We’ve selected a series of amazing events and happenings to attend this weekend, so be sure to check it out! Longines recently launched a gorgeous watch collection and we just love it! Perfect for accessories lovers, it also has some timepieces that would be really great as a Christmas gift. Vida Rica Bar is crafting some delicious cocktails–barrel-aged Negronis and some more. We headed to this beautiful venue to taste them and highly recommend them. We also suggest Grand Hyatt Macau’s Winter Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Grand Club, great for couples but also groups of friends looking for delectable nibbles. November means Grand Prix, so discover some of the world’s most famous drivers who raced at this internationally renowned competition. Also, don’t forget to reserve your place at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau’s All Day Grand Prix Live BBQ Buffet to get the best racing seats in the city!
All Day Grand Prix Live BBQ Buffet at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau
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Sink in on one of Macau’s most awaited events of the year and take advantage of the close-up action of the Macau Grand Prix at the 5th-floor Friendship Terrace of Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau! Their all-day Grand Prix Live BBQ buffet starts includes sumptuous foods and drinks for sports fans to fully enjoy this international championship while sipping on cocktails and snacks.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am–6:00pm, November 20 and 21, 2021
Where: Friendship Terrace, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: Early bird* – MOP $988+ per person (including three drink coupons)
Normal price – MOP $1,188+ per person (including three drink coupons)
For more information and bookings, call +853 8793 3637 or check the event’s website
*bookings have to be made before or on November 5, 2021
21st Macau Food Festival
The Macau Food Festival 2021–sited in the rotunda opposite the Macau Tower–features about 120 food booths. The festival attracts local residents and visitors beguiled by delicious Asian, European, Mainland Chinese, and local delicacies. Liberally salted with exciting live entertainment, games, and beer competitions, this food fest has become a firm favorite for its uninhibited, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of street stalls, booths and tents.
When: November 19–December 5, 2021*
Where: Sai Van Lake Square, Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau
How much: Free admission (each dish has its own pricing)
For more information, call +853 2857 5765 or check here
*In case of sudden suspension due to COVID-19, the organizers will not refund the participants’ deposits
Tap Siac Craft Market
Cultural and creative practitioners from Mainland China and Macau set up a total of 110 booths at the Tap Siac Craft Market, showcasing and selling daily necessities that are both aesthetic and practical. Visitors can grab a bite from creative food stalls while enjoying 37 wonderful music performances by singers from Mainland China and Macau.
Handicraft lovers should sign up for 36 workshops held during the event, with experienced creative instructors to teach participants handicraft skills, allowing them to explore and enjoy the fun of creation.
When: November 19, 20, and 21, 26, 27, and 28, 2021
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
9th Latin American Cultural Festival
The 9th Latin American Cultural Festival kickstarts with a series of Latin American photo exhibitions divided by country and where visitors can see what some of the best photographers have been up to. There are also cinema screenings of Latin American films such as La Luz en el Cerro, or Chinese Takeaway.
The Latin-American webinar is a conference taking place online for everyone interested in these cultures. This festival also hosts dance workshops–tango and salsa–the Macao-Latin Coffee festival, showcasing different kinds of coffee from all over Latin countries, but also a Latin Wine & Spirits Festival. The happening is completed with their already renowned after-party.
When: November 12–December 19, 2021
Where: Rui Cunha Foundation, GF 749 Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau, and Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau
For more information, check the event’s official website
68th Macau Grand Prix
This year’s event the Macau Grand Prix holds six races, namely SJM Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix, Sands China Macau GT Cup, Galaxy Entertainment Macau Guia Race, Melco Macau Touring Car Cup, MGM Greater Bay Area GT Cup and Wynn Porsche Carrera Cup Challenge.
A number of promotional activities will be held as usual in previous years, including a Family Carnival, where the venue is transformed into the Guia track and a mini circuit, allowing children to experience various types of work involved in the Grand Prix, and to learn more about racing activities in a lively and interesting way. The Macau Grand Prix Car Show is also held for race fans to take a closer look at cars in the upcoming races.
In addition to watching the races on-site, this year the event will be televised as well. Large-scale screens broadcasting the event are also set up at various locations throughout the local community.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, November 6 and 7, 13 and 14, 19, 20 and 21, 2021
Family Carnival – November 6 and 7, 2021
Car show – November 13 and 14, 2021
68th Macau Grand Prix – November 19–21, 2021
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau and Guia Circuit, Macau
How much: From MOP $50 per person
For more information, check their official website and for ticketing, click here
hush! 2021 Concerts
This year’s concerts are staged at coastal performance sites, including the Macao Science Centre Square, the Macao Contemporary Art Center – Navy Yard No. 2, Barra Square, the inner Harbour of barra pier, and Ponte 9’s rooftop. A “hush! Kids” stage is set up this year for the first time, in addition to several concerts, musical workshops, booths hosted by local practitioners, and the art of installation.
