June seems poised to be a month of entertainment. We have a stand-up comedy show, a parody of Harry Potter, St. Peter’s festival, as well as celebrations of music, flowers, pets, and food.
1. Sunset Music Festival
This outdoor music fiesta in Borneo will feature classic and contemporary tunes by local and international artistes at the Tip of Borneo. Dance to the music as the sun sets on the horizon of the South China and Sulu seas. Also expect to see stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, and food and drinks.
Venue: Tanjung Simpang Mengayau
Date: 4th June
Tickets: RM50 per person. Free entry for children below 12 (max. 2 children per family)
Contact: Ms Jane Lai (+60 88 232121 or [email protected]), Ms Shirley Teo (+60 88 232121 or [email protected])
2. Royal Floria Putrajaya 2016
This garden showcase has been an annual event since 2009, attracting hundreds of visitors. This year, the festival will feature activities every day throughout the festival including floral arrangement and design demonstrations, workshops on gardening, entertainment events, photography and water colour painting competitions as well as arts and crafts exhibitions.
Outdoors, there will be garden showcases as well as various activities like camping, picnics, cycling, spas, garden display and urban farming. This is a festival that will be great for the entire family, a fun day out in one of the prettiest events in Putrajaya.
Venue: Anjung Floria, Precint 4, Putrajaya
Date: 27th May – 4th June, 9am to 12am on Friday to Sunday and 9am to 10:30pm on Monday to Thursday.
Tickets: For MyKad holders – RM7.50 for adults and RM3.50 for children below 13, seniors, and disabled; For non-MyKad holders – RM22 for adults and RM11 for children below 13, seniors, and disabled.
Contact: +603.8893.1967 or [email protected]
3. POTTED POTTER– The Unauthorised Harry Experience – by Dan & Jeff
The Olivier Award nominated parody from West End London by Daniel Clarkson & Jefferson Turner is finally making its way to Malaysian shores. The play condenses all seven Harry Potter books, including a real life Quidditch game, into seventy entertaining minutes.
This comedy parody is great for people of all ages, whether or not you’re a Potter fan or if you know the difference between a Ravenclaw and a thestral. Potted Potter is one event you don’t want to miss as Malaysia is their only stop in Southeast Asia this year, exclusively for Malaysian fans.
Venue: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Date: 2nd – 5th June
Ticket: VIP, RM200; CAT A, RM160; CAT B, RM100 from ticketpro.com.my
4. Gabriel Iglesias: #FluffyBreaksEven! World Tour
His fans know him as Fluffy, a popular stand-up comedian from America who has performed to sold out shows around the world, including Madison Square Garden in New York and The Honda Center in Anahiem. Now on his latest concert tour, #FluffyBreaksEven, Gabriel Iglesias is finally coming to Malaysia with his distinct mix of storytelling, parodies, characters, and sound effects. Gabriel Iglesias has also voiced characters in animated moved ‘The Book of Life’ and ‘Ice Age’ and was in the movies, ‘Magic Mike’ and ‘Magic Mike XXL’
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Convention Center
Date: 5th June, 8.30pm
Ticket: Bronze, RM138; Silver, RM188; Gold, RM288; Platinum, RM388; VIP, RM438 from ticketpro.com.my
Age limit: 15 years old and above
5. Pet World Malaysia 2016
This annual gathering of pets is the largest of its kind in Kuala Lumpur with the 2015 event welcoming 40,000 visitors. This three day event will be held in an indoor arena with plenty of exciting activities for pets and their humans like the MKA Agility Dog Competition, Cat Shows, Exotic Pets Display, Rabbit Competition, and Pets Education Talks. A fun-filled event for people and their furry and feathery friends.
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
Date: 10th – 12th June
Ticket: RM5 per entry; children below 12 enter for free
Contact: +603 5636 1788
6. A Cappella Night, PJLA
The Vochale Project and friends are bringing us a night of a cappella at PJ Live Arts for the first time. The A Cappella Night will showcase seven groups from around the Klang Valley who will be singing various genres of music using only their voices on this night of music-making. Fans and enthusiasts can expect to hear the vocal stylings of The SnL Singers, S.A.B, The 4 Of Us, Nuance5, Tapestry, Colour of Voices, and The Vochale Project. The show will be great for anyone from aged six and onwards.
Venue: PJ Live Arts Theatre
Date: 19th June, 8.30pm – 11pm
Ticket: RM10 cover charge
Contact: +603 5636 1788
A Cappella Night, Facebook event
7. San Pedro festival
In honour of St Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, the Portuguese Settlement in Melaka hosts a celebration bustling with food, fun fairs, and activities. Organised by the Portuguese Settlement Regedor, the festival, which commemorates traditions of Portuguese fishermen, will feature traditional food and dances of the Portuguese. This bustling celebration will be a great way to experience the Malacca Portugese culture and traditions.
Venue: Portuguese Settlement, Melaka
Date: 25th – 29th June
Ticket: Free
Contact: +606 284 7050 (Portuguese Settlement Regedor’s Panel)
8. Penang Durian Festival
Throughout the month, durian lovers can gather in Penang to enjoy the King of Fruits during the durian season on the island, which spans from June to August. The Penang State Government will be organising this festival mainly at Nibong Tebal in Seberang Perai, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a good selection of durian from Musang King to Ochee, Red Prawn to Hor Lor, and so many more. Visitors will also be able to buy durians from various markets around Penang as well.
Venue: 3779, MK 11, 14300 Nibong Tebal (Beside Shell Petro Bukit Panchor)
Date: 1st June to 31st July, 11.00am-8.00pm (Daily)
9. Ramadan bazaar
This year, the fasting month begins on 7th June. Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a holy month for Muslims all around the world, who will abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and ill-natured behaviours from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is a time for cleansing the soul, focusing on God, and practising selflessness.
As with any festival, celebration, and event in Malaysia, food plays a pivotal role. Bazaars pop up in many neighbourhoods around the country every day during Ramandan, selling traditional Malay fare especially for Muslims who, after a long days of work and fasting, want a quick fix to break fast at the end of the day. Some food bazaars worth visiting are the ones in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kampung Baru and Shah Alam Stadium.
You’ll also probably be able to find a bazaar near you by checking the local municipal council websites. For those in KL and Selangor, you can refer to these lists on ipuasa.com/kl or ipuasa.com/selangor.
Venue: Various neighbourhoods around the country
Date: 7th June – 6th July
Time: 4pm – 7pm (depending on location)
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