Posts Tagged ‘South Korea’

Where to Watch the Korea vs Greece Soccer Game Saturday morning in Koreatown?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The most popular venues to watch the World Cup match between South Korea and Greece early Saturday morning are the Staples Center (tickets now unavailable) in downtown Los Angeles and across the street ESPN Zone @ LA Live (1011 S. Figueroa St), which will open at 3:00 am and have a capacity of 1,000.

How about in Koreatown itself? The place to be is the front lawn of Wilshire Park Place, also known as the Radio Korea building on account of the company’s big red-and-blue sign in front.

Four years ago, they had as many as 10,000 people for the World Cup matches. A smaller crowd is expected for this one.

The game starts at 4:30 am, but there will be entertainment from midnight for those who come early. Additionally there will be free refreshments.

Address: 3700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010-2903

Korean Play “2 Nights 3 Days with Mom” in LA

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

You must have seen posters featuring this image all over Koreatown. It’s for the Korean play 친정엄마와 2박3일 (2 Nights 3 Days with Mom), which is among the most attended plays of all time in South Korea.

Korean Play 2 Nights 3 Days with Mom

Korean Play 2 Nights 3 Days with Mom

It’s the story of a daughter dying from cancer and spending her last days with her mother. A sad story but gosh, how happy they look in the poster. I found it even at YogoZone under the iced water of all places.

"2 Nights 3 Days with Mom" Playbill in Koreatown

"2 Nights 3 Days with Mom" Playbill in Koreatown

The play will be performed the weekend of February 20-21 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. You can call 323-588-5000 for information; they will refer you to Radio Korea (213-487-1300) or the Joongang Ilbo (213-368-2522, 2511) for tickets.  I haven’t been able to get through — the lines are either busy or go unanswered.

Ebell Theater’s address: 4401 W 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone Number: 323-939-0126 (can merely confirm that two shows will be performed on each day; will give you the 323-588-5000 number to call)

Good luck getting tickets!