Weekend Fun | Print exhibition, flamenco show, concerts and more

‘Konghou Concerto’

Under the baton of renowned Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) will premiere his “Konghou Concerto” commissioned by the orchestra tonight. Percussionist Lin Zhe and konghou players Cui Junzhi and Deng Xiyuan are featured soloists at the water-themed concert, which will also present Smetana’s “Vltava,” Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” and Tan’s “Water Concerto.”

Konghou player Deng Xiyuan. Photos from the event organizers except otherwise stated

Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account "szyinyuet"

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

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

‘China chic’ concert

Pipa master Fang Jinglong and other traditional Chinese instrument players will bring a night of Chinese folk tunes. Fang is specialized in incorporating modern elements into his adaptations. 

Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 19

Ticketing: Miniprogram "聚橙网"

Venue: Nanshan Culture and Sports Center, Nanshan District (南山区南山文体中心)

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

‘Disney Wonderland’ concert 

A concert featuring popular songs from animations produced by Disney will be staged at the Bay Opera of Shenzhen. Singers from the U.S., the Netherlands and China will bring classic works such as “Peter Pan Suite” as well as more recent songs like “Reflection” from “Mulan” and “Into the Unknown” from “Frozen.”

Time: 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m, Jan. 20

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

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

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

‘Carmen’

Ballet Flamenco Granada from Spain, one of the three most known flamenco dance troupes in the country, will present a flamenco show of "Carmen" Friday evening. 

Time: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (南山区深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E

Philharmonic orchestra

Shenzhen Grand Theater’s philharmonic orchestra and two young piano and cello players will bring an evening of classic works by Chopin, Bach, Liszt and more. The concert will be conducted by Liang Songwei.

Time: 7.30 p.m., Jan. 19

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “深圳大剧院票务在线”

Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, Luohu District (罗湖区深圳大剧院)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit B

Zhou Li’s abstract paintings   

Photo by Lin Songtao

Shenzhen artist Zhou Li’s is hosting her exhibition "Rose of Light" at the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning. It offers viewers a glimpse into her own artistic journey, featuring works created from 2001 to 2023. 

Dates: Until March 13

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: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit A2

Print exhibition

A total of 263 prints, created by 264 artists from 46 countries and regions, are on display at the Guanlan International Print Biennial Nomination Exhibition through Jan. 22.

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesdays

Booking: Official WeChat account “GL_PRINTS”

Venue: China Printmaking Museum, Longhua District (龙华区中国版画博物馆)

Metro: Line 4 to Niuhu Station (牛湖站), Exit B 

Pingshan’s scape in paintings 

People who engage in physical activities or seek relaxation in Pingshan District Central Park can check out a painting exhibition featuring Pingshan’s landmarks and picturesque landscape at the Pingshan Art Museum’s Park Division inside the park.

Photo by Cao Zhen

Dates: Through Jan. 31

Venue: Pingshan Art Museum’s Park Division, inside Pingshan District Central Park (坪山区中心公园内坪山美术馆公园馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Center Station (坪山中心站), Exit C

Digital art exhibition

Thirty-six Chinese and international artists are showcasing 24 sets of digital creative works at the “Virtual Lab” exhibition, which is part of the SeeD Pilot Project dedicated to discovering and cultivating outstanding digital creative artists globally. 

A visitor takes photos at the "Visual Lab" exhibition. Sun Yuchen

Dates: Through Jan. 21 (Some exhibits are on display through mid-February)

Tickets: Free

Venue: Creativity and Innovation Center, Longcheng Creativity Commune, Longgang District (龙岗区龙城CC创意街区CIC创新创意中心)

Metro: Line 16 to Huanggekeng Station (黄阁坑站), Exit C