That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
August 15: Sonido Suave at 1920
The unplugged quartet Sonido Suave (soft sound in English) consists of an Ecuadorian vocalist, Dutch guitarist, Brazilian bassist and Chinese drummer. With different backgrounds and cultures, these brilliant musicians create a unique fusion of voice to cheer you up every Monday at 1920.
August 15, 8.30pm-12.30am. 1920 Restaurant and Bar (Jianshe Liu Malu). See event listing.
August 17: Happy Wednesday at Wilber’s
Receive a free cocktail every Wednesday when ordering up to five Wilber's signature dishes. Seating limited!
August 17, 6pm-late. Wilber’s. See event listing.
August 19-21: Slide the City
Summer in the PRD is notoriously hot. Luckily for us, the internationally acclaimed Slide the City event is rolling into town this summer to help us all cool off! For readers unfamiliar with the event, it features a gigantic 300-meter high waterslide with a thrilling four-story drop. Spanning three days, from August 19 to 21, Slide the City will also feature live DJs and games, as well as food trucks to feed the famished.
August 19-21, 9am-10pm; RMB250-320 (www.slidethecity.net). Haixinsha Island. See event listing.
August 20: Cheer Chen Unplugged Concert
Wearing a casual T-shirt and jeans, she stands confidently in the spotlight, singing her story. Adored for her pure and childlike voice, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Cheer Chen has captivated countless audiences with her cool serenity. Embarking on her career in 1996, Chen became an independent singer in 2003 and composed a number of her most popular songs – including ‘Travel is Meaningful’ and ‘After 17’ – soon after. This year, 11 albums and four demos later, Chen returns to Guangzhou after 10 years for her second show.
August 20, 8pm; RMB680-1,280. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing.
August 20: Tall Sasha
Catch one of America’s most in-demand DJs this weekend at Fei. Having performed alongside the likes of Avicii, Kaskade and Tiesto, Tall Sasha is guaranteed to impress! Don’t miss this exclusive one-night performance.
August 20, 9pm-4am; RMB100. Fei. See event listing.
August 20: Tchaikovsky's Piano Suite - The Seasons
Composed by the world-renowned Tchaikovsky to celebrate each month of the year, ‘The Seasons’ is made up of 12 character pieces: February denotes ‘Carnival,’ August ‘Harvest’ and December ‘Christmas.’ This month, talented Russian pianist Andrey Pisarev will be at the Guangzhou Opera House to perform the delightful melody of ‘The Seasons.’ To better present this beautiful suite, Chinese voice actor Cao Lei will also recite the lyrics for audiences. Come enjoy the inspiring phrases of August, the month of harvest.
August 20, 3pm; RMB180-580. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
Until August 21: Harmony Through Diversity
Guangdong has served as a historic assembly point for religions, breeding a unique religious culture that played a significant role in mainland history. During the Ming dynasty, although folk religion prevailed, Buddhism, Taoism and Islam prospered in Guangdong before Catholicism and Christianity was preached here. Displaying a rich collection of religious relics, this exhibition, entitled Harmony Through Diversity, is the very first of its kind to be presented in China. Exhibits include statues, ceramics, paintings and much more.
Tue-Sun until August 21, 9am-5pm; free. Guangdong Museum. See event listing.
Until August 31: Premium Draught Beer Festival
Come to Kiss Bottle and enjoy a tower (3L) of Hoegaarden or Paulaner at only RMB238 from Monday to Wednesday.
Mon-Wed until August 31, 11-2am. Kiss Bottle. See event listing.
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