To celebrate the Year of the Dog, the Busan Museum is holding an exhibition titled “Our Old Friend, Dog,” from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, July 1, 2018. The zodiac exhibition for the year has been held at the beginning of every year since 2007 to introduce our traditional folk culture, and to share a new hope and expectation for the new year with guests.
This exhibition will present a total of 12 pieces of dog-themed artwork, including Korean wood sculptures of dogs and, old and contemporary paintings of dogs.
Event Information
Special Exhibition for the Year of the Dog: Our Old Friend, Dog
Period: Period: Friday, February 9 – Sunday, July 1, 2018
Venue: 2nd floor of Busan Museum
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Free admission
The exhibition offers NASA’s various exoplanet programs including visual program, exoplanet illustrated posters, exoplanet data and a virtual reality tour of Mars.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
○ Period: April 20 – August 31, 2018
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/introduce/directions.do
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Website: https://www.sciport.or.kr/front/selectBoardArticle.do (Korean)
○ Period: May 4 – July 1, 2018
○ Venue: 1st floor lobby of the Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The 20th Anniversary Exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art II
The exhibition will explore the period when Busan became a provisional capital during the Korean War and many important artists fled to the city and continued making art, even during the most difficult and devastating of times. It will present 73 paintings, drawings and photos
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
Date/Venue: May 18.(Fri)-August 19.(Sun), Busan Museum
ㆍMore than 200 works, including the world’s best existing African map Honil gangni yeokdae gukdo jido』showing the complete form of the African continent for the first time, anthropogenic fossils, masks, statues, weapons, etc.
○ Period: June 7 – June 17, 2018
Press Day: Thursday, June 7
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 8
Public Opening: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 17
○ Venue: BEXCO
○ Admission: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/sb41.php
○ Theme: Beyond Innovation, Into the Future
○ Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/
○ Period: May 25 – August 12, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
The ‘Julian Opie in Busan’ exhibition will be held at F1963. This is the artist’s first exhibition in Busan and will include works of paintings, sculptures, and media art. Julian Opie is a contemporary British artist known for his distinctive depictions of figures, portraits, and landscapes.
○ Period: Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, June 24, 2018
○ Venue: F1963
○ Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Monday (The exhibition will be open on Monday, May 7)
○ Tickets: 10,000 won for adults, 7,000 won for youth, 5,000 won for children
○ Website: http://www.f1963.co.kr
○ Hosted by: KISWIRE
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
How to get to F1963
– Address: 20, Gurak-ro 123, Suyeong-gu, Busan
– How to get there: Get off at Suyeong Station (Metro line 2) and go out Exit 5. Take bus No. 54 and get off at the KISWIRE bus stop. Or get off at Mangmi Station (Metro line 3) and go out Exit 2. Transfer to neighborhood/village bus No. 2 and get off at the Sanjeong Apartment bus stop.
The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art I
The exhibition will explore the birth of modern art in Busan during Japanese colonial rule.
It will present about 100 paintings, drawings, photos and handicrafts, 80 archive pieces, including post cards and posters.
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
○ Period: May 27 – June 17, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center
○ Tickets: 6,000 won for adults / 4,000 won for members, youth and senior
○ For more info.: 051)780-6000
○ Website: http://www.dureraum.org
* Film List
Sweet Dreams / Fai bei sogni
Blood of My Blood/Sangue del mio sangue
Dormant Beauty / Bella addormentata
Win / Vincere
The Wedding Director / Il regista di matrimoni
Good Morning, Night / Buongiorno, notte
My Mother’s Smile / L’ora di religion (Il sorriso di mia madre)
The Nanny / La balia
The Prince of Homburg / Il principe di Homburg
Devil in the Flesh / Diavolo in corpo
A Leap in the Dark / Salto nel vuoto
Greenery Will Bloom Again / Torneranno i prati
One Hundred Nails / Centochiodi
The Legend of the Holy Drinker / La leggenda del santo bevitore
Long Live the Lady! / Lunga vita alla signora!
