Weekend Fun | UAV expo, poetry talk, exhibitions and more

Shenzhen Poetry Talk

Take your chance to enjoy an international poetic atmosphere at the Shenzhen Poetry Talk in Qianhai! Participants will read a poem, listen to interpretations of new or classical poetry, and share opinions on all poetic and literary matters. It is the best opportunity to connect and rejoyce, riding the fine and beautiful wave of verse. 

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Date: 3 p.m., May 25

Venue: Roadshow Hall, 3/F, Qianhai International Talent Hub, Menghai Avenue, Nanshan District (南山区梦海大道前海国际人才港3楼路演厅)

Metro: Line 1 to Liyumen Station (鲤鱼门站), Exit A then walk around 1.1 km

Physical theater ‘Home’

The Temper Theater, established in 2014 by British director Finn Morell, will present its latest production "Home" to Shenzhen audiences this weekend. This physical theater performance featurs vivid physical movements, seamless storytelling, and remarkable auditory effects, exemplifying the group's characteristics and eliciting profound reflections on the concept of home. It garnered acclaim at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25-26

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

Tomorrow Festival

Musicians from the U.S., Sweden, Pakistan, Egypt, France, Japan, and China will showcase their distinct musical talents at the festival. A highlight will be Noor Zehra Kazim, the sole Sagar Veena performer globally, who will deliver a talk and a performance. Additionally, a screening highlighting Sumatra in Indonesia will be presented, with the film's director, Alan Bishop, scheduled for a post-screening discussion.

Dates: May 24-26

Tickets: 320 yuan (single day pass), 680 yuan (three-day pass)

Venue: B10 Live, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园B10现场)

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (少年宫站), Exit B

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Folk concert with poetry

This concert will be led by Feng Mantian, a master of the ruan, and Pu Cunxin, a national class-A artist from the Beijing People's Art Theater. Feng and his live band will skillfully render six folk songs from various regions and four ancient poems, blending jazz, folk, rock, blues, and other musical elements alongside Pu's poetry recitations.

Time: 8 p.m., May 25

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “光明文化艺术中心”

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

Paganini Ensemble Vienna concert

The Paganini Ensemble Vienna quartet will present a diverse selection of Niccolò Paganini's works. The concert will include compositions like "Capriccio for Solo Violin, 'Nel cor piu non mi sento' M.S.44" and "Quartet No.1 in A Minor, Op.4 No.1 M.S.28," providing attendees with a glimpse into the world of Paganini's musical legacy.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 24

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “深圳音乐厅”

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

Exhibition on Arata Isozaki’s architecture

Visitors can explore the design concepts and architectural features in the works of Isozaki, the designer of the iconic Shenzhen Library and Shenzhen Concert Hall, at the retrospective “Arata Isozaki: In Formation.” It showcases the architectural models, sketches, installations, paintings, and videos of the distinguished recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and traces his evolving thoughts in different periods from multiple perspectives that have defined his remarkable career.

Dates: Through June 10

Tickets: 60 yuan (standard), 45 yuan (concession)

Booking: 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

Masters’ paintings

The Guan Shanyue Art Museum, dedicated to collecting, displaying and researching artworks by Guangdong master Guan Shanyue (1912-2000), is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by Guan and Shandong artist Yu Xining (1913-2007).

Dates: Through June 2

Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (福田区关山月美术馆)

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

UAV expo

More than 4,000 drones from over 500 exhibitors from home and abroad are being showcased at the 9th Shenzhen International UAV Expo. Some competitions such as drone soccer matches, and drone shows can also be found on site. The International Low-Altitude Economy and Unmanned System Expo 2024 and the Autonomous Driving and Unmanned Vehicles Technology Expo 2024 are being held at the same time as well.

Dates: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., May 24-25; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 26

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and 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

Watch fireflies in Xichong

Visitors can admire glow worms at the Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New Area as the community enters its ideal season for observing fireflies. These creatures are active from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. between May and July.

The chances of spotting fireflies will increase if visitors wait near grassy areas or in the forests, which are the fireflies’ preferred locations. Recommended spots include the river between Xinwu Village (新屋村) and Yashan Village (芽山村), the river close to the third entrance of Xichong Beach (西涌沙滩三号口), as well as the grasslands and riverside near Xigong Village (西贡村), Getian Village (格田村), and Xiyangwei Village (西洋尾村).

Photo from official WeChat account "西涌国际暗夜社区"

Exhibition unites artistic voices

The “Nomads in the South: Rivers, Tunnels, Dampness and Constellations” exhibition at Pingshan Art Museum showcases contemporary artworks created by 101 artists and organizations in Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan and Chongqing. The exhibition marks the first attempt to explore the contemporary art scenes and culture environments in southern and southwestern China within one single exhibition.

           An exhibit on display at the exhibition. Lin Songtao

Venue: Pingshan Art Museum, Pingshan District (坪山区坪山美术馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1