That's Suzhou picks the best things to do in the city each month.
All Month Long: The Beauty from Finite to Infinite
Featuring the newest creations of contemporary artist/painter Zhu Yuze, this exhibition showcases his signature style of blending Chinese and Western-style oil painting to showcase the harmony between life and nature.
Through Sunday, May 6. Suzhou Museum, see event listing. Visit szmuseum.com for more info.
All Month Long: Zhou Haiyun’s Embroidery Exhibition
A tradition of Suzhou since the Song dynasty, many modern day embroiderers based in small towns near Taihu dedicate their lives to preserve this age-old craft. Suzhou born craftswoman Zhou Haiyun, who has more than 40 years of experience in this field and is known for her depiction of local sceneries with embroidery, will be showcasing her work at the Suzhou Museum.
Through Sunday, May 20. Suzhou Museum, see event listing. Visit szmuseum.com for more info.
Wednesdays: Senoritas Night Out
It's senoritas night out every Wednesday at Hemingway! Ladies get a free welcome drink (fruity rum punch) from 9pm to midnight. Book a table before 7pm to receive a free pitcher of fruity rum for the whole squad. All night long, there will also be drink specials on a selction of drinks, including wine, beer and punch. There will be also salsa dancing to ensure it's a fun evening for all.
Wednesdays, 9pm-late. Hemingway Lounge & Terrace, see event listing.
Thursdays: Roses Are Red Wine Promotion
Every Thursday, Volcity Wine Lounge will be pouring their excellent rose wines by the glass. Your first two glasses are half price between 1pm and 8pm. Enjoy a drink out on the patio or in the garden as the weather heats up. Snacks will also be provided.
Thursdays, 1-8pm. Volcity Wine Lounge, see event listing.
Apr 4: Flight Night
Every Wednesday night at Volcity Wine Lounge, enjoy a special wine tasting. For just RMB150 per person, each flight will include three glasses of select high-end wines. Other wines not included in the flight will be 20 percent off from 7-9pm (including glasses and bottles). Snacks will also be provided throughout the evening.
Wednesdays. Volcity Wine Lounge, see event listing.
Apr 4-5: Jacko Chang
Shake it up with Jacko Chang at this Woobar takeover. Learn how to make your own drinks with this master class. The Diageo reserve world class Taiwan champion will teach you how to put your own spin on the classics. Hot spots and table reservations are required.
Fri-Sat April 6-7, 2-3.30pm (Friday), 8.30pm-midnight (Saturday). W Suzhou, see event listing.
Apr 6: Birth of the 7th Art
Chris Classic Movie Club presents the Birth of the 7th Art movie class, screening and exhibition. Start with a two-part class, followed by HD screenings of the first movies shot by Louis Lumiere operators around the world between 1895-1905, including the first motion pictures of London. Afterwards, check out the unique exhibition feature rare artifacts from early cinema.
Fri Apr 6, 7pm; free entry. The Bookworm, see event listing.
Apr 13: Lawrence Ku Trio
Renowned Chinese-American guitarist Lawrence Ku, who performs regularly alongside some of the biggest names in music including Karen Mok and Li Ronghao, will be performing in Suzhou for one night with famous Taiwanese bassist Michael Ning and drummer John Thomas. Expect plenty of chemistry as the trio rocks the stage with their instruments.
Friday, April 13, 7.30pm. RMB50-180. 2075 Renmin Lu (www.szpcc.cm)
Apr 14: Workplace Wellbeing Summit
SKEMA Business School is excited to invite you to its second Workplace Wellbeing Summit organized by the SKEMA Happiness Association. This workshop will cover important career tips such as how to network effectively, boost your self-confidence and develop a more positive psychology. The speakers and workshop leaders are entrepreneurs, professors and other business professionals from all over the world working in both local and multinational companies. Registration deadline is April 11, click here to sign up. Price includes food, drinks, activities and speeches.
Sat Apr 14, 2-7.30pm; RMB45-90. SKEMA Business School, see event listing.
Apr 14: Suzhou Cultural Heritage Workshop
Join this great opportunity for in-depth understanding of Suzhou's intangible cultural heritage. In collaboration with Ctrip and the Suzhou Tourism Bureau, the workshop will introduce Suzhou's history and culture, including a tea ceremony performance, oil-paper umbrella hand painting lesson, silk scarf hand tie-dye lesson, circular fan water extension painting lesson and more.
Saturday, April 14, 2pm. RSVP via That's Shanghai WeChat. Camelia Restaurant (Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai)
Apr 20: InterNations April Event
Join InterNations' longstanding monthly networking event at Novotel Suzhou SIP and meet fellow expats in the city in a relaxed environment over delicious food from the BBQ buffet and free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks. Thereís even an afterparty at Hemingway Terrace & Lounge for those who want to party all night long.
Friday, April 20, 7.30pm. RMB160 for albatross members / RMB210 for basic members / RMB230 at the door. Novotel Suzhou SIP, see event listing (www.internations.org)
Apr 20: Martin Stadtfeld Piano Recital
Since winning the 2002 International Bach Competition, 37-year-old German pianist Martin Stadtfeld has established himself as one of the world's most prominent interpreters of classical music. After performing with renowned orchestras in Europe, Japan, Korea and the US, Stadtfeld will pay homage to great composers like Bach, Schubert and show off his own musical creations in this concert.
Friday, April 20, 7.30pm. RMB80-480. Suzhou Culture & Arts Center, see event listing. Visit www.sscac.com.cn for more info.
Apr 20-22: Powwow Theatre Take 5
Suzhou's first nonprofit local theatre, Powwow Theatre, returns to the Locke Pub stage this month with Take 5. Enter into a world of power, struggle, gritty humor and a roller coaster of emotions with a series of original plays and films from Powwow's diverse team of writers, actors and directors. Click here for tickets and previews of each film and play.
Fri-Sat Apr 20-22, 6.30pm, Sun 3pm; RMB50. Locke Pub, see event listing.
Apr 29: Suzhou That Beat
Tickets are now on sale for Suzhou That Beat, an open air music festival featuring the city's best lineup of live bands, international food and beverage stalls and fun activities for all ages. Early bird prices available through April 8, with family packages available. Plus, purchase your early bird tickets now for the chance to win an overnight suite stay at the W Hotel Suzhou (worth RMB18,000). Get your tickets here.
Sun Apr 29, noon-9pm; RMB50-300 (early bird), RMB80-380 (standard). Suzhou Singapore International School, see event listing.
Apr 30: Philharmonix – The Vienna Berlin Music Club
Putting a contemporary spin on classical music, the dynamic seven-piece ensemble is comprised of members of the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic and covers a vast music repertoire from Sting to Johannes Brahms.
Monday, April 30, 7.30pm. RMB100-580. Suzhou Culture & Arts Center, see event listing. Visit www.sscac.com.cn for more info.
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