Weekend Fun | Concerts, ballet, exhibitions and more in SZ

Budapest Ragtime Band

Celebrate the romantic evening of the Chinese Valentine’s Day with Budapest Ragtime Band as they present a meticulously curated concert. The performance will feature an eclectic mix of traditional American and world light music, classical pieces, rock melodies, blues, jazz, and instrumental solos. The band has also arranged relaxing interactions with the audience, making for a truly engaging experience.

                                         Photos from the event organizers unless otherwise stated

Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 10

Tickets: 80-280 yuan

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

‘What Do You Usually Do?’

“What Do You Usually Do?” is an imaginative and humorous play written, directed, and performed by Li Jiahang. The story follows a group of wuxia heroes who, after embarking on adventures, find out that they are just non-player characters (NPCs) in a game. Through a comedic and satirical lens, the production explores the grand theme of fate: the NPCs, who are pre-programmed AI characters, grapple with the inevitability of their destiny. 

Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9-10

Tickets: 180-680 yuan

Venue: Theater at Nanshan Culture and Sports Center, Nanshan District (南山区南山文体中心聚橙剧院)

Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B then walk around 900 meters

Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ 

The classic ballet “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Moscow Youth Ballet from Russia, will grace the stage of the Shenzhen Poly Theater. The production features music that will transport the audience to a dreamlike fairy world, where they can unleash boundless imagination.

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 10

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “深圳保利剧院”

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

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

A cappella concert

The RESOUND Ideal Vocal Ensemble’s a cappella concert, with the member's pure voices, will showcase the boundless charm of a cappella and deliver to the audience an unforgettable experience of vocal artistry.  

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 10

Ticketing: Official WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山区坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

‘Cozy Spot’

The artist Er Lili’s solo exhibition, “Cozy Spot—Sleep Well,” showcases over 30 new paintings and several three-dimensional works. Her creations, which harmonize fairy-tale fantasy with reality, present numerous idealized scenes that resonate with the inner heart of every urbanite. Through her whimsical art, Er invites viewers to explore the delicate equipoise between dreams and the everyday life.

Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed Mondays), until Aug. 28

Tickets: 38 yuan

Venue: Sea World Culture and Art Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

‘Pilgrimage to Dunhuang’

The “Pilgrimage to Dunhuang” exhibition at the Guan Shanyue Museum displays 80 carefully selected artworks from across China and include performances that bring classic Dunhuang cultural characters to life.

Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Mondays), until Aug. 25

Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (关山月美术馆)

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

Contemporary Chinese design and craft

The “Spirit of Zhong: Contemporary Chinese Design and Craft Exhibition” is a grand event that blends visual arts, academic discussions, and cultural experiences, all centered around the theme of “The Beauty of Life.” It aims to explore the integration of traditional Chinese culture with modern design and craftsmanship, highlighting the unique charm and innovation of contemporary Chinese design and craft.

Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., until Aug. 23

Admission: Free

Venue: Garden View Gallery, 3/F, Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心三楼花园展馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Exhibition shines light on e-waste crisis

The increasing prevalence of electronic devices has lad to a staggering surge in electronic waste on our planet. Now, artworks crafted with electronic waste are on display at the “Garbage or Treasure” exhibition at HQB Museum, visualizing this critical issue through compelling and thought-provoking exhibits.

Dates: Through Aug. 18

Venue: HQB Museum, 5/F, Block A, Modern Window Building, Futian District (福田区广博现代之窗大厦A座五层华强北博物馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 7 to Huaqiang North Station (华强北站), Exit E2