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

‘Ukchukga’

Gwacheon Citizen Hall

March 14-15

Lee Ja-ram, a singer of “pansori,” or Korean traditional narrative song, will perform “Ukchukga” in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Tickets cost 30,000 won. Located near exit 9 or 10 of Government Complex Gwacheon Station, subway line 4. For more information, call (02) 500-1404 or visit ticket.gccs.or.kr.

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Traditional Music Orchestra

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

April 10

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Traditional Music Orchestra will perform at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Seoul April 10. Tickets are 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 339-1181 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

Art Exhibitions

Julian Opie

Kukje Gallery

Through March 23

British artist Julian Opie is holding an exhibition at the Kukje Gallery in central Seoul through March 23. The display highlights his new works taken in Korea, including “Walking in Sadang-dong in the rain.” Admission is free. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 735-8449 or visit www.kukjegallery.com.

Ham Mee-hye

Gallery DOS

Through March 18

The Gallery DOS located in central Seoul will display the new works of artist Ham Mee-hye through March 18. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.

‘Another Art’

Seongnam Arts Center*

March 15-April 4

Hundreds of posters of plays, musicals and performances that took place between 19th and 20th century will be displayed at the Seongnam Arts Center from March 15 to April 4. Tickets cost 4,000 to 8,000 won. For more information, call (031) 783-8142 or visit www.snart.or.kr.

Javier Mariscal

Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center*

Through March 16

The Seoul Arts Center is holding 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.

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto is holding an exhibition at the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art through March 23. Tickets cost 7,000 won for adults and 4,000 won for students. Located near exit 1 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 2014-6901 or visit leeum.samsungfoundation.org.

‘Color, Visit the Art Gallery’

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center*

March 27-June 29

The Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center will highlight color, light and atmosphere through artwork from various Korean artists. Tickets are 3,000 to 5,000 won. For more information, call (031) 960-0180 or visit www.artgy.or.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, is diaplayed 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.

‘Photography and Media: 4 AM’

Seoul Museum of Art

An exhibition, featuring photos and media works of 14 young artists, is taking place at the Seoul Museum of Art in central Seoul through March 23. Located near exit 11 or 12 of Seoul City Hall Station, subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8937 or visit www.sema.seoul.go.kr.

Jean-Marie Haessle

Korea University Museum

Through March 30

French artist Jean-Marie Haessle is holding his solo exhibition at the Korea University Museum in Seoul. Located near exit 1 of Korea University Station, subway line 6. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3290-1514 or visit www.museum.korea.ac.kr.

‘The Great American Icons’

Opera Gallery

Through April 20

An exhibition featuring works of American pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein is taking place at the Opera Gallery in southern Seoul through April 20. Admission is free. Located near exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station, subway Bundang line. For more information, call (02) 3446-0070 or visit www.operagallery.com.

‘Goyang Artist 365’

March 18-April 28

The Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center in Gyeonggi Province, features works of artists residing in Goyang from March 18 to April 28. Admission is free. For more information, call 1577-7766 or visit www.artgy.or.kr.

‘Masterpieces of Modern Korean Painting’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

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.

Kim A-reum

Shinhan Gallery

Through April 8

Painter Kim A-reum is holding an exhibition of her works at the Shinhan Gallery in eastern Seoul through April 8. Admission is free. Located near exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. For more information, call (02) 722-8493 or visit

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Lee Doo-han

Yesong Museum of Art

Through March 14

Definitive works of painter Lee Doo-han are on display at the Yesong Museum of Art in southeastern Seoul. Admission is free. Located near exit 7 of Seokchon Station, subway line 8. For more information, call (02) 2147-2810 or visit www.songpa.go.kr.

‘Photosight’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

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.

‘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

‘Great Discovery of Picture Book’

Through June 8

The children’s exhibition features 100 years of iconic images from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the works of Mo Willems, an American writer and illustrator of children’s books. Willems has written several books, including “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “There Is a Bird on Your Head.” Tickets cost 6,000 to 12,000 won. For more information, call 1588-7211 or visit www.snart.or.kr.

The Children’s Museum

National Museum of Korea

Open Run

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.

Gyeonggi Children’s Museum

Yongin, Gyeonggi Province

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.

‘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

Football - K League Classic

Saturday, March 15

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs. Incheon United FC

Incheon Football Stadium at 2 p.m.

FC Pohang Steelers vs. Busan IPark FC

Main Stadium of Busan Asiad at 2 p.m.

FC Seoul vs. Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma FC

Tancheon Sports Complex at 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 16

Gyeongnam FC vs. Ulsan Hyundai FC

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at 2 p.m.

Sangju Sangmu FC vs. Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC

Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m.

Jeju United FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons FC

Gwangyang Football Stadium 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.