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Nightlife For The Thirsty Traveller
Kuala Lumpur Nitelife Guide
 With
so many fantastic options for Kuala Lumpur nightlife, it’s difficult for
visitors to know exactly where to head for the best parties and trendiest music.
So hopefully this comprehensive guide will make heading out on the town easier.
Events listed include Interesting
Nightlife happenings such as where there is good live music, where the music is cool or offers a good performance to go with the drinks.
Also included are party activities and fun places and information of interest for the thirsty traveller in and around Kuala Lumpur
KL Nightlife Months Listed ~ MAY & JUNE 2012
KL Nightlife - What's on and where
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On Going ~
MAY 2012
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Mandolin
Date: May 12
Ever since it opened its doors more than a year ago, Mandolin has been serving
up more than just great grub and cool drinks. Musically, it has been helping to
keep this side of town alive.
Sun: Broken Pieces / Mon: Vishnu & Vijay David / Tue: Alphabeat / Wed: Magnifico
/ Thu: Retroedge with Fe / Fri: The Union
Venue - Mexxe Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, KL
Time: Mon - Thu > 09.00 PM / Fri - Sun > 10.00 PM
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7885 9910
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Backyard
Date: May 12
Mention Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to
come to mind.
Mon: Mark Renesh / Tue: Arumugam Alabama / Wed: Bongga Bongga Band / Thu:
Albert & Friends / Fri: Big Band / Sat: Adagietto / Sun: Raymond Chia
Venue - Backyard Pub & Grill, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, KL
Time: 09.00 PM
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 6201 0318
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Rockafellas
Date: May 12
The latest outlet to hit Petaling Jaya’s live scene, Rockafellas offer some
great rock and blues, with the likes of Bongga Bongga, Russell Curtis and the
Sons of Adam all playing here
Venue - Ground floor, Intan Square, Petaling Jaya
Time: 09.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7931 5925
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Waikiki
Date: May 12
Waikiki Pub still caters to many local and foreigners. They offer good live
music seven days a week
Mon: Hydra / Tue: Magnifico / Wed: 90’s Movement / Thu: Rock and Rolla / Fri: Bala
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Sat: Magnifico / Sun: Jam Session with Nunis and Friends
Sunday night jam sessions are still a big draw so do check them out. Now with a
new host, Michelle Nunis, joining the usual suspects of Rik Omar on drums, Jimie
Loh on bass, Din on lead and Linet Goh on keyboards.
Venue - Ground floor, Intan Square, Petaling Jaya
Time: 09.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: Free
Contact: 03 7957 3040
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Cobra
Date: May 12 (Every Fridays)
The non-profit rugby club in the Klang Valley boasts a cool, comfortable and
family-oriented indoor and outdoor bar and restaurant-like ambience. Lively,
energetic and friendly staff keep you feeling comfy all night long.
Catch ADAGIETTO in action every Friday from 8.30pm onwards with their
mesmerising hits from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and even some modern tunes.
Venue - Cobra Club 7, Lorong Utara B, Petaling Jaya
Time: 08.30 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7960 4150
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Cock & Bull
Date: May 12
Cock & Bull has been a bit quiet of late but now, there’s been a relaunch and
the outlet is ready to serve up more great music and food.
Mon: Alphonse Jerome / Wed: Alphonse Jerome / Thu: Soul Reaction / Fri: Flava
Venue - Cock & Bull, Merchant Square, Jalan Tropicana Selatan 1, Petaling
Jaya
Time: 09.00 PM
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7885 0305
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Dirty Nelly's
Date: May 12
It has been open for the last year, but the music scene has just kicked in as
the owners strive to give their customers the best. An English-themed pub with
lots of great food on offer, with a particular focus on pork. On weekends, look
out for their roasts which offer some music in the afternoon, alongside some
great food.
Thu: Powerhouse (Colin Jansen & Ice) / Fri: Rising Mizan) / Sat: 3G
(Gerard, Alvin Fletcher & Ronnie Felix)
Venue - Dirty Nely's, Jln SS22/19, Damansara Jaya, PJ.
Time: 09.00 PM
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7960 4150
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Ecoba
Date: May 12 (Every Mondays)
Ecoba might be a great spot for dance music, but that doesn’t mean that fans of
live music are left out. Check out Acoustic Fourplay here every Monday night.
Acoustic Fourplay is comprised of four strapping Malaysian lads forefronted by
Boy Roza on bass & vocals, lead vocals by Boy Clifford, Fyzarl on drums and
Eddie Ash on guitar & vocals. With extensive musical and performance experience
of over a decade, Acoustic Fourplay is more than just entertainment – it is
symphonic wonderment for those who enjoy the rhythmic stripping of popular music
to reveal its beauty in its startling musical nudity. Be it recreating nude
edges to romanticised originals of John Mayer, bringing out the salaciousness of
Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon, putting the punk in Led Zeppelin or soulfully
retelling the heartbreak of Man Bai’s Kau Ilhamku the boys manipulate the
audience into eating out of their hands and wanting for more.
