hanoi what s on The Closet Comes Out Right in step with the burgeoning LGBT scene in the city, The Closet opens to the public with the purpose of showcasing the arts and cultural aspects of the LGBT community in Vietnam. Housed above COMGA Cafe, expect to enjoy food and drinks but at the same time be able to take part in LGBT-related talks, exhibitions and film screenings. Closet Hanoi is located above COMGA Café, at 1 Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem
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Wining Around the World Daluva will be bringing wines from across the globe on Feb. 21, with the February installment of their Around the World Wine Party. Including tipples from New Zealand to Argentina, whatever your taste and geographical preference, you won’t be
disappointed. Plus, there’s no cover charge, so you can save your pocket change to splurge on exotic tastes. The Around the World Wine Party kicks off at Daluva on Feb. 21 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at 33 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
One of London’s original ‘rude boys’, DJ and MC Spikey Tee will be returning to CAMA ATK on Saturday Feb. 22. With over 20 years in the industry, Spikey’s list of collaborations reads like a who’s who of the world’s dub stars including Mr Scruff, Morcheeba, Massive Attack and Bomb the Bass, as well as reggae legends such as Dennis Alcapone, Ranking Joe and Horace Andy to name but a notable few. His DJ-ing, MC-ing and singing skills have taken him around the world and much loved in Hanoi, Spikey blew the roof off of ATK in 2012 and 2013. So getting him for a good start to the New Year wasn’t a difficult decision. Expect the ‘rude boy’ to be dropping some wicked Jamaican-inspired, soul-style vocals over his trademark mix of hip-hop, R&B, ragga and drum ‘n’ bass. CAMA ATK is at 73 Mai Hac De, Hai Ba Trung. For more information go to cama-atk.com
The Month at Madake For the arts and music lovers among us, February is a great month to check out Madake! Starting from the monthly showcase of Ichi Sessions on Feb. 7, sway to unplugged music in the garden. On Feb. 8, Sub Elements — a group of DJs and producers based in Hanoi — take the stage and move the crowd with bass music and tracks from Vietnam’s very own EDM scene. Feeling all the weight from lots of great food piling on during the Tet holiday? Be
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sure to head down for Madake’s weekly swing sessions starting Feb. 12 or dance your heart away in the third installation of Moovin & Groovin on Feb. 21 — sure fire good time exercise to burn those extra holiday calories. And don’t forget Thursdays with screenings of cutting-edge documentaries, world cinema, indie movies and alternative movie genres. Madake is located at 81 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho or click on facebook.com/madake.hanoi.3
‘High’ End Shopping The air will surely be a little bit clearer at Hanoi Cooking Centre’s upcoming Rooftop Market on Feb. 9 from 10am to 3pm. Featuring local designers’ creations — wares include silver and ceramic jewellery, women’s clothing and global handicrafts — the market is ideal for finding that perfect Valentine’s Day gift, something nice just for yourself, or to get a little fresh air while meandering through the stalls. The Rooftop Market takes place on Feb. 9 from 10am to 3pm, on the rooftop of Hanoi Cooking Centre’s location at 44 Chau Long, Ba Dinh