Weekend Is Now: 2 to 4 Sep 2016

Tons to do this weekend. Nightlife, art exhibits, new restaurants and charity events. Check out the MYANMORE Events Calendar for a complete list. Here’s a snapshot of some things happening from the 2nd to the 4th of September 2016

FRIDAY

Beer Pong tournament at Father’s Office – Father’s Office beer pong weekend

Come down to Father’s Office for Fun game night! Bring 3 of your friends along with you and you will be able to compete the BEERPONG tournament.

Along with Beer pong you can also play Giant Jenga , and enjoy awesome two-for-one cocktails during happy hour and weekly food specials.

 

SATURDAY

Memorable Monsoon Literature – Event For Book Lovers The Yangon Gallery in People’s Park

moonsoon literature weekend

The Yangon Gallery will host an event about Memorable Monsoon Literature Event For Book Lovers from 2nd to 4th September. On 2nd Sep, Design Ko Myo Swe Than will give a speech about “The Precious Bagan and Responsibilities of Us to Save Bagan” at 2:30pm. On 3rd, Saya U Win Maung (Tapawadi) will speak about “Exploring Arts from the Ancient Cultures” at 10:30am and Saya Chit Oo Nyo also speak about “Histroy and the Background Story” at 2:30pm. On Sep 4th, Sayagyi Maung Maung Khin will speech about “Honor of Burmese Writing” at 10:30pm. All the book lovers are invited to join.

Yangon ICT Fair ( Computer & Mobile) Sep – 2016 Tatmadaw Exhibition Hallict fair weekend

The ICT Fair is at Tatmadaw Hall, on the west side of U Wisara Road. It’s a tech expo and giant sale all at the same time. If you’re looking for new electronics, you should take a look here. The quality and list of items is unknown, but the organizers have said that all computer and phone related products will be on display, most for sale. This fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, probably best to come on Saturday before things get sold!

The Vibe Soft Opening –  The VIBE – Kan Yeiktha Street, Bahan Township, off of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd vibe soft opening

THE VIBE is the newest nightclub, and Saturday is their soft opening. So reserve judgements! While they iron out the creases, there will be FREE FLOW BEER from 7pm-9pm to help you calm your nerves. It starts at 6pm. You can walk in or call for reservations at 09 77777 0646

SUNDAY

93 ART Exhibition – Gallery 65 on Yaw Min Gyi gallery 65 weekend

Gallery 65 presents its first exhibition for the month of September 2016 “93 Art Exhibition.” This is a group show comprising of 13 Artists representing the graduation class of 1993 from the University of Culture. The exhibit will feature the artworks of these 13 artists and will feature more than 60+ paintings from across all mediums; watercolor, acrylics and oil. The featured artists are:Aung Thin Oo, Maung Thein Win, Yin Min San, Nweni Soe, K Khine Phyo, Yi Mon, Kyaw Hnin Si, Sein Sein Lin, Zar Ni Soe Lwin, Tint Tint Hlaing, K Sandar Win,
Soe Soe (YUC) and Wut Yee Oo.

The exhibit will open on the 3rd of September and will close on the 5th of Septemnber 2016. The exhibit hours are from 10am to 6pm daily.

 

Movie Time with U Win Pe – The Yangon Gallery

movie time rashomon weekend“Rashomon,” with U Win Pe. They will be having a discussion session about the movie with the artist afterwards.

Rashomon IMDB link – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042876/
This event is a program of Monsoon Art Festival 2016 and is sponsored by AYA Bank in partner with The Yangon Gallery and co-sponsored by Azura Beach Resort, Chaung Tha. Official media partner for the event is The Myanmar Times.

 

Featured photo from The Burdubai, a Yangon Hookah Bar

Related Articles