Le Nuit Blanche
Cheongdam-dong
Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is introduced as a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances at its theater restaurant. World class DJs from all over the world are invited to perform at the club. Call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.lenuitblanche.com.
Underlounge Seoul
Hongdae or Hongik University Area
This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that's also to be found in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it's all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the open bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr.
Club M2
Hongdae
M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net.
Cafe Mou
Sinsa-dong
This cafe has a rich ethnic interior that mixes inspirations that its owner got from travels to such places as Morocco and France. Its menu is limited, but features desserts. It's located at the edge of Dosan Park. 650-9 Park View Building, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.
Club Heaven
Yeoksam-dong
Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Heaven is gaining a reputation as a clubber's paradise with star DJs and a celebrity clientele. Electronic music is the main menu, with laser light and paper confetti shows aplenty on the side. The club caters to partying at any hour of the night: the "main stage" on the first floor is open all night long until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level's "after stage" after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466.
Gachi
Apgujeong-dong
Salsa music enthusiasts can dance the night away here. The beat of salsa music will lead you to the club. To go to Gachi, get off at Apgujeong Line 3 and go out exit 5. After walking past six streets, look for Matilda Club and Bar on the seventh street and turn left and look for Gachi's red and white sign. Gachi is open from Mondays to Fridays 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday, 2 p.m.-12 a.m. Call (02) 540 7087.
St.102
This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. There are many Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae or call (02) 335-7166.
Moonyang Bar
This place is an Asian-inspired lounge on the third floor of a building on Parking Lot street in Hongdae area. The stone walls feature photographs and rusted steel plates cover the windows. This place is in Mapo at Seogyo-dong, 366-17. Call (02) 338-1523.
Rocky Mountain Tavern
Itaewon
A down-to-earth place, the club was started by a couple of Canadians. With a spacious, woody bar, the tavern is spread out on two floors. Find it on Itaewon's main drag across from the International Clinic. Located near exit 5 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6.
Naos Nova
A wine bar and restaurant with a design so stunning, that it was featured in several interior design magazines before its doors even opened to the public. Its location across from Namsan Park gives it a wonderful, cool atmosphere. Visit www.naosnova.com (448-120 Huam-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul) or call (02) 754-2202.
Funky Funky
This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, they feature funk, punk, rock, or pop. Funky Funky attracts an eclectic mix of people. Walk down to the alley with Club Tool on the corner and turn right. Visit clubff.cyworld.com.
Above
This medium-sized wine bar in the alley behind the Hamilton Hotel, is one of Itaewon's swankiest hangouts. The candlelight, tiled indoor pond and the designs on the door seem Moorish. Located at 19-25 Itaewon-dong store 22-ho. Call (02) 749-0717.
Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night starting at 7 p.m. up to 10 p.m. The place exudes an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere which is perfect for a romantic date. It is located on the street between the Hakdong intersection and the Galleria intersection in Apgujeong-dong. Call (02) 549-5490 or www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.
The Spot
If you like punk or alternative music, then you should hit The Spot. It is a live music venue located next to the playground near Hongik University. The Spot is a small basement bar, and it is a mainly standing room-only place. Visit www.clubspot.co.kr or call (02) 322-5956, (02) 3141-6876.
Casa Del Vino
This dark, intimate bar offers a great selection of wine, and it's a great place to chill out. It's near Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong.Call (02) 542-8003.
Platoon Kunsthalle
Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space where visitors can enjoy various facilities, including an event hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant. Open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. DJ nights on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Visit www.kunsthalle.com or www.platoon.org.
Folk Performances
The Korea House
Open Run
The Korea House will be holding a series of traditional performances. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. Each performance includes a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, subway lines 3 and 4.
Depiction of the Universe
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Nov. 29
"Depiction of the Universe" is a series of 24 works by artist Yoo Geun-ta다, who painted common, everyday landscapes. Using white powder and brushstrokes, he infused the paintings with a dreamlike quality. Savina Musuem of Contemporary Art is located near Anguk station line 3, exit 1. Visit www.savinamuseum.com.
