That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Shenzhen:
Apr 5-21: Cats
Tickets are selling out for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline musical, one of the most celebrated and record-breaking shows in the world. Songs like ‘Memory’ are deeply imprinted on many of us and characters like Rum Tum Tugger, Mr Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks run through our imagination. Savor the larger-than-life spectacle once again, or discover the magic for the first time.
Apr 5-21, 7.30pm; RMB380-1,180. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 6: Alpine Decline at B10 Live
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 Maybe Mars. Catch the Shenzhen stop on their China tour as they debut their most poppy and melody-driven release thus far.
Apr 6, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale RMB100 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 6: Little Wizards Puppet Show
Award-winning puppeteers of Bulgaria’s State Puppet Theatre Varna arrive for two endearing shows. With a mix of actors both human and fabric, they tell the tale of that strange old man down the lane, the one who never smiles, who dismisses all the joys of the world. Why is he so grumpy and what can change his ways? Bring out the little ones to find out why this family-friendly spectacle won awards for its acting, direction and set design.
Apr 6, 10.30am & 3pm; RMB80-200. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 7: Private Beach Party
Explore a gorgeous beach just 30 minutes from Luohu and accessible by bus or Didi. Epic Parties (WeChat: 'EpicPartiesInc') offers the sands, green cliffs and secluded bay of this pristine beach for RMB80 (early bird) or RMB100. Pay the transit cost and RMB20 beach entrance fee yourself, but enjoy free-flow beer and vodka drinks while you soak in the sun or hit the volleyball nets. Too... tired to head home? Crash there for RMB80 (tent) or RMB130-400 (hotel).
Apr 7, 5-10pm; RMB80 (all you can drink) RMB20 beach entrance. Shan Coffee & Bar. See event listing. Tickets via WeChat (ID: 'EpicPartiesInc').
Apr 8: Koochewsen at B10 Live
Complicated, extended music in the legacy of King Crimson and Pink Floyd are the mainstay of Koochewsen. But singer/guitarist Riyo also professes a love of ’70s Japanese folk artists, covering older hits like ‘Yume no Naka e’ (Into the Dreams). The combination is a sometimes-nostalgic, often-psychedelic sound that will launch you out of your everyday world and into somewhere – or somewhen – far away.
Apr 8, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale RMB100 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
WIN!
We’re giving away tickets for Koochewsen at B10 Live! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and tell us why you should win!
Apr 14: That’s PRD X Wine & Etc Wine Party
Free-flow red and white, alongside a succulent dinner buffet in the elegant Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen makes this your best bet for the night. Guests will enjoy gifts at the door and lucky draw prizes all night long, while networking with their peers. That’s PRD teams up with the experts at Wine & Etc for a night of great music, great prizes and great conversations. RSVP for RMB380 (early bird), or RMB450 at the door... if any spots remain.
Apr 14, 7-10pm; RMB380 prepay RMB450 door. Blue. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 14: Tarde Caliente – Zumba Class & Party
Reserve one of 15 spots for a class with one of Russia's Top 100 dancers. Or just arrive at 5pm for the open party, with drinks and more of those infectious Latin beats. This is the first event hosted by Longhua Boys, organizing get-togethers that don’t require folks up north to travel across the city for some fun. If you’re anywhere near Longhua New District, this is your best chance to enjoy some local hospitality.
Apr 14, 4-5pm (Zumba), 5-10pm (party); RMB50 Zumba class (includes one drink), RMB30 drink. Battle Monster. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 14: MimiRichi: Paper World
The clowns of MimiRichi have perfected the art of “plastic comedy,” molding their faces and bodies into a cutting, hilarious humor that appeals to young and old. After tours of the world and enough awards to fill a barrel, the troupe visits Shenzhen with a deceptively simple premise: a massive sheet of white paper. But as with all great forms of art, the incredible freedom of that blank page becomes the stuff of wonders. Take the whole family to enjoy the improvisation and comedy of this delightful trio.
Apr 14, 10.30am; RMB60-200. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 14-15: BAT Electronic Music Festival
The first BAT Electronic Music Festival comes to northeast Shenzhen on April 14 and 15. The two-day music extravaganza brings two big stages, three themes, 600 stage lighting devices, 16 laser light fixtures, 15 pyrotechnic devices and 15 multicolored paper cannons. The lineup includes many guys from the top of scene like Oliver Heldens, DVBBS, Borgeous, Bassjackers, Datsik and Tomorrowland DJs Yves V and KIIDA. The organizers promise it will be the finest electronic music festival of 2018.
