Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs

Club Answer

Cheongdam-dong

Equipped with state of the art sound and lighting, Club Answer is the foremost venue for electronic music in Seoul. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, the club presents world class DJs in an extensive space with modern decor to offer a memorable dance experience. Visit www.clubanswer.co.kr, for more information.

Club Heaven

Yeoksam-dong

Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Club 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 until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level’s “after stage” after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466.

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 popular 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 in 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.

Naos Nova

Itaewon

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.

St.102

This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. Do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways can be spotted here. 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

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.

Club FF

This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, they feature funk, punk, rock, or pop. Club FF 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, for more information.

Once in a Blue Moon

Apgujeong-dong

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. 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 a mainly standing room-only place. Visit www.clubspot.co.kr or call (02) 322-5956 and (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.

Traditional

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.

Art exhibitions

Line Up

Gallery 2

Through Oct. 3

Artist KDK — full name Kim Do-kyun — brings his new work to the public in a solo exhibition. Paintings of cargo containers stacked atop one another are featured in this vibrant, humorous show. Located near exit 9 of Cheongdam Station, subway line 7. For more information, visit www.gallery2.co.kr.

Media City Seoul 2010

Seoul Museum of Art, various venues

Through Nov. 17

Media City Seoul, formerly known as the Seoul International Media Art Biennale, returns to its avant-garde roots with a revamping of its name and mission: focusing on contemporary art today while looking to the future. Internationally-renowned artists are brought together for this explosive collection of imaginative and thought-provoking work. For more, visit www.mediacityseoul.org.

8th Gwangju Biennale

Gwangju Biennale Hall

Through Nov. 7

Artistic director Massimiliano Gioni revives Korea’s largest art event with an emotionally-charged exhibition. “10,000 Lives” is a retrospective on the relationship between humans and images, providing a somber — if hopeful — look into how we remember the ones we love. For more information, visit www.gb.or.kr.

Trickster Makes This World

Nam June Paik Art Center

Through Nov. 21

Twelve major artists are featured at this large-scale exhibition dedicated to the worlds of imagination. Works by Korean legend Nam June Paik will be on display, as well as pieces by fellow Fluxus artist George Maciunas and pop artist Ray Johnson. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. For more information, visit www.njpartcenter.kr.

Autonumina

PKM Gallery

Through Oct. 1

Park Young-wha recreates the “numinous,” an experience induced by divinity, within himself. Abstract ceramics based on his EEG create a series of peaks and valleys reminiscent of the landscapes seen in traditional Korean paintings. Located in Samcheong-dong, near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Chung Chang-sup Retrospective

National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea

Through Oct. 17

The MOCA Korea is holding a retrospective for the country’s representative abstract artist Chung Chang-sup. Making his debut nearly 60 years ago, Chung was one of the first abstract artists trained here after liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The artist combined his native mulberry paper and traditional Korean materials with his Western education. Located a shuttlebus-ride away from exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4. Visit www.moca.go.kr for more information.

Voice Over Three

Art Sonje Center

Through Oct. 24

Yang Hae-gue’s solo exhibition examines relationships between individuals through the idea of “community.” Her multimedia works explore the concept by looking at three main points: subject, other and another. Located in Samcheong-dong, near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. Visit www.artsonje.org.

Subodh Gupta

Arario Gallery Seoul, Cheonan

Through Oct. 10

Indian artist Subodh Gupta is opening his first solo exhibition in Korea at the two branches of the Arario Gallery. Gupta, known for his innovative sculptures using everyday objects, has been featured in such venues as the Saatchi Gallery in London. For more information visit www.arariogallery.com.

Dreaming in Stone

Eon Gallery

Through Sept. 25

Park Young-nam re-envisions daily objects, giving them new form in stone. His meticulous work captures all the minutiae of reality in stunning accuracy. Located near Anguk Station; visit www.eongallery.kr.

Nature of Life

Gallery Palais de Seoul

Through Sept. 16

Lee Kyou-hong is holding a solo exhibition filled with beautifully tranquil works made of blown glass, aluminum and mirrors. Located near exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. For more information, visit https://blog.naver.com/palaisdes (Korean only).

Reality

Doosan Art Center

Through Sept. 29

Chung Sue-jin is opening a solo exhibition of new work, which depicts the layered and complex realities of life. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station, subway line 1. For more information, visit www.doosangallery.com.

Red Fish up the River

Mongin Art Center

Through Oct. 31

For her first solo exhibition in three years, Park Yoon-young returns full force to the scene with a dynamic showcase of videos, drawings and installations to reinterpret art and its history, including everything from films to novels. The internationally-known Park was the winner of last year’s Hermes Foundation Misulsang. Located in Samcheong-dong; visit www.mongin.org.

Roni Horn

Kukje Gallery

New York artist Roni Horn — noted worldwide for the malleability of her art that blurs sculpture, photography and paper works — is opening a solo exhibition. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, visit www.kukjegallery.com.

Forlorn Standard

Artspace Hue

Through Sept. 17

Take another look at solitude in the contemplative sculptures by artist Ewan, who uses hammers, broken wooden chairs and singular wheels to create a new perspective from the old. Located in Hongdae, near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station, subway lines 2 and 6. Visit www.artspacehue.com (some English).

Earth Report

Gallery Hyundai 16 Bungee

Through Sept. 19

Artist Zin Ki-jong explores environmental problems through his dioramas displayed as though in a museum — a record of commentary on modern society. Located in Samcheong-dong, near Anguk Station exit 1, subway line 3. For more information, visit www.16bungee.com.

2010 Hermes Foundation Missulsang

Hermes Atelier

Yangachi was named the winner of the 2010 Hermes Foundation Missulsang (“art award”), and his innovative video art can be viewed. Works by fellow candidates Park Ji-na and Bae Jong-heon are also on display, bringing a variety of perspectives on nature and the media. The gallery is located on the third floor of Maison Hermes Dosan Park, Sinsa-dong, near Apgujeong Station on subway line 3. Call (02) 544-7722.

Realism in Asian Art

National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace

Take a closer look at the history of realism in Asian art in this exhibition of 40 works from 10 countries. Malaysia to the Philippines, Indonesia to India are represented in these paintings. Located in Deoksu Palace, central Seoul. Visit www.asia.moca.go.kr or call (02) 2188-6000.

The Shadow of Speech — Collection MACBA

National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Spain, the MOCA Korea has teamed up with the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona for this special exhibition. A variety of 130 works will be showcased, including original pieces by Antoni Tapies and Rita McBride. Located a shuttle bus-ride away from Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4. Visit www.moca.go.kr/eng.

Kids

Da Vinci ‘The Genius’

The War Memorial of Korea

Sept. 28- Feb. 27

Historical genius Leonardo Da Vinci who produced the timeless art piece Mona Lisa will be introduced to children through this edu-tainment exhiibition. Tickets cost 12,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3173. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Subway Station on subway line 4, 6.

Theater Experience Play ‘Uncle Peter’s Invitation’

Bupyeong Arts Center

Sept. 11-12

Children not only get to watch play, but also participate in the show. They will discover that he is sad and are given the mission to make him happy. Tickets cost 15,000 won. For more information, call (032) 500-2026. Located near exit 2 of Baekwoon Station on subway line 1.

Sports

Baseball

Saturday, September 11

LG Twins vs. Samsung Lions

Daegu Stadium at 5 p.m.

Lotte Giants vs. Doosan Bears

Jamsil Stadium at 5 p.m.

SK Wyverns vs. Hanwha Eagles

Hanbat Stadium at 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 12

KIA Tigers vs. SK Wyverns

Munhak Stadium at 5 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.