That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best of the week:
Tue-Wed, Mar 19-20: Pecha Kucha Night – Shenzhen Creative Week
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This month, Pecha Kucha are coming back with a bang – introducing the PechaKucha Night – Shenzhen Creative Week, their biggest event ever! Prepare yourself for a glut of creativity at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on March 19 and 20, where 40 speakers from all walks of life will share the ideas behind their amazing art and design.
Tue-Wed Mar 19-20, sessions at 10.30am, 3pm, 7pm (Tue) and 10.30am, 3pm (Wed); RMB200 at the door. Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. See event listing.
Thu, Mar 21: Allianz Explorer Series - Urban Air Mobility
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It’s up to us to create and explore new horizons, pioneering advances in technology and cultivating curious minds to think of innovative solutions to real-world problems, inevitably shaping our future. Allianz is in tune with this way of thinking, which is why the German-based Fortune 500 Company is calling on the bright and creative minds of entrepreneurs, startup professionals, senior corporate executives and investors, among other interested individuals, to share their ideas on what the future of urban air mobility will look like. Allianz will host their world-famous Global Explorer Program in Shenzhen on Thursday, March 21.
Thu Mar 21, 6.30pm; RMB180. Kong Lab. See event listing. Tickets.
Thu, Mar 21: Compassion X Design Talk
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Design is never isolated but rather closely bound up within each era. The concepts of designers resemble the seeds of kindness that only flower in nutritious soil. During this creative week, the folks at Design Society will gather some central forces from Switzerland design, as well as other regions to discuss the coexistence of design and its environment.
Thu Mar 21, 4.30pm; free entry. Sea World Culture and Arts Center. See event listing. RSVP by sending ‘your name, company name and position’ to shanghai@prohelvetia.cn.
Tue-Sun, Mar 22-April 28: Sean Lee Solo Exhibition
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This is Lee’s first solo exhibition, which features his most recent creations since 2018. Sean Lee, born in Daqing City in 1983, graduated from the department of comprehensive painting in Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in 2006, and now lives and works in Chengdu. His ebullient paintings create disorder in order, and, in a way, shine a light on our own human need to clarity.
Tue-Sun Mar 22-April 28, 10am-7pm; free entry. Great Art Space. See event listing.
Sat, Mar 23: Kidz With Hearts Mini Olympics
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Kids from 5-11 years old from across Shenzhen will represent their home countries in a variety of sporting activities while raising money to help impoverished children in China reach for a better tomorrow. Kids will receive a T-shirt, medal and goodie bag as part of the registration package.
Sat Mar 23, 8am. RMB230. Shen Wai International School. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat, Mar 23: TEDxYouth@SWIS
The theme of the First TEDX event at SWIS is ‘Glass Ceilings: Breaking Norms’ and revolves around breaking the stereotypes and coming up with something valuable and inspiring. Some of the major ideas discussed will include the impact of popular culture on the food choices people make and its impact on ecosystem, robotics and gene technology and lesser-known fields.
Sat Mar 23, 11am; RMB90 early bird. Shen Wai International School. See event listing. See event listing for more information on how to buy your tickets.
Sat, Mar 23: Kode9 & Kabuki
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Building on a spate of fantastic bass performances in the underground electronic venue, Oil bring Scottish dubstep maestro Kode9, as well as jungle and UK bass artist Kabuki to Shenzhen this weekend. These two are considered to have helped forge the way forward for their respective genres over the years, and will be joined by China-based artists 3asic, Daniel Power (of Unchained) and Kelvin T (of Absurd Trax). Don't miss this one.
Sat Mar 23, 10pm. RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. Oil. See event listing. Tickets.
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Sat, Mar 16: Rooftop Party - ’80s, ’90s, ’00s
PandoraParties are back and bringing this fantastic rooftop party, complete with a call to action for attendees to pick and dress up in attire that suits their favorite decade of the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s. While it's hard to pick just one, attendees are in with a chance to win a prize for the best costume of the night, while drink prices on the evening are startlingly good value, with each ticket holder getting three free drinks.
Sat Mar 16, 9pm; RMB98 super early bird, RMB128 early bird, RMB158 advance, RMB188 at the door. Hongling North Station. See event listing. For tickets add WeChat ID: PANDORAPARTIES.
Sun, Mar 24: Holi Party: Festival of Colors
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The festival of colors comes to Longgang District this weekend, in celebration of the Indian festival Holi. This annual holiday welcomes the arrival of spring and has spread around the world because of the overwhelmingly good vibes that it represents. Bring friends, family and loved ones to join in the fun, or go alone and meet new friends.
Sun Mar 24, 11am; RMB150. Zhi Niu Sports Ecological Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Sun, Mar 24: Trivia at King’s Bar
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Head out to Bao'an and King’s Bar this Sunday evening for a bit of fun before you have to get back into the daily grind on Monday. With a trivia night every Sunday evening at 9pm and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, you have no excuse for missing this one. Grab your cleverest mates and go.
Sun Mar 24, 9pm; free entry. King’s Bar. See event listing.
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[Cover image via Pixabay, 247 Tickets, Allianz, Riptide锐态/WeChat, Pixabay]
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