Welcome to “What’s on this week”, where we let you know about all of the activities, shows, events and festivals being held in Macau this week. Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live showcases over 40 of the world’s best action sports athletes performing daring and often record-breaking tricks. The latest edition of the SPLASH pool party series is also upon us as we look to farewell summer. It will wash you away with cool beats and euphoric energy!
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Dramatis Personae
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| Four girls from different backgrounds with conflicting personalities agree to select who is the happiest among them when they reach 38 years old. ‘They’ – a dramatic play exploring aging, life’s contradictions and its many mirages from the female perspective – follows the individual stages of growth of the protagonists in their milestone years of 18, 28 and 38 in order to question the very notion of “happiness”. | |
| Date | Saturday 17 August and Sunday 18 August 2013 |
| Time | 19:30 |
| Venue | Pak Wai Activities Centre, No. 112, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.facebook.com/ccdrama |
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Evening Concert – Yoyo Sham MOVING ON to Macau
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| Hong Kong songbird Yoyo Sham’s first recorded album “4-6pm” sold out within two days of launch in 2011. Projecting a young, fresh, restrained sound with “poetic” delivery, Taipa’s romantic lakeside ampitheatre is the perfect setting for her upcoming evening concert. | |
| Date | Saturday 17 August 2013 |
| Time | 17:30 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Amphitheatre, Av. da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo |
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In Good Season – Works by Coke Wong
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| Fascinated by all things military since his childhood and widely read on the subject, veteran local sculptor and educator Coke Wong poses as a war correspondent in this exhibition to remind his audience of the stupidity of conflict, whilst reflecting on the idiosyncrasies of human civilization via 20 of his sculptures and installation art works. | |
| Date | 17 August to 15 September 2013 (Closed Sundays and public holidays) |
| Time | 12:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Art for All Society, 10/Fl., No. 52 Edif. da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National, Est. da Areia Preta |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.afamacau.com |
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Fado performance in Wine Museum
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| Employing maps, texts, photos and videos to relate the history of wine and vineyard terrain, the Wine Museum presents a comprehensive education of viniculture, with the emphasis on Portuguese wine-producing regions as well as references to winemaking in China. Visitors can also taste the wine as well as catching atmospheric performances of Fado – a traditional form of Portuguese music infused with sentiment and melancholy. | |
| Date | 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 and 31 August |
| Time | 10:00 to 11:00 |
| Venue | Tourism Activities Centre-CAT, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macautourism.gov.mo |
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Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live
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| Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live showcases over 40 of the world’s best action sports athletes performing daring and often record-breaking tricks in freestyle motocross, BMX and skateboarding, along with heart-stopping stunts on unique contraptions rarely attempted outside of the Nitro Circus family. They will also be pushing their limits and skill on skates, scooters and a range of unorthodox conveyances, including a drink cooler, Barbie car, toy trike, shopping trolley, boogie board and many more. It features a performance of the extraordinary hole-in-one where riders launch 50 feet into the air off the Gigant-A-Ramp, attempting to land with pinpoint accuracy inside an inflatable Zorb ball. | |
| Date | Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 Saturday; 15:00 Sunday |
| Venue | Cotai Arena |
| Price | MOP$280 to MOP$1080 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/travis-pastrana/ |
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SPLASH Vol. 9
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| This year’s SPLASH pool party series is going to bring summer to a close with an electrifying bang with DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Myon and Shane 54 from Hungary and chart-topping Switzerland-based DJ/producer EDX. Cranking it up by the Hard Rock pool, together they will generate an EDM storm that will wash you away with cool beats and euphoric energy. | |
| Date | Saturday 17 August 2013 |
| Time | 16:00 to 00:00 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Hotel Poolside |
| Price | HK$450 |
| Web | http://www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/splash |
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“Planète Femmes” International Female Photo Exhibition
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| In partnership with Alliance Française, “Planète Femmes” Photo Exhibition features 24 awarded photographs taken by talented international photographers from the 2nd International Photography Contest, honoring women from various aspects. | |
| Date | Wed 10 July to Sun 20 October 2013 |
| Time | 24 hours |
| Venue | Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 Lobby |
| Price | Free |
| Web | www.sofitelmacau.com |
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Cultural Activities in Coloane Square
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| A good place to start this month is Eduardo Marques Square in old Coloane Village. Enjoy Saturday afternoon street performances themed around the activities of the “Flash Art Group”, plug into a music performance (10 August and 24 August) catch a magic show (17 August) or go classical with Strings Performances (31 August) – all in the mesmerizing time warp of Macau’s very own Brigadoon. | |
| Date | Saturday 10, 17, 24 and 31 August |
| Time | 15:30 to 17:00 |
| Venue | Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane (Church of St. Francis Xavier Square) |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.funnyisland.net |
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Exhibition by ChiWan Yu
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| ChiWan Yu is a local cartoonist and illustrator who regularly observes and comments on society via the medium of local newspapers. This exhibition serves as both a retrospective of ChiWan’s extensive career and the milestone issues that have bubbled to the surface in Macau society over the years, some predictable and others not. | |
| Date | Sat 10 August to Tue 20 August 2013 (Closed Mondays) |
| Time | 11:00 to 18:30 |
| Venue | 10 Fantasia – A Creative Industries Incubator, No.10, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://10fantasia.com |
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Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition
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| Following stops in cities throughout China, the Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition has finally arrived in the romantic environs of a magnificent indoor tent in Macau, which serves as the showcase setting for Louis Vuitton’s elegant historical background and handcrafted products. A senior packer from Paris provides packing flair, while visitors can also enjoy a hard case personalized hand-painting service, order customized luggage and see an educational documentary by photographer Jean Lariviere. | |
| Date | Sat 10 August to Sun 8 September 2013 |
| Time | 10:30 to 22:30 |
| Venue | One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, NAPE |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.onecentral.com.mo |
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Taipa Flea Market
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| Taipa Flea Market is easily accessible from Taipa High Street and comprises dozens of stalls selling hundreds of fascinating items! From traditional delicacies, period postcards and stamps to lamps, jade pieces, jewellery, coins, toys and collectibles. Visitors regularly flock to the market in the heart of the old village searching for that elusive souvenir and few come away disappointed! The district also hosts an interactive street event from 16:00 to 17:30 featuring music and dance shows. | |
| Date | Sun day 21 July to Sunday 22 December (Sundays only) |
| Time | 11:00 to 20:00 |
| Venue | Bombeiros Square, Taipa |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo |
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Crossroads ．Another Dimension
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| Crossroads ．Another Dimension. This Cross-Strait Four-Regions Artistic Exchange Project brings together 16 artists from Shenzhen, Macau, Kaohsiung and Hong Kong in a touring exhibition of the four cities. The theme refers to the constant flow and transfiguration of the existence and creation space of the artists, along with the globalization and the reality of the cross-strait and four regions. | |
| Date | Thursday 18 July to Sunday 18 August 2013 (closed Mondays) |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, NAPE |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo |
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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Exhibition
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Want to have your photo taken with pop siren Lady Gaga, Mr. Charming Louis Koo or the legendary Anita Mui? Then pop along to the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong exhibition where you can touch and feel the legends and see items from Anita’s personal collections.
