Weekend Fun | Norwegian films, concerts, exhibitions and more

Norwegian Film Festival

Eight Norwegian films are being featured at a film festival across two cinemas in Nanshan. Additionally, moviegoers will have the opportunity to participate in two after-screening discussions with the directors of "Utøya July 22" and "Songs of Earth" this Saturday and Sunday.

Photos from the event organizers

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “百老汇影城”

Venue 1: Broadway Cinematheque, 5/F, MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区华润万象天地五楼深圳百老汇电影中心)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

Venue 2: Palace Cinema, 4/F, Raffles City, Nanshan District (南山区来福士广场四楼深圳百丽宫影城)

Metro: Line 9 or 12 to Nanyou Station (南油站), Exit E

Art Aquarium

Having toured the world for over 40 sessions and garnered significant popularity, thousands of goldfish will enchant audiences at the "Art Aquarium" exhibition, featuring unique Chinese-style installations. Some exclusive exhibits, available only in China, will make their global debut at this exhibition.

Time: 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 10 a.m.- 10.30 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.), until Nov. 22

Venue: China Resources Tower Arts Center Gallery, B1/F, The MixC Shenzhen Bay, Nanshan District (南山区华润深圳湾万象城B1层中国华润大厦艺术中心美术馆)

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

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An afternoon of romantic classical music

The Unicorn Chamber Orchestra, composed of talented musicians who are graduates of prestigious music schools in China and abroad, will present a concert this Sunday afternoon showcasing romantic classical music. The program will feature renowned pieces by composers such as Bizet, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. This event will also highlight soloists including violinists Zhang Weijie and Ming Yujing, violist Jin Cheng, cellist Chen Sirui, and pianist Gu Yunhan. 

Time: 3 p.m., Sept. 22

Tickets: 100/180/280/380/480 yuan (discounts available)

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

Metro: Line 12 to Nantou Ancient Town Station (南头古城站), Exit E2

‘Pingtan Impression’

Chinese dance show “Pingtan Impression,” directed by renowned Chinese dancer and choreographer Yang Liping, will hit the Shenzhen stage. With its unique dance language, simple but refreshing, it combines inspiration drawn from local history, humanism, seascapes, folk stories, myths, and legends from Pingtan County in Fujian Province. 

Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 20; 3 p.m., Sept. 21

Tickets: 180/280/480/680/880 yuan

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

Metro: Line 11 to Bao’an Station（宝安站), Exit B

Cantonese opera

Members of the Shenzhen Cantonese Opera Troupe will present the classic piece “Princess Cheung Ping” to the audiences this Saturday.

Time: 7.30 p.m., Sept. 21

Tickets: 80/180/280 yuan

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

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

Metro: Line 2 to Grand Theater Station（大剧院站）, Exit D

‘God of War’

The musical “God of War” draws from well-known mythological tales. While retaining the essence of traditional stories, it boldly offers a broader perspective and creative storytelling that enriches the character of Yang Jian, also known as Erlang Shen, a mythical deity with a third eye in the center of his forehead.

Time: 3 p.m. Sept. 21-22

Tickets: 180-680 yuan

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

Crossover concert

Erhu player Meng Xiaoxu, yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer) player Chou Wanning, and pianist Chen Xiaomeng, all young teachers at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, will perform a crossover concert with the Guangzhou-based Xingyue String Quartet. The program will feature familiar Chinese songs such as “Why Are Flowers So Red” and “Jiu Er,” as well as Chinese musical pieces including “Galloping War Horses” and “You Long Zou Xiang,” depicting dragon boat races in South China and composed by Li Bochan.

Time: 3 p.m., Sept. 22

Tickets: 10-30 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

Glamour of water and ink art

“A Panoramic View of All the Mountains: Academic Exchange Exhibition of Chinese Painting Masters” showcases the works of more than 50 contemporary artists who wield significant national influence, with the aspiration to orchestrate a high-caliber and influential academic exchange gala.

Dates: Until Sept. 22

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum (new division), Longhua District (深圳美术馆新馆)

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