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Online dance, theatre, music, talks, book launches, cooking and other events coming up in Penang and nearby.
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In this event, three storytellers from Myanmar will share their stories to help you understand what people are experiencing following the coup in February, and have been experiencing under the reign of the violent military since the inception of the country.
Not only will you get a chance to hear their stories you will also watch two different musical performances. At the beginning of each story, the storyteller will pose a question to the audience, which you will get to discuss in small groups with other event participants.
Register for the free of charge zoom call here.
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The KL theatre group Shakespeare Demystified used to come to Penang every year to present its shorter, and simplified versions of Shakespeare’s classic plays, to the delight of children and adults alike. This online (Zoom) presentation will be live, with the actors performing in real time--although in different venues--while the audience is watching. As always the show will be interactive, with the audience able to discuss and comment on what they see. Canonical scenes and speeches from the play in the original text, will be knitted together by narration in contemporary English. Tickets RM 30.
To buy tickets:
Tuesday May 25th 11am
Wednesday May 26th 11am
Thursday May 27th 3pm
Friday May 28th 11am
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Malaysiakini connects Malaysia with the latest Taiwanese innovations, to analyze the technology that will take the world by storm in the year of 2021 and how it is predicted to change lifestyles, exercise and wellness. Free of charge. Register here.
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After 4 years of studying music at USM, Teetee Jay is holding an online recital. He will be playing classical music for the first half and jazz in the second half, accompanied by: Gwee Siew Ling (Classical Piano), Leonard Selva (Keyboard), Zaki Ani (Bass)
And Sivasilan (Drumset). Free of charge on Facebook live here.
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A good exercise program is a component towards improved health and fitness but you may consider taking it to the next level with better nutrition. At Warrior Fitness, we offer a personalized one-on-one coaching program that focuses on the nutritional component of health and fitness. This program is tailor-made to suit the needs of the individual as a ‘one size diet plan’ does not fit all. Learn more about this program here. WhatsApp 012-459 4728 or email for more information.
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In this webinar, the Performing Arts Medicine Special Interest Group will be speaking about:
- Musicians health and well-being: from a musician's perspective by Associate Professor Chan Tze Law
- Why Beethoven Threw the Stew - and the relevance of Musician's Medicine by Dr June Tan Sheren
- Getting to the root of the performer in pain: a symphonic approach to assessment and care by senior physiotherapist, Matthew Winter
Register for this free of charge webinar here.
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Aspiring writers are invited to join this online Playwriting Workshop with Mark Sasse, a playwright and novelist who has published ten novels and numerous plays. Mark is a multi-award-winner at the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Penang including three-time winner of the Best Script Award. Mark is currently based in Jeddah where he continues to write and teach.
Register for this free of charge (donations accepted) workshop by WhatsApp (Jeevan + 6016 471 8072). Zoom link will be provided immediately. For more information on Short+Sweet Festival, click here.
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Watch Penang’s own oetry open mic on Facebook live here.
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The Director of Penang Green Council explains green practices from the perspective of architects & interior designers, and the move of governments around the world to make it mandatory for green elements to be included in the construction and design layout of buildings.
Register for the free of charge webinar here.
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Launch of a children's picture book, with stories written by Jo Leen Yap (of Langur Project Penang), and artworks hand-drawn by Ammi (of Ammi Art Studio), celebrating a native primate species and showcasing the conservation works protecting them. Free of charge to watch on Facebook live here. Purchase the book here.
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Sunflower Ensemble is a relatively new choir, formed in 2018. It is a group of singers who are passionate about music. Their first concert was held in PenangPac in 2019 . This is their first online concert, broadcast free of charge on Facebook live here.
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Aida Redza from Studio Pentas brings her studio routines and classes to the Spice Gardens’ outdoor deck. With more than 30 years in performance and choreography in contemporary dance, Aida returns to her core love for outdoor spaces here at TSG . The class welcomes all ages and levels of experience as she leads participants through a journey of movement expression and self discovery
RM 20 (RM 10 for Spice Family members). To register click here and scroll down the page.
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DJ Carl Hinds invites you every Sunday for a late afternoon dose of two hours of chilled soul music. The stream starts at 5pm through mixcloud here.
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Spiced magic Faten from Athene Spices is back in the TSG kitchen with Daging Masak Hitam (Beef in Cumin Soya Sauce) and Acar Rampai (Malay Pickled Salad). The recipe can be sent in advance so you can prepare to cook along if desired.
RM 25 (Free for Spice Family members). To register click here and scroll down the page.
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Penang Art District is looking for photographers with a passion for BIRDS and nature to participate in a photography exhibition of birds in Penang as part of OPEN: A Weekend in Penang. If you have captured any birds (through your lens only of course) in their natural state and interested to exhibit them, please fill in the form here. This project is organized in partnership with The Habitat, The Penang Birder and Malaysian Nature Society.
