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

‘Ancient and Modern Art of Korea and the West’

Nowon Culture and Arts Center

June 20

“Gayageum” (12-string Korean zither) virtuoso Hwang Byung-ki and Song So-hee, up-and-coming teenage “pansori” (traditional Korean music) singer will perform at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 20 with the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra and cellist Yang Sung-won. Tickets cost 40,000 to 50,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 951-3355 or visit www.nowonart.kr.

‘Bongsan Talchum’

National Theater of Korea

May 26

“Bongsan Talchum”, a traditional Korean mask dance, will be performed at the National Theater of Korea May 26. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won for students and 10,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 566-6356 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.

Art Exhibitions

‘The 13th FOS Collection’

Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center*

May 17-24

The Fasion Group of Seoul National University will hold “Original and the Original” exhibition at the Hangaram Design Museum May 17 to 24. Admission is free. For more information, call 010-6403-8220 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

Yayoi Kusama

Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center*

Through June 15

World-famous Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama will display her works at Hangaram Art Museum through June 15. Tickets cost 8,000 for children, 10,000 won for teens and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘A-ha!’

Dream Forest Arts Center

Through July 6

The Dream Forest Arts Center in Seoul will hold a pop art exhibition, “A-ha!” featuring some works of various pop artists including Moonk, Houdini and Charles Jang. Tickets cost 2,000 won. Located near exit 2 of Miasageori Station, subway line 4. For more information, call (02) 2289-5401 or visit www.dfac.or.kr.

‘Troika — Persistent Illusions’

Daelim Museum

Through Oct. 12

London-based art collective Troika, consisting of Eva Rucki, Conny Freyer and Sebastien Noel, displays their works including video arts, sculptures, drawings and installation works at the Daelim Museum April 10 — Oct. 12. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.

Han A-rim

Gallery DOS

Through May 20

Artist Han A-rim displays her new works at the 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.

Jung Yeon-doo

PLATEAU, Samsung Museum of Art

Through June 8

Media artist Jung Yeon-doo holds a solo exhibition, featuring some 40 of his artworks, including “Hero,” “Evergreen Tower,” “Tokyo Brand City” and “Six Points.” Tickets cost 2,000 to 3,000 won. Located near exit 8 of City Hall Station, subway line 1 or 2. For more information, call (02) 2259-7793 or visit www.plateau.or.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.

‘Color, Visit the Art Gallery’

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center*

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

‘Media Art — Extension of Sensation’

Seongnam Arts Center*

Through July 8

The Seongnam Arts Center will display some media art works of Korean artists including Yang Min-ha, HYBE, everyware and randomwalks through July 8. Tickets cost 2,000 for kindergarteners, 3,000 won for students and 4,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1544-8117 or visit www.snart.or.kr.

Bernar Venet

Gallery Hyundai

The Gallery Hyundai displays some works of Bernar Venet, a French sculptor and conceptual artist, through June 15. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 734-6111 or visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

‘Beyond Impressionism: the Birth of Modern Art’

National Museum of Korea

Through Aug. 31

The National Museum of Korea displays 175 works, including prominent Post-Impressionist artists such as Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin, lent from Paris-based Musee d’Orsay through August 31. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for students and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

Shirin Neshat

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Through July 13

A retrospective of Iranian video artist and film director Shirin Neshat is on display at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art through July 13. Tickets cost 4,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Cho Su-ho

Buk Seoul Museum of Art

The Buk Seoul Museum of Art in northern Seoul displays some works of renowned calligrapher Cho Su-ho through June 8. Located near exit 3 of Junggye Station, subway line 7. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-5269 or visit www.sema.seoul.go.kr.

Jesper Just

Through August 3

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art displays some works of Danish video artist Jesper Just through August 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘Spirit of Chun Kyung-ja’

Seoul Museum of Art

Open Run

The Seoul Museum of Art displays works of Chun Kyung-ja, in its permanent exhibition hall. Among the 93 in the collection donated by Chun, the museum displays 32 cherry-picked pieces, including her self-portraits, various portraits of women, landscapes and sketches. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8959 or visit www.sema.seoul.go.kr.

Kids

‘Cats for Kids’

Through May 31

Original children’s musical, “Cats for Kids,” depicting the adventure of six stray cats, will be staged at the Dream Forest Arts Center through May 31. Tickets cost 25,000 won. Located near exit 2 of Miasamgeori Station, subway line 4. For more information, call 070-8276-9860 or visit www.dfac.or.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.

The Children’s Museum

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

Baseball

Friday, May 16

Nexen Heroes vs. Lotte Giants

Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

SK Wyverns vs. Hanwha Eagles

Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium at 6: 30 p.m.

NC Dinos vs. Doosan Bears

Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Samsung Lions vs. KIA Tigers

Gwangju Mudeung Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.

Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.

Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.

Gwangju Mudeung Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium at 2: 00 p.m.

Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Gwangju Mudeung Baseball Stadium at 2:00 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 Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.