June is packed with lots of cultural and arts events to discover and experience. There are also gastronomic adventures to dive into and fun activities for children. Art Macao 2019 is the hottest art event in the city and the Macao International Dragon Boat Races is sure to be extra exciting to say the least. Stay tuned and keep reading to know where to head to this month!
Art Macao’s International Art Exhibition
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As the main venue of the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, the Macao Museum of Art showcases artworks selected by hotels and integrated resorts, seeking to reveal the charm of contemporary visual arts in a variety of forms including paintings, ceramic, sculptures, interactive installations and multimedia.
When: June–October, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here
Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2019
Dragon boat, voluntarily organised by the community, was not an annual event in Macau’s pre-1979. Since then however, the activity has been promoted as an annual international dragon boat race. Athletic teams from different countries are invited to Macau to participate in this sports event enriched with traditional features. Dragon boat teams from Hong Kong, Japan, the U.S., the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Australia and Europe frequently participate in the races.
Since the founding of the Macau Special Administrative Region, the Macao International Dragon Boat Races have been jointly organised by the Sports Bureau and Macau China Dragon Boat Association. While dragon boating is a widely popular festive activity in Macau during the Dragon Boat Festival, the Macao International Dragon Boat Races have grown to become an important sports event in the territory. Year by year, the event has become larger in scale and attracts an increasing number of participants. Thousands of skilled athletes from home and abroad gather annually in Macau to participate in this significant event. In 2001, the International University Student Dragon Boat races for men and women were included in the programme.
In the past, the races primarily took place on Nam Van and Sai Van Lakes. Since its establishment, the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre has become an ideal competition venue for the competition.
When: June 1, 2 and 7, 2019
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website
Fuerza Bruta Wayra at MGM Theater
For the first time in Macau, Fuerza Bruta Wayra unwraps the outside-the-box theater and party surprises at MGM Theater. The standing show redefines the show rules with no rigid stage or seating arrangement. The audience are at the center stage of the show–just interact with performers! Wherever you are in the theater, you are fully submerged in the 360-degree view and surrounded by shock waves of the theater’s mind-blowing visual effects and lighting. Fuerza Bruta Wayra Macau is a footloose sensory journey. Speak loudly. Run wildly. Take videos casually. Snap selfies smoothly. Be ready to welcome performers coming out of nowhere and from all directions, or react to unexpected scenes.
Toured to 27 countries worldwide, over 2.5 million of audience have already indulged in the off-the-chart sensory feast presented by Fuerza Bruta. Meaning “brute force” in Spanish, Fuerza Bruta is a postmodern theater show originating from Argentina. The show debuted in 2005 at Buenos Aires with overwhelming applause, and it has been running Off-Broadway in New York since 2007.
When: June 14–August 4, 2019
Wednesday–Friday: 8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 5:00pm and 8:30pm
Where: MGM Theater at MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: MOP $488 per person
For more information, call +853 8802 3833 or send an email to [email protected]
Bene Food and Wine Mercato: Street Food
La Dolce Vita! Visit Bene Food & Wine Mercato, a unique dining concept that explores the authentic flavors of Italy every month. With a vibrant market atmosphere, indigenous wine counters and different theme-inspired interactive cooking stations that take you on a journey to experience the flavors of Italy like a true Italian.
When: Friday and Saturday, 6:00pm, June 14 and 15, 2019
Where: Bene, Level 1, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai
How much: MOP $488 per adult and MOP $200 per child (aged 6 to 12 years old)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page and for ticketing, click here
Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes
“GRACE KELLY: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes” is co-organized by the Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation and Grimaldi Forum of Monaco, one of a series of activities of “Art Macao”, a five-month mega international art cultural event.
The exhibition traces the story of Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982), from her Hollywood days to becoming Princess of Monaco. An important style icon of the 20th century, Grace Kelly embodied the myths of power and timelessness which explain the continuing interest and fascination people have with her. A star of Hollywood films in the 1950s, Grace Kelly became a princess in “old Europe”, joining a royal family with a history which dates back almost one thousand years.
When: May 16–August 28, 2019
Where: Crystal Lobby, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page
All That’s Gold Does Glitter: Glamorous Ceramics
Ceramics is one of China’s biggest contributions to the world, with Macau having been a major gateway for the international ceramics trade. Sands China has invited Caroline Cheng, a renowned ceramic artist, to curate an international exhibition themed “All That’s Gold Does Glitter”. Some 80 masterpieces by more than 20 artists worldwide will be displayed at Sands China properties and the Macao Museum of Art. As part of the exhibition, a series of activities will be offered to the public.
When: June 6–October 9, 2019
Where: The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands Macao & Four Seasons Hotel Macao
How much: Free admission
For more information, click here
The Frenchie (UK) Pop Up at Vida Rica Bar
Classic French bistro located in London, The Frenchie, is having a pop up at Vida Rica Bar from June 14 to 16 to present its unique duck confit burgers in Macau. Explore the unique flavours of this dish and the duck fat chips presented by The Frenchie. With Tetaert Iggy, director of The Frenchie since 2013, they have been feeding London with their deliciously modern take on traditional French cuisine. Hence, they present the confit duck burger and duck fat chips.
Their unique creation is quickly made to order; the duck confit, crispy duck skin scratchings are served in a warm toasted brioche bun with rocket, mustard, red onion chutney and a melted cheese of your choice. Just as enjoyable with or without their freshly hand cut chips, double cooked in duck fat and oil and served with a final dollop of truffle mayonnaise.
When: Friday–Sunday, June 14–16, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Pricing depends on orders
For reservations, contact Vida Rica Bar at +853 8805 8928 or [email protected]
Wynn Art Exhibition – Garden of Earthly Delights
In support of the mega international arts and cultural event “Art Macao” organized by the Macao SAR Government, Wynn launches a four-month art exhibition with the theme of “Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights” on June 6, featuring an extraordinary selection of modern and contemporary art pieces. The exhibition takes place at both Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, showcasing some of the world’s most remarkable masterpieces and offering both Macau residents and tourists an artistic journey through contemporary art.
The opening ceremony for “Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights”, integrated in the series of activities of “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition” of the event “Art Macao”, takes place at the Art Gallery of Wynn Palace on June 6. The art exhibition is inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s stunning masterpiece The Garden of Earthly Delights, which he painted during the time of the Renaissance.
The exhibition features an extraordinary selection of modern and contemporary art pieces for their first appearance in Macau, including Edoardo Tresoldi, Herb Alpert, Jennifer Steinkamp, Refik Anadol, Robert Indiana, Sam Francis, MAD Architects and many more, as they aim to take audiences into a world of innovation and creativity through various media forms such as paintings, installations and digital art pieces.
When: June 6–October 6, 2019
Where: Art Gallery, Wynn Palace Cotai, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information on the art exhibition, visit their official page or send an email to [email protected]
