Clubs, Traditional, Art Exhibitions & Sports Game
CLUBS
Club Garden
Apgujeong-dong
The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr.
Club Evans
Hongdae or Hongik University area
This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com.
Club Caliente
Itaewon
The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484
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.
St.102
This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. There are many Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball hats turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae or call (02) 335-7166.
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.
Moonyang Bar
This place is an Asian-inspired lounge on the third floor of a building on Parking Lot street in Hongdae. The stone walls feature photographs and rusted steel plates cover the windows. Call (02) 338-1523.
Rocky Mountain Tavern
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 that was featured in several interior design magazines before it's doors even opened to the public. Its location across from Namsan Park gives it a wonderful atmosphere. Visit www.naosnova.com 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. To get there: With your back to US 66 make a right, 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 Hak-dong intersection and the Galleria intersection in Apgujeong-dong. Call (02) 549-5490 or www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.
Gachi
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 Apkujoung 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
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
Cheongdam-dong
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.
TRADITIONAL
Traditional Wedding Ceremony
South Insa Courtyard
Through June, September-October
The Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties of Korea presents a reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. No performances on Mondays through Wednesdays and none in July and August. Free of charge. Visit www.fpcp.or.kr/fpcp/ or call (02) 566-6300. The Southern Insa Courtyard is located near the entrance to Insa-dong from Jongno.
Folk Performance
The Korea House
Open Run
The Korea House will hold traditional performances in an open run. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. There are 156 seats available every night and each performance is accompanied with a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4.
Presidential Guards of Honor
Courtyard in front of the Cheong Wa Dae
Through June 29, Oct. 12 - Nov. 30
The guards who watch over the presidential mansion will showcase their traditions and customs. No fee. Performances every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the courtyard situated in front of Cheong Wa Dae. Visit www.pss.go.kr. Located near exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Weather Forecast
Seoul Museum of Art
Through July 1
Some 50 works from 17 artists, who were the first to try the one-year artist residency program at Nanji Art Studio, are on display. The artists are all under 40. Visit www.seoulmoa.org.
Beyond the Border
Mokkumto Gallery
Through June 6
Six artists challenge the traditional notion of painting and photography with hyper-real paintings and photography with pictorial composition. Visit www.mokkumto.com.
Indian Color
Keumsan Gallery
Through June 3
The exhibition presents an overview of contemporary Indian art, which has been rising on the global art scene along with its counterpart from China. Three separate spaces display the artworks from 10 contemporary Indian artists with a distinctive Indian hue. Visit www.keumsan.org.
Jean-Marc Bustamante
Park Ryu-sook Gallery
Through May 31
The gallery has brought 20 of the latest works of photography, painting and sculpture from noted French artist Jean-Marc Bustamante, who was also featured in the French Pavilion of the 2003 Venice Biennale. Visit www.parkryusookgallery.co.kr.
Memory Unforgettable
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through July 15
German artist Georg Baselitz's 41 pieces from his "Russian paintings" series present upside-down images of reworked Russian art pieces the East German-born artist saw while growing up. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Daily Drawing Diary
Miccle
Through May 23
Miccle, an alternative gallery and artist's space, presents artist Chun Jimin's solo exhibition as the third in the series, "Who are the freshmen?" Visit www.miccle.com.
Contemporary Korean Sculpture
Manas Art Center
Through June 30
The former Gallery Agio re-opened after re-modeling under the name Manas Art Center. To mark the opening, the center presents a collective exhibition of 29 Korean sculptors. Kim Seung-hwan's solo exhibition "Investigation of Eternity" takes place in the new building. Visit www.manas.co.kr.
I'm OK, You're OK
Mongin Art Center
Recent paintings, furniture sculptures and wall paintings by Swiss artist John M Armleder are on display in an exhibition to mark the center's opening. Some 20 works of European artists selected by Armleder are also presented in the "At Home in the Universe" exhibition. Call (02) 736-1447-8.
Sound Art 101
Ssamzie Space
Through June 17
This exhibition deals with sound, the common denominator of both contemporary electronic music and multi-media installation works in the field of visual art. Visit www.ssamziespace.com.
From Paris to Daejeon
UngnoLee Museum
Through August 26
Marking the opening of a museum dedicated to Lee Ung-no (1905-1989), this exhibition presents some 50 works of the master artist. Visit www.ungnolee-museum.daejeon.kr.
Kim Soo-kang
Gallery Kong
Through May 27
Artist Kim Soo-kang has presented soothing analogue images of small objects found in daily life with her photographs using gum-bichromate prints. This exhibition marks the publication of a book cataloging her photographs from the last decade. Visit www.gallerykong.com.
Cracks of the Ground
Park Soo-keun Museum
Artist Kang Shin-young tries to shape out ponds with his stainless steel sculptures that resemble leaves floating on water. Visit www.parksookeun.or.kr.
