Whats Happening in Bali During November 2011
• 1 November
Melbourne Cup @ Cocoon Beach Club
Race start at 12.00 midday with live feed direct from the track.
3 Course Lunch IDR 400K NET, include free flow beer, sparkling wine, or sangr1a from 11am – 1pm
• 1 -2 November
EGGORE @ JP’s Warung Club
EGGORE, original band live performance far away from Japan here in Bali only 2 days.
With opening fashion show by Japanese fashion designer, live art act painting performing.
Information: (0361).731622 – Ticket from IDR 150K and free 1 drink
• 3 -6 November
The 2011 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions
The 2011 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions is a singles-only tennis tournament that will be played on indoor hard courts. It is the third edition of the tournament and is part of the 2011 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. This event will be held in the Bali International Convention Centre.
Information: ticket@commbanktennis.com.
• 4 November
6th Naughty Baby-Foot Tournament
Once a month Naughty Nuri’s Warung – Batubelig is holding a Soccer Table (Baby-Foot) Tournament. Calling for single/double players. Grab your friend, neighbor, and join the fun.
Min/Max players: 8 – 16 (min 18 years old)
Registration deadline: Thursday, 3 November 2011, 3pm @Naughty Nuri’s Warung-Batubelig.
Information: Kinky Komang (081353152117)
• 9 November
Jason Mraz – Special Accoustic Evening witha Toca River
Live concert at Taman Bhagawan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Ticket price: VIP Festival (IDR 860K), Premium Festival (IDR 680K), and Regular (IDR 390K).
You can get ticket online on rajakarcis website. Ticket also available from these outlets:
Bali Discovery Tours, Disc Tarra Galeria Bali, and Taman Bhagawan Bali
• 10 November
National Hero’s Day
• 11 – 13 November
2th Semi Annual Convention of District 87 of Toastmasters International
The Bali Toastmasters Conference will take place at the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that since 1924 has help over 4 million people become confident and competent public speakers through their participation in a proven program to develop speaking and leadership skill.
Toastmasters currently has a membership of 250,000 attending one of the more than 12,800 clubs that meet regularly in more than 113 countries worldwide.
Conference highlights include:
• Keynote speech by Craig Valentine – 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking.
• Education Sessions with Craig Valentine, Leann Tang DTM, Hingdranata Nikolay and Prie GS.
• A spirited and exciting face-off at the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest
• Fun-filled and free-spirited welcome night with Balinese orchestra, cultural performances, talent show and games.
• 12 November
Brewers In-House Beer Launching
Special Live performance – line up:
~ Van De Kamp – Canada
~ Geeksmile, Balian, Simulation Attack, Good Morning Sunrise – Bali
~ Brigade07 – Malang
~ Disconnected – Bandung
Start from 7pm and FDC IDR 50K – large beer
Information: (0361).754915
• 15 – 20 November
5th Annual BALINALE 2011 International Film Festival
BALINALE International Film Festival was established in 2007 by Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, founded by Christine Hakim, Indonesia’s internationally recognized film actress and producer, and Deborah Gabinetti, director of Bali Film Center, the non-profit, non-government Indonesian registered charity organization provides an opportunity to invite foreign filmmakers to screen their films while experiencing Indonesia’s accommodating culture and diverse locations for possible film locations or story ideas.
BALINALE 2011 will host a special ASEAN Film Focus that aims to promote production in the region and expose the talented individuals behind the local film industry. The festival also gives Indonesian filmmakers an opportunity to present their work to a global audience while networking with international filmmakers.
Workshops and free seminars are an important part of the festival, a number of which offer Indonesian students and young filmmakers an opportunity to learn from established Indonesian and international professionals. To date, we have enjoyed the support of the participation of Oscar®, Emmy®, BAFTA® and Cannes award winning filmmakers helping us to achieve our goals of bringing together films and their makers as a gathering of global creativity. Information: info@balinale.com
• 18 – 22 November
‘Flower Fiesta, The New Spirit of Heritage’ Sanur Village Festival 2011
Sanur Village Festival (SVF) will be held for the sixth time located at Matahari Terbit Beach in Sanur. The time and larger location deliberately chosen to accommodate the collaboration of National Flora Week merge with the festival this year.
There will be Sanur Open Golf Tournament, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby, Environment Care Program, Cartoon Exhibition, Music Festival, Mass Yoga, Bonsai Contest& Exhibition, Water Sport Competition, Photography Contest, Village Cycling Tour, Cullinary Challenge, Fine Art Exhibition, Fun Beach Games, Cultural Parade, and Bazzar and Food Festival.
Information: Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur – (0361).286987
• 19 November
“Saraswati” Holiday – Hindu Ceremony
Devoted to “Sanghyang Aji Saraswati”, when blessing ceremony is held for holy scriptures, books of arts, knowledges and sciences, and people pray for wisdom and wits, throughout Bali.
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
• Pura Pasek Gelgel, Bongkasa village, district of Abian Semal, Badung regency.
• Pura Pemaksan Banyuning village, east of the town of Singaraja.
• Pura Dadya Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung, Gerih village, district of Abiansemal, Badung regency.
• 20 November
International Children Day
• 23 November
“Pagerwesi” – Hindu Ceremony
the word literally “means Iron Fence” when people pray to “Sanghyang Pramesti Guru” (Lord of The Universe) for strong mental defense in facing wordly temptations, more lively celebrated in North Bali (Buleleng regency).
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
• Pura Kehen, North of the town of Bangli.
• Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu village east of Denpasar.
• Pura Laban Sindujiwa, Kedewatan village, district of Ubud, Gianyar regency.
• Pura Pasek Ketewel, Sempidi village, Badung regency.
• Pura Masceti Selasih Sanding village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency.
• Pura Jogan Agung, Ketewel village, district of Sukawati, Ginayar regency.
• 23 – 26 November 2011
World Mask Festival
Bali’s region of Buleleng will play host to the World Mask Festival to be held November 23-26, 2011. Home to its own unique mask tradition of the Wayang Wong centered in the village of Tejakula, 40 kilometers east of Buleleng’s capital of Singaraja, Buleleng has the backing of the International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO) in hosting the event expecting to attract 300 foreign participants representing 56 countries .
In anticipation of a gathering or world mask performers, the government is preparing the Gedung Budaya located near the former port of Buleleng at a cost of Rp. 3 billion (US$333,000) with work targeted to be completed by September.
Su-Hyun Kwan of IMACO, one of the founders of the World Mask Festival, visited Buleleng on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, to personally inspect the preparations for the November event. He told the press that Buleleng was a natural choice for the festival given Tejakula’s special connection with mask dancing.
• 27 November
Rock’ n Run The 11th Chapter 2011 with Hard Rock Hotel Bali
Charity run proceeds to assist Rumah Senyum “Smile House”. IDR 100K – includes T-Shirt & Refreshment. For Pre registration on 26 October – 26 November 2011 from 11am-5pm in front of Giant Surf Board located on Hard Rock Café Bali, Kuta Beach.
Information: (0361).761869 ext.8164
• Every Wednesday
Bistro Batu Kali
Free ice cream for every child with parent main course purchase
Jl.Laksmana no.55 – Seminyak
88ikini on The Club @ 88 Club Bali
Featuring 88 resident DJ’s and bikini babes by Jakarta and Bali top models
• Every Friday
Salsa Sensations and Live Music Weekends @ SOS Supper Club
Paella, Sangria, and drink specials along with professionals salsa dance instructors start from 6pm. Smooth Joker (The Sinatra of Bali) singing for dinner from 7.30pm.
88eauty & The 88eat
Its all about fashionista & music featuring 88 resident DJ’s and fashion icon from Jakarta and Bali top models, also host by top designer and boutiq.
• Every Saturday
Atrium @ Semara Resort and Spa
Resident Saturday night artist Jon Bos hits the stage at 8.30pm with his interactive live rock show.
Muntiny @ The Bounty Discotheque
Best DJ, Music Best Crowd with DJ lineup featuring Mr. Dbl Gee and other 5 DJ’s.
Seven hours of uplifting dance music.
• Every Sunday
Family Funtastic @ Paradiso
Get 25% discount on Games and 15% discount on Food & Beverage
Cocoon Kids Brunch @ Cocoon Beach Club
From 8am – 12.30pm