Britto in Seoul
Opera Gallery Seoul
Through Dec. 6
Romero Britto, one of Pop Art's most famous figures, is holding a solo show in Seoul at Opera Gallery. The Brazil-born, Miami-based artist is known for his vividly colorful artworks and sculptures, which have been displayed at the Louvre in Paris, as well as Hyde Park in London and the JFK International Airport in New York. E-mail seoul@operagallery.com or call (02) 3446-0070.
Emerging Korean Artists in the World ― U.S.B.
Seoul Arts Center
Works by Korean artists from all over the world are gathered in this unique exhibition at the Seoul Arts Center. "U.S.B" stands for "Urban Nomadism," "Species of Singularity," and "Becoming Gestalt." Admission is 2,000 won for adults, 1,000 won for students. Visit www.sac.or.kr
Masks
Sungkok Art Museum
Through Dec. 31
Sungkok Art Museum is hosting a special exhibition "Masks," sponsored by the French Cultural Center. It features 100 works by 48 international artists, including Valerie Belin, Sophie Calle, Man Ray, Andy Warhol, Koo Bohn-chang and Oh Hein-kuhn. Visit www.sungkokmuseum.com or call (02) 737-8999.
Blur
Youngeun Museum
Through Dec. 13
Park Yong-sik is holding a solo exhibition, as part of the Youngeun Artist Project 2009-2010 relay exhibitions. Youngeun Museum is located in Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www. youngeunmuseum.org.
Min Jung-yeon Solo Exhibition
Gallery Kong
Paris-based artist Min Jung-yeon is showing her works in a solo show at Gallery Kong. Call (02) 738-7776 or e-mail info@gallerykong.com).Visit https://www.gallerykong.com/ex-minjungyeon.htm
Closed Door Room
Project Space
Through Dec. 11
Roh Choong-hyun is holding a solo exhibition at Project Space, Gwanhoon-dong. Visit www.sarubia.org or call (02) 733-0440.
Peppermint Candy: Contemporary Art from Korea in Seoul
National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea
Through Feb. 15
The National Museum of Contemporary Art originally organized this exhibition in 2007 to introduce contemporary Korean art to Chile and Argentina. It is now being held in Korea for the first time. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Nailed Nostalgia
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space is hosting an exhibition of works by artist Yoo Bong-sang. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.
Arario's Finest: Celebrating 20 years of Arario Gallery
Arario Gallery Cheonan
Through Dec. 10
To celebrate Arario Gallery's 20th anniversary, a special exhibition features works by renowned artist Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke, Neo Rauch, Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, Damien Hirst and Keith Haring. Tickets are 3,000 won for adults and 2,000 won for students. Arario Gallery is located near the Cheonan Bus Terminal, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. Call (041)551-5100. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr
Unlatching Time & Space
Arko Art Center
Through Dec. 2
Arko Art Center chose Kim Hong-joo for its Korean representative artist exhibition. Kim continues "to raise fundamental questions on painting through incessant experiments in 'unlatching time and space'." Arko Art Center is located in Daehangro, near Hyehwa Station Line 4. Visit www.arkoartcenter.or.kr or call (02) 760-4602.
Korea Now
Gallery Sangsangmadang
Through Dec. 9
Gallery Sangsangmadang, located in Hongdae, is holding a solo exhibition of works by artist Sun Mu, who fled North Korea. Visit www.sangsangmadang.com or call (02) 330-6223.
Kim Jung-ah 6th Solo Exhibition
KT Gallery
Kim Jung-ah capture the love and happiness of a young bride in paintings on display at KT Gallery, located at KT Art Hall in Gwanghwamun.
Ahn Jung-geun Exhibition
Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through Jan. 24
"Peace Beyond Independence" is the theme of this special calligraphy exhibition focusing on patriot Ahn Jung-geun. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ahn's assassination of the first Japanese resident-general of Korea, Hirobumi Ito, on Oct. 26, 1909, in China. The exhibition is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Visit www.sac.or.kr.
House in Your Head by Randi & Katrine
Gallery Factory
Danish artist duo Randi & Katrine are fascinated by houses not just as a "framework around life, but also a picture of life, which takes place inside it." For their exhibition in Seoul, they will physically transform Gallery Factory's two-story building, giving it a new face. e-mail galleryfactory@gmail.com or visit www.factory483.org.
