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What's on this week: Tue 11 Jun to Mon 17 Jun 2013

Written by Ben Blaschke

Welcome to another “What’s on this week” as we explore the most unique and exciting events taking place in and around Macau over the coming seven days. As usual there is no shortage of entertainment with music, exhibitions and workshops taking place as well as the popular Splash Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel. And don’t forget – it’s Father’s Day on Sunday!

Chyi Chin World Tour Concert 2013
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Chyi Chin performs all of his classic hits in a special performance at CotaiArena this Saturday night. Having begun his music career in 1981, Chin was best known for his 1985 track “Wolf”. He now classifies his music into the “Wolf” and “Deer” periods – before and after 1992 which was the year he became a Buddhist. Joining Chin on stage will be special guests Yip Sai Wing and Winnie Hsin.
Date Tuesday 11 Jun 2013
Time 19:40
Venue CotaiArena, the Venetian
Price MOP$280 to MOP$1280
Web http://www.venetianmacao.com/press-club/chyi-chin-bringing-three-decade-repertoire-to-venetian-macao/

 

 


 

Transits – Photography exhibition and book launch
Photographer Antonio Conceicao Jr presents Transits – an exhibition of photos examining the paths we tread. We have all walked over many roads and crossings but rarely do we notice the marks under our feet. Conceicao Jr brings the “invisible” to life as he makes us appreciate the real world around us.
Date Thursday 13 Jun (exhibition Thursday 13 Jun to Saturday 29 Jun 2013)
Time 18:30
Venue Macau Cultural Centre Building
Price Free
Web http://www.creativemacau.org.mo/EN/newsdetail.php?id=495

 

 


 

Back to the Golden time concert
Back to the Golden time sees a group of veteran Hong Kong singers join together for this one-off extravaganza. Join Pop singers Lui Shan, Ip Chun Tong, Joe Junior and Suzan Joan alongside the likes of Annabelle Louie, Cheung Wai Man, Li Lung Kei and Alice Lau.
Date Saturday 15 Jun 2013
Time 20:00
Venue CotaiArena, the Venetian
Price MOP$180 to MOP$480
Web http://www.theplazamacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/golden-time/

 

 


 

Father’s Day!
It’s Father’s Day – a special opportunity to say thanks for all those years your Dad spent looking out for you! What better way to celebrate than to take him out to lunch with both MGM and Galaxy Macau presenting special Father’s Day lunches. Check out the seafood buffet at Galaxy’s Festiva restaurant or treat him to an eight-course meal at MGM’s Imperial Court.
Date Sunday 16 Jun 2013
Time All day
Venue Galaxy Macau; MGM Macau
Price Please contact restaurants for price guides
Web http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/other/press-room?nid=125

 

 


 

Splash at Hard Rock Hotel Pool Party
Splash at Hard Rock Hotel celebrates its third year with a brand new poolside extravaganza. Featuring internationally renowned DJs Kaskade and Danny Avila, why not enjoy some music in the sun then dance the night away at one of the most popular events on the Macau party calendar!
Date Saturday 15 Jun 2013
Time 16:00 to 00:00
Venue Hard Rock Hotel Poolside
Price MOP$450
Web http://www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/splash

 

 


 

Fantasy World – Chinoiserie
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 i
tems including paintings, prints, ceramics and tapestries.
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

 

 


 

Vanishing Techniques – Photographs of Jean Baudrillard
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.
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

 

 


 

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, Sands Cotai Central
Price From MOP$120
Web www.sandscotaicentral.com/hotel-activities/csi

 

 


 

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

 


 

Pablo Reinoso – Living Sculpture
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!
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

 

 


 

Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition – Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

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.

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

 


 

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

 

 


 

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 11
Wed 12
Thu 13
Fri 14
Sat 15
Sun 16
Mon 17
Father’s Day!
(Galaxy Macau, MGM Macau)

All day

Splash at Hard Rock Hotel Pool Party
(Hard Rock Hotel Poolside)

16:00 to 00:00

Transits – Photography exhibition and book launch
(Macau Cultural Centre Building)

18:30

18:30

18:30

18:30

18:30
Chyi Chin World Tour Concert 2013
(CotaiArena, the Venetian)
19:40
Back to the Golden time concert
(CotaiArena, the Venetian)

20:00

Macau-Macau
(MGM)

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)

 

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
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)


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
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
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

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