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Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Rock concerts, art exhibitions, and a book fair—all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.

By Wei Yan Aung 27 September 2016

new-treasure-galleryInternational Watercolor Society Myanmar

A group exhibition of work from more than 20 artists will be showcased at New Treasure Gallery.

Where: New Treasure Art Gallery, No. 84/A, Thanlwin Street, Golden Hill Avenue, Bahan Tsp. Tel: 01-526776, 503712

When: Wednesday, September 14 to Thursday, September 29

anandaMaung Thiha Solo Exhibition

Local watercolor artist Maung Thiha displays his depictions of Bagan’s Ananda Temple in this solo exhibition at Lokanat Art Gallery.

Where: Lokanat Galleries, No.62, First Floor, Pansodan Street, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel: 095-1382-269

When: Sunday, October 2 to Friday, October 7

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A group art exhibition titled “North Okkalapa Township” will be held at Myanmar Artist & Artisan Association (Central).

Where: Myanmar Artists and Artisans Association (Central), Bogyoke Market
When: Wednesday, September 28 to Sunday, October 2

65-galleryEGOS

An art exhibition of five female artists will showcase over 50 paintings at Gallery 65.

Where: Gallery 65, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp.

When: Saturday, October 1 to Monday, October 3

yangon-galleryOrchestra for Myanmar

As part of the Monsoon Art Festival 2016, Yangon Gallery will host the Orchestra for Myanmar joined by special guest musicians from the Taipei University of Education in Taiwan.

Where: Yangon Gallery, People’s Square, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp. Tel: 09-73827777

 When: Thursday, September 29

djGolden Land Music Festival

International DJs will headline this all-day music festival. Tickets are available at Balance Fitness 1, 2 & Frolick at Taw Win Centre, Junction Square and People’s Park.

Where: Shwe Htut Tin Compound, beside Sky Star Hotel, East Horse Racing Course Road, Tamwe Tsp. Tel: 09-451010789; 09-965010789 

When: Saturday, October 1, 4 pm

%e1%80%81%e1%80%ba%e1%80%85%e1%80%b9%e1%80%b1%e1%80%80%e1%80%ac%e1%80%84%e1%80%b9%e1%80%b8-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%ad%e1%80%99%e1%80%b9%e1%80%b7%e1%80%81%e1%80%ba%e1%80%85%e1%80%b9Chit and Eaint Kaung Duet Show

Celebrated Burmese singer Chit Kaung and his talented daughter Eaint Chit will perform duets at the National Theater. Tickets, priced between 10,000 kyats and 100,000 kyats, are available at Mann Thiri Recording Studio and SNW Stores at Myanmar Plaza and Junction Square.

Where: National Theater, Myoma Kyaung Street, Dagon Tsp. Tel: 09-451010789; 09-965010789; 09-782097436

When: Saturday, October 1, 6 pm

ic-showIron Cross

Iron Cross, the rock band formed by some of Burma’s most successful musicians including Lay Phyu, Ah Nge, Myo Gyi and Y Wine, will entertain crowds at People’s Park on Saturday. Tickets are available for 10,000 kyats at Mann Thiri Recording Studio and Nobody Fashion Shop at Yankin Center, Dagon Center, Junction Mawtin, and City Mart in Yankin and Myae Ni Gone

Where: Garden 1, People’s Park & Square, Sanchaung Tsp.

When: Saturday October 1, 7 pm

book fairBook Fair

Several publishing houses, including Seikku Cho Cho, Kankaw Wut Yi, Today, Quality, Myat Pwint, will be offering their publications with a ten percent discount at Myae Ni Gone City Mart Supermarket.

Where: City Mart Supermarket, No. 231 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp.

When: Friday, September 30 to Wednesday, October 5

the-four-live-bandThe Four at Harry’s Bar

Local band The Four perform live at Harry’s Bar Myanmar every Friday.

Where: Harry’s Bar, Ground Floor, Myanmar Plaza, No. 192 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp.

When: Every Friday, 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Topics: Ten Things

Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Wei Yan Aung is Researcher at The Irrawaddy. In our ‘On This Day’ and ‘Places in History’ sections, The Irraw…
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