Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Site
2018-08-23 - 2018-10-07 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macau art organization, Ox Warehouse, relocated and is celebrating the move with a public exhibition running until October 7! Called Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Site, it will showcase works from dozens of artists from China and Macau. The local association is now situated in Rua do Volong, in St. Lazarus Quarter, one of Macau’s most colorful and creative neighborhoods.
This exhibition features works from 20 artists, including Wong Iek (Macau), Zhu Xi (Shanghai), Noah Ng Fong Chao (Macau), Bianca Lei Sio Chong (Macau), Zhou Qing Shan (Guangzhou), Lin Zou Xiong (Hangzhou), Bonnie Leong Mou Cheng (Macau), Man Yu (Guangzhou) and Cai Guo Jie (Macau). Take some time to visit this venue and enjoy the more cultural side of our city.
When: August 23–October 7, 2018
Where: Ox Warehouse, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, 15 Rua do Volong, Macau
How much: Free admission
For artists’ biographies and more information, visit the event’s Facebook page

After Hours - Late Night Fantastic Film Festival
2018-08-31 - 2018-09-22 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
This unique festival will bring eight special films to Macau which have probably never been seen on the big screen in the city. To make things more interesting, they will be screened at midnight every Friday and Saturday between August 31 and September 22. Each of the eight films is from a different part of the world and each is a cult success in its own right, with some being successful, some being comedic and some being thoughtful.
The opening movie is one of most talked about the horror films of the year, Hereditary. For those who like a bit of blood and gore, they should check out French director Julia Ducournau’s, Raw. The Wild Boys, meanwhile, is a stylish, unusual take on cross-dressing, being a survival story as well. There is also a shock comedy, Female Trouble, from John Waters. Miami Connection is an action-cult film directed by taekwondo master Y. K. Kim. Another cult piece not to be missed is A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness – an erotic film about a female golfer directed by Seijun Suzuki. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Coen brothers’ comedy The Big Lebowski, and this is also one of the festival’s highlights. Finally, The Holy Mountain, directed by cult pioneer Alejandro Jodorowsky, is another cult classic to catch on the big screen.
When: 12:00am, every Friday and Saturday, August 31—September 22
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, Travessa da Paixão no. 11 – 13, Macau
How much: MOP $60 (full-time students and senior citizens age 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount; purchasing 10 regular tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount)
For more details and information please call +853 2852 2585 or email them, or visit their website or Facebook page

Macao Orchestra Season Opening Concert - Sergei Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov
2018-09-01 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
For the opening concert of the new 2018/2019 season, Macao Orchestra has partnered with the well-known international pianist Barry Douglas, to present a Russian-style musical feast for audiences. The new season also marks the 35th anniversary of the Macao Orchestra. The Russia symphonies during the Romantic period are famous for their descriptive style and expression of soul-stirring feelings. Audiences are invited to tour the magical world of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade and witness the dialogue across time and space between two great piano masters in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The programme includes Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp minor, Op. 1) and Rimsky-Korsakov (Scheherazade, Op. 35). They will be conducted by Lu Jia with piano by Barry Douglas and will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one interval.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, September 01, 2018
Where: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE
How much: MOP $400, MOP $350, MOP $250, MOP $150
For more details and information please call +853 2853 0782 or email ocm@icm.gov.mo or visit www.cotaiticketing.com and www.macauticket.com

Slender Grace: a Photo Exhibition
2018-09-02 - 2018-10-09 | Macau
Slender Grace: a Photo Exhibition is part of the Arts Empowering Lab’s Women Art Series. One of the contributing young female artists invited to take part in the exhibition is Kate Ngan Wa Ao. She was born in Macau, and is now studying photography in Poland. Her work tries to redefine mainstream gender values, namely by showing the feminine side of male subjects. The other participating local artist, Summer Ieong Kun Ieng, looks at sexuality and sensuality from a woman’s perspective.
When: September 2–October 9, 2018
Opening hours: 12:00pm–7:00pm; closed on Wednesdays
Where: At Light Arts Empowering Lab, 1 G/F Pátio do Padre Narciso, Macau
How much: Free admission
Learn more on event’s Facebook page

