For those celebrating Hari Raya, this is when things get kicked up a notch—so much so that you may even have to squeeze in these events in KL in April 2025 between hunting down the best Raya gift for loved ones and home visits.
But if your schedule isn’t looking super packed and you’ve already watched all the new movies and TV shows dropping this month and have already hit up all the new restaurants in town, then it is perhaps time to really make it a point to go out, because this month’s listings are totally incredible, from unmissable comedy shows, incredible F&B experiences, and more.
Things to do in KL and PJ in April 2025
Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week
Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week is returning for its second edition following its smashing debut last year. 27 international bars (the likes of Bangkok’s BKK Social Club, Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy, Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, and more) will be heading to our city for guest shifts at iconic watering holes such as Here & Now, Bar Trigona, Penrose, and 23 others haunts across the Klang Valley. In this mixology spectacular, you can expect not only incredible tipples made in the hands of renowned professionals—for those who are keen to learn from these masters, a couple of them are hosting Olfactory Mixology and The Art of Hospitality. Aside from that, you can also book splendid cocktail pairing dinners at some of the city’s finest restaurants like Akâr, Barkar, Ignis, and many more.
Date: 22 to 27 April 2025
Address: across Bangsar, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Damansara Heights, Chinatown, and Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Dr Jason Leong’s Why Are You Like This? The Final Round
Having shared the stage with comedy greats such as Atsuko Okatsuka and Ronny Chieng, Dr Jason Leong’s shows are not one to be missed. As of writing, the doctor-turned-comedian had just performed a sold-out show in London, and is travelling across Europe and North America before he makes his return to Kuala Lumpur for his one last hurrah for Why Are You Like This? For those unfamiliar with his material, there are a couple of sidesplitting specials on Netflix: Hashtag Blessed and Ride with Caution. Sealing it off in Kuala Lumpur is extra special. It’s not only a homecoming for him, but the venue is extra intimate, allowing for some back and forth between him and the audience.
Date: 22 April 2025
Address: Bobo KL, 65-2 Jalan Bangkung, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM125
Russell Peters’s Relax: It’s Not That Serious World Tour
Speaking of comedy greats, award winning Canadian comedian Russell Peters is coming to town. With limited tickets left to catch his Relax: It’s Not That Serious show, you may want to act fast and get yours. Known for his satirical and observational comedy, and with over 35 years in the game, it’s hardly a gamble—you’re almost guaranteed a good time at this point—provided that you heed his word that it is, in fact, “not that serious.” But if you missed this window of opportunity to catch him in the flesh, he has several other outings across Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Thailand. Otherwise, there’s always his comedy specials available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Date: 13 April 2025
Address: Hall 5, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM258
I see, I see: A Solo Exhibition by CC Kua
April marks CC Kua’s final two weeks at The Back Room, so be sure to drop by to show some support. Featuring a collection of her work done between the years 2022 to 2025, the Sungai Petani native creates images that communicate oddball humour, images that allow the audience room to ponder without sending them down a rabbit hole. Good-natured and wholeheartedly approachable, the showcase gives viewers a peek into the mind of CC Kua the quirky artist via her creations. With works that span multiple mediums, I see, I see is the artist’s second solo exhibition at The Back Room, and fourth solo outing in general.
Entrance is free.
Date: now till 13 April 2025
Address: The Back Room, 80a Jalan Rotan, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Le Mercier Daily Cafe
Time to go through your beauty wardrobe and find out if you need to refresh any of your Laura Mercier favourites, because you might as well head on over to Ben’s Cafe over at Mid Valley Megamall, because when you buy a treat from the special Le Mercier Daily Cafe menu, you’ll be entitled to receive a sampling card and voucher that you can collect at participating Laura Mercier stores in town. If you’re covered and don’t need backups, then perhaps it’s time to explore the updated icon, the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, which now comes in Natural Dewy and Blurred Matte finishes.
Date: now till 19 April 2025
Address: opposite Ben’s Cafe, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Things to do outside of KL in April 2025
Tastes of Tomorrow: A Culinary Gathering with Chef André Chiang
Out of all the items listed here, this is hands-down the most luxurious option. Tastes of Tomorrow is a culinary series that will see three Michelin-starred guests serving the esteemed guests of the iconic train, and this first one has got Chef Vicky Cheng of VEA and WING Restaurant glory working alongside Culinary Curator Chef André Chiang. A seat at this locomotive-powered table will take you through not only Malaysia’s gorgeous landscapes, but also a culinary exploration with regional ingredients and Asian fusion delicacy all throughout the way. The three-day journey will end on a high note, with all three guest chefs coming together for a four-hands dining experience alongside the culinary curator himself.
Date: 28 April 2025
Address: aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia, to depart from Singapore
Jeff’s Chef’s 15th Anniversary Culinary Journey
So Jeff’s Cellar is going to enter its renovation era… but don’t fret just yet. Though you may not be able to dine at the incredible 260-million-year-old cave, the culinary team still has tricks up their sleeves to tempt your taste buds. The seven-course journey will take you through Ipoh’s rich heritage, so expect the finest imported produce to be paired with the freshest local organic ingredients. Be sure to book your slots quick though—the newly reimagined restaurant have only set aside eight tables to keep the experience totally singular.
Date: 1 April to 30 June 2025
Address: The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, 1 Persiaran Lagoon, Sunway 3, 31150 Ulu Kinta, Perak
Price: from RM645
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