Families are invited to take a fun journey around the world at the family and kids event “New Year Celebration Around The World”, hosted by the Family Medical Practice Vietnam on Saturday.

Tomorrow, the Hanoi Culture Space will host a roundtable discussion with painter and antique collector Nguyễn Mạnh Đức.

Australian coach Joseph Donnelly is considered a “Buddha” by the Vietnamese women’s rowing team: he trained the team for no money during four years (from 2010 until June 2014) with only reimbursement for airfares and accommodation, but has helped it thrive in regional and world tournaments.

A pop up exhibition featuring works by 15 resident artists will open at Indika Saigon on January 8.

Saigon Acoustic will host a metal concert featuring international rock stars on January 9.

Tomorrow, the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will present a screening of the movie It’s A Wonderful Life directed by the American director Frank Capra.

The Black Box will host a drama improvisation workshop with Austrian facilitator Julia Fusselberger on Wednesday, January 4, from 7.30 to 10.30pm.

On January 3 and 4, L’Espace will host a charity music night entitled The Trip – A Beautiful Harmony of Love with the participation of junior artists from TV reality shows such as Vieät Nam Idol Kids, The Voice Kids, Dancing with the Star Kids, and Little Hero.

The J-Series Festival in HCM City will introduce the Japanese TV series at the Nguyễn Du Gymnasium on December 17.