Welcome to “What’s on this week”, wgm8.com’s weekly preview of events, films, shows, exhibitions and anything else going on in and around Macau over the next seven days. The weather is heating up which means there is no better time of year to head out for some fun and relaxation! For the artistic-minded, there is plenty for you to do this week with both the 24th Macao Arts Festival and the Macao International Film and Video Festival well underway. And music lovers are in for a treat too with the Macao Orchestra and pop singer Kary Ng performing in the coming days.
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CSI: The Experience
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Want to be someone else for a day? Join the CSI: The Experience exhibition and see what it’s like to be a crime scene investigator!
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| Date: | Monday 1 April to Saturday 15 June 2013 |
| Time: | 11:00 to 20:00 daily |
| Venue: | Caspian Ballroom, Level 4, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central |
| Price: | From MOP$120 |
| Web: | www.sandscotaicentral.com/hotel-activities/csi |
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Napoleon and the Decorative Arts: Treasures of the Imperial Palaces
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Catch a glimpse of French history and culture through this exhibition in which 125 pieces of Empire style furniture and decorative arts from the Napoleonic palaces are showcased outside France for the very first time!
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| Date: | Thursday 18 April to Sunday 14 July (closed Mondays) |
| Time: | 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry at 18:30) |
| Venue: | Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai S/N, NAPE, Macau |
| Price: | MOP$5 (free Sundays and public holidays) |
| Web: | www.mam.gov.mo/main.asp?language=3 |
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Pablo Reinoso – Living Sculpture
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Prepare to be wowed as renowned designer and artist Pablo Reinoso presents his Living Sculpture exhibition. These 11 unique sculptures are unlike any you’ve seen before as Reinoso uses everyday objects such as benches, ladders, spades and chairs against their grain – uniting opposites and mixing up materials such as wood, slate, brass, marble and steel. Let your imagination run free!
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| Date: | Thursday 25 April to Sunday 14 July |
| Time: | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue: | One Central Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Macau |
| Price: | Free |
| Web: | http://www.frenchmay.com/visual-arts/eventdetail/97/-/pablo-reinoso-living-sculptures |
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The Venetian Carnevale
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The Venetian Carnevale is coming back on a scale that you’ve never seen before! From 25 April to 26 May 2013 you can get a taste of authentic Italian culture through the huge range of festivities, including Bandaloop performances, 3D laser-mapped light and sound projection, street entertainment, art exhibitions and more!
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| Date: | Thursday 25 April to Sunday 26 May |
| Time: | 3D Light & Sound Spectacular (every 30 minutes from 19:30 to 22:00); Food & Beverage booth 12:00 to 22:30 and games booth 14:30 to 22:00 (on public holidays and weekends) |
| Venue: | The Venetian Macau |
| Price: | Free |
| Web: | http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnevale/ |
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Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition – Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
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Aimed at promoting home grown talent and encouraging local artists to exhibit their work, this year’s Macau Annual Visual Arts Exhibition features Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy with 81 chosen works reflecting the current trends in these areas in Macau. It includes pioneering works in the fields of Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Seal Carving and Experimental Ink wash. |
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 May to Sunday 11 August |
| Time: | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue: | Old Court Building |
| Price: | Free |
| Web: | http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/ detail.aspx?id=4453 |
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Macao International Film and Video Festival – Macao Indies
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Now into its seventh year, the Macau International Film and Video Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their works. One of the more popular features is the Macao Indies which serves as a platform for showcasing independent works from local filmmakers. Films hand-picked by a panel of judges as well as productions commissioned by the Macao Cultural Centre under the “Local View Power” project will be shown with short feature and animation styles being added to the list in 2013.
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 May to Saturday 11 May |
| Time: | 17:30 Wednesday and Thursday, 21:30 Friday, 16:30 and 21:30 Saturday. |
| Venue: | Macau Cultural Centre |
| Price: | MOP$50 |
| Web: | http://www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000788&c=en-us |
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Italian Scent
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The Macao Orchestra and Maestro Arvo Volmer (pictured) of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra present Italian Scent – a symphonic exploration of Italy through the individual perspectives of a Russian, a German and an Italian composer. Featuring works from Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Respighi, this unique performance will take you on a journey through Italy as it evokes enchanting landscapes and sounds from the pastoral countryside and bustling city.
