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All-female play adaptation to be shown at The Factory

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will introduce a new play Đàn Bà Mới (New Women) by artist Hương Ngô on September 26.

Do foreigners have the right to complain about countryside karaoke?

Recently I learned of a term for this kind of noise pollution that may reflect changing local attitudes: quốc nạn.

“Summer Spirit” concert to be held at Piu Piu

About a dozen resident DJs will perform at the “Summer Spirit” concert at Piu Piu on September 5.

Sàn Arts kicks off film programme

Sàn Art and Nãi Cinema a new collaborative film programme on August 21.

Screening of experimental films at Mzung Space

The Saigon Filmmaking Camp will host a week of experimental films by nine Vietnamese filmmakers at Mzung Space from August 14-20.

Galerie Quynh hosts new work by local artist

Galerie Quynh will host HCM City-based visual artist Ngô Đình Bảo Châu's solo exhibition from August 14 to October 3.

Holy House show to feature musician B.A.X.

An electronic dance music show called Holy House will be held at Arcan on July 24. The highlight of the night will be the HCM City native B.A.X., the owner of Holy Grail Music label, which was established in 2019.

Call me an immigrant, not an expat

I’m far from the first person to say it, but really, why am I called an expat whereas if any of my Vietnamese friends or colleagues moved to the UK they would likely be seen and referred to as immigrants?

Local rock bands to perform at Lush Saigon

Hardcore Việt Nam will host the underground music show Khét Party at Lush Saigon on July 19 with popular rock and heavy music bands and rappers in HCM City.

Nigerian man finds internet fame and happy family in Việt Nam

A Nigerian man living in Việt Nam has become an internet hit thanks to his funny videos and Vietnamese language skills.

Classical music group to present “Summer” concert

The Mai House Philharmonic will hold a “Summer” concert at Mai House on June 27.

A roadtrip of a lifetime

A year on the road, 18 countries visited and 16,000 kilometers covered. As cycle rides go, you’d be hard pressed to find one tougher. But that’s exactly the journey two newlyweds made cycling from France to Việt Nam to raise money for charity.

Saigon Classical Music celebrates Beethoven’s birthday

Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform a special concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at Mai House on June 13.

Russian-French MC finds home in VN

Plenty of people are inspired by this 28-year-old Russian French woman, better known as Micka Chu than by her real name Maria Kalinina.

Puku to host charity quiz night in aid of Blue Dragon

The entry fee is VNĐ50,000 per person all of which will be donated directly to Blue Dragon's Children Foundation.

French artist to perform musical painting in Hà Nội

Reymond tends to contemplate a piece of music that might be performed by different artists then decodes it in his own way, reproducing it with lines, shapes and colours.

Saigon Int'l Comedy hosts contest for local, expat comedians

Saigon International Comedy will host a comedy competition 2020 for HCM City at Bếp Võ in District 2 on June 12.

Star Wars Virtual SE Asia Run launches in VN

The Star Wars Virtual Run Southeast Asia 2020 is held for the first time in Việt Nam until September 30.

Popular HCM City DJs to host three shows

Heart Beat, a Saigon-based underground music community, will present three music shows at Arcan on May 29, 30 and 31.

Trapped in Việt Nam: The story of a European couple

When COVID-19 brought the world to its knees many tourists here in Việt Nam made a desperate scramble to catch that last flight home before the borders closed. But one European couple decided to stay and their decision has proved to be a blessing in disguise.