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GENERAL

Sport photography exhibition by hans heus
mar 15 - apr 30
Feel the energy of competitive sports and games at this exhibition. You will also find various poses and studies of athletes at national and international sporting events. All of the images on display were captured by the top dutch photographer, hans heus.
Erasmus huis, jl. H.r. rasuna said kav. S-3, jakarta 12950, t: 021 524 1069

The 21st asmiha
6 – 8
Get some medical education via this annual cardiology meeting for approximately 2500 health care professionals and scientists from all over indonesia. The 21st asmiha will feature workshops and exhibitions and is dedicated to the science of cardiovascular diseases and their associated disorders. The ritz-carlton jakarta is the place to be for this informative convention.
Www.asmiha.org

Movie moments
every saturday
Treat yourself every saturday in april by enjoying award-wining movies from the famous cannes festival. “tjoet nja dhien”, an indonesian movie, will be one of the offerings. Head down to the ifi jakarta (formerly known as ccf) cinema to catch this rare opportunity.
Institut francais d’indonesie,  jl. Salemba raya no. 25, t: 021 390 8585

Car free day
8 & 29
Leave your car at home for the day and join the crowds for some healthy time, biking, jogging and chilling around the bundaran hi area from early doors until 11am.

Korean culture’s icons
9 – 20
Taking place at the korean cultural centre indonesia, korean culture’s icons promises to be a great way to learn about this asian culture. The beauty of korea should shine through the collection of korean crafts down at this exhibition.
Equity tower, 17th floor, scbd lot 9,  jl. Sudirman kav 52-53, t: 021 2903 5650

Shopaholic days
11 – 13
Shopaholics rejoice! Just remember not to drop all your money here! The sale madness will be taking place in the lobby of sapta kencana kementrian pariwisata.
Jl. Medan merdeka barat no. 17, gambir

Plastic passion
11 – 14
Indoprint 2012 will be held in conjunction with indoplas and indopack 2012 with the indonesian plastics, packaging and printing industries taking part. This exhibition will take place at jiexpo kemayoran.
Www.expopromoter.com

Drawing contest for children
15
The korean cultural centre is on fire this month. There will also be a drawing contest for children and the little ones will be able to explore their talent and knowledge of korea and indonesia.
Equity tower 17th floor, scbd lot 9,  jl. Sudirman kav 52-53, t: 021 2903 5650

Korea through the lens
23 – 29
A korean photography exhibition will also be held at the korean cultural centre this month. The korean nature photography exhibition will showcase korea’s natural splendour, including gyeonam swamp, the natural beauty of junam reservoir and other work by the country’s best nature photographers.
Equity tower 17th floor, scbd lot 9,  jl. Sudirman kav 52-53, t: 021 2903 5650

The Family Guide to Jakarta Baby & Toddler Sale
25

Come along to purchase some excellent quality secondhand baby & toddler equipment, toys, and accessories and save some money too - while at the same time supporting a great cause! Location: eXion Mall Lobby, Kemang Village, 10am - 2pm, Entry fee: Rp 50,000 per adult * (Includes 1 Starbucks tea or coffee and a donut).
For more details email events@familyguidetojakarta.web.id

Sea of handicrafts
25 - 29
Said to be the biggest and the most complete exhibition of gifts and house ware, inacraft will also feature batik items, toys, jewellery, fashion garments and embroidery. If you are not fond of splashing out, which sounds unlikely to us, just explore and be amazed by some seriously cool local masterpieces. This is the largest indonesian handicrafts exhibition and will take place at the jakarta convention center. Come early to avoid the queues.
Www.inacraft.co.id, t: 021 798 5920

Skate jakarta
27 - 29
Fancy trying your hand at a little skating? Then make sure you don’t miss the cool ice-skating competition at this super-cool rink!
Sky rink jakarta, taman anggrek mall 3rd floor, www.skyrinkjakarta.com

Bazaar fashion
28 - 29
Another great destination to shop till you drop! With a theme of japan, korea and hand made style, this bazaar promises to be both affordable and delightful in equal measure. Head up to the sixth floor of the blok m plaza to find this one.
Blok M Plaza, jl. Bulungan no. 76, t: 021 720 9122

