That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
September 5: EVHO
Formed in 2008 in New York, EVHO is a four piece retro-funk band with a passion for 70s and modern-day rock music. Their sound is influenced by groups like The Mars Volta and King Crimson.
Sep 5, 8.30-10.30pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. SD Livehouse. Tickets.
September 7: Trivia at Hooley’s Irish Pub
Head to Hooley’s this Thursday to indulge in a wide range of questions and stand the chance to win some delightful (read: boozy) prizes, which are awarded to the top three trivia teams. Hang around after to enjoy live music.
Sep 7, 8.30pm; free. Hooley’s Irish Pub. See event listing.
September 8-10: Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
This week, 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 8-10: Singularity Festival
Singularity Festival is an art festival brand dedicated to promoting illustration, zine, photography, video and music, and will showcase some interesting examples of these art forms. Visitors are able to purchase art at the festival.
Sep 8-10, 3-10pm (Sept 8), 2-10pm (Sept 9-10). 1200 Bookstore (Tianhe Bei). See event listing.
September 8-10: Party Pier American Craft Beer and Food Festival
Passionate about American food and beer? Then attending this three-day festival is an absolute must! Set to begin this Friday, Party Pier’s American Craft Beer and Food Festival will offer a selection of US-brewed craft beer and delicious edibles, as well as suds served by a number of Guangzhou’s best breweries.
Sep 8-10, 3-11pm (Sept 8-9), noon-9pm (Sept 10). Free. Party Pier. See event listing.
September 9: Leech
Swiss post-rock band Leech came into being in 1995 and was likened to Canadian band Godspeed You! Black Emperor and English band Mogwai. They are one of the pioneers of post-rock and have inspired many a post-rock band. Catch them live at T:union this week.
Sep 9, 8.30-11pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. T:union. 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. RMB128-238. Huolu Mountain Forest Park. See event listing.
All month: The W 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.
Ongoing: Vietnamese Afternoon Tea
Coconut sago cake, Pandan rice cake, lemongrass shrimp and chicken satay – these are just a few of the palatable Vietnamese eats comprising this afternoon tea at DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou.
Ongoing, 3-5pm; RMB178 plus 15 percent for two people. Lounge Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou. See event listing.
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