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| Date: | Thursday 9 May |
| Time: | 20:00 |
| Venue: | Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium |
| Price: | From MOP$80 to MOP$120. |
| Web: | http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/detail.aspx?id=4428 |
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Kary Ng The Present Concert
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The Venetian Macau hosts Hong Kong pop singer Kary Ng this Saturday night in what promises to be a spectacular performance. Renowned for her eccentric on-stage costumes, Kary Ng – also known as Lady K – is a former member of all-girl band Cookies and rock band Ping Pung but has enjoyed a successful solo career since releasing her debut album in 2006. Singing in both English and Cantonese, don’t miss Lady K as she presents her The Present Concert.
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| Date: | Saturday 11 May |
| Time: | 20:00 |
| Venue: | CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau |
| Price: | From MOP$300 to MOP$700. A special package is also available which includes Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets between Hong Kong and Macau from MOP$388 to MOP$788. |
| Web: | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macao-entertainment/cotaiarena/kary-ng |
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TABOO
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The seductive cabaret show is coming back after its sensational run at City of Dreams last year. Promising to be more provocative than ever, TABOO is set to be one of the biggest events in town.
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| Date: | Tuesday to Saturday |
| Time: | 22:00 to 23:15 |
| Venue: | Club CUBIC, City of Dreams |
| Price: | MOP$580 to MOP$1,180 |
| Web: | www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/taboo |
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Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage
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Explore Singapore’s cultural heritage through this exhibition where you’ll learn about the history, ethnic groups, traditional trades, food and festivals of Singapore. It’ll set you back a mere ten bucks!
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| Date: | Now until Saturday 31 August, every day except Mondays (open on public holidays) |
| Time: | 9:30 to 17:30 (last entry at 17:00) |
| Venue: | Communications Museum, Temporary Exhibition Gallery |
| Price: | MOP$10 |
| Web: | macao.communications.museum/eng/activities/2013/singapore/index.html |
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Macau-Macau
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Discover the transformation of Macau through this exhibition featuring paintings, photos, videos and traditional Chinese ink drawings by local artists.
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| Date: | Now until Sunday 30 June |
| Time: | 24 hours |
| Venue: | 2/F Gallery, MGM Macau |
| Price: | Free |
| Web: | www.afamacau.com/EXHIBITION_XQ.ASPX?exhibition=288, www.mgmmacau.com/current-events |
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The House of Dancing Water
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| The largest water-based show in the world has held over 1,000 shows and continues to wow audiences with its cutting-edge stage technology, stunning scenes, jaw-dropping motor stunts and more. Check out the show schedule and ticket prices on the website. | |
| Date: | Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun |
| Time: | Shows at 17:00 and 20:00 (Dates and times subject to change so check the website) |
| Venue: | The House of Dancing Water Theater, City of Dreams |
| Price: | From MOP$480 to MOP$1,380 (tickets online in HKD) |
| Web: | www.thehouseofdancingwater.com |
Week at a glance
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Sat 11 |
Sun 12 |
Mon 13 |
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Macau-Macau |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
| Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage (Communications Museum) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
9:30 to 17:30 (17:00) |
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| Napoleon and the Decorative Arts: Treasures of the Imperial Palaces (Macao Museum of Art) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
10:00 to 19:00 (18:30) |
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| Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition – Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy (Old Court Building) |
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10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
| Pablo Reinoso – Living Sculpture (One Central Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Macau) |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
10:00 to 19:00 |
| Macao International Film and Video Festival – Macao Indies (Macau Cultural Centre) |
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17:30 |
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21:30 |
16:30, 21:30 |
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| Italian Scent (Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium) |
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| Kary Ng The Present Concert (CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau) |
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20:00 |
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| CSI: The Experience (Sheraton) |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
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The House of Dancing Water |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
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Venetian Carnevale |
19:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00: |
19:30 to 22:00: |
19:30 to 22:00 |
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| TABOO (Club Cubic) |
22:00 to 23:15 |
22:00 to 23:15 |
22:00 to 23:15 |
22:00 to 23:15 |
22:00 to 23:15 |
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IMPORTANT: Dates and times are subject to change. Always call ahead or check the website for the latest information
