Mark your calendars for exciting performances by international stars, classic music shows or Taiwanese film screenings, literary festivals to Oktoberfests and more.

1. The Cooler Lumpur Festival

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Above Prominent industry leaders and speakers to expect at this year's Cooler Lumpur Festival. (Photo: The Cooler Lumpur Festival)

October 1-7, 2018

Happening at MAPKL, Publika is the sixth instalment of the Cooler Lumpur Festival, themed “Ctrl-Alt-Del”: familiar abbreviations that hint at connotations of necessart interruptions, reboots, fresh starts and clean slates.

Look out for familiar festival features like the Journalism Campus and Food Fringe Festival alongside a new series of workshops and experiences highlighting leading industry figures, entitled ‘Nite sCool’.

 

2. Lopung is Dead!

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Above "Kesatuan" Woodcut print on fabric (Photo: A+ Works of Art)

October 4 – 27, 2018

Introducing the first Malaysian solo show by Pangrok Sulap, a collective of 15 talented Sabahan artists who have gained popularity around the region.

‘Sabah Tanah Airku’ is the name of their exciting show, comprising recent and ongoing works that frequently tackle socio-political issues concerning Sabah’s marginalised communities and endangered rainforests. Find out more at A+Works of Art.

3. Il Divo Timeless Tour Live In Genting

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Above The multinational quartet is set to croon the crowds in Genting this month. (Photo: Il Divo/Facebook)

October 7, 2018

Don’t miss this chance to hear the sensational quartet comprising Urs Bühler, Carlos Marín, David Miller, and Sébastien Izambard as they deliver their awe-inspiring melodies at Genting’s Arena of Stars.

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4. Oktoberfest 2018

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Above Have you bought your tickets to this year's rooftop Oktoberfest at Stratosphere? (Photo by Quentin Dr/Unsplash)

October 12-13, 2018

Enjoy 2 days of cold beer, German barbeque, DJ performances and other exciting happenings at the Stratosphere, Asia’s first and only luxury bar perched atop an infinity grassed helipad.

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5. Art Talk & Demo with Jeremi Ca

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October 12-14, 2018

French contemporary artist Jeremi Ca will make a special appearance at Malaysian-based French art gallery Gallery des Aristes in conjunction with the Art Expo 2018. With his unconventional art tool of choice (a ketchup bottle) Jeremi will be conducting an art talk and a live painting demo. Find out more at www.gallerydesartistes.com.   

6. Sake Festival 2018

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Above Visit Nomi Tomo Sake House's first Sake Festival at The Gasket Alley. (Photo: Nomi Tomo Sake House)

October 13, 2018

In conjunction with World Sake Day, Nomi Tomo Sake House will be hosting their first ever Sake Festival at The Gasket Alley. Explore more than 30 sake labels from 11 craft breweries alongside sake-making demonstrations and tasty snacks at this Saturday-evening sake soiree.  

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7. One Way To See Taiwan

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Above 'Forever Love' is one of the Taiwanese films featured at DPAC's One Way To See Taiwan. (Photo: Damansara Performing Arts Centre)

October 15-30, 2018

Once again, the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) will present this exciting collection of 7 Taiwanese films for free.

Featuring 2 short films and 4 full-length ones, One Way To See Taiwan is a rare opportunity to enjoy Taiwanese films that were not officially released in Malaysian cinemas. Interested viewers need only register online here.

8. Mariah Carey Live In Concert

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Above Last chance to grab tickets to see this award-winning songstress live in KL. (Photo: Mariah Carey/Facebook)

October 16, 2018

For one night only, Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum artiste Mariah Carey will be back in Malaysia performing her best-loved hits for Malaysian audiences. Last chance to  grab tickets to see this best-selling songstress live at The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s Plenary Hall this October!  

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9. The Tragicomedy of Errors

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Above Tragedy meets comedy in one unconventional production. (Photo: Pentas Project KL)

October 18 – 21, 2018

Tragedy and comedy make an unexpected pair in this hilarious multilingual production which tells the tale of 2 theatre companies forced to rehearse in the same space.

As one troupe rehearses a poignant play about an interracial relationship separated by borders, the other focuses on an adaption of poet Tao Yuanming’s well-known Peach Blossom Land.

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10. Pink Martini – One Night Only

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Above Treat yourself to the music of Pink Martini this October (Photo: Pink Martini)

October 22, 2018

Prepare for a night of ageless glamour and romance as Pink Martini takes centre stage at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas this October for one night only, delivering multilingual songs from different eras, countries and musical styles.

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11. Tripla Concordia

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Above Expect an informatively entertaining evening of music and anecdotes played on the harpsichord. (Photo: Dr Ng Kah-Ming)

October 22, 2018

The 333rd anniversary of the Trinity of the Baroque—J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel & D. Scarlatti—as well as other anniversaries (F. Couperin & Sir Walter Raleigh) are nonchalantly misremembered in one informatively entertaining evening of music and anecdotes, played on the harpsichord and told to you by Dato' Dr Ng Kah-Ming at No Black Tie.

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12. The British Education and Schools Show in Asia

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Above Photo: British Education and Schools Show in Asia

October 25, 2018

Discover all you need to know about a traditional British boarding education and sit down with representatives from 20 of the UK’s most prestigious schools and colleges at this curated forum at Gardens Ballroom, The Gardens Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Sign up for this free admission event here.   

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