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A talk about "Creative Entrepreneurship" — what it means, what it takes to grow one and the opportunities it bring.To share some perspective, Rupa Subramaniam, founder of Storyteller Studios and the Banana Leaf Initiative, will talk about her creative entrepreneurship journey and her learnings from our Innovation & Creative Entrepreneurship Program. In addition, the Creative Communities Learning Lab, a new series of dynamic and accessible online learning modules for creative and cultural professionals around the world, will be introduced. Register here to receive the zoom link.
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A panel of speakers discuss marketing and innovation strategies for e-commerce growth.
Speakers:
- Jason Wong, General Manager, hoolah Malaysia
- Eddy Han, Country General Manager, ShopBack Malaysia
- Jane Teh, Managing Director, Lalamove MalaysiaModerator: Karamjit Singh, CEO, Digital News Asia
Register for the free of charge Zoom call here.
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Aspiring directors are invited to join these two sessions, featuring four multi-award-winning Directors; Lawrence Chin, Yusof Bakar, Mark Sasse & Fa Abdul. Join them in conversation about their own journey and experiences in theatre especially the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival. They will share their mistakes, learning points and guidance on what it takes to be a good Director.
Register for the free of charge (donations accepted) talks by WhatsApp (Jeevan + 6016 471 8072). Zoom link will be provided immediately. For more information on Short+Sweet Festival, click here.
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This World Environment Day webforum has been organized to bring together professionals, practitioners, researchers, and educators to discuss the defining challenge of our time - preventing the extinction of wildlife species. Invited panelists from government organisons and NGOs will provide perspectives and insights on the main drivers of extinction among large mammals and primates with the view to outlining potential interventions. A moderated discussion will follow.
This webinar will be held live on Zoom.
Participation is free but limited. Register here.
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The first in a planned series of online talks by meditation teachers, called the Meditation Cafe. Free of charge. Click here for the link to the zoom call.
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A series of workshop and talks covering different genres of music and relevant musicianship skills and insights, as part of the online Rondo Music Festival. Talks and workshops are open to observers for RM 15 per session or RM 100 for all 8 sessions. Click here for the full schedule and to register.
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The ILHAM Art Show is a triennial exhibition platform to give artists the opportunity to experiment and make new work, and to support and promote contemporary art in Malaysia. Those selected to participate in the ILHAM Art Show will be awarded an art production grant (between RM2,000 – RM8,000) to be put towards the making of their new work.
Applications are open to all artists above the age of 21, living and working in any medium Malaysia. Apply here.
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This special edition of REKA will highlight artists that employ traditional printmaking processes, as well as artists who move across disciplines, using "print" as their foundation, with an emphasis on investigative and exploratory ways of working with the printed image.
Participating artists:
Alaa Shasheet | Ch’ng Kiah Kiean | Choo Beng Teong | ERYN | Esther Geh | Farida Khan-Evans | Ignacio de Juana | Marianne Klerk | Pangrok Sulap | Ralph Kiggell | Sharon Chin | Sumidik | Syarifah Nadhirah | White Bones x Strays
Make an appointment to view the exhibition here or view the full catalogue online here.
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Group indie exhibition featuring Sliz, Kangblabla, Bibichun and others. Free of Charge. For more information check Facebook. During MCO 3.0 this exhibition is open by appointment only. Contact 016 472 2341 to arrange a time.
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Kecik-Kecik Group Show returns for its 2021 edition with over 50 participating artists!
Penang Art District once again collaborates with Hin Bus Depot to bring Malaysian contemporary art to a wider audience by introducing a wide variety of affordable contemporary pieces to grow a strong culture of collecting Malaysian art.
In light of the periodic Movement Control Order, this year, Kecik-Kecik will be conducted online for accessibility while keeping it safe for all artists and collectors.
View the exhibition here.
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An online exhibition venue For the paintings of the members of the Penang Water Colour Society. All are welcome to join the Facebook group here to view and purchase artworks, and participate in the twice monthly online auction.
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DJ Carl Hinds invites you every Sunday for a late afternoon dose of two hours of chilled soul music. The stream starts at 5pm through mixcloud here.
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MEDITATION CLASSES, Online, By appointment
Learn to meditate for peace, calm and inner strength. Classes via zoom, at no cost. For more details and to sign up WhatsApp Helen 013 430 1229.
A community service of Brahma Kumaris Penang.
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COMMUNITY Ongoing
Due to Covid-19 the meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are temporarily suspended. Instead, the Penang AA Group have scheduled several online meetings accessible via Zoom. If you would like more information about the AA Penang online meetings, please call 011 512 31396.
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