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Caribbean Beach Party Photos New Opening Coupon of the Week: Kokine
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans Look at how fast time flies; its already mid-year. This also means it’s officially monsoon season in Yangon. So get ready those umbrellas. I was also told that this is where it gets quieter for events. Well, if that is so, then let’s enjoy what we have. This weekend belongs to Pun Hlaing it seems: Salsa Night on Friday and rugby on Saturday. Also, Coupon of the Week: Kokine Bar & Restaurant All these and more, all for you :) Have a great weekend!
what’s on FRIDAY 6TH JUNE SALSA NIGHT @ PUN HLAING GOLF CLUB
Join the Salsa night with Ghizzy and friends! Discover new Horizons and… Dance the night away! Tickets available now! Reservations 01-687768. Ticket at 5000ks. ? Horizons Restaurant - Pun Hlaing Golf Kwin St | P 7:30 PM - ONWARDS
LIVE MUSIC @ KOKINE BAR & RESTAURANT | NIGHTLIFE Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Be there or be square. ? 34, Kokkine Swimming Club Lane, off Saya San Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - ONWARDS
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE - 7TH JUNE GREEN FUTURE | ART & ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL @ IFG
To celebrate the World Environment Day, IFB hosts the third edition of Green Future, Art and Environment festival. 3 days of talks, paintings and photo exhibition, installations and a video art. Free entrance! Check out the program detail in http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events! ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township (Near Hantha Waddi round about) | P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
what’s on FRIDAY 6TH - SUNDAY 8TH COSTMOBEAUTE MYANMAR 2014 | ACTIVITY
Welcome to Myanmar Cosmobeaute 2014, cosmetics and various beauty products exhibition! Free Entry. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhama St., Mayangone Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY 6TH - MONDAY 9TH VOICE OF SOCIAL CHANGE @ PANSODAN SCENE | ACTIVITY
Series of events commemorating 25th anniversary of Poland’s transition to democracy: DOCUMENTARY & EXHIBITION! For more details visit www.myanmore.com ! ? 144 Pansodan, second floor (across from Ganesh Temple) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE RHINOS RFC @ PUN HLAING | SPORT
Rhinos RFC 15 a side match at Pun Hlaing. Full afternoon of rugby! Come and join us! Call - 01 684 013. US$5 entrance including free beer. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Estate Avenue | P 2:00 PM - ONWARDS
MARTINI NIGHT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Good music, great crowd, and a big special : Two for one offer on Martinis all night! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 5:00 PM - ONWARDS
what’s on BUILDING BLOCKS: CHARITY GALA @ CBC BALLROOM | COMMUNITY The Charity Gala is a fundraiser hosted by Building Blocks Community Service Myanmar for local schools in need. In a typical Building Blocks Lives fashion, the Gala will be featuring acoustic performances from various international schools from Yangon. Ticket - 5,000Ks & 8,000Ks. ? Corner of Sayarsan Rd & New University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
YDNB EDM NIGHT @ VIP BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come and enjoy a hip hop show from Myanmar’s Hip Hop Master - Yan Yan Chan, Snare & Sandy Myint Lwin and many more! ? Yangon Hotel - 8 mile junction, Pyay Rd | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
SUNDAY 8TH JUNE DRUM LIVE BY FUNKY SUEYOSHI @ SALUD | NIGHTLIFE Japanese famous drummer’s live at Salud! One of the most famous musician “ Funky Sueyoshi” is coming to Yangon! ? 7C, Wingabar Rd , Bahan Tsp (next to Clover Hotel) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
GLOBAL HARMONIES SINGING SESSION @ IFB | STAGE
Come and sing some wonderful harmonies from around the world - could be Bulgaria, Georgia, South Africa.. who knows? Open to everyone, no musical experience needed. Come for the sheer joy of singing! ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township (Near Hantha Waddi round about) | P 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
GITA SAR SO MUSIC ALBUM PROMOTION | STAGE
One of Myanmar’s most famous rappers, Hlwan Pai’s promotes his album in this concert. Come and enjoy! ? Dagon Center 2, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P 2:00 PM - ONWARDS
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2014 | ACTIVITY
Let’s celebrate World Environment Day! In honour of 5th June 2014 World Environment Day, join us in keeping Yangon City clean with an active Young Group & YCDC! Calll - 092 540 20650. ? In front of Mahabandoola Garden (in front of City Hall) | P 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WAYS TO BE A PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR CAREER | COMMUNITY
Come down for a great special talk “Ways to become a professional in your chosen career” organized by T-club media. ? UMFCCI - No.29 Min Ye Kyaw Zwa Rd | P 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SUNDAY BRUNCH @ ACACIA | DINING
