Where to go in Jakarta:
Music
* The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli Vocal Group Tuesday to Sunday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Manilamaze Tuesday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Thursday 9 p.m. to 00:30 a.m., Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Front Line, Friday 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m; Tux & Minks Monday & Thursday 9 p.m. to 00:30 a.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday & Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Yeah Yeah Boys Sunday 8:30 p.m to midnight, Wednesday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Borobudur Inter.Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta: - Kintamani Pavilion: Traditional Dances & Songs Friday, Italian Night Wednesday, Arabian Night Tuesday, all from 7 p.m.. - Pendopo Tea Lounge: Troubador Quintet (instrumental) daily 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Hi-Note Quartet Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Mildred Jones, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12.45. a.m. - Music Room: Hospitality Industry Monday; Balissimo Tuesday; Ladies' Carnival Night Wednesday; House Party Thursday; Fashion Night Friday; Australian musicians daily. * Century Park Hotel, Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, Central Jakarta: - Duo Graciella Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Galaxy Band Sunday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Saturday (except Tuesday) 8 p.m. to midnight; Jump Selection Tuesday & Friday 8 p.m. to midnight; Trio Graciella Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * Dai-Ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Lobby, Mezzanine Lounge: classic music, live daily 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.. * Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Fountain Lounge: Fenny/Astrid (pianists) daily except Tuesday 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Armando & Klasiko Suprema daily except Tuesday 8:30 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; String Quintet & Singer Tuesday 8:30 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; Trio Semi Classical Monday to Friday (except Tuesday) 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Tuesday 4:30 p.m. to 8:p.m., Saturday & Sunday 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - O'Reilly's: City Rhythm Band from Holland, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Seafood Terrace: Traditional gamelan daily 7:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Hotel Horison, Ancol, North Jakarta: - Anging Mamiri: International Music every Saturday 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Nelayan Bar: Sandra Lintang, Lucy, Herdy Perdana, Yusdi & Yuddy (electone, saxophones & singers), Monday to Sunday 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.. - Pondok Samudra: Dolimas Vocal Group, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday. - Spec's Music Lounge: Secret Way Band Monday to Friday 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Sunda Kelapa Coffee Shop: Purwanto & Yulli (organ & singer) everyday, 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Los Andilos Vocal Group, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; El Mores Vocal Group, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. * Hotel Indonesia, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Ganesha Bar: Country Rider's Group Sunday 10 p.m. to midnight; Netty Galles & Idrus Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Rini & Nikko (singer & organist) Saturday & Sunday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Yetti Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Lobby: Gamelan Bali Saturday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Karawitan Jawa Thursday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Kecapi Suling Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Traditional music daily 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Ramayana Lounge: Music daily 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Ramayana Terrace: 60s Group Friday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Keroncong Swakarsa Monday & Thursday 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m; Smorgasbord, Friday, 12 to 3 p.m. - Nirwana Supper Club: Vannie's Band Monday to Saturday 10:00 p.m. to midnight except Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. to midnight; Netty Galles & Yupiter Band Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Ellen & Yupiter Band Monday, Friday, Sunday 10 p.m. to 1 a.m; Country Riders' Group Sunday, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Flashback Band, Wednesday 9 p.m. to midnight. * Hotel Wisata International, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Lobby: Traditional Music: Degung & Jaipong Monday & Thursday, Karawitan Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Jampang Bar: Electone & Singers Hendra/Hendy & Leny Monday to Saturday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saxophone Tony Wednesday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Marunda Restaurant: Electone & Singers Hendra/Hendy & Leny Monday, Friday & Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Andros & Arizona Vocal Group Tuesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Keroncong Swakarsa Wednesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto: - Hibiscus: Albert (pianist) Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Lagoon Bar: Andyono Arie (pianist) Wednesday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Albert Pays Tantua (pianist), Monday & Tuesday - Kudus Bar: Manneke & Renny Monday to Saturday except Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. to midnight; Eddy Sumlang Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 9 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday 6 p.m. to midnight. - Pizzaria Restaurant: The O Band daily except Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. to midnight; Something Unique daily except Tuesday, Sunday to Thrusday 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday & Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Sriwedari Garden Restaurant: The Good Guys Dixieland Jazz Band Saturday & Sunday evenings, Griya Budaya (flute & kecapi) Friday evening. - Taman Sari Restaurant: Pianist daily 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta: - Prambanan Coffee Shop: Agape Trio Monday to Wednesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Casanova Vocal Group Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; The "S" Trio Thursday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. * Le Meridien Jakarta, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta: - Le Rendez-Vous: Emerson Pirot (Pianist) daily except Monday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Taras Quartet Monday 8 p.m. to midnight; Ucok H.S. (Guitarist) daily except Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Yetti Ganita (Pianist) Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * Manari Beach Mania, Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 14, South Jakarta: Nightly music and dance entertainment, Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 12 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Hotel, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Club Room: Club Room Duo Saturday 7:15p.m. to 11 p.m.; Nick Mamahit (pianist) Sunday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. * News Cafe Jakarta, Setia Budi Building, Kuningan, South Jakarta: Beatles Night Wednesday night; Jazz Night Tuesday night; Oldies but Goodies Thursday night; Queen Sound Specialist Monday night; Sound of the Sixties Friday night; Top 40 Saturday night. * President Hotel: Jl. Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta: - Lobby: Traditional Dance Monday 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Rainbow Lounge: El Javos Vocal Group Sunday & Tuesday 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Rainbow Band Monday, Friday & Saturday; Yetti Garnita (Singing Pianist) Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Sky Garden Grill & Supper Club: Sky Riders Band & Singers Sunday to Thursday 9 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Saturday & holiday's eve until 1 a.m. * Sahid Jaya Hotel: Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta: - Bengawan Solo Restaurant: Panglejar Manah (Siteran Music) daily, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Lobby Lounge: Trio Bes Monday to Saturday 8 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; Angklung Plus every Sunday; Albert & Ira Diman (pianist & singer), 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., daily except Sunday. - Lobby Tower: Tina's Group (Gamelan Music) Wednesday & Saturday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Sukohardjo Lounge: G+4 Quartet Monday to Saturday 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Albert (pianist) Sunday 11: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Jakarta Chamber Music, Monday to Friday, 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.; * Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Jayakarta Grill: Felicia & pianist Monday to Thursday 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saroha Vocal Group Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Melati Lounge: Felicia & Pianist, 6:15 p.m. 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday; Saroha Vocal Group Monday to Thursday 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Sunday; Stardust Band, 4 p.m. to 01:00 a.m., daily except Sunday. - Pacific Lounge: Guitarist nightly except Sunday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Pitstop Club: Flashback Band, Side Street Band, every Monday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge: Pianist daily 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Classical Trio daily 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Classique Strings Monday to Saturday 8 p.m. to 00:45 a.m. * Hard Rock Cafe, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: "Music Hours": Bar Games, Music Library, Music Videos, Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Museums
* Adam Malik Museum, Jl. Diponegoro 29, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Tuesday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. * National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta: Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Puppet Museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, West Jakarta: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Satriamandala Military Museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Textile Museum, Jl. Karel Satsuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, West Jakarta: Sunday & Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Performances
* Jamz Jazz Pub presents Quartet & Oele P & Otti today, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya, South Jakarta. * Maynard Ferguson (jazz), July 22 & 23, at Topaz, The Ultimate Club, Wisma Bakrie, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, kav. B-1, South Jakarta (5250212), 9 p.m. Tickets: Rp 50,000, Rp 75,000. * House music, fashion, performing art by Pure, at Ebony discotheque every Friday, Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, 10 p.m. * Play, The Opening Nada Dasar Miring by Bandar Teater Jakarta, July 22 to 24 at Teater Arena, Taman Ismail Marzuki (Jakarta Arts Center), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m. Tickets: Rp 5,000.
Exhibitions
* Portraits of Batak, a personal encounter photographs by Poriaman Sitanggang, Lobby of World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, until July 22. * Textiles, by designer Harry Darsono, tomorrow until July 28 at Grand Hyatt Jakarta. * Indonesian Ceremonial Objects of the Past, until December at President Hotel, lobby and coffee shop, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, daily 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. * Portraits of Indonesian Famous People, by Michael Warshall, until July 25, at the Sahid Jaya Hotel and Tower, Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. * Paintings by Thny Joesoef, until today at Galeri Cipta, Taman Ismail Marzuki, daily 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. * Paintings by Machzum Siregar, until July 31 at Galeri Kafe, Jl. Cemara 6, Central Jakarta. * Paintings by Kartika Koberl, Affandi and six other painters, until July 26 at Neo Decor Gallery, Jl. Kaji Raya No. 1 BB Central Jakarta (3447481), daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. * Installation art by F.X. Harsono, July 22 to July 29, at Wisma Seni Depdikbud (Gallery of Ministry of Education & Culture), Jl. Merdeka Barat, Gambir, Central Jakarta. * Flowers in paintings of Indonesian, American, Russian, Italian and French artists at Bank Universal, Menteng, Central Jakarta, until July 27, during bank's hours. * Naina Fashions exhibition at Naina Exim Indo, Jl. Pintu Air Raya No.11 A, first Floor, Central Jakarta, daily from 10.30 a.m to 8 p.m., until July 31.
Talks
* Lecture on Japanese films by film critics Kenji Iwamoto and discussion, July 26 at Teater Tertutup (Closed Theater), Taman Ismail Marzuki (Jakarta Arts Center), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 7:30 p.m. Contact Japanese Cultural Center, 5201266-7.
Films
* Retrospection week on works by Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi at Teater Tertutup (Closed Theater), Taman Ismail Marzuki (Jakarta Arts Center), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta. Today, Gion No Shimai (Sisters of Gion), Ugetsu Monogatari (The Ugetsu Story); July 22, Akasen Chitai (Street of Shame), Sansho the Bailiff; July 23, Osaka Elegy, The Life of Oharu; July 24, Fancy Dance, The Ugetsu Story; July 25, Street of Shame, Tabi No Omosa (Journey into Solitude); July 26, Sisters of Gion. Free entrance passes at Jakarta Arts Center and Japanese Cultural Center, 2nd fl. Summitmas Tower, Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta. * Indonesian films: Indonesia Indah, Anak-anak Indonesia, Untaian Manikam, The First Emperor of China and Blue Planet. For information on screening times contact: Keong Emas, Taman Mini Indonesia, phone: 840 1036.