That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best of the weekend:

Wednesday and Friday: Small Group Boxing Classes

Every Wed and Fri, RMB180. Lazy Laowai.

Sat, Sep 25: SZ Newcomer Event

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Sat Sep 25, 2-4pm; free entry. Vista-SK Medical Center. Scan to RSVP.

Sat, Sep 25: Shenzhen’s English Playback Theatre

A feast of playback theatre. Another night of listening, connecting, healing. The audiences and actors join forces to embark the journey of all kinds of emotions and memories. Through story sharing, the deep secrets unlock, feeling consoled. At the end of the day, we’re all humans longing for love, respect and connections.  Through others’ stories, we see ourselves, our desire, our fear, our expectations. 

You have a story to share, actually, you have many many stories to share. Let us hear from you, your unique ideas and your unique view, through this, we connect and we... we become better. 

Sat Sep 25, 8pm; RMB80-100. 5/F, Loft B, Town of UpperHills, Huanggang Rd, Futian District. Tickets.

Sat, Sep 25: CCS Clothesline Project

Calling the Shenzhen community for an afternoon to be a part of the Clothesline Project. Bring an old T-shirt and paint words of encouragement to stand in solidarity with those affected by violence and trauma.

Sat Sep 25, 2-5pm; RMB50. I See. Scan to join. 

Sat, Sep 25: Awakening Meditation 

Sat Sep 25, 7.30-9pm; RMB88. Chegongmiao Exit C. Scan the QR code on poster for more info.

Sat, Sep 25: End of Summer After Party

Sat Sep 25, 8pm-2am; RMB350. Baia Burger Concept. 

Sat, Sep 25: Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors is a Futian whisky and cigar bar that is having their opening party this weekend. There will be live swing and jazz music, plus welcome and discounted drinks all night. 

Sat Sep 25, 8pm-late; free entry. Smoke & Mirrors.

Sat, Sep 25: Monthly Chilavy @C1C 

There will be live music, DJs, zumba, games, beer pong and more. 

Sat Sep 25, 2-7pm; RMB130. C1C. 

Sat, Sep 25: Russian Disco Party 

Saturday night Russian disco party at Drip Lab! There will be good vibes of old Russian and international songs we all know and love. 

Sat Sep 25, 8pm-late; free entry. Drip Lab.

Sat, Sep 25: Silent Disco Yoga

Sat Sep 25, 7-8.30pm; RMB98. 4/F MixC. Scan the QR code on poster to register. 

Sun, Sep 26: Drink and Draft 

Sun Sep 26, 7pm; free entry. ET Brewery.

Looking Ahead

Mon, Sep 28: Movie Night @ Salt & Talk

The first three (30-40 minute) episodes of the hit Disney+ series Loki will be shown back-to-back. Happy hour starts at 8pm.

Every other Monday, 8.30pm; free entry. Salt & Talk.

Wed, Sep 29: Book Exchange Library

You are welcome to drop by anytime and do a quick book run, or you can spend some time with us reading, chatting, and all that fun stuff we do. But, face masks must be on all the time, this is one of the two conditions the venue has asked of us and all participants. The other one is that we shall not have a big group of people sitting in close proximity to each other. So, please keep this in mind and do forgive us for any inconvenience such conditions may cause.

Wed Sep 29 8.30pm; free entry. Shuiwei Community Service Center.

[Cover image via Couch Potatoes]