Detailed ink drawings

CHARITY Dress, shop, love Stellar Studio B10-06 Soho Empire Shopping Gallery Subang Jaya Selangor Email: [e-mail] TODAY: This event is specially organised for Leonie, an 18-yearold who was diagnosed with cancer in July 2010. It presents popup shops from brands like Stellar by Bono, Thr5t by The Thr5t and Shop at SputnikSweetheart by Ami Schaheera. There will also be a lovely acoustic night featuring an intimate, unplugged performance by Reza Salleh and Liyana Fizi. Admission price for the gig: RM20. The money will go straight to charity. Time: 11am-6pm. The performance begins at 9pm.

PETS Adoption drive Shop In d’ Park Juru Autocity Penang Email: [e-mail] www.mddb-mccp.blogspot.com

AUG 6: Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB Penang) will be holding their first adoption drive of rescued puppies in Penang. Animal lovers can also buy merchandise like T-shirts, badges, pet accessories and donate to their upcoming project of Spaying Action Plan, “1 DAY 1 SPAY” Program. Those wanting to contribute dry and canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food, rice, bleach, soap, shampoo, towels and newspapers can drop them off at the venue as well. Time: 6pm-midnight.

ART Made in phones MinutInit Galleria 3rd Floor, 29B Jln SS 21/37 Damansara Uptown Selangor Email: [e-mail] TODAY & TOMORROW: Come see local and international Mophogs (mobile photographers) showcasing their super-rad photos, short films and artwork made on mobile phones in this Mobile Photography exhibition. There will also be a talk on mobile photography from noon to 4pm today. Admission is free. Time: 10am-10pm.

Art Caged/Uncaged Wei-Ling Contemporary G212 & 213A Ground Floor The Gardens Mall Lingkaran Syed Putra Mid Valley City Kuala Lumpur Tel: [phone] www.weiling-gallery.com TODAY: This group exhibition features nine Malaysian artists, and is inspired by classic birdsinging competitions of yore. The outdoors will be re-created inside the gallery space and artworks will be hung from beams. Also on display is the delightful ink drawings of Toon Hian, who is exhibiting his work for the first time in 30 years. Bring a magnifying glass to uncover the stories within his detailed drawings! Admission is free. Time: 10am to 10pm.

FILM Tropfest The Esplanade George Town Penang Tel: [phone] www.georgetownfestival.com TOMORROW: The closing event of George Town Festival 2011 is a celebration of short films. Tropfest began in 1993 as a screening for 200 people in a cafe in Sydney but has since become the largest platform for short films in the world. The audience will see nine short films, none of which are more than seven minutes long. Admission is free. Time: 9.30pm.

Borneo Eco Film Festival Rainforest Discovery Centre Sandakan Sabah www.beff.co TODAY & TOMORROW: This inaugural annual event showcases a hand-picked selection of ecologically- themed short films from here and abroad. Notable films featured include Trek Through Borneo (Malaysia), The Seasmiths (Malaysia), Saving Planet Earth: Oceans (UK/Malaysia) and GREEN (Indonesia). There will also be workshops conducted by environmental experts and several international award-winning filmmakers. Admission is free. Time: 9am-midnight.

THEATRE Traditional Theatre Series DBKL Theatre Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Kuala Lumpur Tel: [phone] www.klfestival.org.my TODAY & TOMORROW: The final instalment for this series will feature a traditional Chinese Opera today, and a classical Indian dance from the Hindu epic Ramayana tomorrow. Admission is free, but please call the number above to reserve your tickets. Time: 8.30pm-10.30pm on both days.

EXHIBITION 7th Parenthood Expo 2011 Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Hall 1, 2 & 3 Mid Valley Megamall Level 31 Lingkaran Syed Putra Kuala Lumpur Tel: [phone] www.harenet.com.my TODAY & TOMORROW: This annual event is organised for young parents with children who are two to six years old.

There will be live performances, competitions and talks on breastfeeding and post-natal hair loss. Admission is free. Time: 11am-7pm.

WORKSHOP Making a Scene with Thor Kah Hoong Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) Jalan Strachan Sentul Kuala Lumpur Tel: [phone] www.klpac.org AUG 6-OCT 29: Thor has done theatre for 30 years and has been described as Malaysia’s Woody Allen, and is in the same league as the other more mature writers- cum-directors-cum-actors. In 12 weeks, he will teach participants how to write the blueprint for a stage production.

Extract your life experiences, the little profound moments in life that makes a good story.

Course fee: RM500, excluding RM50 for registration. Every Saturday, from 2pm-3.30pm.

LANGUAGE Learn French Quick & Easy Tel: [phone] (Daniel) www.myteacher.co AUG: Want to learn to speak French fast? Under the trainer’s guidance, you will speak the language within a short period of time. Classes are activity-based, more interactive, flexible and informal. Call for details.

TALK Know Your Hepatitis Lotus 1, Level 4 East Wing Building Sunway Medical Centre Jalan Lagoon Selatan Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel: [phone] (Hazel) / [phone] (Sandriana) TODAY: It is estimated that more than 500 million people worldwide are living with either chronic hepatitis B or C. Together, hepatitis B and C represent one of the biggest threats to global health, killing approximately one million people a year. This public forum will be conducted by consultant gastroenterologist Dr Tan Huck Joo. Time: 1.45pm-3pm.

COMEDY Time Out Comedy Thursday Velvet Underground @ Zouk 113, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur Tel: [phone] www.timeoutkl.com AUG 4: Your favourite comedy night returns with Kavin Jay, Rizal V. Geyzel, Augustine, Steve Northcott and Matt Sally. They will get you laughing all night long. Price: RM25, RSVP or purchase tickets online to enjoy discounted passes at just RM15.

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