Weekend Fun | Autumn market, creative percussion show and more

Autumn market

The Autumn Market at OCT Park welcomes visitors with an array of delectable treats and engaging activities under the theme of “Fresh Food for Cooking.” Running every weekend until Dec. 1, the market showcases over 30 vendors offering not only a variety of culinary delights but also flowers, pets, spices, stress-relief toys, and lifestyle products.

Photo from official WeChat account "ShenzhenLOOK"

Time: Nov. 22-24; Nov. 29-Dec. 1 

Venue: OCT Park, Nanshan District (南山区欢乐时光)

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station（侨城北站), Exit B

Contemporary art

The “Recreating Spiritual Realm — Contemparary Art Exhibition” invites six contemporary artists — Chen Baoyang, Deng Yuejun, Gao Shiqiang, Li Shun, Wang Zhigang, and Zheng Da, to creatively transform and interpret traditional culture elements with the help of technology to endow art with new possibilities. 

Photo by Lin Jianping

Dates: Through Nov. 24

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Mondays)

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum, Longhua District (深圳美术馆新馆)

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

Beauty of old beds

This exhibition at the Ancient Art Division of the Shenzhen Museum showcases over 100 beds, porcelain pillows, and bed decorations dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the first half of the 20th century. The elaborate decorations, dazzling carvings, and unique mortise-and-tenon wooden structures featured on these beds offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture.

Photos from the event organizers unless otherwise stated

Dates: Through Nov. 24

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s Ancient Art Division, Futian District (深圳博物馆古代艺术馆)

Metro: Line 9 to Hongling South Station (红岭南站), Exit A

Creative percussion show

Toolbox Percussion from Hong Kong will present a creative performance inspired by the works of Kafka. This percussion group is renowned for its innovative fusion of traditional instruments and everyday materials, incorporating multimedia elements into their shows.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 23

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 11 to Bao’an Station（宝安站), Exit B

Huangmei opera

Led by Huangmei opera star Wu Qiong, the Ma’anshan Four Seasons Opera Theater from Anhui Province will perform “Tian Xian Pei.” Based on a Chinese legend, the story evolves around an escapade of Jade Emperor’s youngest daughter who, during a journey to the mortal world, falls in love with a farm hand and marries him. The couple is in the end separated by Jade Emperor who wouldn’t allow his daughter to marry a mortal.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 23

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, then walk around 800 meters

Yoga element performance

The special yoga stage show “Ashtanga” combines yoga movements with dance, accompanied by singing bowls, flute, and drums, to create a journey of peace and meditation for the audience.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 22; 3 p.m., Nov. 23

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

Violin concert

Known as one of the ten most representative violinists in China, Liu Xiao will give a concert featuring classical masterpieces by Saint-Saëns, Dvořák, Paganini, and others.

Time: 7.30 p.m., Nov. 23

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

SZ’s 44-year journey unfolds in exhibition

To mark the 44th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, this new exhibition delves into significant events that have taken place in Shenzhen since the reform and opening up. Through 123 paintings, photos, videos, sculptures, and personal memorabilia, the exhibition brings to life the transformations in people’s lives and the cityscape over the years.

Dates: Through Nov. 26

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s Ancient Art Division, Futian District (深圳博物馆古代艺术馆)

Metro: Line 9 to Hongling South Station (红岭南站), Exit A

Fashion Source

Running until this Saturday, the 29th Fashion Source exhibition brings together over 1,200 exhibitors from both domestic and international markets across nine themed exhibit areas. The event also hosts more than 30 brand fashion shows and over 100 on-site activities.

Time: Until Nov. 23

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