This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on January 25, 2019
3 performances to catch
Head over to the 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee this weekend. This musical has won not only a Tony but the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book. It has also charmed audiences across the world with its outstanding humour. It will be held at 8.30pm at the Rooftop Theatre, 4th Floor, Sunway College in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Tickets follow exit by donation and seats can be booked by contacting 012 917 7083 over WhatsApp.
Treat yourself to a night in the city with pianist Mei Lin who has performed in piano masterclasses with world-renowned pianist-teachers such as Leon Flesiher, Byron Janis, Nina Svetlanova and the late Shura Cherkassky. For RM64 on Sunday at 8pm, join her at No Black Tie, 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. For further details, visit noblacktie.com.my.
The Von Tarappu Trio presents Spice World — Stripped today and tomorrow. They specialise in a wide variety of acoustic covers and Japanese music. This set features unique covers of Spice Girl tunes with minimal yet extravagant interpretations. For RM10, head over to Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur at 10pm. For more information, contact 03 4260 2288.
1 weekend-long activity
Tomorrow at Publika Mall there will be an ornament workshop, diabolo performance, watercolour demo and workshop for children, DIY clay workshop and face changing mask opera and on Sunday, there will be a DIY clay workshop, lion dance, watercolour demo, latern making and erhu & guzeng performance. Head to Publika, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur.
3 ways to pamper yourself
Carry around L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream which features shea butter and a blend including almond, honey as well as coconut oil for added nourishment. The cream is absorbed rapidly leaving your hands feeling soft and smooth with no oily traces. For RM118, grab one today at my.loccitane.com.
The SK-II New Year Limited Edition Facial Treatment is available at SK-11 counters around Malaysia for RM716. With over 50 micronutrients, this essence helps condition skin to retain its natural functions, boosting hydration and keeping skin smooth, radiant and moisturised.
The Laneige Cheek Glow Cushion Blusher gives your cheeks a warm and healthy glow. It is long-lasting on the skin along with staying bright and keeping its vivid colour without darkening. It is available in Rose Pink and Peach Coral for RM105. Available at sephora.com.my.
3 workshops to enjoy
Stand a chance to meet-and-greet influencers such as Jenn Chia and Talitha Tan who will be models for this styling workshop featuring Chinese New Year Collection pieces from Love, Bonito. For a registration fee of RM100 and a goodie bag with products from Philosophy, Paul & Joe and Anna Sui worth RM765 as a door gift, this workshop could not be a better deal. It will be held at Love, Bonito Sunway Pyramid, Lot No.G1.87, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Bandar Sunway in Selangor on Sunday from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
If you are in Penang this weekend, join Marco Ferrarese at his freelancing writer workshop and learn how to make money, earn freedom and thrive in today’s media industry. It will be held from 2.30pm to 6.30pm this Sunday at Hikayat, 226 Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Penang. Fees are priced at RM150. For further information, visit marcoferrarese.com.
Enjoy this two-hour workshop which will teach you all about the basic tools and techniques of brush lettering. This will be a hands-on class covering a variety of things from basic strokes and shapes to alphabet practice and connecting letters to create a personal art piece. It will be held from 9.30am to noon tomorrow at OM Connect Sdn Bhd, 76, Jalan SS15/4, Subang Jaya, Selangor.