That's PRD takes a look at the best events of the month:
September 8: Carmen by Alhama Flamenco Company
Born in a village with traditional flamenco heritage near Seville, Spain, flamenco artist Antonio Andrade grew up among aficionados of this eye-catching art form. Serving as the artistic director of dance troupe Alhama, Andrade has created many successful productions enjoyed by audiences the world over.
Sep 28, 8pm; RMB100-680. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
September 8-10: Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
This September, Guangzhou Opera House will stage Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi’s stately, world-renowned opera Aida. Set in Egypt, the four-act opera was first performed in Cairo in 1871 and has held an influential position in the operatic scene ever since. This version, led by Italian opera director Franco Zeffirelli (a distant relative of Leonardo da Vinci), has been applauded by European heads of state.
Sep 8-10, 8pm; RMB280-2,880. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
September 9: Love and Run
This running contest is designed for couples only, challenging lovebirds to finish a 5-kilometer track with games in between. Winners will go home with a prize of RMB2,000 and a coupon for wedding gowns valued at RMB10,000. Tickets include t-shirts, snacks and drinks.
Sep 9, 9am; RMB99 for two. Haizhu Wetland Park. See event listing. Tickets.
September 10: Guangzhou 40km
Starting at the south gate of Huolu Mountain Forest Park, Guangzhou 40km Challenge participants hike through a 40-kilometer track that cover parts of the forest park, Fenghuan Mountain and Longdong Reservoir. Divided into three groups – experience (11 kilometers), halfway (24 kilometers) and whole course (40 kilometers) – this challenge, limited to a total of 600 hikers aged from 18-60, suits participants of various fitness levels. The registration price includes hiking clothes, a map, medical support and insurance, among other services. For more information, add gz100 on WeChat.
Sep 10, 7am-8pm; RMB128-238. Parking lot at the south gate of Huolu Mountain Forest Park. See event listing.
Until September 13: Green Getaways – Solo Exhibition of Song He
Looking into Song He’s paintings, audiences are often fascinated by the dominating color – green. It is a color of vitality, energy, harmony, nature, youth and so much more. It also invokes a cheerful and enlightening visual sensation. The exhibition Green Getaways features a cohesive collection of over 20 oil paintings, all covered in heavy coats of green paint and diverse textures.
Until Sep 13, 10.30am-7pm; free. Fan House. See event listing.
September 14: Rachael Yamagata
American independent singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata isn’t just famous in the US – a number of her songs have been adapted and sung by well-known Chinese musicians as well. Thanks to her smooth vocals (check out her single ‘Paper Doll’), Yamagata has gained positive reviews in the media and immense support from her fans. Touring six Chinese cities this month, the cat-loving songster is to meet her fans for the second time with her consolable music.
Sep 14, 8.30pm; RMB260 presale, RMB320 at the door. T:union. See event listing. Tickets.
September 15: Toy
Toy are an English indie rock band hailing from Brighton and boasting a sound that’s described as a blend of psychedelic rock, krautrock, shoegaze and post-punk. Their coloration with English singer Natasha Khan led to the birth of Sexwitch, an album that covered 1970s’ psych and folk songs from Iran, Morocco, Thailand and the US.
Sep 15, 8.30-10pm; RMB150 presale, RMB200 at the door. T:union. See event listing. Tickets.
September 16: Cantus
Releasing 17 records and conducting almost 100 performances every year, eight-member male ensemble Cantus will embark on their first tour to China in September. Eulogized as one of the world’s most promising a cappella groups, they boast a unique approach to producing and performing music that’s constantly evolving through collaborations with other bands and ensembles. They’ve prepared a hodgepodge of folk songs, famous hits and Chinese tunes for their Guangzhou show this month.
Sep 16, 8pm; RMB60-380. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
September 16-17: Swan Lake by Russian State Ballet
Over the last 20 years, the Russian State Ballet Theater has remained one of the leading ballet companies in Russia, enjoying international acclaim. Its repertoire includes masterpieces of classical ballets as well as the best samples of modern choreography. With its elaborate costumes, vivid set and breathtaking stunts, Swan Lake promises audiences a world-class experience.
Sep 16-17, 3pm/10am; RMB100-880. Friendship Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
September 17: Nicholas McCarthy
“God forgot to give him a right hand, so he realized his musical dream with his left.” This was said of aspiring one-handed British pianist Nicholas McCarthy, who was successfully accepted by and later graduated from the Royal College of Music in London against all odds. During his first tour to China, he will perform with utter sincerity and share a bit of his fascinating story with audiences.
Sep 17, 8pm; RMB100-580. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
September 21-23: Michelin Journey at Lai Heen
Master Chef Bill from one-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau will present his distinctive dishes at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. A delectable eight-course set menu featuring blue lobster, crispy grouper fillet, stir-fried Wagyu beef and black truffle will be available for three evenings.
