Here’s our snippet of things to do in Yangon this weekend.
Jan 17 – Feb 2
A Chauk: A Solo Exhibition By Richie Htet
Richie Htet works toward changing the traditional narrative of the gay community, and root it in traditional Myanmar and other cultural influences for a modern audience. As an illustrator and creative director, he has always appreciated traditional motifs, textile designs and mythology. Characters from folklore coloured his childhood, and he wants to instrumentalize these characters and reinvent their purpose – to teach people about acceptance, positivity, and understanding when engaging and including the LGBTQI community through popular culture.
Friday
Guest Bartender Edriane Lim at Parami Pizza Downtown
With 8 years of bartending experience in some of Singapores finest hotels and bars under his belt, they are delighted to welcome Filipino guest bartender Edriane Lim, from the Bar at 15 Stamford, to the newly opened Parami Pizza Downtown.
Overload: Supernova at LEVEL 2
A Party performed with Minimal Techno, Acid Tech & Bass by their famous local producers – Skimm, Midnite, Jay from Yangon and Tyrant & Queed coming all the way down from Mandalay just to play for you. Entry Fees – 15,000Ks with 1 Free Beer.
Saturday
Yangon Farmers Market #86 at Karaweik Palace
Your favorite farmers and producers come together again to bring you the best and freshest food that Yangon has to offer. Bread, veggies, eggs, plants, honey, coffee, tea, juice, salad, fruit, spices and many more! Each week there are new surprises and a growing community of people who appreciate fresh, local & healthy produce.
Yangon Pride Boat Parade at Botahtaung Jetty
The Yangon Pride Boat Parade will set sail for the second year on Saturday 18th for a rainbow filled sunset cruise. Join them on one of the 3 boats that will be part of the parade and celebrate freedom, love and diversity. With DJ Mike, C-Thu and Mr Y and the most beautiful people in Yangon.
Sunset by the river at Burbrit Brewery North Dagon
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Guest Bartender Edriane Lim at Gekko
With 8 years of bartending experience in some of Singapores finest hotels and bars under his belt, they are delighted to welcome guest bartender Edriane Lim, from the Bar at 15 Stamford, to Gekko for a Diplomatico Rum takeover.
International DJ Victor Trixter: Soulmazing Volume III at Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge
DJ and Producer Victor Chan, or popularly known as Victor Trixter, has been in the house music scene for over a decade and has since built a cult like following for his groovy and soulful brand of music. Get your dancing shoes ready for this night.
Uncaged with Muttiah Ashnim at LEVEL 2
Uncaged is back at LEVEL 2. Time to unleash your demons. Don’t forget your dancing shoes.
Sunday
2nd Myanmar Project Management Symposium at LOTTE Hotel Yangon
Join over 500 industry professionals for an exciting day full of insights and wisdom from some of Project Management’s most successful academics and leaders.
Valuable Paintings & Ancestral Owned Rare Items Exhibition and Auction at Inya Lake Hotel
70 paintings of Myanmar outstanding artists(including old master) plus more than 40 ancestral owned rare items will be displayed and auctioned in one place at the same time of the day. The items are well maintained without wear and tear. The highest bid will be given high priority. Tea, Coffee and Snacks will be served for the guests.
Myanmar Craft Beer Fest 2020 at Burbrit Taproom
8 breweries from 5 countries will showcase 32 beer styles across 24 bar taps from 12pm midday to 12am midnight on January 19, 2020. Tickets include festival entrance, 1 x Food Item and 3 x 200ml glasses of premium craft beer.
Sangria Sunday, Freedom PRIDE Party at Freedom Bar
You can enjoy fresh Sangria and fresh cold Corona beers live DJ from Japan with latin/Spanish house music to chill. Let’s have nice summer vibe with them, bring your friends and make more friends.
250 Years Beethoven 2020 – A Piano Recital with Kyoko Koyama at Goethe-Institut Myanmar
Music lovers in Germany and around the world are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven this year. With his compositions, he changed the entire music scene in his time and explored new horizons of classical music. On that occasion, the renowned pianist Kyoko Koyama will present two of his most important and virtuoso masterpieces, the Waldstein Sonate and the Hammerklavier Sonate. Free entry.
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Enjoy Your Meal & Time at The Heaven Bistro
With every order of Beer Tower, enjoy a delicious bite platter (FOC). For those who prefer Beef Steak or Salmon Steak will get a glass of Premium Draught Beer (FOC). There will be a 20% off for all type of Cocktails & Mocktail. Saturday Night Live Music every week (7:30 pm to 10:30 pm).
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