6 Exciting Events In December If You're Looking For Fun Ways To Start The New Year
From art exhibitions to extreme sports, here are the activities happening in December!
By Alia Kamelia — 15 Dec 2022, 12:09 PM
1. Eslite Spectrum's grand opening (17 December)
For bookworms, nothing brings more joy than having more bookstores opening. Lucky for you, Eslite Spectrum, a Taiwanese bookstore chain, will soon be opening its doors to the public this Saturday.
Beyond its offering of English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, and Japanese books, the bookstore also offers handmade items, lifestyle brands, as well as an aesthetic café, making this a worthwhile visit.
Date:
17 December
Venue:
The Starhill, 181, Bukit Bintang Street,
Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
Time:
10am – 10pm
2. National Climbing Competition (17 December – 18 December)
Are you more of an extreme sports enjoyer? Well, good news for you, because there's a National Climbing Competition happening this weekend, where you can cheer on our local climbers as they speed and boulder climb their way to being champions!
Date:
17 December – 18 December
Venue:
Sunway Velocity Mall, Lingkaran SV2,
Sunway Velocity, 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
Time:
10am – 5pm
3. Comic Fiesta (17 December – 18 December)
We're pretty sure this event is already on every otaku's calendar, but if you're a casual fan and would want to join in on the fun, Comic Fiesta is happening this weekend. The fiesta has an array of merchandise stalls for various animes, games, and more. There will also be local comic artists and voice actors attending the annual event.
While the tickets are already sold out, you can still enjoy seeing cosplayers from all over the country. Be sure to get a photo or two with them to appreciate their hard work!
Date:
17 December – 18 December
Venue:
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Time:
9.30am (Saturday) until 7.30pm (Sunday)
You can find out more here.
4. Van Gogh Alive (17 December – 16 March)
If you appreciate arts, the Van Gogh Alive exhibition is a must-visit, as it features floor-to-ceiling immersive digital experiences with vibrant colours and a symphony of sound, featuring specially composed, moving classical music scores.
Date:
17 December – 16 March
Venue:
Level 3, Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil,
2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Time:
10am – 10pm
Ticket price:
RM75 (Adult/MyKad holders aged 13 to 60 years old)
RM68 (Senior citizens)
RM110 (Non-Malaysians)
RM46 (Persons with disabilities)
Free (Children, with or without MyKad)
You can find out more here.
5. Big Bad Wolf Books Sale (20 December – 2 January)
The big, bad wolf beloved by all bookworms makes a return for the Big Bad Wolf Books Sale. This is an important event bookworms cannot miss, as it's one of the few events that sells books from all genres at a super affordable price.
Pro-tip: make a list of books that's on your must-buys, unless you're the type who go with the flow!
Date:
20 December* – 2 January
*Do note that 19 December is preview day for members only.
Venue:
MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC),
Jalan Dulang, Mines Wellness City, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Time:
10am – 2am
You can find out more here.
6. The World of DC Exhibition (23 December – 1 April)
Are you a DC fan? The World of DC Exhibition is a limited-time-only expo and a must-visit for all comic book fanatics out there. The exhibition will be showcasing a variety of life-size statues of superheroes and supervillains, like Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and more.
Date:
23 December – 1 April
Venue:
Level 3A, Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Centre,
Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara,
47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Time:
10am – 10pm
Ticket price:
RM38 (Children)
RM55 (MyKad holders)
RM65 (Non-MyKad holders)
RM150 (Express ticket)
You can find out more here.