The Heart and ‘Seoul’ of Korean Cuisine Dinner Buffet
2018-09-03 - 2018-09-30 | JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Galaxy Macau™, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, s/n, COTAI, Macau China, Macau, Macau
Food lovers in Macau will have the chance to experience the authentic modern and traditional Korean cuisine at the latest themed buffet dinner at Urban Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Macau’s signature buffet restaurant. The restaurant is widely celebrated for its bold, distinctive flavors, and for this dining event two certified masters of Korean cuisine have come together to create something extra special. They are Head Chef Park Hong-Hee and Sous Chef Choi Dae-Hwan from JW Marriott Hotel Seoul at Dongdaemun Square.
Chef Park Hong-Hee is respected for his elegant Korean dishes. He’s the resident Head Chef at BLT Steak, South Korea’s finest steakhouse, at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul at Dongdaedum Square. Chef Choi Dae-Hwan, who complements this mastership of Korean culinary delights with 19 years’ experience in restaurants, has also played an important role in promoting traditional Korean delicacies to other countries, such as Thailand and Singapore, to name a few.
Diners can expect a selection of hot and authentic K-flavors and beloved dishes. There will be a rotating selection of sumptuous Korean dishes and rare specialties. Guests are invited to tickle their taste buds with spicy rice cake, a favorite at Korean markets; fresh kimchi, a Korean staple made from fermented cabbage and chili; and additively flavorsome crispy fried chicken. Indulge in the sizzling Korean rice bowl bibimbap; or try a creamy, hearty abalone porridge featuring seafood harvested from Korea and more.
When: 6:00pm—10:30pm, September 3—September 30
Where: Urban Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Galaxy Macau™, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Cotai, Macau China
How much:
Monday—Friday: Adult, MOP $528 / Child, MOP $259 (3-11 years)
Saturday—Sunday: Adult, MOP $598 / Child, MOP $289 (3-11 years)
For more information, please call +853 8886 6228

Centrestage 2018
2018-09-05 - 2018-09-08 | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Asia’s premier fashion event, Centrestage is back in September. As Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) signature international fashion fair, it gets better with more attendees every year. This year the event will feature more than 200 international brands over multiple catwalks, engaging fashion forums with industry professionals, insightful talks by esteemed guests, and more.
With a mission to promote Hong Kong’s young designers, online fashion hub Fashionally will also have presentation shows at Centrestage, featuring their spring/summer 2019 (SS19) collections from 13 local designer labels. Fashionally has also invited winners of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2017 to display their latest works at the fair.
When: September 5—8
Where: The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free for trade buyers and registrants
For more details and information please call +852 1830 668, register here or visit their website

Beyond the Scenery Exhibition: MAM Displays Wu Li's Art
2018-09-07 - 2018-11-11 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
Beyond the Scenery: Exhibition Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the Passing of Wu Li, is this artist’s first large-scale solo exhibition. It will be opened to the public until November 11. Jointly organised by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM), the Palace Museum, the Shanghai Museum, the Macao Foundation, the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Macao Daily News, with the support of the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Residência da Companhia de Jesus, the exhibition can be visited on the 4th floor of the Macao Museum of Art.
It features a total of 84 pieces (sets) of calligraphy and paintings by the renowned painter of Qing Dynasty, Wu Li. This is the first large-sale solo exhibition of Wu Li. Nearly half of the exhibits are presented to the public for the first time, showcasing Wu’s art and his brush and ink in a more comprehensive way. On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the death of Wu Li this year, the exhibition offers the public and visitors the highest level of paintings of the Qing Dynasty to experience the splendor and charm of Chinese culture.
Wu Li (1632-1718), was born in Changshu, Jiangshu province. During the Kangxi period, Wu Li came to Macao with Philippus Couplet, a Belgian Jesuit, and resided at St. Paul’s College where he studied Latin and Christian theology before returning to Jiangsu. In 1682, he joined the Society of Jesus and became a Jesuits friar in Hangzhou. Wu Li was highly literate, capable of poetry and prose as well as good at musical instruments and arts. His works collected all the good qualities of different masters and were based on the theme of nature, especially famous for his landscape paintings. He was one of the “Six Masters of Qing”, together with Wang Shimin, Wang Jian, Wang Yuanqi, Wang Hui and Yun Shouping, having a profound influence on the history of Chinese art and the development of Chinese Catholicism.
When: September 8–November 11, 2018
Where: The Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE
How much: Free admission
For inquiries, please call +853 8791 9814 during office hours.

Wine & Music – Back to the 80s
2018-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, 201 R. do Visc. Paco de Arcos, Macau, Macau
This event promises to recreate all the magic, charm and campiness of the 80s. Get on your best shoulder-padded suit or pull out that glitzy sparkly dress and get ready to relive the disco ball era. They will be serving classic snacks from that era too, with classic tracks and wine to match as well. It looks like Wine & Music – Back to the 80s’ of Sofitel Macau will be a lot of fun that you shouldn’t miss out on.

There will be a trivia contest to test your knowledge from the era and there are some lucrative prizes up for grabs. There is also a ‘Best Costume’ award and a fantastic selection of classic party food, such as Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, Blackened Cajun Seafood Rolls, Churros with Caramel Sauce, and more. Since it is also about wine, they will be serving a fine selection of Australian wines from the renowned De Bortoli Wines with top choices being the refreshing and citrus and floral flavored sparkling wine, the fruity and oaky Chardonnay, the berry flavored and oaky Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz, and the fruity and vanilla oak flavored Shiraz with a touch a spicy and chocolate aroma. Get your dancing shoes ready and come down to do the wild thing!
When: 7:00pm—10:00pm, Friday, September 7
Where: Rendez Vous Lobby Bar, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, Rua das Lorchas e Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $198 per person (plus tax and service charge)
For more information, please call +853 8861 7213 or visit their Facebook event page

