9 events happening in Seoul this week that we think look cool | 1st Oct-7th Oct
Things, at long last, are beginning to feel like they’re getting back to normal. With that comes more interesting things to do around Seoul.
There’s a bunch of live music happening this weekend. As usual, there’s some great DJ nights and art events too. Hopefully, see you there.
Friday 1st October
Who Say Ye That I am? exhibition launch night.
Acclaimed mixed-media artist 유나얼 opens his latest exhibition this week at the Can Foundation.
유나얼, who is best known as a singer-songwriter, produces beautifully intricate collages that combine painting and found objects. Through his work, 유나얼 explores ideas about faith and his love of jazz and blues music.
The exhibition will run until October 23rd.
Who Say Ye That I am?
Can Foundation, Seongbuk-gu.
Free Entry.
For more information, click here.
The Edge presents: Taelyn.
The Edge continue to introduce their new roster of DJs. This week they're unveiling their Friday night resident; DJ Taelyn. Taelyn's eclectic sound draws on a massive range of vintage electronica from Balearic to breaks.
The Edge is the awesome new cafe, opened recently beneath Clique Records.
The Edge presents: Taelyn.
The Edge, Eulji-ro.
Free Entry.
For more information, click here.
Saturday 2nd October
Don’t Panic
Kicking off a quality night of live music is the recently reopened live music venue, Bender with three top local indie-rock bands.
The Sound are a lovingly faithful tribute to the guitar bands of the 2000s. Think one part The Cribs, one part We Are Scientists and a healthy side portion of Jimmy Eat World, and you've got The Sound.
Sons of Tiger are a loud and raucous, indie-blues band. They recently turned everything up a notch by adding an extra member.
Headlining on the night will be Riot Kidz; equally loud but with more of punk style.
If you love live guitar music, this is not to be missed.
Don’t Panic
Bender, Mapo-gu.
₩25,000.
For more information, click here.
International Day of Non-violence Show
In our recent interview with them, Platform Issue #1 cover stars and all-around top band Billy Carter told us about their plan to perform a show in celebration of International Day of Non-violence. BC are passionate opponents of physical abuse and this show will be part of their campaign against it.
For the gig, they've teamed up with other amazing acts - Dead Buttons and Airy.
International Day of Non-violence Show
Nest Nada, Mapo-gu.
₩25,000.
For more information, click here.
Ground Jam
And rounding off a night of live performances is a bit less of an obvious one.
Bar Tican is well known for hosting some of the best in local jazz artists, but this Saturday, they're opening their small stage for something a little different; a tap dancer.
This is a rare chance to see a vintage performance style in a lounge setting.
Ground Jam.
Bar Tican, Jamsil.
Free Entry.
For more information, click here.
Sunday 3rd September
Casa Corona Sunday
This Monday is a weird quasi-holiday for many of us where we don't have to work. That means that Sunday is a good time to get on it.
You probably don't need us to tell you that Casa Corona is one of the best places to catch local DJs. This Sunday, they have an especially top lineup of funky house selectors with Roxy, Mewzoo, Hunter, Blumin and DJ Better.
Casa Corona Sunday.
Casa Corona, Yongsan-gu.
Free Entry
For more information, click here.
Monday 4th October
World Animal Day at SCR
This Monday is World Animal Day, and to celebrate, Seoul Community Radio is becoming Animal Land.
As well as having a roster of top local DJs coming to play, SCR will also be working with Bite Me Pet Products to produce a pop-up.
The event will be raising money for animal charities and, as well as accepting donations, a percentage of the bar takings will also be donated.
To top things off, all pets are welcome! So bring your pooch or kitty down.
World Animal Day at SCR.
Seoul Community Radio, Yongsan-gu.
Free entry.
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 5th October
Urban Jam
Club Evans is one of the top jazz bars in Seoul's underrated scene. The Hongdae lounge has an incredible atmosphere and hosts some of the most engaging jazz acts in the country.
Every Tuesday, their gifted in-house musicians perform a jam session based on a broad range of their influences. It's a chance for them to cut loose and try something improvisational.
Urban Jam
Club Evans, Mapo-gu.
Free entry.
For more information, click here.
Thursday 7th October
David Salle exhibition opening
If you enjoy Rauschenberg-inspired collage art then this is a pretty great week for you. As well as 유나얼 opening an exhibition one week earlier, celebrated mixed-media painter David Salle will be showing his work in Seoul on Wednesday.
American-painter David Salle emerged out of the Pictures Generation with the likes of Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman. His work combines found materials such as newspaper clippings, photographs and pornography with his textured and animated painting style.
The exhibition runs until November 13th.
David Salle.
Lehmann Maupin, Jongno-gu.
Free entry.
For more information, click here.
