That's PRD takes a look at the best events of the month:
Jul 6: E321
With influence from both post-rock and shoegaze, E321 was born in the Swedish industrial city of Vasteras in 2011 and went on to release their first, homemade EP – Among the Trees – the next year. It wasn’t until the end of 2014 that the band released their debut album – Id, a portrayal of humankind’s most primitive thoughts and feelings. Head down to SD Livehouse to witness E321’s first-ever Guangzhou performance.
Jul 6, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. SD Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 8: Ryo Natoyama
Japanese ukulele performer Ryo Natoyama was a child prodigy, having started performing at age 14. With nine albums released to date, Natoyama is active on stage the world over. This month, he is to visit Guangzhou and meet the city’s ukulele lovers.
Jul 8, 8pm; RMB100 standing, RMB180 seated, RMB240 VIP. Mao Livehoue. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 13: Bang Gang China Tour 2018
Icelandic pop band Bang Gang, founded in 1996 by Renaissance man and multi-instrumentalist Bardi Johannsson, are recognized for their blend of songwriting, electronica and glacial atmosphere. Johannsson, described as “an island within the music industry in Iceland” by a local magazine, left the band in 2008 but returned in 2014 with the album The Wolves Are Whispering, in which he reflects on both his technical and personal growth.
Jul 13, 8pm; RMB380 presale, RMB480 at the door, RMB680 VIP. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 15: Crazy Hospital
An award-winning Ukrainian circus, comprised of professional clowns, comedians and acrobatic performers, will put on a hilarious comedy show at Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. The show, titled Crazy Hospital, is about lunatic patients and helpless doctors and nurses. Audience members can expect an eclectic composite of mimery, acrobatics, magic, dance and martial arts.
Jul 15, 10.30am/3.30pm; RMB80-160. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Jul 15: FIFA 2018 at Tavern Bar
Get into the FIFA spirit and witness the greatest moments of this year’s World Cup tournament at LN Garden Hotel’s Tavern Bar. A classic English pub, Tavern Bar will be serving a zesty snack platter (good for three-five people) accompanied by five draft beers for RMB300 during live matches. All games airing between 5pm and 1am will be shown at Tavern Bar.
Daily until Jul 15, 5pm-1am; RMB300 for snack platter and five beers. Tavern Bar (LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Until Jul 15: Watch the World Cup at Rooftop Bar
Enjoy the FIFA World Cup, a free flow of select local and imported beers and the beautiful Pearl River views afforded by LN Hotel Five’s rooftop position for only RMB398 (for two people) at LN Hotel Five. The establishment is also presenting patrons with the FIFA 2018 Limited Edition Beer Fan Collection by time-tested German beer company Brander Urstoff. This promotion only applies to matches taking place between 6pm and 1am. For reservations, call 8931 0505.
Daily until Jul 15, 6pm-1am; RMB398 for two. Rooftop bar (LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Jul 18: Dave Keyes
A 30-year veteran of the blues and Americana music scene, New Yorker Dave Keyes is known as ‘king of the keys.’ Named the ‘best unsigned artist’ by Keyboard magazine, Keyes has performed with David Johansen, Bo Diddley and rockabilly legend Sleepy LaBeef, to name a few. His albums and live shows are rooted in blues, soul and rock and roll. This month, at Guangzhou Opera House, the blues master will take audiences on a journey through ‘the blues’ – the original and most famous music genre of the American South.
Jul 18, 7.30pm; RMB80-480. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
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Jul 20-21: The Nutcracker
One of the world’s most popular ballet acts, The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian’s best composer in the 18th century, boasts magnificent stage scenes, amusing performances and emotional music. This month, witness the celebrated ballet being performed by the Moscow Vishnevskaya Children’s Ballet at the Guangzhou Opera House.
Sat-Sun Jul 20-21, 3pm/7.30pm; RMB80-480. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
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Jul 21: Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki
This young Polish duo, a violinist and accordionist, are regular prize winners at music performance contests. From Baroque to the 21st century, Karolina Mikołajczyk and Iwo Jedynecki exploit on the repertoires from an array of musical periods. Their performance in Guangzhou this month will offer listeners a selection of great works by some of the world’s best composers.
Jul 21, 3pm; RMB180. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 22: All-American Boys Chorus
Consisting of over 100 boys between 8 and 15 years old, All-American Boys Chorus is a California-based group that has been touring the world for over 40 years. With an unparalleled passion for their craft and extensive vocal training by expert leadership, the AABC performance is sure to be a unique and memorable evening.
Jul 22, 8pm; RMB180-880. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 26: Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet
The Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet boasts a unique make up: unlike other quintets, in which a normal string quartet is augmented by either a second viola or cello, the additional instrument here is a double bass. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch the world-renowned, musically gifted fivesome at Xinghai Concert Hall this month, where they will perform two programs: Mozart’s ‘Divertimento in F Major K.138’ and Beethoven’s ‘String Quintet, Op. 104.’
