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Shenzhen Intl. Fisheries and Seafood Expo

A bluefin tuna cutting show during the 2023 Shenzhen International Fisheries and Seafood Expo. Photo by Xinhua

The expo promises a variety of exciting activities and exhibits for visitors. It features a spectacular bluefin tuna cutting show in which top seafood experts will showcase their skills, and a competition for the title of Asia’s International Master Chef.

Dates: May 17-19

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

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

‘Les Misérables’

A new Chinese-language theater production of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” stars renowned Chinese film actor Liu Ye as Jean Valjean and is directed by French theater artist Jean Bellorini. The play is part of a theater project of the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism 2024.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 18-19

Booking: Official WeChat 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

Retrospective film event honors Pema Tseden

A poster for the screening event of Pema Tseden's films. Photos courtesy of the event organizers except otherwise stated

To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Chinese film director Pema Tseden, a retrospective film screening event will be held over the weekends from May 18 to June 2. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a selection of his distinguished arthouse films showcasing Tibetan life. All of the three short and eight feature-length films will be shown with English and Chinese subtitles, except for “The Weatherma’s Legacy” and “Snow Leopard,” which only have Chinese subtitles.

Booking: WeChat miniprogram “百老汇影城官方”

Venue: 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

Music from Chinese costume dramas

Under the Baton of Wang Yi, the resident conductor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen's Chinese orchestra, the Haishanguo Orchestra will interpret melodies from popular Chinese costume dramas inlcuding "Story of Yanxi Palace," "The Untamed," "Nirvana in Fire," and "The Journey of Flower."

Time: 3 p.m., May 19

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “开心麻花”

Venue: Mahua Fun Age Theater, Hongshan 6979, Longhua District (龙华区红山6979商业中心开心麻花剧场)

Metro: Lines 4 or 6 to Hongshan Station (红山站), Exit A1 

Music from film classics

From "City of Stars" from "La La Land," "The Music of the Night" from "The Phantom of the Opera," to "Speak Softly Love" from "The Godfather," and "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic," indulge yourself in this concert featuring familiar melodies from film classics with a weight on love-themed songs, presented by the Unicorn Chamber Orchestra.

Time: 3 p.m., May 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “华润置地艺术空间”

Venue: Theater at the 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

Violin recital

Winner of the 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant, French violinist Arnaud Sussmann will collaborate with pianist Michael Stephen Brown to present pieces by Debussy, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and more.

Time: 8 p.m., May 18

Booking: Official WeChat account “cmskpac”

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

He Zhanhao’s pieces

Immerse yourself in a traditional Chinese music concert featuring compositions by Chinese master He Zhanhao. Discover the captivating allure of He’s iconic creations, including the mesmerizing “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto,” which he co-composed with Chen Gang in 1959.

Time: 8 p.m., May 17

Booking: Official WeChat account “gdszlgcc”

Venue: Longgang Cultural Center, Longgang District (龙岗区龙岗文化中心)

Metro: Line 3 to Longcheng Square Station (龙城广场站), Exit D

Yungang Grottoes

Photo by Lin Songtao

Shenzhen citizens can check out the replicated Yungang Grottoes Cave 12, famously known as the “Music Cave,” at the Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division in Civic Center.

Dates: Through May 24

Booking: Official WeChat account “iszbwg”

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

Jorge Rando’s paintings

A painting by Jorge Rando. Photo by Lin Songtao

Contemporary Spanish artist Jorge Rando, known for his expressive and emotive paintings, is exhibiting 118 paintings created since the 1960s at the “Different Cycles From Different Eras United by a Single Paintbrush” exhibition at Shenzhen Art Museum’s Longhua division.

Dates: Through May 26

Booking: Official WeChat account “szam1976”

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum’s Longhua division (龙华区深圳美术馆新馆)

Metro: Lines 4 or 6 to Hongshan Station (红山站), Exit A1