ToDo list HCMC
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Tickets are VND250,000, which also gives you a loot bag of props for the show with the proceeds of ticket sales going to local charities. There will be special prizes for the best Rocky Horror costumes, so if you want to do the time warp again, be brave and go along as your favourite Rocky Horror character. So put your hands on your hips and go on a time slip at Saigon Outcast, 188 Nguyen Van Huong, Q2, HCMC. The film starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available at Saigon Outcast or by emailing saigonplayerstickets@gmail.com
The Observatory 3rd Anniversary
The Observatory turns three
Fancy a bit of cycle, this Halloween?
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The Observatory, Q4 Oct. 28 to Oct. 29 The third year anniversary marks a turning point for The Observatory, a music venue that has become one of the core staples of Saigon’s nightlife scene. So what better way to celebrate than with two days of what The Observatory does best — hours of quality music with great drinks and great company? The event will be energised by a flow of local artists and some very special international guests that
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the club will announce closer to the date. As always the decor will be spectacular, and doors open at 6pm with a range of free drinks and food for the early birds, so don’t be late. The Observatory is at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Q4, HCMC. Watch their Facebook page for more information on the set list, rundown and updates
Holistic Earth Fair EtonHouse, Q2 Saturday, Oct. 29
Halloween Joyride The Bike Shop, Q2 Friday, Oct. 28 The Bike Shop will be celebrating the joy of cycling (in costume of course) with their annual Halloween bicycle ride around District 2. Meeting at The Bike Shop at 7pm, riders will then go on a 15km tour of the area, to a fanfare of Halloween-inspired fun, the odd drink or five, and the spirit of the Day of the Dead. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Not suitable for under-12s, cyclists should come equipped with a helmet and bicycle lights. The Bike Shop is at 250 Nguyen Van Huong, Q2, HCMC. For more info email thebikeshopvn@gmail.com or call (08) 3744 6405
This October Thao Dien will have their first ever Holistic Earth Fair hosted by EtonHouse International School and organised by La Holista, Home Yoga Saigon and Johanna Anderson Acupunture. The fair will showcase over 30 different local businesses including farmers, health, wellness, and alternative medicine practitioners, as well as kids and community outreach and environmental services. The Holistic Earth Fair Saigon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9am to 3pm at EtonHouse International School 42, Street 10, Q2. For info email chiara@laholista.com or click on laholista.com