Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, August 12, 1998

Exhibitions

* Photo Exhibition: A Part of Indonesian Historical Journey, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., until Aug. 24. * Painting Exhibition: Laga Lukis dan Amal Patra 13 1998, at Jl. Ampera Raya 25, South Jakarta (Phone: 78832989), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 5. * Painting Exhibition: Sisi Lain, Orang Indonesia dan Negerinya, by, Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda No. 4, Cilandak Timur, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7806079), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 30. * Painting, Sculpture Exhibition: Anggrek Kasih Untuk Sesama, by Dolorosa Sinaga, Kartika Affandi, Enrico Soekarno, etc., World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta (Phone: 5211320), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 13. * Arts Exhibition: Patterning in Contemporary Art - Layers of Meaning; Signifying Decorativeness - Layers of Meaning, Gedung Pameran Seni Rupa Depdikbud, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021, 3848791), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 21. * Drawings Exhibition by Cary Venselaar, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321,5250571), until Sept. 4. * Painting Exhibition: Sejuta Warna Nusantara di Era Refomasi, by A. Gumelar, Teguh Edianto, etc., Santika Hotel, Jl. AIPDA K.S. Tubun No. 7, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5330350), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 20. * Painting Exhibition: Manusia dalam Gejolak Sosial, by Odji Lirungan, Galeri Cipta II, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 24. * Painting Exhibition by Karen Maters, at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.9-11, Central Jakarta (Phone: 324505, 3918761), Aug. 14-16. * Arts Exhibition: Tapestries, Installations, Graphics, Ceramics by Meiske Taurisia, Meiwiyanty, Mia Sumiarni, at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 17-27.

Performances

* Children's Performances, Pesta Kesenian Anak-anak, Mutiara Indonesia 1998, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Pos 2, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3808283, 3441892): - Bazaar and Children Playground, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 15-23. - Musical Drama: Menonjok Hantu by Bela Studio, Si Jinak, by Teater Tanah Air, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 16. - Paper Recycling Workshop with aikon tim, 10 a.m., Aug.16, 23. - Drawing Workshop, 12 p.m. Aug.16, 23. - Dances: Betawi dance, Kembang Ape, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 15. Sundanese dance drama, Belantara Lestari, Aug. 15. - Ballet, lead by Farida Oetoyo, 3 p.m., Aug. 16. * Concerts, at 7:30 p.m., Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321): Elena Szirmai (Pianist) and Otmar Kramis (Saxophonist), Aug. 25, International Music Foundation, Aug. 28. * Poetry Reading: Kuhentikan Hujan by Sapardi Djoko Dhamono, at The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 28.

Film

* Japanese Film at The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266): Istana Pasir, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 18. Semangat Sumo, 4:30 p.m., Aug.19. Balada Kehidupan, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 20. Kamikaze Taxi, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 21, Manusia Tanpa Ketrampilan, 10 a.m., Duri Kematian, 2 p.m., Aug. 22.

Food

* Semenanjung Melayu Food Festival, at Raddin Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta (Phone: 6405641), Aug. 13-18.

Talk

* Political Talk with Dr. Martono, Enin Supriyanto, Politik Kekuasaan dalam Dunia Seni Rupa, Galeri Cipta II, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 1:30 p.m., Aug. 15.

