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Club Garden

Apkujong-dong

The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr.

Club Evans

Hongdae or Hongik University Area

This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com.

Club Caliente

Itaewon

The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484

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.

St.102

This hip hop club often has special parties and performances. There are many Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball hats turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Sokyo-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 Seokyo-dong, 366-17. Call (02) 338-1523.

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, Kangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.

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 5 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6.

Naos Nova

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 Huamdong Yongsan-gu, Seoul) or call (02) 754-2202.

Funky Funky

This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, they feature funk, punk, rock, or pop. Funky Funky attracts an eclectic mix of people. To get there: With your back to US 66 make a right, 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

Once in a Blue Moon

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. up 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, (02) 3141-6876.

Casa Del Vino

Chongdam-dong

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.

Recreating a Traditional Wedding Ceremony

Traditional

South Insa Courtyard

Through June, September-October

The Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties of Korea presents a reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. No performances on Mondays through Wednesdays and none during July and August. Free of charge. Visit www.fpcp.or.kr/fpcp/ or call (02) 566-6300. The reenactment takes place at the Southern Insa Courtyard, located near the entrance to Insa-dong from Jongno.

Folk Performance

The Korea House

Open Run

The Korea House will hold traditional performances in an open run. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. There are 156 seats available every night and each performance is accompanied with a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4.

Presidential Guards of Honor

Courtyard in front of the Cheong Wa Dae

Through June 29, Oct. 12 - Nov. 30

The guards who watch over the presidential mansion will showcase their traditions and customs including a parade of mounted troops, guards on skates, and performances of Korean classical music. No fee. Performances every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the courtyard situated in front of Cheong Wa Dae. Visit www.pss.go.kr. Located near exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line.

Art Exhibitions

3 Sound Art 101

Ssamzie Space

Through June 17

The exhibition deals with sound, the common denominator of both contemporary electronic music and multi-media installation works in visual art. Visit www.ssamziespace.com.

From Paris to Daejeon

UngnoLee Museum

Through August 26

Marking the opening of a museum dedicated to Lee Ung-no (1905-1989), this exhibition presents some 50 works of the master artist. Visit www.ungnolee-museum.daejeon.kr.

Art Is ...

Galeria Bellarte

Through May 15

Artist Yoo Sun-tai's latest black-and-white paintings and sculptures are on display. Visit www.bellarte.co.kr.

Kim Soo-kang

Gallery Kong

Through May 27

Artist Kim Soo-kang has presented soothing analogue images of small objects found in daily life with her photographs using gum-bichromate prints. This exhibition marks publication of a book cataloging her photographs. Visit www.gallerykong.com.

Cracks of the Ground

Park Soo-keun Museum

Through May 31

Artist Kang Shin-young tries to shape out ponds with his stainless steel sculptures that resemble leaves floating on water. Visit www.parksookeun.or.kr.

Drawing Show

Gallery Factory

Through May 20

Following a series of major exhibitions focusing on artist's drawings, this exhibition also features work from eight artists and groups. Visit www.factory483.org.

Bitmap

Gallery Loop

Through May 22

Bitmap 2007 is an international digital photo project organized by HP Korea. The show features works from four international artists from three different countries: Russia, China, and South Korea. Call (02) 3141-1377.

Louise Bourgeois: Abstraction

Kukje Gallery

Through June 29

The Kukje Gallery celebrates its 25th anniversary with a retrospective on Louise Bourgeois, a Paris-born artist influenced by surrealism and abstract expressionism. Her sculptures from the 1940s to the latest ones from 2006 are on display. Visit www.kukjegallery.com.

Lee Bul

PKM Gallery

Through May 16

Artist and sculptor Lee Bul is perhaps the best-known Korean artist in the world since Namjune Paik. This exhibition showcases relatively small sculptures and wall paintings by the artist ahead of her major international projects scheduled in Istanbul, Paris and other European and Asian cities later this year. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Arko Invited Artists 2007

Arko Arts Center

Through May 13

Paris-based photographer Kwon Boo-moon presents astral photographs of starry skies from around the world and landscapes, while Berlin-based artist Lee Ok-yohn has decorated the exhibition room with various objects from her decades-long collection. Visit www.art.arko.or.kr.

Spirit of Africa

Clayarch Gimhae Museum

Through Sept. 30

The chic museum located among the rice paddies of South Kyongsang Province houses a collection of ceramic wares from around the world. This exhibition presents adobe houses and other collections from Africa. Visit www.clayarch.org.

