Weekend Fun | Shekou Theater Festival, SZ Pet Fair and more

Shekou Theater Festival

The Shekou Theater Festival 2024 will take place in Shekou, Nanshan District, from today through Nov. 10. The festival will feature 10 original incubated plays performed in unconventional theatrical spaces such as a marketplace, the streets, and serviced apartments.

Photos courtesy of the event organizers unless otherwise stated

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Shenzhen Pet Fair

Gathering over 300 exhibitors and more than 3,000 brands from both domestic and international markets, the 12th Shenzhen Pet Fair is taking place from today until Sunday. Pet lovers can not only purchase daily necessities for their furry friends but also bring their pets to participate in various shows, games, and competitions.

Dates: Through Oct. 27

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday)

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

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

Dialogue among Chinese instruments and harp

Chinese musician Zhang Weiliang and French harpist Céline Goudour will present an enchanting evening of Chinese folk music, featuring performances on the xun, flute, xiao, and harp.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 27

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

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

Hybrid Theory show

Hybrid Theory, a band dedicated to honoring Linkin Park, has gained a strong following both internationally through live performances and across social media. The band has also received recognition from members of Linkin Park themselves. They will be performing in Nanshan this Saturday.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 26

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

Venue: Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center Theater, 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

‘Convergence’

Blending Chinese classical dance with Southern Chinese martial arts, the Hong Kong Dance Company’s performance of “Convergence” will captivate audiences at MixC World this weekend.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 25-26

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “深圳万象天地”

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

Artworks by HK artists

A total of six young artists from Hong Kong are showcasing their creativity at Mangrove Gallery, drawing inspiration from their experiences studying or living abroad.

Dates: Through Oct. 26

Venue: Mangrove Gallery, One Shenzhen Bay, Nanshan District (南山区深圳湾一号红树林画廊)

Metro: Line 2 to Dengliang Station (登良站), Exit C

New media art exhibition at Baywalk

The spiral-shaped venue at Zone H of Bao’an Coastal Lounge Bridge, known as the Baywalk, has been turned into an immersive outdoor digital art theater, resembling a galaxy embraced by the universe, echoing the rhythms of life.

Dates: Through Oct. 27

Hours: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Venue: Near JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an, Zone H of Baywalk, Bao’an District (宝安区滨海廊桥H区，近深圳前海华侨城JW万豪酒店)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit D

‘The Past and Present of Giant Pandas’

This science popularization exhibition showcases fossils, specimens and models of giant pandas, their ancestors and coexisting wild animals. Apart from admiring adorable panda models and specimens at the exhibition, visitors will gain an understanding of how pandas have endured various challenges during their 8-million-year evolution. 

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Through Oct. 31

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s History and Folk Culture Division, Futian District (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