Welcome back to wgm8.com and our weekly wrap of what’s coming up to see and do in Macau. There is plenty happening at The Venetian Macau over the coming days with the month-long spectacle of The Venetian Carnevale kicking off this week and Sam Hui performing at the weekend. Fans of the classics can choose between the likes of The Geneva Ballet and the Macao Orchestra while artists Li Li and Rui Rasquinho will be displaying their work.
The Venetian Carnevale
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!
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: www.venetianmacao.com/carnevale
Sam Hui Concert Live in Macao 2013
Known for his amazing lyrics, “God of Songs” Sam Hui will present his memorable tunes at The Venetian Macau this Saturday.
Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macau
Price: MOP$280 to MOP$880
Web: www.venetianmacao.com/entertainment/cotaiarena/sam-hui
Ticket limit: 8 tickets per person
Brooklyn Rider
With influence from different musical genres, this critically acclaimed Brooklyn-based string quartet will give you a pleasant surprise with their inventive music and enthralling performance.
Date: Thursday 25 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre
Price: MOP$140
Web: www.ccm.gov.mo/Event.aspx/Detail/1013
Glory
Treat your eyes and ears this weekend to The Geneva Ballet‘s captivating dance performance impeccably set to Handel’s music.
Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre
Price: MOP$100 to MOP$250
Web: www.ccm.gov.mo/Event.aspx/Detail/969
Variations
This week the Macao Orchestra will be led by guest conductor David Wroe and feature works from Brahms and Kodály.
Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: St. Dominic’s Church
Price: Free (Tickets will be distributed one hour before the performance at the concert venue. Distribution is limited to a maximum of 2 tickets per person.)
Web: www.icm.gov.mo/OM/en/season/detail.aspx?id=4180
Drawing Exhibitions by Li Li and Rui Rasquinho
For those interested in the local art scene, check out Land of Mother Series — The Story of YiJing by Li Li and Skin by Rui Rasquinho at Creative Macau.
Date: Now until 30 April
Time: 14:00 to 19:00
Venue: Creative Macau, Ground Floor, Macao Cultural Centre Building
Price: Free
Web: www.creativemacau.org.mo/EN/newsdetail.php?id=490
Napoleon and the Decorative Arts: Treasures of the Imperial Palaces
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!
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
CSI: The Experience
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!
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
“Attracted by Portuguese Blue” – Painting Exhibition by Takae Nitahara
Prints don’t do these paintings justice, you really need to see the originals! These blue paintings of the sea are wonderfully soothing.
Date: Now until Sunday 28 April
Time: 12:00 to 20:00 (15:00 to 20:00 Mondays)
Venue: Albergue SCM – Galeria A2, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No. 8, Macau
Price: Free
Web: www.macaucci.com/en/content/?id=2636&catid=139&subcatid=139
TABOO
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.
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
The Heels Are Alive
< p>Show your high heels and enjoy 100 minutes of complimentary free-flow Martinis at CHINA ROUGE!
Date: Sunday 14, 21 and 28 April
Time: 21:30 to 2:00
Venue: CHINA ROUGE Showroom
Price: MOP$230; open by reservation for guests with high heels (2 inches or above)
Web: china-rouge.com
Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage
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!
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
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
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
(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 |
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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 (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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| 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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| 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 |
| “Attracted by Portuguese Blue” – Painting Exhibition by Takae Nitahara (Albergue SCM) |
12:00 to 20:00 |
12:00 to 20:00 |
12:00 to 20:00 |
12:00 to 20:00 |
12:00 to 20:00 |
12:00 to 20:00 |
15:00 to 20:00 |
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Land of Mother Series — The Story of YiJing |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
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Skin |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
14:00 to 19:00 |
| 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 |
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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 |
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The Venetian Carnevale |
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19:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00; 12:00 to 22:30; 14:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00; 12:00 to 22:30; 14:30 to 22:00 |
19:30 to 22:00 |
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Brooklyn Rider |
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20:00 |
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Sam Hui Concert |
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20:00 |
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Glory |
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20:00 |
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Variations |
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20:00 |
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| The Heels Are Alive (China Rouge) |
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21:30 to 2:00 |
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IMPORTANT: Dates and times are subject to change. Always call ahead or check the website for the latest information
