Here are some activities and events that may interest your kids (and you!) in the month of March – get them down in your diary now.
Lost and Found – Gardner and Wife Theatre
Take your kids to this delightful magical and musical show titled Lost and Found based on the best-selling picture book by award-winning children’s author, Oliver Jeffers. This story of true friendship comes to life with puppetry, songs and music about a boy who finds a penguin at his door. Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this magical, musical show for ages 3+.
Date: 5 – 25 March 2018
Time: Times vary according to dates
Venue: PJ Live Arts and Gardner & Wife Theatre , 2A-3, Block K, Jaya One, Section 13, No.72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Price: From RM55 – RM95
Information: Call or click for more information.
Elmhurst Ballet School Audition in Malaysia
For ballet enthusiasts or aspirants aged 9 to 19 years of age, Elmhurst Ballet – a world-renowned centre of excellence for the training and education of ballet dancers- will be holding audtions as per the following details:
Date: Thursday,1 March, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm
Venue: Studio 1, Damansara Performing Arts Centre, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Audition fee: HKD$370 (Bank charges are absorbed by applicants)
Information: Click here to register or visit their FB page for more information.
For those interested to audition, Elmhurst Ballet School will also be conducting a Master Class (by Mr. Robert Parker, Artistic Director of Elmhurst Ballet School). Participants are encouraged to join this class, to gain some exposure before the audition.
Date: Wednesday, 28 February, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box, Damansara Performing Arts Centre, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Master class fee: HKD $328 ((Bank charges are absorbed by applicants)
Information: Click here to register or here for more information.
A Tale that Must be Told: Macbeth by DPAC and KL Shakespeare Players – Shakespeare Demystified
Calling all Shakespeare lovers, be you big or small! DPAC and KL Shakespeare Players – Shakespeare Demystified brings this family-friendly production of the Bard’s Macbeth, targeted at 7 to 12 year-olds. It premiered in September 2017 at the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival 2017 and received positive feedback from students, teachers and parents alike.
The play which is delivered in contemporary English (generously peppered with some famous phrases from the original play), in a bid to introduce the wonderful yet complex workings of Shakespeare in a fun and exciting way for a younger audience.
Dates: 6 – 11 March 2018
Time: Times vary according to dates
Venue: Black Box, DPAC
Price: From RM35 – RM40
Information: Email klsp@klshakespeare.com.my or click here for more information.
Video Production Workshop by TeenEdge
TeenEdge introduces another newly launched Dream programme – Video Production! Have any of your kids ever wanted to direct and produce a video? Do they have a fantastic story that they would like to turn into a short film? Here is where you can help them get started on their exciting new creative adventure. TeenEdge will assist your creative young ones by providing practical hands-on learning with mentor guidance and they will be able to produce their very own short film at the end of the programme.
Dates: Programme begins on 24 March 2018
Time: Every Saturday from 2.00 – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Study Gym, Taman SEA Petaling Jaya Price: RM15 per hour
Information: Click here for registration or here for more information.
Comprehensive Wagashi Course – ILOHA Culture Centre ‘Cooking and Language Studio’
Wagashi plays an important part in the Japanese tea ceremony. The focus of the ceremony, however, isn’t really about making tea, but about the aesthetically-pleasing manner in which the Teishu (tea host) prepares it. Participants of this Comprehensive Wagashi Course will get to learn how to make Wagashi from a professional in this class designed for those 15 years of age and above. It’s not just a dessert, but an art!
Dates: Wednesday, 7 March and Sunday, 25 March 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Venue: 21-1, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM500 including GST
Information: Send an email to info@iloha-net.com or call 03-22022800 (Wed- Sun: 9am-6pm, Mon/Tue: off) or click here or here for more information.
The Greatest International Circus
If you haven’t heard, there’s a new circus in town – The Great International Circus brought to you by Quill City Mall. The circus acts feature stage acrobatics, aerial acrobatics, magic shows and much more. Showtimes are every Monday to Thursday at 8:30 p.m. whereas on Friday, weekends or even during public holidays, there are two shows per day at 5.30pm and 8.30pm respectively.
Dates: Friday, 9 February to Friday, 31 March 2018
Time: 8.30 pm (Mondays– Thursdays) and 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm (Fridays, Weekends and Public Holidays)
Venue: Quill City Mall, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM30 – RM80
Information: Call 016-664 6555 / 019-704 6555 or click here for more information.
Adventures in the Magical Kingdom – Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
The King of the Magical Kingdom of Far, Far Away is in town and invites you to accompany him to a Grand Ball. The guests begin to arrive and we meet Puss in Boots, Robin Hood and encounter some familiar cartoon characters. The Ball commences with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz and then we finish by dancing to some more up-to-date numbers like Be Our Guest, Colours of the Wind, Prince Ali and A Frozen Fantasy. Indulge in an evening with your little ones (aged 4 and above) at the MPO with the Adventures in the Magical Kingdom, with presenter Alasdair Malloy.
