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What’s on this week: Tue 17 September to Mon 23 September 2013

Written by Yuci Tai

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. The Mid-Autumn Festival is here with a series of activities to celebrate, so why not visit and feel the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Macau? “The Voice of China” extravaganza is a spectacular and unprecedented visual and musical sensation not to be missed. And don’t forget the 25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest continues on Thursday and Saturday night!

Mid-Autumn Festival
This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 19 September, with the Chinese Traditional Lantern Festival featuring performances, lantern riddles and Chinese tea tables from 20:30 to 22:00 in Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park on 18 September; Lou Lim Ieoc Garden and Hác Sá Park in Coloane on 19 September; and Iao Hon Market Park and The Taipa Houses-Museum on 20 September. Don’t miss the major Grand Dance Drama Haojiang Moonlight NightThe Goddess and Dreamers performed by the Zhengzhou Song & Dance Theatre.
Date Wednesday 18 September to Friday 20 September 2013
Time 20:30 to 22:00
Venue Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park; Lou Lim Ieoc Garden and Hác Sá Park in Coloane; Iao Hon Market Park and The Taipa Houses-Museum
Price Free
Web http://www.iacm.gov.mo

 

 


 

The Magic World of Joel Ward
Joel Ward is an international award winning illusionist. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California and is a TV magic star, performing for national television broadcasts and renowned resorts and casinos in Las Vegas. He is bringing his Las Vegas performance to Macau.
Date Tuesday 17 September to Thursday 19 September 2013
Time 20:00
Venue Centro Cultural Macau P.A.
Price MOP$180 to MOP$250
Web http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb/

ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000917&c=en-us

 


 

Butterfly Lovers Concerto
The Cantonese Opera Butterfly Lovers Concerto is about passion, suspense, broken hearts and dramatic twists of fate and characterizes a modern classic widely acclaimed throughout the Chinese-speaking world. Prince Shinnyo attracts butterflies when reciting poetry and beautiful Xiang Ning emanates an alluring scent whenever in love.
Date Saturday 21 September to Sunday 22 September 2013
Time 19:00
Venue Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Price MOP$108 to MOP$315
Web http://www.ccm.gov.mo

 

 


 

San Kio is Not Here – Photography Exhibition
One of Macau’s oldest districts, San Kio is now undergoing sweeping changes. This photographic exhibition showcases the developments in the little community over the past five years as seen through the lens of local artists Winter Chiang and Tou Kong Hong. Is this a microcosm of Macau and can the past live with the present?
Date Thursday 15 August to Monday 30 September 2013 (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Time 12:30 to 18:30
Venue Lata Creative & Second Hand Bookshop, No. 47, Rua de Espectação de Almeida
Price Free
Web http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/information.php?rid=1952&language=3

 

 


 

Van Van – Conceptual Photography works by Joein Leong, Icarus Wong
Van Van – Conceptual Photography works by Joein Leong, Icarus Wong focuses on incorporating distinctive, subjective ideas into the photographs when shot, deriving aesthetic beauty not only from composition and tonality but from the profound, emotional relationships forged between photographer and subject.
Date Sunday 11 August to Sunday 29 September 2013 (closed Tuesdays)
Time 12:00 to 19:00
Venue Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda
Price Free
Web http://oxwarehouse.blogspot.com

 

 


 

The Voice of China
“The Voice of China” return to The Venetian Macao CotaiArena for Season 2. “The Voice of China” is China’s most popular talent show produced by Zhejiang Television network and Satellite Television Asian Region Limited, featuring four celebrity judges – Na Ying, Zhang Hui Mei, Harlem Yu Chengqing and Wang Feng. The contestants will be in Macao showcasing their natural talent by performing a live music extravaganza in front of audiences. This is a spectacular and unprecedented visual and musical sensation not to be missed.
Date Friday 20 September 2013
Time 19:00
Venue CotaiArena
Price MOP$80 to MOP$120
Web http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/the-voice-of-china/

