Dig into 20 varieties of the “King of Fruit” at Blok M’s Durian Fair! (Feb 27-Mar 6)
Yes, the day that you have been waiting for (or dreading) is almost here! Durian Fair 2016 begins this Saturday in Blok M, and fans of the famous/infamous stinky deliciousness of durian will be able to get their hands on 20 different varieties of what many consider to be “the king of fruits” (and what others consider to be a toxic hazard). Check out our full preview.
Monkey around at the Oriental Circus (Feb 27-Mar 27)
Established in 1967, Oriental Circus Indonesia (OCI) is the country’s oldest circus group. Their latest production, “Hanoman the Dreamer”, not only features the famous Monkey King but also an assortment of local and European acrobats performing classic circus stunts. They’ll be performing multiple shows every weekend at Pondok Indah Kapuk’s Hype Festival grounds. Tickets start at Rp 100k. For more info: http://orientalcircusindonesia.com/
Get high on yoga
Some people need motivation to get up for an early morning yoga session, so how about adding some spectacular sights to your stretching? “Yoga in the Skye” will have you posing in front of Skye’s amazing view of the city from the 56th floor of Menara BCA for a uniquely body and mind stretching experience. If you need a little more motivation, a healthy gourmet breakfast is included in the price!
Learn all about ancient Indonesian fashion at the “Meditation in Batik” workshop (Saturday)
Batik is an integral part of Indonesian heritage and most of us have more than a few batik adorned pieces of clothing in our closets. This workshop at Coworkinc is not only a chance to get to learn all about the batik making process, but also the spiritual philosophy behind it.
Get jiggy with it at “Peaches and Cream” (Saturday night)
Yes, there may be big name international DJs in town or more underground events this weekend, but for a surefire fun night at the club, Potato Head Garage’s monthly “Peaches and Cream” hip hop nights always deliver. P&C always packs the Garage’s huge venue with revelmakers who aren’t afraid to get down and groovy, so get there a bit early if you don’t want to wait in line to join the fun.
