Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival
The annual Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival, which holds the title of the largest jazz festival in Asia, is back at the Jakarta International Expo center this weekend for its 15th edition. The massive lineup features a plethora of critically acclaimed Indonesian and international musicians. This year’s headliners include the legendary American rock band Toto, Indian-American songstress Raveena and Grammy-nominated artist H.E.R. For the complete lineup, ticket purchases and more info.
Indonesian Women Artists: Into The Future
This exhibition at Galeri Nasional features the works of 21 of Indonesia’s most exciting female artists. In addition to the exhibition of works, which goes on until March 16, there will also be related discussions and curator’s tours.
Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Gedung A, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14 Jakarta Pusat
Big Bad Wolf Book Sale
Always highly anticipated by bibliophiles, Big Bad Wolf is billed as the world’s largest traveling book sale and features a massive selection of both local and import books, many of which have been heavily discounted. For those of you who could literally spend all night scouring for hidden gems among piles of books, you can do exactly that at BBW — the sale is open nonstop, 24 hours a day, for 280 straight hours nonstop until it ends on March 11. For more info
Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Jl. BSD Grand Boulevard No.1, BSD City, Pagedangan, Tangerang, Banten.
Fail Night! (Friday)
They say failure is a better teacher than success. In that spirit (and the spirit of similar events such as Fuck Up Nights — one of which is also taking place in Jakarta on Friday) comes this event at @america on Friday, which will feature a number of high-achieving Indonesians sharing how some of their lowest lows turned into their greatest successes. Event is from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and entrance is free! For more info
@america, Pacific Place, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Senayan, Jakarta Selatan.
Rising Stars Classical Concert (Sunday)
Presented by the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra, this concert will feature some of Indonesia’s rising young classical musicians taking on pieces by Haydn, Schubert and Mendelssohn. Tickets start at Rp 100k. For more info
J.S. Bach Recital Hall Calvin Tower 24th Floor Jl. Industri Blok B 14 Kav. 1 Jakarta Pusat, 10720
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