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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).

A evening of poetry and music at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon will host a performance of poem reading and music called “Soirée Saigon” on January 15.

"The Artsy Saigon" to feature flea market, films

Outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host “The Artsy Saigon” event on Saturday (January 4) which will include a flea market of arts and handicrafts by artisans in HCM City.

Korean sports health expert works gives footballers helping hand

As an experienced South Korean sports health expert, Choi Ju-young came to Việt Nam in April to work with the national football team.

Australia Day Community Event 2020 at RMIT

The Australia Day Community Event 2020 will be held at RMIT Saigon South Campus in District 7 on January 11, offering be plenty of interactive sports and games, live entertainment and Aussie food and beverages for the whole family.

Russian deathcore band at New Year's party

Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail will give a performance at the “Year End Party: Dear Agony” in HCM City on January 9.

New Year’s Eve party at Soma Saigon

A party called “Hip Hop Hooray! New Year’s Eve 2020” will be held at Soma Saigon on December 31 in District 2.

Christmas potluck dinner to be held at Saigon Outcast

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host Christmas potluck dinner on December 25.

Film screening of opera Le Nozze Di Figaro at Mai House

A film screening of the opera Le Nozze Di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), staged by the London-based Royal Opera in June, will be held at Mai House in District 3 on January 4.