May Happenings In Kuala Lumpur

MAY 4-11, SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA CHINESE SEAL CARVING AND CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTING EXHANGE EXHIBITION Time: 11am - 6pm Venue: Wisma SGM, Jalan Bukit Bintang Details: Call 03-21412003 MAY 9-18, RANDAI KASIH MENANTI - THE MUSICAL A post modern approach to a Minangkabau classic. Randai Kasih Menanti reveals the dark secret of an island and a mothers hopes for her sons return. A spectacular performance combining the elements of song, dance, music, martial arts and acting. Randai Kasih Menanti the Mu. Time: 3 pm, 8:30pm Venue: Panggung Sari, National Theatre Details: Call 03-40265558 MAY 11-31, ANTHONY CHAN SAI WENG - LANGKAWI GEOPARK Solo exhibition by established abstract painter Anthony Chan Sai Weng showcasing 30 new paintings in oils on linen from 2007/8 Time: Open:9am-6m Mon-Sat/Closed: Sun and Public Holiday Venue: NN Gallery, 53A & 56 Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Ampang Hilir, Details: Call 03-42706588 MAY 13-JUNE 2, LIVE ANIMALS INSIDE! Exhibition by photographer Azril Ismail. Azril sees his photographs as being very much ‘alive’ as they are so much a part of his life that they ‘co-exist’ within his life, and thus have to be handled/treated with care and love. Venue: Wei-ling Gallery 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields Time: Mon-Fri,12-7pm, Sat 10-5pm. Closed Sundays. Details: 03-22601106/07, 0123025302 MAY 18-JUNE 1, SHIFTING BOUNDARIES This is an annual charity art exhibition under the Art for Nature theme. It explores how the boundaries that we have extended for short-term gains are at the expense not just of other species, but of our own long term survival. Venue : Rimbun Dahan Gallery, Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang, Selangor Time: Sat and Sun: 10am - 6pm (Weekdays: By appointment) Admission: Free MAY 19 - JUNE 30, REFRESHING JOURNEY This is a solo exhibition by artist Yeoh Eng Peng featuring the artist's debut into the art scene. Venue: Dong Zen Gallery, FoGuang temple, Jenjarom, Selangor Time: From 10am daily Admission: Free MAY 28-JUNE 15, RAMLEE THE MUSICAL A musical about the life of the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, musician extraordinaire. Time: 3 pm, 8:30pm Venue: Panggung Sari, National Theatre Details: Call 03-40265558 TILL JULY 4, WOMEN IN ISLAM Muslim women have occupied positions of power for as long as Islam has existed. This ranges from the trading might of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khatija, to the more formal position of the 12th century Yemeni ruler, Malika Arwa. The Qur’an alludes to women of power from as long ago as the Queen of Sheba. In more recent times, the political leadership of Islamic states such as Pakistan and Bangladesh has drawn heavily on the female half of the population. The exhibition Faith & Power: Women in Islam explores a rich history that has often been overlooked. Examining the lives of these women, and attitudes to them, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is also able to provide a physical dimension with artefacts from distant times and places. Jewellery, clothing and the accoutrements of power bring new vigour to the lives of forgotten queens, consorts and wielders of influence from behind the throne. Venue: Islamic Arts Museum, Jalan Lembah Perdana (next to National Mosque) Time: Mondays to Sundays and Public Holidays: 10am - 6pm Entrance: By tickets, purchasable at the museum entrance/ Details: Call 03-22742020 To have your events listed, contact us. Listing is FREE