It’s a magnificent May in Macau. With Macao Arts Festival embracing the creative scene in the city to incredible dining experiences in celebration of Le French GourMay and outstanding performances and musical acts, we have a well-planned itinerary for the whole month.
LE FRENCH GOURMAY 2017 – CHAMPAGNE
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Le French GourMay 2017 is back with incredible Champagne Partners in Hong Kong and Macau. With dedicated “Champagne” Menus at restaurants and bars, the month of May is filled with culinary delights in the region.
Throughout Le French GourMay, from May 1 to 31, 119 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau will join the festival to create gastronomic feasts with the theme of Champagne.
When: May 1 – 31, 2017
Where: Hong Kong and Macau
For more details about the program, please refer to the official website of Le French GourMay: www.frenchgourmay.com
LE FRENCH MAY: A GOLDEN WAY OF LIFE – TRÈS’ORS
The audience will admire major gold pieces and work from French museums and private collections. Among them are remarkable religious pieces from the Musée Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, exceptional 18th and 19th century clocks and watches from the Musée de l’Horlogerie de Morteau, a unique 1930s sculpture – La Jeune Fille à la Colombe – by Zadkine, jewels from the Boucheron collection and by French 20th century artists, a gold embroidered clutch by Van Cleef and Arpels and an evening bag adorned with gilded bronze by French sculptor Claude Lalanne, gilded perfume bottles from the 19th and 20th century as well as gold beauty accessories.
When: 21 April – 3 September, 2017
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Where: MGM Art Space, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, visit www.frenchmay.com
28TH MACAO ARTS FESTIVAL (MAF)
The 28th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and themed “Heterotopia”, will be held from April 28 to May 31, establishing through texts, stories, images, music and imagery, a diversified space away from reality yet closely connected to it, bringing new possibilities to existence. Tickets will be available through the Macau Ticketing Network from 10am on March 12 (Sunday).
When: April 28 – May 31, 2017
Where: Various locations in Macau including Macao Cultural Centre, Old Court Building, Dom Pedro V. Theatre and more
For more information about the programs, ticket purchase and other discounts, please visit www.icm.gov.mo.
The ticketing hotline is +852 855 5555 and online ticket reservation is available at www.macauticket.com.
INTERNATIONAL CHEF SHOWCASE WITH NORBERT NIEDERKOFLER **MICHELIN
Hailing from St. Hubertus in Italy Guest Chef brings his ‘Cook the Mountain’ philosophy to Altira’s Aurora in Macau for three nights only from May 11 to 13.
The International Chef Showcase is a prestigious event that brings top guest chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants around the world to restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau so diners here get to experience some of the world’s best cuisines without having to travel. It is organized as part of the partnership between esteemed wine publisher Robert Parker Wine Advocate and Michelin and brings together the most sought-after wines with exquisite culinary creations by the critically acclaimed chefs.
Dining Series Details:
Lunch
When: Thursday, May 11
Where: Aurora, Level 10, Altira, Avenida de Kwong Tung, Taipa, Macau
How much: Regular prices USD $100 or MOP $800
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Dinner
When: May 11 – 13
Where: Aurora, Level 10, Altira, Avenida de Kwong Tung, Taipa, Macau
How much: USD $250 or MOP $2,000
For more details and booking requirements, visit guide.michelin.com.hk
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VILLAGE PEOPLE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BJORN AGAIN
World renowned 70’s American disco group Village People are coming to The Venetian Macao to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary tour. Featuring original founding members Felipe Rose and Alexander Briley, Village People combine their tunes with fabulous choreography and those famous outfits – Native American, GI, Cop, Biker, Cowboy and Construction Worker – for a night of outrageous fun.
When: May 12 – 13
Friday – Saturday, 8:00pm
Where: The Venetian Theatre, Venetian Macao
How much: A Reserve: MOP $580 | B Reserve: MOP $480 | C Reserve: MOP $280 | VIP Reserve: MOP $880
For more information and ticketing, visit www.cotaiticketing.com
CAESAR SALCEDO RETURN TO THE ROADHOUSE MACAU
Caesar Salcedo will be performing again at The Roadhouse Macau from May 1 – 15! If you are a fan of blues, then Caesar’s musical act will for sure be your thing, pair that with a couple of cold drinks and some finger food, you have yourself a great night of music and fun.
Head to The Roadhouse Macau and watch Caesars Salcedo’s blues performance, bring a couple of friends and grab a couple of cold ones and enjoy the night!
When: May 1 – 15
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, Broadway Macau
For more information contact, +853 2875 2945 or visit www.broadwaymacau.com or their Facebook Page The Roadhouse Macau
Thriller Live, which features Jackson’s timeless songs and signature dance moves and has been performed close to 5,500 times and been seen by more than four million people in over 30 countries, continues to moonwalk around the world. It was the debut show at The Parisian Macao’s new Parisian Theatre when it opened in September last year. Due to the amazing reception, it received it is now coming back for an extended season.
As well as experiencing his legendary live performance and innovative dance routines, fans can expect to hear their favorite Jackson songs perfectly rendered by the exceptionally talented cast.
