Can you believe we’re at the second-last month in the year before 2020? Before you dive in headfirst into planning your resolutions, here are some events to help you build some good spending habits, and have fun to boot!

Alice in Wonderland Storytime

Families with kids aged 3 to 12 will delight in this Story Book reading of one of the most beloved classic fantasy tales from Lewis Carroll. The Commune at Sunway Velocity Mall (level 5) welcomes you and your kids for an afternoon wind-down from 4pm to 5pm, so come and engage in one of the oldest forms of childhood entertainment! Tickets are available at www.thestorybook.my, and Velokiddie members will get an RM5 discount off an RM20 ticket.

Date: 9th November 2019
Venue: Commune (Level 5), Sunway Velocity, Jalan Cheras, Maluri, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Website: Wonderland

Preloved is Reloved: 2019 Wrap Up

In response to the huge turnout to last month’s Preloved is Reloved market, APW Bangsar is going out with a bang for the final PIR market for 2019! From 10am to 6pm, visit the final second-hand market at APW Bangsar before 2020 arrives and sift your way through some amazing bargains, good deals, and tasty food and drink stalls while you’re at it!   

Date: 16th and 17th November 2019
Venue: APW Bangsar, Lot M, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Secondhand

Kuala Lumpur Vintage Festival 7

Bringing together vintage collectors and enthusiasts from all around Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Vintage Festival returns for its seventh year running! This time, the beloved scene for retro heads will run for two days instead of its usual one, giving you ample time to browse, buy, and relive the good old days among collectibles of things you haven’t seen since your childhood, out-of-production goodies, clothes and more. The festival will be held at the Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia @MaTiC, Jalan Ampang from 10am to 10pm.

Date: 16th and 17th November 2019
Venue: Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia @MaTiC, 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Vintage

Flute Affairs

The String Gallery is proud to bring to you flautist and specialist flute technician Cristian Sanmartin all the way from Hana Flutes Barcelona! All flute players are invited to come and discuss with him care and maintenance of their instruments, and enjoy his presentation of sound optimisation. Appointments made in advance are highly encouraged. Please contact 03 7496 779 or visit www.thestringgallery.com.my for more information.

Date: 15th – 28th November 2019
Venue: The String Gallery, no b, 10 Boulevard, PJU 6A, 1-25, Lebuhraya SPRINT, Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Website: Flute

Urbanscapes 2019

Over nine days, Malaysia’s biggest creative festival will be decorating the city of Kuala Lumpur with local arts, film, music, and feature acts. Already having a rich 17-year history, this year’s line-up includes international artists Glass Animals, local superstar Sona One, classicists PUSAKA & Kumpulan Kuda Kepang Parit Raja, and many more. Be sure to check out the official website to keep track of the many events that are not to be missed!

Date: 16th – 24th November 2019
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Website: Urbanscapes

GSSKL Sparkling Charity Christmas Bazaar

The German Speaking Society in KL gears up for the holiday season extra early to ensure you’re getting all you need for the Christmas celebration! Join the festivities for great entertainment, delicious food, and exciting vendors and squeeze in some Christmas shopping while you spend some quality time with family and friends. Proceeds of this event will be donated to charitable causes. The bazaar will be at Glasshouse at Seputeh, Taman Persiaran Desa. For more info, check out their Facebook event page.

Date: 17th November 2019
Venue: Glasshouse at Seputeh, Taman Persiaran Desa, 17, Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, Bukit Seputeh, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Website: German Christmas

Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Presenting one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most popular German fantasy operas, the KL City Opera takes the stage at Pentas 1 (Stage 1) of the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac). Come and witness one of opera’s most memorable songs such as The Queen of The Night’s Aria, and the magical romance of Tamino and Pamina. Tickets are available through klpac’s box office contact 03-40479000, or by this Facebook event page.

Date: 21st to 24th November 2019
Venue: klpac (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre), Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Aria

Teepee Land: DJ Music X Pre-Loved Market

Transforming the hip space of Zouk KL into a Pop-up Market extravaganza, music lovers and shoppers unite to browse racks of curated stylistic fashion from designers, social influencers, trendsetters, stylist, and more with closet clear out prices. Bonus environmental points for shopping pre-loved items to reduce the fast fashion impact! While the pre-loved market and DJ music takes place indoors, the outdoor session from 4pm to 12am boasts live music, tepee tent settings, and even more pop-up marketplaces. Be sure to wear comfy clothing and have some cash prepared. An ATM is available on site, just in case.

Date: 29th November – 1st December 2019
Venue: Zouk KL, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, Kelab Golf di Raja Selangor, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Pop-Up

Tattoo Malaysia EXPO 2019

The first of its kind to be supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Ministry of Tourism Art & Culture Malaysia, this tattoo exhibition aims to highlight and preserve the art of body inking in its many forms and styles from the tribal history of indegineous arts to the new favourites such as geometricism and watercolouring. Over 130 local and internationally-based tattoo artists are scheduled to attend, and live music as well as cultural performances from local bands are not to be missed! Door passes are available at www.tattoomalaysiaexpo.com.

Date: 29th November – 1st December 2019
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Inked

Who Wants to Live Forever?

Demons prowl and souls are for sale in this Victorian Era-set drama in this interactive theatrical experience. The Drawing Room Players are hosting  an aristocratic performance of characters bargaining for eternal youth and questioning the need to live forever at Get Space Event Venue in Ara Damansara, and tickets are already available at this Facebook event page starting at RM68.

Date: 30th November and 1st December 2019
Venue: Get Space / Event Venue, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Website: Interactive play