Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997

Exhibitions

* Painting Exhibition: Hugo Von Pedersen (1870-1958), a Danish artist in Indonesia and Francois Brochet, a French artist expressing the beauty of Indonesia, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, daily at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Oct. 27 * Painting Exhibition: Journey into the Light, Java and by the English painter Laila Dempster, at the Shang Palace exhibition area, lower ground floor, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 26. * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition: Manusia dan Alam Pikirannya, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 28. * 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 Exhibition: Saksi Mata, at the Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 23 to Nov. 17. * Painting and Furniture Exhibition at Bank Universal Preferred Banking Area, Plaza Setiabudi Atrium, 1st floor, Jl. HR 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. * Painting Exhibition, by Olivier Debre, at CCF Gallery - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 25. * Photo and Sculpture Exhibition: Penghayatan Borobudur, by Heinz-Gunter Prager, at the National Gallery, The Art Exhibition Building, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 26. * Painting Exhibition, Romance of Firman Ichsan, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Oct. 31. * Painting Exhibition: The Spirit of Colour, by Nunung WS at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 31. * Painting Exhibition: The Late Sadali's Final Works, at Edwin's Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, South Jakarta, 8:30 to 7:30, until Oct. 26. * Art and Fashion Exhibition: Men and a 1000 Butterflies at the Regent Hotel Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Oct. 28. * Art Exhibition: by Group Sembilan at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.9-11, Central Jakarta, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23-31. * Design and Technology Exhibition: Spotlight UK, a major British promotion of design and technology in Indonesia, at Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 24

Films

* Japanese Film, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, lt 2-3, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 61-62, South Jakarta: Bangau (Tsuru), at 7 p.m. to 8:33 p.m., Oct. 23. * French Film, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta: Les Bas-Fonds, on Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Friday at 7:30 p.m., until Oct. 25. * Imax Theater: Anak-anak Indonesia, at 2 p.m., Mexico, at 1 p.m., Indonesia Indah, at 12 p.m., 4 p.m., Untaian Manikam, at 3 p.m., until Oct. 24. Keong Emas, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, for information call 8401021, 8409277.

Performances

* Opera, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta: Great Big Opera Company from Australia, 8 p.m., Oct. 24. * Concert: Pagelaran Musik Super Grup 1997, featuring Gigi, Edane, PAS, Netral, Slank, Dewa 19, Riv and Bias Band, at the Ancol Dreamland, ex.Circuit Area, Jl. Lodan Timur, North Jakarta, 8 p.m., Oct. 25.

Festival

* Java Festival at the 4th floor, Pasaraya Blok M, Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, South Jakarta: Klono Dance, Ksatria Dance, Siteran, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 25. Bambangan Cakil, Puspita and Minak Jinggo Dance, 11 a.m., Oct. 26.

Talks

* The Indonesian Heritage Society's Evening Lecture Series: The Banda Islands, by Nick and Anita F, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28. * The Forum for Executive Women's Meeting at Klub Rasuna, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. C22, South Jakarta: Women's Health Focuses on Osteoporosis, at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30. For more information contact Aparna Vidyanath at 5307892/5480088 * The TUK's Discussion: Bahasa Indonesia dalam Perdebatan; Sutan Takdir, Wignjadisastra, St. Pamuntjak, Sanoesi Pane, by Soewarsono (LIPI) at Teater Utan Kayu (TUK), Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta, 7 p.m., Oct. 29.

Food Festivals

* Thai Food Festival, in Lemon Grass Restaurant, Hotel Le Meridien, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta, at lunch and dinner time, until Oct. 26. * Moroccan Food and Culture Festival at the Beranda Cafe, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta, until Oct. 25.

Fashion Show

* Yasa Lancar Fashion Show at the Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta, 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 24.

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, 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. * 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. * 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. Jend. 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., Bias Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 27. * 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. Groove, 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.