The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Guangzhou

By That's PRD, November 12, 2017

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That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:


November 13: That’s Guangzhou 2017 Food & Drink Awards Party

Our biggest party of the year is upon us: the 2017 That's Guangzhou Food and Drink Awards takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou on November 13! With awards spanning the Guangzhou F&B world, all the city's movers and shakers will be there. The event includes free-flow beer from Vedett, Liefmans and Firestone Walker, wines from Summergate, water from Fiji and a delightful selection of food provided by the good folks at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. 

Nov 13, 7-11pm; RMB280 at the door. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. See event listing.  


November 13: Jonas Kaufmann 

German operatic tenor Jonas Kaufmann is hot stuff in the realm of opera, harvesting success in both Germany and abroad, such as at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. The New York Times once eulogized him as “a box-office draw… the most important, versatile tenor of his generation,” because he is also an accomplished Lieder singer. Kaufmann’s performance at the Guangzhou Opera House will include several programs featuring pieces by Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert, among other classical composers. 

Nov 13, 8pm; RMB680-1,580. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.


November 14-17: The 4th Annual Charity Bike Ride


GEA (Global Education Alliance) and Ignite Academy would like to invite you to join in the 4th Annual Charity Bike Ride for the refurbishment of Shangen Elementary School. Experience an incredible adventure on a 180-kilometer bike ride across Guangdong, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaiping to Zhaoqing. Contact Golden at 186 2059 5525 to book your spot.

Nov 14-17; registration fee: RMB2,000 (includes donation of RMB500, insurance, room and board, local transportation, two T-shirts, bike rental, helmet rental and medical supplies). See event listing.


November 15: Galliano Septet 

The father of neuvo tango music, Astor Piazzolla is the genre's most important composer, blending traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music. This concert, featuring a performance of Piazzolla’s ‘Four Seasons,’ is brought by the renowned Galliano Septet, which is helmed by accordionist Richard Galliano and will feature Piazzolla’s grandson on the drums.

Nov 15, 8pm; RMB80-680. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets


November 15: Burger Wednesday at Bravo 

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Every Wednesday, from 2pm onwards, Bravo gives back to Guangzhou’s burger lovers by offering their delicious hanbaobao for half price!

Nov 15, 2pm-late. Bravo. See event listing


November 16: DJ Ricky Stone

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Stop by Catwalk on November 16 for an electrifying night featuring British DJ Ricky Stone, a veteran of the UK’s rave scene in the mid-90s. Named one of the Top 100 DJs by DJ Mag in 2005, Stone, a resident DJ at Hong Kong’s C Club, is the first Hong Kong/China based DJ to crack the elite list. 

Nov 16, 1am. Catwalk. See event listing


November 16-17: The Seagull 

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Four-act comedy The Seagull is considered one of Russian playwright Anton Chekov’s best works. It confronts the romantic conflict between art and mundane daily life. This version, produced by Belarus’ National Academic Janka Kupala Theatre and winner of the country’s National Theatre Award, was deemed the best play of 2014 in Belarus. 

Nov 16-17, 7.30pm; RMB80-680. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets


November 17-19: Light 

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Light, created by the UK’s multi-award winning Theatre Ad Infinitum, is a tale of love, betrayal and technological power inspired by Edward Snowden’s revelations. It presents an Orwellian future where a totalitarian regime monitors its citizens’ thoughts through implants. Using a blend of anime-style storytelling matched with a pulsating soundscape, the audience enters a sci-fi world. 

Nov 17-19, 3pm/7.45pm; RMB280. No. 13 Theater. See event listing. Tickets


November 18: BSG International Day 

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The British School of Guangzhou’s biggest event of the year will take place on November 18. A fun family event, this festival brings everyone together in celebration of the variety of cultures and nationalities within the school and greater Guangzhou community. 

Nov 18, 11am-3pm; RMB20 for adults, RMB10 for children. The British School of Guangzhou. See event listing


Ongoing: Learn Ceramics 

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Make your own mug, salad bowl or plate with a little personal touch in this ceramics class. First-timers will be guided by an experienced teacher. The class is two and a half hours long and a two-day advanced reservation is required. 

Daily, 9am-9pm; RMB48. Jiangxing Ceramics. See event listing


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