What?s on in Phnom Penh this July 2009

Art Exhibitions
GLOBAL HYBRID
FROM JUL. 2, 6PM
Contemporary artists Ouer Sokuntevy, Chhan Nawath, Riem Em, Leang Seckon, Pich Sopheap, Kong Vollak, Tom Tor, Sayon Syprasoeuth, Andrew Han, Stephane Janin and Denise Scott in a group show.
Meta House, 6 Street 264, Tel: 012 607 465
www.meta-house.com 02

THE BOAT GOES, THE PONTOON STAYS
FROM JUL. 3, 6PM
Exhibition by Asia Motion?s photographers Ryan Plummer, Srikanth Kolari, Nicolas Axelrod, Stephane Janin, Peter Harris, Carlos Franklin, Jeff Perigois, Eric De Vries and Isabelle Lesser.
Java Caf? & Gallery, 56 Sihanouk Blvd.,
Tel: 023 987 420, www.javaarts.org 01

THE ALLURE OF THE FEMININE SPIRIT
FROM JUL. 5, 6PM
New original water colours by David Richards.
Art Caf?, 84 Street 108, Tel: 012 834 517 06

NEW MUSINGS
FROM JUL. 16, 7PM
Exhibition by Chim Sothy opens at the Chinese House.
The Chinese House, 45 Sisowath Quay 16
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Art On-going
IMAGINED PORTRAITS OF WOMEN
THROUGH JULY
Debut Cambodian exhibition by veteran Khmer painter You Khin continues.
CCF, 218 Street 184,
Tel: 023 213 124
www.ccf-cambodge.org 04

THE STUDIO IMAGE
THROUGH JULY
Exhibition of photographers Lim Sokchanlina, Uy Nousereimony, Pha Lina and Sovann Philong continues.
CCF, 218 Street 184, Tel: 023 213 124
www.ccf-cambodge.org 04

TIM PAGE: FACES OF WAR
THOUGH JUNE
Exhibition by famous war photojournalist continues at Meta House through the month.
Meta House, 6 Street 264, Tel: 012 607 465 02
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DJs/ Parties
PONTOON
THROUGHOUT JULY, 9PM TO LATE
This month Pontoon has invited a host of special DJs to play the Lounge. Highlights are (all nights kick off a 9pm):
Jul. 3 ? Housexy: DJs Achya, Rob Little & Stevie J.
Jul. 4 ? Twist It Up Party: Hydro phonics, DJ Panara, DJ Vers@tile & Tinny Toones.
Jul. 10 ? Superfly with DJs Clockwork Soul & Juveris.
Jul. 17 ? Housexy: DJs Tim Coates, Rob Little & Stevie J.
Jul. 24 ? Housexy: DJ Clockwork Soul.
Jul. 25 ? One Year Since Pontoon Sank ? anniversary party with guest DJ Charlie T.
Jul. 31 ? Housexy: DJs Achaya, Rob Little & Stevie J.
Pontoon Club Lounge, on the Tonle Sap (bottom of Street 108), Tel: 017 682 071. 08

GLORYHOLE
JUL. 2/ 9 / 16 / 23 / 30, 9PM TO LATE
The Penh?s regular gay night with drag show.
Pontoon Club Lounge, on the Tonle Sap (bottom of Street 108), Tel: 017 682 071. 08

DJ JIMMY
JUL. 4, 8PM
Plays a night of jazz music at the Chinese House.
The Chinese House, 45 Sisowath Quay 16

DJ MARINE
JUL. 10, 8PM
Plays house music on Chow?s rooftop to 11pm.
Chow, 277 Sisowath Quay, Tel: 023 224 894. 26

SUPERFLY WARM-UP
JUL. 10, 8PM
Resident DJs Clockwork Soul, Juveris and Stephane B get you in the mood at Rubies Wine from 8pm.
Rubies Wine Bar, Cnr. Street 19 & 240.

