Welcome to “What’s on this week”, where we let you know about all of the activities, shows, events and festivals being held in Macau this week. There is nothing like a great Broadway hit to build the excitement as The Addams Family comes to town for a magnificently macabre and humorous musical that will leave everyone truly ecstatic! And don’t miss, Sally Yeh’s Intimately Yours 2013 show at the Venetian!
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Brewing Oolong
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The “Taste the Tasty Culture” programme continues its fascinating exploration of Chinese teas this month with an expert examination of the properties of Oolong – arguably the most famous beverage of all. To develop the distinctive aroma of Oolong, specific requirements must be met such as the amount of tealeaves, water temperature, steeping time and brewing method, which a tea specialist will demonstrate with a porcelain Chinese Yixing tea set whilst explaining the different methods adapted by Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwanese tea drinkers.
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| Date | Saturday 24 August 2013 |
| Time | 15:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum |
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Yueju Opera celebrates a decade of UNESCO recognition
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| Yueju Opera (Cantonese Opera) – distinguished by its plain yet bold performing skills including single foot, stopping, moving eyes, somersaulting and trenching – can be traced back over 300 years. Prevalent throughout southern China, Yueju Opera is listed under “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. This week, enjoy the Yueju Opera Gala in this cultural salute to a world-renowned art as well as the Xiangshan Yueju Opera Gala starring the Xiangshan Cantonese Opera Troupe and local performers. | |
| Date | Tuesday 20 August (The Yueju Opera Gala) and Thursday 22 August (The Xiangshan Yueju Opera Gala) 2013 |
| Time | 19:30 |
| Venue | Cinema Alegria, Estrada do Repouso |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://portal.gov.mo/web/guest/info_detail?infoid=231734 |
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The end of the world?
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With their crazy plan of saving the world from doomsday, Sky the stage technician and Gary the no-one-knows TV host captured tremendous attention from the media after jumping on stage for their doomsday joke 12 months ago. Come and down and witness their return and find out what all the craziness is about!
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| Date | Friday 23 August and Saturday 24 August 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Macao Cultural Centre S.A. |
| Price | MOP$30 to MOP$100 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb /ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000859&c=en-us |
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Broadway Musical “The Addams Family”
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| There is nothing like a great Broadway hit for an exciting summer – even moreso when it happens to include a visit from the most famous scary bunch of characters of all time. The Addams Family is coming to town for a magnificently macabre and humorous musical that will leave everyone truly ecstatic! | |
| Date | Friday 23 August to Thursday 5 September 2013 |
| Time | 15:00 and 20:00 |
| Venue | Macao Cultural Centre G.A. |
| Price | MOP$150 to MOP$480 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000824&c=en-us |
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Sally Yeh Intimately Yours 2013
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| With a 30-album-strong discography spanning three decades, Sally Yeh will sing many of her classic hits such as “Burn Heart with Fire”, “Blessing”, “Believe in Myself” and “Lover and Friend” as well performing covers of some Western songs. Fans can also expect to see Yeh show off her hot Latin dance skills on stage. | |
| Date | Saturday 24 August 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Cotai Arena |
| Price | MOP$280 to MOP$1080 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/sally-yeh/ |
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International Home EXPO 2013
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Brilliant Design * Practical Usage * Stylish Life! This exhibition provides a VIP experience for the Macau people with all products up to 90 per cent off. It includes a furniture area, housewares area, home appliances area, interior design and construction areas.
