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. Don’t miss the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong exhibition in Macau Tower where you can see the legendary Anita Mui alongside a collection of her personal belongings; while the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour to Macau this Saturday.
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Evening Concert – The Flowers Beckon in Hakka Blues
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Taiwanese songstress Lo Sirong, who sang with Gomoteu and produced their album “The Flowers Beckon”, mixes folk, blues and Japanese Enka to produce her unique sound. Having recently taken top honors in the Top Ten Album category in the Chinese Music Awards, Sirong accompanies Gomoteu in Taipa’s romantic lakeside amphitheatre in an evening concert that is sure to enthral.
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| Date | Saturday 13 July 2013 |
| Time | 17:30 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Amphitheatre, Av. da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo |
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Macau and Henan Province Taoist Music Concert
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In this intriguing concert, the Macau Taoist Orchestra will collaborate with the Henan Province Taoist Orchestra, embracing the different styles of Taoist music originating from Macau and Henan. Taoist Ritual Music in Macau – listed as a National Intangible Cultural Legacy in 2011 – comprises music from the Zhengyi School and Quanzhen School. In addition to these classical Taoist music pieces, the Macau Taoist Orchestra will perform unique Taoist percussion melodies.
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| Date | Saturday 13 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre |
| Price | Free (please contact organizer) |
| Web | http://www.macaotaoist.org |
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Art Fair @ 5 Outubro Street
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| As part of the flourishing art scene in Macau and as an extension to the Dai Kai Art Fair, the Art Fair @ 5 Outubro Street staged in the environs of Hong Kung Temple gives visitors more opportunities to source creative products. Look for the Hong Kong and local indie artists’ booths for unique creations to buy and enjoy a variety of entertainment programs scheduled every month. | |
| Date | Saturday 13 July to Sunday 14 July 2013 |
| Time | 15:00 to 20:00 |
| Venue | Hong Kung Temple Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.iacm.gov.mo |
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Macau Awareness Campaign – Evening Tours in Portuguese Rhythm
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Visitors will led by trained guides as they start at Lilau Square and Luís de Camões Square to explore the Historic Centre of Macau whilst sharing folk legends about its ancient streets and “bringing the stones alive”. These tours are in Cantonese.
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| Date | Saturday 13 July to Sunday 14 July 2013 |
| Time | 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00 (duration 90 minutes) |
| Venue | Lilau Square and Luís de Camões Square |
| Price | Free (register online) |
| Web | http://www.mhaa.org.mo |
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16th Macau Book Carnival
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| This 10-day book carnival showcases an abundance of books, magazines and multimedia reading materials from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and overseas. Catch new book releases, seminars, workshops, portrait sketching, a magic show and lucky draw. | |
| Date | Friday 12 July to Sunday 21 July 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 21:30 |
| Venue | Macau Polytechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://whatson.macautourism.gov.mo/information.php?rid=1813 |
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“Inherit and carry forward the mission” – China famous Guqin
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Ghe Macao Guqin Research Institute presents a Conc
ert of the “Chinese Guqin heritors” – Li Xiang Ting, Guqin master and Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music; and Gong Yi, Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Composer Liu Chen Chen will arrange Teresa Teng’s song “Wish You a Long Life” for Guqin and Guzheng. Teacher Leong Tek Ka, President of the Macao Guqin Research Institute, will lead her Qin Zheng” students in a performance of this song at the opening of the concert. |
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| Date | Sunday 14 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Macao Culture Centre |
| Price | MOP$80 |
| Web | http://www.macauticket.com/ticketweb/ ProgramInfo.aspx?proCode=P-000871&c=en-us |
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The Harlem Globetrotters
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| The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour to CotaiArena. Macau audiences can look forward to an entertaining evening of laughs, ball handling wizardry and rim-rattling slam dunks with stars such as Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Handles Franklin, Cheese Chisholm and more. | |
| Date | Saturday 13 July 2013 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau. |
| Price | MOP$80 to MOP$580 |
| Web | http://www.venetianmacao.com/macau-shows/macau-events/harlem-globetrotters/ |
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Macau Franchise Expo 2013
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| The Macau Franchise Expo 2013 gathers together more than 100 franchisers, chain operators and branded products from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and China. See trade association leaders, enterprise investors, top management and experts from the field of franchise, brand agency will be invited as guest speakers to share their experience and strategies during the presentation.. | |
| Date | Friday 12 July to Sunday 14 July 2013 |
| Time | Fri 11:00 to 20:00 (trade only); Sat 11:00 to 20:00; Sun 11:00 to 18:00 |
| Venue | The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Hall A |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.mfe.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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Fun Fishing Boat Cruise