Music

* Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444): - Baruna Pub: Live Music, Happy hours at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta (Phone: 5268833): - 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) plays light classical music, on Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Sari Pan Pacific Hotel: Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 323707): - Restoran Fiesta: Hi-Tea, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Vocal Group. * Sheraton Bandara Hotel: Jl. Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo Toll Road, Soekarno-Hatta Airport, West Jakarta (Phone: 5597777): - Maxi's Lounge: Trio Kalvari, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Bumbu Restaurant: Kolintang, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Kecapi, Suling (traditional music), daily (except Saturday, Monday). * Grand Melia Jakarta, Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X-0, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5268080): - Lobby Lounge: Solo Piano, Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trio Classical, Monday to Sunday, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Trio Classical and Singer, Monday to Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 2302132): - Harry's Bar: Trio Jazz, The Benny Mustafa Trio, Monday to Thursday. Feature Night, Idang Rasjidi and Friends, Friday. Acid Jazz, Wong Aksan and Friends, Saturday. Strawberry Jam with Benny Likumahuwa's Band, Sunday. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta (Phone: 2311234): - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday to Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., Deep on Trust, Thursday, Friday, 9 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., Jakarta Fungky Band, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:45 a.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. * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Phone: 5703600): - Tomat at the Pizzaria: Street Howker Competion, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., until Aug. 20. * Hotel Atlet Century Park, Jl.Pintu Satu Senayan, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5712041). - Komodo Airways, at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Platinum Band, Monday, Friday. Dick and Company Band, Tuesday. Gypsy Four Band, Wednesday, Saturday. Arjuna Band, Thursday. * Santika Hotel, Jl. AIPDA K.S. Tubun No. 7, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5330350): - JaliJali: Agus and Risa, Monday, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Ade and Linda, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sexy Cool Band presents TOP 40, Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Quick Band presents Pop Jazz, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3901234): - Fountain Lounge: aK Sento from Philippines, daily (except Sunday), 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. - Lamoda: Jazz Band, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., * Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5747777): - Cascade Lounge: Boece Karamoy (Pianist), Monday to Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Armonia, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. * President Hotel, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 2301112): - Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu Restaurant: Eljavos and Arthana Group, Lunch and Dinner time. * Sheraton Media Hotel: Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 3, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6263001): - The International Yacht Club, Live Entertainment, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Exelence Band, Wednesday. Arnesia Band, Thursday. Zig Zag, Friday. Sexy Cool, Saturday. * Hotel Kristal, Jl. Tarogong Raya, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507050): - Poolside: Live music, Friday, 7 p.m. * Hotel Ciputra Jakarta, Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman, West Jakarta (Phone: 5660640: - Marble Court Lobby Lounge: Taras Group, Monday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Kecapi Music, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Solo Pianist, Kardi Kho, Monday to Wednesday, Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. * Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6128811) - Lobby Lounge: Marina Quartet and Pianist, daily, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta (Phone: 3903030): - Pharaoh Pub, 9:30 p.m. till midnight : Moderate Band, Monday. Abadi Soesman Band, Tuesday. Queentana Band, Wednesday. Zig-zag Band, Thursday. Chitekos Band, Friday. Pancake Band, Saturday. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5707440): - B.A.T.S: Marlene Arden from Chicago, Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9:45 a.m. * Raddin Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta (Phone: 6405641): - Borneo Restaurant: Rein Jamain and Trio Jazz, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Hotel Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 2301008): - Nirwana Supper Club: Abadi Soesman Band plays 60's music on Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Pantura Band, daily except Monday and Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 59, West Jakarta (Phone: 5331570): - Bar Onix: Neo Fiesta Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Galaxy Band, Monday, Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Excellence Band, Tuesday, 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 (Phone: 2513131): - Lounge and Lobby Bar, Le Rendez-Vous: Venus Quartet, Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Pianist and Singer, nightly except Monday, 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Indonesian Pianists, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nelson Rumantir (Guitaris), Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Phone: 5251008,5205000): - Chandra Lounge: Pianist and Organist, Nightly, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3500077): - Lobby Lounge Bar: Vino (Guitarist) and Yudi (Pianist), Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Imperial Century Hotel, 401 Bulevar Jend. Sudirman Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang (Phone: 5460101): - Poolside: Indonesian Traditional Dances, every Thursday evening. * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta (Phone: 6406000): - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Hawaiian and Hula-hula Dances, Los Chodhos Vocal Group, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3805555) - Bogor Cafe: Dixie Jazz Band, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. * Hotel Mercure Rekso-Hayam Wuruk, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 West Jakarta (Phone: 6248680): - Mango Pub: Lopez Band, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. * Jalan Jalan, The Penthouse floor, Menara Imperium, Kuningan, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. 1, South Jakarta (Phone: 8353976): Bias Lima, Tuesday. B2 90's Band, Wednesday, Smart Band, Thursday, Ocean Park, Friday, Atlantic Band, Saturday, at 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 South Jakarta (Phone: 7199041), 10 p.m.: Lemon Tea Band, Thursday, Karua Boys Band, Friday, Gypsy Can Band, Saturday, Bias 5 Band, Sunday. * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta (Phone: 5267827): Valencia Band, Thursday, Wachdach Band, Friday, 40 Band, Saturday. Performing top 40's music in town, 9 p.m. onwards. * Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5745111): Happy Hours, 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., Eksis Band, Sunday to Tuesday. Mixline Band, Thursday to Saturday. Karua Band, Wednesday. * Hard Rock Cafe, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3903565-7): Deviate Band, Monday to Saturday, 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., The Groove, Sunday, 11 p.m., Chrisye, 10 p.m., Aug. 17. * News Cafe, Setiabudi Building 1 Blok D1-D6, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, South Jakarta (Phone: 5257376, 5257378): Live entertainment at 10 p.m. onwards; Foot Print Band, Monday. 2nd Born Band, Wednesday. Flash Back, Friday. 2nd Born Band, Valencia Band, Saturday. * New York Cafe, in Laguna Ria, Taman Ria Senayan (Phone: 5747014, 5747015): Nightly live entertainment featuring New York Band, on Monday, Valencia Band, Tuesday, Amigos Band, Wednesday, Motion Band, Thursday, The Groove, Friday, Colors Band, Saturday, Non-stop Rock DJ's Achul and Oppie, Sunday. * Bumbu Indonesian Restaurant and Cafe, in Landmark Building I, Level Ground Floor, Plaza Area, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5749026): Kecapi, Suling (traditional music), Monday to Saturday Night. * Kempinski Hotel Plaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11: - Lobby Lounge: Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Quartet Pop, Monday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Java Cafe and Restaurant: Instrumental Trio, Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Amigos Restaurant, Setiabudi Building II, Ground floor, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta: Tinombala Band, Friday, Keyboard, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.:

Museums

* Bayt Al-Qur'an museum, in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta (Phone: 8416466): Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Satria Mandala Military museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Phone: 5227946): Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. * National museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3811551): 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). * Forestry Manggala Wana Bhakti museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Phone: 5703265/46): Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * The 1945 Fight For Freedom museum, Jl. Menteng Raya 31, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3909148): Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Jakarta museum of History Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta (Phone: 6929101): Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Maritime museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan 1, North Jakarta (Phone: 6690518): 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 (Phone: 6907062): Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Puppet museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27, West Jakarta (Phone: 6929560): 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. * Textile museum, Jl. Karel Sasuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5606613): Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Stamp museum: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta (Phone: 8409286): Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.