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Fight for the future at Feminist Fest (Saturday and Sunday)
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Jakarta’s feminist community is building on the success and widespread coverage of March’s Jakarta’s Women’s March with a festival in which speakers and attendees will be able to openly discuss the biggest issues facing women in Indonesia today. With the theme “The Future is Feminist”, the festival will feature panels, workshops and classes covering topics such as the depiction of women in the media, gender-based violence, reproductive and sexual health, sexual orientation and gender identity, eco-feminism and public policy.
Speakers at the event will include Hera Diani (veteran journalist and co-founder of The Magdalene) KH Husein Muhammad (the Commissioner of the National Commission on Violence Against Women), actress Hannah Al-Rashid, Yuli Rustinawati (head of LGBT-rights advocacy group Arus Pelangi), Sindi Putri (advocacy coordinator at the Indonesia AIDS Coalition) and many more.
The festival is specifically targeting young people who are interested in joining the feminist movement and the struggle to achieve gender equality and fulfill women’s rights in Indonesia. It is taking place this Saturday and Sunday at PSKD 1 High School in Senen, Central Jakarta. Tickets are Rp 100,000 for students and Rp 150,000 for the general public. For a schedule of events and more information, check out the Feminist Fest website.
Sip on free-flow cocktails made by one of London’s best mixologists at the Fairmont (Friday Night)
Award-winning mixologist Witek Wojaczek from the legendary Beaufort Bar at The Savoy, London will be taking over the Fairmont Hotel’s Barong Bar on Friday night to entice guests with free-flow of his signature cocktails starting at 8pm. The elegant event also promises live jazz, cigar rollers, and the full red carpet treatment for guests. The price is Rp 788,000++. For more information check out Fairmont.com/jakarta/special-offers/other-offers/barong-bar-take-over.
Find the perfect plaything at Battle of the Toys 2017 (Saturday and Sunday)
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Jakarta is home to tons of hardcore toy collectors (and amazingly talented toy designers) and for them, Battle of the Toys is one of the biggest events of the year. Taking place this year at the JIExpo Kemayoran, this year’s edition of BOTT will feature tons of vendors selling hard-to-find collectibles as well as gaming tournaments, famous guest cosplayers from around the region and Zero Battle Royale, one of Jakarta’s biggest cosplay competitions. Tickets are Rp 65,000 at the door. For more information check out the BOTT Facebook page.
Listen to an amazing lineup of incredible Indonesian indie acts at the Kepencet Music Festival (Saturday and Sunday)
Fans of Indonesian indie music and those who want to take a deep dive into the scene should come out to Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem this weekend to check out some of the country’s best rockers, including The S.I.G.I.T., Stars and Rabbit, Naif and Barasuara. Also on the lineup are some fantastic DJs including House Cartel and Diskopantera. Gates open at 2pm and tickets at Rp 100,000 at the door. For more info check out sindhenapp.com/kepencet-music-festival.
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Watch the much-anticipated Mayweather vs McGregor match on the big screen
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Most people expect Sunday’s hugely hyped boxing bout between undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather and UFC star Conor McGregor to be a blow out with Mayweather easily taking the match. But the possibility that McGregor could somehow pull off an improbable upset victory is why fight fans throughout Jakarta are going to be up early on Sunday to watch this one. Lots of sports bars in Jakarta are going to open early to screen the event, but McGettigan’s in Mega Kuningan gets our vote thanks to their massive screens and (optional) breakfast buffet package with free-flow beer and cocktails for Rp 355,000. Even if the fight’s a total bust, at least you can get seriously drunk before noon.
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