Weekend Fun | 'Don Juan' musical, underwear fair, concerts & more

Exhibition on Inca civilization

This exhibition showcases approximately 200 artifacts from 14 museums in Peru, the birthplace of the Inca civilization. These items of notable historical and artistic value include ceramics, metalwork, paintings, textiles, and mummies, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the world of the ancient Inca civilization.

                      Photos courtesy of the event organizers except otherwise stated

Dates: Through Aug. 11

Reservations: Official WeChat account “南山博物馆”

Venue: Nanshan Museum, Nanshan District（南山区南山博物馆）

Metro: Lines 1or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

Exhibition on Redouté's floral works

Acknowledged as the most skilled floral painter in Western art history, Pierre-Joseph Redouté is esteemed as the "Raphael of Flowers." The exhibition presents his works from his early youth to his later years, highlighting masterpieces like "Bible of Roses," "Bible of Lilies," and "Bible of Flowers." They offer a comprehensive overview of Redouté's artistic legacy across his lifetime.

Dates: Through May 12

Ticketing: Official WeChat account "ArtronArtCentre"

Venue: Artron Art Center, Nanshan District (南山区雅昌艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North station (侨城北站), Exit D then walk around 1.4 km

Cultural landmark exhibition

Visitors can explore the design concepts and architectural features of some of the city’s new cultural landmarks at the “A City of Percipience: Creativity and Construction of New Cultural Facilities” exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.

Dates: Through May 5

Reservations: Official WeChat account “深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District (福田区深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆)

Metro: Lines 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit A2

World music tour with Glintwine

Formed by two Yale University graduates, Shenzhen band Glintwine integrates international musical expressions taken from various cultures, thanks to the vocalist’s experiences in several countries in Silk and Road countries. In this concert, you will hear songs in nine languages that are from eight countries, and four original pieces by the band. Take a journey around the world through music!

Date: 8 p.m., May 25

Ticketing: WeChat Official Account “SZpolytheatre”

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

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

Violin concert

Chinese violinist Lyu Siqing will collaborate with pianist Jin Wenbin to present Debussy’s “Violin Sonata in G Minor, L. 140” and Franck’s “Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, FWV 8” tonight.

Time: 8 p.m., April 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “szyyt_piao”

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

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

Musical‘Don Juan’

The French musical “Don Juan,” directed by Gilles Maheu, will be staged in Shenzhen this weekend. French composer Felix Gray drew on Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” and Tirso de Molina’s “The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest” for his adaptation of the classic storyline. Unlike most artistic works about Don Juan, the musical is a more modern interpretation of the character, and presents his story from a more human perspective. Featuring plentiful flamenco dancing performances and songs of various genres, the production has been well received.

Dates: 7:30 p.m., April 19-21 (April 20-21 also at 2 p.m.)

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

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 E1

Parent-child musical ‘Baby Shark’

The parent-child musical "Baby Shark: The Hidden Treasure" is set to grace the stage at the Bay Opera of Shenzhen tomorrow. Amid the infectious melody of “Baby Shark... doo doo...” that continues its global popularity surge, the baby shark family will join forces with Pinkfong, a young fox, in a quest for an undersea treasure while delving into lessons on resource recovery. This educational expedition will help children understand the importance of marine ecological protection.

Time: 7:30 p.m., April 20

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 D then walk around 800 meters

Dance ‘Shanghai Tango’

Led by the illustrious dancer and choreographer Jin Xing, the Shanghai Jin Xing Dance Theater will stage “Shanghai Tango,” a 10-piece collection that artfully blends Eastern and Western dance forms. Boasting a sensuous dance style marked by grace, subtlety, and visual allure, the production features acclaimed works such as “Half Dream,” which earned Jin the title of best choreographer at the American Dance Festival 1991, and “Black and Red,” honored with the 1998 China Culture Ministry Award for Modern Art.

Time: 8 p.m., April 19-20

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

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

Metro: Lines 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

Intl. brand underwear fair

The China (Shenzhen) International Brand Underwear Fair is taking place at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. More than 80 shows will be featured in partnership with over 1,500 brands, offering the audience a fashion visual spectacle. The three-day event will also include themed forums and activities.

Models walk the runway at a fashion show in a previous edition of the China (Shenzhen) International Brand Underwear Fair. Sun Yuchen

Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., April 19; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 21

Reservations: WeChat miniprogram “SIUF深圳内衣展”

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

Metro: Lines 1 or 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站)