Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997
Exhibitions
* Batik Exhibition, by Maartri Djorghi, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Nov. 8. * Painting Exhibition: From Mooi Indie to Persagi, at Museum Seni Rupa Jakarta, Jl. Taman Fatahilah, West Jakarta, on Tuesday to Friday, Sunday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 26. * Graphic Art Exhibition: Witnesses by five Indonesian and five Dutch artists, at the Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Nov. 17. * Painting and Furniture Exhibition at Bank Universal Preferred Banking Area, Plaza Setiabudi Atrium, 1st floor, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav. 62, South Jakarta, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Nov. 7: Painting exhibition, Life and People of Republic Indonesia, by Donald Bason, European Furniture and Accessories by Slavia Treasures Decor. * Wristwatch Exhibition, at Financial Club, the 27th floor Niaga Tower, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav. 58, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Nov. 5. * Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, by Jason Monet, The Art Exhibition Building, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 7. * Painting Exhibition: Nenek Moyangku Orang Sangiran by Krisna Murti, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 10.
Performances
* Concert by Chambermusic Ensemble, International Music Foundation, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, Marcel Worms (Pianist), 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3. * Javanese Traditional Play - Wayang Orang Bharata: The fake Kresna-Gatotkaca (Kresna-Gatotkaca Kembar), directed by Sangadi, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Nov. 5.
Arts Festival
* Festival November 97 featuring theaters, dances, musics, poetry readings, shadow play, and talks at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 12: - Music at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM: Yogyakarta's Quartet, Nov. 11. Corps Music, area TIM, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 4,11,12. - Theater at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM: Kala by Teater Koma, Nov. 3. Dar Der Dor by Teater Mandiri, Nov. 4. Untuk Apa Sih Kau Bakar Hutan Itu? by Teater Kecil, Nov. 5. - Dances at Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM: Children's dance, Dewi Zamri and Ratnasari, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 8. Ekayana and Saraswati, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 9. - Poetry Readings at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM, Nov. 8-9. Children's Poetry Reading, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 2-3 - Cultural Talks: W.S. Rendra, 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM, Nov. 10; Ridwan Saidi, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Galeri Cipta III - TIM, Nov. 4. Literature talk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Galeri Cipta II - TIM, Nov. 8-9. - Shadow play: Hanoman Obong, area TIM, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Nov. 8. - TV Drama at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Galeri Cipta III, Nov. 5-12.
Film
* French Film, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta: Les Anges Du Peche, on Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Friday at 7:30 p.m., until Nov. 8.
Talk
* The Indonesian Heritage Society's Evening Lecture Series: In the Land of the Komodo Dragon, by Claire Ellis, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4.
Music
* Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - O'Reiley's Pub and Bar: Nations Band, Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Fountain Lounge: aKSento from the Philippines, daily (except Tuesday), 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Classical Trio, Meidy, Femmy and Santoso, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Classical Trio, Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Classical Solo Pianist, daily, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Seafood Terrace: Bumbung and Suling, traditional music (gamelan), daily, 7:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Lamoda: Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Jazz Band, Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Light entertainment with singers, Monday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 59, Central Jakarta: - Bar Onix: All Eight Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Galaxy Band, Monday, Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Excellence Band, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Sheraton Bandara Hotel: Jl. Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo, Toll Road, Bandara Soekarno Hatta, West Jakarta. - Maxi's Lounge: Duet Monang and Dea, daily, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Bumbu Restaurant: Batak Night, Jack Combo Band, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Linjani Restaurant: Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch - Delta Band, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Jimbaran Bay Poolside: Jack Combo Band, Saturday night. * President Hotel, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Sky Garden Grill and Supper Club: Sky Riders Band, Tuesday to Saturday at Dinner or Supper time. - Rainbow Lounge: open daily, at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Solo Pianist, on day time, Piano and Keroncong music band, nightly. - Lobby: Indonesian Traditional Dances, Monday, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu Restaurant: Eljavos and Arthana Group, at 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: - Prambanan Cafe: Singers, Agape Trio, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., KC Tri, Monday, Thursday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Jaff, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Jamazu, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Thes Trio, Thursday, Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Chandra Lounge, at 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., (singer and organist): Sandra and Harry Prasasti, Monday. Iin and Harry Prasasti, Tuesday. Tuti and Halim Siregar, Wednesday. Zeylla and Halim, Thursday. Nuke Herman and Harry Prasasti, Friday. Yanti and Harry Prasasti, Saturday. Yati and Harry Prasasti, Sunday. - Lobby: Pianist, Richard, Tuesday and Sunday. Jafar Sidik, Sunday and Saturday. Suharto, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Raphsody Vocal Group, Thursday, Friday, at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kecapi Suling, Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gending Jawa, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Karawitan Sunda, at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bumbung Bali, Saturday, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: - Lagoon Lounge is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Piano live entertainment, daily. - Pizzaria Restaurant: Centerfold Band, Thursday to Saturday, Prospect Band, Friday, at 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Kudus Bar: Pianist and Singer, daily 6 p.m. to midnight. - Sriwedari Garden Restaurant: Omega Vocal Group, Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Good Guys Band, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan, Central Jakarta: - CJ's Bar: Live