Kicking off new year in style: Hanoi's cinematic, jazz and culinary weekend

By Phuc Trinh   January 3, 2024 | 10:25 pm PT
Hanoi's weekend offerings encompass cinematic, jazz, and culinary experiences, providing a diverse agenda for those seeking a mix of entertainment and gastronomy in the new year.

Weekend fair: New Year edition

The event "Weekend Vol.14" is taking place this weekend in Dong Da District. This fair offers nearly 60 diverse booths, craft workshops, free tarot readings, and opportunities for shopping and gift exchange.

Visitors can find offerings from local brands at the Weekend Vol.14 fair. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Mood:ON

Visitors can find offerings from local brands at the Weekend Vol.14 fair. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Mood:ON

The event is scheduled for Jan. 6-7 at COMPLEX 01, at No. 29, Alley 31, Lane 167, Tay Son Street, Dong Da District. Admission is free.

French movie "La Belle Époque"

French cinema Rendez-vous is a new weekly event introducing the richness and diversity of French cinema by screening a variety of very different films. Screenings are held by French Cinema Rendez-vous and Institut Français de HCMV.

A poster for La Belle Époque. Photo courtesy of Institut français de HCMV

A poster for "La Belle Époque". Photo courtesy of Institut français de HCMV

"La Belle Époque" is a 2019 French romantic comedy-drama film that follows Victor, a man in his sixties feeling dissatisfied with life. Everything changes when Antoine, a businessman, offers him an opportunity: a blend of virtual theater and historical reenactments. In this world, people can go back to any time they desire. Victor decides to revisit the most significant days of his life - the moments 40 years ago when he encountered his true love.

"La Belle Époque" will be screened at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6 at Galaxy Cinema Mipec Long Bien, Mipec Long Bien Shopping Center, Long Bien District. Tickets cost VND75,000 ($3).

Miles Davis tribute

The forthcoming event pays homage to the 1957 jazz album "Round About Midnight" by Miles Davis, a pioneering American jazz trumpeter and composer, renowned for his contributions that shaped and influenced the evolution of jazz music.

Recorded in New York City, "Round About Midnight" features performances by artists such as John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones.

Round About Midnight. Photo courtesy of Long Waits a modest jazz club

"Round About Midnight". Photo courtesy of Long Waits a modest jazz club

The event starts at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, at Long Waits, located at 5 Nguyen Quang Bich Street, Hoan Kiem District. Registration is required via the provided link, incurring a surcharge of VND250,000 ($10) per person.

Karma kitchen

Karma Kitchen, an event where meals are served without price tags, operates entirely through voluntary contributions, from the cook to the receptionist, waiter, and parking attendant. The 22nd Karma Kitchen event will be scheduled for this Sunday. The menu features drinks and vegan food.

Volunteers at Karma Kitchen. Photo courtesy of Karma Kitchen Hanoi

Volunteers at Karma Kitchen. Photo courtesy of Karma Kitchen Hanoi

The purpose of Karma Kitchen is to provide a dining experience based on generosity and trust. The goal is to foster a sense of community and shared commitment and promote a more supportive society.

The event is scheduled for Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VEJO - The Vege Journey, located at 46B Bat Dan Street, Hang Bo Ward, Hoan Kiem District. To secure a place, reservations can be made via the Karma Kitchen Hanoi Facebook page.

Taste of Mo

The event "Taste of Mo" invites participants to experience a fusion of culinary excellence and naturally fermented wines, at the restaurant JUMARC. The menu showcases JUMARC's signature dishes paired with fruitwines, and diners receive complimentary shots. An exclusive offer of a 20% discount is available for those booking a table by messaging the Florecita Facebook page.

Diners are served in an intimate setting at JUMARC. Photo courtesy of JUMARC

Volunteers at Karma Kitchen. Photo courtesy of Karma Kitchen Hanoi

The event will take place at 23C Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District, spanning three nights from Jan. 4 to 6, with operating hours from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.

 
 
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