When: April 28 – September 3
Where: The Parisian Theatre, Parisian Macao
How much: A Reserve: MOP $480 | B Reserve: MOP $280 | C Reserve: MOP $180
For more details, visit www.parisianmacao.com or contact +853 2882 8827
Paul Verhoeven caps off his long, unsettling career by making this film in France with a very different view of rape. Verhoeven presents a controlling female executive who responds to her assault by covering it up and continue to live. A script, rejected by many Hollywood female stars before finding Isabelle Huppert, leading Verhoeven to his first film in French, and became one of the highlights at 2016’s Cannes Film Festival. Isabelle’s outstanding performance with multiple layers won her the Best Actress (Drama) in the Golden Globe Award. An unusual, provocative and exciting journey exploring another side of human nature and sexual desire from a master who is near 80 years old.
When: May 7 – 12
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, visit their Facebook page
www.facebook.com/events/262844757458365
DISCOVER MACAO: LOCAL INDIES REVISITED
As the first art cinematheque in Macau, one of the major tasks of Cinematheque Passion is to promote Macau indies and films actively and widely so that the residents, tourists and those interested can know more about the Macao production and culture through the screen. Two Macao indies or short films will be screening on two Saturdays and Sundays every month, free of charge.
In May, “Women’s feelings are like poems” are the prevailing theme. One documentary and one short feature will be screening. They are as follows:
When: May 6
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: Free Admission
For more information, visit their Facebook page
www.facebook.com/events/1878001332457681
MACAO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES
The Dragon Boat Festival which falls on the 5th day of the 5th month in Chinese Lunar Calendar originally commemorated the ancient patriotic Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Today, the celebrations revolve around the hugely popular Macao International Dragon Boat Races contested in late May or June on Nam Van Lake on the historic Praia Grande shorefront. Dragon boat teams from Hong Kong, Japan, the U.S., the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Australia and Europe frequently participate in the races.
When: May 27, 28, 30, 2017
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Center
Reservations and Inquires: +853 2823 6363
Visit their website at www.macaodragonboat.com
BREAK THE WORD BOUNDARIES – “TENTATIVE NOTEBOOK – WORKS BY RUI RASQUINHO”
The artist invites us to go beyond the white cube gallery and walk into the staged studio. We are even free to touch and turn the pages of his sketches and notebooks and “read” his notes that are without words. Its single-pointedness plunges us into a world of subtlety and impermanence, an ever-changing landscape of the same substance.
When: May 13 – June 11
Where: AFA Macau, 4th Floor, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau.
The gallery is on the Ground Floor, open from Tuesdays to Sundays (12:00pm to 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.
PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Fátima, the mass (5:45pm) and the Procession of Our Lady of Fátima (6:45pm) will be held to celebrate this auspicious occasion. One of the city’s most spectacular events, the annual Procession of Our Lady of Fátima features white-robed women carrying the statue of Our Lady of Fátima through the historic streets of Macao. Commencing from the Cathedral, they travel through Nam Van and Sai Van, and finally reach at the hilltop Penha Chapel, where a solemn mass is held, attracting large numbers of respectful followers and visitors every year.
When: May 13, 2017
Where: Cathedral to Penha Chapel
Reservations and Inquires: +853 2837 3643, +853 2832 3209, www.peacemacau.org
TRAINSPOTTING AND T2 TRAINSPOTTING
Embark on a film marathon at Cinematheque Passion featuring two exceptional films that pique emotions and perceptions.
When: May 13 – 17
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, visit their Facebook page
www.facebook.com/events/382452482155276
T2 Trainspotting Director: Danny Boyle
When: May 13 – 17
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, visit their Facebook page
www.facebook.com/events/538113659909530
LADY HIGH PERFORMS AT THE ROADHOUSE MACAU
Do you enjoy jamming to blues music? Well, Lady High will be performing at The Roadhouse Macau from May 15 to June 3! Performing blues music for the audience, grab a drink and some delicious food, jam the night away with the band’s great musical performance.
Head to The Roadhouse Macau and watch Lady High’s blues performance, and enjoy a chilled night after a long hard days work!
When: May 15 – June 3
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, Broadway Macau
For more information contact, +853 2875 2945 or visit www.broadwaymacau.com or their Facebook Page The Roadhouse Macau
TALK: THE VISUAL WORLD OF XAVIER DOLAN AND DIRECTOR-IN-FOCUS: XAVIER DOLAN
Xavier Dolan can be described as the most top new young filmmaker over the past few years in the international film arena. Coming from Canada, he is prolific in filming six feature films in seven years from “I Killed My Mom” in 2009 to “It’s Only The End of the World” in 2016. All his films are much awaited and won acclaim from the media and the film festivals. Except being a director, Dolan is also a scriptwriter, actor, editor, producer, and costume designer. A talented and versatile star you must be curious to know, Hoi will try to introduce the characteristics of his films and visual style in a lucid way to Macao audience at the talk.
When: May 20, 02:00pm – 04:00pm
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, visit their Facebook page
www.facebook.com/events/303340690093140
When: May 20 – 31
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
For more information, visit their Facebook page
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KUNG FU PANDA ADVENTURE ICE WORLD WITH THE DREAMWORKS ALL-STARS
With seven DreamWorks themed Ice Zones and six attractions and activities including a game corner, kids of all ages are in for the coolest day ever at the Kung Fu Panda Adventure Ice World with Dreamworks all-stars.
When: 11:00am – 7:30pm, March 16 – July 9
Where: Cotai Expo Hall F, The Venetian Macao
How much: MOP $120 for adults and children (Ages 3-12), Family Package at MOP $312 (3 family members and one child aged 3 or above)
For more information, contact +853 2882 8818 or visit www.venetianmacao.com
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