🗓️ Our Top Event Picks For The Weekend (June 21st - 22nd)

This weekend’s events is gonna be packed with markets and bazaars, so here they are 👇

🎨 Seek & Keep: The BSC Artisan Market

Celebrate all things local and handcrafted at Seek & Keep, happening from 19–22 June 2025 at the Main Concourse, Ground Floor of Bangsar Shopping Centre.

This vibrant market brings together a colourful mix of Malaysian artisans and crafters Where you’ll find stylish handmade fashion and natural beauty goodies as well as gourmet treats that’ll make you go “wah!”

Don’t forget to check out the creative workshops too as it’s a perfect chance to get hands-on and inspired.

Come lah, support our homegrown talents and bring home something truly one-of-a-kind!

• When: Thursday to Sunday, June 19 - 22 , 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Where: Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC), Kuala Lumpur

• Get Directions

⭐️ SOMe Market x CzipVillage - The Biggest Creative Market!

Head on over to the SOMe Market x CzipVillage, a super fun creative market that will be packed with all things art, journaling, workshops, shopping, and food. Basically, there will be everything we love in one place!

✨ What’s SOMe Market?
SOMe Market is all about supporting small brands and makers through curated lifestyle markets.

👉 And what’s CzipVillage?
CzipVillage is a creative market festival built around all things journaling, stationery, and self-expression and is perfect for the artsy souls and paper lovers out there.

And by partnering together, they’re creating a next-level creative market festival, and everyone’s totally invited!

• When: Saturday & Sunday, 21 - 22 June, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

• Where: The Venue @ ONE Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

• Get Directions

☕ Pingmin International Coffee Week

Coffee lovers, jom! Pingmin Coffee Week is here, and is packed full of activities like tastings, workshops, and good vibes.

Expect 220+ coffee brands (local + international), 6 overseas brands debuting, and 100+ coffee pros showing off their skills.

Join the “Hicup Coffee Class” to learn from 8 experts and be one of the first 120 daily visitors to score a free tattoo sticker. Oh, and don’t miss the weekly lucky draw for exclusive coffee gift packs!

Come sip, chill, and enjoy kaw kaw kopi fun with the whole gang.

• When: Friday to Sunday, 20 - 22 June, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Where: Pingmin Hub, Kuala Lumpur

• Get Directions

🤘✨ Hello Sunday Market @ REXKL

REXKL (once again 🔥) is bringing chill vibes this June 22 with Hello Sunday Market.

Expect a laid-back day filled with arts, handmade crafts, cool local apparel, and even tattoo pop-ups if you're feeling adventurous.

All in all, it’s the perfect excuse to lepak, discover hidden gems, and sip on an iced latte (or three). Come support local vendors, soak in some or all the vibes and make your Sunday a bit more special.

• When: Sunday, 22 June, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Where: REXKL, Kuala Lumpur

• Get Directions

🐶 Corgi & Friends Bazaar

Not to worry, Corgi & Friends Bazaar is still at twentyfive7, Kota Kemuning this June 21–22. 🐶 

With a fresh new theme that’s chill, green, and full of corgi cuteness, this weekend bazaar also brings over 50 curated stalls featuring pet goodies, lifestyle finds, food, and more. Over 50? Now that’s a lot of stalls.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Be on the look out for the adorable Corgi & Friends Run (25-meter dash!), pet activity zones, talent showcases, and live music.

• When: Sunday, June 21 - 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Where: twentyfive7 Experience Gallery, Kota Kemuning

• Get Directions

🥃 W Refresh Weekend at W Kuala Lumpur

W Refresh Weekend is coming to W Kuala Lumpur for two nights of bold flavors and unforgettable vibes in collaboration with Perrier.

On June 20, cocktail aficionados won’t want to miss a special Guest Shift and Master Class by COA Hong Kong, ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Expect smoky agave spirits, curated desserts, and storytelling in every glass at “The Living Room.”

Then on June 21, the party heads to WET Deck as Joloko KL serves up fire-grilled Afro-Caribbean eats at a rooftop pop-up. Pair it all with tropical cocktails, mezcal, tequila and natural wines under the stars. Two powerhouse names, one epic weekend—come thirsty, leave inspired.

• When: Saturday & Sunday, June 21 – 22, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• Where: W Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

• Note: For more information about the event, you can contact +6012-347 9088

• Get Directions

🚘 OMODA & JAECOO Roadshow @ One Utama

The OMODA & JAECOO Roadshow is hitting One Utama’s GF Centre Court from 18 to 22 June 2025, and it’s your perfect chance to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting new car models around.

At the event, you’ll get to experience the latest OMODA and JAECOO vehicles, step inside, explore the features, and even take them for a test drive. Plus, if you love freebies (who doesn’t?), there’ll be exclusive gifts up for grabs, but only while stocks last.

• When: Wednesday to Sunday, June 18 - 22, 10:00 AM – 10:00PM

• Where: GF Centre Court, One Utama Shopping Centre

• Get Directions

🇮🇹 Make It Authentically, Make It Italian

Buongiorno, makan kaki! From 5–22 June 2025, BIG Publika is turning into a full-on Italian food paradise (we know it’s a little late, but better late than never right?)