DJ MARINE
JUL. 11, 8PM
Plays funk and disco on FCC?S roof terrace to 12am.
FCC Phnom Penh, 363 Sisowath Quay. 13

SOUL, SKA & SKOOTERS
JUL. 12, 3PM ? 8PM
Best in 60s soul, motown, northern soul, ska, rocksteady & bluebeat with sangria and Sol.
The Winking Frog, 128 Sothearos Blvd.
Tel: 023 356 399. 21

DJ JIMMY
JUL. 23, 8PM
Gets Pacharan into the salsa mood until late.
Pacharan, 389 Sisowath Quay, Tel: 023 224 394. 20
 
Festival 
Films
DISENGAGEMENT
JUL. 3/11, 7PM
Film by Amos Gitai is screned at Le Cinema.
CCF, 218 Street 184, Tel: 023 213 124
www.ccf-cambodge.org 04

CARTOUCHES GAULOISES: SUMMER OF 62
JUL. 7, 7PM
Film by Medhi Charef is screned at Le Cinema.
CCF, 218 Street 184, Tel: 023 213 124
www.ccf-cambodge.org 04

ROOFTOP CINEMA
JUL. 1 -31
Each month the Meta House shows films, documentaries and hosts events on its rooftop terrace. This month?s screenings (7pm unless stated) include: Jul. 1 ? KM LO returns to Meta House; Jul. 3 ? Kampuchea: Death & Rebirth, Out of the Poison Tree; Jul. 4 ? The Children of Krousar Thmey, Cambodian Dreams; Jul. 5 ? Killing of America, Straight Refugeez; Jul. 7 ? Iris Chang; Jul. 8 ? The Gendered Lens; Jul. 9 ? Joop; Jul. 10 ? Belonging, New Year?s Baby; Jul. 11 ? Who An I?; Jul. 12 ? Scales of Justice; Jul. 14 ? The Mystery of Picasso; Jul. 15 ? Khmer Contemporary: An Exclusive Video Documentation; Jul. 16 ? ?ScreenDocs? Rocks; Jul. 17 ? Dengue Fever Live!!!; Jul. 18 ? Love Man Love Woman, Hooked; Jul. 19 ? Midnightpiece, ER; Jul. 21 ? Burnt Theatre; Jul. 22 ? Art of Documentary Editing; Jul. 23 ? Expired, The One Who Set Forth; Jul. 24 ? Rescue Dawn; Jul. 25 ? What is Wrong With Jaques Verges; Jul. 26 ? The Truth About China?s Cultural Revolution; Jul. 29 ? Kids Behind the Camera; Jul. 30 ? Pay or Die and Messenger Band; Jul. 31 ? Keep the Cannibals on Your Right.
Meta House, 6 Street 264, Tel: 012 607 465
www.meta-house.com 02
 
Food/ Drink Promotions
VEGETARIAN NIGHT
JUL. 8, 7-9PM
Five types of vegetable for US$6 (reservations 012 247 832).
Saffron Restaurant, 17B Street 278.

PAKISTANI FOOD
JUL. 30, 11.30AM ? 10PM
Biryani, kebab and saladrita for US$5 (reservations 012 247 832).
Saffron Restaurant, 17B Street 278.

REGULARS? NIGHT
JUL. 31, 6PM
At the Green Vespa ? Alan takes a night off and the regulars run the bar.
Green Vespa, 95 Sisowath Quay, Tel: 012 887 228. 09
 
Live Music / Events
ASHES CRICKET
JUL. 12, 10.30AM
England takes on Australia in the Penh?s very own version of the Ashes.
Cnr. Streets 63 & 360

CURTIS KING BAND
JUL. 4, 9PM
Saigon?s American rockers play live at Sharky?s from 9pm.
Sharky?s Bar, 126 Street 130. 13

D?SCO GECKOS OF LOVE
JUL. 5/19, 4PM
The Geckos of Love play bluesy rock / pop / jazz at Talkin to a Stranger from 4pm with BBQ and drinks specials.
Talkin to a Stranger, 21B Street 294. 19

STIFF LITTLE PUNKS
JUL. 11, 9PM
Phnom Penh?s only punk band plays the Cavern on Street 104 with free food and drink promotions.
The Cavern, Street 104.

