Things to catch this August!
Feeling bored? Itching to try something new? Or just need a break from the hectic college / working life? Here’s a list of healthy and exciting things to do for this August. Go ahead, read on!
What’s this? An American band concert
Who might be interested? Those who appreciate songs which incorporate elements of pop, punk, big beat, electronica, dance, and rock, along with many other genres like psychedelic, folk and jazz. Oh, and you must be above 2 years old to be allowed admission.
$$$? RM88, RM118
When & Where? 5th August at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil
What’s this? A theater festival
Who might be interested? Both the old and young, anyone who enjoys plays/dramas/performing arts. Try it if you haven’t been to one, you’ll never know - you might just like it!
$$$? RM 15 for students, senior citizens & disabled. Otherwise, its RM25
When & Where? 6th - 17th of August at KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac)
3. High School Musical: The Ice Tour
What’s this? A Disney hit movie, now Live on Ice!
Who might be interested? Stereotypically, the younger teens. But hey, if you’re a fan of High School Musical (HSM), go right ahead! If you feel a little embarrassed to go alone, why not take your little sibling/nephew/niece along for a treat?
$$$? RM245, RM185, RM135, RM65
When & Where? 15th - 20th August at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil
4. Avril Lavigne’s The Best Damn Tour
What’s this? Pop-punk Concert
Who might be interested? Avril’s fans, concert junkies who just feel like jumping and singing (screaming) along to some familiar tunes
$$$? RM338, RM268, RM188, RM168, RM138, RM98
When & Where? 29th August at Stadium Merdeka
5. Merdeka Day Fireworks!
What’s this? A celebration of Hari Merdeka (Independance Day). End the month with a bang as we celebrate with fireworks going off everywhere!
Who might be interested? EVERYONE & ANYONE!! Unless you don’t particularly like fireworks - not like you have a choice though, because it’ll be going off everywhere!
$$$? Free of Charge!
When & Where? As the clock strikes 12 midnight on the 31st, fireworks will be rocketing to the sky from the good ol’ Dataran Merdeka to KLCC and Putrajaya, shopping malls (check out ones nearest to you), or if you live in a condo/apartment, you could enjoy it right from your balcony.
So there, 5 things you could do for the month of August - have a fun-filled month & Happy Merdeka to all!!
August 3rd, 2008 at 7:52 pm (#)
Mighty interesting events indeed, come on peeps, let us all check up our calendars and make sure we could at least attend one event.
August 4th, 2008 at 3:43 am (#)
Oh shiz! I just found out of panic at the disco show and the ticketing closed already.
August 4th, 2008 at 9:07 am (#)
This article made me look forward to August, tehee =) and to those who will be going for any of the events above, why not write a review on it and post it in YouthEcho? *hint*
and sorry u missed out on the tix, khairilz.. and hope to know how you find the events, altrntzero!
=)
August 4th, 2008 at 9:07 pm (#)
Oh dear, poor khairilz.. better luck next time maybe. On my side, maybe I’ll try to look out for events before the month begins so necessary preparations can be made.
puteri is really good at her *hints*… hehe. I might be going for the Avril Lavigne’s concert, will definitely write a review on it if i do
August 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pm (#)
Well… By all means, write. Once they see an Avril article right here they’ll be screamin’ mad.