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Live theatre is back, the Hin Bus Depot market returns, and you can enjoy in-person cooking classes, and exhibitions. The George Town Festival goes online and there are many other virtual talks and workshops too. If you don’t already subscribe to receive the weekly email click here to subscribe.
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Improv LAH returns for another night of improvised comedy online! Tune in and give suggestions! The comedians will have to use them on the spot...Watch on Facebook live here or on YouTube here.
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penangpac reopens after lockdown with a socially-distanced live show. 6 comedies, 60 minutes, 2 actors,
1 meter apart, a good mixture of award winning plays and well-received plays, directed by Fa Abdul. Only 33 seats per show. Buy tickets (RM 65 per person) here.
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Artist-designer-researcher Kamal Sabran explores Malay classic pop songs, together with Russian visual artist Arina Kokoreva, Malaysian model Tuti Noor, musicians from the US, Malaysia and Russia, and choreographers from Italy and Malaysia. The performance will be live-streamed on George Town Festival’s Facebook page here.
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The Art Gallery in Pulau Tikus has a solo exhibition by Jansen Chow, City Impressions. View the exhibition virtually here and/or visit in person, Friday to Sunday 2pm to 5pm, other times by appointment by emailing here.
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An exhibit put together by a group of creatives to support each other financially during this pandemic crisis. Featuring works by artists like Bibichun, Sattama, IMMJN, Cara, Sydney Lee, Trexus and a few others.
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How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected the dance industry and international collaborations between dance practitioners, and what is the future of dance companies in light of canceled tourings and potentially restrictive travel for the foreseeable future? Laurence Olivier Award recipient choreographer Eastman – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, critically acclaimed dancer/choreographer Shaun Parker of Shaun Parker & Company and the “father” of Malaysia’s dance scene Joseph Victor Gonzales of ASK Dance Company come together to answer these questions and more.. The discussion will be live-streamed on Facebook here.
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The last of a series of nine free online workshops by local artists via zoom. One subject, nine media. Learn to create a digital bamboo orchid with sumidik. The full list of workshops is at the end of this email and you can watch the live stream of past workshops on the Open Studios Penang Facebook page here. Zoom link here.
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“Armour and Skin” was premiered to critical acclaim at George Town festival 2019. A musical masterpiece by HANDS Percussion Malaysia and Gamelan Yuganada, GTF 2020 is bringing it back online for one week on their Facebook page here and YouTube channel here.
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The Hin Bus Depot Sunday market is back, with social distancing and SOPs in place. A reduced but still vibrant market place of the products of local entrepreneurs, crafters, artisans, with indoor busking by local musicians, and the relaxed vibe we love. More details on their Facebook page here.
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COOKING CLASSES, Tropical Spice Garden, Sunday 5th and Tuesday 7th July 10am-12pm
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Joe Sidek, former director of the George Town festival, chats with leading luminaries from the world of theatre about their experiences during lockdown, their future plans and their experiences of George Town. Featuring famed theatre director Roysten Abel of Can & Abel Theaters, internationally-touring theatre practitioner Deborah Leiser-Moore of Tashmadada and Saw Teong Hin, award-winning film & theatre director. The discussion will be live-streamed on Facebook here.
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Indoor busking is permitted under the RMCO so D’Loovi’s has brought back its weekly open mic & jam session for musicians to come along and busk while you eat and drink. D’Loovis is at 24 Lebuh Melayu. More details on the Facebook page here.
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George Town Festival showcases local cultural performances of Teochew opera, Kuda Kepang dance, tabla, sitar and more live on their Facebook page here.
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Learn more about gender bias, how to recognise it at work, and how it impacts the hiring and promotion of women. Register for the free of charge Zoom meeting here.
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Warrior Fitness now offers coach-led training both outdoors and via Zoom from Mondays-Saturdays. Our training system is designed and planned for all fitness levels. All people are welcome. Imagine being fitter and healthier and while also feeling better than ever. Now is the right time; do come and join us.
For more details on the schedule and how to join WhatsApp 018-2827567 or email here.
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Hosted by #MYWriters Penang, the weekly write-ins at LUMA allow writers to gather in one place with their laptops or notebooks and set aside time to do some serious writing. More details on their Facebook page here.
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Penang veteran rocker Raggy performs live on YouTube here,Uptempo country, folk, blues, pop, reggae and rock.
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Penang based DJ JuaKali takes you on a musical journey around the world to show solidarity with all those helping to flatten the curve and escape from your lock down. Beats from around the world perfectly mixed during a live DJ set. Check him out spinning vinyl live on Facebook here or watch and listen at your pleasure here.
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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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Comedians discuss the latest in superhero news. Of course, comics love comics! Hosted by Garu and Watson, two stand-up comedians with their roots in the Malaysian ACG (Animation, Comics, Games) scene, the show features a series of guest comedians and artists, all of whom are longtime fans of superheroes. Watch on Facebook live here or on YouTube here.
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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 +60 111 240 1654.
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