Welcome to What’s on this Week – your weekly guide to everything there is to see and do in Macau over the coming seven days. There is no shortage of exciting adventures to take part in this week. Why not spend a few hours wandering around the Taipa Flea Market or see some amazing skills on display at the 1st Macau International Martial Arts Competition? And as usual there is plenty of music and art to enjoy. Enjoy!
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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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SPLASH
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| No two SPLASH experiences are ever the same. The hit party series is collaborating with renowned EDM label Dim Mak for the first time, bringing you three visionary DJs who are pioneers in their own right – Borgore, Junior Sanchez and Datsik. With their unique blend of energy and beats, the trio is poised to take the SPLASH series to a new climax. So come and lose yourself in the pool party. | |
| Date | Saturday 20 July 2013 |
| Time | 16:00 to 00:00 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Hotel Poolside, City of Dreams |
| Price | HK$450 (free standing) |
| Web | http://www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/tc/splash |
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A Romantic Evening with Macau Orchestra
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Sunset over Tuscany, the aroma of white truffles, tables adorned with wines and fresh cheeses: Tchaikovsky brings the senses alive with his Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70, recalling a beautiful city that nurtured Leonardo da Vinci’s genius and houses Michelangelo’s timeless David. The Macau Orchestra complements this evocative performance with Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds in D Minor, Op. 44.
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| Date | Saturday 20 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Dom Pedro V Theatre, No. 3, St. Augustine’s Square |
| Price | MOP$40 |
| Web | http://www.icm.gov.mo/om |
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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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2nd Macau International Wushu Festival & 1st Macau International Martial Arts Competition
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| Supported by several Wushu groups and sports universities at home and abroad, this event seeks to promote the cultural exchange of martial arts, to enhance skills and foster friendship. For this purpose, activities such as a martial arts forum and prizes for outstanding performances will be included in the 2-day meet as part of the never-ending pursuit of martial arts mastery. | |
| Date | Tuesday 16 July to Wednesday 17 July 2013 |
| Time | 8:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 17:30 |
| Venue | Macau Forum I, Avenida de Marciano Baptista |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macau-wsj.com |
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Painter Feng Zi Life Long Pursuit Exhibition
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| Shanghai painter Feng Zi, who migrated to Macau in the 1980s, brings us his Life Long Pursuit Exhibition. His 40-odd watercolors and ink paintings capture the intriguing cityscapes of Beijing, Shanghai and Macau. |
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| Date | Thursday 27 June to Sunday 28 July 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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Present Encounter – Paintings of Mak Kong Weng
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An innovative and award-winning local artist, Mak Kwong Weng’s works are diverse and mature. In this special exhibition – showcasing 50 of his colorful pieces depicting daily life – his new experimental works are described as groundbreaking. Known throughout Macau, and collected overseas, this young artist continues to dominate the competition, having recently been proclaimed Winner of the Best Creation Special Prize of the XXVIII Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists.
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| Date | Saturday 22 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 9:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, No. 10, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo/museum |
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David Tao – The Glamorous Life 2013 World Tour Macao
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| Best known for his signature R&B and hard rock crossover style, the multiple Taiwanese Golden Melody Award winner recently launched his seventh album, Hello Goodbye. The pop star, who lived for some time in Hong Kong and the United States, shot to fame in 1997 with his debut self-titled album, setting a record in Taiwan at the 9th Golden Melody Awards with five award nominations. Tao is set to sing close to 40 songs for this upcoming show. | |
| Date | Saturday 20 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau |
| Price | MOP$280 to MOP$1180 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/david-tao/ |
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Mariza World Tour 2013
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| Hailing from Portugal, Mariza has dazzled the world with her unique interpretation of “Fado” – the traditional Portuguese music. With a voice that leaves no one unresponsive, Mariza built an impressive career and is widely acclaimed as one of the most important singers in the modern world of music. | |
| Date | Saturday 20 July 2013 |
| Time | 19:45 |
| Venue | The Venetian Theatre |
| Price | MOP$250 to MOP$350 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/mariza/ |
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16th Macau Book Carnival
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| This 10-day book carnival showcases an abundance of books, magazines and multimedia reading materials from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and overseas. Catch new book releases, seminars, workshops, portrait sketching, a magic show and lucky draw. | |
| Date | Friday 12 July to Sunday 21 July 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 21:30 |
| Venue | Macau Polytechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/information.php?rid=1813 |
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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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Fun Fishing Boat Cruise