Slightly Out of Focus

Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center

Through May 26

Robert Capa (1913-1954) is a legendary photojournalist known for his up-close recordings of war. About 140 photographs of the Spanish Civil War and World War II, as well as his personal life are on display at the exhibition. Visit www.robertcapa.co.kr.

Pentangular

Cais Gallery

Through May 11

Artist Kho Nak-beom presents 25 of his latest works themed on ``pentangle'' shapes in his first solo exhibition at a commercial gallery. Artist Chang Eun-joo's wall painting exhibition ``Spalsh!'' will accompany the exhibition in the gallery's C Art Cafe. Visit www.caisgallery.com.

Traditional Garden in Korean Art

Hoam Art Museum

Through Sept. 2

Koreans prefer to create their gardens in harmony with their surroundings, rather than artificially decorate them. Such characteristics are revealed in 41 paintings that feature traditional Korean gardens in this exhibition. Visit www.hoammusuem.org.

Beauty of Simple Everyday Lives

Sookmyung Women's University Museum

Through June 20

Everyday items such as a chest of drawers made with traditional Korean paper are on display. They belong to a collection of Kim Kyung, a pioneer in Korean paper craft. Visit museum.sookmyung.ac.kr.

Ci Kim

Arario Gallery

Ci Kim, owner of Arario Gallery and a bigwig collector in the art market, shows his artistic side in this solo exhibition. Visit www.arariogallery.com.

Cinderella & Little Red Riding Hood

Neverland Picture Book Museum

Through July 1

This exhibition features about 190 illustrated books on Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, collected over 300 years, in cooperation with the Musashino Art University in Japan. Located in Heyri, Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 948-6685.

Maggie & Jerry

The Museum of Photography

Through June 9

The museum, run by the Hanmi Foundation of Arts and Culture, holds a massive retrospective of American photographer Jerry N. Uelsmann and his wife, Maggie Taylor. The exhibition also features 10 works themed on Korea. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.

Andy Warhol Factory

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

Through June 10

This massive retrospective of Andy Warhol covers the entire artistic phase of the iconic pop artist, featuring about 200 works--silkscreen prints, paintings, photographs and films. Visit www.leeum.org.

Reconstruction of Masterpieces

Savina Museum of Contemporary Art

Masterpieces of art history are re-interpreted and re-created by 20 Korean contemporary artists in a witty yet critical way. Located near Anguk Station on subway line No. 3. Visit www.savinamuseum.com.

Kids

Alice In Wonderland Ballet

Seongnam Arts Center

May 5-6

This much cherished fairy tale of a bored Alice who wanders off to Wonderland comes to the stage as a ballet that both parents and kids can enjoy. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show

Olympic Park (Fencing Stadium)

June 16-24

Mickey is joined by Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Snow White, Cinderella, and many more to bring a show filled with Disney magic, dance, and songs. No performance on Mondays through Wednesdays. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Fairy Tale Classic Music Concert

Seoul Arts Center

May 13

A story of a mysterious maid comes to life accompanied by Chopin's piano pieces. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.stageone.co.kr or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Peter Pan Musical

Universal Art Center

Through May 6

High-tech props and choreography have been incorporated into making Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the rest of the gang come to life on stage. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit www.seoulmusical.com or call (02) 3141-1345. Located near exit 4 of the Acha Station on subway line 5.

Choi Hyon-wu's Magic Show

Millenium Hall (Gangnam Central City)

May 5

Taking place on Children's Day, magician Choi Hyeon-wu prepares an event and lunch and dinner menus that the entire family can enjoy. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit www.types.co.kr or call (02) 512-9497.

Seoul Land

Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province

The theme park has more than 50 rides, including Sky-X, Black Hole 2000 and Haunted House. Call (02) 504-0011 (ext.295, 296 for foreigners) or visit www.seoulland.co.kr. Located near Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4, exit 2.

Everland

Yongin, Gyeonggi Province

Everland has a zoo, an amusement park, a water park and a car-racing course. Call (31) 20-5000 or visit https://www.everland.com. Take the express bus for Everland from the Seoul Nambu Terminal of Dong Seoul Bus Terminal.

Sports Games

Sat 05/05

Incheon vs. Busan 3:00 p.m. Incheon Munhak Stadium

Gwangu vs. Suwon 3:00 p.m. Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Jeonbuk vs. Seongnam 3:00 p.m. Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Jeju vs. Ulsan 3:30 p.m. Jeju World Cup Stadium

Daejeon vs. Seoul 3:00 p.m. Daejeon World Cup Stadium

Gyeongnam vs. Daegu 3:20 p.m. Masan Stadium

Jeonnam vs. Pohang 3:30 p.m. Gwangyang Dragons Stadium

Sun 05/06

No games on Sunday.

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.