Around Town 2

Clubs

The Octagon

Nonhyeon

Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.

Club Volume

Itaewon

Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635.

Once in a Blue Moon

Apgujeong

Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.

Club Answer

Cheongdam

Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting systems, with world renowned DJs filling the stage. Club Answer is located in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr.

Club Ellui

One of the largest clubs in Asia and located under Hotel Ellui, world-class DJs such as Alex Kenji and Ferry Corsten feature in weekend lineups. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call 1577-9669 or visit www.ellui.net.

Luv Superlounge

Nestled in the heart of Itaewon, Luv Superlounge offers a wide selection of drinks, and a solid sound system with resident DJ Andi Numan from New Zealand. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 794-8898 or visit ko-kr.facebook.com/luvsuperlounge.

Club Double Eight

Sinsa

Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to a whole new level. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with global DJs. Located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803 or visit cafe.naver.com/doubleeight.

Club Mute

Club Mute is a boutique club with exquisitely designed decorations and a custom-tailored sound system. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 796-6853 or visit www.clubmute.com.

Platoon Kunsthalle

Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space offering various facilities, including a large, open hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant for multi-purpose events. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 1 a.m. and DJ nights are on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 3447-1191 or visit

www.kunsthalle.com.

Dojo

Work hard, play hard, sleep later! Lying underground Noxa in the thriving Kyonggridan neighborhood, Dojo is the latest edition to the clubbing nightlife in Seoul. Popular local DJs offer nonstop tunes for energetic dancing until dawn with weekday drink specials and enthusiastic crowds of longtime expats. For more information, call (02) 790-1334.

Traditional

Ensemble Sinawi

Chungmu Art Hall

Feb. 14-16

Traditional Korean music group Ensemble Sinawi will perform at the Chungmu Art Hall Feb. 14-16. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2230-6601 or visit www.cmah.or.kr.

Art Exhibitions

Kwon Sun-young

Gallery DOS

Through Jan. 28

Artist Kwon Sun-young will display her new work at Gallery DOS in central Seoul. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.

Koen van den Broek

Gallery Baton

Through Jan. 29

A second solo exhibition of Belgian painter Koen van den Broek is taking place at the Gallery Baton in Apgujeong, southern Seoul, through Jan. 29. Located near exit 1 and 6 of Apgujeong Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 597-5701 or visit gallerybaton.com.

‘Birth and Rebirth’

Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center*

Through Feb. 9

An exhibition, featuring works of Korean artists inspired by Christianity, is taking place at the Hangaram Art Museum in southern Seoul through Feb. 9. Tickets cost 12,000 won for students and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 723-6081 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘2013 Seoul Focus — Beyond Korean Painting’

Buk Seoul Museum of Art

The Seoul Museum of Art is holding a “2013 Seoul Focus — Beyond Korean Painting” exhibition through Feb. 9. Under the theme of modern Korean painting, the displays explore current experimentation in combining classical Korean techniques with Western styles. Located near exit 3 of Junggye Station, subway line 7. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8800 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

Lee Hye-in

Daegu Art Museum

The exhibition features the paintings and installations of contemporary artist Lee Hye-in. To get to the venue, take the shuttle bus, operating every half-hour, at exit 5 of Daegu Grand Park Station, Daegu subway line 2. For more information, call (053) 790-3000 or visit

www.daeguartmuseum.org.

‘Nordic Passion: Architecture and Design from the Nordic Countries’

Seoul Museum of Art

Through Feb. 16

The Seoul Museum of Art holds an exhibition featuring architecture and design from five Nordic countries. Located near exit 11 or 12 of Seoul City Hall Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 7,000 won for adults, 6,000 won for teenagers and 5,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 2124-8937 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

‘Jumping with Love’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Through Feb. 23

This exhibition features the works of American photographer Philippe Halsman, who captured some of the most famous 20th century figures jumping in the air. Tickets cost 7,000 won for children, 10,000 won for middle and high school students and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 532-4407 or visit jumpingwithlove.co.kr.

Ryan McGinley

Daelim Museum

The museum displays the definitive work of American photographer Ryan McGinley through Feb. 23. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.

