You Need to Test the Boundaries of Your Five Senses This Weekend

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:

Be prepared for a sensory overload this Friday night at Mondo by the Rooftop. Slicecult, a young collective that combines electronic music, contemporary visual art, and mixology, is hosting an experimental night where you get to be a part of the art. In “See What You Want to See”, Slicecult will deliver not only entertainment, but also informative materials to complement the collaborative installations between visual artists in Jakarta, including renowned photographer Andre Wiredja and visual artist Riyan Berlian. What you are going to see will be free for you to unfold and turn into something new. Expect to be challenged! —Dini Lestari

Come to Institut Français Indonesia's open house this Saturday if you've ever been curious about any aspect of French culture. There will be a language crash course for those who are interested in learning French. You can also watch French short films or learn how to cook unmistakably French dishes in their cooking demo. For beauty gurus, you can attend the beauty class by L’Oreal Paris. Go to IFI Thamrin or IFI Wijaya, and don’t forget to bring your friends. —Annisa Nurul Aziza

The Muslim Cyber Army and keyboard warriors have made some Muslims in Indonesia hate "secular" journalism. It's the reason why people are holding protests and boycotting mainstream media that they considered to be "anti-ulama." They remind me of Donald Trump, who shouts "fake news" whenever media outlets write about things he doesn't agree with.

But Janet Steele's new book Mediating Islam: Jurnalisme Kosmopolitan di Negara-Negara Asia, proves that journalism is strongly related to Islamic teachings. Just read the verse six of chapter Al Hujarat on the importance of tabayyun. Steele, a journalism professor from George Washington University, argues in the book that the standard of Islamic journalism is more strict than we think. The book, which Steele spent 20 years writing, is coherent and straightforward—something you rarely see in a scientific research. Out of five media outlets examined in the book, three are from Indonesia.

If you're a communication student, a media enthusiast, or generally so done with the “war” that happens all the time on Twitter or Facebook, this book is for you. —Ardyan Erlangga

I didn’t grow up watching enough Indonesian films, which is a shame. That’s why I’m grateful that Kineforum’s Bulan Film Nasional (translates to National Film Month) exists. In anticipation of the National Film Day in 30 March, Kineforum and Kinosaurus are screening 20 feature films and 9 short films, as well as hosting two discussion forums from 9 to 29 March in an event they call “Sejarah adalah Sekarang 9”. The films are exploring themes like terror, family, religion, and socio-political issues—things that may sound serious, but definitely aren’t boring. Check the full schedule here. Tickets are cheaper than those Hollywood blockbuster films at mall theaters, too. Hope to see you there supporting local storytellers! —Alia Marsha

Planning to relax at home and watch sports all weekend but sick of football? Watch the super exciting world’s oldest badminton championship instead! 2018 All England Open has been happening all week in Birmingham, England, and we're entering the quarter-finals. And oh boy, there are several notable teams that you must watch.

There's a battle between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei that will be aired Friday night. Trust me, don't miss the 29th battle of those men singles veterans. My bet is that Chong Wei—whose performance was more stable last year—is going to win.

The championship continues on Saturday and Sunday, and Indonesia is well represented here, too. We have Kevin Sanjaya Sukomuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, who may battle again with their longtime rivals Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen or Tan Wee Kiong and Goh V Shem, if they make it to the semifinals. I'm hoping our team—who's called “The Minions”—will meet the latter and repeat last year’s Yonex India Open semifinal moment. —Manan Rasudi