That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Shenzhen:
Feb 2: Huang Mengla's Homage to Bernstein
Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth with violinist Huang Mengla, staging ‘Serenade After Plato’s Symposium’ with Yang Yang conducting. The orchestra will also perform Brahms’ ‘Symphony No. 1 in C Minor.’
Feb 2, 8pm; RMB50-680. Shenzhen Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Feb 3: Operation Dorothy: The Electric Fabulous Drinking Race
Bionic Brew organizes a poker run to put your beer-drinking skills to the test, in a fun and slightly competitive event for charity. Down seven brews in seven bars, ending at Magma/Dolores Park, with three grand prizes and specials for all participants. A portion of proceeds will be donated to a local LGBT charity. Follow official WeChat ‘百优精酿 BionicBrew’ for more details.
Feb 3, 5pm; RMB200 presale, RMB225 door. Bionic Brew. See event listing.
Feb 3: SIS 2nd Annual Discover China
Shekou International School invites Shenzhen families to join in the fun of their second annual day of cultural discovery. Learn about Chinese culture and feast on Chinese delicacies while enjoying games and performances on a special day honoring our host country. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Feb 3, 12-3pm. Shekou International School. See event listing.
Feb 3: Oil Club Presents Jacques Greene
Quebec’s 24-year-old EDM producer cultivates a bit of mystery about himself, even as he rises up to work alongside Azealia Banks and play festivals like MUTEK Sonar and Bloc Weekender. Raised on R&B but now embracing world house and melodic techno, the inventive M. Greene visits Shenzhen as part of his six-nation winter tour, with support from TYOMA, Tedman and Tayta.
Feb 3, 10pm; RMB60 presale, RMB90 door. Oil Club. See event listing.
Feb 5: Super Bowl LII
Celebrate the big game with six breakfast items for RMB98 and discounts on Bloody Marys at George & Dragon. Plus, join a game of Super Bowl squares, at RMB100 a square, for a shot at cash prizes of up to RMB10,000. Limited squares available; contact 159 8794 9007 or 2669 8564 to reserve your spot. For more places to watch the game in Shenzhen, see our Super Bowl LII guide.
Feb 5, 7am-12pm; free entry. George & Dragon. See event listing.
Feb 9: Kris Kross Amsterdam
The three-man DJ collective, named in honor of the ’90s rap duo, bring their Dutch sound to the late night hours of bbR’s Club Night. With an eclectic mix of R&B, hip hop, trap and house from across the eras, the trio have sold out the biggest clubs in Amsterdam. Now they bring their interactive performance to our humble city.
Feb 9, 3am; Club bbR. See event listing.
Feb 9: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine presents Laputa – Castle in the Sky
One of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe delights with this multimedia concert featuring songs from Studio Ghibli animated classics – including the eponymous Laputa: Castle in the Sky, as well as Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. Fans and families won’t want to miss this entertaining night with some of our favorite characters.
Feb 9, 8pm; RMB280-680. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
Feb 10: Singles Party
During this time of romance, Crafty Events is putting together a world of entertainment for singles in Shenzhen. You don’t need to be unattached to attend, but guests will assume you are and might cover you in romantic sticky notes or ‘peg’ you while enjoying Love Potion cocktails. Blind date games and best dressed competitions let everyone have a bit of fun and revel in their uncommitted status.
Feb 10, 8pm-1am; RMB80 early bird RMB100 after Feb 5 (includes four drinks). Coka Family. See event listing. Tickets.
Feb 10-11: Hapkido Seminar by Great Grand Master Choi
The Hapkido Association of China hosts Great Grand Master Choi, 9th Degree Black Belt with the International Hapkido Federation and 8th Degree Black Belt in the Sword Art of Korean Gumdo. This is a class for both beginners as well as advanced students in Hapkido. Taekwondo students, as well as other martial arts practitioners, are welcome.
Feb 10-Feb 11, 10am. Wutong Mountain. See event listing.
Feb 15: D-Stroyer
The Brazilian beat boy is back, spinning and remixing the anthems that won him a worldwide following. Pushing beyond EDM and his home country’s bass, D-Stroyer lights up the crowd with a hardstyle sound and high-energy antics that has fans cheering for more.
Feb 15. Club bbR. See event listing.
Feb 20: Borderline
Borderline is an eclectic rock band formed in 2013 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The band consists of a singer (blues, soul), a bass player, a guitarist and a drummer. The acoustic album Across the Rainbow was released in May 2017. Head up to the Mission Hills section of Longhua New District to catch them on their global tour to promote the album.
Feb 20, 8-10pm. Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen. See event listing.
Through Feb 28: The Wisdom of Achieving Inner Peace
Find your inner calm as you contemplate more than 100 ancient Guanyin statues and paintings, on loan from Beijing’s Capital Museum. Perched on her lotus and wearing flowing robes, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion beams with a serenity that has endured through the ages. Visit for a peek at early porcelain of the Song and Yuan dynasties, tracing the connections from the icon’s journey through India and Nepal.
Tue-Sun through Feb 28, 10am-6pm. Shenzhen Museum. See event listing.
Ongoing: Eating Design
Savor a visit to Marije Vogelzang’s first solo exhibition in China as she explores the power of food to shape every aspect of our existence. “Food will enter our stomachs,” she explains, “but it will also activate our brains and evoke intense memories and emotions.” In 14 videos, design works, and interactive installations (like a ‘Pasta Sauna’), she invites you to stimulate your senses and arouse a new awareness of how deeply food penetrates our lives.
Tue-Sun through Mar 4, 10am-5.30pm. OCT Art & Design Gallery. See event listing.
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