The Tree of Wooden Clogs / L’albero degli zoccoli
The Fiances / I fidanzati
The Job / Il posto
Time Stood Still / Il tempo si e fermato
* Movie Times:
http://www.dureraum.org/bcc/mcontents/progScheList.do?rbsIdx=226&progCode=20180521001
- Every Saturday and Sunday 14:00 – 21:00
- ○Venue: Haewoljeong Pavilion on Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae
- ○For more info.:(051)749-4063
http://www.meetup.com/
EVENT DESCRIPTION (언어교환 안내글)
About 30 people attend each Sunday meeting. All languages OK!
부산 일요일 언어교환에는 매번 약 30명 정도가 참가합니다. 영어 뿐만 아니라, 모든 언어들을 환영합니다!
Coming late is OK! 늦게 오시는 분들도 많아요!
Beginners are welcome! Come alone or bring your friends!
초보자도 환영합니다! 혼자 오셔도 좋고요. 친구들을 데리고 오셔도 좋습니다!
Video about our meetings! http://youtu.be/
Practice your language skills in a fun and friendly environment!
재미있고 편안한 분위기에서 여러 언어를 연습할 수 있어요.
People have casual conversations, study languages together, bring books, play games, etc.
부담없이 대화 나누고, 함께 언어를 공부하세요. 책이나 게임을 가지고 와서 함께 즐겨도 좋아요.
The coffee shop has a capacity of about 40 people, and offers a comfortable environment to meet people and to communicate in various languages.
70명까지 수용 가능하고요. 여러 사람들과 만나서 다양한 언어로 이야기 나누기에 편안한 환경을 제공합니다.
– Fee: 10,000 won to the manager of the coffee shop
회비: 1만원을 카페에 내주시면 됩니다.
You get 1 drink with ONE FREE REFILL.^^
1 FREE drink = ANY drink on the menu (except Fruit Juice)! (Café Latte, Café Americano, Green Tea, etc.)
(Refill = Hot Americano, Lemon Tea, or Lime Tea).
Directions 오시는 길
Address: 517-11 Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
부산광역시 부산진구 부전동 517-11
Google Map Link => https://goo.gl/maps/
From Seomyeon Station Exit 7, go straight about 130m and cross the pedestrian road. Turn left after crossing, and go straight another 30m. ‘Cafe imt’ will be on your right.
서면역 7번 출구에서 130m 정도 직진하시다가 횡단보도를 건너주세요. 건너셔서 좌회전 하신 후, 30m 정도 더 오시면 오른편에 ‘cafe imt’가 2-3층에 있습니다.
Come join us and have fun! Bring your friends!!
오셔서 즐거운 시간 보내세요! 친구들 데리고 오시고, 이 글 좀 공유 해주세요~!!
Dates: May 31 – June 10
Location: KNN Tower Plaza, Centum City
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets: 10,000 won
Getting there: Take subway line 2 to BEXCO exit. Exit number 6 and walk around the Lotte Department Store and cross the street.
KBO: Lotte Giants vs. Kia Tigers
Opening Ceremony: April 21, 2018 from 6:30PM-8:20PM
2018 Fountain Show Schedule
○ Period: Saturday, April 21 – Wednesday, October 31, 2018
○ Venue: Near Dadaepo Beach
Night Musical Fountain Show
Spring (April), Fall (September-October)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 7:30pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 7:30pm (20mins), 8:30pm (20mins)
Summer (May-August)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 8:00pm (20mins), 9:00pm (20mins)
(Jul. 21 – Aug. 19 Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm, 9:00pm)
In-Ground Fountain Operation
○ Operation Times: 6 times daily for 20 minutes (11:00am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, one time after the night musical fountain show)
The in-ground fountain will operate for 10 minutes after the night musical fountain show. There will be only one operation after the first night musical fountain show during the weekends and holidays.
The fountain will also operate after the night musical fountain show every day for 20 minutes at a time.
