Those wondering where to go this weekend are highly recommended to take a look at the following recreational sites in HCMC so as to arrange their schedules for three weekend days as the city is always overwhelmed by the bustling and exciting atmosphere with abundant entertainment venues for shopping, relaxation and food.
Summer Beach Party: 103A Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1, HCMC
A music and fashion party called “Summer Beach Party” will be held at Seventeen Saloon Bar in downtown HCMC this Friday, June 30. The event will feature numerous interesting activities including a gameshow, dancing performances, a lucky draw and fashion shows with the participation of “The Times” dance troupe waiting for visitors to discover.
Party-goers will enjoy a colorful and exciting night at the bar located 103A Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1 in close proximity to the most busy backpackers quarter in the city center.
Admission is free for the event.
Hello Weekend Market: Hoa Lu Stadium, 2 Dinh Tien Hoang Street in District 1, HCMC
Bazaars or flea markets stemming from Western countries have become a popular rendezvous to expatriates and local youths in HCMC during the weekend where shopaholics and fashion lovers gather for relaxation as well as for a good chance to purchase trendy clothes, footwear, bags, accessories and household decoration items at discounts from 10% to 50%.
Those missing the weekend bazaar last week at Sense Market at Zone B of September 23 Park in downtown HCMC can still come to a similar event this week at Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets. The event themed “Hello Paradise” will feature some 100 stands selling fashion items of local and foreign brands, cosmetics, shoes and bags at discounted prices, apart from a photo booth and a food corner. The weekend market will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on two weekend days, July 1-2 with free admission.
Saigon Holiday Market: 116 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, HCMC
Shoppers and food lovers are advised to take a sightseeing tour to the shopping venue on Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2 at Nguyen Du Sports Club, 116 Nguyen Du Street in District 1 next to Nguyen Du Galaxy Cinema. People often go there not only for shopping purpose but also for entertainment as the organizer will host acoustic music shows performed by street artists and music bands apart from attractive street food stands with reasonable prices, promising not to disappoint visitors upon arrival there for the first time.
Magic Flute opera: HCMC’s Opera House at 7 Lam Son Square in HCMC’s District 1
Local and international audiences will have the opportunity to watch the world-renowned opera “The Magic Flute” in German by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the HCMC Opera House at 8 p.m. on June 30 and July 1.
The opera is about the love story between Prince Tamino and the beautiful Tamina. Spectators can see contrasts and similarities between good and evil, day and night, men and women and passion and will. Tamino and Tamina have to experience many difficulties in life to find true love.
Tickets of the show are on sale at HBSO Box Office at 7 Lam Son Square in HCMC’s District 1, at VND800,000, VND650,000, VND550,000 and VND400,000 per guest.
Galaxy Nguyen Du Cinema, 116 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, HCMC
On the occasion of Vietnamese Family Day, parents can take their kids to Galaxy Nguyen Du Cinema in HCMC’s District 1 to watch a 3D computer-animated comedy film, namely “Ke trom mat trang 3” (Despicable Me 3) which will be available at 11.05 a.m. and 2.35 p.m this Friday June 30.
SGT