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Heads up, standup comedy lovers! Prepare to laugh your hearts out, as Asian-American comedienne Atsuko Okatsuka is bringing her first international tour to Kuala Lumpur this July!

Happening on July 25 at the HGH Convention Centre, Okatsuka’s “Full Grown” tour is set to delight fans with standup sets featuring her hilarious punchlines, eccentric humour, and that iconic bowl cut.

Aside from Kuala Lumpur, the “The Intruder” star will also bring her inaugural Asia tour to Hong Kong on July 20, Singapore on July 23, and Jakarta on July 26. She is also set to stage performances in cities across Australia and New Zealand from July to August.

Pre-sale tickets to her Kuala Lumpur show are now available via LOL Asia’s website, with prices starting at RM158. Meanwhile, regular tickets will go on sale starting May 11 at 10 AM.

Okatsuka rose to popularity in 2022 through her debut standup special on HBO, “The Intruder,” which was listed in Vulture’s “Best Comedy Specials of 2022.” She is also the woman behind the popular #DropChallenge on the Internet.

To learn more about Okatsuka’s inaugural international tour, visit LOL Asia’s website.

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Good Vibes Festival, one of Malaysia’s biggest music festivals, has announced its return this year.

Slated to take place from July 20 to 21 at the Resorts World Awana, this year’s Good Vibes Festival marks its 11th iteration.

This follows the festival’s controversial 10th anniversary run last year, which was cancelled due to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy’s on-stage kiss with bandmate Ross MacDonald during the band’s headlining set, violating the country’s anti-LGBT laws.

This year's lineup includes headliners Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, American rapper and producer Russ, Colombian act J Balvin, and South Korean DJ Peggy Gou. They will be joined by various artists from in and out of Asia, including South Korea's Bibi, Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, Filipina singer Ylona Garcia, and Malaysia's very own Talitha., among other names.

Tickets will be available starting May 10 via Ticketmelon, with prices ranging from RM290 to RM1,050.

Launched in 2013, Good Vibes Festival’s inaugural edition was first staged at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor. Previous editions featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including Ellie Goulding, SZA, Lorde, CL, and Jackson Wang.

To get the latest updates on Good Vibes Festival 2024, visit its website or follow its Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) pages.

Are you thinking of starting your own coffee shop soon or have a passion for baking pastries and making a good cup of joe? We got you. The biggest café and beverage event is back in Malaysia, and this might be your chance to follow your dreams!

Happening on May 23-25 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the International Café and Beverage Show (ICBS) 2024 will gather the café community in Malaysia to showcase artisan food, beverage, and café products.

Guests can expect to see and discover various products like baking items and ingredients, coffee machines, packaging, and more, along with pastries, coffees, and teas for everyone to try. Aside from that, the event will present an exciting lineup of activities where you can learn everything there is to know about the café and beverage world.

Whether you’re a business owner or a barista, you’ll surely love checking out the Coffee Conference or Roasters Village. The talk will allow attendees to learn from industry leaders about the newest trends and products in the café world.

Meanwhile, at the Roasters Village, they can discover the finest beans from local and international producers. Did we also mention that there are training courses as well? Check out the programs here.

The show is open to trade visitors from May 23 to 24, while public visitors can enter on May 25. Register here today.

After nine long years, the world-renowned GuoGuang Opera Company is making its comeback in Malaysia with the premiere of the top Peking opera, “Jingju Magic – Love & Bewilderment,” this July!

To be staged from July 12 to 14 at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), the play will feature an enchanting tale based on the literary classic “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”

It will be composed of two double bills: “Zhuangzi Tests His Wife,” "Lu Wenlong,” “The Death of Zhou Yu,” and “Guiying’s Accusation of Wang Kuei at the Temple.” These plays will be performed with both English and Mandarin surtitles by a total of 29 actors, catering to both local and international audiences.

