By Lifestyle Editor
Photo: courtesy of Wardrobe Privato
From attending style talk, watching ballet, or streaming Harvard Kenney School's webinar, this is GC’s roundup of the classy things to do in April 2023, for a man of sophistication and refined taste.
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For rock fans
30 March - 2 Apr @KLPAC
Let’s Rock 3 (klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser)
Co-presented by The Actors Studio and Seni Teater Rakyat, the popular concert series returns after four years and brings together 60 dynamic and talented musicians and performers on one stage.
Come and headbang to all the hit rock songs from the 80s to the New Millennium by Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Ed Sheeran, Christina Perri, Jason Mraz and more. From folk rock to grunge, industrial rock to alternative, theyve got it all.
For tickets, click here
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For art lovers
1 April @Suma Orientalis Fine Art, Damansara Heights
Meet The Artist: Ricardo Chavez Tovar - The Subtle Harmony Of A Dead End
Built on the subject of the sacred feminine, Ricardo’s body of work is a crystal of philosophical metaphysics, the unpredictability of results and the itchy questioning of alchemist transmutation of light into visual form for storytelling. Immersed in the air of mystique, his mixed media and installation works induce the viewers into an inner exploration and awaken them to a delightful resonance.
For more info, click here
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For noble cause
Blood Donation
2 April @ Pusat Darah Negara
Blood is often needed in surgical cases, accident victims, treating leukemia patients, cancer, thalassemia, heart disease, complications of bleeding during childbirth, haemophilia and other conditions.
However, the national blood supply has been running into critical deficiency issues with the Covid-19 pandemic placing pressure on Malaysia’s healthcare systems as blood donation drives and centres ground to a halt during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
As the Health Ministry sent out pleas to Malaysians to come donate blood while rationing blood supplies to alleviate the shortage, there is little reprieve as supplies continue to diminish.
The Health Ministry has also joined in the call for blood donors, pleading for Malaysians to help them save the lives of others.
This is a noble cause for everyone to come forward to donate blood at an immediate rate at the National Blood Center or a nearby blood bank.
For more info, click HERE.
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For sharp-dressed men (or aspire to be)
Style Talk: Dressing the Man
8 April @ Wardrobe Flagship Boutique, Bangsar
Malaysian made to measure and bespoke menswear Wardrobe Privato will be organising an intimate session of 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 event series on "𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧".
Various aspects of fundamental gentlemen dressing will be shared, including the art of gentleman’s dressing, the quintessential trends, timeless classics, and tips for creating a versatile wardrobe from the expert in the industry.
To register, click here
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For nostalgia movies
All That Glitz & Glamour On The Silver Screen
7 April @ PJPAC
Movieland. The silver screen. “Light, “Camera” and “Action.” Take a musical trip through yesteryears’ movies and relive the magic of signature song and dance hits of the Mandarin Golden Oldies era (1930s-1960s) when the cinemascopes of opulent Shanghai and the flourishing city of Hong Kong reigned supreme.
Shaw Brothers and Cathay Cinema spearheaded the musical genres on the silver screens, reaching far into the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Enjoy a sumptuous visual feast of signature songs and dance tunes – popularized by Zhou Xuan, Bai Guang, Li Xianglan, Yao Lee, Lin Dai, Ge Lan, etc. – from the days of black-and-white films to the contemporary films in technicolor.
For tickets, click here
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For personal development
Saying No with Confidence, an Online Public Speaking Workshop by Harvard Kennedy School
12 April @ Zoom
How can you say "no" to a boss, friend, or important stakeholder while keeping your relationship intact? In this interactive workshop, learn a finely-tuned 3-step process that will help you connect with your own source of strength in order to confidently and diplomatically say no to a request or demand.
Participants will bring a real-life scenario, craft, and practice their own responses, and leave with greater confidence and skill that they can immediately apply to their most important professional situations.
Registration is free. To register, click here
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For wealth management
Malaysia Wealth Management Forum 2023
12 April @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hubbis will assemble a set of genuine wealth management experts, as well as specialists on digital transformation, investment migration, tax and trusts, and other key topics on April 12 in KL. Together they will pinpoint these, and many more key evolutionary developments and trends and they will, of course, zoom in on the significant potential that Malaysia’s wealth management market offers onshore and offshore competitors.
To register, click here
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For pop, soul and jazz lover
The Music of Stevie Wonder by Clinton Jerome
20 April - 21 April @ Bobo KL
KL’s coolest it-boy in the music landscape Clinton Jerome returns to the BoboKL stage with his killer range and chops – this time in a tribute to living legend American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.
For tickets, click here
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For eccentric mind
The World of Tim Burton
21 March - 30 July @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
The exhibition features numerous works from Tim Burton’s early ages to the most recent project across mediums of sketches, paintings, drawings, photographs, maquettes and puppets he used for his film works, and life-sized sculptures. Along with the artist’s signature figure of Balloon Boy at the entrance of the exhibition are numerous, remarkable sculptures that were newly designed specifically for the exhibition.
For tickets, click here
Picture: Bernie Ng
For elegant movements
Ballet Illuminations
14 April - 16 April @ KLPAC
Singapore Ballet (formerly known as Singapore Dance Theatre) will be presenting an internationally renowned triple bill production of classical and contemporary ballets, including Schubert Symphony by Choo-San Goh, Evening Voices by Tim Rushton, and Theme and Variations by George Balanchine. Two of the works, Schubert Symphony and Evening Voices, will be premiering in Malaysia for the first time.
For tickets, click here
Picture: Damansara Performing Arts Centre - DPAC
For imaginative minds
I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron
28 April - 30 April @ DPAC
In conjunction with DPAC 10th anniversary. “I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron”, presented by Macao Creative Links, Music Picnic and in association with Point View Art will on stage in Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) in this 28 - 30 April.
Named after one of Xu's most famous poems, the powerful yet haunting performance features Canadian composer and performer Njo Kong Kie transforming the poems into song. Together with voice, piano, theatre and video imagery, the performance acts as a contemplative landscape – encouraging all to remember the resilience of those who endure brutal working conditions while protesting against economic injustice. Secure your seats fast as this critically acclaimed work takes over DPAC for three-night only in Malaysia as part of its Southeast Asia tour.
The performance will be performed in Chinese with Chinese and English surtitles.
For tickets, click here