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  • Published Oct 4, 2007 3:11 pm KST
  • Updated Oct 4, 2007 3:11 pm KST

Clubs

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.

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 Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.

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.

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

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.

Four Rivers Flowing to the Sea

National Theater of Korea

Oct. 13 - 14

The National Orchestra of Korea, directed by Hwang Byeong-gi, performs four orchestral musical pieces representing Korean spiritual world such as Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism and shamanism. Tickets cost from 14,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2280-4114. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk University Station on subway line 3 (Shuttle available).

Art Exhibitions

Come Quick Danger

Brain Factory

Through Oct.14

Artist Lee Woo-yeon showcases pieces that reinterpret images of war, starting from basic violent instincts to large-scale conflicts, mostly inspired by material that Lee came across at the War Memorial of Korea. Visit www.brainfactory.org

Korean Abstract Art Beginning With Lee Joon

Aram Nuri Art Gallery

Through Dec.2

The exhibition provides much to see with 70 abstract paintings sorted by painting style and period, 50 sketches by Lee during his journey around Europe as well as other media artworks. Visit www.artgy.or.kr

Roni Horn

Kukje Gallery

Through Oct.20

World-renowned artist Roni Horn showcases 20 artworks that represent her wide-range of artistic styles, including installation, photography and drawings, at her first solo exhibition in Asia. Visit www.kukje.org

Wolf Kahn

Gallery Erl

Through Nov.3

Kahn, one of the most prominent masters of abstract expressionism alive, presents around 30 works with his trademark of abstract paintings touched with scenic imagery. Call (02) 516-7573.

Lucy and Her Time

Rodin Gallery

Through Nov.18

Japan-based installation artist Choi Jae-eun, explores the idea of time and existence by employing creative approaches in her a solo exhibition in Korea for the first time in 14 years. Visit www.rodingallery.org.

Inter-View

Gallery The Space

Through Nov.11

The group exhibition of nine international artists seems to have no connecting theme - but such inconsistency is precisely it. The artists engage with various mediums, starting from video, paining to sculpture or installation. Visit www.gallerythespace.co.kr.

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 after a career in classical music industry.

His photographs show meditative beauty of the nature. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.

Min Byung-hun

Gallery Kong

Through Oct.28

The artist manipulates variations of gray to add subtlety to his photographs that take on the appearance of Oriental ink and wash paintings. The exhibition is divided into four sections-snowland, sky, fog and gloom. Call (02) 738-7776.

Landscape of Korean Contemporary Photography

Seoul Museum of Art NamSeoul

This exhibition showcases 80 works from 22 photographers who represent the development of contemporary photography in Korea from 1960 to the present. Visit https://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr.

Ixtlan Stop

Arario Gallery

Through Nov.4

Artist Park Yoon-young investigates news-making cases that interest her, re-constructing them in her own unique space, dubbed Ixtlan. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr.

Huh Dal-jae

Park Ryu Sook Gallery-Jeju

Through Oct. 28

Artist Huh, who paints in traditional East Asian style, presents images of various flowers. Visit www.parkryusookgallery.co.kr

Ross Bleckner

Cais Gallery

Through Nov.9

The well-known artist's ``Meditation'' series of abstract art portrays themes such as loss and nihility through flowers. This is his first solo exhibition in Seoul. Visit www.caisgallery.com

Channel 1

Gallery HYUNDAI

Through Oct.21

The group exhibition by six Korean artists goes back to the basics of media art, presenting a single channel of diverse video works. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Description in Korean Art

Ho-Am Art Museum

Through Mar.2

This theme exhibition represents Korean traditional works with inscriptions showing their beauty and significance in Korean culture. Visit www.hoammuseum.org .

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 on a total of 500 TV monitors. Visit www.kbsnamjunepaik.com

Design MADE 2007

Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum

Through Oct.22

Under the subtitle ``It's Hotel,'' the design exhibition brings together noted designers from around the world to create imaginary hotel rooms from business rooms to suites. Visit www.designmade.org.

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.

Markus Lupertz

Philip Kang Gallery

The world-famous German neo-expressionist presents his works with unique painting techniques that cover both figurative and abstract art. Visit www.philipkanggallery.com.

Charge Your Imagination

Gyeonggido Museum of Art

Through Oct. 17

This exhibition is aimed at helping viewers to feel closer to contemporary art by displaying diverse works from 28 artists combined with story-telling. Visit www.gma.or.kr.

Imagery Play

PKM Gallery

In this group exhibition, 14 artists from Korea, China, Japan and Europe display each of their distinctive methods of interpreting and creating images in painting, drawing, print, video and installation. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Le Cirque en Majeste

Daelim Contemporary Art Museum

Through Oct. 31

About 90 photographic works by 17 prominent and promising artists themed on the circus are on display. Visit www.daelimmuseum.org.

The Sun: Noguchi Rika

Mongin Art Center

In this series, the Japanese artist photographs scenes from daily life, such as the sun and the sky, adopting a unique perspective. Visit www.mongin.org.

Serendipitous Tangents

Gallery Factory

This group exhibition features the works of nine U.S.-based artists, with artworks that reinterpret everyday moments to create results that are moving and surreal. Visit www.factory483.org.

6 Photographers Invitational Exhibition

Kim Young Seob Photo Gallery

Through Oct.23

This group exhibition of six photographers from both Korea and abroad shows artworks that are extremely different yet all share high collector's value. Visit www.gallerykim.com.

Yoo Tai-su

Gallery Godo

Through Oct.16

The artist's works focus on subjects that can easily be seen in the countryside, such as old farming utensils, as he uses various materials to transform them into contemporary art pieces. Call (02) 720-2223.

Kids

Musical Greek and Roman Mythology

Daehangno Art Hall Starcity

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.

Oh! My Sister

Theater Tree and Water

Through Nov. 4

``Kong-jwi, Pat-jwi,'' a Korean children's tale, is revamped into a modern story. Exciting tap-dance performed by Korean goblins will be a sight to see. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.treeandwater.com or call (02) 741-2124. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Sports Games

Oct. 6, 2007 Saturday (Soccer)

Incheon vs. Ulsan at 3:00 p.m.

Incheon World Cup Stadium

Gyeongnam vs. Gwangju at 3:25 p.m.

Changwon Sports Complex

Jeju vs. Daejeon at 3:30 p.m.

Jeju World Cup Stadium

Suwon vs. Pohang at 5:00 p.m.

Suwon World Cup Stadium

Oct. 7, 2007 Sunday

Busan vs. Daegu at 3:00 p.m.

Busan World Cup Stadium

Jeonbuk vs. Jeonnam at 3:00 p.m.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Seongnam vs. Seoul at 7:00 p.m.

Tancheon Sports Complex

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.