Sixteen world documentaries released this year and last year will be shown at the Ninth Golden Kapok Screening on Dec. 16-21 at two Broadway cinemas in Shenzhen. All the documentaries are in their original languages with Chinese subtitles and only some have English subtitles.

Nothing captures the festive spirit or resonates as deeply as a collective of jubilant voices singing in harmony. As another year is waving around the corner, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) is presenting a choral concert this Friday.

Discover the current movies in theaters across the city and moviegoers can book a ticket on WeChat miniprogram "Maoyan."

Through March 10, a retrospective show is presenting 10 series of installations by Shen Shaomin at the Art Museum of Guangming Culture and Art Center. Admissions are free; make a reservation at the WeChat miniprogram of “光明文化艺术中心票务管家.”

Whether performed on Broadway, in London’s west end theater or in other locations, the musical “Once,” with its captivating plot and melodic songs, has always garnered widespread recognition and accolades.

Now through May of next year, people in Shenzhen 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.

The Roll Up The Earth Nature Art Season, featuring four nature-themed exhibitions, a creative market, and various lectures and salons, was inaugurated at the Pingshan Exhibition Gallery on Dec. 4.

Until Dec. 15, an exhibition at the Guangming Culture and Art Center showcases 51 photographic works by members of the China Zhi Gong Party in Shenzhen, accompanied by an additional 200 photos alternately screened on monitors at the venue.

Cosmic Elements, a fusion of science and art, jointly presented by Nookland and the Chinese National Astronomy Magazine, opened at the China Resources Tower Arts Center Gallery in Nanshan District on Saturday.

This Friday evening, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) will perform Mahler’s masterpiece, his “Symphony No. 3,” conducted by the orchestra’s artistic director Lin Daye. Mezzo-soprano Zhu Huiling will be the featured vocalist, singing alongside the SZSO Chamber Choir and Guangzhou Little Petrel Children’s Choir.

"Vision and Gaze," "Echo in the Free Sky" and more art exhibitions are being presented across the city.

This December, Shenzhen Concert Hall is presenting five shows with performances on the organ, cello, harp and the piano as well as on Chinese instruments.