Samcheong Samcheonggak Until Dec. 13 New Faces of the Rhythm

Located in Seoul’s scenic neighborhood of Seongbuk-dong, Samcheonggak is a venue where performance art meets fine dining. Every Wednesday until Dec. 13, audiences can be treated to a blend of culinary delights and traditional Korean musical performances — “minyo” (folk songs), “samulnori” (percussion quartet), “pansori” (storytelling music with stylized vocals and arrhythmic drumming) and dances.

Tickets cost 60,000 won. Call (02) 765-3000 for more information.

Hwaseong Banseok Art Hall Dec. 17

New-generation pansori singer Ko Young-yeol, known for his refined vocal style, will perform alongside sEODo Band, recognized as pioneers of the genre “Joseon pop” at the upcoming “New Faces of the Rhythm” performance in December. The sextet, which focuses on blending traditional Korean musical lyrics and rhythm with contemporary pop melodies, includes vocalist sEODo, keyboardist Kim Seong-hyun, guitarist Yeon Tae-hee, bassist Kim Taejoo, drummer Yang Jung-hoon and percussionist Park Jin-byeong.

Tickets cost 30,000 won. Call 15885234 for more information.

Lee Chul-jin’s Seungmu Story Sungkyun Theater

Until Dec. 18

Explore Korea’s traditional religious folk dance “seungmu,” presented by dancer Lee Chul-jin. Seungmu,

or monk’s dance, was designated as the country’s Intangible Cultural Treasure. Donning the white costume with conical hat and red sash, the dancer conveys spiritual ideals of Buddhism through subtle, graceful movements. Lee’s rendition offers a vivid portrayal of this enigmatic dance form at Sungkyun Theater in Seoul every Monday evening until Dec. 18.

Tickets cost 30,000 won. Call (02) 3675-3336 for more information.