The 3rd Comics Festival Conference on comics: Thu 31 May, 9 am Festival Opening: Fri 01 Jun, 6 pm Exhibition: 01 - 08 Jun 2012 Hanoi Library 47 Ba Trieu Street, Hanoi You are invited to the 3rd Comics Festival. This is a chance for those who love comics and also a chance for everyone to enjoy fun activities to celebrate the International Children Day! On 31st May, a conference on comic books will be organized with the participation of Mr Jean Auquier - Director of Belgium Comic Center. The subject of the conference is on "The History of Comic Books"; "Literature, comic books and films"; "From the authors to the readers". The Festival will be organized from 01 - 10/06 with the opening of 2 exhibitions "From Ideas to Comic Books" (Viet Nam) and "The journey in the 9th art: comic books of Wallonie Bruxelles" Exhibition "The journey in the 9th art: comic books of Wallonie Bruxelles" showcases works of more than 40 comic writers in Belgium. They are the reflection of beauty and creative … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 16-31 (daily updated)
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Music Night QBik Fri 11 May 2012, 9 pm Hanoi Rock City] 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, Hanoi HRC Presents… drum 'n' bass maestro QBik. Hanoi old timers will remember him hyping up the city a few years back alongside the world's number one beatboxer Killa Kella with his chest ripping, tubthumping drum 'n' bass anthems. This boy is the real deal: he's performed alongside Nero, his massive 12″ single 'My House' was featured on DRUM&BASS ARENA's 'Summer Selection' compilation of 'Biggest Summer Anthems Ever', and he's dropping a remix of Killa Kella's new single on world famous 100% Records (Moby, Robyn, Placebo). Acclaimed by the kings and queens of the bass planet, New Zealand born, Australia-based QBik is played on radio stations across the world. DJs Pete Tong, Annie Mac & Nerm on BBC Radio 1 and Crissy Criss on 1XTRA have all waxed lyrical about his music. QBik is one of Australia's most in demand producer/DJs and Hanoi gets its hands on him for just one night. QBik will be … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED ON MAY 1-15 (daily updated)
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Exhibition "Face to Face" Opening: Thu 26 Apr, 6 pm Exhibition: 26 Apr - 08 May 2012 Art Talk Cafe 12 Quan Su Str, Hanoi You are invited to the self portrait exhibition FACE TO FACE at Art Talk Cafe.Exhibition "A Transformative Disguise" Opening: Thu 26 Apr, 6 pm Exhibition: 27 Apr - 25 May 2012 Sàn Art 3 Mê Linh, District Bình Thạnh, HCMC Sàn Art presents 'A Transformative Disguise', a solo traveling exhibition by Ho Chi Minh City-based artist, Le Hoang Bich Phuong, co-produced by Sàn Art and the Japan Foundation, opening 26 April at 6pm at Sàn Art. This exhibition is the artist's first solo show and will transform the gallery space of Sàn Art, playing with ideas of reflection and transparency, encouraging the audience to question what kind of masks they may be wearing in their own everyday. Crows are superstitiously considered unlucky in Vietnam so when Le Hoang Bich Phuong found herself in Sapporo, Japan lost in her attempt to find an art supply store, she was hesitant to approach … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED ON APRIL 15-30 (daily updated)
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Improvisational Theatre Show with Les Xinpromptus Sat 14 Apr 2012, 8 - 10 pm Hanoi Cinematheque 22A Hai Ba Trung Str, Hanoi "Les Xinpromptus" is a French-speaking troupe practicing and performing improvisational theatre in Ho Chi MInh city since 2008. During the improvisational theatre show, 2 teams made of Xinpromptus members will play together in building short scenes following a topic given by the audience and a style that could be singing, riming, Shakespeare's or Molière's… Free admission. The show will be in French but open to any curious people!Music Night with Jordan Senior Sat 14 Apr 2012, 8 pm Hanoi Social Club 6 Hoi Vu Str, Hanoi Every so often a musician wanders into the cafe looking for a gig. Very rarely is that musician as accomplished as Jordan Senior. Playing crisp melodies with rolling, summery and urban lyrics, Jordan will take you to a place where the sun shines through your bedroom window on a lazy weekend afternoon. Polished, professional and smart - come and … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED ON APRIL 1-15 (daily updated)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 16-30 (daily updated)
Opening of Pots 'n Pans From Koto: It is our great pleasure to invite you to come and experience our new KOTO alumni initiative called Pots 'n Pans. Pots 'n Pans is a multi-level fine dining restaurant & lounge bar serving contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine with an international twist. It is a new and exciting addition to the KOTO family which is managed by a group of KOTO graduates, former street & disadvantaged youth of Hanoi - now resident professionals of the food & beverage industry in Hanoi. Our main objectives are to contribute a share of our profits to KOTO's training program along with supporting the further development of its graduated alumni. Pots 'n Pans will officially open its doors on Saturday 28th January, however from the evening of the Tuesday 17th until the 21st January, you are invited to be a part of the soft opening (RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL). Our team at Pots 'n Pans will be working hard on perfecting the menu and drink selection so we are inviting you and … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 16-30 (daily updated)