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What’s on this week: Tue 25 Jun to Mon 1 July 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 over the next seven days. This week starts with the Feast of Na Tcha parade on Tuesday; the weekend’s highlight is the “S.H.E. Together Forever World Tour – Macau”; and don’t miss miss the Communic Macau Expo 2013 if you are a fan of the latest electronic trends.

Cantonese Opera Performance 2013
Cantonese Opera performances are held annually to promote this traditional culture and art to the general public. This Saturday, the highlight performance is The Marriage of the Top Scholar, which poignantly recounts the love of the scholar Yu Fengsheng for the courtesan Hua Yanhong.
Date Saturday 29 June 2013
Time 19:45
Venue Cinema Alegria, Estrada do Repouso
Price MOP$20
Web http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/
information.php?rid=1738&language=3

 

 


 

Cantabile
The Macao Orchestra and Music Director Lü Jia welcome Spanish pianist Iván Martín in his Macao debut. Praised for his dexterity with “the subtle, noble beauty and exquisite tenderness of Chopin’s piano solos”, Martín will tackle Chopin’s brilliant and virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1, while the Macao Orchestra presents Mozart’s quintessential opera overture and Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 7 – a touching and sentimental homage dedicated to his homeland.
Date Saturday 29 June 2013
Time 20:00
Venue Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
Price MOP$80 to MOP$150
Web http://www.icm.gov.mo/OM/cn/season/
detail.aspx?id=4184

 


 

Tontos
A promising young gentleman Tou Iok Zhou was invited to teach at “Fools”. Upon reaching the village, Tou was surprised to find it was filled with foolish people (as the name of “Fools”). Throughout this tiresome teaching journey, Tou encountered a cute lady Chu Iok Si, from where he discovered the mystery behind those foolish behaviors. Don’t miss this play by the Macau Drama Society.
Date Friday 28 June to Saturday 29 June 2013
Time 20:00 (Friday); 15:00 and 20:00 (Saturday)
Venue Macao Cultural Centre
Price MOP $120
Web http://www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/
ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000828&c=en-us

 


 

Heritage Stroll
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a fascinating guided tour through the stone carvings of A-Ma Temple. The Cultural Literary Heritage Tour is an informative 90-minute journey offering an educational way to spend a Sunday morning.
Date Sunday 30 June
Time 10:00
Venue A-Ma Temple
Price Free
Web http://www.mhaa.org.mo

 

 


 

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

 

 


 

‘Horse’ Exhibition of Chinese Painting by Sun Haichen
Chinese artist Sun Haichen has lived and worked in the rolling grasslands of inner Mongolia for more than 30 years, where he has rendered numerous sketches of the small but powerful indigenous horse. In this exhibition, he will display more than 40 of his works for the first time in Macau.
Date Thursday 27 June to Saturday 29 June 2013
Time 10:00 to 19:00
Venue Exhibition Hall of UNESCO Centre of Macau, Alameda d’Assumpção NAPE
Price Free
Web http://portal.gov.mo/web/guest/
info_detail?infoid=202167

 


 

Feast of Na Tcha
The Na Tcha Ancient Temple located on Calcada das Verdades will hold a Prince Na Tcha Parade, starting from the temple and proceeding to Rua de São Domingos, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua dos Mercadores, Senado Square (for 30 minutes) and St. Domingos Square, before returning to the temple. This colorful parade is a fantastically fun way to spend the morning!
Date Tuesday 25 June 2013
Time 10:00
Venue Na Tcha Ancient Temple
Price Free
Web http://www.temple.mo

 

 


 

S.H.E Together Forever World Tour
Asia’s top female girl group continues their “Together Forever World Tour”, recalling precious memories by performing all of their enchanted songs from the past 12 years. Moreover, “TOGETHER” and “FOREVER” are the names of their two significant albums.
Date Saturday 29 June 2013
Time 20:00
Venue CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau
Price From MOP$380 to MOP$1480
Web http://www.cotaiticketing.com

 

 


 

Communic Macau Expo 2013
Macau’s largest ICT exhibition features over 160 exhibitors showcasing various intelligent electronic products and wireless network services. The main topics for this year’s event include cloud computing, telecommunication, mobile phone technology, outsourcing and internet networking.
Date Friday 28 June to Sunday 30 June 2013
Time 10:00 to 19:00
Venue Convention and Exhibition Centre, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Price Free
Web http://www.communicmacau.com

 

 


 

The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar – Military Science and Technology in Roman Republic
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

 

 


 

Hippie – J Lo Solo Exhibition
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.
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/

 

 


 

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

 

 


 

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 items 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

 

 


 

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

 

 


 

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 25
Wed 26
Thu 27
Fri 28
Sat 29
Sun 30
Mon 01
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)  
Feast of Na Tcha
(Na Tcha Ancient Temple)
10:00
Heritage Stroll
(A-Ma Temple)
10:00
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
Communic Macau Expo 2013
(Macau Fisherman’s Wharf)
10:00 to 19:00 10:00 to 19:00 10:00 to 19:00
‘Horse’ Exhibition of Chinese Painting by Sun Haichen
(UNESCO Centre of Macau)
10:00 to 19:00 10:00 to 19:00 10:00 to 19:00
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
Hippie – J Lo Solo Exhibition
(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
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
Transits – Photography exhibition and book launch
(Macau Cultural Centre Building)
18:30 18:30 18:30 18:30 18:30 18:30 18:30
Cantonese Opera Performance 2013
(Cinema Alegria, Estrada do Repouso)
19:45
Cantabile
(Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium)
20:00
S.H.E Together Forever World Tour
(CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau)
20:00
Tontos
(Macao Cultural Centre)
20:00 15:00, 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