Ultimate Frisbee in Kota Kinabalu has moved back to the place where it all started; the rugby field in Tanjung Aru next to Kota Kinabalu International Airport’s Terminal 2.

And, if you’re looking to play ultimate frisbee while on holiday in Kota Kinabalu, or if you live in KK, then your chance of catching a game of ultimate frisbee is now even better.

Until at least the 26th of the month, Sabah ultimate frisbee will be played 3 times a week as we shake things up a bit and also play twice a week at the Tanjung Aru beach.

So, if you can and want to run after a day at the office or hard day of tours and exploring KK, and can jump and catch a flying disc at the same time, then join the ultimate frisbee players of Kota Kinabalu.

Don’t be shy, we don’t bite… unless you pretend to give us beer and then quickly whip it away before we can take it.

The ultimate frisbee schedule is as follows:

• Sunday: 4pm - 6pm
  Tanjung Aru rugby field, next to T2 at KKIA
• Tuesday: 6pm - 7.30pm
  Tanjung Aru beach, in front of First Beach, Tanjung Aru
• Friday: 6pm - 7.30pm
  Tanjung Aru beach again.

Did we mention there’s no charge?  Well, it’s true, there’s no charge - you can play ultimate frisbee for free.

See you there.

Don’t read this if you’re hungry. Especially not if the thought of juicy, char-grilled, beef ribs makes you salivate.

Mosaic at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is importing juicy, 300g prime Australian ribs to tantalise the taste buds of discerning diners in Kota Kinabalu and torture everyone else in KK with the exquisite, smoky aroma of their char-grilled delight.

The tender ribs are marinated an seared a full day before it’s served to you to lock in its natural juiciness. The final preparation is made moments after your order and just before it hits your plate, hot, aromatic and sumptuous.

Accompanied with a generous helping of French fries, corn-on-the-cob, string beans and tomatoes, your char-grill rib meal is a hearty one.

Mosaic presents this gastronomic feast, including a glass of wine at just RM60, or RM48 sans the wine.

Enjoy this special treat during August on at Mosaic, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

KK’s newest band Switch Grove started playing at night spot Rumba this Friday.

Thanks for the pic Wendell

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu recruited this talented 7-piece band from the Philippines to delight the crowd that regularly gathers at KK’s first and only Latin grill & bar.

Equipped with an extensive repertoire of popular music such as rock, latin, R&B, reggae, top 40 and pop, the energetic Switch Groove promise to give you the urge to dance.

The band members comprise 6 guys and a girl, so let’s meet the band.

Cooky is the band’s only lady and leads on vocals. A long time visitor to KK, Cooky previously fronted the band Swerve who played at Tang Dynasty in 2003 and BED in 2006.

The male lead vocalist JC, inspires with heartfelt singing and is new to KK.

Joe, second on vocals, returns to Kota Kinabalu after a previous stint at Shenanigans with the band Poetry. Joe also appeared with the band Swerve when they performed in BED, back in 2004.

Dean strums the rhythm guitar and plays the keyboard.  He formerly played the keys for DB8, a band popular with the KK pub crowd.

Art plays the bass guitar and also previously starred in DB8.  He returns to KK after successful stints with that band at Shenanigans.

Vin is the lead guitarists and Rod is on drums.  Both joined Switch Groove after successful stints with other bands.

Switch Groove gets the party started at Rumba, which is open every day except Sundays, from 5pm - 1am, or until 2am on weekends and the eve of public holidays.

Rumba is in the city centre, located at ground level, street level at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, and as KK first and only Latin grill and bar and offers vibrant flavoursome Latin food, a great selection of wines and a marvelously minty Mojito.  Cuban cigars and great music are par for the course.

At Shenanigan’s this month there are 7 reasons every week to party, which is no coincidence, because that means one reason every day.  So, let’s have a look at what’s up at Shenanigan’s this August.

Monday

Monday night is hot, especially for hotel staff, travel agents and peopl’/e from the Hospitality, Travel & Tourism (HO.T.T.) industry.  Enter the Beck’s August Lucky Draw by buying a jug of Beck’s draft and, who knows, you might get lucky at Shenanigan’s.  Show your industry card for 20% off bottles of spirits and watch out for jugs of special HO.T.T. cocktails available all night long.

Tuesday

You’ll be Rock n’ Rollin on Tuesday as Shenanigan’s plays 50’s and 60’s tunes from early to late.  Start with Shenanigan’s rock-around-the-clock Happy Hours and get a glass of house poring brand spirits for RM 5 at 5pm, RM 6 at 6pm, RM 7 at 7pm and RM8 at 8pm.  Then rock on with classic 50’s cocktails; Vodka Martinis, Sidecards and Mai Tais.

