Things to do in November 2022
Malaysians had a fun and eventful October, all thanks to the Deepavali festivities and Halloween activities. As it’s now officially the year-end, it’s time to make the most of November before the sparkly lights and catchy songs of Christmas take over our malls and homes.
We rounded up 10 things to do in November in KL and Selangor that’ll make your weekends a little more fun – from browsing through vintage goods at flea markets, to sampling free food at a food festival with 5,000 vendors.
1. Hunt for preloved vinyls & figurines at Collectors Market
Image adapted from: Collectors Market
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of stumbling upon a treasure at a flea market.
This is pretty much guaranteed at Collectors Market, a travelling flea market that hosts pasar karat vendors from across the country. At their upcoming 2-day market in Petaling Jaya, they’ll be welcoming 80 different vendors with a variety of goodies for sale.
Image adapted from: Jaya One
Casual bargain hunters can find almost anything preloved here – including toys, clothes and vinyls – all neatly sorted by the vendors for easy browsing. There’s also a variety of pop-culture figurines, vintage home goods, board games and collectibles which will make thrifting especially fun for collectors of rare items.
Image adapted from: Jaya One and Jaya One
Admission: Free
Venue: 72A, Block J, The School, Jaya One, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date: 5th & 6th November 2022
Time: 10am-9pm
Contact: Collectors Market Facebook
2. Shop for Japanese beauty products at Sugi Sugi’s pop-up
Image credit: Isetan Kuala Lumpur
If browsing aisles of beauty products at chain stores is always part of your weekend plans, drop by the Sugi Sugi pop-up at Isetan in KLCC. It brings over 30 Japanese beauty and health brands usually found at Sugi Pharmacy in Japan to Kuala Lumpur – so you can skip a flight to the Land of the Rising Sun to snag a variety of Japanese toners, soaps and lotions, just to name a few.
Image adapted from: Isetan Kuala Lumpur and Isetan Kuala Lumpur
Shop for Japanese beauty brands such as Hokkaido Anthropology, ABYSSAL, EWI Lab and Tenman, which you can’t typically find at local beauty and wellness chain stores. If you happen to miss out on Sugi Pharmacy’s current pop-up store at KLCC, fret not – it’ll be travelling around Isetan stores in KL till 31st March 2023.
Venue: Isetan KLCC Food Market – 28th Oct-9th Nov | Isetan The Japan Store Lot 10 – 15th Nov-28th Nov | Isetan The Gardens – 9th Dec 2022-31st Mar 2023
Date: 28th October to 31st March 2023
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: Isetan Facebook
3. Get the best seats in the house to watch the Great British Circus
Image credit: Great British Circus Malaysia
Great British Circus is known for its talented acrobatic performances and death-defying stunts. Performing again after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the company will be bringing their impossible acts to Desa Park City from 19th November to 1st January 2023.
Image credit: Great British Circus Malaysia
There’s never a dull moment at a circus. Be thoroughly entertained by BMX riders defying gravity in cage races, and acrobats balancing precariously on tightropes during a circus show, whether you’re opting for a weekday or weekend performance to fit your schedule. .
Admission: From RM50/adult and RM30/kid on weekdays | From RM60/adult and RM40/kid on weekends. Get your tickets here.
Venue: Open car park 3, next to Plaza Arcadia in Desa Park City
Date: 19th November 2022 to 1st January 2023
Time: Mon-Thu 8.30pm | Fri-Sun (Public Holidays) 5.30pm & 8.30pm | Closed 24th Nov, 1st Dec & 8th Dec
Contact: Great British Circus website
4. Munch on food samples & take part in food challenges at Tastefully Food Expo
Image credit: Tastefully Food Expo
Tastefully Food Expo has toured countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia before. Since July, the exhibition – said to be the biggest food and beverage expo in Malaysia – has been travelling around Kuala Lumpur. For their upcoming three-day event in November, they are set to return to Mid Valley Exhibition Centre with over 5,000 vendors.
Image credit: Tastefully Food Expo
Besides filling up your tummy on food samples and purchasing snacks from vendors, a highlight at the expo is the Big Eater Challenge 3.0 on 13th November, at 11.30am. Participants will get to eat as much free food as possible in the fastest time – the crowned champion will even get to bring home a cash voucher worth RM188 and a mystery gift.
