What's on August 7-13 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Hanoi- Fansland – “The Phantom of the Opera” Tribute
Aug 4, 11 and 18, 8 pm,
VUI Studio, 3C Tong Duy Tan Street
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera (1987), a special series of 4-5 screenings (from high-definition videos) of one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century, will take place at 8 pm every Friday from July 28 2017.
Free admission
Hanoi-Traditional Korean Art Performance
Aug 12, 7 pm,
Korean Cultural Centre
Featuring the participation of the Traditional Korean Performing Arts Group (a member of the Uri Korean Cultural Research Association).
Uri Korean Cultural Research Association was first established in 2002 and has received many awards in Korea. They will bring traditional artistic performances such as SeolJangGu and Buknori Drum Dance in Jindo.
Free entry
Hanoi-Hidden Beat Vol. 02 “smooth.smooth.smooth”
Aug 13, 8 – 10 pm,
Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang (for car) | 28 Tran Binh (for bike), My Dinh 2,
“Hidden beat – inspire your heart” is created with the belief in the interminable inspiration of music in our daily lives and the Heritage Space always aims to maximize our potential in supporting independent music artists/groups/bands, and has become an important chain to connect audiences and musical artists.
Tickets:
– Special: 120,000vnd (including one free drink)
– Standard: 100,000vnd.
– Member: 80,000vnd (for membership, student – show your student card when checking in at the gate). Drinks will be available (cold beer, juice, tea, water).
HCMC-Saigon Chamber Music: Young Virtuosi Concert 2017
Aug 11, 8pm,
Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, 112 Nguyen Du Street, District 1
Saigon Chamber of Music is the first summer music festival and training Hwith a focus on ensemble music in Vietnam. Once a year, it provides a perfect chance for young musicians to remove themselves from the pressure of their solo repertoire and venture into the art of ensemble music, where they connect with others, reflect on their musical voice, and develop their musicianship.
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EXHIBITION
Hanoi-Exhibition “Miền thanh thản” by Artist Trần Nhật Thăng
Aug 6 – 13, 10 am – 9 pm
Chọn Gallery, 16 Trang Tien Street
Art exhibition “Miền Thanh Thản” (“Serene Place”, from exhibition series “Miền”) marks the comeback of artist Trần Nhật Thăng after a 9-year hiatus, and at the same time, 1 year anniversary of the gallery’s new name: Chọn “The Art of Choosing Art”.
Hanoi-Exhibition “Paper Paintings”
Centre of Art-Photography Exhibition
29 Hang Bai, Hanoi
The art exhibition “Paper Paintings” held by the Hanoi Fine Arts Association, featuring the humans, culture and the landscapes of Hanoi.
Free entry
Hanoi-Photo Exhibition “ASEAN Peoples and Countries”
Ly Thai To Statue Square, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi (Walking street around Hoan Kiem lake)
Featuring 230 photographs (selected from 10,127 photographs) by 136 authors from 10 ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Hanoi-Exhibition – Meeting: Dreams of Science
Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
The world around us has many extraordinary things. The “Ohé Science” collection not only presents us with the multifaceted image of nature but also answers to children’s questions about nature. The collection includes 10 books: Planets in sight – The solar system; A beautiful plant! – Life of flowering plants; As the crow flies – Migrations; Hot volcanoes – Volcanism; Stars – Astronomy; Water – The water cycle; Rain and fine weather – Meteorology; Like marmots – Hibernation; A horse of horses – A domestic species; Good appetite animals – Diets.
This exhibition presents different views from children on the issues addressed in the collection. Under the guidance of the cartoonist Nguyen Tuan Son (Picas Son), the children will paint their scientific world with their pure and naive brushes.
Free entry
HCMC-Exhibition 'Then I Can Turn the World Upside Down'
Salon Saigon, 6D Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 7, District 3
‘Then I Can Turn the World Upside Down’ is an exhibition of works on paper by five Vietnam-based contemporary artists. Each work explores in its own subjective way, by Le Hoang Bich Phuong, Mai Hoang, Nguyen Manh Hung, Florian Nguyen and Hoang Nam Viet, the myriad of possibilities inherent in the medium of drawing to create imaginary realities which evoke the subconscious.
With their ink and paper, the artists have created visions of hidden beauty and reinterpretations of the world, revealing quasi-hallucinatory perspectives on otherwise too familiar landscapes.
HCMC-Exhibition “The Picture Will Still Exist”
Dia Projects, 2nd Floor, 103 Dong Khoi Str, District 1
Featuring photographs, paintings and video works selected from the Post Vidai Collection.
Showcasing eight established and emerging Vietnamese artists and collectives, including Dinh Q. Le, Hoang Duong Cam, Howard Henry Chen, Le Quy Tong, Ngoc Nau, Phuong Linh, The Propeller Group and Vo An Khanh. A number of artworks, such as Dinh Q. Le’s WTC in four moments (2014), The Propeller Group’s AK-47 vs. M16 (2015) and Phuong Linh’s Sanctified Clouds (2012-2015), will be on display for the first time to the Vietnamese public.
HCMC-Exhibition ‘House of Nguyen II’ by Tran Minh Tam
Craig Thomas Gallery, 27i Tran Nhat Duat, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1,
A solo exhibition of oil and lacquer paintings on wood by Saigon-based artist Tran Minh Tam.
First time art lovers and collectors became familiar with Tran Minh Tam’s portrayal of royal characters from the past in 2013, when he first introduced his House of Nguyen I series.
