Weekend Fun | Pipe organ workshop, exhibitions and more

Pipe organ workshop

The Orgelkids was founded in the Netherlands and introduced to China in 2019. Its workshop offers participants the opportunity to assemble a pipe organ and perform with expert instructors. Leading this immersive organ experience is Chang Xiaoting, the first holder of a doctorate in pipe organ performance from the Royal Academy of Music in the U.K.

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Time: 2:30 p.m., Aug. 24

Tickets: 120 yuan (one person), 200 yuan (two persons)

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

‘Tale of Night’

The Poetic Children Theater from Iran will bring “Tale of Night,” a fusion of puppetry and black light theater that transports children to whimsical realms. Centered on a grandfather’s memories and fantasies, this play features his endearing encounters with charming aliens, conversations with fish, and dances with whales, leading the audience into a vibrant adventure.

Booking: Official WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

Nanshan time: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., Aug. 24

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

Futian time: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., Aug. 25

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

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

Traditional tunes

Originating from the Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago, Chinese bowed string instruments, represented by the erhu and morin khuur, have long captivated audiences with their unique timbres and expressive power. The upcoming "East Meets West" bowed string instruments concert, presented by the Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, will feature iconic pieces such as "The Moon Over a Fountain" to showcase the depth and beauty of these traditional instruments.

Time: 3 p.m., Aug. 25

Tickets: 80/100 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 then walk around 800 meters

Playtoy Orchestra

Hailing from Italy, the Playtoy Orchestra enchants audiences with a unique musical experience using toy instruments. From specially designed toy instruments to whimsical sound-producing toys, the band’s playful and humorous demeanor, coupled with a diverse array of plastic and hard-paper drums, toy-pianos, accordions, and xylophones, creates an original and engaging musical genre that appeals to all ages.

Time: 3 p.m., Aug. 24

Booking: 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

Guqin charm

Guqin, with thousands of years of history, is one of the most representative traditional Chinese musical instruments. Now at the Sky Museum, visitors can admire several guqins dating back the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties and replicas of some guqins in the Palace Museum's collection. Visitors also have a chance to learn about the craftsmanship of guqin making. 

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tuesdays to Sundays)

Tickets: 138 yuan (single), 168 yuan (an adult and a child between 1 and 1.4 meters in height), 98 yuan (elders aged above 65 and students)

Venue: Sky Museum, Futian District (福田区天空美术馆)

Metro: Line 2, 3 or 11 to Futian Station (福田站), Exit 32

Bookplate exhibition

This exhibition displays bookplates with Chinese culture elements from the collection of Shenzhen Art Museum. The more than 100 bookplates on display showcase oriental charm from different aspects.

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum (new venue), Longhua District (龙华区深圳美术馆新馆)

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

Photography exhibition

Following the success of the 2023 “Li Xiaoliang: 1/3 Solo Exhibition,” photographer Li Xiaoliang, better known as Alexvi, is presenting a new exhibition titled “At That Time, This Moment” at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center.

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Until Aug. 25

Tickets: 88 yuan (regular); 58 yuan (for teachers, full-time students, and citizens aged 60 or above)

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts 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

VR immersive exhibition

The "Wonderful Red Cube - Exploratory VR Immersive and Interactive Science Popularization Experience Exhibition" features immersive VR theaters around such themes as "Wonderful Journey through The Classic of Mountains and Rivers" and "Super Wings: Adrift in Europe." The exhibition includes a spacious theater area and an interactive photo-taking space.

Dates: Until Aug. 31

Times: Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 - 18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)  Friday to Sunday: 9:30 - 21:30 (Last entry at 21:00)

Closed Mondays

Venue: Longgang District Science and Technology Museum, 8028 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District (龙岗区龙翔大道8028号龙岗区科技馆)

Metro: Line 3 to Longcheng Square (龙城广场站), Exit D