January 27: Buena Vista Social Club
The 1997 Grammy Award-winning album Buena Vista Social Club, named after a club in Havana, is a recording of Latin American music made by Cuban musician Juan de Marcos González and American guitarist Ry Cooder. The album soon became an international success and was made into a documentary, which ended up winning an Academy Award nomination in 1999. This month, a group of Cuban musicians will present songs from the award-winning album as well as a taste of their musical prowess to audiences in the PRD.
Cost: RMB80-480
When: 8pm
January 27: Trivia at The Tavern
Join trivia at the Tavern Sports Bar in Zhujiang every Wednesday night. With up to eight players per team, you stand the chance to win three prizes. First place wins a RMB500 voucher to be used at the Tavern, second place gets a RMB200 voucher and third place snags a tower of Tiger.
Cost: Free entry
When: 9pm
Where: The Tavern, 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路6号保利108公馆 (8550 3038)
January 28: Trivia at Hooley’s
Every Thursday evening, Hooley's presents a night of trivia. Head over to indulge in a wide range of questions and prizes for the top three teams! Hang around after to enjoy live music.
Cost: Free entry
When: 8.30pm
Where: Hooley's, 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101
January 29 - 30: Love of Oriental by Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble
The Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble presents the time and space traveling drama Love of Oriental – a romantic play where a newly engaged couple, Dongdong and Fangfang, travel the world seeking the meaning of love. The two witness expressions of adoration through dances in various nations, contributing to a complex yet consistent definition of ardor. The 100-minute play explores relationships in ancient India, the grand prairie of Africa and the exotic lands of Southeastern Asia. Audiences can travel along, contemplating the meaning of love while enjoying breathtaking scenery from more than 10 countries on five different continents.
Cost: RMB80-680
When: 8pm
January 30: The Boy's Magic Horn
Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn), by Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, is narrated by orchestral songs and interpretations of poetry from Des Knaben Wunderhorn – a collection of anonymous German folk poems. German baritone Matthias Goerne, one of the most internationally sought-after vocalists and a regular at music festivals around the world, will sing melodies from The Boy’s Magic Horn for Guangzhou audiences this month.
Cost: RMB80-380
When: 8pm
Where: Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886)
January 30: Call of Booty at The Brew Jianshe
Get your twerk on at The Brew Jianshe’s twerking competition, running from 9pm to late. Aside from random ass shaking, guests can enjoy body shots, booty shots and live entertainment.
Cost: Free entry
When: 9pm-late
January 31: Australia Day at McCawley’s
McCawley's is offering good food (Australian BBQ buffet anyone?), live music and a charity raffle on Sunday to celebrate ‘the land down under.’
Cost: RMB100 for the BBQ buffet
When: 2pm onwards
Where: McCawley's, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城花城大道16号 (3801 7000)
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