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| Want to have fun while helping a worthy cause? Embark upon this unique cruise at Doca da Ilha Verde where it will depart for the Inner Harbour, the Sai Van Bridge, Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and Kun Iam Statue before returning. Each cruise lasts about 90 minutes so visitors have plenty of time to appreciate the Inner Harbour and its traditional fishing culture, with each trip enriched by explanations about the hard and dangerous life of the fisherfolk. | |
| Date | Saturday 22 June to Sunday 28 July 2013 |
| Time | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 Saturdays and Sundays |
| Venue | Doca da Ilha Verde |
| Price | MOP$30 |
| Web | http://www.marine.gov.mo |
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Backyard – New Works by James Chu
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| One of Macau’s most prominent artists, designers and curators, James Chu has just launched his first local solo exhibition of the year. With the restorative atmosphere of a backyard increasingly difficult to find in modern society, Chu searches out the territory where the human spirit can fly. In this exhibition, the artist showcases his nine newest pieces, mainly in mixed media, with the sale of some of his works earmarked for ORBIS Macau and ANIMA Macau. | |
| Date | Saturday 8 June to Friday 19 July |
| Time | 12:00 to 19:00 (closed Sundays and public holidays) |
| Venue | Art for All Society 10/Fl., No. 52 Edificio da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National, Est. da Areia Preta |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.afamacau.com |
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Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion Exhibition
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| This exhibition – showcasing 24 exciting collections – presents the creative ingenuity of three Korean and local fashion designers. They have also added their regional specialties in some collections as an interactive window for fashion art education, different cultures and mutual communication. | |
| Date | Saturday 11 May to Wednesday 31 July 2013 |
| Time | 10:00 to 20:00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Venue | Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque |
| Price | Free |
| Web | http://www.macaofashiongallery.com |
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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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Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition
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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.
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| Date | Thursday 27 June to Sunday 11 August (closed on Mondays) |
| Time | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Venue | Macao Culture Centre |
| Price | MOP$5, free on Sundays and public holidays |
| Web | http://www.MAM.gov.mo |
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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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Hippie – J Lo Solo Exhibition
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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.
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| Date | Sa t 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/ |
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Fantasy World – Chinoiserie
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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.
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| 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 |
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Vanishing Techniques – Photographs of Jean Baudrillard
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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.
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| 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 |
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Napoleon and the Decorative Arts: Treasures of the Imperial Palaces
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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!
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| 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 |
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Pablo Reinoso – Living Sculpture
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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!
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| 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 |
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Macao Annual Visual Arts Exhibition – Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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
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| Fun Fishing Boat Cruise (Doca da Ilha Verde) |
09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | 09.30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 | |||||
| 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) | |
| 16th Macau Book Carnival (Macau Polytechnic Institute Multisport Pavilion ) |
10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | 10:00 to 21:30 | |||
| Korea & Macau Spring/Summer Fashion 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 | |
| Memories of Rice Paper – A Retrospective of Chui Tak Kei’s Artworks exhibition (Macao Culture Centre) |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Macau Franchise Expo 2013 (The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Hall A) |
11:00 to 20:00 (trade only) | 11:00 to 20:00 | 11:00 to 18:00 | ||||
| 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 |
| Backyard – New Works by James Chu (Art for All Society ) |
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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Art Fair @ 5 Outubro Street (Hong Kung Temple Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro) |
15:00 to 20:00 | 15:00 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 | ||
| Evening Concert – The Flowers Beckon in Hakka Blues (Amphitheatre, Av. da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa ) |
17:30 to 19:00 | ||||||
| Macau Awareness Campaign – Evening Tours in Portuguese Rhythm (Lilau Square and Luís de Camões Square) |
18:00, 18:30 and 19:00 | 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00 | |||||
| “Inherit and carry forward the mission” – China famous Guqin (Macau Cultural Centre) |
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| The Harlem Globetrotters (CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau) |
20:00 | ||||||
| Macau and Henan Province Taoist Music Concert (Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre ) |
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