Taste of Persia with Chef Mansour Memarian
2018-09-20 - 2018-09-23 | Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen Nape, Macau, Macau, Macau
Experience authentic Persian cuisine curated by Michelin-starred chef Mansour Memarian from Enigma, Palazzo Versace Dubai, one of the Leading five-Star hotels in the emirate. He will be hosting a special dinner at Vida Rica Restaurant for a few days only, during which he will take diners on a journey to discover Persian gastronomy. Lucky guests will be graced with his unique and authentic take on Persian cuisine. With more than two decades of experience and culinary skills inspired by his Iranian origins, Chef Mansour marries culinary arts and innovation together while showcasing a menu which will leave guests wanting more.
When: 7:00pm—11:00pm, September 20—September 23
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, No. 945, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen, Macau, Macao, China
How much: MOP $988 per person (bookings made before September 10 are MOP $888 per person)
For more information, please call +853 8805 8918 or email them

Haojiang Moonlight Night: Dragon Boat Racing
2018-09-20 - 2018-09-21 | The Venetian Theater, Venetian Macau, ESTRADA DA BAIA DE NOSSA SENHORA DA ESPERANCA, Macau, Macau
The Venetian Theatre will host, for two nights, Haojiang Moonlight Night – Dragon Boat Racing, a drama dance performed by the Guangdong Song and Dance Ensemble.
The large-scale original dance drama “Shawan Past” is based on the Shawan Ancient Town in the 1930s. It is based on the creation of many Cantonese musicians such as “He Shi Sanjie” and the main content of the classic song “Sailong Jinjin”, using the elements of contemporary dance art to interpret the development of legendary stories, and interpret the profound connotations of classical music with cleverly designed and beautiful dances.

The novel narrative method, touching stories and profound meanings make the audience feel the beauty and excitement of Guangdong music temperament. “Shawan Past” is a dance drama with both national temperament and modern temperament. It combines the expressive power of Chinese dance and modern dance. It tells the story of music with the body, tells the story of life with music, and lives with life. Expressing history and reality, such a dance language is a silent poem and a visible feeling. The dance drama “Shawan Past” has been in more than 20 cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Nanning, Haikou, Urumqi, Hong Kong and New York.
When: 8:00pm, Thursday and Friday, September 20 and September 21
Where: Venetian Theatre, The Venetian, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Prices range between MOP $100 and MOP $200. A 50% discount is available for holders of a full-time student card, Macao Teacher Card, Senior Citizens Card holders and Disability Assessment Registration card holders. However each ticket per person and the respective document must be show at the entrance. Tickets can be purchased at Kong Seng Ticketing Service
For more information, call +853 8394 3709, +853 8394 3705 or check the event’s website.

35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-24 | The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, Macau
The Asian International Stamp Exhibition was first held in 1977 and is coming to Macau for the first time. It will also be the city’s first international philatelic event, and will attract stamp collectors and investors from around the world. The programme includes seminarson stamp collecting, with discussions on stamps from countries like Liechtenstein and the Netherlands. There will be several lucky draws and autograph sessions with stamp designers.
When:
10:00am–7:00pm, Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22
10:00am–6:00pm, Sunday, September 23
10:00am–4:00pm, Monday, September 24
Where: Venetian Macao, Cotai Expo, Hall A, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa
How much: Free
For more information visit their website, call +853 2871 8063, or email them

Japanese Culture and Music Festival
2018-09-22 - 2018-09-23 | Taipa Village, Rua do Cunha, Taipa, Macau
The Japanese Culture and Music festival is back! The music festival debuted in Macau in 2005, with the last show held in 2009. Many emerging Japanese musicians and band members visited Macau for the music and cultural exchange during the consecutive five year period. Now it’s back and bigger than ever. As well as music this year there will be a Gourmet Showcase, featuring eight booths to promote Japanese food, with Japanese desserts, packaged products, coffee, tea and other beverages on show. Aside from this, special offers and coupons will be provided by the merchants to encourage the general public to visit their shops.
The main highlight of the festival though is, of course, the band shows and cultural performances. During the weekend, Japanese and local bands will perform and create a festive vibe. Other Japanese cultural performances will also be presented to demonstrate Japanese cultural traditions. The lineup includes two full bands, a duo band, a solo folk band and bands from Macau. There will be cultural events such as Japanese cosplay characters, yukata (kimono) fitting, a shrine wish wall, Japanese calligraphy, a handcraft zone, and more.
When: 12:00pm—7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and September 23
Where: Feira do Carmo, Taipa Village, Rua Do Cunha, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2857 6212; email them or visit www.taipavillagemacau.org.mo

Book-Hop: Showcasing Mock-ups at Casa Garden
2018-09-25 - 2018-10-19 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
The project will display “Artist’s Books” editions of authors who have created books to showcase their work, be they mock-ups for edits or just as work itself. In addition to photography, sketchbooks are included if the technique is drawing, painting or BD. Artists from Portugal like Jorge Molder, Vasco Araújo, Daniel Blaufuks among others and local artists like Carlos Marreiros, Konstantin Bessmertny, João Miguel Barros will be exhibiting their “Artist book”. There will be tables and exhibitors with books and works where the public will be able to appreciate the path of the artist from the simple outline of the work, to the writings that help to construct the idea until the complete work.
When: September 25–October 19, 2018
Exhibition opening: 6:30pm, Tuesday, September 25th
Where: Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2855 4691 and +853 2855 4699, email fom@macau.ctm.net or visit the event’s Facebook page

