The coming week’s events from the Korea Herald

SeoulSteves’ top events for this week

Live Music

Budding performers of all stripes should know about the Open Mic Night at the Aussie Grub n’ Grog on Monday Jan 29th. www.AussieGrubnGrog.com for more info.

Newcomers to Korea may not know about Club Night in Hongdae. On Friday Jan. 25th, one 15,000 won ticket gets you into 11 different clubs with a free drink at each. On the last Friday of every month, Hongdae’s Club Night is the only place to be for nightlife.

Community Events

The Korea Ultimate Players Association holds regular Sunday pick-up games on Sundays at noon at Yeoinaru (여의나루). www.koreaultimate.net

The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea is sponsoring a ‘New Years Welcome Back’ Party at the Banyan Tree spa on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. 39,000 won for non-members gets you a dinner buffet including beer and wine. There is also an ice rink and a sledding hill on premises that can be used free of charge. Party guests will also be presented with discount spa packages for the new year.

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect (PLUR) has an active chapter in Korea and they are organizing a visit to the Hwang-Ae orphanage. From 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact marcinmelon@yahoo.co.uk

Restaurant

Thursday the 24th (tonight!) is Margarita Night at On The Border near Yonsei/Shinchon (Exit 4 from Shinchon Station). 25,000 won gets you all you can drink margaritas and a Mexican buffet from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. www.ontheborder.co.kr

Aussie Grub ‘N Grog, in between Itaewon and Noksapyeon stations (north side of the street), is hosting an Australia Day party on Saturday January 26th. Email info@aussieshopkorea.com for more information.

Wine

‘Movie Wine Cellar’ near Yeoksam Station is hosting a wine tasting on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. 35,000 won per person. The presentation will be in Korean, but the wine list is all Pinot Noirs ranging from 94,000 to 194,000 won per bottle. Reserve your spot by bank transfer. Call 02-564-0723 (Korean) for more info.

Travel

ZTravelBug is planning a Lunar New Year trip to the gangwon province that will include casino visits, skiing, hiking, and hot springs. www.ztravelbug.com

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