3 - 9 FEBRUARY 2017
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weekend escapes
What’s On FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY Blind'92 at The Penthouse | Nightlife BLIND’92, all the way from the Netherlands is playing at ThePenthouse on first Friday of February 2017. Don’t miss your chance. For more details contact to 09 771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Park Side One Building, Bagaya Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Myanmar meets Europe | Art & Stage With this musical evening on the lawn of the French Institute, we continue the tradition of the now legendary fusion concerts of Hsaing Waing, Burmese singing and Western jazz. Experience for yourself the exceptional quality of this fusion project. In addition to the Hsaing Waing Ensemble of Hein Tint and the European musicians. Free Entrance. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM
ETC - ETC | Nightlife FUSE presents “ETC! ETC!” (Light Up The Night Vol. 16). Headliner: Etc! Etc! Supporting Artists: BG, Biggy X Hane Nanda, Fred, Kitty. *Cover Charge @ 10,000ks/person with Table Package* Walk-In Fees : 25,000ks/person. RSVP via 09440007788, 09440007779. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd and Setmhu 1 Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Lust Party at Muse Bar | Nightlife Your Choice is Your Pride. Bring your choice and show your pride at Lust Night. Ticket Price – 6,000 Ks. RSVP via 09 73090680. ? Muse Bar - No.330, Alone Rd, Yangon Internatioal Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
4TH - 16TH FEBRUARY Soe Yu Nwe: A Solo Exhibition | Art Building upon the imagery of these ruined sacred spaces, Soe Yu Nwe instills her metaphorical sculptural self with a sense of organicity and intricacy by gesturing the body, the viscera, the skeletal, and the botanical to express the vitality, the delicacy, and the injury of the spirit inhabiting and animating the forms. Opening Ceremony on 3rd Feb, 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm. ? Myanm/art - 98, 3rd Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw | Art & Stage Don’t miss the 3rd anniversary of Japan Myanmar festival at Shwe Htet Tin Compound, Tar Mwe, near Polo Club Residence. Free Entrance. ? Shwe Htut Tin Compound - Beside Sky Star Hotel, East Racing Course | P From 12:00 PM
Live Americana Music with the Ayeyerwaddy Delta Daredevils | Nightlife So what if we didn’t get the Trump Inauguration gig? The Ayeyerwaddy Delta Daredevils are bringing a full measure of pure-bred Americana Music to Union Bar and Grill on Saturday, 4 Feb, 8-10. RSVP via 09 42018 0214 ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM
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What’s On Back To Millennium | Art & Stage Let’s go back to the 2,000s to enjoy our childhood. Tickets : 9,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 Ks. RSVP via 09777888711, 09442033177. ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 6:00 PM
Mya Ga Naing in Concert | Art & Stage Mya Ga Naing (Emerald Jungle) directed by Maung Tin Maung and premiered in 1934 was part of the Golden Era of Myanmar’s cinema. With its adventurous love story, its foolhardy stunt scenes and the many wild animal appearances the film was an instant success with the public and remains until today one of the best known movies from this early period of Burmese cinema. This great audiovisual experience will be staged as an open air film concert. The ensemble of Myanmar-German musicians will be extended by two more artists, Laia Genc on the piano and on the slide guitar. FREE Entry. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM
Electro Dance Vol.1 with Rocky Wellstack | Nightlife One of the best-kept secrets in Amsterdam has finally been revealed. Everyone already knew that Rocky Wellstack knows how to rock the decks and break down every club and festival as a DJ. But thanks to Diplo and the Major Lazer crew, the whole world is about to find out just how brilliant his own original productions are. Ticket : 8,000 Ks. ? Inya Bar - Inya Lake Hotel, 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd | P From 10:00 PM
4TH-7TH FEBRUARY True Image | Art & Stage Gallery 65 presents a new exhibition for the month of February 2017. The exhibit "TRUE IMAGE" opens on the 4th of February and is on until the 7th of February from 10am to 6pm daily. The exhibit will feature the combined artworks of 16 Myanmar Artists and will feature more than 50+ artworks covering different mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings. ? Gallery 65 - Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY German Frühschoppen | Dining Welcome to their German Frühschoppen. The best bottomless boozy brunch! White sausages, sweet mustard, pretzels, potato salad, cabbage salad and much more! All you can drink and eat for 32,500 Ks. RSVP Via : 09 784151250 ? Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 1:30 PM
Big British Day | Activities For the fourth year running, the British Embassy Rangoon will throw open the gates of the Ambassador’s Garden to welcome everyone for an afternoon of British fun. The Big British Day Out is free to all and will include traditional food, fairground rides, market stalls and much more. For more details contact to 01 380322, 01 256438. ? British Embassy - 80, Strand Rd, BoTahtaung Tsp | P 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM
5TH-7TH FEBRUARY I live in Yangon | Art & Stage I Live In Yangon, a solo exhibition of an artist Kyi Thar Aye at River Ayeyarwaddy Gallery. You all are invited, see you there. ? River Ayeyarwaddy Gallery - 134, 35th Street, Middle Block | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
What’s On MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY Super Bowl Breakfast Party | Dining FIRST 25 people to reserve and pre pay for the event will get an early bird special price at 7000Ks per person. It will be 10,000Ks from there on. Breakfast buffet, unlimited coffee & OJ, guaranteed seats at first floor bar or table with 4 big screen TVs. And of course to witness the game LIVE while you cheer on your team. ? Arena Sports Bar & Lounge - 76 Phone Gyi Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 6:00 AM — 10:00 AM
50th Street Super Bowl Watch Party | Sports Doors will open at 6AM right in time for the game, so come on over and bring every football fan in your orbit with traditional American bar snacks in addition to the breakfast menu for the whole morning. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up | Activities Gather, share ideas on doing business in Myanmar, learn from each other on key areas (HR, Financing, law) or even possibly form partnership. This is held on the first Monday of every month. There is no entrance fee and you pay for whatever food or drinks you order. Bring your friends! ? Ya Kun Cafe Myanmar - Bogyoke Aungsan St, FMI Center, Padedan Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY Introducing Guest Bartender KARL TOO | Nightlife The Guest Bartender is in Union for you to serve. Come tonight to see how he make the drinks. RSVP Via : 09 257 894 244 ? Gekko - 535 Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY Jazz Under the Stars | Nightlife Live jazz event at ATLAS. A unique and exceptional gathering with Yangon's favourite blues and jazz musicians the Bamboo Trio. No entrance fee. Please reserve under info@atlas-myanmar.com. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY Introducing Guest Bartender KARL TOO | Nightlife The Guest Bartender is in Union Bar. Come tonight to see how he makes the drinks. RSVP Via : 09 42018 0214 ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
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Myanmore round up a choice of the best weekend outings in Myanmar.
OUTSIDE THE CITY BAGO Once described as a “Buddhist Disneyland,” Bago is densely packed with pagodas, monasteries, and Buddha figures. An easy day-trip from Yangon, it has a relatively calm, pleasant, small-town feel. Getting There Buses leave from Aung Mingalar Bus station in the north of Yangon. Prices start at K3000 and the journey takes up to 2 hours.
DALAH Peaceful Dalah may be just a 10-minute ferry ride from Yangon’s downtown, but the calm, tranquil place feels a million miles away. Getting There Catch a boat from Pansodan Jetty on Strand Road. The journey is US$4 return for foreigners and takes about 10 minutes.
GOLDEN ROCK More a two-day trip than a one-day journey, the Golden Rock sits atop Mount Kyaiktiyo, which offers impressive views across Mon State. The Golden Rock Pagoda, which dangles precariously off the edge of the mountain, is one of Myanmar’s most important sites for Buddhist pilgrims. Visitors have two options: they can either make the four-hour hike up (best to start early), which is strenuous, but definitely possible for those even with a basic level of fitness; or they can take a truck most of the way, then walk the final few kilometres. Getting There Buses leave from Aung Mingalar Bus station. Prices vary, but cost around K12,000 and the journey to Kinpun, the town at the bottom of the mountain, takes 4 hours.
HLAWGA NATIONAL PARK About an hour’s drive from Yangon, the Hlawga National Park offers a vast range of wildlife just outside Yangon’s limits. Deer, birds, and even
a few jungle cats roam the park. There is also a mini-zoo which houses bears and elephants, among others. It does get the occasional bad review, but generally speaking, the animals are kept in relatively good conditions. Getting There Taxis can be hired for the day for around K20,000 and the journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour each way. Entry is K8000 per person, plus K1000 for a car.
ROYAL WHITE ELEPHANTS The White Elephant is an important animal in Burmese culture and the site is worthy of a visit for those interested in gaining more insight into local culture. Getting There A taxi from downtown costs about K7000 each way and the journey takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY Opened in 1951 to commemorate the allied soldiers who lost their lives in various battles around Myanmar during World War II, the Taukkyan War Cemetery contains the graves of more than 6,000 soldiers, including some who died in World War I. The cemetery is located 25 kilometres north of Yangon. Getting There It’s about a 30-minute drive from downtown and taxis should cost between K15,000 and K20,000 for the return journey.
