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.
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.
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.
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 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. 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 Hakdong 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 is near Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 542-8003.
Yeoul's Gayageum Variety Show
Hoam Art Hall
Sept. 28
Yeoul is a Gayageum quartet that combines Korean traditional music with jazz, pop, rock and new age music. They will play traditional Gayageum pieces along with a joint session with a classical quartet and DJ remix. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.youngnipsum.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
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.
Saturday Concerts for 2007
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (Yeakdang)
Through Dec. 15
At five o'clock every Saturday, traditional musical and dance performances will be held to honor and remember the history and culture of Korea. Tickets cost from 8,000 won to 10,000 won. Visit www.ncktpa.go.kr or call (02) 580-3300. Located near exit 1 of Bangbae Station on subway line 2.
Come Quick Danger
Brain Factory
Through Oct.14
Artist Lee Woo-yeon showcases pieces that reinterpret images of war-- from basic violent instincts to large-scale conflicts--inspired by material that Lee came across at the War Memorial of Korea. Visit www.brainfactory.org
Korean Abstract Art Beginning With Lee Joon
Aram Nuri Art Gallery
Through Dec.2
The exhibition provides much to see with 70 abstract paintings sorted by painting style and period, 50 sketches by Lee during his journey around Europe as well as other media artworks. Visit www.artgy.or.kr
I Will Protect You
Songeun Gallery
Through Oct.3
Artist Uzine Park superimposes vivid colors on a pastel tone to draw an illusionary world in works at her solo exhibition. Call (02) 527-6282.
Roni Horn
Kukje Gallery
Through Oct.20
World-renowned artist Roni Horn showcases 20 pieces that represent his wide-range of artistic styles, including installation, photography and drawings, at his first solo exhibition in Asia. Visit www.kukje.org.
Wolf Kahn
Gallery Erl
Through Nov.3
Kahn, one of the most prominent masters of abstract expressionism alive, presents around 30 works with his trademark of abstract paintings touched with scenic imagery. Call (02) 516-7573.
Lee Bo-suk
Seoul Chosun Ilbo Museum
Through Oct.1
The veteran artist juxtaposes modern patterns with traditional Korean materials and methods, under the theme, ``Arirang-Hangeul (the Korean alphabet) 2007.''
Lucy and Her Time
Rodin Gallery
Through Nov.18
Japan-based installation artist Choi Jae-eun, explores the idea of time and existence by employing creative approaches in a solo exhibition in Korea for the first time in 14 years. Visit www.rodingallery.org.
Inter-View
Gallery The Space
Through Nov.11
The group of nine international artists engages with various mediums, starting from video, painting to sculpture or installation. Visit www.gallerythespace.co.kr
Techniques of Storytelling
Alternative Space LOOP, SSamzie Space
Through Sept.30
Six artists from Asia explore their memories through distinct and complex frames of thought. Visit www.galleryloop.com or www.ssamziespace.com.
Huh Dal-jae
Park Ryu Sook Gallery-Jeju
Through Oct. 28
Artist Huh, who paints in traditional East Asian style, presents images of various flowers. Visit www.parkryusookgallery.co.kr.
Lee Won-chul
Gallery Jinsun
Through Sept. 30
Lee investigates the boundary between the natural and artificial space, with a series of photographs of natural landscapes. Visit www.galleryjinsun.com.
Yokoo Tadanori Poster Exhibition
Zero One Design Center
This exhibition presents pop art posters designed by Yokoo Tadanori, touted as ``Japanese Andy Warhol,'' from the year 1965 to today. Visit www.zeroonecenter.com.
Lacquer painting
Andante Gallery
Through Sept. 29
Artist Kim Sun-hee holds a solo exhibition after two years of hiatus, presenting her paintings painted with lacquer on wood. Visit www.andante.or.kr.