※ No show on Mondays
※ Note: The Fountain Schedule is subject to change depending on special events, required maintenance work, weather conditions, etc.
How to get there: Take Metro Line No. 1 to Dadaepo Beach Station then leave by Exit No. 4
○ Period: June 7 – June 17, 2018
Press Day: Thursday, June 7
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 8
Public Opening: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 17
○ Venue: BEXCO
○ Admission: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/sb41.php
○ Theme: Beyond Innovation, Into the Future
○ Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/
○ Period: May 27 – June 17, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center
○ Tickets: 6,000 won for adults / 4,000 won for members, youth and senior
○ For more info.: 051)780-6000
○ Website: http://www.dureraum.org
* Film List
Sweet Dreams / Fai bei sogni
Blood of My Blood/Sangue del mio sangue
Dormant Beauty / Bella addormentata
Win / Vincere
The Wedding Director / Il regista di matrimoni
Good Morning, Night / Buongiorno, notte
My Mother’s Smile / L’ora di religion (Il sorriso di mia madre)
The Nanny / La balia
The Prince of Homburg / Il principe di Homburg
Devil in the Flesh / Diavolo in corpo
A Leap in the Dark / Salto nel vuoto
Greenery Will Bloom Again / Torneranno i prati
One Hundred Nails / Centochiodi
The Legend of the Holy Drinker / La leggenda del santo bevitore
Long Live the Lady! / Lunga vita alla signora!
The Tree of Wooden Clogs / L’albero degli zoccoli
The Fiances / I fidanzati
The Job / Il posto
Time Stood Still / Il tempo si e fermato
* Movie Times:
http://www.dureraum.org/bcc/mcontents/progScheList.do?rbsIdx=226&progCode=20180521001
To celebrate the Year of the Dog, the Busan Museum is holding an exhibition titled “Our Old Friend, Dog,” from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, July 1, 2018. The zodiac exhibition for the year has been held at the beginning of every year since 2007 to introduce our traditional folk culture, and to share a new hope and expectation for the new year with guests.
This exhibition will present a total of 12 pieces of dog-themed artwork, including Korean wood sculptures of dogs and, old and contemporary paintings of dogs.
Event Information
Special Exhibition for the Year of the Dog: Our Old Friend, Dog
Period: Period: Friday, February 9 – Sunday, July 1, 2018
Venue: 2nd floor of Busan Museum
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Free admission
The exhibition offers NASA’s various exoplanet programs including visual program, exoplanet illustrated posters, exoplanet data and a virtual reality tour of Mars.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
○ Period: April 20 – August 31, 2018
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/introduce/directions.do
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Website: https://www.sciport.or.kr/front/selectBoardArticle.do (Korean)
○ Period: May 4 – July 1, 2018
○ Venue: 1st floor lobby of the Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The 20th Anniversary Exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art II
The exhibition will explore the period when Busan became a provisional capital during the Korean War and many important artists fled to the city and continued making art, even during the most difficult and devastating of times. It will present 73 paintings, drawings and photos
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
Date/Venue: May 18.(Fri)-August 19.(Sun), Busan Museum
ㆍMore than 200 works, including the world’s best existing African map Honil gangni yeokdae gukdo jido』showing the complete form of the African continent for the first time, anthropogenic fossils, masks, statues, weapons, etc.
○ Period: June 7 – June 17, 2018
Press Day: Thursday, June 7
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 8
Public Opening: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 17
○ Venue: BEXCO
○ Admission: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/sb41.php
○ Theme: Beyond Innovation, Into the Future
○ Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/
○ Period: May 25 – August 12, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
The ‘Julian Opie in Busan’ exhibition will be held at F1963. This is the artist’s first exhibition in Busan and will include works of paintings, sculptures, and media art. Julian Opie is a contemporary British artist known for his distinctive depictions of figures, portraits, and landscapes.