Enjoy brunch at the beautiful Acacia tea Salon. Menu - American Breakfast, pancake, fresh juices or coffee. US$12 - US$15 per person. RSVP - 01 554 739 ? 52, Saya San Rd (Close by Kokkine Swimming club lane) | P 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
what’s on MONDAY 9TH JUNE YANGON INTERNATIONS NETWORKING | COMMUNITY
We are very pleased to invite you to the upcoming Yangon InterNations Monthly Networking Event where we have negotiated a great special for our members. RSVP @ www.internations.org ? Taing Yin Thar Restaurant - Corner of Parami Rd & May Kha St | P 6:30 PM - ONWARDS
MONDAY BLUES @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy great drinks and live blues music @ Mojo by a talented guitarist and singer. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp | P 8:30 PM - ONWARDS
PUB QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR l NIGHTLIFE Free pitcher of beer for every round winning team! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
TUESDAY 10TH JUNE SOCIAL DANCING @ HOLA DANCE CLUB | ACTIVITY
Come and try social dancing with us - 30 minutes of free lesson! Join us every Tuesday and Friday. ? 94 Bogar Lay Zay St (Beside Gamone Pwint Shopping Center) | P 7:30 PM - MIDNIGHT
WINE TASTING @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Every Tuesday we taste 3 new wines. Come and have a taste @ only 10,000Ks ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
night life
It’s A Long Way Gallery Show Launch 30th May 2014 Photos credit - TS1
caribbean beach party @ 50 th street bar 30th may 2014 photo by the picture man
what’s on WEDNESDAY 11TH JUNE LADIES NIGHT @ THE SPACE BAR | NIGHTLIFE
One drink free for ladies who feel too bored to stay at home on Wednesdays! ? (126) Kabaraye Pagoda road, Bahan Tsp (Near by Pearl Condo) | P ALL DAY
LADIES NIGHT @ THE STANDARD BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Buy one, get one free for cocktails! Ladies, take advantage of this offer and enjoy live music. ? 10K, Shwe Taung Gyar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The only fun Ladies Night in Yangon. Complimentary cocktail for all ladies from 8pm and surprises.. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
THURSDAY 12TH JUNE OPENING CEREMONY OF WORLD CUP @ 50TH ST BAR
We have the Opening Ceremony of World Cup sponsored by the Brazilian Embassy! Brazilian DJ and Brazilian dancers will be there. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
MAMA MIA @ MOJO | DINING
Come try the Mojo Italian night - Pizza with 20% Discount ! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P START FROM 11:00 AM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
new opening
WHAT IT IS There’s been quite a transformation in Kokkine Swimming Club the last few months. Judging by how crowded they get every night, we are guessing the addition of Kokine Bar & Restaurant smack in the middle of the pool club, is a much welcomed change. Now under a new management, Kokine serves a hearty Italian and Chinese menu with live music on Fridays and Saturdays. ATMOSPHERE Kokine is likened to a family club. Previously only available for members and (according to some) quite a hassle to be one, now it seems the rules have relaxed and have included the expats community. On any given night, expect to see a good mix of the young and the young-at-heart, the family gatherings and the after-work dinner crowd – all chilling out and dining in an open-air concept restaurant surrounded by the pools and garden. Kokine focuses on a reasonably-priced, decent-quality staple from a compact menu within a casual environment. Expect the restaurant to buzz quite early with live music happening every Fridays and Saturdays. Florian Frank and the owners are always around for a chat or to recommend you something from their menu. RECOMMENDATION We were definitely surprised with their Western and Italian fare, as in a place like this, one normally would keep their expectation to a minimum. The Cream Pesto Genovese Pasta (5,000Ks) reminds us of the sidewalk home-run cafes in Italy – we could smell this flavourful spaghetti in fresh pesto sauce before it arrived. The Nachos (3,000Ks) too, are different – soft tortilla topped with sour cream and guacamole – had an additional treat; refried beans. The big winner is the Rack of Lamb in Garlic and Red Wine Sauce (15,000Ks). This alone makes the trip to Kokine worth it and dare we say, beats some of those from the big hotels. It’s a real treat for those wanting some good comfort food PRICES As mentioned, the prices here are reasonable. Appetisers start from 1,500Ks (Garlic Bread) to 7,000Ks (Mussels in White Wine Sauce). The specialties include Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach & Cheese, rolled in Parma Ham and topped with Red Wine sauce (7,000Ks) They also have a big pizza menu that starts from 6” (2,500Ks) for the small-eaters to 12” (9,000Ks)for the absoluteravenous, either on Italian thin or deep pan crusts. KOKINE BAR & RESTAURANT 34 Sayarsan Lane, Bahan Tsp | Tel: 094 541 1253 / 094 210 60505 OPENING HOURS | Daily 3pm – 11pm LIVE MUSIC | Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm onwards.
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