November Events

From: TheYeogiyo.com | Nov. 16, 2009

November is half-way finished but in no way does that prevent us from wanting to post about the rest of the events that are happening in this cold, dry, bitter month. Sure, it’s freezing outside, but of course you’ve been hiding inside with no TheYeogiyo.com listings to help you know what’s going on, so bundle up and get back out there with these suggestions.

If you need tickets or further information about the goods you’ll find below, ask us at TheYeogiyo.com, and stay tuned to this site (as you surely always are) for information about swine flu induced cancelations. By all means if you have something to share, let us know – we’re waiting for you…but not in a creepy way.

Hotel Week
When: November 15th – November 25th
Where: Various hotels throughout Seoul
How much: Massive Discounts on packages including dinners and limousines
No really, what?: As part of Seoul Grand Sale 2009, spend a night in something other than a love motel or jimjilbang or ditch. Get a few friends together, or dote on your loved one, with big sales (but not cheap prices) on luxurious evenings inside. There’s no better way to get warm then by burning through a few hundred dollars.  
Web site: http://seoulgrandsale.co.kr

SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar
When: November 17th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Grand Hilton Hotel, shuttle available from Itaewon
How much: W10,000 at the door, W8,000 pre-sale ticket
No really, what?: The Seoul International Women’s Association puts much effort into organizing this huge annual charity bazaar, which brings together fifty embassies to showcase their own cultural wares (yes, that includes food.) Besides filling your shopping bags, you can win with a silent auction, dream lottery and instant lucky draw – and get this – the proceeds from your purchases go to charity. What’s not to love?
Web site: http://www.siwapage.com (bazaar@siwapage.com)

The 5th Annual RMT Acoustic Showdown
When: October 30th – November 20th  
Where: Rocky Mountain Tavern
How much: Free, unless you want a drink or two
No really, what?: If you have a love for acoustic music (trust us, you do), you’ll want to have a marathon at Rocky  Mountain Tavern for the next few Friday nights as local musicians play their hearts out in hopes of being crowned a winner on November 20th.
Web site: http://www.rockymountaintavern.com

Leonid Meteor Shower 2009
When: November 16th – 17th, approximately 11:00 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Where: Check it out from your roof
How much: The sky is free…so far…
No really, what?: If you can get away from light pollution, you can witness one of the biggest meteor showers of our lifetime, as we’re supposed to be able to see five hundred or more Leonids per hour.  
Web site: http://www.physorg.com/news177093817.html

Making Kimchi for the Elderly and Disadvantaged
When: November 18th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Seorae Global Village Centre, Seoul
How much: Free
No really, what?: In case you haven’t gotten your hands into a pile of kimchi this season (which is traditionally known as a time for making kimchi, if you haven’t noticed the influx of cabbage at the market), now’s your chance! Just before National Kimchi Day, do your work to help make kimchi for those who can’t do so themselves but can’t live without it. E-mail the below address for more information about the event and meeting place.  
Web site: tbn2@sba.seoul.kr

Kevin Kern
When: November 19th, 8 p.m.
Where: Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Centre – Jeongbalsan Station (line 3), exit 3.
How much: W33,000 – W88,000
No really, what?: A new age, blind pianist, Kevin Kern, performs to the best of his ability (which is far better than those of us fortunate enough to be able to see). Call 02-2052-1386 for more information.
Web site: http://www.artgy.or.kr

Busan International Wine and Spirits Show
When: November 19th – 22nd, Thursday – Friday - 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Centre), Busan, Gyeongsang
How much: W5,000 if you register in advance, W10,000 at the door
No really, what?: Doors open at 10 a.m. Thursday through Saturday which might give those of you who start work in the afternoon enough time for a delicious liquid breakfast. Enjoy free literature, demonstrations, informational sessions and…wait for it…samples of wine, beer and both domestic and international bevies from around this dizzying world of ours. There is, seriously, a soju cocktail party, as well as free snacks to keep your liver one step away from instant blackening.
Web site:  http://www.idreamkorea.co.kr/drink

Busan International Cake and Bakery Show
When: November 19th – 22nd, Thursday – Friday - 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Centre), Busan, Gyeongsang
How much: W5,000 at the door, free in advance
No really, what?: Combined with the event just above,  we’d say Busan is pretty much the best place in the world to live on November 19th through to the 22nd. After getting your drink on at the wine show, take a wobbly saunter over to the cake and bakery show in…get this…the same building. Christmas is most certainly coming early, although surely, so is a gin-and-cake-induced coma.
Web site:  http://www.idreamkorea.co.kr/drink

Nude Rugby Chicks Calendar Launch
When: November 21st, 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Berlin in Itaewon
How much: Price varies for drinks (a free cocktail for all ladies between midnight and 12:30 a.m.)
No really, what?: The Seoul Sisters Rugby Team (a fine collection of babes, if you haven’t yet had the pleasure of having one of them banned from the bar you’re in) have posed in the buff
Web site: http://www.ssrfc.com/indexeng.htm

