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 caps 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 Seoyo-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.
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: 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 Apkujoung 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.
Folk Performances
The Korea House
Open run
The Korea House holds 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 on 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.
Van Gogh: Voyage into the Myth
Seoul Museum of Art
Through March 16
The first retrospective of Vincent Van Gogh's works (1853-1890) in Korea features 67 of the Dutch artist's masterpieces from the Van Gogh Museum and Kroller-Muller Museum in the Netherlands. Among the masterpieces on display are `Self-portrait' (1887), `Irises' (1890) and `Church in Auvers' (1890). It is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, holidays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Tickets are 12,000 won for adults, 10,000 for students (13-18 years old), and 8,000 won for children (7-12 years old). Visit www.vangoghseoul.com.
Keith Tyson
Gana Art Gallery
Through Dec. 2
British artist Keith Tyson's solo exhibition features his "geno pheno" paintings, nature paintings, studio wall drawings and sculptures. Tyson, winner of the prestigious Turner Prize in London in 2002, is known for bringing scientific concepts into his art. Visit www.ganaart.com.
Toeko Tatsuno
Jean Art Center
Through Dec. 16
Japanese artist Toeko Tatsuno's vibrantly hued art works are on display. Tatsuno's works create the illusion of bookshelves and piled up boxes. Visit www.jeanart.net.
American Masterpieces
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Works of famous artists Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sam Francis, Tom Wesselmann, James Rosenquist, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella are on display. For information, call (02) 512-647 or visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.
Artificial Rock
UrbanArt
Through Dec. 1
The conceptual 'fake rock' sculptures of Chinese sculptor Zhan Wang are currently on display at UrbanArt. His 'fake rocks' are made out of stainless steel, inspired by traditional Chinese rocks placed outside new buildings. Visit www.urbanart4u.com.
Golden Age
Arario Gallery
Through Jan. 6
Arario Gallery, located in Cheonan, is showing the paintings of Korean artist Park Se-jin. Her works such as "Crying Soldier" and "The Place and the Gray," are characterized by brilliant colors and impressionistic style. Tickets are 3,000 won. Visit www.arariogallery.com.
Juan Soriano on Paper, Tapestry, Bronze and Silver
Gallery Areum, Nuri at Korea Foundation Cultural Center
Through Nov. 28
A retrospective for renowned Mexican painter and sculptor Juan Soriano features 27 paintings, five tapestries and 25 sculptures in bronze and silver. Visit https://portal.sre.gob.mx/corea/ (Spanish, Korean, English) or www.kfcenter.or.kr (English, Korea).
Art and Design Works from Denmark
Museum of Art Seoul National University
Through Dec. 4
This exhibition features exciting art works and designs from young and upcoming Danish artists such as Iva Kvetny, AVPD, Bring Out The Garbage and Flowmarket. Tickets are 3,000 won. For information, visit www.snumoa.or.
Giulio Perroni Exhibition
L.O.G. Cafe, Chonbuk University
Through Dec. 29
Canadian artist Giulio Perroni is currently living in Jeonju. His works seek to discover the balance in life, such as masculine and feminine, and spiritual and mundane. The L.O.G. Cafe is located at Chonbuk University, Jeonju. Call (063) 276-7055.
Women Artists - Biennale
Incheon Culture & Arts Center
Through Dec. 30
Incheon is the site for the first Women Artists - Biennale. Female artists from Korea and around the world are participating in the event. The exhibition "Three Chamber: Existence, Myth, Experience" features 60 artworks from 30 artists. Incheon Culture & Arts Center is located at the Culture and Arts Center Station, Incheon subway line, exit 6 and 7. Call (032) 772-7727 or visit www.iwabiennale.org.
Shin Sang-ho Exhibition
Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through March 30
The exhibition introduces a world of ceramics by artist Shin Sang-ho, who works to close the gap between architecture and ceramics through his extensive and diverse pieces. Visit www.clayarch.org.
Treasure of Opera Gallery: Masterpieces & Contemporary
Opera Gallery
Through Dec. 5
This exhibition is the grand opening of the gallery, and it features just as grand a selection of masterpieces, including pieces of legendary artists Picasso, Chagall and Monet, allowing art-goers to enjoy a taste of art that would normally only be available at top art museums. Visit www.operagallery.com.
Restless Hand, Wandering Mind
SOMA Museum of Art
Three established artists each with distinctive art styles recreate their studios in this exhibition allowing museumgoers to freshly experience the process of creating contemporary art. Visit www.somamuseum.org.
