The world's oldest Korean studies group offers a free tour of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, tonight at 6:50 p.m.
The museum is hosting a special exhibition, "Korean Sports, History Written in Sweat," until March 4, to celebrate the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It introduces the history of modern sports in Korea, featuring exhibits from the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics and 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.
After a guided tour, RASKB member Tom Coyner will give a special presentation on his participation as a photographer during the 2002 World Cup.
Visit facebook.com/RASKB for more information.
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosts its year-end networking night tonight, in celebration of the holidays. This includes National Sangria Day, which falls on Dec. 20.
The event is at the Tapeo Restaurant in Gwanak-gu, southern Seoul. Entry costs 25,000 won for members and 35,000 won for non-members and covers food and a drink. Payment is made at the venue. Seating is limited.
Visit facebook.com/SpanishChamberofCommerceinKorea for more information.
Startup Grind Seoul hosts a year-end party this Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sparkplus, a co-working space near Samseong Station.
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs. It offers monthly fireside chats, mixers and annual conferences. The event provides networking opportunities over food and drinks plus a raffle.
Visit facebook.com/startupgrindseoul for more information.
LGBTQ Youth Crisis Support Center DDing Dong is holding a year-end fundraiser this Friday at The Link in Itaewon. The event starts at 7 p.m. and features a performance from 8 p.m. Entry costs 20,000 won. Minors are welcome before 10 p.m.
DDing Dong is Korea's only LGBTQ youth support center, supporting and protecting at-risk sexual minority teens.
Visit ddingdong.kr for more information.
Sorry kids, Santa is real but he's dead, according to six diverse indie bands playing a show this Saturday.
The lineup includes synth-rockers Codiots, punk bands Drive Shower and Reddot, rockers One Bottle, fuzzpop band A'Z Bus and charismatic singer Jung Joong-shik's Zoongsick Band. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Queen Live Hall in Sinchon, western Seoul. Entry costs 15,000 won and includes a free drink.
Visit facebook.com/Codiots for more info.
Korean doo-wop girl group the Barberettes offer a Christmas concert on Christmas Day.
Held at KT&G SangSang Madang in the Hongdae area, the event costs 44,000 won and starts at 5 p.m.
The Hidden Cellar offers an open mic night for anyone looking to listen to some music or play their own on Christmas Day. It is hosted by Kim Schroeder, a singer and actor from South Africa.
The Monday event lasts from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Those interested in performing should RSVP. The Hidden Cellar is located in Haebangchon.
Visit facebook.com/hbcliqourstore for more information.