What's up Shenzhen: August 19-25

August 19: Popface

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Popface shoegazes with the best of indie bands. Hailing from Norway, the band has perfected the balance between loud and soft, cascading between walls of electric guitars and the gentle whispers of the acoustic. Known as one of Norway's finest live acts, Popface has 20 years of experience in giving memorable shows.

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 红糖罐空间 (2541 6110)

August 20: Xue Xiaoqiu

Xue Xiaoqiu released his first album of original neo-classical music in 2011. The pianist took charge of everything on the album, ranging from composition and arrangement to the piano playing itself. Xue’s music has won the support of senior musicians and educators, as well as making him popular among young listeners.

Cost: RMB60-380

When: 8pm

Where: Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2016号深圳音乐厅 (8284 1888)

August 22: Her Bright Skies (pictured above)

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This gem of the Swedish music scene formed from the creative pining of lead vocalist Jaybee, bassist Jolle, drummer Jonas and guitarists Pete and Nikki back in 2005. The pop punk group began writing songs together to break the monotony of their small-town lives. Given their high-energy performances now, we dare you to not dance. We triple dog dare you.

Cost: RMB70 presale, RMB100 at the door

When: 8pm

Where: B10, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

August 22-23: The Golem by 1927 Britain

Loosely inspired by the book The Golem by Gustav Meyrink, the play follows the story of a man who fashions a creature out of clay to work for him. The London drama group 1927 Britain created the production to explore the dynamic of a projected claymation character interacting with a live actor. This drama examines the relationship between man and machine and how each can take on characteristics of the other.

Cost: RMB80-280

When: 8pm

Where: Shixia Theater Hall, Futian Cultural Hall, 3006 Fuqiang Lu, Futian District 福田区福强路3006号福田区文化馆石厦戏剧主题馆 (400 610 3721)

August 23: Aloha Food & Music Beach Party

Enjoy an open bar (for nine hours), afternoon tea, snacks, live music, DJs, Brazilian BBQ buffet and transportation (busses available from Coco park and Shekou) at the Aloha Beach Club's Food & Music Beach Party. 

Aloha Beach Club will also offer 50 percent off hotel rooms for the party day!

For more information and ticket booking, please call Sonia at 13534265025

Cost: RMB380

When: 3pm-12am

Where: Water front villa No.7, Pengcheng village, Dapeng Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen 龙岗区大鹏街道鹏城较场三西八巷7号 (8431 9734)