Hanoi- Fansland – “The Phantom of the Opera” Tribute
VUI Studio, 3C Tong Duy Tan Street
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera (1987), a special series of 4-5 screenings (from high-definition videos) of one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century, will take place at 8 pm every Friday from July 28 2017.
Free admission
Hanoi-Traditional Korean Art Performance
Aug 12, 7 pm,
Korean Cultural Centre
Featuring the participation of the Traditional Korean Performing Arts Group (a member of the Uri Korean Cultural Research Association).
Uri Korean Cultural Research Association was first established in 2002 and has received many awards in Korea. They will bring traditional artistic performances such as SeolJangGu and Buknori Drum Dance in Jindo.
Free entry
Hanoi-Hidden Beat Vol. 02 “smooth.smooth.smooth”
Aug 13, 8 – 10 pm, Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang (for car) | 28 Tran Binh (for bike), My Dinh 2,
“Hidden beat – inspire your heart” is created with the belief in the interminable inspiration of music in our daily lives and the Heritage Space always aims to maximize our potential in supporting independent music artists/groups/bands, and has become an important chain to connect audiences and musical artists.
Tickets:
– Special: 120,000vnd (including one free drink)
– Standard: 100,000vnd.
– Member: 80,000vnd (for membership, student – show your student card when checking in at the gate). Drinks will be available (cold beer, juice, tea, water).
HCMC-Saigon Chamber Music: Young Virtuosi Concert 2017
Aug 11, 8pm,
Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, 112 Nguyen Du Street, District 1
Saigon Chamber of Music is the first summer music festival and training Hwith a focus on ensemble music in Vietnam. Once a year, it provides a perfect chance for young musicians to remove themselves from the pressure of their solo repertoire and venture into the art of ensemble music, where they connect with others, reflect on their musical voice, and develop their musicianship.
___________________________________________________________________________
EXHIBITION
Hanoi-Exhibition “Miền thanh thản” by Artist Trần Nhật Thăng
Chọn Gallery, 16 Trang Tien Street
Art exhibition “Miền Thanh Thản” (“Serene Place”, from exhibition series “Miền”) marks the comeback of artist Trần Nhật Thăng after a 9-year hiatus, and at the same time, 1 year anniversary of the gallery’s new name: Chọn “The Art of Choosing Art”.
Hanoi-Exhibition “Paper Paintings”
Centre of Art-Photography Exhibition
29 Hang Bai, Hanoi
The art exhibition “Paper Paintings” held by the Hanoi Fine Arts Association, featuring the humans, culture and the landscapes of Hanoi.
Free entry
Hanoi-Photo Exhibition “ASEAN Peoples and Countries”
Ly Thai To Statue Square, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi (Walking street around Hoan Kiem lake)
Featuring 230 photographs (selected from 10,127 photographs) by 136 authors from 10 ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Hanoi-Exhibition – Meeting: Dreams of Science
Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
The world around us has many extraordinary things. The “Ohé Science” collection not only presents us with the multifaceted image of nature but also answers to children’s questions about nature. The collection includes 10 books: Planets in sight – The solar system; A beautiful plant! – Life of flowering plants; As the crow flies – Migrations; Hot volcanoes – Volcanism; Stars – Astronomy; Water – The water cycle; Rain and fine weather – Meteorology; Like marmots – Hibernation; A horse of horses – A domestic species; Good appetite animals – Diets.
This exhibition presents different views from children on the issues addressed in the collection. Under the guidance of the cartoonist Nguyen Tuan Son (Picas Son), the children will paint their scientific world with their pure and naive brushes.
Free entry
HCMC-Exhibition 'Then I Can Turn the World Upside Down'
Salon Saigon, 6D Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Ward 7, District 3‘Then I Can Turn the World Upside Down’ is an exhibition of works on paper by five Vietnam-based contemporary artists. Each work explores in its own subjective way, by Le Hoang Bich Phuong, Mai Hoang, Nguyen Manh Hung, Florian Nguyen and Hoang Nam Viet, the myriad of possibilities inherent in the medium of drawing to create imaginary realities which evoke the subconscious.
With their ink and paper, the artists have created visions of hidden beauty and reinterpretations of the world, revealing quasi-hallucinatory perspectives on otherwise too familiar landscapes.
HCMC-Exhibition “The Picture Will Still Exist”
Dia Projects, 2nd Floor, 103 Dong Khoi Str, District 1
Featuring photographs, paintings and video works selected from the Post Vidai Collection.
Showcasing eight established and emerging Vietnamese artists and collectives, including Dinh Q. Le, Hoang Duong Cam, Howard Henry Chen, Le Quy Tong, Ngoc Nau, Phuong Linh, The Propeller Group and Vo An Khanh. A number of artworks, such as Dinh Q. Le’s WTC in four moments (2014), The Propeller Group’s AK-47 vs. M16 (2015) and Phuong Linh’s Sanctified Clouds (2012-2015), will be on display for the first time to the Vietnamese public.
HCMC-Exhibition ‘House of Nguyen II’ by Tran Minh Tam
Craig Thomas Gallery, 27i Tran Nhat Duat, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1,
A solo exhibition of oil and lacquer paintings on wood by Saigon-based artist Tran Minh Tam.
First time art lovers and collectors became familiar with Tran Minh Tam’s portrayal of royal characters from the past in 2013, when he first introduced his House of Nguyen I series.
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