Other events to look out for at the expo include a Korean food cooking competition and lucky draw events.
Admission: Free
Venue: 3rd Floor, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Date: 11th to 13th November
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: Tastefully Food Expo Facebook
5. Thrift for antiques & bundle clothes at Lubok Vintage Market
Image credit: LUBOK Vintage Market
One of the largest vintage markets in Malaysia, Lubok Vintage Market, is heading to Evo Mall in Bangi for three days only. If you’re looking for unique and vintage gems, there are vendors selling almost everything here – including coins and antiques, as well as preloved toys and clothes.
Image adapted from: Lubokfleamarket
The vintage market is spread over two floors in the mall. Sift through antiques, vinyls and collectibles at the concourse area, and cassettes, toys and bundle clothes on the 1st floor.
Venue: Concourse and 1st Floor, Evo Mall Bangi, Kompleks EVO, Jalan Medan 2, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Date: 4th to 6th November
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: Lubok Flea Market Facebook
6. Visit the new Jonetz by Don Don Donki outlet at Sunway Pyramid
Image credit: Google Maps
Jonetz by Don Don Donki has become a crowd-favourite in Malaysia for its aisles jam-packed with everything Japanese – from sashimi to household goods. The Japanese chain store now has three outlets in Malaysia, including one at Sunway Pyramid that opened on 1st November.
Image credit: Don Don Donki Malaysia
Though the new outlet is smaller in comparison to their Lot 10 and Tropicana Gardens Mall outlets, you can still find the same selections of fresh produce, hot food and snacks. There’s also a new Tomita Seimai booth here that sells Japanese rice freshly milled upon order.
You can also sample the rice right at the booth with ready-to-eat Onigiris (from RM5.90), packed with fillings such as Hakata Mentaiko and Unagi.
Image adapted from: Sunway Pyramid and Jackie T / Google Maps
Another first for Don Don Donki outlets in Malaysia is the Sen Sen Sushi restaurant at their Sunway Pyramid store. First launched in Hong Kong, the sushi restaurant is now in Malaysia, and it serves the store’s signature dishes such as hon maguro – bluefin tuna – and Sukiyaki Style Seared Wagyu (RM15.80).
Address: F1.39B, Ice Skating Rink, Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Sunway City, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Jonetz by Don Don Donki – 10am-12am, Daily | Tomita Seimai – 10am-7pm, Daily | Sen Sen Sushi – 11am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Don Don Donki Facebook
7. Catch a movie screening release by K-pop group, NCT Dream
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NCTzens – or fans of K-pop group NCT – have all likely heard about NCT Dream The Movie, that’s set to drop in cinemas worldwide soon. The K-pop band’s debut film features performance clips from their concert at South Korea’s iconic Olympic Stadium, along with candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of the members.
The movie will be screening throughout Malaysia at selected GSCinemas for 2 days only – 30th November and 3rd December. You can catch the film at any of these locations:
- Klang Valley: GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, GSC IOI City Mall
- Johor: GSC Mid Valley Southkey
- Penang: GSC Gurney Plaza
- Melaka: GSC AEON Bandara
- Ipoh: GSC Ipoh Parade
- Sarawak: GSC CityONE
- Sabah: GSC Suria
- Kedah: GSC Aman Central
- Pahang: GSC East Coast Mall
Price: RM40/ticket. Tickets go on sale on 7th November, at 7am.
Likewise, the movie will screen at these TGV Cinemas outlets:
- Klang Valley: TGV DPulze, TGV Bukit Tinggi, TGV 1 Utama, TGV Cheras Selatan, TGV Sunway Pyramid, TGV Sunway Velocity, TGV Suria KLCC, TGV Wangsa Walk
- Penang: TGV Bukit Mertajam & TGV Gurney Paragon
- Ipoh: TGV Kinta City, TGV Station 18
- Johor: TGV Bukit Indah, TGV Tebrau City
- Negeri Sembilan: TGV Seremban 2
- Sarawak: TGV Vivacity Megamall, TGV Miri
Price: RM45/ticket. Purchase tickets here.
