That’s PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
Mar 13: Idea Exchange
Two expats, fascinated and inspired by Chinese tea culture, began to take professional tea courses and visit tea plantations five years ago. Emilie from France and Jeronimo from Columbia, who founded the brand Sinellia, will talk about Chinese tea culture, demonstrate the traditional tea ceremony and introduce attendees to their experiences at this week’s Idea Exchange. Come around and sip a cup of tea with like-minded individuals.
Mar 13, 8pm; RMB30/RMB10 for students. E Coffee. See event listing.
Mar 14: Armin van Buuren
Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren is considered one of the most significant figures in the EDM world. His radio show A State of Trance has been a major contributor to the trance music genre’s growing global popularity. The five-time No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ poll will be thumpin’ and bumpin’ the stage at Hepburn Bar this week.
Mar 14, 11.30pm-2am; RMB380. Hepburn Bar. See event listing.
Mar 14: Theatre des Vampires
October may be eight months away, but these Italian vampires are set to haunt Guangzhou regardless. Theatres des Vampires, noted for the predominant theme of vampirism in their lyrics, is bringing their black metal mania to town this month. The band is considered a pioneer in combining Gothic metal with black metal music and you can witness their musical mayhem at T:union this week.
Mar 14, 8.30-10pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. T:union. See event listing.
Mar 15: RMB5 Rooftop Beers
The recently renovated Bar 5 at LN Hote Five has been decked out with brand new flooring. Enjoy a relaxing ambience and beautiful panoramic views of the Pearl River that make this bar the perfect riverside retreat for a laid-back evening. On the 5th, 15th and 25th of the month, choose from a selection of five beers, each bottle priced at only RMB5, or enjoy a free flow of house wine at RMB55 per person. Call 8931 0505 for more information.
Mar 15, 5.30-9.30pm; RMB5 for a bottle of beer. Bar 5 (LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Mar 15-18: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
It’s difficult to think of a Guangzhou establishment more ‘Irish-y’ than Hooley’s, and as such, we reckon it’s one of the top choices for a little St. Patrick’s Day debauchery. Two bands are set to hit the stage on the 15th and 17th, while Irish food and drink specials will be on offer on the 18th.
Mar 15-18. Hooley’s. See event listing.
Mar 16: Sumeru
Guangzhou-based choreographer Liuqi’s elaborate work Sumeru focuses on body movement. In this modern dance performance, gravity, energy and temperature are used to guide body motions and create a dynamic stage effect.
Mar 16, 8pm; RMB100. Guangzhou Friendship Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Mar 16-May 26: Texas Cowboy Barbecue
American author Will James once said, "A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.” French bar 8, Faubourg at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich pays tribute to the Wild West tradition and asks you to bring your guts and eat like a cowboy! Join the weekend Texas Cowboy Barbecue and enjoy American country music from a live band, a dart competition, Kendall Jackson wine selection, salad bar and dessert station, among other treats and eats.
Mar 16-May 26, 6-10pm; RMB368. 8, Faubourg Bar and Terrace (Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich). See event listing.
Mar 17: TEDxGuagnzhou2018
Themed ‘The Power of Context,’ TEDxGuangzhou2018 is set for March 17 and intends to answer the eternal question: are we products of our environment, or is our environment a product of us? Five speakers from different domains, including journalism, performance art, music and photography, some well-known for their expertise, will deliver presentations on the subject.
Mar 17, 2-7pm. Pati Multifunctional Exhibition Hall. See event listing.
Mar 17-18: Apologue
After its debut last year at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, the futuristic music program Apologue, helmed by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou, is coming to Guangzhou this month. The majority of Apologue’s music is composed by Grammy-winning Chinese artist Wu Tong and the performance brings together over 20 troupes and artists from seven countries. Apologue is considered by many a breakthrough in traditional Chinese stage performance, combining Chinese folk arts with tech to explore the future of the relationship between human beings and technology.
Mar 17-18, 7.30pm; RMB180-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Ongoing: Awaken Your Body in Early Spring
Treat yourself with the Chuan Spring Tea Detox package during the invigorating season of spring at Chuan Spa. The spa package, which is priced at RMB1,680 for one person and RMB3,180 for two, includes a 90-minute body care session utilizing fresh, finely-ground West Lake Longjing tea leaves blended with Asiatic wormwood and acupressure massage, as well as a 60-minute Thalgo Hydra-Moisture facial treatment. Book in advance and get a complimentary pass granting you access to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool on the day of your visit. For more information, call 8916 3218.
Daily until Apr 15, 10am-closed. Chuan Spa (Langham Place, Guangzhou). See event listing.
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