The Weekender: Our don't miss list for Asia
Super new rooftop bar Aer at the Four Seasons hotel in Worli opens its terrace this Friday.A Christmas Carol, Encore
After
a successful run at Ke Center, Shanghai Repertory Theatre have decided
to extend their performances. Catch this heart-warming, yuletide tale
of transformation and hope, for one more week. Catch it at Gosney and
Kallman's Chinatown, and stay for Chinatown's show for free.
December
9-10, 7:30pm, Gosney and Kallman's Chinatown, 471 Zhapu Lu, near
Haining Lu 乍浦路471号, 近海宁路, RMB 150, RSVP to
boxoffice@chinatownshanghai.com or +86 136 4170 1170
more via Chinatown
Harlem Globetrotters
No need to wait for the 2011 and the NBA to role into
town, basketball in China is about to step it up a level now as the
wizards of dribble, everyone’s favorite exhibition team, the Harlem
Globetrotters bounce into town on December 12. They play at Yuanshen
Sports Center.
December 12, 655 Yuanshen Lu, near Weifang Lu
源深路655号, 近潍坊路, 2pm, 7pm, +86 215150 9199
more via My Piao
Omotesando Hills Ice Skating Rink
Shopping complex Omotesando Hills has not exactly been a huge success, but maybe the temporary ice skating rink in the basement will perhaps be a good reason for Tokyo shoppers to finally take a visit.
December 11-January 17, 11am-9pm, Omotesando Hills, tel. 03 5766 5210, www.omotesandohills.com
18th Annual Tokyo Mineral Show
Never has so much hard rock been brought together for a festival in Sunshine City. The big draw this year is a giant ammonite fossil. Rock on!
December 11-14, 10am-6pm (last day, 4:30pm), Sunshine City, adults ¥800, tel. 03 5907 3360
Bangkok International Street Show
Lumpini Park will once again host the free Bangkok International Street Show. Street performers from around the world will show their tricks, but we’re not talking tired old clowns and mimes. This event includes Chinese acrobats and a human jukebox from Japan.
Ayuttha Heritage Fair
Take a day trip to the historic former capital for the Ayuttha Heritage Fair, held to honor the ancient city’s UNESCO World Heritage designation. Events include battle reenactments, fireworks displays and tours of the ancient ruins.
ZoukOut 2009
ZoukOut's back at Sentosa to end off the year with some of the biggest names in dance music like Armin van Buuren, Richie Hawtin, Miss Kittin & The Hacker (Live), The Martinez Brothers, Tiga, and Aeroplane.
December 12, at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Tickets from S$58-S$68 via Sistic or at the entrance.
Swing Out Sister: The Breakout Concert
Singer Corinne Drewery and keyboardist Andy Connell will swing into Singapore for a night of jazz where they'll perform their top hits. Popular local duo Jack & Rai will open the show for Swing Out Sister.
December 16, at Playground @ Big Splash. Tickets from S$68 to S$78 via Sistic or at the Big Splash entrance.
Woofstock
Charity rock fest for dogs and cats headlined by Chochukmo, Noughts and Exes, Helter Skelter.
December 10, The Melting Post, 1-5 Elgin Street, Central, +852 2559 2777
East Asian Games Cultural Extravaganze
A mini carnival of folk dance and drum performances plus game booths, all to showcase the different countries taking part in the 2009 East Asian Games.
December 12, piazza and foyer of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
more via Leisure and Cultural Services Department
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