Weekend Fun | Concerts, fan exhibition, flower show and more

“Les Misérables”Musical concert

Musical enthusiasts should not miss the “Les Misérables” French Musical Concert to be staged this week. More than 30 singers will be on stage in this 120-minute grand show, accompanying the Shenzhen City Philharmonic Orchestra and a band.

Photos from the event organizers

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 17-19 (Nov. 18-19 also at 3 p.m.)

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (宝安区深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit A

Ballet ‘White Snake’

“The Legend of the White Snake,” an original ballet production by the Guangzhou Ballet, will be staged. Choreographed by Wang Ge, the ballet production follows the classic Chinese folktale about a white snake transforming into a beautiful woman and falling in love with a human. Wang combines traditional Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance and contemporary dance elements with ballet movements in the production. 

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 17-18

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “深圳大剧院票务在线”

Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, Luohu District (罗湖区深圳大剧院)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit C

Japanese Film Festival

Ten Japanese movies are shown from today to Dec. 3 at two Broadway cinemas in Shenzhen. Movie enthusiasts can not only enjoy new productions made in the past three years, but also the classic “Galaxy Express 999” in the remastered 4K version. All the movies will be shown in Japanese with Chinese subtitles.

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “百老汇影城”

Venue 1: Broadway Cinematheque, 5/F, MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区华润万象天地五楼深圳百老汇电影中心)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

Venue 2: Palace Cinema, 4/F, Raffles City, Nanshan District (南山区来福士广场四楼深圳百丽宫影城)

Metro: Line 9 or 12 to Nanyou Station (南油站), Exit E

Glintwine, accordion

Local duo Glintwine, consisting of singer Zhang Qiudi and guitarist Pu Xiaobo, will collaborate with accordionist Liu Zhao to play a night of South American songs and French and Russian tunes.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18

Ticketing: Scan the QR code in the poster

Venue: Mountain View Theater, inside Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心内境山剧场)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Traditional Chinese tunes

On Sunday, conductor Yan Huichang will lead the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) to play traditional Chinese pieces. Yan also serves as the orchestra’s artistic director.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

Venue: Guangming Culture and Art Center, Guangming District (光明区光明文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

Exquisite fan exhibition

A fan-themed exhibition showcasing fan-making technique from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province is being held at Sea World Culture and Arts Center until next Monday. The exhibited fans were made by fan-making master Wang Jian, visitors can have a closer look at traditional Suzhou fans and their making process.

Time: 10 a.m-6 p.m., through Nov. 20

Venue: 3/F, Rong Bao Zhai, Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心荣宝斋)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A 

Flower show and coffee festival

As the temperature drops this week, don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a sea of blooming bougainvillea flowers and savor a cup of warm coffee at the 2023 Shenzhen Bougainvillea Show and Park Coffee Festival at Lianhua Hill Park.

Time: through Sunday

Venue: Lianhua Hill Park, Futian District (福田区莲花山公园)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit F1 

International Piano Concerto Competition

The Fifth China Shenzhen International Piano Concerto Competition is being held at Shenzhen Concert Hall through Nov. 24, with 16 concerts and 10 masterclasses. A total of 29 young talented pianists from 14 countries and regions will present local music lovers with an engaging and multifaceted experience.

Competition: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17-19, 21-23

Closing concert: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 24

Tickets: Free (Nov. 17-19), 50-150 yuan (Nov. 21-24)

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “中国深圳国际钢琴协奏曲比赛”

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (福田区深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

Golden Rooster Film Screening event

Movie enthusiasts now have a rare chance to watch new movies directed by world famous filmmakers such as Ken Loach, Anh Hung Tran and François Ozon or starred by superstars such as Josh O’Connor, Juliette Binoche and Isabelle Huppert at the 2023 Golden Rooster Film Screening event. Two old movies made in the 1990s are featured. Screenings are being held through Nov. 30 at three of The MixC’s cinemas in Shenzhen. 

Ticketing: "淘票票" app

Venue 1: The MixC Cinema at The MixC (万象影城深圳万象城店)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit C

Venue 2: The MixC Cinema at The MixC Shenzhen Bay (万象影城深圳湾万象城店)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit G

Venue 3: The MixC Cinema at The MixC Qianhai (万象影城万象前海店)

Metro: Line 5 to Guiwan Station (桂湾站), Exit A