BELLY DANCING
JUL. 11, 7PM TO LATE
Five dancers perform at Gasolina.
Gasolina, 56/58 Street 57, Tel: 012 373 009. 05

ROUTE 66
JUL. 17/8, 9PM
Play Sharky?s on Jul. 17 & 18 from 9pm.
Sharky?s Bar, 126 Street 130. 13

BAD NEIGHBOUR
JUL. 18, 9PM
Saigon?s grooviest band plays the FCC.
FCC Phnom Penh, 363 Sisowath Quay. 13

RATANAKIRI LIVE
JUL. 24, 7PM TO LATE
Twenty five talented musicians and dancers play traditional music from Ratanakiri province at Gasolina.
Gasolina, 56/58 Street 57, Tel: 012 373 009. 05

DR JP & THE NURSES
JUL. 25, 9PM
Phnom Penh?s resident Heavy Metal band rocks the room at Sharky?s.
Sharky?s Bar, 123 Street 130. 13
 
Televised Sports
GYM BAR SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS
THROUGHOUT JULY
Rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour
Jul. 4, 8pm ? 3rd. Test v Springboks

Tri-Nations Rugby
Jul. 18, 1.35pm ? New Zealand v Australia
Jul. 25, 7pm ? South Africa v New Zealand

Ashes Cricket
Jul. 8-12, 5pm ? First Test, Cardiff
Jul. 16-20, 5pm ? Second Test, Lords
Jul. 30 ? Aug. 3,5pm ? Third Test, Edgbaston

Formula 1
Jul. 12, 7pm ? German; Jul. 26, 7pm ? Hungarian

MotoGP
Jul. 5, 7pm ? U.S.; Jul. 19, 7pm ? Germany; Jul. 26, 7pm ? U.K.

Tennis
Jul. 4, 7pm ? Wimbledon Tennis Ladies? Final
Jul. 5 7pm ? French Open Tennis Men?s Final

Tour de France
Jul. 4 ? 26, 7pm
The Gym Bar, 42 Street 178, Tel: 012 815 884. 17
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Regular Gigs
THE HELLHOUNDS
JUL. 3/10/17/24/31, 7PM
The Penh?s expat band plays a mix of Blues and Bluegrass each Friday night following beer-o?clock.
Velkommen Inn, 23 Street 104,
Tel: 092 177 710. 18

GYM BAR QUIZ
JUL. 7/14/21/28, 9PM
Pit your brains against Randal in his general knowledge (not sports) quiz.
The Gym Bar, 42 Street 178, Tel: 012 815 884. 17

TALKIN HEAD TRIVIA
JUL. 14/28, 8PM
There?s only one QuizMaster in town and he teases his contestants every other Tuesday at Talkin.
Talkin to a Stranger, 21B Street 294. 19

PACHARAN LOCO WEDNESDAYS
JUL. 1/8/15/22/29, 7.30PM
Half-price sangria, mojitos and caprioskas from 7.30pm.
Pacharan, 389 Sisowath Quay,
Tel: 023 224 394. 20

SEAFOOD BUFFET
JUL. 3/10/17/24,31, 6PM
Enjoy prawns, crab, mussels, oysters, home smoked salmon and caviar or bouillabaisse with rouille.
US$28+ per person.
Caf? Monivong, Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

SUNDAY BRUNCH
JUL. 5/12/19/26, 11.30AM
Free-flowing Laurent Perrier champagne every Sunday from 11.30am to 3pm at the InterCon.
InterContinental Hotel, 296 Mao Tse Tung Blvd.,
Tel: 023 424 888. 11

LIVE BAND
WEDNESDAYS
Live music every Wednesday night at La Croisette.
La Croisette, 241 Sisowath Quay. 14

LIVE BAND
FRIDAY & SATURDAYS
Filipino band plays every Friday night. The band returns on Saturdays where the evening?s fun also includes some karaoke for all those budding pop idols.
The Winking Frog, 128 Sothearos Blvd.,
Tel: 023 356 399. 21