Club Evans
Hongdae or Hongik University Area
This club 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 caps turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Seogyo-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. Located in Mapo at Seogyo-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, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.
Club Garden
Apgujeong-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.
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 Huam-dong 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 ecelectic 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.
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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
Cheongdam-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
Traditional Wedding Ceremony
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 in July and August. Free of charge. Visit www.fpcp.or.kr/fpcp/ or call (02) 566-6300. The Southern Insa Courtyard is 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. Each performance includes a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, subway lines 3 and 4.
Presidential Guards of Honor
Courtyard in front of Cheong Wa Dae
Through June 29, Oct. 12 - Nov. 30
The guards who watch over the presidential mansion will showcase their traditions and customs. 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 3.
Myth in Mirror
Art Sonje Center
Through Aug. 15
Photographs of celebrities taken by 12 of the nation's leading photographers are on display to offer a chance to reflect on the relationship between society's desires and reality. Visit www.artsonje.org.
Recycling Inc.
Arko Arts Center
Through July 25
The exhibition presents perky works from 10 artists that play on the concept of recycling in art and everyday life. Visit www.arko.or.kr.
The Face
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Through June 30
Artist Kim Dong-yoo presents his recent paintings of famous faces that are comprised of minuscule faces of another famous persons. Visit www.savinamuseum.com.
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.
Trace and Grace
Soma Museum of Art
Through July 4
The exhibition displays some 80 works from the fine arts collection of late Park Gye-hee to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the former director of the Walkerhill Art Museum. Visit www.somamuseum.org.
Claude Monet Retrospective
Seoul Museum of Art
Through Sept. 26
The first-ever Claude Monet retrospective in South Korea features 60 works of the French master of Impressionism, including eight from the famous serial paintings of water lilies. Visit www.monet.kr. The exhibition is closed on Mondays. Located near City Hall Station Subway lines No. 1 and 2.
Counterpoint
Space*C
Through June 23
The exhibition shows works from a total of 15 artists and photographers from around the world, focusing on the human condition affected by ideological conflicts and infinite interactions in a global era. Visit www.spacec.co.kr.
Rebecca Horn
Rodin Gallery
Through Aug. 19
A world-traveling retrospective of Rebecca Horn, the renowned German installation and performance artist has more than 20 works since the 1970s on display along with three feature-length films. Visit www.rodingallery.org.
Possible Worlds
PKM Gallery
Through June 25
Twenty of the latest paintings and drawings of Moon Beom, the established Korean artist and professor at Konkuk University, are on display. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Bernar Venet
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through July 22
More than 60 pieces from the last four decades by leading French conceptual artist Bernar Venet, whose sculptures ornament various places across Europe, are on display inside and outside the museum. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Weather Forecast
Through July 1
Some 50 works from 17 artists, who were the first to try the one-year artist residency program at Nanji Art Studio, are on display. The artists are all under the age of 40. Visit www.seoulmoa.org.
Over and Over
Kim Chong-young Sculpture Museum
Through July 5
Sculptor Park So-young has installed green objects made of imitation leaves, wood and mirrors, extending the meaning of sculpture. Visit www.kimchongyoung.org.
Memory Unforgettable
Through July 15
German artist Georg Baselitz's 41 pieces from his "Russian paintings" series present inverted images of reworked Russian art pieces the East German-born artist saw while growing up. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Contemporary Korean Sculpture
Manas Art Center
The former Gallery Agio reopened after remodeling under the name Manas Art Center. To mark the opening, the center presents a collective exhibition of 29 Korean sculptors, including Kim Seung-hwan's solo exhibition "Investigation of Eternity." Visit www.manas.co.kr.
Sound Art 101
Ssamzie Space
Through June 17
This exhibition deals with sound, which is the common denominator of both contemporary electronic music and multi-media installation works in the field of visual art. Visit www.ssamziespace.com.
From Paris to Daejeon
UngnoLee Museum
Through Aug. 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.
Window
Gallery Jinsun
Through June 24
Painter Min Jae-young captured the fatigue and obsession of city life with fleeting images of passers-by on the street. Call (02) 723-3340.
Kang Hyung-koo
Arario Gallery
Through Aug.19
About 60 works from Artist Kang Hyung-koo's last two decades including self-portraits, caricatures and sculpture are on display. Visit www.arariogallery.com.
Spirit of Africa
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through Sept. 30
The chic museum houses a collection of ceramic wares from around the world. This exhibition presents adobe houses and other collections from Africa. Visit www.clayarch.org.
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 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.
Cinderella & Little Red Riding Hood
Neverland Picture Book Museum
The exhibit 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.
China
Gana Art Center
Through July 8
In its seventh Photo Festival program, the center presents photographs and films made by 10 contemporary Chinese artists based in Beijing and Shanghai. Visit www.ganaart.com.
An Adventure with Thomas and Friends
COEX Convention Hall (Hall 11)
July 7-Aug. 19
A space made just for kids to enable them to touch, draw, see, and venture into their own creativity while being surrounded by Thomas the Tank Engine and his other engine friends. Tickets cost from 12,000 won (teenagers) to 15,000 won (children). Visit www.thomas7979.com or call 1566-7477. Located inside COEX (third floor) near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Kids Nanta
Seongnam Arts Center (Opera House)
July 29- Aug. 26
The famous rhythmic performance is recreated for children as it shows the Seven Princesses making their own special recipes. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Funique Museum
Inside the War Memorial of Korea
Through Aug. 31
From a blanket-like roll-up piano to a talking toilet seat, this museum has anything the mind could conjure up and makes it into reality. Tickets cost from 7,000 won (children) to 8,000 won. Visit www.funique.com or call (02) 792-8500. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.
A.L.I.C.E. Museum
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through June 22
This "Alive Liquid Interactive Creative Expressive" show invites kids to experience the world of imagination created by 30 local and foreign media artists and designers. Visit www.alicemuseum.or.kr.
Tiovivo
Tiovivo offers a kingdom of toys and creative play for kids to be just kids. Tickets cost from 8,000 won to 10,000 won. Visit www.tiovivo.co.kr or call (02) 3448-7878. Located near exit 6 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3.
Rolling Ball Museum
Allow children to experience and play with the wonder and science behind rolling balls. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 12,000 won. Visit www.rollingball.co.kr or call (02) 794-9959. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.
June 16, Saturday
Gwangju vs. Daejeon at 3:00 p.m. Boseong Stadium
Ulsan vs. Pohang at 5:00 p.m. Ulsan Munsu Stadium
Suwon vs. Gyeongnam at 5:00 p.m. Suwon World Cup Stadium
Jeonbuk vs. Jeju at 6:00 p.m. Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Incheon vs. Seoul at 7:00 p.m. Incheon Munhak Stadium
Busan vs. Jeonnam at 7:00 p.m. Busan World Cup Stadium
June 17, Sunday
Seongnam vs. Daegu at 7:00 p.m. Tancheon Sports Complex