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| Date | Friday 23 August to Sunday 25 August |
| Time | 11:00 to 21:00 (Friday and Saturday); 11:00 to 20:00 (Sunday) |
| Venue | Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.ihemacao.com/ |
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In Good Season – Works by Coke Wong
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| Fascinated by all things military since his childhood and widely read on the subject, veteran local sculptor and educator Coke Wong poses as a war correspondent in this exhibition to remind his audience of the stupidity of conflict, whilst reflecting on the idiosyncrasies of human civilization via 20 of his sculptures and installation art works. | |
| Date | 17 August to 19 September 2013 (Closed Sundays and public holidays) |
| Time | 12:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Art for All Society, 10/Fl., No. 52 Edif. da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National, Est. da Areia Preta |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.afamacau.com |
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Fado performance in Wine Museum
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| Employing maps, texts, photos and videos to relate the history of wine and vineyard terrain, the Wine Museum presents a comprehensive education of viniculture, with the emphasis on Portuguese wine-producing regions as well as references to winemaking in China. Visitors can also taste the wine as well as catching atmospheric performances of Fado – a traditional form of Portuguese music infused with sentiment and melancholy. | |
| Date | 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 and 31 August |
| Time | 10:00 to 11:00 |
| Venue | Tourism Activities Centre-CAT, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macautourism.gov.mo |
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“Planète Femmes” International Female Photo Exhibition
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| In partnership with Alliance Française, “Planète Femmes” Photo Exhibition features 24 awarded photographs taken by talented international photographers from the 2nd International Photography Contest, honoring women from various aspects. | |
| Date | Wed 10 July to Sun 20 October 2013 |
| Time | 24 hours |
| Venue | Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 Lobby |
| Price | Free |
| Web | www.sofitelmacau.com |
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Cultural Activities in Coloane Square
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| A good place to start this month is Eduardo Marques Square in old Coloane Village. Enjoy Saturday afternoon street performances themed around the activities of the “Flash Art Group”, plug into a music performance (10 August and 24 August) catch a magic show (17 August) or go classical with Strings Performances (31 August) – all in the mesmerizing time warp of Macau’s very own Brigadoon. | |
| Date | Saturday 10, 17, 24 and 31 August |
| Time | 15:30 to 17:00 |
| Venue | Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane (Church of St. Francis Xavier Square) |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.funnyisland.net |
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Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition
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| Following stops in cities throughout China, the Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition has finally arrived in the romantic environs of a magnificent indoor tent in Macau, which serves as the showcase setting for Louis Vuitton’s elegant historical background and handcrafted products. A senior packer from Paris provides packing flair, while visitors can also enjoy a hard case personalized hand-painting service, order customized luggage and see an educational documentary by photographer Jean Lariviere. | |
| Date | Sat 10 August to Sun 8 September 2013 |
| Time | 10:30 to 22:30 |
| Venue | One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, NAPE |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.onecentral.com.mo |
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Taipa Flea Market
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| Taipa Flea Market is easily accessible from Taipa High Street and comprises dozens of stalls selling hundreds of fascinating items! From traditional delicacies, period postcards and stamps to lamps, jade pieces, jewellery, coins, toys and collectibles. Visitors regularly flock to the market in the heart of the old village searching for that elusive souvenir and few come away disappointed! The district also hosts an interactive street event from 16:00 to 17:30 featuring music and dance shows. | |
| Date | Sun day 21 July to Sunday 22 December (Sundays only) |
| Time | 11:00 to 20:00 |
| Venue | Bombeiros Square, Taipa |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo |
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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Exhibition
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Want to have your photo taken with pop siren Lady Gaga, Mr. Charming Louis Koo or the legendary Anita Mui? Then pop along to the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong exhibition where you can touch and feel the legends and see items from Anita’s personal collections.
