Online Art Exhibition

Curated by Ivan Gabriel, BOXED IN is a group exhibition showcasing works of Penang-based visual artists from various backgrounds and art practices. These artists are challenged to “think outside the box”, and to reflect and reinterpret their creations as isolation caves in around them. Expect to see works by Aboud Fares, bibichun, Nasir Nadzir, Mandy Maung and more.

• Dates: December 1-31
• Registration link: hinbusdepot.com/boxed-in.html 

CULTURE

Lovers of glove puppet theatre, rejoice! The much loved Ombak Potehi glove puppet theatre troupe is set to bring the art form to live online, with a screening of “A meeting with potehi” this December. The screening is supported by Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy and the Penang House of Music.

• Dates: December 5-6, 12-13 and 18-20
• Time: 8pm
• Info: facebook.com/ombakpotehi 

EDUCATION

Did you know that the word “langur” has a Hindu origin and means “long-tailed”? Immerse yourself in the lives of langurs and duskies, and learn interesting facts about them through the fun and interactive virtual programme Langur Langur Go Online organised by the Langur Project Penang — an outreach research project focusing on sustainable langur conservation in Penang.

• Date: December 12
• Time: 11am-12pm
• Fees: RM30 per family for one device only, and RM15 per person (for those planning to attend alone)
• Contact: +6012 477 4014 (Uncle Teo)
• Registration link: https://linktr.ee/Langur
• Info: facebook.com/LangurProjectPenang 

VIRTUAL RUN

The OBS Christmas Run is back this year as a 5km VIRTUAL RUN! To celebrate the festive season, put on your running gear and join the run from anywhere and at any time from December 14-20! Each participant will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, door gift, Christmas hat and an e-certificate. Deadline for registration is December 13, so hurry and sign up today!

• Dates: December 14-20
• Fee: RM45

• Info: www.howei.com/event_details/obschristmasvr2020

CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Gone are the days of princesses waiting to be rescued by their knights in shining armour. But why should a girl wait for a prince when she can save herself instead? In TWISTED, well-known characters from different fairy tales are entwined in a new plot, giving the stories and characters a contemporary and empowering twist. 

• Dates & Times: December 25 at 8pm; December 26 at 3pm and 8pm; and December 27 at 3pm
• Venue: penangpac
• Ticket prices: RM35 and RM120 (Family Package of 4)
• Contact: +604 899 1722 / 2722
• Email: info@penangpac.org

• Website: penangpac.org

COMPETITION

Flex your creative muscles and participate in the UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and Penang Youth Development’s poster design competition! Themed “Rediscovering New Reality with the Pandemic'', the competition aims to inspire innovation as we adapt to our New Normal.

The contest is open to participants between the ages of 15-30. All entries must be submitted in a group of two participants. Deadline for submission is December 15.

• Contact: +604 238 6368 / 6281
• Email: enquiry@uowmkdu.edu.my
• Info: facebook.com/pydc.my