○ Period: Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, June 24, 2018
○ Venue: F1963
○ Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Monday (The exhibition will be open on Monday, May 7)
○ Tickets: 10,000 won for adults, 7,000 won for youth, 5,000 won for children
○ Website: http://www.f1963.co.kr
○ Hosted by: KISWIRE
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
How to get to F1963
– Address: 20, Gurak-ro 123, Suyeong-gu, Busan
– How to get there: Get off at Suyeong Station (Metro line 2) and go out Exit 5. Take bus No. 54 and get off at the KISWIRE bus stop. Or get off at Mangmi Station (Metro line 3) and go out Exit 2. Transfer to neighborhood/village bus No. 2 and get off at the Sanjeong Apartment bus stop.
The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art I
The exhibition will explore the birth of modern art in Busan during Japanese colonial rule.
It will present about 100 paintings, drawings, photos and handicrafts, 80 archive pieces, including post cards and posters.
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
○ Period: May 27 – June 17, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center
○ Tickets: 6,000 won for adults / 4,000 won for members, youth and senior
○ For more info.: 051)780-6000
○ Website: http://www.dureraum.org
* Film List
Sweet Dreams / Fai bei sogni
Blood of My Blood/Sangue del mio sangue
Dormant Beauty / Bella addormentata
Win / Vincere
The Wedding Director / Il regista di matrimoni
Good Morning, Night / Buongiorno, notte
My Mother’s Smile / L’ora di religion (Il sorriso di mia madre)
The Nanny / La balia
The Prince of Homburg / Il principe di Homburg
Devil in the Flesh / Diavolo in corpo
A Leap in the Dark / Salto nel vuoto
Greenery Will Bloom Again / Torneranno i prati
One Hundred Nails / Centochiodi
The Legend of the Holy Drinker / La leggenda del santo bevitore
Long Live the Lady! / Lunga vita alla signora!
The Tree of Wooden Clogs / L’albero degli zoccoli
The Fiances / I fidanzati
The Job / Il posto
Time Stood Still / Il tempo si e fermato
* Movie Times:
http://www.dureraum.org/bcc/mcontents/progScheList.do?rbsIdx=226&progCode=20180521001
Every Tuesday from 5:00 to 10:00 at Abnormal Taphouse and Cantina, we’ll be offering the people of Busan the best taco deals in town in our effort to bring the American tradition of Taco Tuesday to Haeundae.
For only 2000 won, you’ll get yourself a seasoned pork hard shell taco topped with our homemade pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, and shredded sharp cheddar. How many can you get? Well, that’s up to you and your belly.
Now there is a catch… If you want to stuff yourself with these tacos, you need to order a beer. The good news is we have 13 phenomenal craft beers on tap, including ones from our house brewery, Abnormal Beer Company, out of San Diego, California!
English radio station BeFM is hosting a “Global Networking Night” during the Busan International Motor Show on June 12th.
The event, which is being held at BEXCO’s 3rd floor terrace in Exhibition Center 2, is free to sign up for and will help you to build your business or social network with other like minds around the city.
For more information, you can email befmparty@gmail.com or register for the event here.
Opening Ceremony: April 21, 2018 from 6:30PM-8:20PM
2018 Fountain Show Schedule
○ Period: Saturday, April 21 – Wednesday, October 31, 2018
○ Venue: Near Dadaepo Beach
Night Musical Fountain Show
Spring (April), Fall (September-October)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 7:30pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 7:30pm (20mins), 8:30pm (20mins)
Summer (May-August)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 8:00pm (20mins), 9:00pm (20mins)
(Jul. 21 – Aug. 19 Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm, 9:00pm)
In-Ground Fountain Operation
○ Operation Times: 6 times daily for 20 minutes (11:00am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, one time after the night musical fountain show)
The in-ground fountain will operate for 10 minutes after the night musical fountain show. There will be only one operation after the first night musical fountain show during the weekends and holidays.
The fountain will also operate after the night musical fountain show every day for 20 minutes at a time.
※ No show on Mondays
※ Note: The Fountain Schedule is subject to change depending on special events, required maintenance work, weather conditions, etc.
