Classical Concerts Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra Sejong Center for the Performing Arts March 1 Chen Zuohuang conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and three brass players, trumpeter Gabor Tarkoevi, horn player Harn Xiao Ming and trombonist Olaf Ott. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (032) 438-7772. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Im Tae-kyung Concert Sejong Center for the Performing Arts March 8 Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung will give his first solo concert in Seoul. He will sing various songs from classic and musical numbers to pop and jazz. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Glinka Choir College Boys?Choir Sejong Center for the Performing Arts March 9 A boys' choir from Russia comes to Korea. The Glinka Choir College Boys' Choir will sing Rachmaninov's ``We Are Singing to You'' and Russian folk songs such as ``Yhe Dashing Troika is Rushing.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. London Philharmonic Orchestra in Seoul Sejong Center for the Performing Arts March 11 Led by Vladimir Jurowski, the London Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Korea. Korean pianist Paik Kun-woo and violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will play with the orchestra. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 200,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Seoul Arts Center March 25 Leading orchestra from Manchester, U.K., the BBC Philharmonic comes to Korea. They will play Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 with pianist Kim Sun-wook. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. La Traviata Seoul Arts Center March 2 Celebrating the 60th anniversary of opera in Korea, ``La Traviata'' is staged as a concertante performance at the Seoul Arts Center. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. John Holloway Baroque Violin Recital Hoam Art Hall March 21 British baroque violinist John Holloway comes to Korea. He is one of the top performers of the early classical music. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. I Musici Seoul Arts Center March 28-29 I Musici, an Italian chamber orchestra, performs in Korea. The orchestra will play their representative repertoire, Vivaldi's ``The Four Seasons.'' Tickets range from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 733-8370. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. La Traviata Sejong Center for the Performing Arts April 10-13 Verdi's opera ``La Traviata'' will be staged by the Seoul Metropolitan Opera Company. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Angela Hewitt LG Arts Center April 11-13 Bach-specialist, pianist Angela Hewitt plays ``Well-Tempered Clavier I & II,'' composed by Bach. This Canadian pianist was the Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Awards in 2006. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2. Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends LG Arts Center April 16 Pianist Julius Jeong-won Kim holds his third ``Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends'' concert. Pianist Noh Young-shim, singer Yangpa and more will appear. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.stompmusic.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2. Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert Seoul Arts Center Through April 10 Pianist Kim Yong-bae, together with other artists, has arranged a series of concerts to introduce the public to classical music. Concerts are on the second Thursday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. Tickets range from 20,000 won to 27,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Big Tickets Maroon 5 Live in Korea Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park March 7 American rock group Maroon 5 will give a concert performing their hit songs ``Harder to Breathe,'' ``This Love'' and ``She Will Be Loved.'' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. Backstreet Boys Live in Seoul Fencing Stadium, Olympic Park March 8 As a part of the ``Unbreakable'' tour, the Backstreet Boys visit Korea. The boy band will sing their hit numbers such as ``I Want It That Way'' and ``As Long As You Love Me.'' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 165,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. Celine Dion Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park March 18-19 One of the world's top artists, Celine Dion will give a concert in Korea. During the ``Taking Chances World Tour 2008,'' Dion will sing ``My Heart Will Go on'' and ``The Power of Love'' along with songs from her new album. Tickets cost from 75,000 won to 300,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. Museums Image of Joseon Palaces National Museum of Korea Through March 2 Pictures of the Joseon Kingdom palaces and others taken during Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945) are on display at the National Museum of Korea. The pictures are printed on gelatin dry plates. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2. White Tiger, Guardian Deity of West National Museum of Korea Through April 6 The exhibition shows various images of the baekho (white tiger) collected from Ssangyeongchong (Tomb of Double Columns), Suryeopchong (Tomb of Hunting Scene), and the Great Gangseo Tomb. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2. Jingdezhen Qingbai Porcelain: Beauty of Pure White Blooming in Blue National Museum of Korea Through April 13 The Asian Art Gallery showcases 75 items, including a Qingbai porcelain pillow recovered from the Sinan seabed. Qingbai porcelain, also known as shady blue porcelain, was one of the most favored types of pottery in China. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2. 100 National and Cultural Symbols National Folk Museum of Korea Through March 17 The exhibition provides a look at Korean culture through displays titled ``Touching the World,'' ``Creation of Color'' and ``Illumination'' by showcasing some 150 historical relics. Visit www.nfm.go.kr or call (02) 3704-3154. Located at Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3, exit 5. Journey to Korean Women's Culture Museum of Korean Embroidery Through March 5 The exhibition wraps up the 30-year history of the Museum of Korean Embroidery. It displays some 80 posters used at exhibitions both at home and abroad. Call (02) 515-5114. Located at Hakdong Station on subway line 7, exit 10. Dead Sea Scrolls Yongsan National Memorial Museum Through June 4 The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Birth of Christianity exhibits five genuine and three copied dead sea scrolls and some 800 other relics. Located at Samgakji Station, exits 1 and 11. Dance Song of Mermaid Arko Arts Theater Feb. 29-March 1 Kim Sun-hee Ballet performs it's own version of the classic ``The Little Mermaid.'' They have prepared a sealike stage with colorful costumes and diverse characters that will give the all time favorite classic story a bit of a twist. