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.
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 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. This place is 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 Apgujeong-dong. 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 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 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.
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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
Apkujong-dong
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.
Yeoul's Gayageum Variety Show
Hoam Art Hall
Sept. 28
Yeoul is a Gayageum quartet that combines Korean traditional music, jazz, pop, rock and new age music. They will play traditional Gayageum pieces along with a joint session with a classical quartet and DJ remix. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.youngnipsum.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Folk Performances
The Korea House
Open run
The Korea House will be holding a series of traditional performances. 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.
Saturday Concerts for 2007
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (Yeakdang)
Through Dec. 15
At five o'clock every Saturday, traditional musical and dance performances will be held to honor and remember the history and culture of Korea. Tickets cost from 8,000 won to 10,000 won. Visit www.ncktpa.go.kr or call (02) 580-3300. Located near exit 1 of
Bangbae Station on subway line 2.
Yokoo Tadanori Poster Exhibition
Zero One Design Center
Through Sept. 30
This exhibition presents pop art posters designed by Yokoo Tadanori, touted as a ``Japanese Andy Warhol,'' from the year 1965 to today. Visit www.zeroonecenter.com.
Border Life
Gana Art Gallery
Through Sept. 4
Artist Kim Jee-hye, the fifth artist to be featured in ``The Contemporary'' series at the gallery, reinterprets Korean traditional images and concepts from a colorful contemporary perspective. Visit www.ganaart.com.
Momentary Inspiration
Gallery Kong
Through Sept. 16
Artist Park So-young transforms familiar mundane spaces into surreal ones in her paintings with her momentary inspirations. Visit www.gallerykong.com.
Lacquer painting
Andante Gallery
Through Sept. 29
Artist Kim Sun-hee holds a solo exhibition after two years of hiatus, presenting her recent paintings of lacquer on wood. Visit www.andante.or.kr.
Stone
two times thirteen gallery
This exhibition presents about 15 abstract stone sculpture works of New York-based Korean artist Han Yong-jin, who focuses on the aesthetics of harmony and tolerance. Visit www.2x13gallery.com.
Ode to the Earth
The Museum of Photography
Through Oct. 6
Johsel Namkung, who was born in Korea in 1919, settled in the United States via Japan and China as a successful art photographer following a career in classical music. His photographs show the meditative beauty of nature. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Azalea and Winter in Sabuk
Gallery Hyundai
Through Sept. 26
About 40 recent works by artist Oh Chi-gyun are currently on display. Oh's work was inspired by his stay in Sabuk, a Kangwon Province village with closed-down mines. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.
Rhapsody in Video
KBS New Hall
Through Dec. 30
This retrospective showcase of Nam June Paik, pioneer of video art, features 30 works of the artist displayed throughout 500 TV monitors. Visit www.kbsnamjunepaik.com for more information.
Another Vision Behind
Gallery DOS
Artist Choi Jong-un's colorful paintings, consisting of simple geometry, are on display. Call (02) 735-4678.
Wang Qingsong
PKM Gallery
About 16 latest works of first-generation Chinese photography artist Wang Qingson, who is well known for his satirical take on both capitalism and communism, are on display. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Visual Sound
Cais Gallery
Through Sept. 15
This group exhibition of six artists displays drawings, wall paintings, and video installations all themed on city and masses. Visit www.caisart.com.
Floating
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Oct. 7
Subtitled ``Art of New Generation in China,'' this exhibition is aimed at introducing 50 rising Chinese contemporary art talents marking the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. Visit www.moca.go.kr.
Charge Your Imagination
Gyeonggido Museum of Art
Through Oct. 17
This exhibition is aimed at helping viewers feel closer to contemporary art by displaying a variety of works from 28 artists combined with story-telling. Visit www.gma.or.kr.
Le Cirque en Majeste
Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
Through Oct. 31
On the theme of circus, about 90 photographic works by 17 prominent and promising artists are on display. Visit www.daelimmuseum.org.
Hanji Art Boarding Bridge
Gail Art Museum
Through Sept. 19
Works from 18 Korean artists, who paint or print on traditional Korean mulberry paper, are on display. The exhibition will travel to the Twain Tippetts Gallery in Utah State University in September.
Les Nouveaux Pop
SOMA Museum of Art
This exhibition presents humorous pop art works from 10 international artists outside the United States, showing a lesser known side of the global art movement. Visit www.somamuseum.org.
Flash Cube
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Organized by Dutch guest curator Henk Slager, 59 pieces from 21 international artists explore the meaning of space through the means of photography. Visit www.leeum.org.
-scape
Mongin Art Center
Four young artists reveal their unique perspectives on the theme of landscape. Britain's Sarah Morris and South Korean Kim Sung-soo tackle cityscapes, while Japanese Shinji Ohmaki and Korean Lee Ho-in present imaginary landscapes. Visit www.mongin.org.
Great Habsburg Collectors
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
More than 60 pieces from great painters of the Renaissance and Baroque era are on display at this exhibition organized with the collection from Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum. Visit www.moca.go.kr/deoksugung.jsp.
From Instant to Eternity
Seoul Museum of Art
The first large-scale retrospective of Claude Monet presents about 60 of the French impressionist's works. Visit www.monet.kr.
Spirit of Africa
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
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.
Grandma's Shadow Box
Sadari Art Center
Through Sept. 23
Grandma's memories come out of a box in the form of shadows. The shadow of hands, body, objects and dolls, encourages imagination. Tickets are 20,000 won. Call (02) 382-5477. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Oh! My Sister
Theater Tree and Water
Sept. 13-Nov. 4
``Kong-jwi, Pat-jwi,'' a Korean children's tale, is revamped into a modern family. Exciting tap-dance performed by Korean goblins will be a sight to see. Tickets cost from 10,000 won (~9/23) to 20,000 won. Visit www.treeandwater.com or call (02) 741-2124. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Snoopy Life Design
Seoul Arts Center
The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Snoopy. Ticket costs 8,000 won to 10,000 won. Visit www.snoopylifedesign.co.kr or call (02) 464-4266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Musical ``Greek and Roman Mythology''
Daehangno Art Hall Starcity
Through Oct. 28
Learn Greek and Roman Mythology through an amusing musical. In this show, Zeus comes down to earth, and meets greedy King Midas and Narcissus who loves himself too much. Tickets are 15,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 457-7718. Located near exit 3 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Sept. 8, 2007 Saturday (Baseball)
Hanwha Eagles vs. SK Wyverns at 5:00 p.m.
Munhak Baseball Field
Doosan Bears vs. Lotte Giants at 7:00 p.m.
Sajik Baseball Field
Samsung Lions vs. LG Twins at 7:00 p.m.
Jamsil Baseball Field
Sept. 9, 2007 Sunday
Hyundai Unicorns vs. Hanwha Eagles at 5:00 p.m.
Daejeon Baseball Field