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| Want to have fun while helping a worthy cause? Embark upon this unique cruise at Doca da Ilha Verde where it will depart for the Inner Harbour, the Sai Van Bridge, Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and Kun Iam Statue before returning. Each cruise lasts about 90 minutes so visitors have plenty of time to appreciate the Inner Harbour and its traditional fishing culture, with each trip enriched by explanations about the hard and dangerous life of the fisherfolk. | |
| Date | Saturday 22 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 Saturdays and Sundays |
| Venue | Doca da Ilha Verde |
| Price | MOP$30 |
| Web | http://www.marine.gov.mo |
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Backyard – New Works by James Chu
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| One of Macau’s most prominent artists, designers and curators, James Chu has just launched his first local solo exhibition of the year. With the restorative atmosphere of a backyard increasingly difficult to find in modern society, Chu searches out the territory where the human spirit can fly. In this exhibition, the artist showcases his nine newest pieces, mainly in mixed media, with the sale of some of his works earmarked for ORBIS Macau and ANIMA Macau. | |
| Date | Saturday 8 June to Friday 19 July |
| Time | 12:00 to 19:00 (closed Sundays and public holidays) |
| Venue | Art for All Society 10/Fl., No. 52 Edificio da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National, Est. da Areia Preta |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.afamacau.com |
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Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion Exhibition
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| This exhibition – showcasing 24 exciting collections – presents the creative ingenuity of three Korean and local fashion designers. They have also added their regional specialties in some collections as an interactive window for fashion art education, different cultures and mutual communication. | |
| Date | Saturday 11 May to Wednesday 31 July 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 20:00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Venue | Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macaofashiongallery.com |
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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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Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition
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This special exhibition displays 60 of Chui’s works from different periods to observe the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Yu Un Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association of Macau. To witness the creations of Chui presents a precious opportunity to experience his artistic achievement.
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| Date | Thursday 27 June to Sunday 11 August (closed on Mondays) |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Macao Culture Centre |
| Price | MOP$5, free on Sundays and public holidays |
| Web | http://www.MAM.gov.mo |
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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 |
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| 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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Hippie – J Lo Solo Exhibition
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Japanese calligrapher Inoue Yuichi once described the process of creation as a conflict between oneself and one’s internalized pain. The works displayed here consist of improvisational dots, lines and color. Each brush is drawn in a peaceful state of mind, reflecting the image in his heart onto the surface.
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| Date | Sat 15 June to Thu 18 July 2013 |
| Time | 12:00 to 19:00 (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Venue | Ox Warehouse |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://oxwarehouse.blogspot.com/ |
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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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Vanishing Techniques – Photographs of Jean Baudrillard
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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.
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| 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 |
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Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition – Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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 16 |
Wed 17 |
Thu 18 |
Fri 19 |
Sat 20 |
Sun 21 |
Mon 22 |
| 2nd Macau International Wushu Festival & 1st Macau International Martial Arts Competition (Macau Forum I, Avenida de Marciano Baptista) |
8:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 17:30 | 8:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 17:30 | |||||
| Present Encounter – Paintings of Mak Kong Weng (Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden) |
9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 19:00 |
| Fun Fishing Boat Cruise (Doca da Ilha Verde) |
09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | |||||
| 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) | |
| 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 | |||
| 16th Macau Book Carnival (Macau Polytechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion ) |
10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | |
| Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion Exhibition (Macau Fashion Gallery) |
10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | 10:00 to 20:00 | |
| Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition (Macao Culture Centre) |
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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Painter Feng Zi Life Long Pursuit Exhibition (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 |
| Backyard – New Works by James Chu (Art for All Society ) |
12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | 12:00 to 19:00 | |||
| Hippie – J Lo Solo Exhibition (Ox Warehouse) |
12:00 to 19:00 | 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 | |||||
| SPLASH (Hard Rock Hotel Poolside, City of Dreams) |
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 | ||
| Mariza World Tour 2013 (The Venetian Theatre) |
19:45 | ||||||
| David Tao – The Glamorous Life 2013 World Tour Macao (CotaiArena) |
20:00 | ||||||
| A Romantic Evening with Macau Orchestra (Dom Pedro V Theatre) |
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
