Don’t know what to get up to this week? Never fear, we have you covered with our guide to the best events in Guangzhou this week.
December 10: Piano Master Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland
Barry Douglas, who received a gold medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, is a British classical pianist and conductor from Northern Ireland. Co-founding Camerata Ireland – a symphony orchestra with such distinguished patrons as the president of Ireland and Queen Elizabeth II – Douglas has assembled a team of musicians with Irish heritage. Their concert at the Guangzhou Opera House will include classic masterpieces by Mozart, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.
Cost: RMB180-580
When: 8pm
December 10: La Grande Sophie
Sophie Huriaux, better known for her stage name La Grande Sophie, has proven to be one of the most prominent alternative artists in France since the mid-1990s. As an active and passionate singer, songwriter and performer, Sophie has recorded seven albums to date, with La place du fantôme (The Phantom of the Place) considered to be one of the best after it ranked ninth in France. This year, La Grande Sophie will begin her first Asian tour, arriving in Guangzhou in December. Come and witness the charm of this talented musician!
Cost: RMB180-230
When: 8.30-10.30pm
December 11: Starfucker (Indie rock)
Founded by Joshua Hodges as a solo project in 2007, Starfucker, aka STRFKR, is an American indie rock band based in Portland, Oregon. Passionate and upbeat, their song ‘Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second’ has been featured in commercials, films and TV series, such as The Blacklist and Weeds. The band’s goal is to make “dance music you can actually listen to”, in the words of Hodges. Distinction lies in STRFKR’s lyrics, which contemplate death, morality and the end of the world but via catchy pop music. Welcome to the world of STRFKR – hang on tight.
Cost: RMB150-200
When: 8.30-10pm
December 11-20: Canton 印象 – s’est vu
So what is your impression about Guangzhou? How would you describe it to your friends? Organized by French collective ·匚厶凹乃 and Kui Yuan Gallery, Canton 印象 - s'est vu, a postcard-making contest, invites enthusiastic participants to craft Guangzhou-themed postcards with any tools and materials imaginable, the winners of which will be displayed in Kui Yuan Gallery. A jury will select 30 cards to be exhibited, ten most remarkable of which will be printed into postcard sets for sale. The exhibition will be open on Friday, December 11. Come take a look at the city in the eyes of the postcard creatives or perhaps take away the Guangzhou you adore.
Cost: Free
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Kui Yuan Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (8765 9746)
December 12: The 6th Tavern Anniversary Party
The Tavern Sports Bar turns six this year. An anniversary party will be thrown on Saturday, featuring live performance, DJ Daz, sexy dancers, free tapas, lucky draw and more. Come and join the celebration.
Cost: Free entrance
When: 7pm
December 12: Craftpong Tournament
Team up and join the Craftpong Tournament at The Hops. Winners of the beer competition and best Christmas costume will be awarded prizes. You can enjoy beer games and receive a T-shirt and Christmas gift. Spots are limited.
Cost: RMB250
When: 7.30pm
December 12: The Art of Craziness by Xiha Crosstalk Group
Chinese crosstalk (相声 face and voice) is a traditional Chinese comedic art form where two performers delight the audience with knee-slapping dialogue. Though often deemed old-fashioned by Chinese youth today, Xihua Crosstalk Group is primarily comprised of young performers and is striving to make the genre fashionable again. Humorous and witty, with satirical comments on trendy topics, the group has already received favor and popularity among their peers.
Cost: RMB180-999
When: 8pm
December 12-13: ButoInSwitzerland and Sylvie Xing Chen
A native of southern China, Sylvie Xing Chen diverged from her previous focus in traditional Chinese painting to pursue acting and dance in the French capital 10 years ago. In 2013, she founded ButoInSwitzerland, a contemporary dance and theater group that fuses elements of Western art, Chinese opera and Japanese traditional dance. With conceptual expressions that read like poetry, ButoInSwitzerland explores the themes of time, emotions and faith. This December, Chen will present her new choreographic work, Yinyin Yangyang to fans in Guangzhou, as well as host an improvisation workshop for aspiring modern dancers.
Cost: Free
When: Sat December 12, 3-5pm - YinYin YangYang; Sun December 13, 3-5pm - Body Work Soul Work (open improvisation workshop for the public)
December 15-16: Dana Leong Quintet
Dana Leong is a two-time Grammy award winning musician, composer, and producer. Considered by many to be the world’s top electric cellist, he has also been referred to as world’s top trombone player by members of the world renowned Balkan Beat Box.
Cost: Free
When: 9pm
Where: JZ Club, The Bucket, Zhujiang Beer Museum, Yuejiang Xi Lu 海珠区阅江西路西珠啤博物馆大酒桶 (3446 9831)
All month: Christmas Boutique
Treat your loved ones to a sweet festive day with homemade European festive cakes and pastries, exclusively prepared by The Market Cafe’s pastry chef, available only at the pastry shop in the cafe.
Cost: RMB268 for a 1.5-pound French yule log, RMB188 for German Christmas stollen, RMB680 for a takeaway Christmas dinner including turkey, brussels sprouts and bacon, sweet mashed potatoes, glazed chestnuts, stuffing and gravy.
When: Please make your orders 48 hours in advance.
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