MUSIC GIGS

The iron maidens
5
In conjunction with the third anniversary of the indonesian iron maiden troopers, blackrock entertainment, powered by bloodbrothers entertainment, proudly present the iron maidens, the world’s only female tribute to iron maiden, at rolling stone café. The opening act will be oracle and once mekel.
Rolling stone indonesia,  jl. Ampera raya no. 16 jakarta selatan

Gabriel lynch
6
Australian singer songwriter gabriel lynch will be performing live at murphy’s starting from 8pm.
Murphy’s, jl. Kemang raya no.11,  t: 021 7179 4510

Olivia newton-john
8
After wrapping up a recent concert in hong kong, olivia newton-john is flying to jakarta to meet her fans this month. The award-winning australian singer is scheduled to hold a concert at the grand ballroom of the hotel mulia on april 8. If you’re really into your retro hits, then you shouldn’t miss this one.
Www.marygops.com

Sum 41
10
After playing in taipei, it’s now time for jakarta to be rocked by this shredding punk rock band! Sum 41 played a storming concert in indonesia a long time ago, and now they are back to repeat their success. The new mata elang indoor stadium (meis) concert hall on ancol’s carnaval beach is the venue.
Www.jakartaconcerts.com,  www.myspace.com/sum41

Greyson chance
20
This cute american boy who became famous thanks to lady gaga is coming to indonesia and finally he has his own official concert in jakarta! The concert will held at jitec mangga dua square and your daughters may want to scream at this one.
Www.songkick.com

Dream theatre
21
This legendary rock band finally comes to jakarta. It’s time for progressive metal to set the speakers alight and this american band should turn in a set that will satisfy their loyal fans.
Www.ticketonfire.com

Grievous bodily harm (gbh)
21
First line will be bringing this legendary uk punk-rock band to town and this will be the first country in asia visited by grievous bodily harm. Senayan tennis indoor will be containing the mayhem.
Www.rajakarcis.com

Yes
24
After a long wait, yes will finally hold a concert in town. This legendary uk progressive-rock band will perform (rather unusually) in the ballroom of the ritz-carlton pacific place.
Www.variantmusic.com

Secondhand serenade
28
After successfully rocking bandung and surabaya in 2011, secondhand serenade returns to indonesia for gigs in three big cities: jakarta, bandung and makassar. The jakarta concert will take place at tennis indoor senayan.
Www.rajakarcis.com

Hammersonic festival
28
Aiming to become the biggest rock/metal festival in south-east asia, the organisers will be bringing various bands from the united states, australia, the uk, taiwan, italy, malaysia, sweden and indonesia to this event. The festival takes place at senayan d field in the gelora bung karno complex.
Www.hammersonic.com

CLUBBING

Avicii
5
World number-six dj, avicii, will be spinning at the newly opened fairgrounds (ex-bengkel) this month. Avicii himself is widely known for his collaborations with top international djs such as tiesto, david guetta and bob sinclair.
Www.ismayalive.com

Erick E
5
One of holland’s top djs, erick e, will be spinning the platters that matter at dragonfly on april 5. Party on good friday eve? Don’t mind if we do.
Graha bip, jl. Gatot subroto no. 23, t: 021 520 6789

Makaveli presents coast 2 coast
6
Blowfish will be partnering with the d’makaveli’s crew and rocking you on your t.g.i.f night! Let’s do it.
City plaza wisma mulia jl. Jend. Gatot subroto no. 42, t: 021 5297 1234

Da politic of hip hop live
20
Lil jon, justeen, ww, twist and mistah will be block rocking the hip hoppers at the blowfish. Bust a move!
City plaza wisma mulia jl. Jend.gatot subroto no. 42, t: 021 5297 1234

Open house
20
Make this your destination if you are looking for a place to dance and meet new people. Open house for everyone, jackrabbit will be partnering with a dj to rock your friday night.
Cyber 2 tower, ground floor, jl. H.r. rasuna said blok x-5 no. 13, t: 021 2902 1357

Rewind + play
27
The soul menace crew and blowfish present an unstoppable dance event with top djs and a hypnotising dance ambience.
City plaza wisma mulia, jl. Jend. Gatot subroto no. 42, t: 021 2902 1357

Cotton club – ladies night
every wednesday night
Jackrabbit offers special treats for ladies on wednesday evenings. Grab cocktails and party like there’s no tomorrow, which there is unfortunately.
Cyber 2 tower, ground floor, jl. H.r. rasuna said blok x-5 no. 13, t: 021 2902 1357