Venue - Ecoba, Menara Bata, PJ Trade Centre, 8, Jln PJU 8/8A, Bandar
Damansara Perdana
Time: 08.00 PM
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7710 1118
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Ovo Live
Date: May 12
The 7000 square foot establishment comes complete with a big futuristic stage as
well as a bar to match. It’s decked out with mostly white tables and chairs but
there are sofas too if you want to get comfy. If you don’t want to sit inside we
suggest the alfresco terrace which is in clear view of the stage. The kitchen
prides itself on exquisite Japanese, Italian and Western cuisine and a wide
variety of seafood selection.
Ovo continues to add a thrill to the evenings over in Damansara Uptown with a
selection of great music.
Sun: Bangkit / Mon: D’constantly Tee Rax / Tue, Wed, Thur: Tee Rax / Fri:
D’constantly & Tee Rax / Sat: Tee Rax
Venue - Ovo Live Bistro, Level, Up Town 2, No 2, Jln SS21/37, Damansara
Uptown
Time: 09.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7725 2288
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Malones Irish Bar
Date: May 12
Pubs claiming to be ‘Irish’ in this city have an iffy relationship with anything
even remotely close to what can be seen as authentically Irish – Malones isn’t
any different but it plays to the current aesthetic of the gastropub trend. For
all its posturing, it’s a restaurant posing as a pub, not a pub with a
restaurant. Cue the bread-and-butter puddings, fish and chips, and colcannon
mash. Its saving grace is (no surprise) the boozing atmosphere. It’s a joint
where pints (of Guinness, natch) will flow freely and late into the night.
There’s something extra special brewing at KLCC with Joshing Around taking the
stage every Thursday and Ariff Akhir & The Sofa Sessions on Fridays
Venue - Malones Irish Bar, G48, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang,
KL
Time: 08.30 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 2166 2257
KL Nightlife / Live Music - CJ's
Date: May 12
Under a new management now, but the music carries on with a selection of great
bands and solo artistes holding the fort in the heart of Petaling Jaya.
Mon: David Mark / Tue: Artstream / Wed: Zack & Liya / Thu: Classic Village
/ Fri: Os Pombos / Sat: Hydra
Venue - CJ Bistro, Dataran 3 Two Square, Jalan 19/1, Petaling Jaya
Time: 10.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
KL Nightlife / Live Music - La Rambla
Date: May 12
For those who would like a cold chilling beer, some pool games and delicious
food, this would be a great location. The speciality is real Italian Pizza’s,
home made thin crust quality dough, special sauce and fresh toppings cooked on a
stove oven, the old fashion Italian way.
Right now, the outlet boasts a good collection of musicians.
Mon: Clifford
Jay & Jason Noah / Tue: 3 Senoritas / Wed: Mizan / Thu: Vishnu / Fri: Alphabeat
/ Sat:
Hot & Spicy Band
Venue - La Rambla Cafe & Pub, Megan Avenue 2, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL
Time: 09.30 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 2161 3010
KL Nightlife / Live Music - THE BEARDED CLAM
Date: May 12
Kick off the weekend with some great blues as local legend Julian Mokhtar teams
up with the Magistrates every Friday from 9pm. With the tagline Doing Justice to
the Blues, you can expect some classic licks but the band also serves up classic
rock and reggae
Venue - The Bearded Clam, Ground Floor, Plaza Ampang City, Jalan Ampang,
KL
Time: 10.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 4256 5429
KL Nightlife / Live Music - ONLINE
Date: May 12
The Guinness a perfect pint, patiently poured at a lengthy 90 seconds, the beer
cold and crisp, but its comes out of the kitchen that will really blow you away;
wild boar curry, Hokkien mee and devil on a demon’s back (their version of pigs
in blankets) that tastes spectacular. It has been around more than 20 years, but
the boys at Online show no signs of slowing down so be ready for a blast.
