till November 4, 2018

The Short + Sweet Malaysia festival kicks off in Kuala Lumpur and moves to Penang in November. Drawing the crowds with its atypical format of comedy, dance and theatre performances no longer than 10 minutes, this year’s Short + Sweet edition boasts a new Short+Sweet Film category.    

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7. Jimmy Carr’s The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour  

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Above Photo: LOL Events

September 14, 2018

British comedian and Perrior Award nominee Jimmy Carr will make Malaysia the first Southeast Asian stop in his 2018 tour which includes Singapore and Hong Kong. Expect brand new material and unforgettable comedy experience at HGH Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

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8. Spectrum

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Above Watch Sara Heng play the traditional Guzheng instrument on the fourth night of Spectrum (Photo: Damansara Performing Arts Centre)

Now till September 9, 2018

This four-night showcase of concerts produced by the Damansara Performing Arts Centre features four groups of well-known Asian performers each performing in different musical styles ranging from modern Latin jazz and big band favourites to Oriental classical music with traditional instruments   

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9. Asia Pacific Masters Games 2018

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Above Photo: Asia Pacific Masters Games

Now till September 15, 2018

Asia’s first multi-sports Masters Games will see a total of 10,000 participants from around the world gathered in Penang to compete in 22 sports from basketball and golf to shooting, wushu and penchak silat, happening across 25 venues all over Penang Island. Click here for more details.  

10. LOL Fest

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Above Photo: LOL Events

September 28 - October 20, 2018

The third installation of Kuala’s Lumpur’s funniest festival will take place across 4 weeks of comedy shows, improv performances, family-friendly magic acts, an all-women show and LOL Fest’s very own ‘Laughathon’ for six-hours of good old-fashioned stand-up comedy. More information available at www.lolevents.my.

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11. Eulogy

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Above 'The Kiss' by Dzulkifli Buyong (Photo: AP Art Gallery)

September 29, 2018

AP Art Gallery’s first exhibition in 10 years opens this September, a showcase of 30 pieces of art by 21 Malaysian artists. Guests can view contemporary art alongside the works of veternans like Chuah Thean Teng, Khalil Ibrahim and Dzulkifli Buyong. Click here for more details. 

12. Japanese Film Festival

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Above 'Tremble All You Want' is one of the Japanese films showing at Golden Screen Cinemas this month (Photo: Japan Foundation of Kuala Lumpur)

Now till October 7, 2018

Held at selected Golden Screen Cinemas across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Sabah, this year’s Japanese Film Festival presents a diverse selection of top Japanese motion pictures – from drama and suspense to documentaries and romantic comedies.  

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