Wednesday

Especially for the ladies, Wednesday night is Ladies’ Night every week this month.  Shenanigan’s presents traditional pub games, followed by Devils and Sailors, a skill testing game especially for Ladies’ Night.  Fantastic prizes are up for grabs.

Thursday

On Thursday Shenanigan’s go Retro Classic as resident band Live 8 takes you back to the 70’s and 80’s with old school classics.  Celebrate Happy Hour with draft beer at RM30 per jug, which includes 2 Beck’s Lucky Draw coupons. Or get nostalgic with a Retro Fruit Punch.

Friday

Thank Shenanigan’s It’s Friday.  Wash away the week and get a jump on the weekend with a few jugs of Beck’s draught beer and hang on to your lucky draw coupons to stand a chance to win great prizes.  The grand final draw is taking place on August 29.  Then Live 8 brings the hits, so dance the night away.  The SuperSaver Deal of 2x jugs of Beck’s draught at RM99 apply on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, so take advantage.

Saturday

Shenanigan’s becomes the haven for Sassy Angels, every Saturday night as Live8 ups the ambiance with their energetic and exciting performance.  In addition to Shenanigan’s SuperSaver Deal, there’s also bottle package discount and other great offers to be had.

Sunday

The resident DJ and Live8 takes turns every alternate Sunday to spin tunes and perform live at Shenanigan’s.  Infectious tunes and laid back rhytms will get you humming through Sunday.  Chug a few jugs of draught beer or chill with a Carribean rum punch to the tune of Bob Marley hits.

So there you have it, 7 reasons every week to make Shenanigan’s your choice for a night out in Kota Kinabalu.  Find Shenanigan’s at the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu in the heart of KK’s night life and pub hub.

Amidst all the hype about 1Borneo and the spanking new cinemas of Golden Screen Cinemas, you may be forgiven for not realising that Growball Cinemas had an upgrade and they too have a new cinema.

Fun & Games

Fun Square, which is accessible from Centrepoint Shopping Centre’s Palm Square, is a recent addition to the plethora of entertainment options associated with the Groball name.  Spread over two levels, it includes an area with computers for Internet access and LAN games, a huge new arcade with a variety of games and a buffet restaurant and lounge.

The pride and joy of Fun Square however, is Growball’s new additional cinema number 8, which easily takes the crown as Kota Kinabalu’s top theater hall.  But let’s start on the outside.

As you walk up the stairs from Palm Square, you are greeted by the vibrant and colourful front of Fun Square.  A giant big-screen above the entrance shows trailers of current and upcoming movies to whet your appetite.  A new Box Office is off to the left (although this doesn’t seem to be in use yet) and a gleaming new confectionery counter is immediately adjacent.

A set of escalators will take you up to the next level and entrance to cinema 8.  You are greeted by another, smaller confectionery booth, which we guess are so that punters coming from the 8th floor needn’t walk all the way down.

Inside Growball’s Ciname 8

Growball’s cinema 8 itself is a contender for biggest cinema in Kota Kinabalu with over 300 seats (tbc).  The entrance is at the top and back of the stadium-seating and offers an oh-wow moment as you take in the view of the deep, wide theatre hall that swoops down to the stage below.

The stage area is big enough for a small performance and it’s clear that the theatre was designed with more than just movies in mind.  Indeed, Growball cinema 8 is available to rent for presentations, product launches and lectures.

A comfortable seat especially for long movies

The seats in the cinema are chunky and solid and the high seat-backs proves to be very comfortable.

All the arm-rests can lift up, ensuring that, like in GSC, every seat is a potential love seat.  With slightly different padding compared to the GSC line, the Growball seats feel a smidgen more comfortable as it gives more support.  This is good for those 130 minute blockbusters.

The beauty of cinema 8 is that every single seat in the house has a great experience of the screen.  The screen is big enough to be impressive from the very back row, yet not so big that viewers in the front row will have to crank their necks to catch the entire scene.  The same goes for seats on the extreme edges, even from there the picture looks great.

The theatre is equipped with all the state of the art surround sound you’d expect from a new installation, which nicely rounds off the experience.

The only bad thing to be said about Growball’s cinema 8 is that like every other cinema in KK, the aircon can get a bit cold.  So if you’re prone to shiver easily, do bring along a jumper.

Oh and remember, the big, new movies usually show in cinema 8, so catch them while they’re new.