Friendly owners and a friendly crowd all add up to a great night when you party
at Online. This place is well-known for its live music, provided nightly (you
heard us right) by alternating bands and musicians
Mon: Sharin Band / Tue: Brandon Ng / Wed: Raymond Lim / Thur: Mizan / Fri: Muzza
/ Sat:
Gerard Anthony
Venue - Online, 32, Jalan ss20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya
Time: 10.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
Contact: 03 7728 0532
KL Nightlife / Live Music - THE REEF
Date: May 12
A great kitchen adds to the attraction of this neighbourhood joint. Another
blast from the past as this place has been rocking since way back in the 1980s,
though it wasn’t called The Reef back then. Still, it keeps on going with some
great jams and now
Mon: DJ Kumar / Tue: Clinton Fernandez / Wed: DJ Jay / Thu: Zack & Liya / Fri: Vishnu
& Colin Jansen
Venue - 78, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Time: 09.30 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
KL Nightlife / Live Music - OL’SKOOL
Date: May 12
Seven nights of live music? Who could ask for more, especially since this place
caters to the retro crowd with bands playing some of the best sounds from the
60s, 70s, 80s and even the 90s. There’s more to enjoy with the Pop Bar upstairs
where girl band D’ Hart entertains nightly.
Mon: Steele / Tue: The Ravens / Wed: Synthdicate / Thu: Strollers 2 / Fri: Zarsadius
Brothers / Sat: Heavy Machine / Sun: Small Stones.
Venue - Ol Skool Bistro, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya
Time: 10.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
KL Nightlife / Live Music - PLANET ROCK
Date: Apr 12
Good news for rock fans out there. The boys at Ol’skool have opened up a new
venue right next door, catering exclusively to the sounds of rock and blues.
Mon: Open Mic Night / Wed: Broken Pieces / Thu: Julian Mokhtar / Fri: Purple Haze
/ Sat: Sons of Adam
Venue - Planet Rock, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya
Time: 10.00 Pm
Entry / Admission: No Cover
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KL Nightlife / Beer Fest - Cinco de Mayo @ Cobra
Date: 03 (Thu) May 12
World’s number 1 most imported Mexican beer, Corona Extra will be bringing Cinco
De Mayo to town! Celebrated every 5 May (Cinco De Mayo literally means May the
fifth) to commemorate the Mexican victory against the French at the Battle of
Puebla. Corona Extra and Carlsberg will he hosting the festival at 3 different
outlets in Klang Valley from the 3rd to 5th May 2012
A superb night of activities has been specially concocted throughout the fiesta
to give fans and beer lovers an unforgettable experience. For starters, guests
are invited to show-up in their most creative Mexican outfit to get into the
spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Sombreros, ponchos, Mexican moustaches with touches of
creativity are all welcomed. Guests will also be greeted by the sweet serenading
sounds of a Mariachi band and a traditional folk dance performance before the
night escalates into a full blown riot of fun. Personalized Salsa lessons take
over the dance floors and a lesson in the enigmatic Latin language puts an
eclectic spin on each series. Bundled with games, piñata’s, the limbo walk and
loads of entertainment
The must have itself, Corona Extra will be available all night long. Even the
way you drink a Corona Extra is a ritual on its own with a slice of lime
inserted into the bottle mouth.
Venue – Cobra Club 7, Lorong Utara B, Petaling Jaya
Time: 07.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 7960 4150
KL Nightlife / Beer Fest - Cinco de Mayo @ Beach
Club
Date: 04 (Fri) May 12
World’s number 1 most imported Mexican beer, Corona Extra will be bringing Cinco
De Mayo to town! Celebrated every 5 May (Cinco De Mayo literally means May the
fifth) to commemorate the Mexican victory against the French at the Battle of
Puebla. Corona Extra and Carlsberg will he hosting the festival at 3 different
outlets in Klang Valley from the 3rd to 5th May 2012
A superb night of activities has been specially concocted throughout the fiesta
to give fans and beer lovers an unforgettable experience. For starters, guests
are invited to show-up in their most creative Mexican outfit to get into the
spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Sombreros, ponchos, Mexican moustaches with touches of
creativity are all welcomed. Guests will also be greeted by the sweet serenading
sounds of a Mariachi band and a traditional folk dance performance before the
night escalates into a full blown riot of fun. Personalized Salsa lessons take
over the dance floors and a lesson in the enigmatic Latin language puts an
eclectic spin on each series. Bundled with games, piñata’s, the limbo walk and
loads of entertainment
The must have itself, Corona Extra will be available all night long. Even the
way you drink a Corona Extra is a ritual on its own with a slice of lime
inserted into the bottle mouth.
Venue – Jalan P Ramlee, KL
Time: 07.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 2166 9919
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Ida Mariana Kebaya Jazz
@ Alexis Ampang
Date: 04 (Fri) & 05 (Sat) May 12
‘Kebaya Jazz’ takes you back in time to the era of lacy kebayas and old time
tunes jazzed up to the sounds and the vocals of Ida Mariana. From Anekke Gronloh,
Maria Menado to Bing Slamet it will be a night of reminiscing to old tunes -
jazzed up. Also on the Kebaya Jazz menu are songs from the sirens of the 60’s
like April Stevens and Marilyn Monroe.
