What’s on this week: Tue 30 July to Mon 5 August 2013

Jim Yan brings to life the character he plays on his Hong Kong Commercial Radio 2 drama, Chiu Yim Keung, to life in front of a Macau audience for the first time. Chiu is an ordinary office boy who always wants to be a superstar. Don’t miss this hilarious and socially-conscious stand-up comedy.

It’s a comprehensive exhibition from Taiwan, China Continental and Macao specialty foods including baking, food, souvenirs, drinks, tea and coffee. The 120 exhibitors includes 80 exhibitors from Taiwan and will bring Taiwan’s agricultural products as well as famous souvenirs including pineapple cakes, sun cakes, fruits and a famous Taiwanese snacks booth. Do not miss this if you love Taiwanese food!

As an important platform for economic and trade co-operation, the 2013 Guangdong and Macao Branded Products Fair (2013 GMBPF) showcases branded products from the two regions and creates business opportunities for enterprises through a series of activities, including business matching sessions, negotiations and economic and trade presentations. The GMBPF has been successfully held over the past four years and has attracted a large number of visitors each year. Last year’s event attracted 136,000 visitors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!