‘Design: Another Language’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

About 100 creative artworks of 10 designers are on display at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2188-6095 or visit www.moca.go.kr.

‘From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The Artist as Jeweler’

Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center*

The exhibition, featuring some 200 works of jewelry by 135 artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Max Ernst, will be exhibited at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul through Feb. 23. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for teens and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, visit picasso-koons.com.

David Hockney

Through Feb. 28

The definitive works of English painter David Hockney will be displayed at the Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6095 or visit www.moca.go.kr.

‘Myth and Legend’

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center

Through March 2

The art exhibition features 19 works from 19 contemporary artists here and abroad, part of a cultural celebration by the city of Goyang, which was named as such by Joseon King Taejong 600 years ago. Located near Aram Nuri exit of Jeongbalsan Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won. For more information, call (031) 960-0180 or visit www.artgy.or.kr.

Annie Leibovitz

Through March 4

An exhibition of the work of American photographer Annie Leibovitz, featuring around 200 of her photos of famous public figures such as Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and George W. Bush at the Seoul Arts Center through March 4. Tickets cost 10,000 won for students and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 6263-2621 or visit www.annieleibovitz.co.kr.

Javier Mariscal

Through March 16

The Seoul Arts Center will hold an exhibition featuring the works of Spanish painter and sculptor Javier Mariscal through March 16. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 for youths and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 325-1077 or visit www.sacticket.co.kr.

‘Photosight’

Through June 29

The exhibition features some of the iconic pieces kept at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and Art Bank, Korea. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2188-6095 or visit www.moca.go.kr.

‘LIFE Photo Exhibition’

Busan Cultural Center

Through April 12

An exhibition featuring iconic photos from the American magazine LIFE, published from 1883 to 1936, will be held at the gallery in Busan. The displayed items include images of historical figures like Kim Gu, Mahatma Gandhi and Winston Churchill and also of some of the defining moments in contemporary world history. Located near exit 5 of Daeyeon-dong Station, Busan subway line 2. Tickets cost 8,000 to 12,000 won. For more information, call (051) 612-6619 or visit www.seelife.co.kr.

‘Masterpieces of Modern Korean Painting’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Through March 30

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung is highlighting the definitive works of influential Korean modern artists like Park Soo-keun, Lee Jung-seob and Chun Kyung-ja. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station, subway lines 1 and 2. Tickets cost 6,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2022-0600 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘The 100th Anniversary Exhibition of Park Soo-keun’s Birth’

Gana Art Center

A retrospective exhibition commemorating the centennial of the birth of Park Soo-keun is taking place at the Gana Art Center in central Seoul through March 16. Located near exit 6 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 736-1020 or visit www.insaartcenter.com.

Kids

Gyeonggi Children’s Museum

Yongin, Gyeonggi Province

Open Run

Gyeonggi Children’s Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is inviting children with various activities and education programs. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (031) 270-8600 or visit www.gcmuseum.or.kr.

Gwacheon National Science Museum

Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province

The museum has revamped its programs, highlighted by a wider variety of natural history items such as dinosaurs and also items on space technology. Located near exit 5 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 4,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3677-1500 or visit www.sciencecenter.go.kr.

The Children’s Museum

National Museum of Korea

The Children’s Museum run by the National Museum of Korea provides an opportunity for children to see the lifestyles of Koreans in the past. The museum also exhibits duplicated versions of Korea’s national treasures, which visitors can touch. In the “hands-on” activity room, children can play traditional Korean music instruments. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 and Jungang Line. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘Dialogue In The Dark’

Vertigo

The “Dialogue In The Dark” is a quirky exhibition that challenges visitors to experience works of art work amid dim lighting. Located near exit 3 of Shinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 313-9977 or visit www.dialogue-in-the-dark.com.

Sports Games

Men’s Basketball

Friday, Jan. 24

Goyang Orions vs. Busan KT Sonicboom

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Seoul SK Knights

Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 2 p.m.

Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Anyang KGC

Anyang Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Changwon LG Sakers vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Wonju Chiak Gymnasium at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Busan KT Sonicboom

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Changwon LG Sakers vs. Seoul SK Knights

Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium at 4 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 Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.