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 the 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 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 caps 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
This wine bar and restaurant has 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: 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 a standup. 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 wines, 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.
Tongue, Liberated!
Insa Art Space
Through Dec. 23
As part of its annual series Issue Fighters, Insa Art Space has organized the project ``Tongue, Liberated,'' focusing on speech and sound. The exhibition features Joseph Beuys' videos that combine performances and lectures, as well as works by Nicoline van Harskamp, Keiko Sei, Seong Ki-wan, Choi Su-hwan and the group voiceoverhead. Visit www.insaartspace.or.kr (Korean, English).
Contemporary Korean Art in the World: New York
Hangaram Design Museum
Through Dec. 21
The exhibition features works of 19 Korean artists based in New York City. The works of artists such as Kang Ik-joong and Bae So-hyun, who have established themselves in the New York art scene, are shown side-by-side with other young rising artists. Call (02) 580-1276.
Suspended Breath
Maison Hermes Atelier
Through Jan. 6
British artist Martin Boyce holds a solo exhibition of his works resembling puzzles, which are for the viewers to solve. ``Broken Fall'' is a wall installation of lights and characters that form words ``broken fall.'' Call (02) 542-6622.
Living in Hanji
Gallery Dam
Through Dec. 10
This exhibition of traditional Korean paper showcases works of hanji artists Cho Eun-sil and Shin Ji-eun. Based on the theme ``Living Room,'' the exhibition shows the present and future of hanji. Visit www.hinapkin.com or call (02) 334-0880.
Sinisca
Seoul Arts Center, Opera Theater
Through Dec. 27
This exhibition celebrates 55 years of artworks by famous Italian artist Sinisca. His works can be found in museums, buildings and squares around the world. He is not just a painter but a lithographer, jewelry maker, sculptor, designer and photographer. The exhibition features paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewels and even dresses. Call (02) 796-0634.
Imagery Play
PKM Gallery
Through Dec. 29
Works by German artists Franz Ackermann, Thomas Bayrle and Alvar Beyer; British artist Michael Craig-Martin; and Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo are on display at PKM Gallery. Call (02) 734-9467.
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 ww.vangoghseoul.com.
American Masterpieces
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Michael Schultz Gallery is holding an exhibition featuring the works of famous artists such as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sam Francis, Tom Wesselmann, James Rosenquist, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella. Call (02) 512-647 or visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.
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 porcelain plates, Oh Hein-kuhn takes portraits of young girls and Kang Hong-goo shows the spirit of the countryside. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr
Golden Age
Arario Gallery
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 an impressionistic style. Tickets are 3,000 won. Visit www.arariogallery.com.
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.
Giulio Perroni Exhibition
L.O.G. Cafe, Chonbuk University
Canadian artist Giulio Perroni, who is currently living in Jeonju, is holding an exhibition of his paintings. His works seek to discover the balance in life of such opposites as masculine and feminine, and spiritual and mundane. The L.O.G. Cafe is located at Chonbuk University, Jeonju. Call (063) 276-7055.
Toeko Tatsuno
Jean Art Center
Through Dec. 16
Japanese artist Toeko Tatsuno's vibrantly hued art works are on display at the Jean Art Gallery in Insa-dong. Tatsuno's works create the illusion of bookshelves and piled up boxes. Visit www.jeanart.net.
Fear
Gallery 2
Through Dec. 22
Korean artist Yoon Sang-yuel's digital art exhibition titled ``FEAR'' stands for ``False Evidence Appearing Real.'' Among his works displayed is the video ``Moving Target'' and installation series ``Optical Evidence.'' Visit gallery2.co.kr or call (02) 3448-2112.
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. It runs under three themes: Dream of Africa, Structure & Force and Fired Paintings. Visit www.clayarch.org.
Restless Hand, Wandering Mind
SOMA Museum of Art
Three established artists each with distinctive art styles recreate their studios in this exhibition allowing museum goers to freshly experience the process of creating contemporary art. Visit www.somamuseum.org.
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.
Description in Korean Art
Ho-Am Art Museum
Through March 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
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.
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 won the prestigious Turner Prize in London in 2002. Visit www.ganaart.com.
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. Visit www.snumoa.org
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, a founding member of the Southwest Art Group, has been described as a ``bird man who paints with his mind.'' Visit www.artside.org or call 725-1020.
Tomorrow
Artsonje Center
The art center presents the hope and vision of our future through contemporary art works of noted artists from numerous countries Call (02) 739-7067~8.
Thomas Saves the Day
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
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.
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 will catch 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.
Dec. 1, 2007 Saturday (Basketball)
KTF MagicWings vs. ET Land Black Slamer at 3:00 p.m.
Busan Sajik Indoor Stadium
Samsung Thunders vs. LG Sakers at 3:00 p.m.
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
KCC Egis vs. Orions at 3:00 p.m.
Jeonju Indoor Stadium
Dec. 2, 2007 Sunday
Orions vs. Mobis Phoebus at 3:00 p.m.
Daegu Indoor Stadium
KCC Egis vs. Dongbu Promy at 3:00 p.m.
LG Sakers KT&G Kites at 5:00 p.m.
Changwon Indoor Stadium
ET Land Black Slamer vs. SK Knights at 5:00 p.m.
Incheon Samsan Gymnasium
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.