Events

The 3rd edition of the Time Machine Festival (Festival Mesin Waktu) will be extra special this year as the event will take place on 17 August, in conjunction with the 74th birthday of Indonesia. People are invited to reminisce their memories of the 90s and participate in a number of contests commonly organised during the

The biggest marketplace for pre-loved branded products, Irresistible Bazaar will be holding its second bazaar this year, slated from 31 July to 4 August at Grand Indonesia. After a successful turnout in the earlier exhibition in 2019, the 16th edition of Irresistible Bazaar will bring extensive pre-loved original luxury fashion items provided by 110 most

The U.S. Embassy’s American Center in Jakarta, @america invites everyone to be involved in exciting events that are free for everyone. From drone piloting clinic to leadership and public speaking course, learn more about the United States by registering and securing your spot now! The Ari Rolland Jazz Quarter Having travelled to play at 145

This year, the city of Palembang celebrates its 1336th birthday. To honor this annual celebration, various events will be held across the city by the local government. Three Archipelago International properties — located nearby the location where the celebration —  provide special offers for those wanting to experience the anniversary feestivities.  This year, the city

Our beloved Jakarta will be celebrating the peak of its 492nd anniversary starting this weekend. City government and community organisations have prepared a variety of events and activities that offers number of attractions, bazaar and entertainment. Explore a variety of culinary delicacies inspired by Batavia tradition at Jakarta Fair 2019.The festival is on until 30 June. Photo

Entering the second semester of 2019, Jakartans will still be able to enjoy interesting events during the month of July. We have a list of recommended events for you to attend. 1. I La Galigo (3-7 July 2019) I La Galigo is a colossal performance inspired by Indonesia’s cultural richness. Having played in 9 countries

Danny O’Brien, one of Ireland’s biggest and brightest stand-up comedy stars, visited Jakarta in May, performing in front of sold-out audiences at the American Club (17 May), Molly Malone’s Senayan (18 May), and the Grand Kemang Hotel (23 May). The shows were organised and produced by Mad About Comedy, one of Asia’s leading comedy promoters.

Eid Mubarak holiday is only two weeks away and you won’t want to miss the Festival Jakarta Great Sale this weekend on 25 May. Eid Mubarak holiday is only two weeks away and you won’t want to miss the Festival Jakarta Great Sale this weekend on 25 May. Pexels​​​/NOW!JAKARTA Running for a whole month, Jakarta Great Sale—organized to celebrate the 492th

Stories That Matter is the theme of the second Bali International Indigenous Film Festival on 10-12 May.  40 films from 14 countries will be presented and 25 directors in attendance with Q & A sessions. Marko Randelovic’s film “KAYAN” will be screening at 2019 Bali International Indigenous Film Festival in Ubud, Bali. The Kayan people of Northern Thailand’s

During Ramadan, which lasts 30 days, Muslims take time to reflect and are encouraged to reconnect with their spiritual beliefs. Ramadan this year will be started on 5 May. Photo courtesy of iStock/NOW!JAKARTA It is well known that during Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset for 30 days. But there’s

The longest running international film festival in Indonesia, Europe On Screen (EOS) returns this this month featuring 101 movie titles from 27 European countries and takes place from 18 – 30 April. Austrian heartwarming comedy film directed by Eva Eva Spreitzhofer, “What Have We Done to Deserve This?" will be screened at 2019 Europe on Screen.

NOW! Jakarta has held the Best Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe Awards (BRBCA) every year since 2009. This year, BRBCA returns with a campaign to support food waste management, “Say Yes to Less”. Here are the reasons why dining venues’ stakeholders and the public must participate in the 2019 NOW! Jakarta BRBCA.   Over 60% of the waste dropped at Bantar