Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games
Clubs
Club Garden
Apgujeong-dong
Club 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 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 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 Sokyo-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 3 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6.
Naos Nova
A wine bar and restaurant with a design so stunning 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 ecelectic mix of people. To get there: 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 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.
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 mainly standing room-only. 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 Performance
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.
Art Exhibitions
Metamorphose De L'ame
Opera Gallery
On-going
Opera Gallery is presenting the art works of exciting French artists Jean-Francois Larrieu, Mauro Corda and Jean-Pierre Roc-Roussey. Visitors can see the multi-layered paintings of Larrieu, the strong sculptures of Corda and lively paintings of Roc-Roussey. Visit www.operagallery.com or call (02) 3446-0070.
Word by Word
Two Times Thirteen Gallery
Through May 31
Chinese-American artist Bing Lee is known for his distinctive pictographs, inspired by Chinese script. Visit www.2x13gallery.com or call (02) 547-6213.
In through the out door
Kukje Gallery
Through May 19
Artist Gimhongsok's works are a mix of photos, video, installation pieces and performances. Among those on display are ``One and Three Friends,'' and ``The Talk.'' Call (02) 735-8449.
Dazed and Painted
Seomi&Tuus Gallery
Through May 15
Nine young artists, such as Kho Hak-beom, Kim So-yeon, Roh Choong-hyun and Park Ji-na are holding a group exhibition at Seomi&Tuus Gallery. Visit www.seomituus.com or call (02) 511-7305.
International Young Artists' Spring Art Show
Space C*Coreana Art & Culture Complex
Through June 8
Vibrant art works by young artists from all over the world can be seen at this group exhibition. Admission is 3,000 won. Visit www.spacec.co.kr or call (02) 547-9177.
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Artsonje Museum Gyeongju
Through August 17
Artist Bae Jung-wan's exhibition explores ``how vinyl and swans spiral our memories and dreams." Admission is 3,000 won. Visit artsonje.org or call (054) 745-7075.
Nobuo Sekine
Pyo Gallery Seoul
Through May 13
Celebrated Japanese sculptor Nobuo Sekine is holding a solo exhibition at Pyo Gallery Seoul. Sekine is also known for his environmental installation art works. Visit www.pyoart.com or call (02) 543-7337.
Emerging 8
Ssamzie Space
Ssamzie Space Emerging 8 series is a platform for young, rising artists to showcase their works. Artists Kim Si-nae, Rohwa Jeong and Ryu Hyun-mi explore the dilemma of society and human relationships. Visit www.ssamziespace.com.
Kim Sang-young
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Through May 4
Korean artist Kim Sang-young will hold an exhibition at Michael Schultz Gallery. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr or call (02) 546-7955.
Gray Room Spread
Through May 3
Artist Jung Sang-hyun is showing video artworks such as Animal Kingdom, and Sculptural Assault at Pyo Gallery Seoul. Visit www.pyoart.com or call (02) 543-7337.
Geheimnis de Farne
Kukje Gallery New Space
Through May 24
The works of world-renowned German artist Anselm Kiefer returns to Seoul for the third time at the Kukje Gallery. Themes taken from German mythology, theology, medieval alchemy and Kabbalah can be seen in his works. Last year, Kiefer was the first artist since 1953 to have a major art installation included in the Louvre's permanent collection. Visit www.kukjegallery.com or call (02) 733-8449.
Trans Forms: The Way of the Tree
KT Art Hall
Filipino artist Loreta Medina, known for her ``treebark art," is holding her third solo exhibition in Seoul. The local platanus tree inspired her paintings, photographs and prints. Medina's work explores awareness, erasure, identity and transcendence. Visit https://www.loretamedina.com. KT Art Hall is located at the first floor of the Korea Telecom Building (Gwanghwamun Station Line 5, Exit 2).
Rejected Exhibit
Space*C, Coreana Museum of Art
If you're interested in checking out art works that have not won any awards, head down to the Coreana Museum located in the basement of the space*C building in Shinsa-dong (near Dosan Park). These are 1,020 works submitted by 377 artists, and did not win any prize at the first Chungye Art Competition last February. Admission is 3,000 won. Visit www.spacec.co.kr or call (02) 547-9177.
