May 27: Maksim Mrvica Piano Recital (pictured above)
Born in Croatia in 1975, Maksim Mrvica started studying the piano when he was 9 and gave his first concert three years later. By using electro-acoustic devices, Mrvica brings new life to classical pieces. With nine albums, he’s one of the most famous pianists in his home country.
Cost: RMB280-1,080
When: 8pm
Where: Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 2106 Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道2106号 (400 610 3721)
May 30: Jump
Jump tells the hilarious story of a family of marital artists in Seoul. When thieves break in, they must defend their home with their combined fighting skills. Actors have no lines and rely on their taekwondo, acrobatic and dance movements to portray the narrative.
Cost: RMB100-480
When: 8pm
Where: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路深圳保利剧院 (8637 1698)
May 30: This Will Destroy You
This Will Destroy You writes instrumental post-rock music. They hail from San Marcos, Texas, and have played all over the world including a sold out China tour in 2013. Now, they will return to perform tracks off their new album, Another Language.
Cost: RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door
When: 8pm
Where: North Side of Bldg B10, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意园北区B10栋北侧 (8633 7602)
May 31: Egil Olsen
Norwegian singer-songwriter Egil Olsen composes humorous, naively honest songs. With his simple, sincere style and clean, beautiful voice, he’ll create a mellow evening – unless he turns into a werewolf, as in his music video.
Cost: RMB60 early birds, RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door
When: 8pm
Where: North side of Bldg B10, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意园北区B10栋北侧 (8633 7602)
May 31 - June 1: International Royal Circus Global Tour
Featuring exciting classic performances from five nations’ royal circuses, the International Royal Circus Global Tour employs a huge amount of professional performers. Expect a wonderful evening of thrilling and fabulous feats. Acts include horses, lions and magic shows, plus plenty of goofy clowns.
Cost: RMB200-500
When: 3pm (May 31), 7pm (June 1)
Where: Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, interchange of Haide San Dao and Keyuan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区海德三道与科苑大道交汇处 (8630 8888)
June 1: Mika
The curly-haired stud who told us to ‘Love Today’ and ‘Relax, Take it Easy’ is finally making his debut on the mainland. Lebanese-British singer-songwriter Mika Penniman is the musical mastermind behind Grammy-nominated Mika, whose upbeat melodies are often compared to the intensity and range of Freddie Mercury, Prince or the Scissor Sisters.
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Cost: RMB380 presale, RMB480 at the door
When: 7.30pm
Where: A8 Music Mansion, 1002 Keyuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山区科园路1002号A8音乐大厦2层
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