Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

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 club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers are 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 has the hard job of 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 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 the 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.

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.

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.

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: make a right at Seven Eleven, 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 the salsa music will lead you to the club. To go to Gachi, get off at Apgujeong Line 3 and go out exit 5. Walk past six streets, and look for Matilda Club and Bar on the seventh street. 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 barand it is mainly a stand-up bar. 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

Folk Performances

The Korea House

Open run

The Korea House holds 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 on 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.

Art Exhibitions

Kim Tschang-yeul

Gallery Hyundai

Through Nov.11

The Paris-based veteran Korean artist will hold a solo exhibition featuring his newly released works that show fresh versions of his trademark ``Water drops.'' Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Treasure of Opera Gallery: Masterpieces & Contemporary

Opera Gallery

Through Dec.5

This exhibition is the grand opening of the gallery, and it features just as grand a selection of masterpieces, including well-known pieces of legendary artists Picasso, Chagall and Monet, allowing art-goers to enjoy a taste of art that would normally only be available at top art museums. Visit www.operagallery.com.

Sol LeWitt

Juliana Gallery

Through Nov.20

In honor of Sol LeWitt, a master of minimalist and conceptual art who passed away earlier this year, this exhibition showcases works of the artist, together with 10 other distinguished artists including Josef Albers, Andy Warhol and Jean Miro. Visit www.julianagallery.com.

Restless Hand, Wandering Mind

SOMA Museum of Art

Through Jan.6

Three established artists each with distinctive art styles recreate their studios in this exhibition allowing museum-goers to freshly experience the process of creating contemporary art. Visit www.somamuseum.org.

25th Anniversary Exhibition

Kukje Gallery

Through Nov.5

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the gallery presents a group exhibition featuring 16 of contemporary art's most important international artists whose works it has exhibited over the years, including artists like Joan Mitchell, Anish Kapoor and Willem de Kooning. Visit www.kukje.org or call (02) 733-8449.

Tomorrow

Kumho Museum of Art/Artsonje Center

Through Nov.4/Dec.2

The two art centers present the hope and vision of our future through contemporary art works of 32 noted artists from 14 countries, covering a wide variety of genres including installation, photography and performance art. Call (02) 739-7067-8.

Kim Ji-won

PKM Gallery

The solo show features 20 pieces of the artist's work, including his cockscomb series and plane series, as he paints ordinary yet symbolic objects to investigate the inconsistent desire of human beings. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Charles Sandison

Paik Hae-young Gallery

Through Nov.15

The Scottish media artist holds a solo exhibition in Korea with data projection and installation works which consist of ``text'' images generated by self-produced computer software. Visit www.paikhygallery.com.

The Eco-Echo~Body

Arko Art Center

This solo exhibition of veteran artist Lee Bann, who is well-known for his works on the DMZ, provides an overall view of Lee's art, from the 1970s to his recent pieces as he returns to center of the art world after 20 years. Visit www.arko.or.kr.

Korean Abstract Art Beginning With Lee Joon

Aram Nuri Art Gallery

Through Dec.2

This retrospective 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.

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.

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 her a solo exhibition in Korea for the first time in 14 years. Visit www.rodingallery.org.

Inter-View

Gallery The Space

The group exhibition of nine international artists seems to have no connecting theme - but such inconsistency is precisely it. The artists engage with various mediums, starting from video, painting to sculpture or installation. Visit www.gallerythespace.co.kr.

Void in Korean Art

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

Through Jan. 27

An extensive collection of artwork, from old Korean artifacts, porcelain and paintings to modern contemporary works, bring out the meaning of ``void'' as they are presented in a common space under three subtopics - nature, freedom and imagination. Visit www.leeum.org.

Exhibition of Prints from the Masters

Gallery Doll, Gallery Jinsun

Through Nov.26

This exhibition presents prints by world renowned artists, allowing art-goers a view at the history of print art starting from classic to contemporary prints. Split into two parts - rare prints (Oct.31-Nov.12) and prints of the 20th century (Nov.14-26) - these feature artists such as Renoir, Matisse, Picasso and much more. Visit www.jinsunart.com.

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.

Ross Bleckner

Cais Gallery

Through Nov.9

The well-known artist's ``Meditation'' series of abstract art portrays themes such as loss and nihility through flowers. This is his first solo exhibition in Seoul. Visit www.caisgallery.com.

All Light! All Right?

Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum

Through Nov.28

This year's fourth exhibition in a series of life-style design provides a new perspective on ``light'' by showing the infinite number of ways that light can be transformed to create artistic spaces and artwork.

Description in Korean Art

Ho-Am Art Museum

Through Mar.2

This theme exhibition represents Korean traditional works with inscriptions showing their beauty and significance in Korean culture. Visit www.hoammuseum.org.

Rhapsody in Video

KBS New Hall

Through Dec. 30

This retrospective showcase of Nam June Paik, the pioneer of video art, features a total of 100 pieces including 30 middle-and full-sized works displayed on a total of 500 TV monitors. Visit www.namjune.kbs.co.kr.

Herbstapfel

Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul

Through Nov. 10

Artist Kim Heryun holds a solo exhibition with around 20 pieces permeated by a black tone in her new series themed ``autumn apple,'' as she creates the taste, smell and overall image of the fruit through her work. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.

City-net Asia 2007

Seoul Museum of Art

Sixty artists from cities in Seoul, Japan, China and Singapore bring forth 200 pieces of art at this exhibition that examines Asian art in the contemporary age through issues of the various cities. Visit https://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr.

Imagery Play

In this group exhibition, 14 artists from Korea, China, Japan and Europe display each of their distinctive methods of interpreting and creating images in painting, drawing, print, video and installation. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

The Sun: Noguchi Rika

Mongin Art Center

In this series, the Japanese artist photographs scenes from daily life, such as the sun and the sky, adopting a unique perspective. Visit www.mongin.org.

Movement, Contingency and Community

Gallery 27

Through Nov.12

The group exhibition attempts to approach the possibility of a more transcendent community with pieces created by seven rising artists. Visit www.kaywon.ac.kr.

Port of Entry

Gaain Gallery

The solo exhibition of artist Cheon Kwang-yup features bright and vibrant forms of mixed media on aluminum panels. Call (02) 394-3631.

Kids

Fantasy Wizard of OZ

Broad Hall

Nov. 3 -18

The Wizard of OZ becomes a children's musical with an invigorated storyline. See what happens to Dorothy and her friends with the Wicked Witch of the West and OZ. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Omokgyo Station on subway line 5.

Oh! My Sister

Theater Tree and Water

Through Nov. 4

``Kong-jwi, Pat-jwi,'' a Korean children's tale, is revamped into a modern family story. 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.

Sports Games

Nov. 3, 2007 Saturday (Basketball)

KCC Egis vs. SK Knights at 3:00 p.m.

Jeonju Indoor Stadium

Orions vs. KTF MagicWings at 3:00 p.m.

Daegu Indoor Stadium

Mobis Phoebus vs. ET Land Black Slamer at 3:00 p.m.

Ulsam Dongchun Gymnasium

Nov. 4, 2007 Sunday

Samsung Thunders vs. Dongbu Promy at 3:00 p.m.

Jamsil Indoor Stadium

KT&G Kites vs. Mobis Phoebus at 3:00 p.m.

Anyang Indoor Stadium

SK Knights vs. LG Sakers at 5:00 p.m.

Jamsil Student Indoor Stadium

Orions vs. ET Land Black Slamer at 5:00 p.m.

Horseracing

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.