Hwang In-heh
Galerie BellArte
Through Nov. 27
In this solo exhibition, artist Hwang In-heh presents her "Endless Love" series, as she incorporates hanji, or Korean paper, charcoal and handmade paper buttons, in her abstract artwork. Call (02) 739-4333.
Tomorrow
Artsonje Center
The art center presents the hope and vision of our future through contemporary art works of noted artists from numerous countries, covering a wide variety of genres including installation, photography and performance art. Call (02) 739-7067~8.
Korean Contemporary Photographs of 10 Photographers
Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through Dec. 8
Take a glimpse of modern-day Korea through the lens of ten Korean photographers. Kim Soo-kang's "White Vessel" series features Korean porcelain plates, while Oh Hein-kuhn takes portraits of young Korean girls and Kang Hong-goo shows the Korean countryside. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
Collected Mountains and Waters
Ssamzie Space
Through Dec.4
In this solo exhibition, artist Park Byoung-choon brings contemporary aspects to traditional paintings as he creates three-dimensional traditional landscapes. Visit www.ssamziespace.com.
All Light! All Right?
Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum
This year's fourth exhibition in a series of life-style design provides a new perspective on "Light" by showing the infinitive number of ways that light can be transformed to create artistic spaces and artworks.
Korean Abstract Art Beginning With Lee Joon
Aram Nuri Art Gallery
This retrospective exhibition provides much to see with 70 abstract paintings sorted by painting style and period, 50 sketches by Lee. Visit www.artgy.or.kr.
Heartful Bird
Gallery Artside
Prominent Chinese artist Ye Yongqing is holding his first solo exhibition in Seoul. Conceptual works from his "Bird Painting" series will be on display. Ye is a founding member of the Southwest Art Group. Visit www.artside.org or call 725-1020.
Mothers
Posco Art Museum
Through Nov. 29
Veteran photographer Yoon Chu-yung captures the love of Korean mothers in his photographs . Call (02) 3457-1665.
David Nash
Kukje Gallery
Through Nov. 26
Renowned English artist David Nash works with wood to form distinctive and diverse geometric shapes through his sculptures, drawings and media art. Visit www.kukjegallery.co.kr.
Void in Korean Art
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Through Jan. 27
An extensive collection of artworks, from old Korean artifacts, porcelains and paintings to modern contemporary works, bring out the meaning of "Void" as they are presented in a common space under three subtopics, nature, freedom and imagination. Visit www.leeum.org.
Exhibition of Prints from the Masters
Gallery Doll, Gallery Jinsun
On display are prints by world-renowned artists, allowing art-goers a look at the history of print art starting. Split into two parts, rare prints (Oct.31-Nov.12) and prints of the 20th century (Nov.14-26), these feature artists such as Renoir, Matisse, Picasso and much more. Visit www.jinsunart.com.
Rhapsody in Video
KBS New Hall
A retrospective showcase of video art pioneer Nam June Paik features a total of 100 pieces including 30 middle-and full-sized works displayed on a total of 500 TV monitors. Visit www.namjune.kbs.co.kr.
Cook's Story
Lotte World Art Theater
Through Dec. 9
Musical "Cook's Story" tells the story of a baker who wants to make the most scrumptious bread in the world. Actors bake bread on stage and a magical oven catches children's eyes. Tickets are 30,000 won. Visit www.go-arthall.co.kr or call (02) 411-0668. Connected to Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
Thomas Saves the Day
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2
World-beloved locomotive, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are coming to Korea with fun songs and dances. This musical tours seven cities until Jan. 13. Check out www.musicalthomas.co.kr for schedules. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Nov. 24, 2007 Saturday (Basketball)
Mobis Phoebus vs. KT&G Kites at 3:00 p.m.
Ulsam Dongchun Gymnasium
KCC Egis vs. KTF MagicWings at 3:00 p.m.
Jeonju Indoor Stadium
ET Land Black Slamer vs. Orions at 3:00 p.m.
Incheon Samsan Gymnasium
Nov. 25, 2007 Sunday
ET Land Black Slamer vs. Mobis Phoebus at 3:00 p.m.
SK Knights vs. KCC Egis at 3:00 p.m.
Jamsil Student Indoor Stadium
Samsung Thunders vs. KT&G Kites at 5:00 p.m.
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Dongbu Promy vs. LG Sakers at 5:00 p.m.
Wonju Chiak Stadium
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.