0 - Works by Wong Weng Io
2018-09-26 - 2018-10-08 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
Local artist Wong Weng Io (Yoyo) is having her works showcased in Art Garden until next October. After finishing a Bachelor of Art at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia), Yoyo is now back in Macau. Her works question the relationship and mutual impact in-between human existence, information, technology, personal data, artificial intelligence and robotics. The exhibition mixes photography, acrylic and some other interesting materials. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this exhibition, which takes place in AFA Macau’s headquarters.
When: September 26–October 8, 2018
Where: AFA Macau, Exhibition Hall, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries, please call +853 2836 6064 during office hours or send an email to info@afamacau.com. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com

Seeing the Invisible - Works by Sylviye Lei
2018-09-26 - 2018-10-22 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
In his next exhibition, “Seeing the Invisible”, local artist Sylviye Lei will showcase 13 oil paintings. Light has been a recurring theme in his painting research. His work possesses its own dimension, independent from one to another. While looking at the paints, applied layer by layer, and its subtle changes, gradually expanding towards the whole canvas, one can easily picture how the complicated formulas are worked out by the artist, or how he has repeatedly painted like a pilgrim.
When: September 26–October 22, 2018
Where: AFA Macau, Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries, please call +853 2836 6064 during office hours or email to info@afamacau.com. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com.

32nd Macao International Music Festival
2018-09-28 - 2018-10-28 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
This year the 32nd Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) features 16 programmes in a total of 22 excellent performances. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Enjoy – The Moment in music”, which is about seizing the moment and feeling the joy and fulfillment music provides.
The opening performance is an opera in two acts L’Elisir d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti, and it allows audiences to witness the magical power of love amidst magnificent music. Other highlights include the Staatskapelle Dresden, with a history of over 400 years, conducted by Christian Thielemann, which delivers the entire cycle of Schumann’s symphonies in the closing concerts. Also, the Macao Orchestra and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra jointly present Anton Bruckner’s magnum opus – the Symphony No. 8 in C Minor. Hoi Lei Lei and Raymond Vong will also showcase their talent in the concert Bravo Macao! and there are plenty more top musicians and orchestras from different parts of the world who will take the stage during the MIMF this autumn.
When: September 28–October 28, 2018
Where: Various venues, including Macao Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Mandarin’s House, Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, and The Navy Yard
How much: Various prices. For every ticket purchase equal to or over MOP $1,000, purchasers will receive a “buy 1 get 1 free” voucher for Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets. For every ticket purchase equal to or over MOP $500, purchasers will receive one 30% F&B coupon which can be redeemed when dining at selected restaurants in Sands Resorts Macao.
For more information or for ticket purchases, call +853 8399 6699 or their 24-hour ticket hotline +853 2855 5555; or visit the festival’s website or their Facebook page; or ticketing website

Keith Haring Maze Macao
2018-09-28 - 2018-12-31 | The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, Macau
Come along to visit Keith Haring’s first Macau exhibition and the first Keith Haring themed art maze in the world. The artist’s work is legendary and this unique pop-art experience will feature interactive games, sculptures, and special edition Macau event souvenirs as well! It will take place from 28 September 2018 until 31 December 2018 at The Venetian Macao. Get (literally) lost in this exhibition and experience the works of a true pop-art creator. The unique pop-art experience will feature interactive games, sculptural renditions of Keith Haring artworks and special edition Macau event souvenirs.
The idea of the maze was conceived by local Macau-based designers, working along with Artestar, a New York-based licensing agency representing The Keith Haring Studio and many other prominent artists. As the first Keith Haring themed maze in the world, the event aims to showcase a selection of images which represent Haring’s vitality and determination in encouraging people to be positive and live in the moment. Keith Haring’s artwork and his legendary life are a great inspiration against negative energy worldwide.
When: 1:00pm–9:00pm, September 28–December 31, 2018
Where: Cotai Expo Hall F, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa
How much: MOP $150 per person and can be bought online.
For more information, visit the event’s website.

Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018
2018-09-28 - 2018-11-18 | Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, 95, Macau, Macau, Macau
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018 showcases the works of winning artists, who were awarded in the inauguration ceremony. The exhibition is an iconic cultural event in the local visual arts sector and a platform for Macau artists to showcase their talent and creativity. A total of 291 works from 182 participants were submitted since the open call last June. The artworks feature innovative themes and a wide variety of media, ranging from paintings, photography to cross-media creations, showing the diversity of the local art scene.
80 artworks have been rigorously selected by a jury composed by 5 experienced art professionals. The work The Fourth of the Wall Series, by Lam Un Mei, won the Grand Prize of the Jury Award and the Young Artist Award. 10 artworks were selected to receive the Excellent Artwork Award, namely The Fourth of the Wall Series by Lam Un Mei; The Miniature of the City by Vong Vitorino; Leading by Lei Ka Ieng; Boat I, Boat II by Leong Wai Lap; Mixed Feelings – Sense of Distance, Sense of Flow by Chan Ka Ian; Robotic Bugs Fantasy Series by Ho Wai Leng; City of Dreams by Sam Kin Hang; Hover by Route Arts Macau; Local News J1 by Leong Fei In; and Images Collection Plan (90 Pieces of Junk) by Wong Weng Io. In addition, 10 artworks integrate the Special Artwork Selection, namely Imitation by Ieong Mei Cheng; Comet by Ieng Tan Wai; What is being waited? by Sit Ka Kit; Self-healing by Choi Iong Iong; Handa Plan by Cai Guo Jie; Cloud II by Tong Chong; Macao Series by Lam Un Ieng; Hidden Scenery IV, Hidden Scenery VII by Tam Kun Fong; 1460 Days of Waiting by Chiang Wai Lan; and Rest by Leong Chi Ian.
When: September 28–November 18, 2018
Where: Tap Seac Gallery Cultural Affairs Bureau, Praça do Tap Seac, Macau | ICM’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery, 163 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (opened daily from 10:00am–9:00pm, including public holidays.)
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit the event’s official page.

Noritake x Quarter Square
2018-09-28 - 2018-10-31 | Macau
Quarter Square is bringing Noritake to Macau! For illustration enthusiasts, Noritake is no stranger and this will be their first exhibition and product showcase in Macau. The Japanese illustrator Noritake creates charming mostly monochromatic work that have taken Asia by storm. They’ve been featured on clothing, in advertising, and various products, many of which will be on display and for sale during this exhibition, which is part a series of shows which have toured through Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The works have been extensively featured across all mediums in Japanese magazines, Monocle, New Balance, and on various lifestyle products (from medicine packaging to book covers). Noritake’s monochrome, simple and hard-line works are precise and straight-forward, resembling children’s drawings.
It is this childlike quality in his works that speak of a yearning and a sort of wisdom for simplicity in life. Less is more. This exhibition and product showcase in Macau will feature simple and happy moments of everyday life beautifully boiled down to witty monochrome drawings.
The original artworks by Noritake from the “SBN” series will be displayed and for purchase at Quarter Square, along with original products from the line of Some Products and from his previous collaborations with Japanese fashion brand Zucca and stationery shop Think of Things. SBN is an acronym of Super Binding Notebook, a notebook designed by Noritake himself as a result of his years of sketching and note-taking.
The SBN provides space for keeping memorabilia and room for adding extra pages. Inspired by his SBN,, Noritake also makes a series of illustrations that explore the possibilities of using his SBN. The original artworks will be shown at Quarter Square and the SBNs sold. Merchandise from the Some Products line is common objects that are honest and useful. Ranging from lens cloth, pens to tote bags, they are cute items that add a spark of wittiness in daily life.

Noritake observes and draws common people and common objects that are often overlooked. Presented in simple monochrome lines, the purest emotions and meaning (or the lack of) of living provokes viewers. Noritake’s works have been in Japan since 2008. His simple and bold brushstrokes and the largely “empty” works gain Noritake his fame in the art world. Because of the purity in his works, he is able to connect to people from only from his homeland, Japan, but also with people globally. He has worked extensively with international brands and magazines such as New Balance and Monocle.
Other than artworks, he also designs everyday products that carry the same signature style present in his 2D works. His aesthetics and philosophy of everyday wisdom come around when the object depicted becomes useful in a person’s life, may it be a phone case, a graphic tee, and some masking tape.
When: September 28–October 28, 2018
Where: Quarter Square, 89 Largo Maia de Magalhães, Taipa Village
How much: Free admission
For more information on the event, visit the Facebook page, call +853 6290 5138, +853 2857 6914 or email them

Landscape of Change – Macao Watercolor Paintings from the MAM Collection
2018-09-28 - 2019-02-10 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
This exhibition with works from the Macao Art Museum (MAM) collection will feature watercolor paintings of old Macau. The pieces are from the mid-19th century to the 20th century and present a landscape of Macau you have never seen. It is arranged in four sections, namely, The Coastline, Peaceful Time, Fishing Sceneries and Modern Glitz. Through the perspective and works of more than 20 Chinese and Western artists, the exhibition showcases Macau’s topographical, landscape and social transformations over the last century or so, while at the same time allowing visitors to appreciate the rich and diverse styles presented by different artists in their watercolors. The show gives audiences an opportunity to revisit historical Macau, and cherish the memory of a bygone era by indulging in imagery that has disappeared forever.

