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Chekhov Drama Theatre
Plays in Russian are performed at the Chekhov Drama Theatre, situated where Chişinău's choral synagogue was until WWII.
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City Club
In the alley next to the Licurici Puppet Theatre, this 2nd-floor club is vying for the title of 'Hippest Place in Town'. You be the judge.
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Coliba Studenţilor
This student hangout is opposite the university, just above the park. The terrace is a good place to bump into eager English speakers.
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Déjà Vu
This is a true cocktail bar, where the drinks menu is extensive and where the bartenders twirl glasses with aplomb. There is also a small dining hall serving meals, but most people come here to lounge about looking fabulous with multicoloured cocktails perched in their hands.
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Dinamo Stadium
Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. Dinamo Stadium is north of the centre on Str Bucureşti. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.
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Dublin Irish Pub
The atmosphere is always lively at this expensive but popular Celtic-cum-Moldovan Irish pub. While the bar is the highlight, the restaurant is a temptation as well with tantalising dishes such as Cock-a-leekie (leek with duck, chicken, prunes and veggies stewed in Guinness), 'slappy joe' and a classic Irish stew.
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E-Café
In Rîşcani, behind McDonald's, this club hosts jazz shows on Sunday nights ( ).
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Licurici Puppet Theatre
Productions in Moldovan and Russian are held at the Licurici Puppet Theatre. Performances the kids will enjoy despite the language barrier usually start at daily.
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Luceafărul Theatre
The Luceafărul Theatre stages alternative productions.
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Mihai Eminescu National Theatre
Contemporary Romanian productions can be seen at the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre founded in 1933.
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National Centre of Culture & Circus Art
Itching to see the man on the flying trapeze? Head to the loftily titled National Centre of Culture & Circus Art. Bus 27 from B-dul Ştefan cel Mare goes there. Renovations were under way at the time of writing.
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National Palace
Various cabarets, musicals and local theatre group productions take place at the National Palace.
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Opera & Ballet Theatre
The Opera & Ballet Theatre is home to the esteemed national opera and ballet company. It mainly stages classics but some modern pieces are occasionally performed.
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People
The best disco in town has lots of theme nights and special DJs. The doormen might try to lead male customers into their next-door strip club, but the real action is on the dance floor. The crowd is mainly early 20s, though 'middle-aged customers are also welcome'.
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Philharmonic Concert Hall
Moldova's National Philharmonic is based at the Philharmonic Concert Hall.
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Republic Stadium
Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. The Republic Stadium, south of the centre, has floodlighting. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.
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Robin Pub
A friendly local pub feel reigns supreme in this relaxed, tastefully decorated hang-out with an extravagant menu. An ideal place to forget about the world for hours in a down-to-earth, unpretentious atmosphere.
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Sala cu Orgă
Classical concerts and organ recitals are held at the Sala cu Orgă next to the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre. Performances start at ; tickets are sold at the door.
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Satirical Theatre
If your Romanian is up to snuff, you'll get a few belly laughs from the plays that are staged at the Satirical Theatre.
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Star Track
The centrepiece of the Rîşcani district nightlife, its dark interior sports comfortable sofas and intimate booths where love-struck couples can smooch while scrutinizing the dance performances by lace-clad men and women. Under Star Track is the less titillating, but equally popular Military Pub.
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Zimbru Stadium
Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. The new Zimbru Stadium is the city's first European regulation football stadium, located in Botanica. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.
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