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

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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

‘Stellar Whisper’

Namsangol Hanok Village

Through Dec. 31

Korean traditional music players, Jeong Ga Ak Hoe will perform at Namsangol Hanok Vilage in Seoul through Dec. 31. Located near exit 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station on subway line 3 and 4. Tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2261-0500 or visit hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr.

Art Exhibitions

‘Linda McCartney Retrospective’

Daelim Museum

Nov. 6-April 26, 2015

A retrospective exhibition of late photographer Linda McCartney, former wife of Paul McCartney, will be held at the Daelim Museum from Nov. 6 to April 26, next year. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 for children under 7, 3,000 for students, and 5,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.

Sebastia Salgado

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Through Jan. 15, 2015

Photo woks of Brazilian photographer Sebastia Salgado will be displayed at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul through Jan 15, next year. Tickets cost 8,000 for children under 12, 10,000 for students, and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 2038-2267 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

Lee Seung-taek

Gallery Hyundai

Through Nov. 9

Korea’s pioneering avant-garde artist Lee Seung-taek holds an exhibiton, featuring his signature sculptures, installation works and video art works at the Gallery Hyundai through Nov. 9. Located near exit 1 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2287-3500 or visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

‘Audrey Hepburn: Beauty beyond Beauty’

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Nov. 29-March 8, 2015

An exhibition looking back over the life of legendary actress Audrey Hepburn will be held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza from Nov. 29 to March 8, next year. Covering her entire life from childhood to later years, Hepburn’s private collection including dresses, personal recipe book, and movie posters will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station on subway line 2, 4 and 5. Tickets cost 8,000 for children under 12, 10,000 for students, and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 546-3834 or visit www.audreyhepburnexhibition.co.kr.

‘Title Match’

Seoul Museum of Art

Through Nov. 23

The Seoul Museum of Art will display artworks of senior artist Kang Eun-yup and rising young artist Kim Ji-eun through Nov. 23. The exhibition consists of two parts: “A Walk with a Tree” and “A Reflection on Urbanism” under the common title of “Title Match,” promoting artistic communication between two generations. Located near exit 1 of City Hall station of subway line 1 and 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 21224-8973 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

‘Italian Nostalgia’

The Museum of Photography, Seoul

Through Nov. 8

Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy, The Museum of Photography in Seoul will display works of three Italian photographers, Cesare Di Liborio, Massimiliano Camellini, and Luca Gilli. Located near exit 2 of Mongchon-toseong station on subway line 8. Tickets cost 5,000 won for students and 6,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 418-1315 or visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.

‘Really?’

Arario Museum in Space

Through July 31, 2015

The Arario Museum in Space exhibits more than 100 artworks from various artists including Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, George Segal, and Keith Haring, celebrating its grand opening through July 31, next year. Located near exit 3 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 19, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 736-5700 or visit www.interpark.com.

‘Art of Photography’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Through April 19, 2015

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul will hold an exhibition on technological experiments in photography, presenting its collection of modern Korean picture works. Located near exit 1 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit

www.mmca.go.kr

‘L’estuaire de la Seine — L’invention d’un paysage’

Seoul Arts Center*

Nov. 22-Feb. 15, 2015

The Seoul Arts Center displays paintings of various modern impressionists including Claude Monet, Eugene Louis Boudin, W. Turner, and Gustave Ccourbet, from Nov. 22 to Feb. 15, next year. All the artworks portray beautiful landscape of Normandie in southwestern France. Tickets cost 6,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 18, 10,000 won for university students, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Lake Titicaca’

Ra Gallery

Through Nov. 19

Poet and social activist Park No-hae displays his photos that he photographed people he met in Bolivia at the Ra Gallery in downtown Seoul through Nov. 19. Located near exit 3 of Kyeongbokgung station on subways line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 379-1975 or visit www.racafe.kr.

‘Beyond and Between’

Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

Through Dec. 21

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition titled, “Beyond and Between” through Dec. 21. This features some 230 artworks. The museum’s collection ranges from the finest Korean traditional art to works by Damien Hirst, whose pieces sell for among the highest prices in the art world. Located near exit 1 of Hangangjin station of subway line 6. Tickets cost 6,000 for children and 10,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 2014-6901 or visit leeum.samsungfoundation.org.

‘Media City Seoul’

The annual media art biennale, “Media City Seoul” will be held at Seoul Museum of Art throughout Nov. 23. The exhibition focuses on the theme Asia, by means of three keywords — ghost, spy and grandmother. “Ghost” represents forgotten history and tradition of Asia, “spy” represents the memories of the Cold War, and “grandmother” represents women and time. Located near exit 1 of City Hall station of subway line 1 and 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 21224-8973 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

‘Matrix’

Through Jan. 11, 2015

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will hold an exhibition titled “Matrix: Mathematics — Heart of Gold and the Abyss” through Jan. 11 in 2015. Various artworks from sculptures to film works by 13 artists will be displayed, focusing on how contemporary artists view today’s society, which is regulated by numbers and calculations. Located near exit 1 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Kids

‘Art-born Animals’

Through Feb. 8, 2015

The Seoul Museum of Art holds an exhibition for kids, featuring sculptures, installation works and video arts that portray Chinese zodiac of 12 animals through Feb. 8, next year. Located near exit 1 of City Hall station of subway line 1 and 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-5269 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

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

K-League Classic

Saturday, Oct. 18

Incheon United FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC

Incheon Football Stadium at 2 p.m.

Jeonnam Dragons FC vs. FC Seoul

Gwangyang Football Stadium at 2 p.m.

Jeju United FC vs. FC Pohang Steelers

Jeju World Cup Stadium at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC vs. Seongnam FC

Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m.

Busan iPark FC vs. Gyeongnam FC

Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 2 p.m.

Ulsan Hyundai FC vs. Sangju Sangmu FC

Ulsan Munsu 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.