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 play “Farewell, My Little Prince” provides tremendous interaction with the audience and coordinated scene-song performance which make the structure of the play more complete and influential. Furthermore, what chemical reaction will take place when Grasshopper encounters soft and hard? The Grasshopper VS Softhard Concert in Macao at the Venetian will provide the answer!
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Feast of the Wealth God
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| The Feast of the Wealth God features lion dances and martial arts performances in front of the 200-year old Lin Kai Temple – is dedicated to the bodhisattvas (enlightenment beings) and involves gifting small ingots to residents and visitors in the San Kio District | |
| Date | Wednesday 28 August 2013 |
| Time | 17:00 to 18:30 |
| Venue | Lin Kai Temple |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.temple.mo/?index.php&lang=en |
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Beauties of Myanmar – Burmese Contemporary Art Exhibition
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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.
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| 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 |
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Denis Murrell @ Signum 2013
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| 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 |
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The Thai Impression – 4 Printmaking Masters’ Works
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| 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 |
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Grasshopper VS Softhard Concert in Macao
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| After entering the showbiz scene in Hong Kong in the 1980s, Grasshopper and Softhard joined hands for the first time in 2012 to stage the Grasshopper VS Softhard Concert in Hong Kong. Its 12 successful performances made the concert one of the year’s hit shows and now brings its light-hearted jokes and hit tunes re-written with humorous lyrics to a Macau audience for the first time. | |
| Date | Saturday 31 August 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Cotai Arena |
| Price | From MOP$280 to MOP$880 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/grasshopper/ |
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Farewell, My Little Prince
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| The original script named “Day I Met the Prince” was written by Asian play master Guo Baokun. His idea came from the famous French fable novel “The Little Prince” which encourages the child to search bravely while the adult maintains the courage and rigidity of childhood days through the dramatic art. In the show “Farewell, My Little Prince”, the audience will take on some of the roles to help the little prince find the secret to protect the rose. This play is full of rich imagination while the full of beauty and significance of the dialog will infect the mind of everyone. | |
| Date | Saturday 31 August 2013 |
| Time | 15:00 and 20:00 |
| Venue | Centro Cultural Macau P.A. |
| Price | MOP$80 to MOP$120 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb/ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000902&c=en-us |
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Broadway Musical “The Addams Family”
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| There is nothing like a great Broadway hit for an exciting summer – even moreso when it happens to include a visit from the most famous scary bunch of characters of all time. The Addams Family is coming to town for a magnificently macabre and humorous musical that will leave everyone truly ecstatic! | |
| Date | Friday 23 August to Thursday 5 September 2013 |
| Time | 15:00 and 20:00 |
| Venue | Macao Cultural Centre G.A. |
| Price | MOP$150 to MOP$480 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000824&c=en-us |
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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 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 |
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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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“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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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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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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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 27 |
Wed 28 |
Thu 29 |
Fri 30 |
Sat 31 |
Sun 01 |
Mon 02 |
| “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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Farewell, My Little Prince (Centro Cultural Macau P.A. ) |
15:00 and 20:00 | ||||||
| Sun Never Left – Public Art Performance (Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District) |
15:00 to 18:00 | 15:00 to 18:00 | |||||
| Broadway Musical “The Addams Family” (Macao Cultural Centre G.A.) |
15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | 15:00 and 20:00 | |
| Cultural Activities in Coloane Square (Eduardo Marques Square) |
15:30 to 17:00 | ||||||
| Feast of the Wealth God (Lin Kai Temple) |
17:00 to 18:30 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Grasshopper VS Softhard Concert in Macao (Cotai Arena) |
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