8. Race remote-controlled cars at the newly opened RC Raceway
There are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities to check out in the Klang Valley – RC Raceway is a newly-opened attraction also worth bringing the kiddos to. They have an indoor, carpeted off-road race track for remote-controlled (RC) cars, that features steep ramps and winding turns.
Rent a RC car to try out a racing video game in real life, or bring your own RC car to enjoy discounted rates. Don’t be fooled by the smaller scale of the race track – even a 20-minute race will feel much longer for the miniature RC cars.
Price: 20-minute race – RM50/adult and RM25/kid under 12 | Full day for those bringing their own RC cars – RM35/adult and RM20/kid under 12
Address: 1st Floor, X-Park Sunway Serene, Jalan SS 8/6, Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue-Thu 12pm-10pm | Fri 12pm- 12am | Sat 10am-12am | Sun 10am-10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 018-311 1308 | X-Park Sunway Serene website | Facebook
Read our feature to find out more about RC Raceway here.
9. Watch cultural performances & snap photos at Korea Fest 2022
Image credit: Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia
South Korea has been on many Malaysians’ travel bucket lists ever since our country opened its borders for international travel. Over at Korea Fest 2022, you can shop for tour packages and drop by Korea travel information booths to help you plan a trip to the Land of the Morning Calm.
Image credit: Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia
Besides putting together plans for your dream holiday, there’s also photo opportunities with the fest’s mascot and a picture-taking backdrop of Korea’s scenery at the event. Opt to don hanboks for the photo ops, at no additional charge. Other activities that’ll take place at the fest include Korean cultural art performances and workshops.
Admission: Free
Venue: LG Oval, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date: 4th – 6th November
Time: Sat 10am-10.30pm | Sun 10am-10pm
Contact: Korea Fest 2022 website
10. Go cosmic bowling at Supreme Cosmic Bowl
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Bowling may be a sport, but it’s an activity even self-proclaimed couch potatoes can enjoy. At the new Supreme Cosmic Bowl at Mid Valley, you can send bowling balls down lanes in the dark, with nothing but dramatic LED lights illuminating the alley.
Image credit: Mid Valley Megamall
The neon-lit bowling centre doesn’t require you to rent bowling shoes – you’re good to go as long as you’re wearing appropriate running shoes. You’ll also have access to an arcade area in the alley during your bowling session, which features an air hockey table, arcade machines and a pool table.
Price: RM20/pax on weekdays | RM25/pax on weekends
Address: Lot T-003, Mezzanine 3rd Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City Township, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 10am-11pm | Fri-Sun 10am-12am
Contact: 012-231 0277 | Supreme Cosmic Bowl website | Facebook | Instagram
Read our feature to find out more about Supreme Cosmic Bowl here.
– Bonus –
Take photos at TeamLab’s dazzling light installation before it ends
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You’ve likely seen the photos of reflective orbs on a patch of grass floating around social media. They are none other than TeamLab’s art installation at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.
Those who have yet to make time to see this otherworldly exhibition, seize your chance now. The art installation at the KL mall, called Resonating Microcosms, is set to conclude on 30th November after opening its doors to the public back in August.
Image adapted from: @evebluey
It goes without saying that taking photos with the egg-shaped objects is a must while here. They resemble the flying saucer from Arrival, but in miniature form. Apart from taking photos with the structures, you can also interact with them as they emit colours and sounds when touched.
Admission: Free
Venue: Level 4, LaLaport BBCC, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Date: Now till 30th November
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
Read our feature to find out more about TeamLab’s art installation in KL here.
Events & things to do in Malaysia in November 2022
While there aren’t any more long weekends this month, there are still plenty of fun events and openings to get you hyped on your days off. Start with this list of things to do in the Klang Valley, for a variety of activities to recharge and entertain you.
Read more here:
- 16 live concerts in Malaysia in 2022 and 2023
- 9 family-friendly things to do in Klang Valley
- 13 adventurous things to do in and near KL
Cover image adapted from: @dpickerssg, Great British Circus Malaysia, and Isetan Kuala Lumpur