That's PRD takes a look at the best events of the month:
Jan 4-16: The Producers
Setting the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor, The Producers, a musical adaptation of American comedian and producer Mel Brooks’s namesake film, has garnered a record 12 Tony Awards, and attracted the attendance of a capacity audience night after night. Come to the Guangzhou Opera House and laugh a hearty laugh at this comical show, where a scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway.
Jan 4-16, 2.30p/8pm; RMB380-980. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 6: LeanIn Guangzhou
LeanIn, founded by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, is a NGO focused on offering women the ongoing inspiration and support needed to help them achieve their goals. This month, LeanIn Guangzhou will host their third yearly conference, with 13 speakers from diverse professional backgrounds delivering speeches on the theme ‘No Limit.’
Jan 6, 9am-6pm; RMB119-336. Conrad Guangzhou. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 10: Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra
Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra’s history spans over two centuries. Today, it’s one of the top orchestras in Hungary and boasts an extensive repertoire that it has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious music halls. Their Guangzhou concert will feature 11 classic pieces, including some of Johann Strauss’s renowned compositions, such as the ‘Blue Danube Waltz.’
Jan 10, 8pm; RMB180-980. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 11: Bastian Baker
Music flows through the veins of Swiss singer and songwriter Bastian Baker. Armed with his guitar and a collection of folk songs, the musician saw notable success in 2011 with the release of his first album Tomorrow May Not Be Better. Since then, Baker has earned himself many an accolade, including five Swiss Music Awards, two platinum albums, a Swiss Award, MTV Europe Music Award and World Music Award. His China tour will see the singer visit Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen this month.
Jan 11, 9-11pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. T:union. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 11: Youth Music Culture Guangdong
This year’s Youth Music Culture Guangdong will be held at Xinghai Concert Hall and feature internationally renowned musicians and conductors, like Yoyo Ma and Michael Stern, who will host public workshops, lectures, rehearsals and concerts. Ma will collaborate with young musicians for the opening concert of the festival, a performance that is a must-see for classical music lovers.
Jan 11, 8pm; RMB100. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Jan 12: Business and Economics Conference
On April 16 and 17, the British School of Guangzhou will host a business and economics conference for teachers and students, run by world-renowned business author and chief examiner, Ian Marcouse. Having supervised the grading of over one million exam scripts, Marcouse will provide essential advice on improving skills in application, analysis and evaluation. To reserve your seat, email francine.hearn@bsg.org.cn.
Early bird tickets end on Jan 12; RMB300 for students, RMB175 for teachers. British School of Guangzhou. See event listing.
Jan 13: Glory of Heroes
China’s best-known kickboxing tournament, Glory of Heroes has staged a number of adrenaline-pumping bouts in the past. Having been hosted in six countries, the combat event has seen some of the world’s most skilled fighters compete for gold and glory. Three matches will be staged at the tournament’s upcoming Guangzhou edition this month.
Jan 13, 7pm; RMB159-1,5889. Guangzhou University Town Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 13: Wutiaoren
Hailing from Haifeng city in eastern Guangdong, Wutiaoren sings in Teochew dialect, with lyrics that describe rural life. Having struggled to make a living in Guangzhou’s urban villages, the band present vivid and catchy tunes, such as ‘Canton Girl,’ about local life. The folk group is staging a performance this month at Mao Livehouse. Don’t miss out!
Jan 13, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door, RMB450 VIP. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 14: TEDxZhujiang New Town
This year’s edition of TEDxZhujiang New Town, on the theme of ‘City Future, City Now’, will be kicking off January 14 at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. It asks eight speakers from different fields, ranging from manufacturing and commerce to sports and entertainment, to share their stories, viewpoints and observations of life in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta at large. Simultaneous translation from Chinese to English (or English to Chinese) will be provided.
Jan 14, 1-6.30pm; RMB288-688. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Jan 16: Pellegrino Artusi and the Unit of Italy in the Kitchen
In the wake of World Week of Italian Cuisine, this photo exhibition will display images of ‘father of Italian cuisine’ Pellegrino Marcello Artus’s culinary masterpieces. The Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou and Guangzhou Library are responsible for bringing this mouthwatering exhibit to town!
Daily until Jan 16, 9am-9pm; free. Guangzhou Library. See event listing.
