That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
May 9: Sound Fountain at B10 Live
On guitar, bass and drums, the trio behind Sound Fountain explore surprising musical landscapes that rollick from jazz through rock, world, new classical and free improvisation. With Dublin-born Christy Doran at the heart, the three musicians blend “haunting melodies, catchy grooves, spherical moods and abstract musical textures” to create a cascade of music that is far more than the sum of its parts.
May 9, 8pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
May 11: Women in Business Forum
More than 200 women gather each year for this flagship event from the British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong. With a theme of #PressforProgress, the forum hopes to establish a platform for women to inspire each other and exchange information in support of one another. Six inspirational speakers – Kirsten Molyneux, Marianne Caroline Hughes, Diana Lu, Catty Ren, Penny Chen and Xi Gu – will share their experiences in their respective fields, ranging from technology to investment to entrepreneurship.
May 11, 1.30-5.30pm; RMB100-200. Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. See event listing. Tickets.
May 11: Mettāsonic Album Release
Did you know that Shenzhen has a drum & bass record label? Born out of Fresh, which has been promoting DNB in town since 2008, Mettāsonic is one year old and releasing its second compilation at Oil on May 11. It'll feature live sets and producers from Taipei, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with a beatmaker workshop before the event. Follow 'muzikbox' on WeChat for more info.
May 11, 9pm-5am; RMB50 early bird, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Oil Club. See event listing. Tickets.
May 12: Chili Cookoff 2018
McCawley's Sea World location hosts their Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday May 12 starting at noon. Fiery or smoky? Beans or just meat? Seven competing visions of the Tex-Mex classic vie for your vote before the 3pm award announcement. Lay down RMB100 to taste them all, plus a free drink and all the chips and cornbread you need to quench the heat. Plus every guest could win one of the great lucky draw prizes.
May 12, 12pm; RMB100. McCawley's Irish Pub Shekou. See event listing. Tickets.
May 12: ISZAF Call and Response Art Exhibition
Catch the last day of an exhibition by local art group ISZAF this Saturday afternoon. The selected work was produced during one of the group's 'call and response' challenges, which prompted Shenzhen artists to create art in response to each another over two months. For more about ISZAF, visit their official site.
May 12, 1-5pm; free entry. Jardin Orange. See event listing.
May 12: ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Gifted young Chinese-American pianist Claire Huangci has emerged from child prodigy status to a “radiant virtuosity.” She joins the renowned Vienna RSO for a concert of Schubert’s Great Symphony (No. 9), Kabalewskij’s Fantasia and Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture, with Cornelius Meister conducting.
May 12, 8pm; RMB380-1,880. Shenzhen Poly Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
May 12: Rainbow does Eurovision
Shenzhen’s newest LGBT party night, Rainbow Movement, rocks out at Fade Bar ahead of the Eurovision finals. You don’t have to dress as your favorite competitors, but it’s strongly recommended. Expect RMB100-for-four drink specials and plenty of new friends to dance along to the hits till late in the night. Scan the QR code in the flyer to purchase tickets.
May 12, 9pm; RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Fade Bar. See event listing.
May 12: Joshua Radin at B10 Live
Even if he never intended to become a live performer, after Joshua Radin’s first song 'Winter' was featured on an episode of Scrubs, popular acclaim drove him to a record deal and countless world tours. Now, a half million record sales later, Radin has seen his songs featured in more than 150 different films, commercials and TV shows. He tours China in support of last year’s album, The Fall, which was the first produced by himself.
May 12, 8pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
May 12: Mark Ursa at BOA Club
Belgian house DJ Mark Ursa began his career in Ibiza and never looked back. Since then, he's spent his time playing both clubs and festivals in Spain and Brazil, with the occasional short stint in China. Check out his spinning style this weekend at new club BOA. Plus, book in advance online and you'll get free entry and two drinks.
May 12, 10pm; free if you RSVP, RMB150 door (includes two drinks). BOA. See event listing. RSVP.
May 13: Mother's Day Specials at George & Dragon
This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there's no better way to pamper the most important woman in your life than to treat her to hunks of barbequed beef, lamb or whole roast pig, accompanied by sides. And, of course, discounted margaritas (RMB38). For more Mother's Day deals and events going on around the city, click here.
May 13, 12-10pm; free entry. George & Dragon. See event listing.
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