Yacht with White Rainbow
When: November 19th - 21st at 8 p.m.
Where: November 19th in Busan at The Basement, November 20th in Seoul at V-Hall and November 21st in Daegu at SKYY Bar
How much: W15,000 – W50,000
No really, what?: Begin the night with Split Kick from 8-9 p.m., White Rainbow’s live set from 10-11 p.m., Yacht from 11 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. and a Yacht/White Rainbow DJ teamup danceathon from 12:30-5 a.m. just in case your feet aren’t as ready to go home as your liver might be.  Check the info site below for advance tickets or more information about shows in each location
Web site: http://supercolorsuper.com/

City Net Asia 2009
When: September 30th – November 22nd  (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Where: Seoul Museum of Art (City Hall Station, lines 1 and 2, exit 10)
How much: W700 (free for kids)
No really, what?:  An Asian art retrospective with works provided by the Mori Art Museum of Tokyo, the Today Art Museum of Beijing, the Istanbul Modern Art Museum and the Seoul Museum of Art.  More than 100 pieces (paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, images) are on display, and for that price, you can’t really go wrong, can you?
Web site: http://www.seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr

Goyang World Weightlifting Championships
When: November 20th-29th
Where: KINTEX, Goyang, Daehwa Station (line 3), exit 2.
How much: Price varies
No really, what?: Sponsored by the International Weightlifting Federation, Korea plays host to around 600 competitors (both male and female) from more than 100 countries. Go if you’ve been looking for some inspiration to make your arms more Arnie than Andy Richter.
Web site: http://sports.go.kr/en/index.do

Seoul Performing Arts Festival
When: October 13th – November 21st  
Where: Seoul Arts Centre, Daehangno Arts Theatre, Sejong Centre, others.
How much: Price varies depending on performance.
No really, what?: Fifteen international groups and twenty-five local groups are coming to Seoul to present forty different ‘analog and digilog’ theatre and dance performances as well as lectures on topics like the controversy surrounding the theory of evolution. Your own country might be represented, as you can see the works of groups from Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Russia, Norway, France, China, the UK, etc. There’s also a chance to have your own script selected for next year’s show. We can help you get tickets at TheYeogiyo.com, or take a look at the comprehensive English web site listed below.  
Web site: http://www.spaf21.com

Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival
When: November 20th – November 22nd
Where: Imjingak Plaza, DMZ area
How much: Free and price varies
No really, what?: Believe it or not, for the past thirteen years, Paju has hosted a soybean festival showcasing exactly what the miracle bean can do. See for yourself and, on the side, visit a peace park neighbouring the DMZ.
Web site: http://en.paju.go.kr/index.do

Seoul, the City of Movies
When: Through to November 22nd, Weekdays - 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Weekend – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed Monday)
Where: Cheonggyecheon Museum, Seoul (Imjingang station, walk five minutes)
How much: Free
No really, what?: Even if you can’t take in the free movie screening at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, make your way to this museum to see a collection of Korean film nostalgia from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Posters, magazines and photos will help you better understand Korea’s fascinating film history.
Web site: http://www.cgcm.go.kr

Amnesty International Discussion
When: November 22nd
Where: Ewha 100th Memorial Hall, Ewha Womans University, Sinchon
How much: W10,000
No really, what?: W10,000 gets you into the door and able to listen to an interview and special conversation between Irene Khan, Amnesty International’s Secretary General (the first woman, first Muslim, first Asian, first Bangladeshi to hold t is position) and the Hankyoreh’s Hong, Se-wha: Human Rights, Now! You’ll also get a glimpse of a photo exhibition, a free book (The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights), photo time with Irene and a book signing.
Web site: http://www.amnestyinternational.or.kr or Facebook and e-mail ticket@amnesty.or.kr with your name, cell number, e-mail address, the reason you wish to attend and any questions you have for Irene.

Seoul Grand Sale
When: Ongoing until November 25th
Where: Various locations across Seoul
How much: Price varies
No really, what?: Various sale events will take place all over Seoul  until November 25th. Some 800 restaurants, hotels, shopping centres, beauty parlours and travel agents are offering discounts – check out the site for coupons, events and more information. Buy us something!
Web site: http://www.seoulgrandsale.com

Daegu Art Fair
When: November 25th – 29th, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: EXCO, Daegu, Gyeongsan province
How much: Price varies
No really, what?: Though your computer might not like the Daegu Art Fair’s site, your eyes will be able to feast on a massive collection of artwork at this fair, with more than fifty galleries participating.  Unless you use Internet Explorer, call 053-421-4774 for more information.
Web site: http://www.daeguartfair.com

Seoul, the City of Movies
When: Through to November 22nd, Weekdays - 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Weekend – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed Monday)
Where: Cheonggyecheon Museum, Seoul (Imjingang station, walk five minutes)
How much: Free
No really, what?: Even if you can’t take in the free movie screening at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, make your way to this museum to see a collection of Korean film nostalgia from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Posters, magazines and photos will help you better understand Korea’s fascinating film history.
Web site: http://www.cgcm.go.kr

