George Town Festival is back! Penang's most-anticipated arts festival promises renowned international and local acts, theatre performances, music, art, dance, opera and film screenings throughout the month. Visit the festival website for a full programme listing.

Festival

George Town Heritage Celebrations returns with the theme of “Walk the Talk: Oral Traditions and Expressions”. This year’s three-day celebrations include collaborations with 14 local communities, a variety of community-initiated activities, performances and cultural shows. Expect national performances such as dikir barat and boria, and heritage trails within the George Town World Heritage Site to discover the stories behind each street. There will be open houses along the Street of Harmony, including the Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kuan Yin Temple, and St. George’s Church.

Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) is organising Go Bald, Go the Distance Charity Head-Shaving & Food Carnival. This event is in aid of the hospital's Dr J. Earl Gardner Fund which provides medical assistance to needy patients who undergo major surgeries stemming from chronic ailments like scoliosis, stroke and amputation. Event day activities includes a mini food carnival and many more.

• Date: July 16
• Time: 11am-6pm
• Venue: Penang Adventist Hospital (Level 7, Multi-Storey Car Park)
• Contact: +604 222 7606
• Email: kevinvimal@pah.com.my
• Website: www.pah.com.my

Charity

The Penang Thalassaemia Society, a charitable non-governmental organisation which helps to raise funds for the welfare and health care of both adults and children living with thalassaemia, is organising a Food Fair. Members and well-wishers will be selling food, drinks and miscellaneous items.

Sign up for the I Love BM Run and explore the other side of Penang! Participants get a race singlet, bib with timing chip, certificate, medal, bag and lucky draw. Deadline for registration is July 6, so hurry and register today.

• Date: August 6
• Time: 6.30am
• Venue: SMJK Jit Sin Bukit Mertajam 
• Fee: From RM15
• Email: helpdesk@howei.com
• Website: https://event.howei.com

The streets of Baghdad are torn asunder by the Iraq War. Within the city's ruins, two American soldiers and an Iraqi translator are haunted by the spirits of those killed in the conflict. Amid the chaos, a quick-witted tiger roams the streets attempting to find meaning and redemption, but the reality of war is not so forgiving. Catch Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo to add to your existential anxiety.

• Dates and times: July 7-8 at 8.30pm, July 9 at 3pm
• Venue: Penangpac
• Ticket prices: RM103 for patrons of the arts, RM40 for adults, RM30 for students, physically challenged, TAS / Senior privilege card holders and senior citizens above 60
• Contact: +604 899 1722 / 2722
• Website: www.penangpac.org