RUN

Lace up your sneakers for a good cause at the Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital Charity Run! With the theme “H.U.G.S” (hope, understanding and group support), every donation received for the 5km charity run will be channelled to the Tabung Kebajikan Penyakit Kanser Mount Miriam to support the treatment costs of underprivileged cancer patients. Registration deadline is 13 September, so hurry up and register!

Fee: From RM45

Contact No.: +6016-952 9019 (Cheryl)

Website: https://howei.com/event_details/mountmiriamhugscharityrun2024

COMEDY

Helen Copeland, of a publishing house specialising in romantic fiction, is looking for new female authors. A competition is declared and the winner is Lola Banbury, which turns out to be the pseudonym of an aspiring writer whose real name is Leonard Loftus. With the scheming help of his “disarmer” of a teenage daughter Dee Dee and his “charmer” of a father Gus, Leonard has to masquerade as Lola when Helen insists on visiting him to sign the contract. Nobody’s Perfect is a comedy by Simon Williams. Early bird tickets run until 30 September.

Date and time: 25 and 26 October (8pm); 27 October (3pm)

Venue: Auditorium A, Level 5, Komtar, Penang

Ticket: From RM30

Website: https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/1921-nobodys-perfect

CARNIVAL

Don’t miss the Green Carnival, a pet-friendly event advocating a green lifestyle. Expect approximately 50 pork-free food stalls, live performances, talks, health checks, green and environmental stalls, workshops and more! The event also offers free entrance to the 200-year-old Fort Cornwallis, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore the historical landmark, all while supporting environmental awareness and sustainability!

Date: 8 September

Time: 8am-4pm

Venue: Fort Cornwallis

Website: https://rb.gy/c6orck

Get ready for the ultimate biking experience at Hulala Bike Fiesta 2024 motorcycle carnival. This is your chance to gather with fellow bikers, rev your engines and dive into a weekend full of thrilling activities, eye-catching bike displays and unbeatable deals.

Date: 6-8 September

Time: 11am-10pm

Venue: Auto City Concept Hall, Juru

CULTURE

Yosakoi is a Japanese traditional dance event that translates to “Come at Night” in a Southern Japanese dialect. First held in 2013, the 11th edition of the Penang Yosakoi Malaysia Day International Parade 2024 promises to be a night of spectacular performances and a celebration of the cultural diversity that makes Penang truly unique. Expect joyous Japanese street dancing, mouth watering food and other lively cultural activities.

Date: 14 September

Time: 5pm-11pm

Venue: Karpal Singh Drive

ENVIRONMENT

Organised by JCI Butterworth City and MPKK Sungai Puyu, the Go Green Campus 2024 Beach Cleaning is a community initiative designed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and promote community engagement through the active participation of individuals in cleaning up our beautiful beaches.

Date: 8 September

Time:7am–10.30am

Venue: Pantai Bersih, Butterworth

CELEBRATION

Photo credit: Penang Global Tourism

The Penang Orchid Annual Show of 2024 will showcase a variety of beautiful orchid species and hybrids. The show is expected to attract students, judges and visitors from Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and other states in Malaysia. Over 400 species of orchids will be on display during the event, with some available for purchase at the show.

Date: 21-29 September

Time: 10am-10pm

Venue: Straits Quay