Ladies come in your kebaya just for fun! No matter your size, let your kebaya
make you feel like the woman you are. And guys you cannot deny the loveliness of
a room full of ladies in kebayas now can you.
Venue – Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, KL
Time: 10.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: RM 25
Contact: 03 4260 2288
KL Nightlife / Beer Fest - Cinco de Mayo @ Las
Carretas Ampang
Date: 05 (Sat) May 12
World’s number 1 most imported Mexican beer, Corona Extra will be bringing Cinco
De Mayo to town! Celebrated every 5 May (Cinco De Mayo literally means May the
fifth) to commemorate the Mexican victory against the French at the Battle of
Puebla. Corona Extra and Carlsberg will he hosting the festival at 3 different
outlets in Klang Valley from the 3rd to 5th May 2012
A superb night of activities has been specially concocted throughout the fiesta
to give fans and beer lovers an unforgettable experience. For starters, guests
are invited to show-up in their most creative Mexican outfit to get into the
spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Sombreros, ponchos, Mexican moustaches with touches of
creativity are all welcomed. Guests will also be greeted by the sweet serenading
sounds of a Mariachi band and a traditional folk dance performance before the
night escalates into a full blown riot of fun. Personalized Salsa lessons take
over the dance floors and a lesson in the enigmatic Latin language puts an
eclectic spin on each series. Bundled with games, piñata’s, the limbo walk and
loads of entertainment
The must have itself, Corona Extra will be available all night long. Even the
way you drink a Corona Extra is a ritual on its own with a slice of lime
inserted into the bottle mouth.
Venue – Persiaran Ampang, KL
Time: 07.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 4257 1668
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Mon. Jazz Jam Session @
Alexis Telawi
Date: 07 (Mon) May 12
The Jam Session is often joined by seasoned pro musicians all around town as
well as internationally acclaimed musicians and artists, enriching every moment
of this jam session with aesthetic spontaneity at its best
Venue – UPSTAIRS Alexis Telawi, 29A Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
Time: 08.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 4260 2288
KL Nightlife / Social - Expat Mingle
Date: 08 (Tue) May 12
An opportunity to mix and mingle with new friends
Free Flow Beer + Fingerfood
Venue – Chinoz Bangsar, Lot G108, Ground Floor Bangsar Shopping Centre,
285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, KL
Time: 07.00 – 09.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: RM 55
Contact: Anis 03 2094 9664
Note - Pre-registration required
Details -
http://www.expatkl.com/mingle/
KL Nightlife / Live Music - The Red Quartet feat
Fatin @ Alexis Ampang
Date: 11 (Fri) & 12 (Sat) May 12
Formed in 2010, The Red Quartet is a collective of musicians from different
musical influences, all ranging from jazz to funk, rock to pop. The band strives
to break the barriers and boundaries of musical genres, all the while moving
onto a direction of versatility yet boasting a unique sound in which the band
takes pride.
Venue – Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, KL
Time: 10.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 4260 2288
KL Nightlife / Comdey - Late Night with AIIA @
Palete Palette
Date: 17 (Thu) Apr 12
For a wicked dose of improvisational comedy head over to Palete Palette every
third Thursday of the month and watch this crew put on their no holds barred
brand of comedy. If you like “Whose Line is it Anyway’ this will be right up
your alley.
Venue – Palate Palette, 21, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL.
Time: 09.30 PM
Admission / Ticket: RM 20
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Janet Lee Shanghai Jazz
@ Alexis Ampang
Date: 18 (Fri) & 19 (Sat) May 12
Janet Lee, the go-to girl in town for all Shanghai Jazz theme parties. Being a
bilingual performer of the standards songbook, she gets the best of both worlds
of the glamorous 1920s Shanghai Divas repertoire and the great American
songbook. Janet and band, led by Ee Jeng, will bring on their renditions of the
best loved Shanghai Jazz classics along with some groovy jazz standards
Venue – Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, KL
Time: 10.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 4260 2288
KL Nightlife / Live Music - Poova @ Alexis Ampang
Date: 25 (Fri) & 26 (Sat) May 12
Poova is a singer/songwriter & musician, often described as Kuala Lumpur’s vocal
powerhouse is the true epitome of live performance. With an energy that is both
invigorating and infectious and a raw vocal ability that is rare to hear live,
she will take you on a journey through her own compositions and some familiar
cover songs, from the power of soul to the groove of R&B and into the realms of
jazz, a true diva who is wowing the Malaysian music scene.
Venue – Alexis Bistro Ampang, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, KL
Time: 10.00 PM
Admission / Ticket: No Cover
Contact: 03 4260 2288
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