Ten Things to do in Yangon This Week

German Education Fair

For those wishing to pursue higher education in Germany, 19 German universities attend to explain their degree courses and scholarship programs.

Dec. 5, 10 am to 4 pm. Goethe-Institut Myanmar, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, next to Golden Butterfly Hotel. Tel:01-937 6160

Comedy Night

The lineup includes the callous recollections of Claire Vanessa Lim, the daring deeds of Dani Schoffman, the twisted tales of Tom Sanders, disgusting details from David Israeli, and ANOTHER joke from Jared Downing.

Dec. 5, 8 pm to 11 pm. 50th Street Restaurant and Bar, 9/13 50^th Street, Botataung Township. Free Admission. Tel: 01 397 060

Jazz under the Stars

Bamboo Trio play jazz music.

Dec. 5, 8 pm to 11 pm. Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge, No. 84 Pan Hlaing Street, Sanchaung Township. Reservations at 09-9784151250.

Book Sale

Yangon University Library organizes a book sale to celebrate the 98^th anniversary of the Yangon University.

Dec. 8-11, 9 am to 4 pm. Yangon University.

Diwila Mela

Bollywood singers Aditya Narayan and Rupali Jagga will be entertaining the crowd along with a troupe of dancers and delicious Indian foods plus the chance to participate in a lucky draw to celebrate the festival of lights.

Dec. 6, 6 pm onwards. Novotel Yangon, Pyay Road. Tickets at 09-977 117140.

German Christmas Market

The German community celebrates Christmas with Christmas Beer or Glühwein and a variety of food and gifts on offer

Dec. 7 to 8, 5 pm to 10 pm. Goethe-Institut Myanmar, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, next to Golden Butterfly Hotel. Tel:01-937 6160

Yankin 18

Artists from Yangon’s Yankin Township showcase their paintings.

Dec. 5-9, 9 am to 4 pm. MAOC Gallery, Bogyoke Market.

31^st Anniversary Art Show

Golden Valley Art Centre celebrates its 31^st anniversary.

Dec. 6-10, 9 am to 5 pm. No. 54/D, Golden Valley, Bahan Township.

Watercolor Art Exhibition

This is a group art exhibition of 15 artists.

Dec. 7-10, 9 am to 5 pm. Moon Art Gallery, 35^th Street (Middle), Kyauktada Tsp.

Drink and Burn Party Vol. 2–Rock and Roll Edition

Rock out, workout, Lesmills Body Combat, Zumba, Pop Dance and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Dec. 9, 4 pm to 9 pm. Hard Rock Café, Myanma Plaza, 4^th Floor. Early bird ticket 20,000 kyats (25,000 kyats at door) at 09-262973675; 09-262973677.

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