Around Town 2
Clubs
The Octagon
Nonhyeon
Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.
Club Volume
Itaewon
Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635.
Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong
Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.
Club Answer
Cheongdam
Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting systems, with world renowned DJs filling the stage. Club Answer is located in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr.
Club Ellui
One of the largest clubs in Asia and located under Hotel Ellui, world-class DJs such as Alex Kenji and Ferry Corsten feature in weekend lineups. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call 1577-9669 or visit www.ellui.net.
Luv Superlounge
Nestled in the heart of Itaewon, Luv Superlounge offers a wide selection of drinks, and a solid sound system with resident DJ Andi Numan from New Zealand. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 794-8898 or visit ko-kr.facebook.com/luvsuperlounge.
Club Double Eight
Sinsa
Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to a whole new level. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with global DJs. Located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803 or visit cafe.naver.com/doubleeight.
Club Mute
Club Mute is a boutique club with exquisitely designed decorations and a custom-tailored sound system. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 796-6853 or visit www.clubmute.com.
Platoon Kunsthalle
Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space offering various facilities, including a large, open hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant for multi-purpose events. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 1 a.m. and DJ nights are on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 3447-1191 or visit
Dojo
Work hard, play hard, sleep later! Lying underground Noxa in the thriving Kyonggridan neighborhood, Dojo is the latest edition to the clubbing nightlife in Seoul. Popular local DJs offer nonstop tunes for energetic dancing until dawn with weekday drink specials and enthusiastic crowds of longtime expats. For more information, call (02) 790-1334.
Traditional
‘Baebijangjeon’
National Theater of Korea
May 3-10
The National Changgeuk Company of Korea will perform “Baebijangjeon,” a traditional Korean opera based on traditional folklore revolving around the story of Aerang, a female entertainer looking to seduce a regional officer, who tries to stay faithful to his deceased wife. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2280-4114 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.
Bongsan Talchum
May 26
“Bongsan Talchum”, a traditional Korean mask dance, will be performed at the National Theater of Korea May 26. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won for students and 10,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 566-6356 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.
Art Exhibitions
Kim Hye-jung
Ganainsa Art Center
Through April 28
Artist Kim Hye-jung is holding a solo exhibition at the Ganainsa Art Center through April 28. Located near exit 6 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 736-1020 or visit www.insaartcenter.com.
Park Chae-eun
Artist Kim Hye-jung is exhibiting some of her works at the Ganainsa Art Center through April 28. Located near exit 6 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 736-1020 or visit www.insaartcenter.com.
‘Limited Edition’
Samcheong Gallery
April 30-May 6
Three artists — Lee Sang-mi, Chae Da-young and Choi Yoo-kyung — will hold an exhibition at the Samcheong Gallery from April 30 to May 6. Located near exit 2 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-5758 or visit www.samcheong.co.kr.
Yayoi Kusama
Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center*
May 4-June 15
World-famous Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama will display her works at Hangaram Art Museum from May 4 to June 15. Tickets cost 8,000 for children, 10,000 won for teens and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘City Between’
Gallery Hyundai
Through May 18
Photographer Lee Yoon-jean’s photo works, depicting urban landscapes, will be displayed at the Gallery Hyundai in downtown Seoul through May 18. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 734-6111 or visit www.galleryhyundai.com.
‘2014 SeMA Gold Nobody’
Seoul Museum of Art
The Seoul Museum of Art in downtown Seoul holds an exhibition focusing on works of three overseas Korean artists — Jo Sook-jin, Yoon Jin-me and Min Yong-soon. Located near exit 11 or 12 of Seoul City Hall Station, subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8938 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.
‘Contact’
Buk Seoul Museum of Art
The Buk Seoul Museum of Art in northern Seoul holds a photo exhibition displaying 160 portraits photos from its collection through May 18. Located near exit 3 of Junggye Station, subway line 7. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-5270 or visit www.sema.seoul.go.kr.
Wildlife: Master of Photography
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
Through May 25
A photo exhibition featuring captured images of wild animals worldwide will be displayed at the Sejong Center for the performing Arts in downtown Seoul through May 25. Tickets cost 10,000 won for children, 11,000 won for students and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 6263-2620 or visit www.wildlifekorea.com.
