October 21: The Amon Quartet
Since formed in 1998 by four Belgian musicians, the Amon Quartet has strived to involve various art forms in their projects. Playing alongside comedians, at poetry recitals and dances, the spontaneous group is famous for its interpretation of well known movie scores, including those from Amélie, Schindler’s List, Titanic, 007 and more.
Cost: RMB80-280
When: 8pm
Where: Experimental Theater, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
October 22: Merchants & Co. trivia at Hooley's 
Register your team of four to five people before 8pm to enjoy some mind-bending trivia. Possible rounds include current events, history, general knowledge, geography and pop culture, among others. This week's trivia will also include a connection and photo round.
Prizes for the top three teams and live music afterwards with The Vibe starting at 10pm.
Arrive early to guarantee you get a table.
***This is an ongoing weekly event***
Cost: Free
When: 8.30-10pm
Where: No. 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101 (3886 2675)
October 23: World Service Project
Led by pianist and composer Dave Morecroft, WSP’s music speaks through the dark, building playful passages that wind through dissonance and create complex rhythms or humorous outcomes. Other times, the songs draw upon the language of 20th century classical composers, layered over boisterous grooves more commonly found in albums by heavy rock artists.
Cost: RMB80 presale, RMB100 on site
When: 8.30pm-10.30pm
Where: T:Union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)
October 24: Born in Guangzhou – Erika Li, Eaven Chan and Chang Shilei
A Shanghai Conservatory graduate, Erika Li’s childhood was filled with classical music, which greatly influenced her musical foundation. Skilled at remixing Western and Eastern classics, Li also focuses on fusing traditional and contemporary elements. Eaven Chan, a great interpreter of African music, soul, funk and hip-hop, has pursued her musical career for over a decade. Professional singer, music producer and songwriter Chang Shilei is famous for composing ‘You and Me’, a song performed by Sarah Brightman and Chinese singer Liu Huan at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Their brilliant performance will kick off the jazz fest this autumn in Guangzhou.
Cost: RMB80-280
When: 3pm
Where: Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)
October 24: Vampires of the Night at Marmalade
Get creepy to the beats of DJ Mo and DJ Violent while enjoying dance shows, a singing performance and freaks on stilts (unclear what this means, but it's sure to be entertaining).
Sip on a special 'blood' cocktail as a welcome drink and also receive a vampire gift (you can be confident this gift won't be garlic).
Cost: Free
When: 9pm-late
Where: Direct at Bell Tower, 3rd floor, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan 广东佛山禅城区岭南天地第二期 Club Marmalade(钟楼前) (133 9223 6374)
October 24: Victor Wooten, King of the Bass
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Five-time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten started playing at nightclubs and theaters with his brothers at the age of five in Tennessee, sharing the stage with many well-known artists before graduating from high school. Wooten is an American bass master, composer, author and producer, who was awarded Bass Player of the Year three times in a row by Bass Player magazine and was named one of the greatest bass players of all time by Rolling Stone.
Cost: RMB80-880
When: 8pm
Where: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)
October 25: Community Yard Sale at Revolucion Cocktail
Linwards (a wellness solutions company) is sponsoring Revolucion's first community yard sale. Vendors have already been selected and all items for sale will be under RMB300.
Linwards will also be providing fresh fruit and vegetable juices on site.
Cost: Free
When: 11am-4pm
Where: 9 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号 (3802 9960)
October 25: Dee Dee Bridgewater
American jazz singer and songwriter Dee Dee Bridgewater is a three-time Grammy Award-winner, the host of NPR radio show ‘Jazzset with Dee Dee Bridgewater’, as well as the UN ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization. She was the lead vocalist for a band led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis and has sang on Broadway, where her talent was well received and won her a Tony Award. Come to Xinghai Concert Hall this month for an enthralling performance by this established vocalist.
Cost: RMB80-880
When: 8pm
Where: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)
October 25: That's PRD Zombie Procession Halloween Party
Organized in partnership with The Happy Monk, this Halloween event is not to be missed.
Dress up in your spookiest costume and prepare for a night of fun and memorable activities, including a Halloween scavenger hunt, a treasure chest game and a beer relay. Prizes include 100 bottles of Corona (that's right - 100 bottles of beer), a one night stay at the Guangzhou Marriot Hotel Tianhe and vouchers to The Happy Monk, among other great prizes. As always, there will be a lucky draw.
Festivities kick off at The Happy Monk on Xingsheng Lu at 8pm and will wrap-up at The Happy Monk in Happy Valley (the scavenger hunt ends at the later location).
This event is expected to sell out fast (only 50 spots available), so get your tickets ASAP! Purchase your ticket by messaging 'Happy Monk' to our official WeChat (ID: Thats_PRD) and include your name, phone number and how many tickets you want. Alternatively, reserve your place by phone by calling: 020 8358 6125 (ext. 828).
Cost: RMB120 (includes one bottle of Corona)
When: 8-11.30pm
Where: The Happy Monk Xingsheng Lu - Unit 109, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路7号109单元; The Happy Monk Happy Valley - Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城马场路36号太阳新天地户外广场 (3832 5317)
October 26: Made in Canada – Yannick Rieu Sax Quartet
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Yannick Rieu was named one of the 20 most talented saxophone players in the world by Down Beat magazine. Exotic elements and unique instruments have enriched his music. Since 2006, Rieu has prioritized playing for Chinese audiences, joining in the Shanghai Fuxing International Jazz Festival and other events around the country. His passion and curiosity about Chinese music even drove him to collect folk songs in Yunnan to help broaden and enhance his style.
Cost: RMB80-380
When: 8pm
Where: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)
October 27: Made in Canada - Yves Léveillé Quintet
Montreal-based pianist and composer Yves Léveillé is devoted to producing and presenting contemporary jazz performances. He is respected for his compositions, arrangements, as well as numerous collaborations with some of today’s most important jazz musicians. A prolific jazzman, Léveillé released Essence de bois, an album featuring woodwind instruments, which won acclaim worldwide. The concert will feature a quintet performance of Yves Léveillé (piano), Roberto Murray (saxophone), Bernard Daigle (clarinet), Adrain Vedady (bass) and Alain Bastien (drums).
Cost: RMB80-380
When: 8pm
Where: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)
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