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3216-1185. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4. Sound Express Seoul Arts Center March 7-8 A top dance company in Korea, LDP Company presents their eighth performance, titled ``Sound Express,'' choreographed by Yoo Mi-na. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Nefes LG Arts Center March 13-16 Renowned German choreographer and dancer Pina Bausch's ``Nefes'' will grace the Korean stage. The exotic city of Istanbul is described on stage through the tender movements of dancers. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2. Giselle Universal Arts Center March 20-23 Universal Ballet Company presents the tragic love story of the innocent maiden Giselle. The company premiered ``Giselle'' in 1985 and it became one of the company's representative repertoires. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2204-1041. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5. Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy Hongik University B-Boy Theater Open Run With a reenergized cast and storyline, this entertaining story of a ballerina who falls hopelessly in love with the world of hip-hop is now on stage near Hongik Univ. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233. Break Out Break Out Theater Open Run Having drawn attention at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, Break Out now shows B-boy performances along with comedy. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.breakout.co.kr or call (02) 722-3995. Located near exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3 and 5. Pop & Jazz Raul Midon Baekam Art Hall March 5-6 Guitarist and singer/songwriter Raul Midon comes to Korea. Come listen to Midon's mixture of jazz, blues, R&B, and folk. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exit 8 of Samseong Station on subway line 2. Harry Connick Jr. & His Big Band Sejong Center for the Performing Arts March 13 Famous for the soundtrack of the movie ``When Harry Met Sally,'' Harry Connick Jr. will play romantic jazz music. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Toy Concert ``Thank You'' Olympic Hall, Olympic Park March 14-16 Listen to Toy, or You Hee-yeol's delicate ballads. He will sing songs from his latest album ``Thank You.'' Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 322-0014. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. Jun Je-duk White Day Concert Seongnam Arts Center March 13-15 Korea's first Jazz harmonica player, Jun Je-duk, is often compared to Stevie Wonder. Jun will perform in February with his unique sounds and musical techniques. The concert also includes tickets that provide wine, dinner and other gifts for couples that wish to celebrate the special day. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 65,000. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang subway line. Lena Park Concert ``Evergreen'' LG Arts Center March 26-30 R&B singer Lena Park gives a solo concert in March. She stepped up as a singer/songwriter and producer with her 6th album, ``Come to Where I Am.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2. Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park March 29-30 K-pop group Shinhwa celebrates their 10th anniversary through special concerts. They will sing songs from their previous albums and their ninth one, which will be released in late March. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. 2008 Jazz and City KT Art Hall Open Run Various jazz groups and soloists will perform everyday. Tickets cost 1,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Plays & Musicals Hairspray Chungmu Art Hall Through March 1 A big hit from Broadway, the musical Hairspray is now performing on the Korean stage. Music from the 1960s heats up the stage with unique characters including Tracy, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6. Radio Star Seoul Arts Center Through March 2 The hit movie ``Radio Star,'' directed by Lee Joon-ik, has been adapted for the stage. Comedian-turned-actor Jung Sung-wha will play the role of the generous manager while former rock singer Kim Da-hyun will be the top singer from the 1980s. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.mradiostar.com or call (02) 556-5910. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Nine LG Arts Center Through March 2 Based on Federico Fellini's autobiographical film ``9 1/2,'' this musical focuses on movie director Guido Contini's mid-life crisis. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2. Hamlet Theater Yong, National Museum of Korea Through April 5 Shakespeare's ``Hamlet'' has been transformed into a rock musical. Originally composed in the Czech language, this musical was a big hit on Broadway and had a successful Korean production last year. Now, it returns with a new director and actors. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.musicalhamlet.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4. Five Course Love Chungmu Art Hall Through April 27 In the musical ``Five Course Love,'' three actors play fifteen characters at five restaurants in one night. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6. Mamma Mia! Charlotte Theater Through May Musical ``Mamma Mia!,'' based on hit songs of ABBA, such as ``Dancing Queen'' and ``I Have A Dream,'' is currently in Korean production. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.mamma-mia.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8. Grease Dongsoong Art Center Open Run Return to Rydell High School in 1950s to see Danny and Sandy's love story with rock and roll music. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4. Finding Kim Jong-wook Daehangno Art Madang Open Run A woman looking for her first love, Kim Jong-wook, hires a man to find him for her. Watch to see how the story between them unravels. Tickets are 40,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.