That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week in Shenzhen:
Mar 14: Daniel Froschauer on Violin
It's a night of the classics with Vienna's Julliard-trained violin master, accompanied on piano by Christoph Campestrini. With violin sonatas from Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven from Froschauer's expert hand, it's a night of pure culture and inspiring technical expertise.
Mar 14, 8pm; RMB180-580. Shenzhen Poly Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
Mar 15: Miro China Presents The Royal Engineers
Inspired by the analogue sound of the '70s, these pop rockers out of the Netherlands craft a groovy, original sound guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Hot off their first tour of the US, they're criss-crossing China to support their newest album, the appropriately optimistic Rock 'N Roll Will Never Let You Down. They're joined by guest band The Fox Hunter.
Mar 15, 9pm. Brown Sugar Jar Public House. See event listing.
Mar 15: Goose Island x Glass Hammer Collab Release
Come out on Thursday to Glass Hammer where brewmasters Fraser Kennedy (down from Shanghai) and Gavin Hemple will meet, drink and serve up tastings of their recent collab: Old Skool IPA, a barrel-aged IPA clocking in at 8 percent ABV.
Mar 15, 7.30-9.30pm. Glass Hammer. See event listing.
Mar 16: Cutt. Records Presents Basic Soul Unit & EP Releases by Shanghai Ultra & Tayta
A truly massive lineup comes together to mix it up for the release of a digital EP from VOID founder Shanghai Ultra and a new CD dropped by Tayta. Canadian DJ and producer Basic Soul Unit arrives for his China debut, spinning after hosting a production workshop with beatmasters like Biting Eye and Purple Key. Purchase tickets separately or as a discount package.
Mar 16, 8pm; RMB30-150. Oil Club. See event listing. Tickets.
Mar 16: The fin. at B10 Live
Japan's chillwave rockers hit up the PRD at the tail end of their China tour, in support of their new album There. Get down with the shoegaze in the B10 Live space and let your heart bask in the pale blue afterglow.
Mar 16, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Mar 17: Kidz with Heart Sports Day
Kids (ages 5 to 11) run, jump and enjoy a tiny Olympics of sporting fun, and all for a good cause. Choose which location is more convenient – Shekou International School on March 17 or Shen Wai International School on March 24. Everyone goes home a winner, with a goodie bag that includes a T-shirt and medal to show off their hard work. All proceeds support Captivating and its China-based partners.
Mar 17 & Mar 24, 8am check in, 9am event begins; RMB230. Shekou International School, Shen Wai International School. See event listing. Tickets.
Mar 17: St. Patrick's Party at Terrace
Raise a glass of green beer to St. Patrick, fair Ireland and the world's favorite night of overindulgence. TAS rocks out the tunes of Irish bands, leprechaun hats abound and Terrace offers a special menu of cocktails to get you in the mood. Go bragh or go home.
Mar 17, 11.30am-3am; RMB30 presale. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar. See event listing.
Mar 17: Ding Dong Dash
There are limited tickets available for one of Shenzhen's biggest bar crawls, with a chance to win RMB500, RMB1,000 or RMB1,500 (depending on how much alcohol you can handle). Pick a crawl covering seven, eight, or nine bars across Shekou, all ending at Baia Burger Concept after midnight. Sign up by following WeChat account 'CraftyMarketing老道营销,' grab your green gear and get ready to dash for cash!
Mar 17, 8pm; RMB30 presale. Baia Burger Concept (Shekou), X-Ta-Sea, McCawleys. See event listing.
Mar 17: St. Patrick's Day with PandoraParties
DJ Pax and MashMike are spinning for the third annual St. Patrick's Day event from PandoraParties. Over 300 can fit inside the beautiful new Joy Luck Club, but buy your tickets early: the prices rise from RMB100 to RMB150 depending on how many have aleady been sold. Once inside you'll get a free drink, lots of great music and some green paraphernalia if you're early enough.
Mar 17, 8pm; RMB100-150 presale RMB200 door. Joy Luck Club. See event listing.
Ongoing: Women's Wellness Promotion
Distinct HealthCare knows that women often put the health and happiness of their family before their own. That's why they're taking the whole month of March to offer a promotional price of RMB680 for their three-part Women's Wellness package. Book your appointment at one of three locations, but act soon: spaces are limited.
Through Mar 31, 8.30-5.30pm; RMB680. Distinct Clinic (CBD), (Shekou) or (Coastal City). See event listing.
Ongoing: Stay and Explore the 22nd Century at Sheraton
Book a “Stay & Explore” room package at the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel for a family journey to AVATAR: Discover Pandora - The Exhibition. The new on-site interactive exhibit offers glimpses of extraordinary creatures, breathtaking environments and inspirational cultures of James Cameron’s Avatar. See for yourself the thought-provoking perspectives that life on Pandora offers, and how it reflects the reality of our own planet.
Until Apr 8; RMB1,200-1,600. Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel. See event listing.
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