THAKETA CROCODILE FARM Hidden away in Thaketa Industrial Estate, this sprawling crocodile farm is home to dozens of the eerie, wonderful species. The walk along the slightly dilapidated walkways is a little unnerving, particularly as the park’s residents linger below, mouths agape. Keep an eye out for the local crocodile trainer who displays his speed - and downright craziness by sticking his head into the mouths of waiting crocs. Getting There Thaketa Industrial Estate, Thaketa township (it’s not easy to find, but once at the industrial estate, make crocodile actions and most locals will normally point you in the right direction). A taxi takes about 30 minutes from downtown and costs about K6000 each way. Entrance is K1000.
THANLYIN Thanlyin (named Syriam by the British) is located just a short hop across the Bago River from Yangon. The first recordings of any activity in Thanlyin come from the 16th century when it was part of the Taungoo Empire. It’s most famous link, however, is to a Portuguese adventurer named Filipe de Brito e Nicote who developed the city after taking over as governor. GettingThere Taxis take between 30 minutes and an hour and can be hired for around K7000 each way.
TWANTE Just a few miles from Yangon, Twante is famed for its pottery-making. Visitors can visit factories to see the workers plying their trade. George Orwell also spent a brief time living here during his “Burmese Days;” the police officer’s home in the town area is believed to be where he resided. Getting There Twante can be reached by pick-up truck from Dalah. The journey takes about 40 minutes and costs K1000.
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The Loft House BY HTUN LYNN ZAW What it is: The Loft House caters for everything from an intimate dinner to a wild night of dancing and drinking. Containing a bar, restaurant, dancefloor, DJ booth, concert areas, and Karaoke rooms the Loft House is indeed located in a loft and offers something for everyone. Atmosphere: The first captivating impression has to be the roominess. The balcony is naturally lit and filled with large seats while the inside, a gigantic ballroom, encapsulates a coffee lounge, bar and concert stage. Karaoke rooms are located on the far-right side, and in the middle of the ballroom is the dining hall. You will definitely feel overwhelmed by the choice of seating if you go there for the first time. However, the staff are very friendly and always ready to assist you. The bar has multiple bartenders, who are more than willing to chat. Arrive before 8 pm and the atmosphere will be chilled, arrive after 8 pm and things will be heating up. Recommendation: The food menu is divided into three categories: European, Chinese, and Thai. Of course, aside from those, there are typical bar foods such as appetizers. The staff recommended Braised Sea Asparagus with Oyster Sauce (a whopping 20,000ks), which is a new addition to the menu and already a favourite. This delicacy goes well with white rice due to its warm oyster gravy and the tenderness of simmered asparagus. For beverage, “Relax” and “Snow white” cocktails are a must. Relax is a vodka based cocktail, layered with mango and strawberry mix. Snow White is a Gin based drink mixed with mount dew. I would also recommend the Shisha if you are going with a group of friends. Since it is an ultimate conversation maker, and resonates well with the ambience of the bar. We ended up spending over two hours just having chitchats over Shisha. Final Thoughts: According to the bartender the place only gets crowded after 8 pm. Before then, there are mostly family gatherings and diners. You can rent out the whole shop to throw parties as well. If you want to catch the live music, there is always a band playing from 7pm to 11pm from Wednesday to Saturday. The weekend nights always have a DJ from 11pm to 1 am. The Loft House Address: 33 Kyaik Waing Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: 09 788 887788 Open: 11 am — 2 am
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 3rd-9th February 2017. LA LA LAND La La Land is a 2017 American romantic musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a musician and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles. The film's title refers both to the city of Los Angeles and to the idiom for being out of touch with reality. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
MONSTER TRUCKS Monster Trucks is a 2017 American action comedy film produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and Disruption Entertainment. It was directed by Chris Wedge and written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Derek Connolly and Matthew Robinson. The film stars Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Amy Ryan, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Barry Pepper and Holt McCallany, and follows a high schooler who finds an escaped monster living in his truck.
Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II)
RAEES Raees (English: Wealthy) is an upcoming 2017 Indian action crime thriller film directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Gauri Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Shae Saung Cinema
HONEYMOON (BURMESE MOVIE) Honey Moon is a Burmese comedy movie directed by Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) with Kyaw Ye Aung, Myint Myat, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Ei Chaw Po, Shwe Hmone Yati and so many others actors. Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
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