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 Kuala
Lumpur offers exciting nightlife for those looking for relaxation.
Besides local and international theatre shows and symphony orchestras,
there is a wide variety of entertainment including live bands, jazz
bands, strollers, dinner shows, cabaret, disco and karaoke lounges.
It is best of refer to
the entertainment section of local newspapers and check out the
newsstand for entertainment publications for the latest on the
nightscene. Entertainment establishments are plentiful along Jalan Bukit
Bintang, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismal and jalan P. Ramlee, where
there are numerous hotels. Nightlife in the city also thrives with the
many pubs, street cafés and bistros. Entertainment outlets close at 3am
and there are stiff laws against drinking and driving. |
 DISCOTHEQUES
Discotheques can be found in hotels but there are several
independent ones, too. They are usually packed after 10pm and pulsate
with activity on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays.
CAFES
 Cafes,
both indoor and street cafés, are popular with the younger set and many
trendy ones are found in Bangsar Baru as well as Bintang Walk located in
Bukit Bintang.
ORCHESTRAS
AND CHOIRS
The National Symphony Orchestra and National Choir perform
regularly at the Experimental Theatre in Jalan Tan Ismail. Enquiries:
03-4025 2525. Other notable orchestras include the KL Symphony Orchestra
and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra which is housed in the Petrona
Philharmonic Hall at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. (For inquiries,
please call Box Office : 03-2051 7007). |
PUBS
AND BISTROS
Pubs and bistros offer a relaxed mood with live bands, dinks and
snacks. Most pubs are open from late afternoon or evening and close at
midnight. Barn Thai, Planet Hollywood, Benson & Hedges Bistro, TGIF
(Thank God It's Friday) and Hard Rock Cafe which has been a hit with the
locals since it arrived on the Malaysian scene. Bangsar Baru offers
numerous choices and even and Irish pub.
THEATRES
Theatre performances by local and foreign artistes have become
popular with urbanites. The local theatre clubs are Dramalab, Actors
Studio, Five Arts Centre and Instant Cafe. Please check the newspapers
for their performances.
CULTURAL
SHOWS
 Cultural
shows can be viewed at Central Market. Performances such as Bungsawan
(Malay Traditional Theatre), Chinese Opera, Nadagam (Indian
Traditional Theatre) start at 7.4pm during weekends. Enquiries: 03-2274
6542 (10am - 10pm). Cultural shows are also available at MTC and at
dinner restaurants such as Seri Melayu and Restoran Sri Putra. |
