Bali Weekend Guide: 5 cool things to do on the island (Oct. 6-8)

KUTA: Kuta Beach Festival

Kuta’s going to be even more bustling than usual this weekend with the Kuta Beach Festival, which is free entry. Featuring live music from a number of local bands, a kite festival, a car show, surfing contest, as well as booths selling food and other goodies, there’s going to be a lot going on Bali’s most famous beach.

When: Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8, start from 10am
Where: Halfway Kuta Beach
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NUSA DUA: Batik Festival

In honor of the beautiful art of Indonesian batik, the Ayodya is hosting its second-annual batik-dedicated festival. Entry is free to the festival in the resort’s grand ballroom. On the second night, there’s a cocktail and gala dinner with a 14-course Rijsttafel with 14 courses for IDR1.250 nett (US$92), including free-flow beverages. On the final day, there’s a buffet dinner and fashion show; entry is IDR250k (US$18.50).

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When: Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct .8, 10am to 10pm
Where: Ayodya Resort Bali
Reservations: +62-(0) 361 771102 extension #4002 or +62-(0) 811 3975-790; email pr@ayodyaresortbali.com

UBUD: Bali Vegan Festival

The Bali Vegan Festival is back for another year of celebrating animals, the environment, and the earth, open to vegans and the vegan-curious. While passes are required for festival events at Paradiso Ubud and Taksu, entry will be free to the “Vegan Village,” which will host yoga classes, entertainment, a vegan marketplace, and film screenings.

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When: Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8
Where: Paradiso Ubud, Jl. Goutama, Taksu Spa & the Vegan Village (Ubud Soccer Field)
Tickets: 1-day pass (IDR600k; US$45), 3-day pass (IDR1.7 million; US$126)
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NUSA DUA: ‘Funtastic Four’ Brunch

Spice up your Sunday brunch this weekend and get a taste of MasterChef with four chefs presenting special signature dishes: Ben Ungermann (Runner Up MasterChef Australia 2017), Ben Bullock (MasterChef Australia Contestant 2017), Juna (Indonesian MasterChef Judge and Restaurateur), and Alessandro Molini – Italian Chef (The Westin Resort Nusa Dua). Brunch is IDR450k++ (US$33) Perfect for families since kids eat free.

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When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 11:30am-3pm
Where: Prego, Westin Resort Nusa Dua
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SEMINYAK: Sea Vu Play market

Go for a browse or get some shopping done at the Sunday Market put on by Sea Vu Play. DJs on the decks, tarot readers, tattoo corner, kids activities—there’s something for everyone.

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When: Sunday, Oct. 8, open from 2pm
Where: Sea Vu Play, Jl. Petitenget