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| Date | Thursday 4 July to Sunday 1 September 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 21:00 (Mon to Fri); 9:00 to 21:00 (weekends and public holidays) |
| Venue | Level 58 Observation Lounge, Macau Tower |
| Price | MOP$135 |
| Web | http://www.macautower.com.mo |
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Dinosaurs LIVE at the Venetian
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| Travel 250 million years back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. Come face to face with dinosaur models like you’ve never seen before. They breathe, they move, they make sounds – it is the closest thing you will experience to seeing a real dinosaur! A great family adventure, you can also watch a 3D dinosaur movie, ride on a dinosaur’s back and visit the exciting DinoStore! | |
| Date | Monday 1 July to Tuesday 1 October 2013 |
| Time | 11:00 to 20:00 (Last Entry at 19:00) |
| Venue | CotaiExpo Hall F, the Venetian Macao |
| Price | From MOP$50 to MOP$80 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/dinosaurs-live/ |
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Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance
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Every weekend, the ‘Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance’ is held in the beautiful surrounds of St. Lazarus Church, with the adjoining lane full of stalls selling homemade products, paintings, arts and crafts. Relax with a refreshing drink, read, chat and be entertained by live music in a pavement cafe atmosphere that lets you watch the world go by as you size up the art fair products for sale.
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| Date | Saturdays and Sundays |
| Time | 15:00 to 18:00 |
| Venue | Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.cipa.org.mo |
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The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar – Military Science and Technology in Roman Republic
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| This exhibition will showcase more than 100 interactive models and replicas of inventions and machines reconstructed by the expert artisans from Florence, Italy, including ancient weaponry, military accessories of the Roman army, ancient construction and surveying tools, maps and daily utensils. It will enable visitors to explore the military achievements, technologies and different lifestyles of the ancient Romans. | |
| Date | Sat 1 Jun to Sat 31 Aug 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 18:00 (Closed Thursdays, open public holidays) |
| Venue | Gallery 2, Exhibition Center, Macao Science Center |
| Price | MOP$25 to MOP$65 (Standard Tickets) |
| Web | http://www.msc.org.mo/JuliusCaesar/en/intro.php |
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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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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
| Event | Tue 20 |
Wed 21 |
Thu 22 |
Fri 23 |
Sat 24 |
Sun 25 |
Mon 26 |
| “Planète Femmes” International Female Photo Exhibition (Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 Lobby) |
24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage (Communications Museum) |
09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | |
| Fado performance in Wine Museum (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes) |
10:00 to 11:00 | ||||||
| The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar (Macao Science Center) |
10:00 to 18:00 | 10:00 to 18:00 | 10:00 to 18:00 | 10:00 to 18:00 | 10:00 to 18:00 | 10:00 to 18:00 | |
| Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Exhibition (Level 58 Observation Lounge, Macau Tower) |
10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 9:00 to 21:00 | 9:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 |
| Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition (One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, NAPE) |
10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 |
| International Home EXPO 2013 (Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention & Exhibition Centre) |
11:00 to 21:00 | 11:00 to 21:00 | 11:00 to 20:00 | ||||
| Taipa Flea Market (Bombeiros Square, Taipa) |
11:00 to 20:00 | ||||||
| Dinosaurs LIVE at the Venetian (CotaiExpo Hall F) |
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 |
| In Good Season – Works by Coke Wong (Art for All Society, No. 52 Edif. da Fabrica de Baterias N.E) |
12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | Closed | 12:00 to 19:00 |
| Brewing Oolong (Macau Tea Culture House) |
15:00 to 17:00 | ||||||
| Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance (Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District) |
15:00 to 18:00 | 15:00 to 18:00 | |||||
| Broadway Musical “The Addams Family” (Macao Cultural Centre G.A.) |
15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | ||||
| Cultural Activities in Coloane Square (Eduardo Marques Square) |
15:30 to 17:00 | ||||||
| The House of Dancing Water (City of Dreams) |
17:00, 20:00 | 17:00, 20:00 | 17:00, 20:00 | 17:00, 20:00 | 17:00, 20:00 | ||
| Yueju Opera celebrates a decade of UNESCO recognition (Cinema Alegria, Estrada do Repouso) |
19:30 | 19:30 | |||||
| Sally Yeh Intimately Yours 2013 (Cotai Arena) |
20:00 | ||||||
| The end of the world? (Macao Cultural Centre S.A.) |
20:00 | 20:00 | |||||
| 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 |
IMPORTANT: Dates and times are subject to change. Always call ahead or check the website for the latest information
