Welcome to “What’s on this week”, our weekly look at everything that is happening in and around Macau in the coming days. Be it film, dance, music or even sport we’ll tell you what’s on and where. It’s art time in Macau at the moment with the 24th Macau Arts Festival and Le French May both in full swing, while lovers of food and wine have plenty to look forward to with the New Zealand Food and Wine Fair.
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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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24th Macao Arts Festival — Outdoor Performing Arts Showcase
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| Featuring artists from the various generations of Macau as well as foreign groups and performers, the Outdoor Performing Arts Showcase sees music, theatre and dance flourish from the exchange between the Chinese and Portuguese cultures together with foreign expressions. Performers include Dutch puppeteer Lejo, the Macau Fringe Club and the Maranatha Arts Society among others. | |
| Date | Thursday 16 May to Sunday 19 May |
| Time | 18:00 to 22:00 |
| Venue | Iao Hon Square |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/detail.aspx?id=4437 |
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Xavier Le Roy – Unfinished Dance
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French choreographer Xavier Le Roy draws on diverse influences from the worlds of science, performance art and contemporary dance. Alone on stage, he morphs between human and machine – slowly contorting his body into a variety of surprising poses and deviating as far as possible from an identifiable human figure. The hour-long piece is performed in complete silence.
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| Date | Thursday 16 May to Sunday May 19 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Old Court Building |
| Price | MOP$100 |
| Web | http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/detail.aspx?id=4436 |
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New Zealand Wine and Dine Fair
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| Check out the wine fair at Cascades where wine lovers will be able to taste wines from over 17 of the best wineries in New Zealand. Galaxy Macau welcomes New Zealand’s award-winning chef and travel aficionado Peter Thornley who will also be hosting two special wine dinners on Friday and Saturday night! Don’t miss this chance to try the beautiful wines on offer from this famous region. | |
| Date | Friday 17 May to Saturday 18 May |
| Time | Tasting 14:00 to 18:30 (Friday only); dinner 19:00 to 22:30 (Friday and Saturday) |
| Venue | Cascades, Galaxy Macao |
| Price | Tasting MOP$150; dinner MOP$780 |
| Web | http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/ promotions/dining?id=194 |
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Tiger Huang and Xiao Huang-Chi
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| Veteran singer Tiger Huang joins blind singer-songwriter Xiao Huang-Chi for their “Not So Simple” concert where they will meld their voices and styles in an electrifying performance. The Taiwanese duo will combine everything from upbeat and eclectic to soulful and emotional. | |
| Date | Saturday 18 May |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau |
| Price | From MOP$280 to MOP$880 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/ entertainment/ cotaiarena/tiger-huang-xiao-huang-chi/ |
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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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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
| Event | Tue 14 |
Wed 15 |
Thu 16 |
Fri 17 |
Sat 18 |
Sun 19 |
Mon 20 |
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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 |
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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| 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) |
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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 |
| 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 |
| New Zealand Wine and Dine Fair (Cascades, Galaxy Macao) |
14:00 to 18:30 |
19:00 to 22:30 |
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The House of Dancing Water |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
17:00, 20:00 |
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24th Macao Arts Festival — Outdoor Performing Arts Showcase |
18:00 to 22:00 |
18:00 to 22:00 |
18:00 to 22:00 |
18:00 to 22:00 |
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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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| Tiger Huang and Xiao Huang-Chi (CotaiArena) |
20:00 |
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| Xavier Le Roy – Unfinished Dance (Old Court Building) |
20:00 | 20:00 |
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20:00 |
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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
