That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
August 23: Taco Tuesday at Tristan’s Calmex Restaurant and Bar
Guangzhou’s premier taco/burrito eatery does it big every Tuesday evening with Taco Tuesdays! Enjoy all-you-can-eat chicken, pork or vegetarian tacos for the bargain price of RMB50.
August 23, 5pm-late. Tristan’s Calmex Restaurant and Bar. See event listing.
August 25: Boni Pueri
One of the most celebrated ensembles in Europe, Boni Pueri (also known as the Czech Boys Choir), has toured three continents, giving thousands of concerts. Many a famous concert hall and music festival have hosted the prestigious group, which frequently performs with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as eminent artists like Spanish tenor Jose Carreras and American jazz musician Bobby McFerrin. The Czech Boys Choir will grace Guangzhou this August with a spellbinding concert. Reserve your place today!
August 25, 8pm; RMB80-1,299. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
August 25: Happy Thursday at Happy Monk
On August 25, from 6.30-8.30pm, The Happy Monk Jianwu will be transformed into a serene jungle ecosystem, allowing guests to unleash their inner Tarzan while enjoying complementary snacks and drinks. As always, there will be a fantastic lucky draw, offering guests the chance to leave with not just ‘the bare necessities,’ but possibly a really cool prize!
August 25, 6.30pm; free entry. Happy Monk (Jianshe Wu Malu). See event listing.
August 25: Trivia at Hooley’s
Every Thursday evening, Hooley's presents a night of trivia. Head over to indulge in a wide range of questions and prizes for the top three teams! Hang around after to enjoy live music.
August 25, 8.30pm; free entry. Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. See event listing.
August 28: Sophie Zelmani
With her first self-titled debut album, Sophie Zelmani, a Swedish singer and songwriter, won the Best Newcomer Award at the Sweden Grammy Awards in 1996. Zelmani has no ambition to become internationally famous, yet her songs have been featured in TV series such as Dawson’s Creek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, My Best Friend’s Wedding and Independence Day. Revered Chinese singer Wong Faye later covered her song ‘Going Home’ in the Mandarin version, ‘Passenger.’ For 21 years, Zelmani has been singing from her heart, releasing 10 albums to enthusiastic fans all over the world. If you dig the style of Jack Johnson, Keren Ann or Suzanne Vega, you will not want to miss Zelmani live.
August 28, 8pm; RMB100-380. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing.
August 28: The Wizard and Master by Rein Rannap
Hailing from Estonia, pianist and composer Rein Rannap was raised in a family of professional musicians. Beginning as a classical pianist, Rannap taught himself to compose and later acquired a doctoral degree in musical composition from the University of Southern California. Composing everything from symphonic and chamber to choral and band music for short films and theaters, Rannap has performed throughout Europe, North America, Australia and China. Enjoy this Estonian musician’s audacious works while he’s in Guangzhou!
August 28, 3pm; RMB180. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
August 28: 10 Minutes – What Difference I’m making in Guangzhou
This Thursday’s 10 Minutes event will feature informative presentations by three interesting individuals: an engineer, who worked behind the scenes at Guangzhou’s BRT; head of Greenovation Hub Guangzhou, who focuses on drinking water safety; and the project officer at Yu Foundation, which supports projects and incubates NGO startups.
August 28, 2.30-5pm. RMB60 including drinks and snacks. Art23 Contemporary Art Gallery. See event listing.
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