Weekend Fun | Coffee & beverage expo, shadow play and more

Coffee and beverage expo

The “CAFEEX: The Story of Café” Shenzhen Coffee and Beverage Expo promises an exciting showcase of all things coffee. Over three days, the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center will buzz with champion baristas from around the world, celebrated coffee shops, top roasting brands, and leading equipment suppliers.

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Time: 10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Aug. 16-18

Tickets: 88-100 yuan

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Futian District (深圳会展中心)

Metro: Line 1 or 4 to Convention and Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit D

‘Skylight’

Experience the Cantonese version of the gripping play “Skylight,” where love and societal divides collide on a winter night in London. Directed by Clifton Ko and featuring Tse Kwan-ho and Ivana Wong, this award-winning production explores the depths of human relationships and social conflict. Don’t miss its highly anticipated mainland debut at Shenzhen MixC World!

Time: 2:30 p.m., Aug. 24-25 and Aug. 31- Sept. 1; 7:30 p.m., Aug. 29-31

Ticketing: Official Wechat account “mixcworld”

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

‘Song of Everlasting Sorrow’

“Song of Everlasting Sorrow,” inspired by Bai Juyi’s timeless poem, transports audiences back 1,300 years to the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. The play explores the tragic romance between Emperor Xuanzong and his beloved Yang Yuhuan, set against the dramatic backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion and the empire's shifting fortunes.

Time: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Aug. 18

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

Fairy tales on ice

The Imperial Ice Stars, an acclaimed troupe for theater on ice, will bring to the theater “Cinderella on Ice” and “Peter Pan on Ice,” two shows on ice based on two classic fairy tales. With dazzling stage art, innovative storytelling and breathtaking ice skating by former award-winning skaters, these performances on a frozen theater stage are sure to bring a fresh experience to Shenzhen audiences.

‘Cinderella on Ice’

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 14-15

Tickets: 80-580 yuan

‘Peter Pan on Ice’

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 16-18; 3 p.m., Aug. 17-18

Tickets: 80-680 yuan

Venue: Theater at Guangming Culture and Art Center, Guangming District (光明区光明文化艺术中心大剧场)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B, and then walk around 800 meters

‘Thumbelina’

The Yerevan State Puppet Theater from Armenia will enchant the audience with a shadow play adaptation of Andersen’s classic fairy tale, “Thumbelina.” Incorporating multimedia technologies, the show offers a dreamlike journey in which the audience can revel in exquisite shadow artistry, elegant dances and dazzling lighting, ensuring a visually stunning experience.

Nanshan time: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Aug. 17

Nanshan venue: Nanshan Culture and Sports Center (南山区南山文体中心)

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

Futian time: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Aug. 18

Futian venue: Shenzhen Women and Children’s Building (福田区深圳妇儿大厦)

Metro: Line 2 or 9 to Jingtian Station (景田站), Exit C

Booking: Official WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

Pearl-themed pop-up space

The French luxury jewelry and watch brand Van Cleef & Arpels has teamed up with designer and artist Arthur Hoffner this summer to create a dynamic and colorful pop-up space for the brand’s Perlée jewelry collection. Perlée is the French word for “pearls.”

Photo by Zhang Yu

Dates: Until Aug. 25

Venue: MixC Shenzhen Bay, Nanshan District (南山区深圳湾万象城)

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

‘The Cosmic Serpent’

Explore “The Cosmic Serpent” exhibition to uncover the allure of serpent-inspired jewelry and marvel at the exquisite artistry on display. In this mystical setting, each serpent silhouette whispers to the soul, and every glance deepens your connection to cultural mysteries.

Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (closed Mondays), until Aug.28

Venue: Jewelry Museum of Shenzhen, Luohu District（深圳珠宝博物馆）

Metro: Line 3 or 7 to Tianbei Station (田贝站), Exit B

‘Dionysus Garden’

Step into the whimsical world of “Dionysus Garden,” where artist He Zulin’s vibrant memes and evocative paintings intertwine myth with modernity. This exhibition invites you to revel in a postmodern celebration of life’s trivialities, echoing the timeless spirit of Dionysus. Discover art that dances effortlessly between humor, romance, and satire, offering a unique blend of the playful and the profound.

Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (closed Mondays), until Aug. 19

Venue: 3/F, D+ Museum, 3 OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District(深圳市南山区华侨城创意园3号D+美术馆3楼艺森空间)

Metro: Line 2 or 8 to Qiaocheng North Station(侨城北站), Exit B