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| Date | Thursday 4 July to Sunday 1 September 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 21:00 (Mon to Fri); 9:00 to 21:00 (weekends and public holidays) |
| Venue | Level 58 Observation Lounge, Macau Tower |
| Price | MOP$135 |
| Web | http://www.macautower.com.mo |
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Dinosaurs LIVE at the Venetian
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| Travel 250 million years back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. Come face to face with dinosaur models like you’ve never seen before. They breathe, they move, they make sounds – it is the closest thing you will experience to seeing a real dinosaur! A great family adventure, you can also watch a 3D dinosaur movie, ride on a dinosaur’s back and visit the exciting DinoStore! | |
| Date | Monday 1 July to Tuesday 1 October 2013 |
| Time | 11:00 to 20:00 (Last Entry at 19:00) |
| Venue | CotaiExpo Hall F, the Venetian Macao |
| Price | From MOP$50 to MOP$80 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/dinosaurs-live/ |
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Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance
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Every weekend, the ‘Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance’ is held in the beautiful surrounds of St. Lazarus Church, with the adjoining lane full of stalls selling homemade products, paintings, arts and crafts. Relax with a refreshing drink, read, chat and be entertained by live music in a pavement cafe atmosphere that lets you watch the world go by as you size up the art fair products for sale.
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| Date | Saturdays and Sundays |
| Time | 15:00 to 18:00 |
| Venue | Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.cipa.org.mo |
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The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar – Military Science and Technology in Roman Republic
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| This exhibition will showcase more than 100 interactive models and replicas of inventions and machines reconstructed by the expert artisans from Florence, Italy, including ancient weaponry, military accessories of the Roman army, ancient construction and surveying tools, maps and daily utensils. It will enable visitors to explore the military achievements, technologies and different lifestyles of the ancient Romans. | |
| Date | Sat 1 Jun to Sat 31 Aug 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 18:00 (Closed Thursdays, open public holidays) |
| Venue | Gallery 2, Exhibition Center, Macao Science Center |
| Price | MOP$25 to MOP$65 (Standard Tickets) |
| Web | http://www.msc.org.mo/JuliusCaesar/en/intro.php |
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Fantasy World – Chinoiserie
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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 items including paintings, prints, ceramics and tapestries.
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| 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 |
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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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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 13 |
Wed 14 |
Thu 15 |
Fri 16 |
Sat 17 |
Sun 18 |
Mon 19 |
| “Planète Femmes” International Female Photo Exhibition (Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 Lobby) |
24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage (Communications Museum) |
09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00) | |
| Fado performance in Wine Museum (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes) |
10:00 to 11:00 | 10:00 to 11:00 | |||||
| Crossroads: Another Dimension (Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, NAPE) |
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 | |
| The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar (Macao Science Center) |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Exhibition (Level 58 Observation Lounge, Macau Tower) |
10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 | 9:00 to 21:00 | 9:00 to 21:00 | 10:00 to 21:00 |
| Louis Vuitton Art of Travel Exhibition (One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, NAPE) |
10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 | 10:30 to 22:30 |
| Exhibition by ChiWan Yu (10 Fantasia – A Creative Industries Incubator) |
11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | 11:00 to 18:30 | |
| Taipa Flea Market (Bombeiros Square, Taipa) |
11:00 to 20:00 | ||||||
| Dinosaurs LIVE at the Venetian (CotaiExpo Hall F) |
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 |
| In Good Season – Works by Coke Wong (Art for All Society, No. 52 Edif. da Fabrica de Baterias N.E) |
12:00 to 19:00 | Closed | 12:00 to 19:00 | ||||
| Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance (Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District) |
15:00 to 18:00 | 15:00 to 18:00 | |||||
| Cultural Activities in Coloane Square (Eduardo Marques Square) |
15:30 to 17:00 | ||||||
| SPLASH Vol. 9 (Hard Rock Hotel Poolside) |
16:00 to 00:00 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Evening Concert – Yoyo Sham (Amphitheatre, Av. da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa) |
17:30 to 19:00 | ||||||
| Dramatis Personae (Pak Wai Activities Centre) |
19:30 | 19:30 | |||||
| Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live (Cotai Arena) |
20:00 | 15:00 | |||||
| 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
