That’s Guangzhou takes a look at the best events of the week:
Tue-Sun, ongoing: Dream Back to the Greatest Era
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With nearly 160 artifacts dating back to the Tang Dynasty, borrowed from Shaanxi Province Archeology Study Institute, Luoyang Museum and Xi’an Museum, this exhibition at the Guangdong Museum takes audiences on a journey through time. Visitors can catch a glimpse into the everyday life, poetry, dances and music of the Tang Dynasty in its heyday.
Ongoing, 9am-5pm; RMB15/30. Guangdong Museum. See event listing.
Thu, Mar 28: Emmure
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Emmure are celebrated for their chaotic blend of blistering hardcore and death metal, and have garnered a passionate legion of fans. Their 2009 album Felony blew things wide open for the group, as they established their trademark sound and connected with a worldwide audience. Emmure’s live performances are as entertaining as they come, and when the band steps on stage, they unleash a frenzy of energy that will have you headbanging like Wayne and Garth.
Mar 28, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 at the door. SD Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Fri, Mar 29: Happy Hour Drinks at Morton’s Grille
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Unwind this Friday with the folks from AustCham at their signature ‘Happy Hour Drinks’ event at Morton’s Grille. Slam back a couple of cold drinks, catch up with familiar faces and maybe even meet a new friend or two. The cover charge includes a welcome drink and snacks and Mette Pausgaard from Mimir Consulting will be the event’s guest speaker.
Mar 29, 6.30-9.30pm; RMB20 members, RMB50 nonmembers. Morton’s Grille. See event listing.
Fri-Sat, Mar 29-30: Little Women
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Founded in 1999, Chapterhouse Theater Company specializes in performances under the stars at some of the most beautiful gardens the UK has to offer. The renowned theater troupe will bring one of the most-read stories of wartime relationships from the world of literature – Little Women – to the stage at Xinghai Concert Hall this week.
Mar 29-30, 7.30pm; RMB100-320. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat, Mar 30: WOW
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WOW, or Women of the World, is an a cappella group that was formed at the renowned Berklee College of Music. The four-member group is comprised of Ayumi Ueda of Japan, Giorgia Renosto of Italy, Annette Phillip of India and Haitian-American Debo Ray, and, believe it or not, they can sing in a total of 29 languages. In celebration of womanhood, come to Guangzhou Opera House and be wowed!
Mar 30, 7.30pm; RMB180-380. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat, Mar 30: Idea Exchange Spring Dinner Party
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On the theme of India, this year’s Idea Exchange Spring Dinner Party is a great chance to interact and network with like-minded people, all while sipping booze and dining on finger-lickin’ good Indian food. The evening will feature entertainment and four short talks by notable speakers from Guangzhou’s Indian community. Scan the QR code in the event listing below to secure your spot.
Mar 30, 7-11pm; RMB238. Xin Tea Restaurant. See event listing.
Sun, Mar 31: Christine Walevska
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Born in 1943, renowned American cellist Christine Walevska is referred to as ‘the goddess of the cello’ by fans. She first stepped on stage at the age of 18 years old, and has been actively performing all over the world ever since. Accompanied by Japanese pianist Akimi Fukuhara, her concert in Guangzhou is not to be missed.
Mar 31, 3pm; RMB180-580. Guangzhou Opera House. See event listing. Tickets.
Sun, Mar 31: Guangzhou Quiz Cup
This Sunday afternoon, Guangzhou’s finest trivia teams will gather at Morgan’s to battle it out in the ‘quiz to end all quizzes,’ with the Guangzhou Quiz Cup hanging in the balance. With loads of prizes on hand, this will be a fun and challenging trivia catering to the top teams from Guangzhou’s four major quiz nights.
Mar 31, 3-6pm; by invitation only, message us on WeChat (ID: ThatsGuangzhou) for more info. Morgan’s. See event listing.
Daily, ongoing: Langham Place × Julius Meinl Coffee Afternoon Tea
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Spend a pleasant afternoon enjoying Portal’s ‘Coffee Afternoon Tea’ promotion, with highlights including coffee almond brown sugar scones, salted caramel and coffee eclairs, as well as coffee-cured salmon sandwiches. Julius Meinl 1862 Premium and cold brew coffee will also be served at the event.
Ongoing, 2.30-5pm. Portal (Langham Place, Guangzhou). See event listing.
Ongoing: F45 Functional Training 7-Day Free Trail
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Try Functional 45 sessions, a 45-minute systemized workout, for free in a controlled group environment, delivered by experienced personal trainers. Expect one-on-one experiences within a group environment that delivers tangible results. Add WeChat (138 0240 9544), or go to f45training.com for more information.
Ongoing. Tianhe Stadium. See event listing.
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[Image via 247tickets, Christine Walevska website, Guangdong Museum, Chapterhouse Theatre website, Guangzhou Opera House]
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