Take full advantage of having the day off tomorrow by hitting the vino hard at GIA (Thursday night)
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Every Thursday, the lovely GIA Italian restaurant at Sampoerna Strategic Square has a Thirsty Thursday promotion which lets you enjoy free-flow wine for just Rp 249,000++. It’s rare that we take advantage of it though since it usually falls on a “school night” but since tomorrow is a holiday…
Hear acclaimed Dutch pianist Tobias Borsboom tickle the ivories (Saturday)
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Tobias Borsboom is one of the best the best-known young Dutch pianists. In 2015 he toured all the major concert halls of the Netherlands as a soloist in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F with the Dutch Student Orchestra. In 2015, after being nominated twice, he won the prestigious Dutch Classical Talent Award for his solo performance as well as the audience award with his duet partner Piotr Jasiurkowski. Admission to his concert this Saturday at Jakarta’s Dutch cultural center, Erasmus Huis, is free to the public. For more info.
Hear one of Indonesia’s greatest singers take on one of America’s greatest singers
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Tina Simanjuntak is a pop songstress known for her powerful voice and soulful renditions of popular songs. She’s the perfect person to pay tribute to the Queen of Pop, Beyonce. Tina should provide some “Flawless” renditions of Beyonce’s greatest hits at this free concert taking place this Saturday at @america.
Roll the dice and play some board games with Play Jakarta
Play Jakarta is a meetup group for board game enthusiasts who like to share and play new and classic board games while meeting new people. If you have any idea what Settlers of Catan is, this group is probably for you. They regularly hold “Play Date” events where members new and old are invited to come socialize with others, play games and enjoy some good food. “We are open to everyone at any board game abilities. We don’t mind if you’ve never touched a boardgame in your life or if you’re an actual game designer. We will be providing boxes and boxes of games, but also feel free to bring your own, we would really appreciate it. If you want to play a game you’ve never tried before, fear not, we will teach you.” Their next event takes place at Parley Lounge and Grooming in Senayan this Saturday and goes all day from 10am to 8pm. Entry is Rp 50k which also gets you coffee/tea and a snack. For more info check out the the Play Jakarta Meetup page.
Go “Between The Lines” at this exhibition at Galeri Nasional
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Triyadi Guntur Wiratmo’s works mashup classical and contemporary, historical and modern, with the sly juxtapositions – ie what’s between the lines – reveal a sharp wit and biting satire. For more info check out. NOTE: Galeri Nasional will be closed on Friday, April 14.
Enjoy an Easter feast of epic proportions
There are many Easter traditions, but the one we love the best involves stuffing our faces with tons of amazing food at a sumptuous buffet. Almost all of the city’s five-star hotels and many of its restaurants will be holding their own bountiful buffets this Sunday – here are a few we think look especially promising.
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