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BEIJING
Backstreet Boys 20th
Anniversary World
Tour
May 25
The Boys are staying strong even
after two decades, a two-year
break, and Kevin leaving then
rejoining the band in 2012. Let them
entertain you with their past and
recent hits, including “Quit Playing
Games” and “I Want It That Way”.
The group will also be in Shanghai
on May 28 and Guangzhou on
June 8.
Wukesong Arena;
backstreetboys.com
SEOUL
Seoul Jazz Festival 2013
May 17–18
International acts like Mika
(
pictured) and Kings of Convenience
are in the line-up, along with
top Korean jazz artists Kingston
Rudieska and Jung Sung Jo Big
Band. Philip Bailey of Earth,
Wind & Fire will also be
guest starring alongside
jazz legend
Ramsey Lewis.
Olympic Park;
ticket.
interpark.
com/
Global
SINGAPORE
ACE Festival Lite! 2013
May 20–June 8
Kids as young as three will enjoy
the festival’s interactive plays,
The
Enormous Turnip
and
The Magic
Porridge Pot
,
as well as the free
storytelling session,
Which Way
To Silly Street?,
which involves
pets, hats and balloon rides. School
groups can also look forward
to the arts and crafts
workshops, where they can
express their creativity
through hand- and-finger
painting and sandpaper
projects.
Alliance
Francaise Theatre;
acefestival.org,
sistic.com.sg
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STEVE ULLATHORNE
c h i k k a
c a l e n d a r
HONG KONG
Blur Live in Hong Kong
May 6
It’s been 22 years since Damon, Alex, Dave
and Graham released their debut album,
Leisure.
And surprisingly, in all that time, the
British band has never performed in Hong
Kong… until now. But they’ll be around for
one night only, so don’t miss out.
AsiaWorld-Arena;
MANILA
Jason Mraz
Live in Manila
May 14
Mraz’s last visit to Manila was in
2011
and tickets sold out fast. Fans
now have another chance to catch the
Grammy award-winner, whose last album,
Love is a Four Letter Word,
achieved worldwide
success.
Smart Araneta Coliseum;
SINGAPORE
Tiddler and Other
Terrific Tales
May 29–June 2
Here’s another kiddie treat from author
Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel
Scheffler — creators of the best-selling
children’s book,
The Gruffalo.
Scamp
Theatre presents their beloved
stories
Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The
Smartest Giant in Town
and
A
Squash and a Squeeze
with live
music, fun props and puppets.
The whole family will surely
enjoy!
DBS Arts Centre — Home
of SRT;
PHOTO
MACAO ARTS FESTIVAL
PHOTO
COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC SINGAPORE
Sing
along with
Jason!