 

 


 

25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest
The annual Macau International Fireworks Display Contest – universally acclaimed as one of the best of its kind – takes place on the Macau Tower shore front, this year featuring battles between Spain v South Africa (14/9), Switzerland v Korea (19/9), Portugal v Australia (21/9), Italy v Canada (28/9) and France v China (1/10) in this whizz bang spectacular. A thrilling highlight will be the laser light effects which are a new addition to this year’s contest. The Fireworks Carnival next to Macau Tower also promises to be a real blast! It includes Food, performances and games.
Date 14, 19, 21 and 28 September and 1 October 2013
Time 21:00 & 21:40
Venue Macau Tower seafront
Price Free
Web http://fireworks.macautourism.gov.mo

 

 


 

The Colorful New York Art Journey
This exhibition, which presents the iconic New York that captivates the world’s imagination, features 29 selected works ranging from line drawing, painting, watercolor on wood, ink and color on paper to digital printing, all housed in the L2 gallery arcade. Through the works of nine Macau artists, one can witness the grandeur and marvels of New York through the artists’ own experience and interpretation of the city.
Date 4 September to 1 November 2013
Time 24 hours
Venue L2 Gallery arcade, MGM
Price Free
Web http://www.mgmmacau.com/current-events

 

 


 

Masters in Painting
The “Masters in Painting – Love of Two Places: An Exhibition of Exquisite Chinese Ink and Oil Paintings” assembles a total of 120 pieces of the most representative Chinese painting and oil works from the older, middle-aged and young generations. Local artists from Macau will participate by showcasing a total of 42 pieces of their most expressive artworks. Arts lovers, this is an exhibition not to be missed!
Date 7 September to 26 September 2013
Time 12:00 to 20:00
Venue Hall E, The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo
Price Free
Web http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-events/masters-in-painting/

 

 


 

Magic of Creation – Costume Exhibition
Macau Fashion Gallery – an exciting focal point for exhibiting fashion designs and serving as an interactive window for fashion art education – is now showing Magic of Creation Costume Exhibition for Original Musical “Myth of Fox” to showcase the successful cultural co-operation between local fashion designers and stage performance artists. Some 16 stage costumes will be shown, featuring the works of director Kenneth Leung and Macau designers Sandy Ho, Carlos Wong, San Lee and Akina Lei.
Date Sunday 1 September to Sunday 27 October (closed Mondays)
Time 10:00 to 20:00
Venue Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque
Price Free
Web http://www.macaofashiongallery.com

 


 

XXIX Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists
Now in its 29th year, the Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists has been collecting masterpieces of Chinese painting, Western painting and Chinese calligraphy works to and share with the public. From the 265 participating works this year, 54 were selected by the members of the jury for display at the exhibition, which includes 18 Chinese paintings, 19 Western paintings and 17 Chinese calligraphy works.
Date Saturday 31 August to Sunday 20 October 2013
Time 9:00 to 21:00
Venue Leal Senado Building, No. 163, Av. Almeida Ribeiro
Price Free
Web http://www.iacm.gov.mo

 

 


 

The Beauty of the Street – Exhibition of Works of Fotomo
The Beauty of the Street – Exhibition of Works of Fotomo invites you to pick up 3-dimensional objects in your hand created from photo prints of real-world scenes, cut and assembled into 3D collages. Enjoy the Fotomo art works of Hong Kong artist Ip Kar Wai and others who joined the Fotomo Workshops last year.
Date Saturday 30 August to Wednesday 30 October
Time 9:00 to 21:00
Venue Leal Senado Building, No. 163, Av. Almeida Ribeiro
Price Free
Web http://www.iacm.gov.mo

 


 