Date: Sunday, 25 March 2018
Time: 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm
Venue: Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Level Two, Tower Two, PETRONAS Twin Tower Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM50, RM80, RM100 and RM130
Information: Call +603 2331 7008 (General Line) +603 2331 7007 (Ticket Booking) or click here for more information
Bengkel Kami
Bengkel Kami, a boutique art studio in Kota Damansara will be organising a host of interesting workshops in March 2018. The studio is a space that encourages and nurtures local talents. It is also a platform for like-minded people to express their ideas, and is a starting point for budding entrepreneurs to deliberate and nurture their plans.
Soap-Making for Kids with Looloo Soap (aged 4 – 12 years old)
Date: Saturday, 3 March 2018
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Price: RM100/pax
Plushy Making Worskhop with Sukka Project (for kids aged 6 – 15 years old)
Date: Saturday, 17 March 2018
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Price: RM100/pax
Animal Watercolour Painting with Art.by Ratna (for kids aged 6-12 years old)
Date: Sunday, 18 March 2018
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Price: RM100/pax
Youtube Video Production with Sheikh Munasar and Audrie Yeo
Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Price: RM570/pax *BYO Laptop
String Art Workshop with Reka.lah (for kids aged 10 and above)
Date: Sunday, 25 March 2018
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Price: RM180/pax
Venue: No. 14, Jalan Pekaka 8/1B, Kota Damansara 47810
Information: Email bengkelkami.kd@gmail.com or click here or more information
First Aid at Home
This workshop organised by Me Books Asia will include a breakout session – while the adults get educated on first aid, the children will be immersed in a fun-filled session which includes storytelling and arts & craft. The Interactive First Aid Workshop for Parents will also be accompanied by an activity for children. The children will be ead ‘Dive In’ by Recess Monkey, and after that they’ll be making their own aquarium!
(Designed for children above 4 years of age. All children below 4 must be accompanied by an adult)
Date: 24th March 2018
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Me Books Asia HQ, Glenmarie
Price: Standard Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) – RM70 or Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) – RM100
Information: Click here for more information.
Sampah,Menyampah and Friends’ EARTH Weekend
EARTH Weekend will be packed with near everything you need to know and learn about reducing your trash footprint. Be a part of this growing hands-on and supportive community. This event will feature a Zero Waste Market and a mini Zero Waste Exhibition, DIY repair stations, a Makers Lab, book and clothes swaps, and many other activities.
Date: 24th and 25th March 2018
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Venue: The School @ Jaya One
Information: For more information, please click here.
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Smart Kids Asia Fair
Smart Kids Asia, Asia’s largest educational kids’ fair is a fun-filled family event that combines education, health and family bonding activities. The event provides an invaluable platform to brand build, promote and market schools, learning centres, kids’ programmes and products. This popular family event draws thousands of parents and children each year.
Date: 31st March – 1st April
Time: 11:00am – 8:30pm
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Information: Click here or here for more information.
Be Your Own Sherlock
In this workshop, facilitators will provide a series of detective activities that are designed using STEM principle. Kids will explore the fun side of certain areas from STEM during this workshop. The workshop aims to introduce a FUN approach to complex and boring scientific learning which is to experience hands-on experiments on the spot that are themed around the detective topic.
Date: 24 March 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30am – 3:30pm
Venue: Graceland Edu Services, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM120 (including lunch)
Information:
Registration at : https://goo.gl/gZMQKa
Website: www.opstopus.com
Facebook: /opstopus
Instagram: @opstopuss
Ballet Illuminations Malaysia Tour
The entire Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) team will be coming down to KLPAC to perform at the upcoming Ballet Illuminations 2018. This will be the first time SDT would be performing for two weeks. To top it off, unlike before, this is also the first time when all 34 dancers will be performing for three shows (classical, contemporary and children’s ballet).
Date: 16-25 March 2018
Venue: Pentas 1, KL Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
Price: RM 25 – RM 48
Information:
Call or Walk-in: KLPAC @ Sentul Park (+603-40479000)
Online ticket : http://www.ticketpro.com.my
Website: http://www.klpac.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theklpac/
Junior Rainforest Detectives with Timo the Tapir
Timo the Tapir is back in NEC this March! This time all participants will become rainforest detectives, where they will focus on animals’ homes in the rainforest, as well as their food and feeding behaviour. This will be followed by a storytelling session – “Why Don’t I Look Like You” – featuring Timo the Tapir by Anak Rimba Books. Let your children immerse themselves in a natural environment and feel the connection between the story and nature.
Venue : NEC, FRIM, Kepong
Date : 31st March
Time : 9am – 12.30 pm
Fees : RM75 for child & RM25 for parent (per pax)
Info: Please contact Ms. Zalikha / Ms Chen at 03- 62771703 or email us nec@mns.org.my
By Elyza Noordeen
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