Jul 26, 8pm; RMB180-880. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 27: Brain Failure
Brain Failure (Nao Zhuo) or, if you use a translator, Brain Turbidity Band, is a punk rock group from Beijing famed for their groovy guitar riffs and raspy vocals. The band has toured extensively throughout China, as well as elsewhere in Asia, Europe and even North America. To get a feel for what these guys are all about, look no further than the lead singer’s leopard print head of hair — the same funky style that they display in their music. With a combination of English- and Chinese-language lyrics, their feel-good tunes will have you on your feet and dancing, even if you can’t understand a word they’re saying.
Jul 27, 8.30pm; RMB80 students, RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. SD Livehoue. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 27: Kid Francescoli
Kid Francescoli is a new(ish) electronic band that produce electro-folk and indie instrumental music. Their debut album With Julia proved an instant classic, due in large part to the catchy single ‘Blow Up.’ In 2017, the group released Play Me Again, an album on which band members blended electro-dance with reggae to great success. If you’re looking for a light-hearted evening, make sure to join Kid Francescoli at Mao Livehouse this month.
Jul 27, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Jul 28: Cadence
“Instruments are for surgeons.” This is Cadence’s stance on non-vocal sound devices. An a cappella group from Canada, Cadence has been wowing audiences with their pure voices in their home country and around the world for almost 20 years. The vocal group’s acclaimed albums Cool Yule, Speak Easy, Twenty for One and Frost Free have won numerous awards. Come check out this vocal phenomenon for yourself as they visit Guangzhou Opera House this month.
Jul 28, 3pm; RMB180-380. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
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Jul 29: Ball in the House
Since its formation, Ball in the House has been very active on stage, performing at various musical events and opening for countless big names, such as The Beach Boys and The Jonas Brothers. The Boston-based musical group, which consists of five vocal talents with a dynamic range of timbres, has also snagged a number of awards, including 2014 APCA Band of the Year and 2009 Best of Boston for Outstanding Musical Performers.
Jul 29, 3pm; RMB180-380. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
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We have one pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsGuangzhou) with the subject ‘Ball’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.
Aug 2-3: War and Peace
Saint Petersburg-based Mariinsky Theatre is to stage the epic and majestic opera War and Peace at the Guangzhou Opera House this month. Based on Tolstoy’s namesake novel, one of the greatest works in the wide world of literature, the two-act opera was created by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. With nearly 70 solo roles and magnificent choral content, it boasts a superb cast which mixes new and experienced singers. First produced during the ill-fated Soviet Union, War and Peace is performed in Russian.
Aug 2-3, 7pm; RMB280-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Aug 19: Let’s Talk About the Weather Exhibition
Let’s Talk About the Weather is an exhibition that includes local and international artists, architects, thinkers and activists, showing both existing and newly commissioned work. The project raises pertinent questions about how we understand ‘nature,’ our relationship to the non-human, the relationship of climate change to social, political and economic conflicts, epistemic hierarchies and alternative ways of co-inhabiting the planet. The diverse artistic practices within the exhibition have been framed through four themes: Contaminated Civilization, Mapping Matter, Energetic Histories and Archeology of the Future.
Daily until Aug 19, 10am-6pm; RMB30, RMB15 for students and teachers. Times Museum. See event listing.
Ongoing: Keiichi Tanaami Exhibition
Showcasing a pop art collection of more than 40 pieces by Japan’s 82-year-old, avant-garde artist Keiichi Tanaami, this exhibition is perfect for creative minds and fans of the the pop art genre. Exhibits include oil paintings, print works, sculptures and collages. Looking at his creations is like gazing into a kaleidoscope, in which the octogenarian has poured his memories of World War II, China and more. Don’t miss this chance to view some of Tanaami’s best works!
Tue-Sun until Sep 2, 10am-9.30pm; RMB80. chi K11 Art Space. See event listing.
Ongoing: New Menu at Connoisseur
One of Guangzhou’s finest steakhouses, The Connoisseur at LN Garden Hotel recently debuted its new summer menu to the delight of local gastronomists. The hotel’s seasoned executive chef, Robert Conaway, presents the most iconic culinary specialties from his hometown – San Diego, California. Menu highlights include succulent Canadian scallops with lemongrass foam and kaffir lime meringue, beef carpaccio, baked oysters with king crab meat, smoked and slow-cooked Wagyu tri-tip and American Black Angus boneless short ribs. Try these dishes and more this summer at one of Guangzhou’s most elegant fine dining establishments: The Connoisseur.
Daily ongoing, business lunch: noon-2.30pm (Mon-Fri), dinner: 6-10.30pm (Tue-Sat). The Connoisseur (LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Ongoing: Italian Semi-buffet
Alfresco's Italian semi-buffet allows diners to enjoy a limitless supply of antipasti and desserts. There’s also a daily special, homemade soup served on rotation. For main courses, choose from a wide range of edibles, including fish, duck, lamb and pasta dishes. The surf and turf - Australian lobster tail gratin with mushroom crusted black Angus beef – is not to be missed. Call 8916 3568 to place a reservation.
Daily ongoing, 6-10pm; RMB268 plus service charges and tax. Alfresco (Langham Place, Guangzhou). See event listing.
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