What's up Shenzhen: July 1-7

July 1: Low

Formed in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1993, Low released their first album, I Could Live in Hope, the following year. Pegged as ‘slowcore’ due to the beautiful harmonies of guitarist Alan Sparhawk and drummer Mimi Parker, the band’s sound stood in stark contrast to the 90s’ fascination with grunge music. Today, Low continues to create and record interesting and unique music.

Cost: RMB160 presale, RMB200 at the door

When: 8pm

Where: Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城文化创意园北区C2 栋 (8633 7602)

July 3: Jazz Quartet from New York

Huang Ye, a 16-year-old saxophonist from Shenzhen who studies at the Juilliard School, will collaborate with three other musicians: bassist Alex Cliffy, drummer Bryan Carter and pianist Emmet Cohen. Together, they form a modern jazz quartet playing blues, funk and pop.

Cost: RMB60-260

When: 8pm

Where: Nanshan Culture Sports Theatre, 2106, Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道2106号南山文体中心 (400 610 3721)

July 3: Yoga, Music, Smoothies

Want to do something healthy, challenging, and yet relaxing to start your weekend? Join Daniel, Adrian, and Christine this Friday, July 3, at 7pm on a musical journey of yoga, with smoothies to follow! RMB100 covers the hour-long vinyasa yoga class taught by Christine while the Daniel and Adrian will play live as we salute the sun (or moon). Afterwards, Blend Zen will be selling made-to-order superfood smoothies. Class is at Yogasana behind holiday plaza window of the world exit c1. Contact 13923875415 for reservations and specific directions to the studio. 

Presented by Bitch, Please Yoga and Blend Zen.

Cost: RMB100

When:  7pm

Where:

July 4: Nana Ou-Yang

Born in 2000, Nana Ou-Yang started playing the cello at the age of 6 with great enthusiasm. She was the youngest cellist ever to give a solo recital debut in the National Concert Hall of Taiwan. With success at such an early age, the Taiwanese media has recognized this rising star as a learning model in the classical music industry.

Cost: RMB180-480

When: 8pm

Where: Nanshan Culture Sports Theatre, 2106 Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道2106号南山文体中心 (400 610 3721)

July 4: Transition

Transition, a British band from Bristol, found a distinctive East-meets-West style for their music after performing and studying in Taiwan for three years. They combine rock music with Asian rhythm and melody to create works that touch the audience’s soul.

Cost: RMB100-300

When: 8pm

Where: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利剧院 (8617 1698)

July 4-5: Spicy Papipapi Pool Party

It’s time for Papipapi Pool Party, the largest, sexiest outdoor pool party in Shenzhen! With hot bikini-clad girls and tons of food-shaped inflatables, the water will look like a giant hot pot – sure to be one of the most impressive scenes you see this summer. Famous DJs, talk show hosts and dancers all await your arrival. Moreover, you will be treated to a wide range of food and drinks, including pizza, ice cream, beers and cocktails.

Cost: RMB180 presale, RMB220 at the door

When: 2pm

Where: 2/F, the Venice Hotel, Overseas Chinese Town, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城深南大道9026号威尼斯酒店2楼 (8886 8280)

July 7: Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

Known as ‘America’s Ambassadors of Song,’ the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale will travel from the US to Shenzhen for this special concert. Founded in 1968, the choir provides the finest musical education for young men in the Philadelphia area. The group has some serious metal, including several Emmys and even a Grammy nomination.

Cost: RMB30-100

When: 8pm

Where: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利剧院 (8617 1698)

July 7: Melody Fall

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This Italian pop-funk band formed when members Fabrizio Pan, Pier Andrea Palumbo and Marco Ferro were in their first year of high school in 2004. In 2005, producer Andrea Fusini saw them at a show and decided to produce their EP. Later, after a name change and adding guitarist Davide Pica, the record came out, followed later by several full-length albums. Now, they will come to China for their first tour.

Cost: RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door

When: 9pm

Where: Brown Sugar Jar, 1/F, Bldg 2, Huangguan Technology Park, Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District 福田区车公庙泰然九路皇冠科技园2栋1楼 (2541 6110)