Landscape Algorithm
PKM Trinity Gallery
Through May 20
New York-based artist Lee Sang-nam is known for geometric, abstract art. Lee's exhibit is the first exhibition at PKM Trinity Gallery, located in the basement of the Trinity Place building, across from Galleria Department Store in Cheongdam. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Annette Messager
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through June 5
Annette Messager, born in France in 1943, creates installation art using photography, knitting, embroidery, sewing and other objects from her collections. Admission is 3,000 won. Visit www.moca.go.kr or call 02-2022-0600. National Museum of Contemporary Art is located near Seoul Grand Park (Subway Line 4). A shuttle bus is available every 20 minutes at Exit 4 of the subway station.
Selected Emerging Artists 2008
Seoul Museum of Art
Through June 15
The ``Selected Emerging Artists 2008: Four Ways to Look at Art'' is aimed at giving young artists a chance to show their talent. Around 104 works by 25 artists are on display. Visit https://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr/main.html.
The Jewels of Tiffany (1837-2007)
Hangaram Design Museum
Through June 6
An exhibition of exquisite jewelry designs from renowned jeweler Tiffany and Company is in Seoul for the first time. Charles Lewis Tiffany founded Tiffany and Co. in 1937 in New York. The exhibit includes an emerald and diamond brooch owned by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte III. Visit designgallery.or.kr.
One Fine Spring Day
Gwangju Museum of Art
Through May 14
Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Gwangju Museum of Art's 56-day exhibition called One Fine Spring Day. Visit www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr or call (062) 510-0700.
Masterpieces in Ceramics from the V& A
Korea Foundation Cultural Center Gallery
Through June 23
Exquisite and precious ceramics from Britain's Victoria and Albert Museum's collection are in Seoul for the first time. The exhibit features 117 pieces that will give viewers an insight into the history of ceramics from around the world. The exhibit is open every day except Tuesdays. Visit www.kfcenter.or.kr or www.vakorea.net.
Lee Jin-young
Arario Gallery Cheonan
Through May 18
Lee Jin-young is holding a solo exhibition for the first time in four years, at the Arario Gallery in Cheonan. The centerpiece of the exhibition is ``The Nature Inside of the Drawer,'' featuring extra large drawers with over 1,000 different images of books. Admission is 3,000 won. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr or call (041) 551 5100.
On-Air
Rodin Gallery
Through May 25
Internationally renowned photographer Atta Kim's ``On-Air'' project is based on his philosophy that: ``Everything that is existing is bound to disappear.'' His photographs feature scenes at the Demilitarized Zone in Korea, streets of New York and Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In 2006, Kim was the first Asian artist to have a solo exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York. Visit rodin.samsungfoundation.org.
Antoine Bourdelle
Sculptures of French master sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, including the famous ``Hercules, the Archer,'' will be shown in Korea for the first time. A total of 123 of Bourdelle's works from 1885 to 1929 ― including 75 sculptures, 40 sketches and watercolor paintings _ will be on display. All the pieces are from the Musee Bourdelle in Paris, France. Tickets are 9,000 won for adults, 7,000 won for those aged 13 to 18 years and 5,000 won for children aged 7 to 12 years. Children under 7 years of age and senior citizens can get in for free. Visit www.bourdelle.co.kr (Korean) or seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr (English).
Korean Art 1910-1960
Through February 2010
The exhibit shows how Korean art has evolved over 50 years during the Japanese colonial rule, Korea's independence and the Korean War. Works by artists such as Park Soo-keun and Lee Jung-sup are on display. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Kids
Snow Show
Seongnam Arts Center
May 8-11
At this non-verbal performance, children will get to experience a winter wonderland with snowflakes, snowstorms and even a snowball fight. All tickets cost from 40,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang line.
Janggeum's Dream
Universal Arts Center
Through April 27
The musical version of the hit drama ``Jewel in the Palace,'' ``Jangguem's Dream'' will be a great opportunity for children to see this story of love, passion, hope and friendship. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 44,000 won. Visit www.janggeumdream.co.kr or call (02) 3282-3629. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Sports Games
Football
April 26, 2008 Saturday
Gyeongnam FC vs. F.C. Seoul at 3:00 p.m.
Haman Stadium
Daejeon Citizen vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at 3:30 p.m.
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Seongnam Ilhwa at 4:00 p.m.
Munsu World Cup Stadium
Busan I Park vs. Pohang Steelers at 7:00 p.m.
Busan World Cup Stadium
Suwon Blue Wings vs. Jeju United FC at 7:30 p.m.
Suwon World Cup Stadium
April 27, 2008 Sunday
Gwangju Sangmu vs. Jeonnam Dragons at 3:00 p.m.
Gwangju World Cup Stadium
Daegu FC vs. Incheon United F.C. at 3:00 p.m.
Daegu Stadium
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.