How to get there: Take Metro Line No. 1 to Dadaepo Beach Station then leave by Exit No. 4
Every Tuesday at 7:30PM in Toz in Kyunsung Area, a group of people gather to improve their English Communication skills.
There are no fees collected for guests except the room fee of 5000 won inclusive of refreshments.
9:30 open mic begins!
WithAmy Kathleen and the Gang.. New players/singers welcome!
Every Tuesday Night
pm10:00-am12:00
Jazz Band in TBR
1599-6349
www.fncompany.co.kr
To celebrate the Year of the Dog, the Busan Museum is holding an exhibition titled “Our Old Friend, Dog,” from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, July 1, 2018. The zodiac exhibition for the year has been held at the beginning of every year since 2007 to introduce our traditional folk culture, and to share a new hope and expectation for the new year with guests.
This exhibition will present a total of 12 pieces of dog-themed artwork, including Korean wood sculptures of dogs and, old and contemporary paintings of dogs.
Event Information
Special Exhibition for the Year of the Dog: Our Old Friend, Dog
Period: Period: Friday, February 9 – Sunday, July 1, 2018
Venue: 2nd floor of Busan Museum
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Free admission
The exhibition offers NASA’s various exoplanet programs including visual program, exoplanet illustrated posters, exoplanet data and a virtual reality tour of Mars.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
○ Period: April 20 – August 31, 2018
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/introduce/directions.do
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Website: https://www.sciport.or.kr/front/selectBoardArticle.do (Korean)
○ Period: May 4 – July 1, 2018
○ Venue: 1st floor lobby of the Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The 20th Anniversary Exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art II
The exhibition will explore the period when Busan became a provisional capital during the Korean War and many important artists fled to the city and continued making art, even during the most difficult and devastating of times. It will present 73 paintings, drawings and photos
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
Date/Venue: May 18.(Fri)-August 19.(Sun), Busan Museum
ㆍMore than 200 works, including the world’s best existing African map Honil gangni yeokdae gukdo jido』showing the complete form of the African continent for the first time, anthropogenic fossils, masks, statues, weapons, etc.
○ Period: June 7 – June 17, 2018
Press Day: Thursday, June 7
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 8
Public Opening: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 17
○ Venue: BEXCO
○ Admission: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/sb41.php
○ Theme: Beyond Innovation, Into the Future
○ Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/
○ Period: May 25 – August 12, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The Hanbok Hall exhibits hanboks and accessories during the period of the Joseon Dynasty and lets visitors try on various styles of hanboks, including modern designs. Visitors are able to take a photo from the virtual fitting set and then receive a photo of themselves wearing a hanbok, traditional Korean dress, by email.
The Busan Hanbok Hall is located on the first floor of BEXCO auditorium and is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
The last admission is 30 minutes before closing and is closed during lunch, which is from noon until 1 pm. Groups of more than 10 people need to make a reservation by calling 070-8840-1472.
The ‘Julian Opie in Busan’ exhibition will be held at F1963. This is the artist’s first exhibition in Busan and will include works of paintings, sculptures, and media art. Julian Opie is a contemporary British artist known for his distinctive depictions of figures, portraits, and landscapes.
○ Period: Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, June 24, 2018
○ Venue: F1963
○ Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Monday (The exhibition will be open on Monday, May 7)
○ Tickets: 10,000 won for adults, 7,000 won for youth, 5,000 won for children
○ Website: http://www.f1963.co.kr
○ Hosted by: KISWIRE
○ Supported by: Busan Metropolitan City
How to get to F1963
– Address: 20, Gurak-ro 123, Suyeong-gu, Busan
– How to get there: Get off at Suyeong Station (Metro line 2) and go out Exit 5. Take bus No. 54 and get off at the KISWIRE bus stop. Or get off at Mangmi Station (Metro line 3) and go out Exit 2. Transfer to neighborhood/village bus No. 2 and get off at the Sanjeong Apartment bus stop.
The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art I
The exhibition will explore the birth of modern art in Busan during Japanese colonial rule.
