We hope you’re feeling artistic and inspired because this weekend is all about arts and exhibitions. Stop by Grand Lapa Macau’s Vasco Bar for an amazing talent night of poetry and musical session together with some of the artists from The Script Road’s Literary Festival. The Taipa Village is hosting a pre-Easter activity of egg painting as well as the famous Din Dong art exhibition is awaiting your attention. Perfect for your kids to enjoy and prep up for the next Easter weekend.
POETRY AND MUSICAL JAM SESSION AT VASCO BAR
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Grand Lapa’s Vasco Bar and Lounge is coming back in its third year with The Script Road – Macau Literary festival for an open-mic. It is open to everyone to perform and express their culture by solo performer or band, instrumental or acoustic music, and traditional poetry or spoken word reading, regardless of language, as long as the content is appropriate and acceptable. For some shy guests, you are more than welcome to sit back and enjoy the show accompanied by cocktails and champagnes.
When: 9:30pm—11:30pm, Thursday, and Friday, March 22 and 23
Where: Vasco Bar and Lounge, Grand Lapa, 956-1110 Avenida Da Amizade Macau,
How much: Free admission (ages 18 and above)
For more information please contact +853 8793 3831 or visit their Facebook page and website.
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 with just handmade elements on a piece of paper, 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 talent of local youths 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
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 2857 6118 and email [email protected] or visit www.taipavillage.com
EASTER FACE & EGG PAINTING
Let’s get down to fun with some color. In this painting fair, kids will get a chance to not only paint their own Easter eggs but also get a complimentary face paint by a festive makeup artist. It’s going to be a vibrant scene so pull out your digital cameras and phones and take a snap of this beautiful event.
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 24—25
Easter Egg Paint – 12:00pm—6:00pm (last enrollment at 5:30pm, 45 minutes per session, 10 pax minimum)
Easter Face Paint – 2:00pm—5:00pm
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, Tapas de Portugal
How much: Free admission
For more information please call +853 2857 6116 and +853 2857 6118 or email [email protected]
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 and his unique cooking methods 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
THE SCRIPT ROAD– MACAU’S 7TH LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Script Road– Macau Literary Festival was founded in 2012 by local newspaper Ponto Final and is based in the Macau Special Administrative Region and is the largest gathering of literati from China and the Portuguese-speaking countries in the world. It has gained popularity as an international event that welcomes renowned writers, publishers, translators, journalists, musicians, filmmakers and visual artists from various
nationalities.
In this year’s festival they will be featuring five authors– Peter Hessler and Leslie T. Chang from the U.S., Rosa Montero from Spain, and Han Dong and A Yi from China as well as Portuguese-speaking authors Julian Fuks (Brazil) – winner of the latest José Saramago Award – and Ana Margarida de Carvalho (Portugal) – two-time winner of the Portuguese Writers Association Award who will be visiting the city in March as well.
When: March 10—25
Where: Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
For more information please visit thescriptedroad.org or call +853 2833 9566
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
PHOTO MACAU | ART FAIR EXHIBITION
One of Asia’s newest international art fair dedicated to the art, photography and moving images aims to bring world-class photography and video to Asia. Through a carefully curated collection of art and photo galleries from around the world, this show will bring the world’s leading photographers, curators, collectors, dealers and art lovers under one roof.
When: 1:00pm—6:00pm, Saturday, March 24, 11:00am—7:00pm, Sunday, March 25, 11:00am—5:00pm, Monday, March 26
Where: The Exhibition Hall, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa
For more details please visit www.photomacau.com
When: 6:30pm—7:30pm, Friday, March 23
Where: Art For All (AFA), 4F Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information please call+853 2836 6064 or visit www.afamacau.com
MACAU GREEN WEEK
To promote environmental education, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau each year organizes Macau Green Week that is now in its 37th edition – featuring activities such as a green week carnival, tree planting, a green walk and the official launch of the book “The Magic and Enchantment of Bryophytes”. The nine-day programme coincides with the United Nations’ International Day of Forests, a global celebration that provides a platform to raise awareness on the importance of all types of woodlands and trees.
When: March 17—25
Where: Several locations
How much: Free
For more information please visit www.iacm.gov.mo
HONG KONG EVENTS
If you’re planning to travel to Hong Kong this weekend check out these events as well. The Taste of Hong Kong is welcoming 20 restaurants who each made their marks on Hong Kong’s culinary scene, and Asia’s contemporary art show in its 12th edition featuring over 80 galleries from around the world and Hong Kong’s first international sculpture park on display is opened to the public for free, so don’t miss this opportunity.
TASTE OF HONG KONG 2018
Mark your calendars for the return of Taste of Hong Kong turning the charming city into a foodie paradise on March 22 to 25, 2018. Set against the city’s vibrant skyline as a backdrop, Taste of Hong Kong presented by Standard Chartered will welcome a total of 20 restaurants such as Bo Innovation, Caprice, Little Bao, Pici, Chachawan, One Harbour Road, as well as BlackSalt, Forbidden Duck, Frantzen’s Kitchen, Haku and New Punjab Club who each made their marks on Hong Kong’s culinary scene.
Boasting of nine different cuisines and over 60 dishes–four from each participating restaurant including one never before seen on the menus in Hong Kong and entirely exclusive to the festival, the four-day culinary playground is set to attract thousands of guests. It will feature delicious food and fabulous entertainment ranging from live bands, cooking demonstrations, wine workshops, magical market and children’s play areas.
When: Thursday–Sunday, March 22–25, 2018
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
How much: Starts from HKD $75–HKD $678
For tickets and details, visit www.tasteofhongkong.com, www.facebook.com/tastehongkong
ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW IN HONG KONG
Returning back to Hong Kong is the Asia Contemporary Art show on its 12 edition, welcoming over 80 galleries from Asia and other countries including Lithuania, Lebanon, South Korea, Peru, Mexico and many others. This fair strives to reflect current trends in the contemporary art market by presenting a diverse selection of artists across the world whose works challenge the status quo.
With contemporary art gaining its popularity amongst collectors and young buyers there is no better place to discover exciting new artists and unique artworks than at art fairs. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness these talented works.
When: General Admission: Sunday—Monday, March 24—26
Where: Conrad, Hong Kong 40th—43rd floor
How much: HKD $250 (admits two if purchased online, admits one if purchased at the door), Free admission for children under 16 years old accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please visit www.asiacontemporaryart.com
HARBOUR ARTS SCULPTURE ART IN HONG KONG
Hong Kong’s first international sculpture park features works by emerging and renowned local and international contemporary artists. It is opened to the public and will be part of the city’s iconic harbourfront for six weeks. Heartfelt and playful interactions between the artworks, city and the public will be immense as it demonstrates that art is for everyone and is an essential part of our daily lives. The sculpture park is also accompanied by the “Jockey Club Arts Education Programme” which engages an extensive programme of free workshops, educational activities, support tools, interactive tour guides, and a public art symposium encouraging the discussion of art within the city, creating a cultural vibrant Hong Kong through the appreciation and learning of arts and culture.
When: February 22–April 11
Where: Central, Western District Promenade, and Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free admission
For more information please visit www.facebook.com/HarbourArtsHK