There are different music happenings, including Listen to hush! In the Tent, GEG hush! kids, “Lost in Cities．Looking For Rainbow” Electronic Music Night, Upbeat Power Concert, Coastal Rock Concert – “Music Whirling Under the Big Tree”, Coastal Rock Concert, Rooftop Sunset Concert: “Ladies Voices in Sea Breeze”, and Rooftop Sunset Concert: “The Comfortable World of Music”, so be sure to check out this unmissable event! hush! 2021 Concerts include several local bands such as Free Yoga Mats, Lobo & The X Games KRU, Joking Case, João Mascarenhas Mojazz collective, Water Singers, If Monsters Were Men, Sneaky Panda, Girl’s Whisper, NÁV, Pyjamars, and much more.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, November 6 and 7, 19 and 21, and 27 and 28, 2021
Where: Macao Science Centre Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau, Macao Contemporary Art Center – Navy Yard No. 2, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau, Barra Square, Inner Harbour of the Barra Pier, Macau, and Rooftop, Ponte 9, Rua das Lorchas, Macau
How much: Free admission*
*Registration in advance to be made here – Chinese only
For more information, check the event’s official page
DFS Masters of Time Exhibition
DFS Masters of Time is celebrating their 12th edition this year in November, the exhibition unveils over 250 timepieces and fine jewelry from over 40 world-renowned houses. This annual happening celebrates craftsmanship, design, and innovation in timepieces and high jewelry. This year’s exhibition gives guests a rare glimpse into a treasure trove of pieces that embody the captivating allure of rare gems, jewels, and stones. Hosted at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons, Masters of Time will unveil over 250 timepieces and fine jewelry items from over 40 world-renowned houses, including exclusive bespoke pieces created especially for the event.
Masters of Time is recognized as the world’s premier retail exhibition of luxury timepieces and jewelry. It is a signature event in DFS’ Masters Series, which showcases DFS’ leadership and creativity in curating exceptional experiences across its five pillars of luxury: Wines and Spirits, Beauty and Fragrances, Watches, and Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories, and Food and Gifts. Created by DFS in 2008 to bring the very best brands in the world of watchmaking–and their ambassadors–together with enthusiasts and collectors alike, Masters of Time is traditionally hosted each year in the dynamic shopping enclave of Macau.
When: November 15, 2021–February 6, 2022
Gala weekend – Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 2021
Where: T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, Level 1, Shoppes at Four Seasons, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here
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3rd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”
The 3rd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” features six highlights, namely the Lusofonia Festival, the Traditional Music and Dance Performance in the Community, the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival, the Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance, and the Taipa Houses 100th Anniversary Activities.
The Festival not only showcases the diverse cultures of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries but also implements and deepens the establishment of Macau as a “Cultural Exchange Centre between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, offering residents and tourists a unique Sino-Portuguese cultural experience. This edition of the Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries brings the culture and customs of Portuguese-speaking countries to the community through an array of activities, building Macau as a platform for cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and promoting heart-warming exchanges. Through the cultural performances, traditional song and dance, and cinema of the Portuguese-speaking communities, the Festival showcases the diverse and inclusive values of Macau and its historical evolution throughout centuries of harmonious coexistence without loss of identity.
When: November 11–December 12, 2021
Where: Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa, Tap Seac Gallery, Praça do Tap Seac, Macau, Macau Contemporary Art Center – Navy Yard No.1, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau, Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person (cinema sessions)
For more information, check the event’s official page
Admission to the Taipa Houses 100th Anniversary Activities and The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance are free. Interested parties can register through the official website (only in Chinese).
Outdoor Musical Events by the Cultural Affairs Bureau
In November and December, the Cultural Affairs Bureau launches a variety of arts and cultural activities to bring joy and vitality to the city. Among these are three outdoor musical events, namely Interactive Musical Graffiti, Outdoor Screening: Music and Movie Nights, and Journey in Musical Corners, aiming to bring music to every corner of the city and offer the public a rich and diverse musical experience.
The Interactive Musical Graffiti is an installation created by João Oliveira, an experienced sound engineer from Macau. The “musical instruments” on the canvas are audible interactive devices, allowing the public to play and produce a wonderful musical feast.
When: Interactive Musical Graffiti – November 2–30, 2021
Outdoor Screening: Music and Movie Nights — November 22–25, 2021
Journey in Musical Corners – December 4 and 5, and 18 and 19, 2021
Where: Flower City Park, Rua de Évora, Taipa, Art Plaza of the Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Historic Centre, Macau.
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8399 6872
AFA Autumn Salon 2021
The AFA Autumn Salon 2021 takes place at Casa Garden and focuses on contemporary works by local talents. Featuring artists are Alexandre Marreiros, Alice Kok, Angel Chan, Álvaro Barbosa, Celeste C. da Luz, Chan Ka Lok, Chan San San, Chan Sze Wai, Chan Yat Wan, Cheong Chan Kit, Cheong Leong, Chiang Wai Lan, David Shao, Derrick Loi, Duarte Esmeriz, Edmundo Remedios Lameiras, Fan Sai Cheong, Fong Hoi Lam, Francisco A. Ricarte, Ieong Man Hin, João M. Rato, José Matos, Kit Lee, Kuok Chi Kei, Lam Hang Sim, Lao Man Chi, Lei Chek On, Lo Hio Ieng, Lucia Lemos, Luna Cheong, Ng Ka Ian, Ng Man Wai, Ng Sok Chan, Ricardo Filipe dos Santos Meireles, Sam Kin Hang, Sit Ka Kit, Tang Kuok Hou, Tang Tong Nei, Un Sio San, Wang Tou Kun, Wong Hio Chit, Wong Iok Tong, Wong Sio Hang, Wu Hin Long, Wu Xi Xia, Yung Lai Jing, and Zheng Yu.
When: October 24–November 28, 2021
Where: Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
