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Photo exhibition features life in Australia

A photo exhibition called “Chẹp Chẹp” by young photographer Trần Vĩnh Đạt is opening at The Hummingbird Café Saigon.

French artist exhibits music-inspired paintings

French artist Jacob Reymond, who is famous for artworks inspired by music, will showcase his paintings at L’Espace from 6pm today.

City walk from Hòe Nhai Street to Long Biên Bridge

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) plans to host a walk on March 20, from Hòe Nhai Street to the iconic Long Biên Bridge.

Japanese Bonobo Club at The Observatory

Resident DJs of the Tokyo-based Bonobo Club will host a music show “Bonobo Club Tokyo Take Over!” at The Observatory on March 20.

Painter tells colourful stories of Việt Nam

His first trip to Đà Lạt and Nha Trang in 1999 was only for about 10 days, but it was “life-changing”, and how he has had an exhibition of his paintings held at Exhibition House 16 Ngô Quyền Street, Hà Nội, that wraps up tomorrow.

Boho flea market to open at Saigon Outcast

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the Thảo Điền Flea Market which will highlight the bohemian lifestyle on March 7.

Film screening of opera Semele at Kafnu HCM City

A film screening of the opera Semele, staged by the Zurich Opera House in Switzerland in December 2018, will be held at Kafnu HCM City on March 7.

Classical music group to present “Spring” concert

The Mai House Philharmonic to play at “Spring” concert on March 14 at the Mai House.

Int'l, local female DJs celebrate Women’s Day

Twelve international and local female DJs will celebrate Women’s Day with a live music show at Piu Piu on March 7.

German-Bulgarian techno musician at The Lighthouse

German-Bulgarian electronic musician and composer Stefan Goldmann will give a performance at The Lighthouse on February 29.

German techno DJ to perform at The Observatory

Berlin based producer, sound designer and DJ Julius Debler, aka Introversion, will perform at the monthly concert of Heart Beat, a Sài Gòn-based underground music community, at The Observatory on March 7.

Concert “Beautiful Baroque” at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon will hold “Beautiful Baroque” concert, a combination of classical music and visual arts, on November 29.

Famous American comedienne to perform at Sofitel

Saigon Funny People and The Comedy Club Bangkok in association with Saigon International Comedy will present American comedy Iliza Shlesinger at Sofitel Plaza Saigon on February 21.

Resident DJs celebrate Valentine's Day

The local DJ community from Sài Gòn will celebrate Valentine's Day with a live music show called “Pomlove” at Arcan on February 14.

Music night offers 80's vibes

A night dedicated to the disco and electro music of the 1970s and 1980s will be organised at The Spot – Pool & Leisure tomorrow, Friday, January 31.

International, local bands to perform at festivals

Saigon Psych Fest 2020, a multi-day music event to be held in HCM City from February 13-15, will feature rock bands from Việt Nam and abroad.

New York-based female comedian at Yoko Cafe

New-York based Jocelyn Chia, a lawyer turned comedian originally from Singapore, will perform at Yoko Café in HCM City on February 13.

US veteran finds healthy way of life volunteering in VN

In his retirement, 71-year-old Michael Gormalley enjoys living and volunteering in Việt Nam for five or six months and then returning to his home in Florida for the remainder of the year.

Film screening of ballet Jewels at Saturday Coffee Salon

A film screening of the ballet Jewels, performed by the London-based Royal Ballet in April 2017, will be held at Saturday Coffee Salon in HCM CIty's District 3 on January 18.

Tết Weekender features local and international DJs

The Lighthouse will host a two-night music performance called “Tết Wenkders” featuring local and international musicians on Lunar New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year Day (January 24 and 25).