Welcome to “What’s on this week” – our weekly preview of the best events happening in and around Macau over the next seven days. With the 24th Macau Arts Festival winding down and Le French may now over, the schedule isn’t quite as hectic right now but that doesn’t mean there is any shortage of things to do if you feel like hitting the town. Classical music aficionados are spoiled for choice this week with both the Macao Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra performing while the Macau International Dragon Boat Races are a must-see.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra 40th Anniversary Tour of China
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The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first visit to China in 1973 with two special performances at the Venetian Theatre this weekend. Guest conductor Maestro Donald Runnicles – one of the world’s leading specialists on Wagner – will lead the Orchestra through a separate programme on each of the two nights.
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| Date | Saturday 8 June to Sunday 9 June 2013 |
| Time | 19:45 |
| Venue | The Venetian Theatre |
| Price | From MOP$100 to MOP$200 |
| Web | http://www.philorch.org/ |
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2013 Macau International Dragon Boat Races
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One of the most popular annual events on the Macau sporting calendar, the Macau International Dragon Boat Races attracts athletes from across the globe. Originally held in 2000, the three day festival continues to grow in popularity and will include 80 races this year. Will the Indonesian national team be able to defend their crown?
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| Date | Saturday 8 June to Tuesday 11 June 2013 |
| Time | From 10:00 |
| Venue | Nam Van Lake |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.sport.gov.mo/en/sites/dragonboat |
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Mapping: Made in Macao I and II
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After the success of the show Encounters: Audiovisual Mapping on the Ruins of St. Paul’s two years ago, the Macau Arts Festival last year invited its creators back to hold three intensive Mapping Workshops to local students. Having now completed those workshops, the graduates have designed their own audiovisual mapping show titled Mapping: Made in Macao I and II. The spectacular show includes visual effects exploring two, three and even four dimensions.
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| Date | Saturday 8 June |
| Time | 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00 |
| Venue | Tap Seac Square, Mandarin’s House |
| Price | Free |
| Web: | http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/detail.aspx?oldid=1952 |
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The Macao Orchestra
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The Macao Orchestra pays tribute to the works of two classical giants – Haydn and his pupil Beethoven. With more than 100 symphonies to his name, Haydn is renowned as “Father of the Symphony” while Beethoven revolutionized the symphonic medium.
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| Date | Saturday 8 June |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Macao Tower Auditorium |
| Price | From MOP$80 to MOP$150 |
| Web | http://www.icm.gov.mo/om/en/season/detail.aspx?oldid=1834 |
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Fantasy World – Chinoiserie
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Europe has long held a fascination with Chinese culture, dating back as far as the Ming dynasty when missionaries brought Chinese philosophy, art, religion, science and technology back home with them. Dubbed Chinoiserie, this fashion permeated many facets of European life. This exhibition traces the origins of Chinoiserie and its influence in France with over 80 valuable items including paintings, prints, ceramics and tapestries.
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| Date | Saturday 25 May to Sunday 18 August |
| Time | 10:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays) |
| Venue | Macao Museum |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.frenchmay.com/visual-arts/eventdetail/105/-/fantasy-world-chinoiserie |
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Vanishing Techniques – Photographs of Jean Baudrillard
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One of the most influential thinkers in the world, Jean Baudrillard’s unique photographic theor
y allowed him to express a different way of looking at the world. This exhibition of around 50 pieces is the most complete and comprehensive introduction to his works since he passed away. Works on show have been personally selected by Mrs Marine Baudrillard. |
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| Date | Saturday 11 May to Sunday 28 July |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Tap Seac Gallery, Macao |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.frenchmay.com/visual-arts/eventdetail/82/-/vanishing-techniques-photographs-of-jean-baudrillard |
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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, Sands 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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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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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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| 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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| 2013 Macau International Dragon Boat Races (Nam Van Lake ) |
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| Fantasy World – Chinoiserie (Macao Museum) |
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 |
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| Vanishing Techniques – Photographs of Jean Baudrillard (Tap Seac Gallery) |
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 |
| 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) |
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 |
| 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 |
| CSI: The Experience (Sheraton) |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
11:00 to 20:00 |
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11:00 to 20:00 |
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The House of Dancing Water |
17:00, 20:00 |
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| The Philadelphia Orchestra 40th Anniversary Tour of China (The Venetian Theatre ) |
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| The Macao Orchestra (Macao Tower Auditorium ) |
20:00 |
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| Mapping: Made in Macao I and II (Tap Seac Square, Mandarin’s House) |
20:00, 20:30 and 21:00 |
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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
