5 cool things to do in Bali this weekend (July 21-23)

SEMINYAK: Dive into an underwater photography exhibit

Metis Lounge—the swanky French place in Petitenget—is showcasing a pretty awesome looking project called “KOAN.” The exhibition is a fashion underwater photography collection by Pepe Arcos and team, including Mauricio Alpizar, Angie Anggoro, Isabel Dugenest, Katerina Morozova, and Sofia Selina. Cocktail specials will be running from 5:30pm-10pm, while DJ’s Kas and Halim Ardie spin.

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When: Friday, July 21, 7pm-1am
Where: Metis, Jl. Petitenget no. 6
Contact: +62 361 4737 888, lounge@metisbali.com
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SEMINYAK: Get transported back in time with a tribute to Amy Winehouse

Go “back to black” at Bali’s hip jazz club, Paris Cat. The evening will be a full-on tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, with Dee Dice quartet giving you the feels. Early bird tickets are available for Rp 75k/seat.

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When: Friday, July 21, 8pm-2am
Where: Paris Cat Jazz Club, Jl. Petitenget no. 5, 2nd floor
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Contact: hellopariscatjazz@gmail.com, +62 812 3678 9132
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CANGGU: Scope out Bali’s latest smoothie bowl spot at their opening party

It’s not hard to find a smoothie bowl in Bali, especially in Canggu, but we’re always curious to check out the latest development on the smoothie bowl front. If you’re as curious as we are, go to the grand opening party of Bali Bowls & Smoothies in Berawa on Saturday. Free food and drinks until 7:30pm, live acoustic music until 8pm, and an art exhibit by Lotta Waves are what’s on the menu.

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When: Saturday, July 22, from 6:30pm
Where: Bali Bowls & Smoothies, Jl. Segara Perancak (corner of Jl. Pantai Berawa)
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SEMINYAK: Rage day to night at W’s annual summer party

W Bali Seminyak is having its big annual party, SPF Fever Dream. It’s a day to night extravaganza at the iconic Seminyak beachside space, with free entry. This year’s party is a collab with Jakarta designer Fajar P. Domingo, who’s setting the scene of Day Dream vs. Night Dream. International headliners Cristoph and Osunlade will be hitting the decks.

When: Saturday, July 22, 1pm-late
Where: Woobar, W Hotel, Jl. Petitenget
Free entry
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UBUD: Dine for a cause, support one of Bali’s best-regarded charities

Ubud casual fine dining restaurant Bridges is hosting a charity lunch to support local nonprofit, Solemen Indonesia. Solemen is dedicated to helping Bali’s disadvantaged providing immediate and uncomplicated help, which includes medical care, therapy, food, clothing aid, sustainable living promotion, and school sponsorship. Bridges will donate a percentage of sales proceeds from the lunch, while Indonesian-Canadian pianist Ananda Proulx will perform. Guests have the choice between à la carte menu or the restaurant’s famous Indonesian Rijsttafel at a reduced price of IDR200,000++ (instead of IDR270,000++).

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When: Sunday, July 23, 11:30am-3pm
Where: Bridges Bali, Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
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