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May events bring postal history, arts talks and jazz
Thi Kong a-Kia: The Weight of a Letter
Date: May 1–11
Time: 11am–8pm
Venue: AweGallery, 21 Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya
Entry fee: Free
AweGallery presents an exhibition on the collecting journey of 86-year-old Muar-born collector Lim Chow Nee, whose archive includes stamps, letters, antiques and old currency. Curated by Ong Jian Yang and Janice Tyan, the exhibition traces postal history from stampless letters and wax-sealed letter sheets to early penny stamps, with highlights including The Penny Black and letters from the period surrounding Malaysia’s independence. Visitors can also experience traditional stamping methods at an interactive corner.
How We Built It: Community in the Arts – Kuala Lumpur Edition
Date: May 8
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: British Council Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Entry fee: Free
ArtRabbit presents an English-language forum, launch and talk event in partnership with British Council Malaysia, bringing together local organisers, placemakers and cultural practitioners to discuss how creative communities are built and sustained in Kuala Lumpur. The event features short “show and tell” presentations, with speakers sharing how their initiatives began, the challenges they have faced and the role of grassroots organising, placemaking and digital infrastructure in supporting the local arts ecosystem.
Jazz Spectrum with The KLpac Symphonic Band
Date: May 9–10
Time: 8.30pm (May 9), 3pm (May 10)
Venue: Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park
Entry fee: RM48–RM150
The KLpac Symphonic Band celebrates KLpac’s 21st birthday with its first full jazz-themed concert, featuring jazz standards and audience-voted pieces. The programme includes works linked to Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dave Brubeck, George Gershwin and Frank Sinatra, with live voting adding an interactive element to the concert.
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