Watercolor only began as a popular art form in the 18th century in Europe. Due to its plasticity and convenience of use, it was still the most preferred painting medium in the 19th and 20th centuries. With growing international trade and individual travel, watercolor became a wonderful tool for artists to sketch local sceneries and customs. In the 19th century, artists like George Chinnery and Auguste Borget traveled to various countries along with merchants. Those who set foot in Macau loved to depict its scenery using watercolor sketches or panoramic composition.
Sailboats anchored in the Inner Harbour depicted by George Chinnery in The Praia Grande from the South, and exotic fluttering flags in The Forte of St. Tiago da Barra painted by Marciano António Baptista, or the impressive Guia Lighthouse and Chapel of Our Lady of Guia seen from afar at Praia Grande – as depicted by E. Hildebrandt in Macau, 1862, were views that invariably caught the artists’ eye.
When: September 28, 2018—February 10, 2019
Where: Exhibitions Gallery 2/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free entry

Exhibition Assemblage of Treasures
2018-09-29 - 2019-02-24 | Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Macau, Macau
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Macao Museum is organizing Assemblage of Treasures exhibition, featuring over eighty items and treasures selected from exquisite collections. These are all selected from the museum, and are a representation of the Macao Museum’s continuous dedication to historical relics which have a cultural and artistic value related to Macau.
The exhibition is divided into six sections ─ “Lingnan Paintings”, “European Traveller’s Paintings”, “Style and Life”, “The Multicultural Macao”, “Exhibition Overview” and “Education Space” ─ which all highlight the cultural exchange between East and West that spans over four hundred years. The inheritance of Chinese cultural traditions can be found in Chinese and Western paintings, household appliances, and personal legacies of celebrities, such as of Gao Jianfu, George Chinnery and André Auguste Borget, who resided in Macau due to its unique environment and who built a special bond with the city, showcasing the charm of Macau’s culture.
In conjunction with the theme of the exhibition and to allow the audience to get to know more about the collection of cultural relics in the Macao Museum, the exhibition venue features multimedia displays and educational areas. On October 27 (Saturday), the organizer will hold a thematic talk entitled “Appreciating the paintings in the Exhibition of the Macao Museum Collection for Celebration of the 20th Anniversary” by the Director of the Museum, Chan Kai Chon.
Residents, associations, and schools are welcome to register for the talk. During the exhibition period, an “Order” workshop themed on the Macao Museum’s collection will be held on October 20, November 24 and December 15, from 10:30am to 11:30am for families, and from 12:o0pm to 1:00pm for the public. Interested parties can register online through the activity registration system on the at Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website.
When: September 29, 2018–February 24, 2019
Where: Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau
How much: Free admission for Macau residents with valid Resident Identity Cards or student cards.
For more information visit the Macao Museum’s website, or call the Macau Museum + 853 2835 7911

13th Asia Contemporary Art Show
2018-09-29 - 2018-10-01 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The 13th Asia Contemporary Art Show is the longest running and most successful hotel art fair in Asia. This year the show will include artwork from countries such as Myanmar, the United States, South Korea, Lebanon, Russia, China, Japan, Hong Kong and many others.
There will be a special feature called Intersections: South Korea and Artist Dialogues presented by Cask 88. Viewers will see a wide array of artwork by over 70 artists from across South Korea that highlight the fusion of influences from Confucian to Christian, and reflect popular culture (K-pop) as well as social issues that shape South Korean contemporary art. There will also be a variety of artists, both up and coming and established, working in a variety of mediums, many of whom are new to the show.
When: General Admission: 1:00pm—8:00pm, September 29—September 30th; 11:00am—6:00pm, October 1st
Where: Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How much: HKD $270 (advance-purchase online tickets including a drink) — buy tickets with a Hong Kong UnionPay credit card to enjoy a 15% discount
For more details, visit their website; for tickets head to HK Ticketing

Rainbow Over the Silk Road: Acrobatics Show
2018-09-30 - 2018-10-01 | Macao Forum, Avenida Marciano Baptista Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 69th Anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, the Macao Forum will host Rainbow Over the Silk Road. The acrobatics show, performed by the Shaanxi Provincial Acrobatic Art Troupe Co. Ltd, takes the audience on a journey through time in search of European and Asian exotic cultures.
With stunning acrobatics, the show introduces the legendary story of a Chinese trade caravan who struggled to open the Silk Road in the golden era of the Tang dynasty, presenting the audience the diverse and inclusive culture of the dynasty at its prime and the Silk Road as “a road of commerce and friendship”. Unlike traditional acrobatic shows, Rainbow over the Silk Road unrolls a picturesque history through breathtaking acrobatics, music, dance, costumes and storyline in five acts entitled “Dynamic Chang’an”, “Snowfield Fantasia”, “Mesmerising Dunhuang”, “Conjugal Fate in Persia” and“Passionate Rome”.
When: 8:00pm, Sunday and Monday, September 30 and October 1
Where: Macao Forum, Avenida Marciano Baptista Macau
How much: MOP $200 and MOP $100
Tickets on sale at the Macau Ticketing Network. For more information, check the event’s website.

