Rock out with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis & many more at We the Fest (Sat-Sun)
Jakarta’s biggest summer music festival is finally back this weekend with a spectacular lineup including headliners Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mark Ronson, Temper Trap and The 1975. Also be sure to check out some of the amazing local bands hitting the stage including Trees & Wild, Sajama Cut, Polkawars, Naif and the first festival performance by Youtube sensation Rich Chigga. Tickets start at Rp 520k. For more info and tickets go to: http://wethefest.com/
Watch 1965 Indonesian classic “Tiga Dara” gloriously restored for the big screen
“Tiga Dara” (“Three Maidens”) is one of the most beloved films in Indonesian film history, a musical comedy with a decidedly progressive message for its time that still managed to be a critical and financial success (this Wikipedia article gives a great overview of the film’s history and legacy).
For many years, the only original prints of the film were in terrible condition due to age, wear and tear. Fortunately, the current owners of “Tiga Dara”, SA Films, arranged for it to be restored by an Italian film laboratory last year at great expense – restoration work included the reinsertion of lost scenes using extant copies of the film – and transferred it into ultra 4k resolution. The restored masterpiece will be shown for a brief period of time at select 21 Cinemas, including those in Plaza Senayan and Pondok Indah Mall. This is a very rare opportunity for fans of classic Indonesian cinema to experience it on the big screen. For screening times and more info go to 21 Cineplex’s website.
Celebrate the power of pop culture at Popcon Asia
Billed as the “biggest pop culture convention in Asia”, Popcon is a celebration of comics, games, toys, films, animations and the hardworking creatives who make them. This year’s convention will feature such renowned artists as Stanley Lau, Ross Tran and Lius Lasahido. There will also be plenty of masterclasses and workshops for those looking to sharpen their creative skills, including a session with Oscar-winning director of photography Russell Carpenter. Of course there will be plenty of exhibitors from whom you can purchase rare toys, comics and memorabilia as well. Popcon Asia is taking place all weekend at the Jakarta Convention Center and daily tickets are Rp 65k. For more info go to http://2016.popconasia.com/
Get groovy All Night Long with Bill Brewster & Dicky Trisco (Saturday)
If you’re looking for a hip dance party this weekend, the place to go is the Goods Diner on Saturday night. Bill Brewster from the UK knows how to work a crowd with a mastery of genres ranging from funky big-room underground house to trip hop, while Dicky Trisco, as his name suggests, plays tricked out discotheque tunes that’ll keep your feet happy.
Celebrate Independence early by chowing down on some of Indonesia’s best produce at Potato Head’s Sunday Farmer’s Market
Indonesia’s 71st Independence day is coming up next week, so why not celebrate a little early by sampling some great local produce and artisanal handmade goods at Potato Head in Pacific Place. Potato Head also does some great brunch dishes if you want to have some nosh after your shopping. For more info check out the FB event page.
