Welcome to another “What’s on this week”, our weekly wrap up of things to see and do in Macau, published here at wgm8.com every Tuesday. TABOO is coming back to COD this week with new seductive elements and even more provocative performances! Cantopop legends Alan Tam and Teresa Carpio will also stage their concert “Time After Time” at The Venetian Macau this Saturday.
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 starting Saturday 13 April
Time: 22:00 to 23:15
Venue: Club CUBIC, City of Dreams
Price: MOP$580 to MOP$1,180
Web: www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/taboo
Alan Tam x Teresa Carpio “Time After Time” Live in Macao 2013
Cantopop legend “Principal Tam” and famous singer Teresa Carpio will present some of the greatest tunes in Cantopop history at The Venetian Macau.
Date: Saturday 13 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macau
Price: MOP$380 to MOP$980
Web: www.venetianmacao.com/entertainment/cotaiarena/alan
Ticket limit: 8 tickets per person
The Heels Are Alive
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
A Naifa
Check out the concert of Portuguese musicians A Naifa who will show you what it’s like when fado, pop music and poetry are brought together.
Date: Saturday 13 April
Time: 20:00
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre
Price: MOP$100/$150
Web: www.ccm.gov.mo/Event.aspx/Detail/1063
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 Cosmetics of Butterflies – Photography Exhibition by Wong Ieng Tac
The exhibition showcases photographs of more than 100 species of butterflies taken by local veteran photographer Wong Ieng Tac in Macau.
Date: Sunday 14 April to Sunday 21 April
Time: 9:00 to 19:00
Venue: Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, No. 10, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro
Price: Free
Web: www.macautourism.gov.mo/whatson/information.php?rid=1613&language=3
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
(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 9 |
Wed 10 |
Thu 11 |
< strong>Fri 12 |
Sat 13 |
Sun 14 |
Mon 15 |
| TABOO (COD) |
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22:00 to 23:15 |
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| Alan Tam x Teresa Carpio “Time After Time” (Venetian) |
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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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| A Naifa (Macao Cultural Centre) |
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20:00 |
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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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Macau-Macau |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
| The Cosmetics of Butterflies (Lou Lim Ieoc Garden) |
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9:00 to 19:00 |
9:00 to 19:00 |
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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) |
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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
