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Mad For Laughs: Weekly Comedy Events

Jakarta’s English-language comedy club, Mad For Laughs, has announced its October schedule, offering a month full of laughs to cure the spooky season blues. Since launching in 2024, the club has built a vibrant community of locals and expats through weekly stand-up shows and open mic events, with a mission to grow the city’s comedy

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French Gastronomy Week “Le Goût de France – Cita Rasa Prancis”

The French Embassy – Institut français d’Indonésie (IFI), in partnership with the Alliance Française of Indonesia, Business France, and the Disciples Escoffier Indonesia, are organising the third edition of French Gastronomy Week entitled “Le Goût de France – Cita Rasa Prancis, j’adore !”. From 1-13 October, more than 140 restaurants in 40 cities and on

INACRAFT October 2025

INACRAFT October 2025, the fourth edition of the renowned sister event to Southeast Asia’s largest thematic craft exhibition, will take place under the bold theme “Craft, Culture, Future.” Since its inception in 1999, INACRAFT has become a benchmark for Indonesia’s craft industry, and this October edition ensures loyal visitors remain up-to-date while creating new opportunities

A Symphony of Emotions: Joy & Sorrow

The Jakarta Concert Orchestra – with Avip Priatna as conductor and featuring Ania Druml (Austria) on cello – will once again present works from the 19th century in A Symphony of Emotions: Joy & Sorrow. These range from the joyous Overture *Die Fledermaus by Strauss II, to the warmth and longing Cello Concerto by Dvořák,

Indonesian Heritage Society: Museum Day

The Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) invites the public to join a special guided tour at Museum Nasional Indonesia on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Led by IHS docents, the programme will guide participants through selected galleries of the museum to uncover stories of diversity and power, spiritual beliefs, and artistic

Jakarta Improv Club Open Mic: A Night of Plot Twist

Jakarta Improv Club invites audiences to a fresh open mic night at The Gunslinger’s Hop Jakarta, where stand-up comedy, poetry, improv, and spontaneous performances come together in one stage. This event offers a platform for creativity and expression, making space for both seasoned performers and newcomers to share their voice. The programme takes place on

IFI Films: La Fameuse invasion des ours en Sicile

The Institut Français Indonésie (IFI) once again presents IFI Films, a monthly screening programme showcasing a selection of French films across diverse genres. Screenings take place at the IFI Thamrin Auditorium, offering audiences a chance to explore the richness of French cinema on the big screen. One of the featured films this September is La

Hiking Trip in Sentul with British Women’s Association and idGuides

British Women’s Association and idGuides together invites participants to a one-day hiking adventure in Sentul, offering an opportunity to immerse in nature while exploring the region’s flora and fauna. Designed as both an outdoor and social experience, the programme encourages participants to bring along a spouse or friend for a day of discovery. Please note

ISA Art Gallery: Conjunction of Drones

ISA Art Gallery presents Conjunction of Drones, an exhibition exploring rhythm, repetition, and materiality through the metaphor of the drone. While drones are often perceived as intrusive, this presentation reframes them as symbols of persistence, memory, and vulnerability, opening a space between control and surrender. The exhibition highlights artists working with fibres and organic materials.

Goethe-Institut Indonesien Lecture & Discussion: Hannah Arendt Interpreting Immanuel Kant

Goethe-Institut Indonesien, in collaboration with STF Driyarkara, continues the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Hannah Arendt’s passing with a special lecture titled “On Imagination and Sensus Communist as the Foundation of Politics: Hannah Arendt Interpreting Immanuel Kant.” Dr. Fitzgerald K. Sitorus will lead the session, with philosophy researcher and lecturer Maulida Sri Handayani as

H3 Summit 2025

The H3 Summit 2025 will take place on Thursday, 25 September 2025, at Balairung, Gedung Sapta Pesona, Cental Jakarta, offering a full-day programme dedicated to “How Sustainability in Tourism Will Improve Your Hotel Business and Reputation.” Attendees can look forward to keynote addresses from government representatives and industry leaders, panel discussions sharing proven strategies, and

Indonesian Heritage Society’s Evening Lecture: Will Jakarta Sink?

The Indonesian Heritage Society invites guests to an eye-opening evening lecture with Dr Andreas Heri, a leading researcher from the Geodesy Research Division at the Institute of Technology Bandung. With over two decades of experience, Dr Heri has dedicated his work to studying Jakarta’s alarming land subsidence and exploring urgent solutions to prevent a looming

School Operations Leadership Forum (SOLF) 2025

The School Operations Leadership Forum 2025 (SOLF 2025), hosted by ASK Consulting, is Indonesia’s only dedicated gathering for the professionals who ensure schools run smoothly and sustainably behind the scenes: HR, finance, compliance, operations, admissions, and marketing. By bringing them together in one space, the event creates a platform for shared problem-solving and professional growth. Date: Wednesday,