Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 1, 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., Nov. 1-8. * Painting Exhibition, by Laila Dempster, at Shangri-La, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 2. * 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, 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, Nov. 1-7. * 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., Nov. 1-10.

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. * Traditional Performance in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta: Melangkah Bendul, the Melayu Riau's traditional ceremony at 8 p.m., Riau Pavilion, Nov. 1. * Carnival: The 1997 Taman Mini's cultural week, Karnaval Prajurit Tradisional Nusantara featuring music and dance, in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Plaza Tugu Api Pancasila, East Jakarta, 9 a.m., Nov. 2.

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, Nov. 1 to Nov. 12: - Musics at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM: by the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 1. Yogyakarta's Quartet, Nov. 11. Corps Music, area TIM, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 1,4,11,12. - Theaters at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM : Kereta Kencana by Teater Rendra, on Nov. 2. 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 in the 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: by Rendra, 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM, Nov. 10. By 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. - 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: Pepe Le Moko, on Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1.

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

* 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. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: - Prambanan Cafe: Singers, 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): 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., 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., Saturday. Bumbung Bali, Saturday, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 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, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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 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. * 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. * Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 South Jakarta: Abadi Soesman Band, Tuesday. Time Bomb Blues, Wednesday. Ocean Park, Thursday. Lemon Tea Band, Friday. Gypsy Can Band, Saturday. 2nd Born Band, Sunday. All bands after 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.

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.

Church Services

* Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jl. Saharjo 317B South Jakarta. Services on Sunday at 7 a.m. (in English). * Rahmat Emmanuel Ministries Service, in the Irian Room, 15th floor, Hotel Indonesia, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday, at 4 p.m., (in English). * Charismatic Worship Service Interdenominational ministry of the Assemblies of God Indonesia, at Gedung Kenanga, Jl. Senen Raya No.46, Central Jakarta: English Services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Sunday School for ages 2-16, at 10:30 a.m. * Hilton Executive Club, Jakarta Hilton Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: International English Service at 8 a.m., in Gemini Room, Kid's Church, in Anggrek Room, and Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. The service is organized by the Church of the Assemblies of God Indonesia. * Lippo Karawaci English Service, at Imperial Country Club, 405 Bulevar Jend. Sudirman, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, 6 p.m. The service is organized by the Church of the Assemblies of God Indonesia. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday, 8:30 a.m. (in English). Sunday school 8:30 a.m. (in English and Indonesia). Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Testimony Meeting, (in English and Indonesia). * Immanuel Church, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 5 p.m. (in English). * Immanuel Methodist Church, Jl. Latumeten, Gg. Rahayu I/7, West Jakarta (Phone: 6312870): Services on Sunday at 10 a.m. (in English), Sunday School at 8 a.m. * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. with Sunday School. South Jakarta (just off the Outer Ringroad), Don Bosco School, Pondok Indah. Sunday Services at 10 a.m. with Sunday School (all services in English). For more information call Vicar Revd. Andrew Lake at (021) 7667713. * Jakarta Community Church using the airconditioned community hall of Effata Church at the corner of Jl. Melawai Raya and Jl. Iskandarsyah II, near Pasaraya, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. International and ecumenical service of worship in English on Sundays at 10 a.m. Children's program includes toddlers' care and Sunday School. For more information call 7222325. * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 51: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., in English.