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. The inaugural Macau Linshui Palace Folk Culture Festival will let you know more about the history and culture of Macau while Fists of Gold II will be an exciting night when two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time Amateur World Champion Zou Shiming returns to the ring live in Macao!
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Black Tea Temptation
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| Appreciated worldwide for its sweet, traditional taste, Chinese black tea has in recent years attracted the attention of enthusiasts keen to produce innovative varieties of the beverage. If you want to know more about current market trends in black tea production and the new blends reaching the market, be sure to sign up now for the ‘Taste the Tasty Culture’ workshop. Free tastings on Saturdays and Sundays. | |
| Date | Saturday 27 July 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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Macau Chinese Orchestra 2012-2013 Season Closing Concert
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| In the Macau Chinese Orchestra’s Closing Concert, the audience is sure to succumb to the artistic charms of National First Class Conductor Pang Ka-pang. Serving as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Macau Chinese Orchestra following 12 consecutive years in the Golden Hall in Vienna, his authoritative baton is sure to take the Orchestra’s music to new heights. | |
| Date | Friday 26 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE |
| Price | MOP$40 to MOP$100 |
| Web | http://www.icm.gov.mo/ochm |
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Inaugural Macau Linshui Palace Folk Culture Festival
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Linshui Palace pays tribute to Madame Linshui, originally known as Chen Jinggu, a seer born in the Tang Dynasty who is widely respected as the ‘goddess protector of women and children’. Learn more about the Taoist belief of ‘merciful repentance’ by observing the Inaugural Macau Linshui Palace Folk Culture Festival ceremony and enjoy the parade the following morning.
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| Date | Thursday 25 July to Friday 26 July 2013 |
| Time | 8:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 Thu; 08:30 to 12:00 Fri |
| Venue | Iao Hon Market Park |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/ F_information.php?rid=1798&language=3 |
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Feast of Kun Iam
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| See the Feast of Kun Iam celebrating the goddess’s Enlightenment held in the 1627 temple dedicated to her on Avenida do Coronel Mesquita and look for the laughing Buddha and Lovers’ Tree of intertwined banyan branches. The nearby Kun Iam Ancient Temple and A-Ma Temple also house a statue of the goddess. | |
| Date | Friday 26 July 2013 |
| Time | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | Avenida do Coronel Mesquita |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.temple.mo/?mod=festival&id=60&lang=en |
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Stone By Stone
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What makes the stone fly, the starfish roll and the empty can dance? Under the summer sky, the Tin Boy is eager to make new friends on the beach. As he walks on the sand, what kind of miracle will happen? Stone by Stone will be brought to Macao all the way from Spain by El Teatre Del’ Home Dibuixat. The company has performed more than a thousand times throughout America, Europe and Asia
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| Date | Friday 26 July to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:30 |
| Venue | Macao Cultural Centre S.A. |
| Price | MOP$140 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb/ ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000832&c=en-us |
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Macao Band Festival 2013 – Gala Concert
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Macao Band Festival 2013 – Gala Concert will be performed by Hong Kong Festival Wind Orchestra, Macau Wind Orchestra and internationally renowned Saxophone soloist Kenneth Tse.
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| Date | Saturday 27 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Centro Cultural Macau G.A. |
| Price | MOP$40 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb/ ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000883&c=en-us |
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ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II
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| Live Boxing in Macao continues on Saturday at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena. Fists of Gold II will be an exciting night where two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion Zou Shiming returns to the ring for the first time since his successful professional debut in April. Zou headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights – the WBO/WBA flyweight championship with Juan Estrada v Milan Melindo and the IBF featherweight championship between Evgeny Gradovich and Mauricio Muñoz. | |
| Date | Saturday 27 July 2013 |
| Time | 17:30 |
| Venue | CotsiArena, the Venetian |
| Price | MOP$80 to MOP$4680 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/zou-shiming-returning-to-macao/ |
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The China Jade Culture Festival & Jewellery Expo
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The China Jade Culture Festival & Jewellery Expo showcases more than 100 items of jade, emeralds, diamonds and pearl jewellery.
