5 cool things to do in Bali this weekend (May 26-28)

NUSA DUA: Jam at the Bali Blues Festival

Catch the blues this weekend at the 3rd Bali Blues Festival down by the sea in Nusa Dua. The event will feature Indonesian artists as well as various international bands. Tickets come in one-day or two-day options and can be purchased in a bundle with a t-shirt (1D Rp200k, 2D Rp300k).

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When: May 26-27, 5pm-11pm
Where: Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua
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CANDIDASA: Help clean up Candidasa with Trash Hero

If you’re up in the Candidasa area, help give back to the community and join up with Trash Hero for their special one-year anniversary cleanup. The non-profit works in the community with weekly cleanups and ongoing projects to clear out existing waste and reduce future waste through education and outreach.

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When: Friday, May 26, 6:30am-8am
Where: Parkir Umu Batumadeg, Candidasa, post post TNI AL Candidasa
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CANGGU: Hit a rock and roll bar for some live music

It’s a music-packed weekend at Gimme Shelter Bali, legend Made J’s rock and roll joint in the Gu. You could’ve even started rocking out on Tuesday, since there’s a non-stop lineup from Tuesday all the way to Sunday of live music at this rocker haven. Check this swinging place out if you’re ready to dip your toes into Indonesia’s raw rock scene.

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When: Tuesday-Saturday, May 23-27, 7pm-3am
Where: Gimme Shelter Bali, Jl. Lingkar Nalayan, Batu Bolong, Canggu
Free entry
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SEMINYAK: Shut the weekend out with some legendary cocktails

Close out your weekend with a bang at one of Seminyak’s buzziest new joints, Bikini. To make things even more interesting, the bar will be ‘taken over’ by Raka Ambaraw, owner and mixologist of Locavore’s new hot spot, The Night Rooster. Expectations are high here for the three drinks of that will be served up, as Ambaraw is known for playing with premium spirits and local ingredients, like Bikini’s own head mixologist, Arey Barker. Get there early, first drink is apparently on the house.

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When: Sunday, May 28, 7pm-10pm
Where: Bikini Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kayu Cendana no. 6, Seminyak
Free entry
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CANGGU: Tuck into Caribbean barbecue and boogie

If low key’s more your style, then head over on Sunday arvo to Canggu’s self-proclaimed ‘epicenter of the emerging food and fashion scene’ for a bbq followed by dancing. Brand-spanking-new Jamaican barbecue joint, Charcoal Soul, is popping up at the Love Anchor Complex and sharing the stage with Koh for an evening of bbq ribs, jerk chicken, slow smoked beef shin, pork belly—along with veggie-friendly options like jerk tofu tempe burger—with DJ-ing by the Koh crew.

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When: Sunday, May 28, 5pm
Where: Love Anchor Boutique Complex, Batu Bolong, Canggu
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