Looking for some stuff to catch up on this weekend? Whether it's TV, movies, books, or anything in between—VICE has you covered. Read on for our staff recommendations on what to take in during your downtime:
KINOSAURUS IS THROWING A SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS
You bored with what's to offer on Netflix and cable TV yet? Well, if you're in Jakarta this weekend, then you're in luck. Kinosaurus, the best place to see repertory films, is showcasing five short films from up-and-coming Indonesian directors at their space down in Kemang, South Jakarta. Catch "Ruah," by Makbul Mubarak, the winner of the "best film" award at the 2017 Film Festival Indonesia, and "Prenjak," by Wregas Banuteja, a short that took home an award at Cannes. The others, which are also great, include work by Yusuf Radjamuda, Yandi Laurens, and Loeloe Hendra. So just stop asking "why aren't there any good Indonesian films?" and go see this compilation, because great stuff is out there, as long as you know where to look. —Ardyan M. Erlangga
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GET SPACEY AT LUNAR.SOUND.DAZE
Interrupted, the people behind your favorite roving party, are throwing their second conceptional live music event and this time it's all about psych rock. Head over to Joglo Beer, in Jeruk Purut, in South Jakarta, to catch music from Horse Planet Police Department, Plural, Circarama, Kief x Adharma, and Karon n Roll. Dimas D will be there with the kaleidoscope visuals to push the whole thing over the edge. —Dini Lestari
ART IS A MOVEABLE FEAST AT BANDUNG'S SEJIWA COFFEE
Axel R. Ridzky curated 16 artists for a moving art show titled "Moving Class," at Sejiwa Coffee, on Jalan Progo, in Bandung, West Java. The event runs for nearly a month and it is divided into four individuals mini-shows featuring the works of four artists a-piece. Stop by Sejiwa Coffee today (Friday, 24 Nov.) to catch the opening festivities, or swing by any time this weekend and grab a bite to eat beforehand. I mean just look at this amazing burger. Who wouldn't want to go? —Dini Lestari
GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH AN INDIE SHOW AT BORNEO BEER HOUSE
So BVoice is a university-affiliated radio station, and Indiego BVoice is their annual showcase series that's typically held at a bar in Jakarta. This one features the shoegaze sounds of Ease, the college radio stylings of Flowr Pit, the indie pop of Moonbems and Hira, and the noisy grunge of Uncanny. The show starts around 5 pm at Borneo in Kemang, South Jakarta.— Katyusha Methanisa
DANCE ON THE ROOFTOPS AT THE HOUSE CARTEL PARTY AT POR.QUE.NO
The House Cartel Rooftop Party is back for one more night of revelry before we close out 2017. Head over to Por.Que.No, the rooftop bar in Central Jakarta, to catch sets by Latex (Live),
Adamdado x Ditso, also House Cartel Residents Nandi, Mayo, Yorri, Aem, and Robin. The music is all house and techno, and they promise to keep the drink promos running all night. — Dini Lestari
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