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| Date | Thursday 25 July to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 11:00 to 10:00 Thu to Sat; 11:00 to 18:00 Sun |
| Venue | CotaiExpo, the Venetian |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.b2cexpo.com |
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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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Crossroads ．Another Dimension
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| Crossroads ．Another Dimension. This Cross-Strait Four-Regions Artistic Exchange Project brings together 16 artists from Shenzhen, Macau, Kaohsiung and Hong Kong in a touring exhibition of the four cities. The theme refers to the constant flow and transfiguration of the existence and creation space of the artists, along with the globalization and the reality of the cross-strait and four regions. | |
| Date | Thursday 18 July to Sunday 18 August 2013 (closed Mondays) |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, NAPE |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo |
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Painter Feng Zi Life Long Pursuit Exhibition
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| Shanghai painter Feng Zi, who migrated to Macau in the 1980s, brings us his Life Long Pursuit Exhibition. His 40-odd watercolors and ink paintings capture the intriguing cityscapes of Beijing, Shanghai and Macau. | |
| Date | Thursday 27 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 (closed Mondays) |
| Time | 11:00 to 18:30 |
| Venue | 10 Fantasia — A Creative Industries Incubator, No.10, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://10fantasia.com |
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Present Encounter – Paintings of Mak Kong Weng
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An innovative and award-winning local artist, Mak Kwong Weng’s works are diverse and mature. In this special exhibition – showcasing 50 of his colorful pieces depicting daily life – his new experimental works are described as groundbreaking. Known throughout Macau, and collected overseas, this young artist continues to dominate the competition, having recently been proclaimed Winner of the Best Creation Special Prize of the XXVIII Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists.
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| Date | Saturday 22 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 9:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, No. 10, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo/museum |
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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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Fun Fishing Boat Cruise
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| Want to have fun while helping a worthy cause? Embark upon this unique cruise at Doca da Ilha Verde where it will depart for the Inner Harbour, the Sai Van Bridge, Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and Kun Iam Statue before returning. Each cruise lasts about 90 minutes so visitors have plenty of time to appreciate the Inner Harbour and its traditional fishing culture, with each trip enriched by explanations about the hard and dangerous life of the fisherfolk. | |
| Date | Saturday 22 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 Saturdays and Sundays |
| Venue | Doca da Ilha Verde |
| Price | MOP$30 |
| Web | http://www.marine.gov.mo |
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Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion Exhibition
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| This exhibition – showcasing 24 exciting collections – presents the creative ingenuity of three Korean and local fashion designers. They have also added their regional specialties in some collections as an interactive window for fashion art education, different cultures and mutual communication. | |
| Date | Saturday 11 May to Wednesday 31 July 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 20:00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Venue | Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macaofashiongallery.com |
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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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Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition
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This special exhibition displays 60 of Chui’s works from different periods to observe the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Yu Un Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association of Macau. To witness the creations of Chui presents a precious opportunity to experience his artistic achievement.
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| Date | Thursday 27 June to Sunday 11 August (closed on Mondays) |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Macao Culture Centre |
| Price | MOP$5, free on Sundays and public holidays |
| Web | http://www.MAM.gov.mo |
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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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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 theory 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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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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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 23 |
Wed 24 |
Thu 25 |
Fri 26 |
Sat 27 |
Sun 28 |
Mon 29 |
| Inaugural Macau Linshui Palace Folk Culture Festival (Iao Hon Market Park ) |
08:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 | 08:30 to 12:00 | |||||
| Feast of Kun Iam (Avenida do Coronel Mesquita ) |
09:00 to 17:00 | ||||||
| Present Encounter – Paintings of Mak Kong Weng (Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden) |
09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 | 09:00 to 19:00 |
| Fun Fishing Boat Cruise (Doca da Ilha Verde) |
09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | |||||
| 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) | |
| Crossroads: Another Dimension (Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, NAPE) |
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 | |
| Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion Exhibition (Macau Fashion Gallery) |
10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | |
| Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition (Macao Culture Centre) |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The China Jade Culture Festival & Jewellery Expo (CotaiExpo, the Venetian ) |
11:00 to 10:00 | 11:00 to 10:00 | 11:00 to 10:00 | 11:00 to 18:00 | |||
| Painter Feng Zi Life Long Pursuit Exhibition (10 Fantasia — A Creative Industries Incubator) |
11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | |
| Stone By Stone (Macao Cultural Centre S.A. ) |
11:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:30 | 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:30 | 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:30 | ||||
| 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 |
| Black Tea Temptation (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 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II CotsiArena, the Venetian) |
17:30 | ||||||
| Macao Band Festival 2013 – Gala Concert (Centro Cultural Macau G.A. ) |
20:00 | ||||||
| Macau Chinese Orchestra 2012-2013 Season Closing Concert (Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre) |
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
