Weekend Fun | Music, dramas, exhibitions and more

Tango passion

The Stephany Ortega Trio, featuring a soprano, an accordionist, and a violone player, will bring the refreshing sounds of South America to the Shenzhen Concert Hall with their interpretations of Piazzolla’s melodies.

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Times: 7.30 p.m., April 13

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

Black light drama

Curated by a French team, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” a Chinese-revised drama from France, is set to captivate audiences at MixC World. The original version of this production has won multiple Molière Theater Awards.

Time: 7.30 p.m., Apr. 11; 2.30 p.m., 7.30 p.m., Apr. 12

Tickets: follow WeChat official account “深圳万象天地” and click “摩登型录-剧场抢票” to buy tickets

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

Instrumental rock

American band This Will Destroy You will perform in Nanshan this weekend, showcasing their unique blend of instrumental rock that has evolved over their 20-year history.

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Time: 8 p.m., April 12

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

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

Embark on a treasure adventure

“The Mysterious Notes of the British Museum,” a production by Mulan Culture in collaboration with Shanghai Theater Academy, promises an immersive experience filled with suspense and historical intrigue, shedding light on the fascinating tales of Chinese ancient treasures housed at the British Museum.

Times: 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., April 13

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

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

Home expo

Visit the 47th Shenzhen Home Expo to explore a wide range of home decoration products, furniture, home appliances, and more!

Time: April 11-13

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)

Chinese paintings

Around 20 Chinese painters are showcasing their artworks at the “Mountain Flowers in the Ink Language” exhibition in Nanshan. This exhibition highlights the beauty and intricacy of traditional Chinese ink painting.

Dates: Through April 13

Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Nanshan District (南山区何香凝美术馆)

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

'Propjects'

“Propjects: Scheltons & Abbenes’ Photography” marks the debut solo exhibition of the Dutch photography duo Scheltons & Abbenes in China and represents their very first major retrospective in their creative career, showcasing over 80 works.

Visitors watch artworks at the exhibition. Lin Songtao

Dates: Through April 13

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

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

Group artworks

Three expat artists and one Chinese artist are showcasing their artworks at a gallery in OCT-LOFT. This exhibition highlights their personal styles and perspectives, offering a diverse and intriguing experience for visitors.

Dates: Through April 12

Venue: Gallery daSein, 501B, Building B3, north area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意园北区B3栋501B以是空间)

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