Saturday: Billed as the best reason to be in Seoul, the biannual music festival in the colorful neighborhood of Haebangchon is a chance for resident foreign artists to showcase their talent. The event starts at 3 p.m. at New Phillies with a line-up of solo performers. The last performer, Johnny Red, takes the stage at 11 p.m.
At the VFW Canteen, various bands will perform from 4 p.m. until Late Late Ham Jam takes over at 2 a.m.
The third venue, Ssen Bar, hosts duos and trios from 5 p.m., with the final act of the night, the LRD Band, scheduled to perform at 11 p.m.
The bars are all located in Haebangchon, near Noksapyeong Station, line No. 6, exit 2. For more information visit www.hbcfest.com