Hot Pot Sensations at Broadway Macau
2018-10-01 - 2019-02-18 | Broadway Macau, AVENIDA MARGINAL FLOR DE LOTUS, COTA, Macau
With autumn just around the corner, it’s time to enjoy hot pot and clay pot dishes with family and friends. Until February 28, 2019, Broadway Macau will turn int0 Broadway Food Street into Hot Pot Street, and presenting 60 tasty hot pot and clay pot selections. In addition to classic hot pots such as braised lamb brisket casserole at lei ka choi, Broadway Macau also introduces 14 new hot pot and clay pot dishes.
This October, the popular braised lamb brisket casserole at Lei Ka Choi is back; once again bringing guests quality grass-fed Chinese black lamb, plus crisp water chestnuts, silky bean curd skin and secret sauce. Last year, more than 7,000 of these casseroles were sold in six months, representing more than seven tons of lamb brisket used. The signature casserole is prepared in a traditional clay pot over a charcoal flame to ensure slow, even heat that tenderizes the meat and creates a harmony of flavors.
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese hot pot experience, don’t miss the Chi Sasa Japanese Cuisine delicacy. The hot pot soup base features quality miso paste simmered with wagyu beef and assorted seafood. Apart from the indulgent assortment of fresh prawns, squid, fish and wagyu beef, the delectable pork meatballs are handmade with Japanese kurobuta pork, which is known for its tenderness. As one of the oldest and most well-established restaurants in Macau, Fong Seng Lai Kei is famous for its traditional Shunde dishes. This year, Fong Seng Lai Kei is bringing assorted seafood and suckling pig hot pot to welcome the autumn and winter seasons. Savoury suckling pig, sweet seafood and fresh vegetables are simmered together to create a hearty and chunky soup base. Parsley and coriander are added before serving to impart sweetness to this nourishing stew that is perfect for the cooler seasons.

Katong Corner’s chefs, meanwhile, have handpicked high-quality winter melon, ginseng, coconut and chicken, preparing chicken with ginseng and coconut Casserole. These choice ingredients are gently simmered to meld their flavors into a wonderful harmony, creating a nourishing dish for the body in the cooler season. Other must-eat hot pot and clay pot dishes include Pork Bone Marrow in Casserole at Lei Ka Choi, drunken goose flambé casserole at Xin Dau Ji, beef offal with turnip casserole at Chi Kei Ngao Chap, and braised Chongqing spicy chicken casserole at Ba Shan Spicy Noodles.
When: October 1, 2018–February 28, 2019
Where: Broadway Street Food, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus, Cotai
How much: Dishes prices start at MOP $68
For more information, check the event’s official page

A Taste of Puglia at Bene's Food & Wine Mercato
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-06 | Sheraton Grand Macao, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, Macau
Take your taste buds on a journey to Puglia! Bene’s Food and Wine Mercato is back and this time they will take you to the rocky, fertile plains of Puglia on October 5–6. Known as the ‘heel of Italy,’ Puglia is famous for its unique pasta dishes, crusty bread and mouthwatering seafood from the Adriatic Sea. Under the direction of Luca Pecorari, the Executive Sous Chef of Bene, the October Food & Wine Mercato will showcase the best of Puglia’s rustic yet rich flavors. Puglia’s cuisine (cucina Pugliese) pays homage to the freshest ingredients sourced within the region itself, famous for its abundant seafood, produced from the rich soils of its fertile plains, with some of the finest olive oil in the world.
Sample orecchiette rape e salsiccia (a traditional pasta in ‘little ear’ shapes tossed with turnip tops, housemade sausages and pecorino cheese) or try classic street food with the panzerotti con scamorza pomodoro e basilico (a deep-fried folded pizza stuffed with scamorza cheese, tomatoes and basil). Seafood lovers can savour delicacies such as cernia al sale ed erbe (grouper baked in salt and herb crust) orriso, patate e cozze (mussels and potatoes baked rice). Meat eaters can feast on pancia di manzo e verdure arrosto, a slow-roasted black Angus brisket with roasted seasonal vegetables. All dishes are carefully paired with hand-picked wines imported from Puglia.

Bene’s serving staff will also be passing around a selection of dishes at every table to further allow diners to sample a range of Italian culinary specialties. Guests can expect fresh oysters, octopus salad and amberjack carpaccio, just to name a few. Come and enjoy this rustic cuisine paired with a selection of Italian wines, live cooking stations and a range of ingredients available to buy on the day. Discover authentic Italian food paired with the best Italian wines in a bustling market atmosphere in Puglia Food and Wine Mercato. This edition will include extensive Italian cuisine, live cooking stations, wine pairing, and retail products.
When: 6:00pm–11:00pm, Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6, 2018
Where: Bene, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Estrada Do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $488 (adult), MOP $200 (children, 6–12 years). Price includes entry ticket, unlimited food, wine, and drinks. Retail items will be charged accordingly. SPG members enjoy a special discount.
For inquiries, call +853 8113 1200 or email them – for additional info, check Bene’s website or follow Sheraton Grand Macao on Facebook

Sofitel Wine Days: Portuguese Wine & Music
2018-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, 201 R. do Visc. Paco de Arcos, Macau, Macau
In conjunction with the annual Sofitel Wine Days, this edition of ‘Wine & Music’ is treating guests to their favourite Portuguese wine and delicacies with wines coming from two varying wine regions, Dão and Douro. If you are a fan of the exquisite flavour of Bordeaux, try the wine collection from Dão with red and white wines from Quinta de Saes and Flor de Viseu from Ares do Dao. For those who prefer full-bodied wine, don’t miss out on red wines from Quinta da Pacheca and Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas of the Douro region.
As the soothing sound of Portuguese music plays in the background, guests can embrace the complete Portuguese experience and savour the unlimited supply of Portuguese and Macanese delicacies, which include Portuguese egg tart, Algarve tomato salad, Portuguese potato salad, roasted chorizo, shrimp turnover, and serradura. Last February, Sofitel dedicated its Wine & Music to South America. This time, it’s Portuguese culture time! Treat yourself to a true taste of Portuguese culture at a venue offering both al fresco and indoor space!

