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Macau Weekend
by Macau Lifestyle

10 Cool Events for the First Weekend of April

TokyoLima Pop-Up at Mandarin Oriental Macau

It feels like March was yesterday already and now April has arrived. There are a lot of cool events happening this weekend, Hong Kong’s famous Nikkei restaurant, TokyoLima will be visiting Macau for an interesting mix of cuisines at Mandarin Oriental Macau and our favorite Mercato is back to take us on another journey to the inner green lands of Italy at Bene, Sheraton Grand Macao. Also, the Macao Orchestra will be hosting another awesome performance at the Dom Pedro V Theatre which you should definitely check out.

TOKYOLIMA POP-UP AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL MACAU

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Hong Kong’s popular Nikkei restaurant, TokyoLima will be coming to Mandarin Oriental Macau with a splendid menu to share with you. The special four-course dining experience of modern Nikkei cuisine combines the heat of Peru with the freshness of Japan. Showcased by the talented Peruvian Chef Arturo Melendez who will showcase his favorite dishes that are a playful, punchy and full of flavor.

When: 6:30pm, Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7

Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau

How much: MOP $788 (per person)

For more information please contact +853 8805 8918 and [email protected] or visit www.mandarinoriental.com and their Facebook page.

THE JOURNEY TO “UMBRIA”– FOOD & WINE MERCATO AT BENE

The next destination for Bene’s Food & Wine Mercato takes you to Umbria. Known as Italy’s “green heart” this region is celebrated for its lush greenery, rustic vineyards, and landscaped hill towns. To showcase the best of Umbria’s traditional cuisine, Bene’s Executive Sous Chef has specially crafted a menu featuring 15 types of Italian delicacies and four types of Umbrian wines at the food and wine booths as well as a selection of dishes will be served at the table.

When: 6:00pm—11:00pm, Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7

Where: Bene, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai

How much: MOP $488 (per adult) MOP $200 (per child 6 to 12 years)

For reservations or inquiries, please call +853 8113 1200 or email [email protected].

For more details, please visit www.sheratongrandmacaohotel.com or follow @macaobene on Facebook.

Prices include entry ticket, unlimited food, wine, and drinks. Retail items will be charged accordingly.

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FARMER’S GOURMET AT GRAND COLOANE RESORT

Grand Coloane Resort’s fine dining star, Kwun Hoi Heen is proud to offer you a series of the “Farmer’s Gourmet” delicacies. With seasonal ingredients selected by head Chef Joe composed with a unique cooking method that will in no doubt bring you an unforgettable experience.

When: 11:00am—3:00pm, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Monday—Friday, 9:30am—3:30pm, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Saturday—Sunday, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Wednesdays, March 7—April 30

Where: Kwun Hoi Heen, Grand Coloane Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane

How much: Menu price range from MOP $288—MOP $1,688

(Guests can enjoy a 20% dining discount from March 14—April 25)

For booking inquiries please call +853 8899 1320 or more details visit www.grandcoloane.com

Macao Orchestra Innovation Concert

MACAO ORCHESTRA’S 20TH CENTURY MUSIC INNOVATION

The Macao Orchestra will be presenting chamber music works by a number of 20th-century composers. Coordination of instruments in each part of an orchestra is essential for any performance and it puts to test the collaboration among the musicians and the expression of their sentiments. It will feature works by several American composers, enabling the audience to experience the charm and flexibility of chamber music.

When: 8:00pm, Saturday, April 7

Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau

How much: MOP $120, MOP $100

For more information please call +853 2855 5555 or visit Macao Orchestra

PUNACOTHECA–PAINTING AND ILLUSTRATION BY RODRIGO DE MATOS

Rodrigo de Matos’s latest exhibition is made up of paintings that “are a kind of visual wordplay”. The Portuguese cartoonist says that “The images are almost always literal interpretations of certain expressions, which end up in a certain degree of surrealism.”

When: 2:00pm—7:00pm, March 22—April 21 (closed on Sundays)

Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau

How much: Free admission

For more information please contact +853 2875 3282 and [email protected] or visit www.creativemacau.org.mo

2018 Brand Story – Macao Original Fashion Exhibition

2018 BRAND STORY–MACAO ORIGINAL FASHION EXHIBITION

The Macao Fashion Gallery invited several local fashion designers to plan and decorate its exhibition space in order to promote their respective brands. In this exhibition, visitors have an in-depth understanding of the stories and concepts behind each brand. In addition, the Macao Fashion Gallery set up a “Brand Story – Pop-up Shop” where visitors can also buy products from the brands featured in the project.

When: 10:00—8:00pm, March 10—April 29 (closed on Mondays)

Where: Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque, Macau

How much: Free admission

For inquiries please contact +853 2835 3341 and [email protected] or visit www.macaofashiongallery.com

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DIN DONG X TAIPA VILLAGE CREATIVE ART EXHIBITION

The Taipa Village Cultural Association presents the first “Din Dong” themed creative art show in Macau. Exhibiting over 50 artworks created by local students who participated in making drawings, under the theme of “What will Din Dong do when he is in Taipa Village?” for the 2017 “Din Dong x Taipa Village Creative Art Competition”; to kick off the show for the art space this year, the showcase aims to recognize the best of local talent by offering them a platform to demonstrate their artwork.

When: 12:00pm–8:00pm (closed on Mondays), February 28–April 13

Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clerigos, Taipa

How much: Free

For more information please call +853 2857 6118 and email [email protected] or visit www.taipavillage.com

By Raquel Gralheiro

MY CHINESE ZODIAC–EXHIBITION BY RAQUEL GRALHEIRO

The exhibition at Albergue SCM features a total of 25 art pieces of acrylic paint and mixed media techniques by Portuguese artist Raquel Gralheiro who has been featured in individual and collective exhibitions in Europe and South America. Her paintings can be found at a private collection in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil.

When: 3:00pm—8:00pm, Mondays, 12:00pm—8:00pm, Tuesdays—Sundays, March 26—May 13

Where: A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM, No. 8, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, Macau

How much: Free admission

For more information, please call +853 2852 2550 or +853 2852 3205 or visit their Facebook page.

Dance Action 2018 Regina Dance Group

DANCE ACTION 2018 AT MACAO CULTURAL CENTRE

One of the main showcases of Regina Dance Group, a local ensemble that has been held annually since 2005, with a fresh theme every time, is coming back with a bang this year too. There are more than 200 performers, some as young as five years old, that are led by their dance teachers in delivering endearing performances.

When: 8:00pm, Saturday, April 7

Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau

How much: MOP $150

For more information please call +853 2832 3992 / +853 2855 5555 and email [email protected]

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LANDSCAPE PAINTING EXHIBITION BY XU QINSONG

Featuring more than 80 works from ink wash paintings to sketches by Xu Qinsong, this exhibition provides visitors a unique opportunity to gain a better insight and understanding of this famous Chinese artist.

When: 10:00am—7:00pm, Tuesday—Thursday, April 3—12 (closed on Mondays)

Where: Handover Gifts Museum of Macao, 237–285 Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau

How much: Free admission

For more information please call +853 2872 7066 or visit www.icm.gov.mo/handovermuseum

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