Stone
two times thirteen gallery
This exhibition presents about 15 abstract stone sculpture works of New York-based Korean artist Han Yong-jin, who focuses on aesthetics of harmony and embrace. Visit www.2x13gallery.com.
Ode to the Earth
The Museum of Photography
Through Oct. 6
Johsel Namkung, who was born in Korea in 1919, settled in the United States via Japan and China as a successful art photographer after a career in classical music industry. His photographs show meditative beauty of the nature. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Rhapsody in Video
KBS New Hall
Through Dec. 30
This retrospective showcase of Nam June Paik, pioneer of video art, features 30 works of the artist displayed throughout on a total of 500 TV monitors. Visit www.kbsnamjunepaik.com.
Landscape of Korean Contemporary Photography
Seoul Museum of Art NamSeoul
Through Oct.28
This exhibition showcases 80 works from 22 photographers who represent the development of contemporary photography in Korea from 1960 to the present. Visit https://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr.
Ixtlan Stop
Arario Gallery
Through Nov.4
Artist Park Yoon-young investigates news-making cases that interest her, re-constructing them in her own unique space, dubbed Ixtlan. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr.
Wang Qingsong
PKM Gallery
About 16 latest works of first-generation Chinese photography artist Wang Qingsong, who is well known for his satirical take on both capitalism and communism, are on display. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Floating
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Oct. 7
Subtitled ``Art of New Generation in China,'' this exhibition is aimed at introducing 50 rising Chinese contemporary art talents marking the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Charge Your Imagination
Gyeonggido Museum of Art
Through Oct. 17
The exhibition is aimed to help viewers feel closer to contemporary art by displaying works from 28 artists combined with story-telling. Visit www.gma.or.kr.
Le Cirque en Majeste
Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
Through Oct. 31
About 90 photographic works by 17 prominent and promising artists themed on circus are on display. Visit www.daelimmuseum.org.
Les Nouveaux Pop
SOMA Museum of Art
This exhibition presents humorous pop art works from 10 international artists outside the United States, showing a less known side of the global art movement. Visit www.somamuseum.org.
Flash Cube
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Organized by Dutch guest curator Henk Slager, 59 pieces from 21 international artists explore the meaning of space through the means of photography. Visit www.leeum.org.
Great Habsburg Collectors
Nat'l Museum of Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
More than 60 pieces from great painting masters of the Renaissance and Baroque era are on display at this exhibition organized with the collection from Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Visit www.moca.go.kr/deoksugung.jsp.
Spirit of Africa
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
The chic museum located in South Gyeongsang Province houses a collection of ceramic wares from around the world. This exhibition presents adobe houses and other collections from Africa. Visit www.clayarch.org.
Musical Greek and Roman Mythology
Daehangno Art Hall Starcity
Learn Greek and Roman Mythology through an amusing musical. In this show, Zeus comes down to earth, and meets greedy King Midas and Narcissus who loves himself too much. Tickets are 15,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 457-7718. Located near exit 3 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Oh! My Sister
Theater Tree and Water
Through Nov. 4
``Kong-jwi, Pat-jwi,'' a Korean children's tale, is revamped into a modern story. Exciting tap-dance performed by Korean goblins will be a sight to see. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.treeandwater.com or call (02) 741-2124. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Sept. 29, 2007 Saturday (Soccer)
Gyeongnam vs. Jeju at 3:25 p.m.
Changwon Sports Complex
Ulsan vs. Suwon at 5:00 p.m.
Ulsan Munsu World Cup Stadium
Pohang vs. Gwangju at 7:00 p.m.
Pohang Steelyard Ground
Daegu vs. Jeonbuk at 7:00 p.m.
Daegu World Cup Stadium
Sept. 30, 2007 Sunday
Seoul vs. Busan at 3:00 p.m.
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Seongnam vs. Incheon at 7:00 p.m.
Tancheon Sports Complex
Jeonnam vs. Daejeon at 7:00 p.m.
Gwangyang Ground
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.