When: 7:00pm–10:00pm, Friday, October 5, 2018
Where: Mistral Restaurant, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 Rua das Lorchas e Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $198 per person
For additional information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Festival Travessa do Armazém Velho
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-28 | Macau
Travessa do Armazém Velho is one of the oldest streets in Macau, located in Rua dos Ervanários (pronounced Guan Chin Kai). October 2018 will see Travessa do Armazém Velho transformed, with a new festival to color every weekend and enhance it by mixing place-based local culture with new modern entrepreneurship.
During the entire month of October, a series of ceremonies and activities will be held every Saturday and Sunday, including Rickshaw experiences, traditional clothing rental and filming, traditional craftsmanship experiences, site tours, and art exhibitions. Also, a “Happy Chinese Shortbread Trolley Competition” will be held on the opening day, with a “Halloween Special” on October 27 and 28. Experience this old Macau business district by joining their time machine in a flashback to the 1960s and 1970s Macau.

The purposes of the events are to promote the traditional culture of this old business district and, at the same time, to showcase elements of former industries and rising creative entrepreneurship activities as well. It is also expected to attract locals to revisit this historical community.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, October 6–October 28, 2018
Where: Travessa do Armazém Velho, Rua dos Ervanários, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information visit the event’s Facebook page

Paths Crisscrossed Into Imagery – Artwork From Members of Macao Artists Society
2018-10-06 - 2018-11-14 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
Paths Crisscrossed into Imagery – Exhibition of Artworks of the Members of Macao Artists Society 2018 is open to the public until November, at the Nam Van Old Court Building. This exhibition, which showcases 176 recent works by three generations of members of the Macao Artists Society, is jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macao Artists Society.
The works on display reflect a variety of styles, from traditional landscapes and flowers and birds to abstract works and comics, and use different means of expression such as watercolor, oil, sketch, Chinese painting, calligraphy, and lacquer, among others. The public will have the chance to appreciate local work and skills honed over many years. The Macao Artists Society was created several decades ago. They focus on tradition while encouraging creativity, and are committed to training new talent. They strive to promote the development of Macau’s art scene. It offers a display platform for local artists by organizing all kinds of exhibitions and activities.
When: 10:00am–8:00pm, Tuesday–Sunday, October 6–November 14, 2018
Where: Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries about the exhibition, please contact IC by calling +853 8988 4000 during office hours; or visit the event’s website

Style Encounter Moment Fashion Exhibition
2018-10-06 - 2018-12-30 | Macao Fashion Gallery, Macau
The Macao Fashion Gallery is presenting the Style Encounter Moment — The 5th Fashion Exhibition of the Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making. It will display fashion samples from eight individual/group designers selected in the 2017 Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making. The samples include parent-child outfits, fashion knitwear, fantastic women’s clothing, street-style fashion, retro sportswear, romantic women’s clothing, unisex clothing, and so on.
There will also be a pop-up shop open in the Macao Fashion Gallery during the exhibition to present the latest men’s and women’s clothing series and fashion items designed by local original fashion brands. The clothing style covers urban style, youth leisure, avant-garde art, simple fashion, bold and unrestrained design, black and white aesthetics, and so on. Visitors are welcome to pick out and buy our clothes and feel the distinctive charm of cultural and creative industries in Macau.
When: October 6–December 30, 2018
10:00am–8:00pm (closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Where: Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2835 3341, email them, or visit their website or Facebook page

Oct-Loft Jazz Festival Shenzhen
2018-10-09 - 2018-10-21 | Shenzhen, Shenzhen , China
Oct-Loft Jazz Festival is back and they have another juicy line-up. As one of the biggest jazz festivals this side of China, there will be 25 jazz artists from all over the world, from countries such as Germany, USA, Italy, Denmark, and Japan. Taking place in Shenzhen’s most hip neighborhood, from 9 to 21 October, one of the highlights of the festival is North-American jazz and blues legend, Sugar Blue. He will be performing at B10 on October 19 (Friday), around 8:00pm. The festival splits bands across two different venues: B10 Live and A3+. However, they don’t simply host concerts – there will be conferences, talks and some other activities related to music and, more specifically, jazz.
When: Various times (see timetable here), October 9–21, 2018
Where: B10 Live, North Side of Building C2, North Dist. of Oct-Loft, Shenzhen
How much: Festival pass: RMB $980; one-day tickets range from RMB $80–RMB $180, depending if purchased advance or on the door
For information regarding full line-up, contacts and useful tips, visit their Facebook page.