Thu-Sat Sep 21-23, 5.30-10pm; RMB 1,288 plus 15 percent. Lai Heen, (The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou). See event listing.
September 23: Urban Pool Opening Party
In mid-September, the OCC (One Creative Community) creative industry park will organize a Community Arts Festival opening party, in which an ‘Urban Pool’ installation – a pink pool filled with sand, not water – will be set up to serve as a kind of art incubator. The party itself will feature live DJs, exhibits, performers, drinks and more. Co-organized by Fei Architects, Urban Pool will hold its opening gala on September 23 and resulting exhibition days during China’s ‘Golden Week,’ from October 1-8. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Sat Sep 23, 6-9pm; free entry. 1 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区滨江东路1号.
September 23-25: China International Diving Expo
This year’s China International Diving Expo will attract a number of diving brands and associations. On top of exhibitions, the occasion will also include a diving photography contest, diving experience and seminar.
Sat-Mon Sep 23-25, 9am-6pm; free. Guangzhou International Sourcing Center. See event listing.
September 23-October 8: Street Art: Ephemera
In his collages, French artist Ludo invents half-natural, half-technological creatures that are both vegetal and robotic. Through these fascinating hybrids, he invites his audiences to reflect on how we can make room for nature in our modern cities. Since 2014, Ludo has been highlighting the alteration of Chinese metropolis through this art project. With installations in neighborhoods that are undergoing reconstruction, he takes art to unusual places in order to shine a light on the lives of the locals.
Daily Sep 23-Oct 8; free. The Canton Place. See event listing.
September 29: Hanna Turi
Hailing from Dalarna, Sweden, Hanna Turi fell in love with music at a young age. She started recording her own songs as a 9-year-old, and her debut album Some Old Tapes was released 2011, followed by a US tour. Turi’s peculiar voice has been well-received worldwide and her performances applauded by audiences at festivals and venues throughout the US and Europe.
Fri Sep 29, 8pm; RMB100-280. Guo Lanying Theater. See event listing.
September 30: Secret Garden
Excelling at new instrumental music, Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden grabbed Europe’s attention with their single ‘Nocturne’ in 1995. There’s a good chance you’ve heard ‘Song from a Secret Garden’ and their powerful composition of ‘You Raise Me Up.’ The renowned duo will visit Guangzhou in September – don’t miss it!
Sat Sep 30, 8pm; RMB180-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
October 4-6: Rice by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
Rice is a dance celebration of nature’s lifecycle, created by Taiwan’s iconic dance company Cloud Gate, which presents the island’s essential harvests with a choreographic blend of modern dance and martial arts. With meticulous movements, Cloud Gate’s dancers will stage yet another extraordinary performance accompanied by traditional Hakka drum rhythms and classical compositions, conveying the concepts of death and birth, East and West.
Wed-Fri Oct 4-6, 8pm; RMB180-1,080. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing.
All month: The G Bar Bubble Night Food and Drink Deal
Few people can refuse the perfect combination of champagne and seafood. The G Bar Bubble Night at Grand Hyatt Guangzhou offers a variety of full-bodied champagnes, which make this hotel bar a great place to chill out. You can also enjoy special prices on food packages depending on which bottle you order.
Daily ongoing, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; RMB580 for a bucket of chilled seafood (Boston lobster, Gillardeau oyster, flower crab, scallop and prawns) for two, RMB40/25 for a piece of Gillardeau/Caesar oyster, prices subject to 15 percent service charge and tax. G Bar (Grand Hyatt Guangzhou). See event listing.
All month: The W Mooncakes Mooncake
Adhering to W Hotel’s fashionable tradition, W Guangzhou’s mooncakes come in either music box or design box styles, and are in limited supply. Gift your friends and relatives W Guangzhou’s stylish mooncake packages and add a little fun and fashion to this Mid-Autumn Festival.
All month; RMB288 for music box (four pieces), RMB428 for design box (six pieces). W Guangzhou. See event listing.
All Month: Brand-new Buffet at Hotel Nikko Buffet
Celebrating its third anniversary, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou has upgraded its buffer lunch and dinner to offer a variety of seafood, including crabs, crawfish and mussels, abalone, sea cucumber, Australian lobster, imported salmon, breams, mackerel and octopus sashimi. It’s time to get your seafood on in style.
All month, noon-2.30pm, 6-9.30pm (Mon-Fri), 5.30-9pm (Sat-Sun); RMB229 for lunch buffet, RMB399 for dinner buffet. Hotel Nikko Guangzhou. See event listing.
Ongoing: Creative Space
Curated by Canada Science and Technology Museum, this exhibition illuminates the myth of natural phenomena through 18 sets of installations. As its first and sole stop in China, the exhibition encourages visitors to try out various experiments, like using paper wings to stimulate a flying bird.
Tue-Sun ongoing, 10am-4.30pm; RMB60/30. Guangdong Science Center. See event listing.
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