Weekend Fun | Pet fair, rock color paintings, concerts and more

Pet fair

The 11th China (Shenzhen) International Pet Supplies Exhibition is being held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian District. More than 1,000 exhibitors with more than 9,000 brands of pet food, supplies, toys and costumes are awaiting you and your pets. 

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Until March 17

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian District (福田区深圳会展中心)

Metro: Line 1 or 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit D

A night of classical music

Indulge yourself in the melodies of some of the world's most widely known classic music pieces by composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Brahams, presented by a chamber orchestra comprised of young and talented musicians. 

Photos courtesy of event organizers except otherwise stated

Date: 8 p.m., March 15

Ticketing: Official WeChat account "深圳万象天地"

Venue: Theater in MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区万象天地剧场)

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

Animal-themed concert

Throughout history, animals have been the inspiration of many composers for some of their most famous works. In this concert, the Unicorn Chamber Orchestra will present 10 animal-inspired music pieces, which include Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals," Chopin's "Minute Waltz" (also known as "Waltz of the Little Dog"), and Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee."

Date: 3 p.m., March 16

Ticketing: Official WeChat account "深圳万象天地"

Venue: Theater in MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区万象天地剧场)

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

OUR TANGO Orchestra

OUR TANGO Orchestra combines authentic Argentine tango style with elements in traditional Chinese music. Since its establishment in 2011, the orchestra has expanded its performing style from sole instrument performance to coordination of diverse art forms, including singing, dancing, and drama. This time, its talented performers will present a feast for ears through a program of 12 music pieces. 

Time: 7:30 p.m., March 15

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “深圳音乐厅”

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

Piano trio concert

Enjoy a wonderful concert of piano, violin, and cello presented by experienced instrumentalists. They will bring various famous Chinese and foreign songs from films and dramas, such as"Playing Love" from"The Legend of 1900,""City of Stars" from "La La Land," and the theme of“The Butterfly Lovers,” one of the four renowned Chinese folktales about love. 

Time: 8 p.m., March 17

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “南山文体中心聚橙剧院”

Venue: Nanshan Culture and Sports Center, Nanshan District (南山区南山文体中心剧院)

Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B then walk around 900 meters

Guzheng concert by Liu Ying

Liu Ying is an outstanding young guzheng (Chinese zither) player. A Chinese neo-traditional music concert themed “Four Seasons in Guzheng” presented by Liu Ying and other excellent guzheng performers will be on show this weekend. The concert, based on Chinese folk music, will integrate western music, percussions, and poetry reading to impress audiences. 

Time: 4 p.m., March 17

Ticketing: Official WeChat acount ”Shenzhen Poly Theater”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (南山区深圳保利剧院)

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

Rock color painting workshop

Rock color painting is an art form which uses the natural color of minerals to create pictures. The Australian aboriginals painted in caves almost 20,000 years ago. As a traditional art form of the aboriginals, the paintings reflect the human connection with nature and god. 

This workshop is themed on kangaroos and turtles endemic to Australia. Citizens will not only learn about the history and techniques of rock color painting, but also have the chance to experience “mini rock color painting” with natural rocks. 

Time: 2:30 p.m., March 17

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “光明文化艺术中心票务管家”

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

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

New media technology and art exhibition

“Unbounded: New Media Technology and Art Exhibition” showcases several interdisciplinary artworks created by Shen Shaomin, Fei Jun, Michael Whittle, Judith Dawer, Paul Shepherd and Picture Rhythm Studios. The theme “Unbounded” signifies a crossing of boundaries, exploring the relationship between the natural cosmos and the digital realm.

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Through March 31

Tickets: Free

Reservations: WeChat miniprogram “华强北博物馆预约”

Venue: HQB Museum, 5/F, Modern Window Commercial Plaza, Futian District (福田区现代之窗商业广场五楼华强北博物馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 7 to Huaqiang North Station (华强北站), Exit E2

Gandhara art 

Over 200 artifacts, including 173 from seven museums in Pakistan and 30 from the Palace Museum in Beijing, are on display at the“Gandhara Heritage Along the Silk Road: A Pakistan-China Joint Exhibition” at Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division.

Dates: Through March 24

Reservations: WeChat miniprogram “深圳博物馆”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division, Futian District (福田区深圳博物馆历史民俗馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

Exhibition in Chinese garden style

Chinese contemporary artist Zinan Lam is presenting his works in a unique exhibition at OCT-LOFT. Lam is known for combining Eastern aesthetic with graffiti. Visitors can feel a strong atmosphere of nature when observing installations and paintings in the exhibition area.

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Through April 7

Tickets: 88 yuan (single), 158 yuan (two people), 198 yuan (three people), 58 yuan (students under 18 and elders above 60, teachers, disabled)

Venue: OCAT (B10 division), Nanshan District (南山华侨城创意文化园北区OCAT B10馆)

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit B