Expat Explorer | Flea market, azulejo art, tax seminar & more

Seminars on annual individual income tax reconciliation

If you are a foreigner and have some questions about individual income tax (IIT), IIT reconciliation and related preferential policies, then don't miss this seminar series. In addition to two offline seminars in English, there will be five online seminars in Arabic, Russian, Korean, French and Japanese respectively to cater to more foreign residents' needs. 

Time: 3 p.m., April 18 (1st offline session)

Venue: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Longgang District (龙岗区香港中文大学（深圳）)

Metro: Line 16 to Universiade Center Station (大运中心站), Exit E then walk around 1.1 km

Fee: Free

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Wine tasting night

Come for an evening of wine tasting across a range of red, white and sparkling Italian wines, underpinned by the finest canapes from Morton's Grille. 

Time: 5:30 p.m., April 20

Venue: Morton's Grille, 7/F, Ping An Finance Center, Futian District (福田区平安金融中心7楼莫尔顿扒房)

Metro: Lines 1 or 3 to Shopping Park Station (购物公园站), Exit D

Fee: 288.88 yuan

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster above to book your seat

Live improv comedy show

Improvisation, or improv, is an art form where the performers make up the theater, usually comedy, on the spot. Popular local improv comedy group Domesticated Humans will have its next show this Saturday night. 

Time: 8 p.m., April 20

Venue: 2025 Cafe, Room 101, Building 3, Zhuguang Innovative Technologies Park, Nanshan District (南山区珠光创新科技园3栋101室2025创新空间)

Metro: Line 7 to Zhuguang Station (珠光站), Exit C then walk around 1 km

Fee: 100 yuan (early bird)

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster above to buy tickets

Wellness through Ayurveda

This one-day Ayurveda experience will offer a glimpse of the lifestyle advocated by one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. Whole-day retreat will include workshops, demo sessions, and two Ayurvedic meals. 

Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April 21

Venue: Innate Ayurveda, Sea World, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界阿育吠陀健康中心)

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

Fees: 999 yuan (whole day); 499 yuan (1st session); 599 yuan (2nd session)

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Hangover brunch

Join Tequila Coyotes for the "Hangover Brunch," where Los Cuatro Amigos are teaming up an epic 8 hands brunch! 

Chef Abel from Chullschick in Hong Kong, Chef Alex Fargas from La Paloma in Hong Kong, Chef Beto from La Lupita in Bangkok, and the incredible Neto Trevino from Tequila Coyotes in Shenzhen are joining forces. They're fusing Mexican, Peruvian, and Spanish flavors for a mouthwatering experience. And it's the first time a Mexican chef who has his restaurant in Thailand is spicing up Tequila Coyotes‘ kitchen!

Time: 12-3 p.m., April 21

Venue: Tequila Coyotes, Sea World, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界Tequila Coyotes墨西哥餐厅)

Metro: Lines 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A then walk around 600 meters

Fee: 398 yuan

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Portuguese azulejo art

Shenzhen's Longhua District forged a friendly exchange relationship with Alenquer, Portugal in February this year. This Sunday, the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) will host an azulejo art event for residents to experience this traditional art of Portugal. 

Time: 3-5 p.m., April 21

Venue: LICC, 4/F, Tower B, OCT Central One, Longhua District (龙华区华侨城北站壹号B塔4层龙华国际合作中心)

Metro: Lines 4, 5 or 6 to Shenzhen North Station (深圳北站), Exit A then walk around 1.1 km

Fee: Free

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster above to register for the event

Springtime flea market

Sponsored by the Zhaoshang Subdistrict Office and organized by the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange and Service Center, the "All Things Back to Life" flea market this Sunday will offer a platform for owners to find new homes for their used items, in this season of renewal. 

Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m., April 21

Venue: Stone Statues Lawn, Sihai Park, Nanshan District (南山区四海公园石像草坪)

Metro: Line 12 to Sihai Station (四海站), Exit A then walk around 1 km

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster above for more information