To captivate its viewers, the opera also employs martial arts combat scenes and lavish stage set-ups, among many other surprises.

Super early bird tickets are available from now until May 31, with prices starting at RM48. Meanwhile, early bird tickets, with prices starting at RM58, will be available throughout June. Regular tickets will be available starting July 1 and will range from RM68 to RM188. To buy tickets, click here.

To know more about “Jingju Magic – Love & Bewilderment” and its show times, visit KLPAC’s website.

Party people, we’ve got some exciting news for you! Sunset by NEON is hosting an all-techno festival and it’s their first in Malaysia. Happening on May 4 and 5 at Genting Highlands, the epic event will feature an exciting lineup of DJs.

The Saturday party lineup will be headlined by the German DJ Boris Brejcha with electro, breakbeat, and IDM beats. Performing on Day 1, DJs Victor Goh, Julia Deychuk, and more will also be firing up the stage with sick beats!

Meanwhile, partygoers can expect international DJ ARGY to take the stage alongside Belgian DJ Amber Broos with chart-topping hits on Sunday. Of course, there will also be talented DJs like GRFFN and CXW who will be performing throughout the night, so you can dance ‘til you drop.

Now aside from all of that, guests can also check out some pop-up booths like the NEON Garden, where you and your friends can snap cool photos for the gram. But before that, you might want to head over to the Beauty Bar to get face paint to complete your festival experience.

If you badly want to go but are worried about your transport, don’t worry, they partnered with Kumpool where you can purchase a one-way or roundtrip shuttle service. See details below:

Gather your friends and prepare your outfits! Get your tickets here.

Prepare to rave all night to new music this June, as leading beer brand Heineken is set to host its Heineken Refresh music festival, featuring talented DJs and local acts!

Happening on June 15 at the Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon, this year’s Heineken Refresh will take on the theme, “Refresh Your Music,” encouraging guests to break out of their music bubble by discovering new artists at the festival.

The festival will feature both renowned DJs and up-and-coming musicians from in and out of Malaysia, including Brazilian DJ Alok, making his debut in Malaysia, plus Singapore’s Wukong and Malaysia’s Blink as headliners.

Attendees will also get to witness back-to-back sets from musicians Ashley Lau, Mr. Yang, and MJ, among others.

Prior to the event, Malaysians and tourists are invited to visit Heineken’s “Refresh Your Music” stations in various parts of the country, which offer visitors a journey to discovering new music genres. This includes activations in various bars across Ipoh, Klang Valley, Georgetown, and more.

As of this writing, 10,000 Phase 1 passes for the festival are already claimed.

To stay tuned for Phase 2 and secure your tickets, you can visit Heineken Malaysia’s website, Instagram, and Facebook pages. You can also get a chance to win two passes to the festival by purchasing one bucket or set of Heineken beers in various participating stores and restaurants.

The Singaporean alcoholic beverage brand Tiger is adding a Soju twist to their iconic beer, and you’re invited to the official launch party this May 10 at the Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Centre!

Enjoy a bottle or two of the all-new Tiger Soju Infused Lager with Asian snacks from MiX.STORE and get a chance to try a secret event-exclusive cocktail. With 5.5% ABV, the new drink has a hint of sweetness with the refreshing beer aftertaste.

Aside from unveiling the new flavour, the event will feature an exciting lineup of activities and live performances headlined by the South Korean rapper Loco. The party will also star local YouTube sensation 3P, DJ sets, and HipHop acts.

From 7 PM onwards, you can join the fun and play Plinko Dunk and Gutsy Bartender to win exclusive prizes. Party-goes can also snap their best photos at the Grape Garden after a complimentary makeover experience by professionals.

Entry to the party is free and is on a registration-only basis. The event is open to non-Muslims aged 21 years old and above.

Official registration will start on April 26, but you can pre-register now here. Successful RSVPs will get a complimentary Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager at the event. So, don’t miss out on the fun!