Another Boring Day
One and J Gallery
Through Dec. 5
Rising Korean artist Kwon Kyung-hwan is holding a solo show at One and J Gallery. Visit www.oneandj.com or call (02) 745-1644.
New Environments
Gallery Em
U.S.-based artists Amy Chan and Jin Lee collaborated to create new works for this joint exhibition at Gallery Em, Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.galleryem.co.kr or call (02) 544-8145.
Martin Creed
Art Sonje Center
Through Feb. 12
Turner Prize-winning British conceptual artist Martin Creed is holding a three-month long exhibition at Art Sonje Center. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.artsonge.org/asc or call 02-733-8945.
Architectural Ceramic Now & New
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through Feb. 7
The Clayarch Gimhae Museum, located in South Gyeongsang Province, is holding its 8th Architectural Ceramic Exhibition. Participating artists include Song Jun-gyu, Hilde Angel Danielsen, Lee Jong-geun and Johannes Pfeiffer. Visit www.clayarch.org or call (055) 340-7000.
Drawings
Kukje Gallery
Through Nov. 22
Drawings of the late abstract expressionist artist Joan Mitchell are the focus of this exhibition at Kukje Gallery, Sogyeok-dong, Jongno, Seoul. Visit www.kukjegallery.com.
Retrospective of Bae Bien-U
National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace
A retrospective of works by renowned artist Bae Bien-U is being held at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace, downtown Seoul. Bae is known for his black-and-white nature photography, particularly those featuring pine trees and groves around Korea.
Kim Ho-deuk
Cyan Museum of Art
Through March 28
The solo show of Daegu-based artist Kim Ho-deuk is being held at Cyan Museum of Art, Hwasan-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org.
Groupe Novembre: Paris-Seoul
The Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through Nov. 21
Photographs by Monique Cabasso, Chong Jae-kyoo, Xavier Lucchesi, Olivier Perrot, Martial Verdier and Salvatore Puglia are on display at the Museum of Photography, Seoul. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
European 9 Artists
Seoul C T Gallery
Seoul C T Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is featuring artwork by European artists Max Uhlig, Ivo Lucas, James Larsen, Jorg W. Schirmer, Lucia Dellefant, Martin Herler, Ramon Lombart, Anton Petz and Titus Lerner. Call (02) 540-4408 or e-mail info@seoulctgallery.com.
Poetic Art of Colors - Light of Heart
Yongeun Museum of Contemporary Art
Artist Bang Hai-ja is holding a solo exhibition at the Yongeun Museum of Art. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org or call (031) 761-0137.
City―net Asia 2009
Seoul Museum of Art
This biennial exhibition introduces works of art by Asian artists. Curators from Seoul Museum of Art, Istanbul Modern, Tokyo's Mori Art Museum and Beijing's Today Art Museum organized this exhibition. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or call (02) 2124-8800.
Family Musical 'The Wizard of Oz'
Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 16-28
"The Wizard of Oz" musical takes the iconic movie's essence and performs it live. Watch as Dorothy goes to Oz to face the Wicked Witch of the West with the help of her friends. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)399-1772. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Musical 'Hello, Mozart'
Coex Art Hall
Through Nov. 30
This musical is designed to educate children about classical music through Mozart. The show delivers basic knowledge about operas and the gifted musician through an adventurous story in which characters meet Mozart, who gives a quiz to the audience to encourage their participation. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 416-1130. Located near exit 5 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Basketball
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Ulsan Mobis vs. KT&G Kites
Ulsan Dongcheon Stadium at 3 p.m.
SK Knights vs. LG Sakers
Jamsil Student Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
Samsung Thunders vs. KCC Egis
Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
Dongbu Promy vs. Daegu Orions
Wonju Chiak Stadium at 3 p.m.
ET Land Elephants vs. KT&G Kites
Incheon Samsan Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
KT Sonic Boom vs. SK Knights
Busan Sajik Stadium at 5 p.m.
Gwacheon Seoul Race Track
The Gwacheon Seoul Race Track holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. Get off at Seoul Racecourse Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02)509-1114 or visit at www.kra.co.kr.