Examine the interplay between pottery and painting at Arti & Siobhan (Until Saturday)
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A very unique cross-cultural and cross-medium art exhibition featuring the works of Indian potter Arti Gidwani and English painter Siobhan King. Only open to the public until Saturday at 6pm. For more information.
Head to Bintaro to hear a bevy of great indie bands (Saturday)
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If you’re a fan of Indonesian indie rock, the FND Indie Music Festival should be right up your alley (FND stands for Fun No Drugs, so you know it’ll be fun). The Rp 95k ticket lets you see a lineup loaded with great bands including The S.I.G.I.T., Mocca and Kelompok Penerbang Roket. For more info and tickets.
Get a feminist perspective on popular media at “The Pop Culture Impact” (Saturday morning)
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The day after Hari Kartini will see a discussion in which a number of notable speakers (including Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media, who will be Skypeing in from America) will take a critical look at some of the “no good trends in music, film, television, and advertising that harm girls and women”. For more info.
Hear famed Hungarian pianist Adam Gyorgy in concert (Sunday)
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Ádám György is a one of Hungary’s most celebrated pianists, having played at many of the world’s greatest concert venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall. He’ll be performing with Jakarta’s own Aula Symphony Orchestra for a very special show this Sunday. Tickets start at Rp 300l (Rp 150k for students). For more info.
Bust a drum and bass groove at Phunktion (Saturday night)
Phunktion is Jakarta’s longest running drum and bass night (yes, there have been 120 previous editions of Phunktion) and is known as the party to go to if you really want to just feel the beat and move your feet. This time it’s taking place at Colosseum’s “Into the Void” room (not within the main club). For more info.
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