Jan 17: The Last of the Mohicans
Alexandro Querevalú, who originally hails from Peru, will bring his rendition of The Last of the Mohicans to Guangzhou this month. As an 18-year-old man he immigrated to Poland, where he began performing with Native American instruments in traditional garments. A brilliant performer, Querevalú performs in a way that conveys emotions shared by all mankind, that transcends skin color and social classes. His Canton performance will include 16 programs.
Jan 17, 8pm; RMB100-330. Zhengjia Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 20: Foster the People
American indie-pop quartet Foster the People came into being in the City of Angels in 2009. Since that time, they have risen to become one of the most popular bands in the world today. Foster the People grabbed global attention in 2010 with their smash hit ‘Pumped Up Kicks.’ The group’s musical style can be described as a unique blend of ‘80s synth-pop and ‘60s psychedelic pop and their lyrics often reflect societal problems.
Jan 20, 8pm; RMB380 presale, RMB580 at the door. Central Station. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 24: Kotaro Oshio
Japan’s Kotaro Oshio is Asia’s premier fingerstyle guitarist. Before his rise, no one in Japan (or Asia at large, for that matter) played guitar with such a unique array of techniques – like Oshio’s ‘nail attak’ style. His compositions blend graceful melody with an intense sense of rhythm. The prolific guitarist has released a total of 17 albums and seven DVDs. See Oshio live in Guangzhou this month.
Jan 24, 7-9.30pm; RMB350-880. Central Station. See event listing. Tickets.
Jan 27: Swan Lake
Over the last 20 years, the Russian State Ballet Theater has remained one of the leading ballet companies in Russia, enjoying international acclaim. Its repertoire includes masterpieces of classical ballet as well as world-class specimens of modern dance choreography. With elaborate costumes, a vivid set and breathtaking stunts, the outfit will grace audiences with a new edition of Swan Lake, promising a world-class experience.
Sat Jan 27, 8pm; RMB180-800. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Feb 1: Images from Red Nations
This sweeping photography exhibition takes as its subject the 17 socialist countries that dotted the globe during the Cold War, as well as the ‘red’ traces left in the wake of the Soviet Union’s collapse. Traveling through Albania, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Poland and beyond, Chinese photographer Liu Yuan documents both past and present in these former socialist states.
Daily until Feb 1, 9am-5pm; free. No.1 Exhibition Hall of Xiaozhou Art Zone. See event listing.
Until Feb 4: Nega Digital Program
With the steady onward march of technological advancement, digital and electronic devices are making an increasingly deep impact on artistic creation. The Nega Digital Program exhibition creates a four-dimensional experience that is a treat to both the eyes and ears alike. Featuring no less than 11 digital art programs and installations, it’s a perfect opportunity to experience the significant role that new media is playing in the art world of today.
Daily until Feb 4, 10am; RMB80-138. 289 Creative Park. See event listing.
Until Feb 28: Intuition – Sino-German Contemporary Art
A total of eight artists will exhibit their work during this two-month-long exhibition, jointly organized by the Consulate of Germany in Guangzhou and Art23 Gallery. Exhibits vary from installation and video to sculpture and painting, all with a focus on contemporary art. Seminars and workshops will also be held alongside.
Daily until Feb 28, 2-6.30pm; RMB20 (Free on Wed). Art23 Contemporary Art Gallery. See event listing.
Until Mar 5: The Borderless Wall
The wall on display at this exhibit by Chinese artist Song Dong is made of recycled window frames and glass, through which the audience is shown various objects from daily life. The physical wall invokes the intangible barriers that separate individuals from one another, restricting people to certain living spaces and social classes.
Until Mar 5 (closed Tuesdays), 9am-7pm; free. Fei Gallery. See event listing.
Until May 28: Future Life Handbook
Living in this era of information, we are often too busy with the here and now to look to the future. Future Life Handbook, curated by German artist Rachel Rits-Volloch, does exactly that. As the struggle between preserving history and rewriting it to fit a new script continues, how can we go about determining the real from the facsimile? And, if both our past and our present are continuously reimagined, how are we to forecast our futures? Universal to all of us living in these mediated times, the ubiquity of questions is much of what brings us together. In this first exhibition of Redtory Museum’s young artists program these problems are probed and pondered.
Tue-Sun until May 27, 11am-7.30pm (Tue-Fri), 9.30am-7.30pm (Sat-Sun); free. Redtory museum of Contemporary Art. See event listing.
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