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What's on this week: Tue 4 June to Mon 10 June 2013

Written by Ben Blaschke

Welcome to “What’s on this week” – our weekly preview of the best events happening in and around Macau over the next seven days. With the 24th Macau Arts Festival winding down and Le French may now over, the schedule isn’t quite as hectic right now but that doesn’t mean there is any shortage of things to do if you feel like hitting the town. Classical music aficionados are spoiled for choice this week with both the Macao Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra performing while the Macau International Dragon Boat Races are a must-see.

The Philadelphia Orchestra 40th Anniversary Tour of China
The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first visit to China in 1973 with two special performances at the Venetian Theatre this weekend. Guest conductor Maestro Donald Runnicles – one of the world’s leading specialists on Wagner – will lead the Orchestra through a separate programme on each of the two nights.
Date Saturday 8 June to Sunday 9 June 2013
Time 19:45
Venue The Venetian Theatre
Price From MOP$100 to MOP$200
Web http://www.philorch.org/

 

 


 

2013 Macau International Dragon Boat Races
One of the most popular annual events on the Macau sporting calendar, the Macau International Dragon Boat Races attracts athletes from across the globe. Originally held in 2000, the three day festival continues to grow in popularity and will include 80 races this year. Will the Indonesian national team be able to defend their crown?
Date Saturday 8 June to Tuesday 11 June 2013
Time From 10:00
Venue Nam Van Lake
Price Free
Web http://www.sport.gov.mo/en/sites/dragonboat

 

 


 

Mapping: Made in Macao I and II
After the success of the show Encounters: Audiovisual Mapping on the Ruins of St. Paul’s two years ago, the Macau Arts Festival last year invited its creators back to hold three intensive Mapping Workshops to local students. Having now completed those workshops, the graduates have designed their own audiovisual mapping show titled Mapping: Made in Macao I and II. The spectacular show includes visual effects exploring two, three and even four dimensions.
Date Saturday 8 June
Time 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00
Venue Tap Seac Square, Mandarin’s House
Price Free
Web: http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/24/en/events/detail.aspx?oldid=1952

 

 


 

The Macao Orchestra
The Macao Orchestra pays tribute to the works of two classical giants – Haydn and his pupil Beethoven. With more than 100 symphonies to his name, Haydn is renowned as “Father of the Symphony” while Beethoven revolutionized the symphonic medium.
Date Saturday 8 June
Time 20:00
Venue Macao Tower Auditorium
Price From MOP$80 to MOP$150
Web http://www.icm.gov.mo/om/en/season/detail.aspx?oldid=1834

 

 


 

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 theor
y 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

 

 


 

CSI: The Experience
Want to be someone else for a day? Join the CSI: The Experience exhibition and see what it’s like to be a crime scene investigator!
Date Monday 1 April to Saturday 15 June 2013
Time 11:00 to 20:00 daily
Venue Caspian Ballroom, Level 4, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Sands Cotai Central
Price From MOP$120
Web www.sandscotaicentral.com/hotel-activities/csi

 

 


 

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

 

 


 

Macau-Macau
Discover the transformation of Macau through this exhibition featuring paintings, photos, videos and traditional Chinese ink drawings by local artists.
Date Now until Sunday 30 June
Time 24 hours
Venue 2/F Gallery, MGM Macau
Price Free
Web www.afamacau.com/EXHIBITION_XQ.ASPX?exhibition=288, www.mgmmacau.com/current-events

 

 


 

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 04
Wed 05
Thu 06
Fri 07
Sat 08
Sun 09
Mon 10

Macau-Macau
(MGM)

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours

24 hours
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)

 

2013 Macau International Dragon Boat Races
(Nam Van Lake )

From
10:00

From
10:00

From
10:00

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

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

CSI: The Experience
(Sheraton)

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

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 Philadelphia Orchestra 40th Anniversary Tour of China
(The Venetian Theatre )

19:45

 19:45

 

The Macao Orchestra
(Macao Tower Auditorium )
20:00

 

 

Mapping: Made in Macao I and II
(Tap Seac Square, Mandarin’s House)
20:00, 20:30 and 21:00

 

 

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