Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 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 68 H 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. 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. 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., Oct. 22-28. * 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. 22-23, 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. 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. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28.

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. 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: - Chandra Lounge, at 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., (singer and organist): Zeylla and Halim, Thursday. Nuke Herman and Harry Prasasti, Friday. Yanti and Harry Prasasti, Saturday. Yati and Harry Prasasti, Sunday. * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 59, Central Jakarta: - Bar Onix: 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: - 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. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - 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 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: 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: - 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., * 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. * Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 South Jakarta: 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., 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.: 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.