Beauties of Myanmar – Burmese Contemporary Art Exhibition
Three Burmese artists – Saw Kyaw Zaw, Aung Thi Ha and Khine Minn Soe – majored art in Yangon Myanmar and have established a solid position in the industry. In this exhibition they have created the theme of women, showing women in a poetic and elegant posture from Myanmar ethnic life with the perfect matching of color. It also shows different styles of painting and composition effects.
Date Saturday 27 July to Sunday 13 October (Closed Mondays)
Time 10:00 to 18:00
Venue Exhibition Gallery, the Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Taipa
Price Free
Web http://www.iacm.gov.mo/museum

 


 

Denis Murrell @ Signum 2013
A strong supporter of local artistic talent, 285 Signum Living Store is currently hosting an exhibition of 14 works by the award-winning Australian painter Denis Murrell, whose paintings are to be found in many private and public collections in Macau and overseas. His works typically evoke a sense of riotous joy via the artist’s hallmark technique of acrylic on tissue paper over canvas, resulting in a very particular textural appearance that has intrigued exhibition-goers for decades.
Date Thursday 4 July to Monday 30 September
Time 12:00 to 20:00
Venue 285 Signum Living Store, No. 285, Rua do Almsergio R/C
Price Free
Web http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/information.php?rid=1905&language=3

 

 


 

The Thai Impression – 4 Printmaking Masters’ Works
The Works of 4 Master Printmakers – leading printmaker Thavorn Ko-udomvit plus acclaimed artists Puttipong Prasarnphan, Tinnakorn Kasornsuwan and Vimonmarn Khanthachavana – present 59 of their superlative works, including traditional woodblocks, water prints and lithographs featuring distinctive etching, aquatint and silk screen prints and high resolution laser printed mixed media works. All calculated to leave an indelible impression!
Date Friday 24 August to Sunday 20 October
Time 10:00 to 19:00
Venue Old Court Building, Avenida da Praia Grande
Price Free
Web http://www.icm.gov.mo

 

 


 

In Good Season – Works by Coke Wong
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 19 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

 

 


 

“Planète Femmes” International Female Photo Exhibition
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

 

 


 

Taipa Flea Market
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

 

 


 

Dinosaurs LIVE at the Venetian
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/

 

 


 

Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance
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.
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

 

 


 

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 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 17

Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22

Mon 23

The Colorful New York Art Journey

(L2 Gallery arcade, MGM)

24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours
“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
Exhibition of Works of Fotomo

(Leal Senado Building)

9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00
XXIX Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists

(Leal Senado Building)

9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00 9:00 to 21:00
Magic of Creation – Costume 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
The Thai Impression – 4 Printmaking Masters’ Works

(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
Beauties of Myanmar

(Exhibition Gallery, the Taipa Houses-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  
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
Van Van – Conceptual Photography works by Joein Leong, Icarus Wong

(Ox Warehouse)

12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00
Masters in Painting

(The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo)

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 12:00 to 20:00
Denis Murrell @ Signum 2013

(285 Signum Living Store, No. 285, Rua do Almsergio R/C)

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 12:00 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 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 12:00 to 19:00 Closed 12:00 to 19:00
San Kio is Not Here – Photography Exhibition

(Lata Creative & Second Hand Bookshop)

    12:30 to 18:30 12:30 to 18:30 12:30 to 18:30 12:30 to 18:30 12:30 to 18:30
Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance

(Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District)

    15:00 to 18:00 15:00 to 18:00
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
The Voice of China

(CotaiArena)

19:00  
Butterfly Lovers Concerto

(Macau Cultural Centre)

19:00 19:00  
The Magic World of Joel Ward

(Centro Cultural Macau P.A)

20:00 20:00 20:00    
Mid-Autumn Festival

(Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park; Lou Lim Ieoc Garden and Hác Sá Park in Coloane; Iao Hon Market Park and The Taipa Houses-Museum)

20:30 to 22:00 20:30 to 22:00 20:30 to 22:00
25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest

(Macau Tower seafront)

21:00 & 21:40 21:00 & 21:40    
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