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Ten Things To Do In Rangoon This Week (May 17)

Wei Yan Aung by Wei Yan Aung
May 17, 2016
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Moe kyoMyanmar Artists & Artisans Organization Exhibition (Central)

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This exhibition showcases 80 works from 16 artists. The paintings are priced between US$50-500.

Where: Myanmar Artists & Artisans Organization at Bogyoke Market

When: Wednesday, May 18 to Friday, May 20, 9am to 5pm


Hla Myint maungHla Myint Maung’s Gallery 65 Debut

Hla Myint Maung will showcase his debut solo show at Gallery 65. It will include 34 paintings selling for US$350-700.

Where: Gallery 65, No. 65, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp.

When: Friday, May 20 to Monday, May 23


pyithu‘Pyithu’ Exhibiton at Nawaday Tharlar Gallery

Sue Htet Aung showcases his fourth solo show, called ‘Pyithu.’ It includes 13 paintings with prices between US$400-2,000.

Where: Nawaday Tharlar Art Gallery, Room No. 304, 20/B, Yaw Min Gyi Road, Dagon Tsp. Tel: 09-43097918

When: Monday, May 15 to Sunday, May 22


Before the End‘Before the End’ Exhibition

Think Gallery features 43 works from three artists with prices between US$150 and US$1,000.

Where: Think Gallery, No.23, Nawaday Street, Dagon Tsp.

When: Friday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 24


PalopeTopeChildren’s Painting Showcase at Lokanat Gallery

Paloke Toke Journal has organized its sixth children’s painting show. Lokanat Gallery will showcase 200 paintings for sale from young amateur artists.

Where: Lokanat Galleries, 62 Pansodan St, 1st Floor, Kyauktada Tsp. Tel. 095-1382-269

When: Saturday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 25


Than KyweWatercolor at Ayeyarwon Art Gallery

Than Kywe will hold his sixth watercolor solo exhibition at Ayeyarwon Art Gallery. It will include 50 paintings with prices ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 kyats.

Where: Ayeryarwon Art Gallery at No. 903–904, U Ba Kyi Street, 58 Ward, Dagon Seikkan Tsp. Tel: 09-45005 7167

When: Saturday, May 21 to Wednesday, June 1


 Photography

HumanNature‘Human Nature’ Photo Exhibition

Award-winning photographer Minzayar showcases never-before-seen work, including aerial photographs of Burma’s Tenasserim region. There will be a total of 12 not-for-sale photos.

Where: Myanmar Deitta, 3rd floor, No.49, 44th St, Botataung Tsp.

When: Friday, May 20 to Friday, June 3


Technology

ICT FairYangon ICT Fair (Computer & Mobile) May 2016

Computers, mobile phones, IT products and accessories will be on sale at discounted rates at Tatmadaw Hall

Where: Tatmadaw Hall, U Wisara Road

When: Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22


boat partySunset Boat Party

The boat party will bring together three DJs playing house music, gypsy, hip-hop and electronic beats. Arrive anytime after 4:30 p.m. The boat leaves at 5:30, returns at 8:15 and costs 15,000 kyats per person.

Where: Botataung Jetty, The Royal Irrawaddy Boat

When: Saturday, May 21


Music

first-stop‘First Step’ Hip-Hop Show

Hip-hop artists Jouk Jack, Kyaw Htut Swe, Nine One, Shwe Htoo, X-Box, Lil’s Z, Htet Yan, G Fatt and DJ Terror Bass perform at Kandawgyi. Tickets are 7,000 kyats and are available at a number of places including City Mart and Ocean Supercenter.

Where: Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island. Tel: 09-777223672

When: Saturday, May 21, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

 

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