International Fancy Food Festival and The 8th Seoul International Café Show
When: November 26th – November 29th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: COEX
How much: The web site seriously says, ‘Not Yet Decided,’ but we think W5,000 should suffice
No really, what?: We know you’re as hungry as we are, so surely no explanation is needed (check their web sites for more…but do know that we think you might be able to get the whole wheat flour you’ve been looking for…).
Web site: http://www.fancyfood.co.kr  http://www.cafeworld.co.kr

Yeosu Fireworks Festival
When: November 27th
Where: Soho Yacht Marina, Yeosu, Jeollanam province
How much: Free
No really, what?: If you’re still smarting over the cancellation of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, take the trip to quaint Yeosu (about five hours from Seoul) to see what they can do.
Web site: http://www.blog.naver.com/yeosufire

Word Food – Slam #3
When: November 27th at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Where: The Hive in Itaewon
How much: W10,000 gets you in with a drink
No really, what?: Seoul’s 3rd poetry slam. If you’re participating, you could win a full body massage, a bar tab or cold hard cash. If you’re watching, you’ll be witness to DJs, acoustic and percussion goodness and spoken word aplenty. Plus, cheap wings for your brute boyfriend if he’s not into decent poetry.
Web site: http://www.facebook.com

Mika
When: November 28th, 7 p.m.
Where: Melon A-X Hall, Gwangnaru Station, Line 5, exit 2
How much: W99,000
No really, what?: “Seoul, here we come!” Twittered Mika when his Korean tour date had been set for this upcoming November 28th. It’s due time he visited the country that keeps slipping his tunes into norae bangs and TV commercials – now you can hear him live at Melon A-X Hall after his Tokyo and Hong Kong gigs.
Web site: http://www.theyeogiyo.com/Entertainment/concerts.php

The Nutcracker: The Ballet
When: November 28th – 29th
Where: Suseong Artpia, Daegu, Gyeongsang province
How much: W20,000 – W40,000
No really, what?: The snow isn’t even falling but that season is quickly approaching and so are the festivities. The Nutcracker will get you feeling in the spirit quickly enough. Performed by the Seoul Ballet Theatre on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Try to resist making punny jokes, if you can…
Web site:  http://www.ssartpia.or.kr

The Geoje-do Hash 28th Analversary
When: November 28th until the 29th
Where: Geoje-do, south South Korea
How much: W10,000 includes a BBQ, t-shirt, patch and good people
No really, what?: Geoje-do, a beautiful island in the southern part of Seoul that is easily accessible by car or bus, has a lovely population of foreigners and locals alike, and those kids have been hashing (see TheYeogiyo.com’s hashing article here) for 28 years this year. Cheap hotels are relatively easy to get, and the week-end will begin with a bar crawl on Saturday night after you’ve taken in some sightseeing around the island. The hash itself starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. The island expects about 180 hashers so if you haven’t been to a hash yet, there’s no better time to start and be made fun of by a massive group of people…all in good fun, of course.
Web site: Talk to Eager Beaver at scott_covey@hotmail.com

Jeju Math Festival
When: November 28th-29th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: International Convention Centre, Jeju
How much: You tell us, math whiz…
No really, what?: So you like math, who are we to judge? At two days of seminars, you can take in competitions, events, informational booths and more. Sure beats watching Robot Chicken…again.
Web site: http://enjoymath.net

Roadtrip – Maisan Provincial Park Tour
When: November 29th
Where: From Seoul to Maisan Provincial Park
How much: W58,000 for non-members
No really, what?: The Royal Asiatic Society departs at 8 a.m. from Yongsan Post Office (Sinyongsan Station, line 4, exit 1) to Maisan Provincial Park, where you can visit an ancient fortress within the “Horse-Ears Mountains.” You’ll also get the chance to see a temple that has been decorated with hundreds of shamanic stone pagodas built by a dedicated monk, a two-tiered waterfall and a Confucian school in a beautiful part of the country.
Web site: http://www.raskb.com

Party at the Zoo!
When: Ongoing
Where: Seoul Zoo/Seoul Grand Park station, line 4.
How much: Prices vary
No really, what?: The world’s tenth largest zoo is 100 years old this year, and if you haven’t been, it’s due time you took a look see at Seoul’s zoo. If you have been, there are so many new events to celebrate the anniversary – including a fall insect street festival, concerts and ventriloquists. In case you’re wondering, it can be just as fast to walk rather than take the cable car.
Web site: http://grandpark.seoul.go.kr/

Songs of the Jeju Haenyeo
When: Through December
Where: Jeju Island, Haenyeo Museum
How much: Possible fee for photos
No really, what?: Jeju is famous for their ‘Haenyeo,’ a group of female divers who can hold their breaths for ridiculous amounts of time to ridiculous depths under the sea in search for seaweed and other tasty morsels. This performance will be held in the lobby every Saturday from 4 – 5 p.m. Call 064-782-9898 for more information.
Web site: http://haenyeo.go.kr

France Express
When: ongoing until December
Where: Seoul, Busan, Gwangju
How much: Prices vary
No really, what?:  Besides splashing a little bit of French culture into other events listed within this calendar, the French Cultural Centre is providing courses on French culture including courses for kids, and particularly appealing French wine-tasting classes for adults. Vive le deliciousness!  
Web site: http://www.france.or.kr