performances, C. Huff, Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday, at 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. X-IT Band, on Monday to Thursday, at 9:30 p.m. to 1:10 a.m., Friday, Saturday, at 10:30 p.m. to 2:10 a.m. * Hotel Atlet Century Park, Jl.Pintu Satu Senayan, Central Jakarta. - Jasmine Lounge: Lounge Music, Flute/Clarinet Piano, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lenny and Bobby (vocalist & pianist), Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lucy Bobby Trio, Sunday, at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Silvie Armonie Trio Vocal, Thursday, at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Fesly Bobby Trio Vocal, Monday, Friday, Saturday, at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Ivy Aning Jak Band, Tuesday, Wednesday, at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., - Gazebo Pool: Angklung Plus Traditional Music by Ireng Maulana Star, Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Live music every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Komodo Airways: Live music by Grounded Crew Band every Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge: Binaga Simatupang (Pianist), Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Hotel Wisata International, Jl. MH. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Marunda Restaurant: Organist and Singer, on daily except Wednesday and Thursday, at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 9:30. Keroncong music, Wednesday. Arizona Group Vocal, Thursday, at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Jambang Bar: Organist and Singer, on Monday to Sunday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Lobby: Kecapi, traditional music, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Le-Meridien, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta: - Lounge and Lobby Bar, Le Rendez-Vous: Venus Quartet, Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight, Doug Roll, American pianist & singer, nightly, except Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight, Indonesian pianists, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Johny Legoh, Guitaris, daily, except Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
* Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m., Los Ganesha Vocal Group, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Lobby Bar: Jamie (Pianist), Sunday, Monday, 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Boece (Pianist), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Fhia, Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist, Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Boece & Ayu, daily except Monday and Tuesday, at 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Pianist of the Jakarta String Fantasy, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Chamber Music by Jakarta String Fantasy Pianist, daily 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rubi P, Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Breakthru Band, Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Breakthru Band/Yeah Yeah Boys, Thursday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Breakthru Band/Eksis Band, Friday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Breakthru Band/Jakarta Funky Band, Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta: - Fountain Bar: Yoseph G (pianist), daily, and with saxophonist every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Pharaoh Pub: Chitekos Band, Monday, 9:30 p.m. Footprint Band, Friday, Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Galaxy Band, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., Moderate Band, Thursday, 9:30 p.m. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge: Ms. Ayu (Singer), Monday to Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. - B.A.T.S: Fortune 500 from Vancouver, Canada, Monday to Saturday, 10:15 p.m. to 2 a.m., Ms. La Verne Butler from New Jersey, Monday to Friday, 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta: - Semanggi Lounge: Classic Guitar Melodies with Nelson Rumantir, daily except Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Arol (Pianist and flutist), Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Mullova Chamber Music String Quartet, semi classical and romantic hits, Monday to Saturday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Guy Harris (Guitarist) performs light classical music, on Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Beranda Cafe: Jazz Music with The Armando Quartet Dixie Band, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Plaza de Espana Restaurant: Los Paraguas, Spanish music and songs, nightly except Sunday, at 7 p.m., Los Caballeros, Latin Gypsy Sounds, nightly except Monday, at 10 p.m. * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Cafe Batavia, Jl. Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta: Live jazz music, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. * Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta: Shiok Crew Band, Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 p.m., Friday to Sunday, at 10:30 p.m., Happy Hours, Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Hard Rock Cafe, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: Music Hours, daily, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Classic Rock, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cross Offer Band from Philippine, at 10:30 p.m. * Jamz, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya. No. LMN 11, South Jakarta, daily at 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Kiboud M, Benny L, on Tuesday, Jam Session, Wednesday, Time Bomb Blues, Thursday. Wach Dach Band, Friday. Niacin, Saturday. * Poster Cafe, Jl. Gatot Subroto 14 South Jakarta: Led Zeppelin Hits, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Nov. 7. Gelar Music and Top Model, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 8. APP's music festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 9.
Museums
* Bayt Al-Qur'an museum, at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * 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 2:30 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., English Language Tours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and last Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (except public holiday). * Puppet museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27, West Jakarta: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. * Satria Mandala Military museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Textile museum, Jl. Karel Sasuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta: Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Forestry Manggala Wana Bhakti museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Stamp museum: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * The 1945 Fight For Freedom museum, Jl. Menteng Raya 31, Central Jakarta: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Jakarta museum of History Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Sasmithaloka Ahmad Yani museum, Jl. Lembang 58, Block D, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Maritime museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan 1, North Jakarta: Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Fine Arts and Ceramics museum, Jl. Taman Fatahillah 2, West Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.