Check out a new art opening
Gallery 65 in Yaw Min Gyi has a new and experimental show on until the end of the month. ‘Art Plug Season 4- Hybrid’ features work by Han Sann, Myint Soe Oo, Myint Thura, Thoe Htein and Wunna Aung.
Gallery 65, #65 Yaw Min Gyi Street. 8am until 5pm daily.
Debate about corruption in Myanmar
Is Myanmar’s Home Ministry transparent? That’s the theme for Saturday’s live debate hosted by the Democratic Voice of Burma. An especially timely topic given that the ministry will remain under army control under the new parliament.
Orchid Hotel, #91 Anawratha Road. 10am.
&PROUD film festival and FAB night with singer Eaint Chit
The &PROUD Yangon LGBT Film Festival kicked off yesterday and will run through the weekend. The line up features work from around the region as well as a live cabaret show on Sunday. Check out the programme for more details. Also Myanmar celeb Eaint Chit (pictured) performs on Saturday night as part of the massive monthly LGBT party that is FAB. It’s especially big this week because of the fest.
Institut Francais, #340 Pyay Road. From 10pm.
UV Party at Novotel
Novotel is throwing a UV party on Saturday, with body painting and other “games”. We’re intrigued. Tickets are $15 on the door and include one drink.
Novotel Hotel. #459 Pyay Road. From 8pm.
Tuck into new Mexican at Gringos Chilangos
Gringos Chilangos is holding its soft opening this weekend on Bo Aung Kyaw Street. Reservations only. See our preview.
Gringos Chilangos, #257 Bo Aung Kyaw Street.
