Indulge in an exciting evening of Middle Eastern melody, admire the splendor of nature and beauty of Lotus flowers, take time to appreciate art and watch wonderful performances.
Macau is never short of interesting things to do and events to enjoy and experience. Get out there and explore some of these incredible events this weekend.
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The weekend is almost here—let’s do it with style!
MARCEL KHALIFE WORLD MUSIC CONCERT
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Marcel Khalife will be stepping on stage for a great evening of musical exoticism and thrilling skill. Dubbed as one of the most prolific contemporary Arabic musicians, the Lebanese singer and oud master has been acclaimed worldwide for his avant-garde compositions and wistful optimism. Born and raised in a region shaken by a long war, Khalife never stopped dreaming about peaceful reconciliation in a multi-religious society. His contributions to the promotion of arts and culture have earned him recognition through numerous prizes such as the Palestine Award for Music, in 1999, UNESCO’s Artist for Peace, awarded in 2005, and the Académie Charles Cros Award in 2007.
When: 8:00pm, June 17, 2017
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Center
How much: Prices range from MOP $250, $200, $150, $100
Reservations and Inquiries: +853 2870 0699, www.ccm.gov.mo
MACAO LOTUS FLOWER FESTIVAL
An annual tradition, the Macao Lotus Flower Festival always attracts visitors to admire the beautiful perennial aquatic plant found far and wide throughout China. Themed ‘Splendour of Lotus Flowers’ this year, the main exhibition located at the Taipa Houses employs a landscape dotted with architectural elements typical of South Asia, incorporating pointed arches and repeated geometric patterns to highlight the beauty of the lotus.
Activities include “Lotus Flower Exhibition Area with Miniature Constructions of South Asia,” “Lotus in Scenery of South Asia—Lotus Flower Floral Art Exhibition,” “Enchantment of Exotic Lotus—Lotus Culture Photo and Literature Exhibition” from 7:00am to 10:00pm at the Taipa Houses.
Don’t miss the Lotus Flower Braided Bracelet Workshop from June 17 to 18, 2:30pm–5:30pm at the Taipa Houses.
When: June 11 – 18, 2017
Where: Taipa Houses-Museum and in the Suzhou-inspired Lou Lim Ieoc Garden among other places
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact: +853 2833 7676 or visit www.iacm.gov.mo and nature.iacm.gov.mo
BAR STORIES CHAPTER 3 – RUSSIAN TALES
Join an evening of fun and excitement with the new resident mixologist, Nikita Matveev from Russia at Vida Rica Bar. Marking his daring debut, prepare to be impressed with his talented handcrafted drinks customized to your palate. Reward yourself after a long day at work and head to Mandarin Oriental for a relaxing drink and cocktail fix.
When: 9:00pm – 1:00am, June 15 – 17, 2017
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For reservation and inquiries: +853 8805 8928, [email protected], www.mandarinoriental.com
G-DRAGON 2017 WORLD TOUR
G-DRAGON 2017 world tour will kick-off in Seoul starting June 2017 and will extend to 18 cities in Asia, North America, and Oceania and still more to be revealed. Catch his performance in Macau on June 17.
G-DRAGON, leader, and producer of Korea’s hottest artist group BIGBANG, has produced not only their hit songs “Fantastic Baby” but also his own hit “Crooked”. They have generated more than one billion views on YouTube—”Fantastic Baby” and “BANG BANG BANG” individually have more than 2 billion views. His astonishing producing skills have made him one of YG’s main producers.
G-DRAGON is recognized as one of the most influential leaders in music and fashion in his country and was named by Forbes Asia the Most Influential Person Under 30 in Eastern Entertainment and Sports.
When: June 17 -18, 2017
Where: Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macau, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai
How much: VIP Reserve: MOP $2,688, A Reserve: MOP $1,688, B Reserve: MOP $1,288, C Reserve: MOP $888, D Reserve: MOP $588
For more information, visit www.livenation.asia or www.venetianmacao.com
COLOUR SHAPE LOVE – Works by Joaquim Franco
Joaquim Franco, a Macau senior Portuguese artist will have his solo exhibition opening entitled, COLOUR SHAPE LOVE—Works by Joaquim Franco in Art For All (AFA) at Art Garden. Franco worked in theater, as a set designer. He also undertook several interior design projects. As a scientific illustrator he worked in archaeology, ethnography and heritage protection. This time, a total of 19 acrylic paintings will be showcased.
