March 2009
What’s happening around the regionmar 20
Duffy
The Welsh blonde bombshell glides into AsiaWorld Arena on her first-ever Asian tour to belt out hits from her debut Rockferry album. Already a Grammy Award-winner, the singer/songwriter’s retro looks and distinctive soulful voice have seen her compared to Amy Winehouse and the legendary Dusty Springfield. See for yourself what all the fuss is about. HK$450-$850
mar
21-22
Have Steps, Will Travel
Get your Helen Reddy on for Hong Kong choreographer Yuri Ng’s second production with Macau’s contemporary dancers at the Macau Cultural Centre’s Small Auditorium. Part of the Macao Tale series, the show features a group of androgynous female dancers who challenge the concept that Chinese women are inferior to men, unleashing their creativity while banishing masculine constraints. MOP120
mar 22 – 13 apr
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Discover the next Wong Kar-wai at the festival’s 33rd installment with a full roster of Hong Kong, Asian and international films being screened across Hong Kong and Macau. Ticket prices vary.
MAR 3
Mingus Big Band
Jazz lovers are in for a treat when the New York institution founded by Sue Mingus in honour of her late husband comes to the Macao Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium. Hailed by critics as one of the best jazz orchestras in the world, the 14-piece Mingus Big Band brings a fresh approach to Charles Mingus’ repertoire while still retaining the bassist’s raw bluesyness. MOP80-250
MAR 7
The Four Temperaments
Join conductor Zhang Yi, cellist Qin Li-wei and pianist Tan Xiao-tang as they perform the works of composers Paul Hindemith and Friedrich Gulda at the Macao University of Science and Technology. Free admission.
mar 7-8
City of K
Acclaimed Hong Kong choreographer Helen Lai’s City Contemporary Dance Company will be celebrating their 30th anniversary by performing excerpts from their most memorable works at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. Free admission.
mar 27-29
Hong Kong Sevens
The highlight of the Hong Kong sporting calendar sees the world’s rugby sevens heavyweights descend on Hong Kong Stadium for a weekend of fancy dress and fancy rugby. Sold out.
MAR 28
Charm of Schubert
Part of the Classics Series – held at the Macau Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium – the Macao Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lu Jia, perform three of Schubert’s best-loved symphonies. MOP80-MOP120





