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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
Events Happening
Music 2023 Dureraum Saturday Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — The 2023 Dureraum Saturday Outdoor Concerts will be held through September 2. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Busan Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra @ Busan Cultural Center — The 219th Subscription Concert takes place this Thursday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Pinkfong Classic Land ‘Finding Tutti’ @ Busan Citizens Hall — A great show featuring classic music and children’s favorite cartoon character. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.
‘Together, It’s So Good’ @ Busan City Open Event Grounds — This concert was prepared to provide an opportunity to remember the last appearance of the open event site and convey love and gratitude to the family in celebration of the month of family, ahead of the remodeling construction of the open event site, which will be reborn as a civic complex cultural space early next year. Busan City Open Event Grounds, Saturday
Saturday Korean Traditional Performance @ Busan National Gukak Center — Weekly Saturday performances of Korean traditional music return. Busan National Gukak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.
Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday. 7 p.m.
Other stuff Haeundae Sand Festival @ Haeundae Beach — The Haeundae Sand Festival returns under the theme “Expo 2030 toward the future sand sea”. Haeundae Beach, Friday through Next Monday
Global Gathering @ @ Busan Cinema Center — The city’s largest yearly expat gathering returns. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday
Africa Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — Fall in love with 12 African films from South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, and Zambia. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, May 18-24
2023 Diamond Bridge Walking Festival @ Gwangalli Bridge — Enjoy a Sunday morning walk over the bridge from BEXCO to Pukyoung National University. Gwangan Bridge, Sunday, 8 a.m.
Busan Family Festival @ Busan Citizens Park — Festivalgoers can participate in activities and watch performances centered around the theme of “inclusiveness, caring and equality.” at Dasom Plaza. Dasom Plaza, Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 11 a.m.
Busan Go Festival @ Dong-gu and Yeongdo-gu — The festival is organized around five main themes: “frightening,” “reading,” “feeling,” “meeting,” and “drinking.” Various locations in Dong-gu and Yeongdo-gu, Saturday and Sunday
Suyeong River SUPYOGA @ Suyeong River — The Suyeong River SUPYOGA program offers a special experience and a new challenge opportunity for citizens seeking a healthy lifestyle during the summer season, and it is expected to add vitality to Busan’s charming beaches. Suyeong River, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.
Busan International Machinery Fair 2023 @ BEXCO — Through special displays of smart factories and the automobile sector, the event aims to strengthen its competitiveness and expertise and make smart factories a reality in southwestern Korea. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday through Friday
The Actor is Present: Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — This exhibition will allow visitors to see writings, photographs, and videos of internationally recognized Korean actors in Busan – including Emmy Award-winning Lee Jung-jae and Oscar winner Yoon Yeo-jung. Busan Museum of Movies, Through November 26
Joseon Diplomat, Interpreter @ Busan Museum — In this exhibition, the Busan Museum presents about 150 relics of the diplomatic role of interpreters in the procession of the Joseon envoys and various stories that their activities had on Joseon society. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through July 9
Julian Opie Solo Exhibition @ Kukje Gallery Busan and F1963 Sukcheon Hall — A variety of works, including paintings, sculptures, mosaics, videos, virtual reality (VR) works, and live performances can be experienced. Kukje Gallery Busan and F1963 Sukcheon Hall, Through July 2
Lots of People @ Busan Museum of Art — Gim Hongsok expresses his art in the Children’s gallery in the Busan Museum of Art. Busan Museum of Art, Through December 17
Photography Exhibition: UNNAMED ROAD @ GoEun Museum of Photography — Take a look at life through the lens of photographer Lee Jungjin. GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae, Through July 9
Phantom of the Opera @ Dream Theatre — The Korean version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic returns. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through June 18
Magic Circus @ Spo1’s Park Dream Narae Children’s Theater — Magic Circus is a permanent performance program of the 18th Busan International Magic Festival that all citizens can enjoy throughout the city. Spo1’s Park Dream Narae Children’s Theater, Saturday and Sunday through June 11
Play and Pray: The Story of Maritime People and Their Gods @ Korea National Maritime Museum — Check out the history of people who lived on the seas. Korea National Maritime Museum, Through August 20
Busan Architecture Tour — The Busan International Architectural Culture Festival (BIACF) is hosting the Busan Architectural Tour every Saturday and Sunday from March to June 2023. Every Saturday and Sunday through June, 10:30 a.m.
My Young & Sad Days @ Busan Museum of Art — This exhibition introduces the experimental spirit and original works of up-and-coming Busan-based artists. Busan Museum of Art, Haeundae-gu, Through August 6
Gorilla Running Club @ Gwangan Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla Gwangalli going towards the beach for a casual run along the beach. Gwangalli, Monday
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its normal show times. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night returns to Thursday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, 9 p.m.
Online Performances to Watch Busan City Arts Companies — YouTube channel
Busan Cultural Center — YouTube channel
National Gugak Center Online Concerts — YouTube channel
Busan Cultural Foundation Online Cultural Arts Project — YouTube channel
Korean Movies: Korean Classic Film Theater by Busan Cinema Center — YouTube channel
Busan Cinema Center – YouTube channel
Liquid Arts Empty Venue 2 — YouTube Channel
Liquid Arts Empty Venue 3 — YouTube Channel
Liquid Arts Empty Venue 4 — YouTube Channel
Wellmi Wellness Conference — Homepage
AD Stars 2021 Online Festival — Homepage
Bucheon International Comics Festival — YouTube Channel
2nd Busan Metropolitan City YouTube Video Contest Winner Videos — Link
