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Borderland Music Festival
11–12 September, Friday–Saturday; show times follow the festival schedule
Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai
KSHMR, Ben Nicky, Blasterjaxx, Arcando, RAMENGVRL and more than 40 artists are on the line-up. This is the big-ticket choice for a proper music-festival night, so plan transport early if you are heading out to Damai.

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Torabera 4.0
11–13 September, Friday–Sunday; programme runs throughout the mall event schedule
The Spring Shopping Mall
Cosplay, creator booths, gaming tournaments and themed cafés are packed into a three-day anime and gaming gathering. Easy pick if you want something indoor and casual with friends or family.

Free screening of ‘Michiru’
12 September, Saturday — 2pm or 3pm
GSC Cinemas, The Spring Shopping Mall
This 30-minute AI-produced animated short is set in Kuching and features familiar streets, markets, the riverfront and public library. Seating is free and first come, first served; ticket collection starts at 10am at the Isekai Zero Booth, so don’t wait until the screening time.

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The Gifted Art Gallery
11–20 September; weekend exhibition and activities follow the Plaza Merdeka programme
Plaza Merdeka
Eight gifted artists will be featured, with workshops, craft activities, performances and community programmes running across the exhibition period. A relaxed indoor stop for families, art lovers and anyone who wants a slower afternoon.

My quick pick: Borderland for a full night out, Torabera or Michiru if you prefer air-conditioned plans, and The Gifted Art Gallery for a quieter family visit. Which one are you eyeing?