That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
January 17: Idea Exchange
About 11 years ago Matt Slack came to China and worked his way up the corporate ladder to be General Manager of LA-based trading company Bamko before their sale to a publicly traded company. But what inspired him to leave the executive life to start a pizza shop? This Tuesday, Matt Slack, CEO of The Pizza Factory, will discuss why “following your passion” isn't good advice, important decisions that were made when creating his new brand, and how The Pizza Factory grew to be Guangzhou's hottest pizza restaurant in only four months. Please arrive before 8pm to get your seat.
Jan 17, 8pm; RMB25 (free with a student card). Constellation Café. See event listing.
January 18 & 22: Capoeira Brasil
An organization with representatives all over the world, Capoeira Brasil practices, teaches and demonstrates the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. Under the auspices of the Hong Kong branch, Mekael Turner runs classes every Wednesday and Sunday at Guangzhou’s new TMT Gym beside the river in Liede. Turner, who also goes by his capoeira nickname ‘Jamaica,’ describes the sport as “like a conversation,” not just between the two bodies facing off against one another, but in the interaction of the different elements that make up the martial art, including playing an instrument called the berimbau and chanting in Portuguese.
Jan 18 &22, 8pm; RMB100/class. TMT Gym. See event listing.
January 20-21: Riverdance
A theatrical show of traditional Irish dance and music, the renowned Riverdance has been a global sensation for 21 years. Winning a Grammy and selling more than ten million copies, Riverdance has attracted celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and the Beckhams, as well as 114 heads of state. Buy your tickets now to see the “face of Irish dancing.”
Jan 20-21, 3pm/8pm; RMB180-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
January 21: Happy Monk Kingold Soft Opening
Winner of Best Restaurant of the Year at the That’s PRD’s 2016 Food and Drink Awards, The Happy Monk has just opened a new branch at Kingold Century in Zhujiang New Town and invites all Guangzhou foodies for its soft opening this Saturday night. Come over and check out what this brand-new venue has to offer.
Jan 21, 7-9pm. Happy Monk (Kingold Century).
January 21: Guangzhou Hash House Harriers
The Guangzhou Hash House Harriers – or ‘drinking club with a running problem’ – is all about meeting people, drinking loads of beer and staying fit. The team meets every Saturday at Mango Bar on Huanshi Dong Lu. You don’t have to be an excellent runner but do need to like adventure, the countryside and have a reasonable sense of humor. Oh, and there may be some initiations involved…
Jan 21, 1pm; RMB50. First-timers are required to purchase a starter kit at RMB70, apart from the fee. Mango Bar. See event listing.
January 21-February 5: Limoni New Year Menu
Gear up for Chinese New Year with a captivating influx of Italian flavors. A specially crafted family set is available to tantalize taste buds and Chef Andrea will present authentic Italian dishes to satisfy your cravings. With an extensive Italian wine cellar and a warm and casual ambience, Limoni brings a unique celebration infused with unmistakable Italian verve.
Jan 21-Feb 5, 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm; RMB228 for lunch, RMB288 for dinner (prices subject to 15 percent service charge). Limoni (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Until January 22: Da Vinci – The Genius
This exhibition, titled Da Vinci: The Genius, is a display of Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci’s exceptional intellectual and creative power as a painter, inventor, artist, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, musician and architect. Featuring 17 compelling themed areas to showcase da Vinci’s works and manuscripts, the exhibition offers visitors an unmatched look inside the mind of the ultimate Renaissance man who laid the groundwork for some of modern society’s most impactful inventions, such as the bicycle, automobile, submarine, glider and helicopter.
Until Jan 22, closed on Monday, 10am-6pm; RMB148-168. Dongfang Wende Plaza. See event listing.
Ongoing: A Variety of American Whiskeys at The Churchill Bar
The Churchill Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is the place in town that offers the most diverse selection of American whiskeys, including some limited editions. Over 20 varieties are recommended and selected by its chief bartender.
Ongoing, 5pm-1am; From RMB248. The Churchill Bar (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou). See event listing.
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