Boxing fans will be excited this week with China’s top boxer Zou Shiming’s professional debut at Venetian Macau. Meanwhile, movie buffs can continue enjoying the Macao International Film and Video Festival and the Francophone Film Festival. Make sure you check them out.
Macau-Macau
Discover the transformation of Macau through this exhibition featuring paintings, photos, videos and traditional Chinese ink drawings by local artists.
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
Macao International Film and Video Festival (MIFVF)
Movie buffs who want some alternatives to Hollywood flicks will enjoy the annual Macao International Film and Video Festival (MIFVF). Check out the screening schedule from the Macao Cultural Centre website.
Date: Thursday 28 March to Sunday 7 April (International Films), Wednesday 8 May to Saturday 11 May (Macao Indies)
Venue: Macao Cultural Centre (Small Auditorium), Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, Nape, Macau
Price: MOP$50
Web: www.ccm.gov.mo/programme/prog13/MIFVF2013/index.htm
Ticketing Office: Macao Cultural Centre and Kong Seng Ticketing Network
Francophone Film Festival
Besides MIFVF, Alliance Française de Macau and Albergue SCM also co-organize a Francophone film festival spanning four weeks. This Wednesday they will screen The Last Escape directed by Luxembourger Léa Pool. The film is in French with Chinese subtitles.
Date: Wednesday 3 April
Time: 19:00
Venue: Albergue Gallery, No.8, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro
Price: Free
Web: www.alliancefrancaise.org.mo/spip.php?article361&lang=en
Fists of Gold
Two-time Olympic Gold medallist and three-time World Amateur Champion Zou Shiming will make his professional debut against Mexican Eleazar Valenzuela in front of thousands of screaming fans at Venetian Macau’s 15,000-seat capacity Cotai Arena!
Date: Saturday 6 April 2013
Time: 18:30
Venue: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Price: From MOP$80 to MOP$2680
Web: www.venetianmacao.com/macao-entertainment/cotai-arena/zou-shiming
Macau Chinese Orchestra Concert
The Macau Chinese Orchestra will hold a concert at the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Mandarin’s House.
Date: Saturday 6 April
Time: 15:00
Venue: Mandarin’s House
Price: Free
Web: www.icm.gov.mo/ochm/2007net/ProgramE.aspx
Insight to Self – Portraits of a Chinese
Photographer Ye Jinglu had a photo taken of himself every year from 1907 until he passed away in 1968. Join a journey through time with this precious collection of 62 portraits and reflect on the ephemeral nature of life. Or, if you find the ageing process depressing, why not play out your own version of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and walk through his life in reverse!
Date: Now until Sunday 21 April (every day except 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 on Sundays and public holidays)
Web: www.mam.gov.mo/main.asp?language=3
The House of Dancing Water
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 (Fridays usually 20:00 only)
(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 2 | Wed 3 |
Thu 4 |
Fri 5 |
Sat 6 |
Sun 7 |
Mon 8 |
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Macau-Macau |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
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Macao International Film and Video Festival (MIFVF) |
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19:30 |
21:30 |
16:30, 21:30 |
16:30, 21:30 | |
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Francophone Film Festival (Albergue Gallery) |
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19:00 |
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| Fists of Gold (Venetian) |
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18:30 |
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Macau Chinese Orchestra Concert (Mandarin’s House) |
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15:00 |
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Insight to Self – Portraits of a Chinese (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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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 |
IMPORTANT: Dates and times are subject to change. Always call ahead or check the website for the latest information.
