Get your dance on at Djakarta Warehouse Project (Friday & Saturday)
Now in its 7th year, the biggest dance music festival in Indonesia has attracted many of the biggest DJs on the planet to be a part of this year’s incredible lineup. And that’s no exaggeration, many of the headliners, such as Armin Van Buuren and Tiësto, both of whom have been named #1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine multiple times. With other amazing acts including Major Lazer and the first Asian appearance of Skrillex and Diplo’s joint project Jack Ü, anybody with any interest in EDM needs to be at JI Expo this weekend. Check out our preview for more info.
Watch Ariel perform [music] live! (Friday night)
A musical legend of a different sort will be performing tonight. Noah, the new name of the band formed by Ariel after he got out of prison for his infamous celebrity sex tape case, will be performing at Foundry 8 tonight as part of Global TV’s Afterhours Music Program. If you like alternative pop rock or just want to gawk at Indonesia’s most famous sex criminal, the gig starts at 7pm and tickets are Rp 250k.
Get your local bling at Swag Escape in Grand Indonesia
If you’re looking for something cool, unique and locally made for that special someone this holiday season, the Swag Escape pop-up market at Grand Indonesia might be your best bet. With tons of trendy local boutiques showing off their wares, you’re sure to find something appealing, and even if you don’t you can at least stuff your face with tasty treats from the numerous food stalls.
May The Force be with you at Senayan City
Tis the season for Star Wars! With just one week until “The Force Awakens” come out, geek fever has taken over Jakarta and the besst place to let your inner Jedi out this weekend is Senayan City, which is holding a huge Star Wars exhibit this month. You can buy a wide variety of cool SW merch, play the new “Star Wars: Battleground” game and take your photo in front of amazing props like a full-sized Tie Fighter!
Eat drink and be merry Mediterranean style at Mama Rosy’s “Notte Mediterranea” (Friday night)
Mama Rosy is generally considered one of Jakarta’s best Italian restaurants and the monthly “Notte Mediterranea” event shows why people love it so much. For Rp 250k you get access to an all-you-can-eat buffet plus one drink, but what really makes this a great deal is the fact that all drinks after, including wine, spirits and imported beers, are only Rp 50k! Based on past experience, the food and crowd should be fantastic and dancing will almost certainly break out at some point.