The Food Purveyor is teaming up with The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to bring you the biggest Italian-themed gourmet event in Malaysia, packed with over 100+ certified Made in Italy products.

We’re talking real pasta, real olive oil, real gelato and seriously good coffee (hello, illy! We see you 👀). No shortcuts, no fake “Italian-style” stuff you know? Just authentic food made the Italian way with centuries of tradition.

🎉 Here’s what’s happening at BIG Publika:

• Special promos on Italian goodies (yes, got deals!)

• Live pasta-cooking showcases (with a giant cheese wheel, ok!)

• Free tastings from brands

• Artisanal gelato + illy coffee pairings for the perfect treat

• RM1,000 worth of dining vouchers up for grabs for BITES members

With all this in mind, bring your appetite, makan like Italians do, and soak in all the flavours without leaving KL. It's gonna be molto delizioso! 🍝🍦🇮🇹

• When: Saturday & Sunday, 5 - 22 June, 10:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Where: Ben's Independent Grocer Publika, Kuala Lumpur

• Get Directions

💡Fun Fact

KL Is the Only City in the World With a Natural Rainforest Reserve in the City Centre

• KL Forest Eco Park (formerly Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve) is over 100 years old and sits right next to the KL Tower.

• It's home to rare species of monkeys, birds, and insects….all in the middle of downtown!

🎳 KL Fun:

Things to do in and around KL if you’re struggling to come up with ideas. We’ve got you 💪

🥾 Hike At Tanjung Tuan Recreational Park

Wanna escape the city buzz? Just a short drive from KL, Tanjung Tuan offers a coastal hiking experience unlike any other.

Imagine having lush forest trails that lead you to sweeping views of the sea, and yes, actual sea views!

Plus, if you time it right, you might just catch the dreamiest sunset over the water. Pro tip: bring water, and maybe a friend who doesn’t mind taking great photos.

📍 Location: Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

✈️ SimflightKL

Ever wondered what it feels like to fly a plane? Head over to SIMKL and step into a real-deal flight simulator.

You’ll get a full cockpit setup, professional guidance, and a chance to “take off” from iconic runways around the world.

No pilot license required. All that’s needed is just a sense of adventure.

📍 Location: M11&M10, SkyPark Terminal, Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
🕐 Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm everyday
🎟️ Entrance Fee: From RM59 per session
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

🎨 Happy Hour Club Cafe & Workshop

Slow things down with a cozy creative session at Happy Hour Club. You pick a ceramic piece, paint it however you like, then sip on coffee while it dries.

It’s artsy, relaxing, and the perfect low-key weekend activity (plus, you get to bring home your masterpiece!).

📍 Location: Happy Hour Club Cafe & Workshop, Kuala Lumpur
🕐 Opening Hours: 10:30am – 7pm, closed Mondays.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

One-Day Buttercream Cupcake Bouquet Workshop 🌸🧁

Ready to turn cupcakes into blooming works of art?

Join this One-Day Buttercream Cupcake Bouquet Workshop and be guided step-by-step by a certified instructor as you master piping techniques, color mixing with gel colors, flower arrangements on cupcakes and cakes and more — no experience needed.

The workshop includes a free piping nozzle set, certificate of completion, lunch, notes with recipes, and your own 6 large cupcakes and 6-inch cake to decorate and take home.

• When: Saturday, 21 June, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

• Where: Taman Cheras Awana

• Contact: +60 12-387 8730

🍲 Makan & Yum Cha Where?☕️

KL’s food and cafe gems you may not have heard of before but loved by locals. Tried and approved:

📍Rani's Corner Taman Saga Ampang

💬 Vibe: Chill hillside cafe with a view. Perfect for sunset drinks or casual catch-ups.
📍 Location: Taman Saga, Ampang
🕐 Opening Hours: 5:00 pm – 2:00pm, everyday.
💸 Price Range: RM8–RM20 per person
📌 Why We Love It: Stunning panoramic views of KL’s skyline, breezy outdoor seating, great teh tarik, and try their mutton soup and roti salad. Yum.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

📍The Glitch @ KL

💬 Vibe: Modern Spanish‑style sandwiches & café, cozy bistro atmosphere
📍 Location: Menara AIA Sentral, Bukit Bintang
🕐 Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm, closed Sundays
💸 Price Range: RM20–RM40 per person
📌 Why We Love It: Brings KL its first Spanish‑style bocadillos (Spanish sandwich) on Italian-inspired schiacciata or ciabatta, Thoughtful, premium ingredients like juicy satay chicken (must-try.) Also very Insta-worthy la.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

📍 Mini Dessert (RM1.50 Each)

💬 Vibe: Tasty, Budget-Friendly Sweet Treats.
📍 Location: Opposite Watson Dwitasik, Cheras
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:30pm–11pm, Monday off
💸 Price Range: RM1.50 each
📌 Why We Love It: Throwback-style desserts at only RM1.50 each, from Japanese cream puffs to burnt cheesecake bites. It’s perfect for a cheap sweet fix that doesn’t compromise on taste.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

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