Listly by Caleb Falcon
The Island of Gods - Bali is loved for its gorgeous scenery and golden beaches. Adding to this are the eclectic blend of events organised across the island to entertain all during the summer month of August.
Inspirational surf films are screened at the Ombak Film Festival. 17 films from 12 nations will be screened that reflect the soul of surfing and commitment that goes into the sport. You will love the amazing stories and narrations of real events captured within these fascinating films.
This event will be held on the 7th and 8th of August at the Kafe ARMA Restaurant. It promises to be an entertaining night of cool jazz tunes and friendly vibes.
A weekly meeting is held every Wednesday from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Nugraha Lovina Bay Resort Hotel. Members are welcome to join the discussions which are centred on the projection and development of the north Bali area.
Celebrate Wednesdays in style with drinks at The Laneway. Loads of lively entertainment and delicious cocktails make up the evening which aims at bringing back the good old swinging days of yore.
Enjoy the whiskey and cigar days of the past in the lounge; or pour yourself a classic cocktail and chill to the talented sounds of local artists Eva Scolaro and the Groovy Ika and The Soul Brothers – the event is scheduled for Wednesday 5th August, 6 pm to 9pm.
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz together with cocktails and tasty tapas from August 5th to 6th at the Metis Restaurant and Lounge - between 6 pm to 2 am. The mistral will play until 10 pm and features the talents of Oliver Papet on the Saxophone and Eman on Piano.
Here is one aimed at the kids. Promising loads of fun the rides are around the villages and beaches of Bali. Younger kids may enjoy a 30 minute pony ride within the BEC grounds while a 15 minute grooming session with the ponies has proved to be a favourite amongst the young ones.
Held within the El Kabron Spanish Restaurant this marvellous musical interlude features the talents of Adriano Girdano at sunset on Thursdays. Enjoy the Sangria and laid back ambiance as you mingle and relax.
If you wish to continue the evening way into the night, restaurants in Nusa Dua are quite varied and offer all manner of gourmet cuisine for your indulgence. If you are looking for a varied choice in one spot consider The Laguna Resort & Spa Bali well known as a dining venue offering a Pan Asian restaurant, beachfront restaurant for oysters and sushi, a wine room for the connoisseur in you, a sambal station at the deli, garden lounge and fabulous poolside bar for cocktails.
Chez Gado Gado restaurant is the beachfront location for the Skal Bali luncheon. Enjoy the after luncheon skal offer from the Moonlite Kitchen and Bar located across the street.
An all you can eat steam boat dinner is on offer at the Suki restaurant. Book early to avoid disappointment. Offered is a delicious Indonesian dinner and drinks.
The Sunny Side Up music festival is tipped to be one of the best in Bali this year. The event will be held on August 7th and 8th from 2 pm to 3 am at the Potato Head Club.