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“Crossing” by artist Lee Young-eun will be displayed at Gallery DOS in central Seoul through April 29. Courtesy of Gallery DOS
Lee Young-eun
Gallery DOS
Through April 29
Artist Lee Young-eun displays her new works at the Gallery DOS in central Seoul. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.
Jung Yeon-doo
PLATEAU, Samsung Museum of Art
Through June 8
Media artist Jung Yeon-doo holds a solo exhibition, featuring some 40 of his artworks, including “Hero,” “Evergreen Tower,” “Tokyo Brand City” and “Six Points.” Tickets cost 2,000 to 3,000 won. Located near exit 8 of City Hall Station, subway line 1 or 2. For more information, call (02) 2259-7793 or visit www.plateau.or.kr.
‘Photosight’
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Through June 29
The exhibition features some of the iconic pieces kept at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and Art Bank, Korea. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2188-6095 or visit www.moca.go.kr.
‘Color, Visit the Art Gallery’
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center*
The Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center will highlight color, light and atmosphere through artwork from various Korean artists. Tickets cost 3,000 to 5,000 won. For more information, call (031) 960-0180 or visit www.artgy.or.kr.
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“Rapture” by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat will be displayed at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, through July 13. / Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery
Shirin Neshat
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
Through July 13
A retrospective of Iranian video artist and film director Shirin Neshat is on display at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art through July 13. Tickets cost 4,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
Jesper Just
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Through August 3
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will display some works of Danish video artist Jesper Just through August 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘Troika — Persistent Illusions’
Daelim Museum
Through Oct. 12
London-based art collective Troika, consisting of Eva Rucki, Conny Freyer and Sebastien Noel, displays their works including video arts, sculptures, drawings and installation works at the Daelim Museum April 10—Oct. 12. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.
‘Spirit of Chun Kyung-ja’
Open Run
The Seoul Museum of Art displays works of Chun Kyung-ja, in its permanent exhibition hall. Among the 93 in the collection donated by Chun, the museum displays 32 cherry-picked pieces, including her self-portraits, various portraits of women, landscapes and sketches. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8959 or visit
Kids
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites’
Seongnam Arts Center*
Through April 27
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will present stories of Eric Carle, the renowned children’s picture book author and illustrator at the Seongnam Arts Center through April 27. Tickets cost 33,000 won. For more information, call (031) 783-8000 or visit
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The “Children’s Day Harp Concert” will be held at the Seoul Arts Center on May 5. / Courtesy of Magnet Creative
‘Children’s Day Harp Concert’
Seoul Arts Center*
May 5
The Harpyday Ensemble and various harpists will hold the second Korean Harp Festival for Children at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul May 5. Tickets cost 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 780-5054 or visit www.harpydayensemble.co.kr.
‘Great Discovery of Picture Book’
The children’s exhibition features 100 years of iconic images from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the works of Mo Willems, an American writer and illustrator of children’s books. Willems has written several books, including “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “There Is a Bird on Your Head.” Tickets cost 6,000 to 12,000 won. For more information, call 1588-7211 or visit www.snart.or.kr.
The Children’s Museum
National Museum of Korea
The Children’s Museum run by the National Museum of Korea provides an opportunity for children to see the lifestyles of Koreans in the past. The museum also exhibits duplicated versions of Korea’s national treasures, which visitors can touch. In the “hands-on” activity room, children can play traditional Korean music instruments. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 and Jungang Line. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.museum.go.kr.
Gyeonggi Children’s Museum
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Children’s Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is inviting children with various activities and education programs. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (031) 270-8600 or visit www.gcmuseum.or.kr.
Gwacheon National Science Museum
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province
The museum has revamped its programs, highlighted by a wider variety of natural history items such as dinosaurs and also items on space technology. Located near exit 5 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 4,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3677-1500 or visit www.sciencecenter.go.kr.
‘Dialogue In The Dark’
Vertigo
The “Dialogue In The Dark” is a quirky exhibition that challenges visitors to experience works of art work amid dim lighting. Located near exit 3 of Shinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 313-9977 or visit www.dialogue-in-the-dark.com.
Sports Games
Baseball
Friday, April 25
KIA Tigers vs. LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Doosan Bears vs. NC Dinos
Masan Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
SK Wyverns vs. Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Samsung Lions vs. Nexen Heroes
Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 26
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Masan Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 27
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Masan Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
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 Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.