What's up Shenzhen: August 12-18

August 12: Kiryu

Formed in 2007, Kiryu is a visual kei band from Tokyo. The group mixes calming and relaxing music inspired by ancient Japanese culture with heavy metal. They’re known for their brilliantly colored, visually stunning outfits.

Cost: RMB250 presale, RMB300 at the door

When: 6.30pm

Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北 (8633 7602)

August 14: Knabenchor Hannover

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The Knabenchor Hannover is a boys’ choir founded in 1950 by Heinz Hennig. Hennig conducted the group until the end of 2001, leading the choir to become one of the first to produce historically informed performances. Internationally acclaimed, they have performed at festivals both in Germany and abroad. Knabenchor Hannover has recorded regularly and gets much radio play (for a choir) back in Deutschland.

Cost: RMB80-1,200

When: 8pm

Where: Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2016号深圳音乐厅 (8284 1888)

August 14-16: Mission Hills' Slide the City 

Last month, Mission Hills (MH) Centreville held a press conference for Mission Hills Shenzhen’s Slide the City event. To celebrate the grand opening of MH Mall in September, the company is bringing this popular water event to Shenzhen.

Officially authorized by the US Slide the City brand, this event will help beat the heat this weekend.

In addition to the 300-meter long Slip’ N Slide-style slides, MH Mall will hold a carnival with live music performances, food, drinks, cultural and creative markets and games booths.

Cost: RMB120-380

When: August 14-16, 9.30am-10.30pm

Where: MH Mall, conjunction of Minkang Lu and Huanan Lu, Longhua New District 龙华新区民康路与华南路交汇处观澜湖新城

August 15: The Bedstars

Six years after The Bedstars formed, they finished their first album, Wet Heart & Dry Vomit, and yes, that was the best name they had after six years of mulling it over. They write 70s-inspired rock music and just began their China tour this July. Their hometown shows in Beijing have been known to get raucous. Expect lots of beer and possibly broken instruments at the Shenzhen show.

Cost: RMB50 presale, RMB60 at the door

When: 9pm

Where: Brown Sugar Jar, 1/F, Bldg 2, Huangguan Technology Park, Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District 福田区车公庙泰然九路皇冠科技园2栋1楼 红糖罐空间 (2541 6110)

August 15: Big Lebowski Night

This Saturday, celebrate one of the greatest cult films of all time - The Big Lebowski - at Frankie's Nanshan. There will be cheap White Russians, house wine, a Wii bowling tournament and free shots for guests that show up in costume (think bowling shirts, bath robes and nihilist outfits). 

Cost: Free

When: 9.30pm-late 

Where: 33-34 Guihua Yuan Garden, Fenghuang Dao, Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone 深圳市福田保税区桂花路凤凰道桂花苑花园3栋一层33-34号铺 (0755-8257 2376)

August 16: Yishi Band

The Yishi Band formed in 2010, making music sung in local Sichuan dialects. The group ties together reggae, blues, ska, jazz, folk, local opera and dragon boat tunes. Yishi’s performances always have diverse themes and make for unique experiences.

Cost: RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door

When: 7.30pm

Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北 (8633 7602)