It will present about 100 paintings, drawings, photos and handicrafts, 80 archive pieces, including post cards and posters.
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
○ Period: May 27 – June 17, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center
○ Tickets: 6,000 won for adults / 4,000 won for members, youth and senior
○ For more info.: 051)780-6000
○ Website: http://www.dureraum.org
* Film List
Sweet Dreams / Fai bei sogni
Blood of My Blood/Sangue del mio sangue
Dormant Beauty / Bella addormentata
Win / Vincere
The Wedding Director / Il regista di matrimoni
Good Morning, Night / Buongiorno, notte
My Mother’s Smile / L’ora di religion (Il sorriso di mia madre)
The Nanny / La balia
The Prince of Homburg / Il principe di Homburg
Devil in the Flesh / Diavolo in corpo
A Leap in the Dark / Salto nel vuoto
Greenery Will Bloom Again / Torneranno i prati
One Hundred Nails / Centochiodi
The Legend of the Holy Drinker / La leggenda del santo bevitore
Long Live the Lady! / Lunga vita alla signora!
The Tree of Wooden Clogs / L’albero degli zoccoli
The Fiances / I fidanzati
The Job / Il posto
Time Stood Still / Il tempo si e fermato
* Movie Times:
http://www.dureraum.org/bcc/mcontents/progScheList.do?rbsIdx=226&progCode=20180521001
Opening Ceremony: April 21, 2018 from 6:30PM-8:20PM
2018 Fountain Show Schedule
○ Period: Saturday, April 21 – Wednesday, October 31, 2018
○ Venue: Near Dadaepo Beach
Night Musical Fountain Show
Spring (April), Fall (September-October)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 7:30pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 7:30pm (20mins), 8:30pm (20mins)
Summer (May-August)
Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm (20mins)
Weekends & Holidays 8:00pm (20mins), 9:00pm (20mins)
(Jul. 21 – Aug. 19 Weekdays (Tue. – Fri.) 8:00pm, 9:00pm)
In-Ground Fountain Operation
○ Operation Times: 6 times daily for 20 minutes (11:00am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, one time after the night musical fountain show)
The in-ground fountain will operate for 10 minutes after the night musical fountain show. There will be only one operation after the first night musical fountain show during the weekends and holidays.
The fountain will also operate after the night musical fountain show every day for 20 minutes at a time.
※ No show on Mondays
※ Note: The Fountain Schedule is subject to change depending on special events, required maintenance work, weather conditions, etc.
How to get there: Take Metro Line No. 1 to Dadaepo Beach Station then leave by Exit No. 4
○ Period: Wednesdays from May 2 – September 19, 2018 at 8p.m.
○ Venue: Busan Cinema Center
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051) 780-6000
Beginning in the summer of 2012, ‘Free Outdoor Movie Screenings’ have been held at the Busan Cinema Center. We invite all of you again this year to enjoy special evenings at the Busan Cinema Center.
The ‘2018 Free Outdoor Movie Screenings’ at the Busan Cinema Center will be held weekly every Wednesday from May to September at 8pm at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center.
The outdoor theater, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the annual Busan International Film Festival are held, has 4,000 seats under a giant roof, which has become a symbol of the Busan Cinema Center.
The movies will be screened rain or shine.
The schedule of movie screenings is listed below:
Wed. May 2: Be With You
Wed. May 5: The Postman
Wed. May 16: Wish I was Here
Tue. June 12: Hacksaw Ridge
Wed. June 20: Neerja
Wed. June 27: Platoon
Wed. July 4: Still Walking
Wed. July 11: Guzaarish
Wed. July 18: Earth: One Amazing Day
Wed. July 25: Nutcracker
Wed. August 1: Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away
Wed. August 8: The Shower
Tue. August 14: Dead Poets Society
Wed. September 19: Spotlight
This schedule is subject to change.
http://www.dureraum.org/bcc/mcontents/progView.do?rbsIdx=61&progCode=20180417001
HQ is rolling out a new weekly event; every Wednesday, we’ll be celebrating wine and whiskey with some of the best drink deals in town.
