That’s PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
Apr 2: James Blunt Afterlove Tour
With hit singles ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’ from his debut album Back to Bedlam, the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK, pop rock veteran James Blunt rose to fame. Blunt’s musical passion did not recede to any degree during his service in the British Army. It was during his assignment to Kosovo that the talented musician composed ‘No Bravery.’ With his fifth and latest album The Afterlove, Blunt is currently on tour around the world, and will stage a concert in Guangzhou tonight.
Apr 2, 8pm; RMB380-1,280. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 5: ¥5 Beer at Bar 5, LN Hotel Five
The recently renovated Bar 5 at LN Hotel Five has been decked out with brand new flooring. Enjoy a relaxing ambience and beautiful panoramic views of the Pearl River, which taken together make this bar the perfect riverside retreat for a laid-back evening. On the April 5, 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.
Apr 5, 5.30-9.30pm. Bar 5 (LN Hotel Five). See event listing.
Apr 5: Alpine Decline
Once one of Beijing's best psychedelic rock bands, Alpine Decline has relocated to LA, but continues making their unique strain of trippy and immersive music. The duo is releasing their latest album, Return to Desolation Lake (with cover art designed by Shanghai's IdleBeats) this month on domestic label Maybe Mars. Catch the Guangzhou stop on their China tour as they debut their most poppy and melody-driven release thus far.
Apr 5, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. 191 Space. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 5: Arch Enemy
The melodic death metal group is coming from Sweden to rock your soul this week. Formed in 1995, Arch Enemy embodies the intensity, integrity and lofty artistic ambitions of death metal with dazzling aplomb. They’ve spent the last 20 years cultivating a creed of technical excellence, songwriting genius and thunderous live performances. Head to Mao Livehouse this week to witness Arch Enemy in all of their gloomy glory.
Apr 5, 8.30pm; RMB550 presale, RMB680 at the door, RMB1,080 VIP. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 6: Los Crasher
Chinese hard rockers Los Crasher are set to preform choice numbers from their three albums this week in Guangzhou as part of their Highway Star tour. The Beijing group’s latest offering, Game Face, has garnered considerable acclaim from hardcore fans. Check them out on April 6 at the recently reopened SD Livehouse.
Apr 6, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. SD Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 8: Magdalena Kožená
Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená has dedicated her whole life to singing, starting her vocal journey as a member of a children’s choir. On her first visit to Guangzhou, the wonderful Magdalena Kožená will be performing classic baroque music, as well as a three-voice scena. She is to be accompanied by the Swiss orchestra La Cetra Barockorchester Basel playing under the baton of Italian maestro Andera Marcon.
Apr 8, 7.30pm; RMB80-680. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Apr 23: Pursuing – The Happy Dream Walker
In this universe created by artist Arx Lee, stories unfold around three characters: the naive hero Bilibi, the amnesic, fragile and thoughtful ‘Buda Pest’ and the perseverant adventurer Bumi. Looking at his visual vocabulary, audiences might wonder whether Lee himself is a tool of his own imagination.
Tue-Sun until Apr 23, 11am-8pm; free entry. Kui Yuan Gallery. See event listing.
Until Apr 26: Chinese-Style Landscape
This exhibition, titled Post-Brush Age: Chinese-style Landscape, explores the evolution of Chinese ink painting through the work of more than two dozen artists. The rich heritage of innovation that runs through all stages of Chinese landscape painting’s development is on full display, from traditional innovation, to the Western art-inspired experimentation of the modern period, to the contemporary type that expands beyond ink through the use of multimedia. In addition to the artwork, the exhibition will include a series of lectures, sharing sessions, tours and workshops.
Tue-Sun until Apr 26, 9am-5pm; free. Guangdong Museum of Art. See event listing.
All month: Authentic Turkish at the Garden Hotel
Discover the rich array of fragrant and delectable Turkish dishes at the Garden Hotel’s Turkish Food Festival, brought to life by three seasoned Turkish guest chefs. On top of vibrant food choices, diners can expect a tableside serenade of traditional Turkish kanun music. To reserve your seat, contact Harish Prashad at 188 2003 3784.
All month, 6-10pm; RMB288 plus 10 percent. LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. See event listing.
All month: Flora Afternoon Tea
Inspired by the classic Hong Kong movie In the Mood for Love, this afternoon tea offers fanciful, floral-themed delicacies perfect for admirers of Cantonese cinema. Expect a bouquet of flavors to thrill the senses, from green apple mousse balls and strawberry tarts to cheongsam-shaped cookies and crispy fried grouper. In addition, customers can sample two special seasonal fruit drinks.
All month, 3-5pm; RMB198 plus 15 percent. Canton Lounge (DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou). See event listing.
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