Ci Kim
Arario Gallery
Ci Kim, owner of Arario Gallery who is also known as a bigwig collector in the art market, shows his artistic side in this solo exhibition. Visit www.arariogallery.com.
Bitmap
Gallery Loop
Through May 22
Bitmap 2007 is an international digital photo project organized by HP Korea. The show features works from four international artists from three different countries--Russia, China, and South Korea, aimed at tackling issues related to digital photography. Call (02) 3141-1377.
Louise Bourgeois: Abstraction
Kukje Gallery
Through June 29
The Kukje Gallery celebrates its 25th anniversary with a retrospective on Louise Bourgeois, a Paris-born artist influenced by surrealism and abstract expressionism. Visit www.kukjegallery.com.
Spirit of Africa
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through Sept. 30
This chic museum in South Gyegonsang Provices presents an exhibition that shows adobe houses and other collections from Africa. Visit www.clayarch.org.
Slightly Out of Focus
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through May 26
Robert Capa (1913-1954) is a legendary photojournalist known for his up-close recordings of war. About 140 photographs of the Spanish Civil War and World War II, as well as his personal life are on display at the exhibition. Visit www.robertcapa.co.kr.
Over and Over
Kim Chong-young Sculpture Museum
Through July 5
Sculptor Park So-young has installed green objects made of imitation leaves, wood and mirrors, extending the meaning of sculpture. Visit www.kimchongyoung.org.
Traditional Garden in Korean Art
Hoam Art Museum
Through Sept. 2
Koreans prefer to create their gardens in harmony with their surroundings, rather than artificially decorate them. Such characteristics are revealed in 41 paintings that feature traditional Korean gardens in this exhibition. Visit www.hoammusuem.org.
Beauty of Simple Everyday Lives
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
Through June 20
Everyday items made with traditional Korean paper are on display. They belong to a collection of Kim Kyung, a pioneer in Korean paper craft. Visit museum.sookmyung.ac.kr.
Cinderella & Little Red Riding Hood
Neverland Picture Book Museum
About 190 illustrated books on Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, collected over 300 years, in cooperation with the Musashino Art University in Japan, are on display. Located in Heyri, Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 948-6685.
Maggie & Jerry
The Museum of Photography
Through June 9
The museum, run by the Hanmi Foundation of Arts and Culture, holds a massive retrospective of American photographer Jerry N. Uelsmann and his wife, Maggie Taylor. The exhibition also features 10 works themed on Korea. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Andy Warhol Factory
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Through June 10
A massive retrospective of Andy Warhol features about 200 works--silkscreen prints, paintings, photographs and films. Visit www.leeum.org.
Reconstruction of Masterpieces
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Masterpieces of art history are re-interpreted and re-created by 20 Korean contemporary artists in a witty yet critical way. Located near Anguk Station on subway line No. 3. Visit www.savinamuseum.com.
KIDS
Glass Slipper
Naru Arts Center
June 5-6
Performed by the Jo Seung-mi Ballet Company, the story of Cinderella is told through comedy and ballet. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.naruarts.co.kr or call (02) 2049-4705. Located near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway line 2.
Little Dragon
LATT Children's Theatre
The first English children's musical to have been performed in Korea is back for a third encore performance. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Performances from Friday to Sunday only. Visit www.LattCT.com or call (02) 5600-999. Located near exit 5 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.
Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show
Olympic Park (Fencing Stadium)
June 16-24
Mickey is joined by Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Snow White, Cinderella, and many more to bring a show filled with Disney magic, dance, and songs. No performance on Mondays through Wednesdays. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
NANTA Performance
Woolim Chungdam Theatre
Nanta's non-verbal performance of life inside a kitchen with the familiar and awesome sounds of Korean rhythm and tempo is on stage. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit wl.pmcproduction.co.kr or call (02) 3444-4162~3. Located near exit 4 of Gangnam-gu Office Station on subway line 7.
Seoul Land
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province
The theme park has more than 50 rides, including Sky-X, Black Hole 2000 and Haunted House. Call (02) 504-0011 (ext.295, 296 for foreigners) or visit www.seoulland.co.kr. Located near Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
SPORTS GAMES
Sat 05/19
Gwangju vs. Pohang 3:00 p.m. Gwangju World Cup Stadium
Suwon vs. Ulsan 5:00 p.m. Suwon World Cup Stadium
Incheon vs. Seongnam 7:00 p.m. Incheon Munhak Stadium
Jeju vs. Gyeongnam 7:00 p.m. Jeju World Cup Stadium
Daejeon vs. Jeonnam 3:00 p.m. Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Sun 05/20
Busan vs. Seoul 3:00 p.m. Busan World Cup Stadium
Jeonbuk vs. Daegu 6:00 p.m. Jeonju World Cup Stadium