3000 Won Glasses of White or Red Wine
4000 Won Pours of Jameson
5000 Won Pours of Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Johnny Walker, Crown Royal, and Canadian Club
Alright, folks, our new weekly trivia night is continuing to build, and we are always looking for new brainiacs to raise their swords. If you weren’t able to make it in the past, let me remind you that the pub quiz is now at HQ Gwangan every Wednesday, and there’s a new format:
1000 Won Entrance Fee Per Player / Winning Team Gets The Cash!
Maximum Team Size is 5. Minimum Team Size is 1.
2 Rounds of Questions
3 Categories in Each Round
5 Questions in Each Category
Plus in between rounds, we will have a Beer Bonus round where one team can win a free pitcher of Cass or OB.
We’ll be starting the quiz at approximately 9:00, and it’ll be done before 11:00 so for those of you coming from outside of Gwangan, you can hightail it to your bus or subway to stiff over the taxi drivers–or if you want to keep drinking, nobody’s stopping you.
Following, trivia, come on down for the newest open mic in town starting around 11 p.m.
Weekly open mic at Ol’55 in KSU.
To celebrate the Year of the Dog, the Busan Museum is holding an exhibition titled “Our Old Friend, Dog,” from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, July 1, 2018. The zodiac exhibition for the year has been held at the beginning of every year since 2007 to introduce our traditional folk culture, and to share a new hope and expectation for the new year with guests.
This exhibition will present a total of 12 pieces of dog-themed artwork, including Korean wood sculptures of dogs and, old and contemporary paintings of dogs.
Event Information
Special Exhibition for the Year of the Dog: Our Old Friend, Dog
Period: Period: Friday, February 9 – Sunday, July 1, 2018
Venue: 2nd floor of Busan Museum
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Free admission
The exhibition offers NASA’s various exoplanet programs including visual program, exoplanet illustrated posters, exoplanet data and a virtual reality tour of Mars.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
○ Period: April 20 – August 31, 2018
○ Venue: Busan National Science Museum
Directions: https://www.sciport.or.kr/eng/introduce/directions.do
○ Hours of Operation:
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, New Year’s day, Chuseok
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)750-2300
○ Website: https://www.sciport.or.kr/front/selectBoardArticle.do (Korean)
○ Period: May 4 – July 1, 2018
○ Venue: 1st floor lobby of the Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4245
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The 20th Anniversary Exhibition of the Busan Museum of Art II
The exhibition will explore the period when Busan became a provisional capital during the Korean War and many important artists fled to the city and continued making art, even during the most difficult and devastating of times. It will present 73 paintings, drawings and photos
○ Period: March 16 – July 29, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4241
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
Date/Venue: May 18.(Fri)-August 19.(Sun), Busan Museum
ㆍMore than 200 works, including the world’s best existing African map Honil gangni yeokdae gukdo jido』showing the complete form of the African continent for the first time, anthropogenic fossils, masks, statues, weapons, etc.
○ Period: June 7 – June 17, 2018
Press Day: Thursday, June 7
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 8
Public Opening: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 17
○ Venue: BEXCO
○ Admission: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/sb41.php
○ Theme: Beyond Innovation, Into the Future
○ Organized by: Busan Metropolitan City
○ Website: http://eng.bimos.co.kr/2018/
○ Period: May 25 – August 12, 2018
○ Venue: Busan Museum of Art
○ Hours of Operation:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
last Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(Closed every Monday and January 1)
○ Free admission
○ For more info.: (051)740-4247
○ Website: http://art.busan.go.kr/
The local Farmers’ Market has been operating every Thursday from 10am to 6pm at Busan City Hall since April 2012.
The market will be held on the street between Busan City Hall and Busan Metropolitan Police Agency.
Local agricultural products, including rice, tomatoes, various fresh vegetables and much more from Busan and the Gyeongnam area will be sold at discounted prices.