When: June 17–July 16
Where: AFA Macau, 4F, Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
The gallery is on the ground floor, open from Tuesdays to Sundays (12:00pm–7:00pm) and closed on Mondays and public holidays.
For more information, contact +853 2836 6064 during office hours or email to [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com.
DUFFY’S IRISH PUB CELEBRATION OF 6TH MONTH ANNIVERSARY
Tucked in the bustling area of Broadway Food Street, Duffy’s Irish Pub has been a hotspot since opening six months ago. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests no matter what the occasion, there is lively music and a vast array of beers, spirits, wines and cocktails imported from Ireland for everyone to enjoy.
To mark their 6th month anniversary, Duffy’s Irish Pub will be celebrating with free shots during the night and balloon drop with exciting prizes at 11:00pm.
When: June 17, 2017
Where: Duffy’s Irish Pub, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus, Cotai
For more details, contact: +853 2884 5212 or visit www.broadwaymacau.com, www.facebook.com/duffysbarmacau
DEBRIS WORKS BY ALEXANDRE FARTO AKA VHILS
The Cultural Affairs Bureau presents the exhibition Debris Works by Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, featuring more than 20 works including four new public murals, inspired by Macau. The show will take place at the Navy Yard No.1 Contemporary Art Center.
Debris is the first solo exhibition of critically acclaimed Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto AKA Vhils in Macau. The show will further explore the artist’s ongoing reflections on the nuanced relationships between contemporary urbanscapes and their inhabitants. The exhibition is open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm except on Mondays.
When: June 1–November 5, 2017
Where: Navy Yard No.1 Contemporary Art Center, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau
How much: Free Admission
For more details, visit www.icm.gov.mo
MACAO ARTS WINDOW 2017 – HUNDRED SPECIES – WORKS OF PEGGY CHAN
Born in Macau, Peggy Chan received her Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, with her studio at the Cattle Depot Artists’ Village (Hong Kong). Her works include paintings, photographs, videos and installations, inspired by her daily life and imagination, exploring the triangular relationship between the individual, the city, and nature.
Cyanotype, the traditional photographic printing process, has been Peggy Chan’s favorite medium in her recent works. Highly dependent on sunlight and time in the creation process, the works incorporate the uncertainty of nature and signify how our lives flow along with the ever-changing environment.
When: June 2 – August 13, 2017
Where: Macao Museum of Art
How much: Free Admission
More information at www.mam.gov.mo
PIONEERING WOMEN DIRECTORS: BREAK AND MAKE
Women have always had a unique, delicate, and deep sense in filmmaking, conveying their feelings toward worldly matters while men lack these touches. A total of eight outstanding women directors from Europe, the USA, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong are selected by Cinematheque Passion and their 11 great films will be screened.
When: June 10 – June 25, 2017
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
RECORD OF LIFE: 30 – PRINTMAKING WORKS BY TUZI
Macau artist Ng Lai Seong, also known as Tuzi, will have her solo exhibition 30–Printmaking Works by Tuzi in AFA Macau at 6:30pm on Friday, June 2. Tuzi graduated from China Central Academy of Fine Arts with a Masters Degree in Printmaking. She is currently living and working as an artist in Beijing. This time, Tuzi will come back and hold her second solo exhibition in Macau. For this exhibition, she will show 34 artworks from her latest printmaking series.
When: June 3 – June 25
Where: AFA Macau, 4th Floor, Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau.
The gallery is on the ground floor, open from Tuesdays to Sundays (12:00pm–7:00pm) and closed on Mondays and public holidays.
For more information, contact +853 2836 6064 during office hours or email to [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com.
TAIPA FLEA MARKET
Explore the beauty of Taipa Village around Rua do Cunha Street with open-air stalls overflowing with souvenirs and bargains galore. Watch out for some incredible performances featuring magic shows, stilt walking, puppet show and face painting from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Don’t miss the singing acts, orchestra performance, and presentation of folk music. The flea market is open from 11:00am to 8:00pm and features fantastic finds and good deals with a local touch to novelty items and souvenirs.
When: June 4, 11 and 18, 2017
Where: Taipa Village, Bombeiros Square, Taipa
How much: Free Admission
For more details, contact +853 2833 7676 or visit www.whatson.macaotourism.gov.mo and www.taipavillagemacau.com
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URBAN NIGHT AT PACHA MACAU
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