Hanoi weekend: karaoke event and barbecues

By Phuc Trinh   August 31, 2023 | 03:00 am PT
Experience a lively Hanoi weekend with karaoke event, art exhibition, avant-garde jazz, and barbecues.

Step Up To The Mic: Pop Edition

Pop music enthusiasts are invited to join a live karaoke event called "Step Up To The Mic: Pop Edition" on Friday. Participants can showcase their singing talents and compete for a cash prize.

A poster for karaoke event Step Up To The Mic: Pop Edition. Photo courtesy of Turtle Lake Brewing Company

A poster for karaoke event "Step Up To The Mic: Pop Edition". Photo courtesy of Turtle Lake Brewing Company

Attendees can choose from a variety of pop songs and sing them on the stage with a full karaoke set-up. The audience and the hosts will vote for the best performance of the night, and the winner will receive a VND2,000,000 ($82) prize.

The event is free of charge and starts at 8 p.m. at Turtle Lake Brewing Company, at 105 Quang Khanh Street, Tay Ho District.

Exhibition "Our Country"

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum introduces "Our Country'' exhibition, displaying over 80 exquisite landscape paintings. The exhibition captures Vietnam's diverse regions and iconic spots. These paintings reflect a deep love for the homeland and offer a fresh perspective on familiar scenes like old streets and serene ponds.

A poster for Our Country exhibition. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

A poster for karaoke event "Step Up To The Mic: Pop Edition". Photo courtesy of Turtle Lake Brewing Company

The exhibition also merges traditional art display techniques with digital technology, incorporating cinemographs. This approach aims to evoke a newfound appreciation for art and invites visitors to connect with their cultural roots.

The exhibition takes place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, located at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District.

Japanese culinary week

Experience the flavors of Japanese cuisine at the Oven D'or Restaurant within the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. Guest chef Yusuke Miyayama from Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will take center stage, showcasing his culinary expertise.

The menu boasts an array of delights, including agebitashi (crispy fried vegetables in dashi broth), udon (thick wheat noodles), snapper fish accompanied by ginger sauce, an assortment of seafood and vegetable tempura, as well as chawanmushi (steamed egg custard).

A poster for Japanese culinary event Irasshaimase!. Photo courtesy of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

A poster for Japanese culinary event "Irasshaimase!". Photo courtesy of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

Indulge in the lunch and dinner buffet priced at VND1,195,000 ($49) per person during weekdays, which includes a premium lobster and refreshing fresh juices.

For the weekend extravaganza, spanning from Friday to Sunday, along with the Sunday brunch, the dinner buffet comes at VND1,595,000 ($66) per person. This weekend offer encompasses a premium lobster, free-flowing foie gras, and invigorating fresh juices.

The Japanese Culinary Week will run from Thursday to Sunday at The Oven D’or Restaurant on the second floor of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, at K5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho District.

Avant-garde jazz night

An avant-garde jazz night will be held at Cool Cats Jazz Club, a venue at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, this weekend. Avant-garde is a genre that emphasizes unlimited variation and transcending traditional frameworks. It has been popular among music fans since the 1950s for its generous spirit.

Avant-garde jazz night poster. Photo courtesy of Cool Cats Jazz Club - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

Avant-garde jazz night poster. Photo courtesy of Cool Cats Jazz Club - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

The price for the event is VND550,000 ($22) per person, which includes a drink. The show will start at 9 p.m. on Saturday and last until late night, at Cool Cats Jazz Club - JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, at No 8, Do Duc Street, Nam Tu Liem District.

Grill on the Skyline

The Summit Bar, on the 20th floor of Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, is offering an outdoor barbecue event to celebrate the upcoming National Day. Guests can enjoy the scenic view of the city while savoring ribs, premium meats, and a variety of salads and desserts.

Priced at VND899,000 ($37) per individual, the barbecue also includes two beverages. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at The Summit Bar in Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, at No. 1 Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh District.

 
 
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