Apr 14-15, 2.30pm; RMB380-1,180. Shenzhen Universiade Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 21: OVUM at B10 Live
Tokyo’s four-piece instrumental rock band has toured the world since 2006, but their European tour of 2014 launched them in a new direction. The rockers took a radical change toward more expressive “metal-oriented instrumental rock,” with a heavier and more aggressive approach built onto their core sound. The result is a hard-driving performance that’s reinvigorating old fans and gathering new ones as they launch their China tour.
Apr 21, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale RMB120 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
WIN!
We’re giving away tickets for OVUM at B10 Live! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and tell us why you should win!
Apr 21: Reggae Beachfest #4
Shenzhen’s biggest reggae tradition – yes, we have one – is back at a new beachside location. Shenzhen's top curators of the Jamaican beat have a massive sound system to play with, out in the open air of Xichong Beach. Loney Bar might offer a second stage indoors, and there may even be a special guest coming down from Shanghai. Follow WeChat account 'muzikbox' for details and tickets.
Apr 21, 4pm-4am; RMB68 early bird, RMB88 presale, RMB120 regular. Xichong Beach. See event listing.
Apr 21: Nocturnes
Leslie Liu and Dave Carey of indietronica band Nocturnes made waves on the Beijing scene last year with their EP Dust into Glory, which they followed shortly with their debut studio album, Lines Written in Code. Nocturnes is now embarking on their first major tour of China; read our interview with the duo here.
Apr 21, 8pm, RMB60 presale (RMB100 with album), RMB80 door. Brown Sugar Jar Public House. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 22: Daniel Powter at A8 Live
Daniel Powter, the Canadian who stormed the European charts in 2005 with his single ‘Bad Day’ (from his self-titled release) tours China to recapture the magic. His latest album, the melodic and poppy Turn on the Lights may have been more than five years past, but the crooner is showing his spunk with a recent single (‘Delicious’) that brings fans back for another taste.
Apr 22, 8pm; RMB480 presale, RMB580 door, RMB880 VIP. A8 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 27: Maximilian Hecker: Sea of Silence
The German singer returns to Shenzhen, delivering airy and poetic pop that’s been compared to Radiohead, Sigur Ros, The Verve and Nick Drake. Since his 2001 debut with Infinite Love Songs, the Berlin-born artist has become an East Asian favorite, with 15 concerts across the region to the melancholy delight of his many fans. Catch him on his 15-city tour of China before he drowns in his own sea of silence.
Apr 27, 8pm; RMB100-380. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 28: Show Lo Crazy World Tour
Show Lo – “Asia’s Dance King,” according to Taiwanese media – brings his skills to the Shenzhen stage for a blow-out performance. Now just as famous for his charity as for his moves, Show has won fans across the Chinese-speaking world. Come see what all the fuss is about.
Apr 28, 8pm; RMB 280-1,280. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 28: Mi Carmen Flamenca
With Mi Carmen Flamenca, Antonio Andrade and his Andalusian Flamenco Company present an adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen in a production that incorporates elements of jazz, Arabic music, salsa and flamenco. After all, Carmen takes place in Sevilla, the cradle of Flamenco. Mi Carmen Flamenca reshapes the classic opera, both in music and dance, recreating some traditional flamenco moments and exploring the spirit of a new flamenco.
Apr 28, 8pm; RMB180-680. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 30: Kim Barbier Piano Concert
The distinguished, versatile artist out of France offers an evening of elegant piano compositions. A master of chamber music, she's worked with some of the finest orchestras around the world. In this night of pared down sound, we get to enjoy the simple majesty of her virtuoso performance.
Apr 30, 8pm; RMB120-380. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
May 1: Piazzolla’s Tango on Guitar and Accordion
Slovakian guitarist Miriam Rodriguez Brullova collaborates with accordionist Michal Cervienka to present nuevo tango and other works from Argentina’s Piazzolla. The composer used extended harmonies, dissonance and counterpoint in his revolutionary tunes, venturing into extended compositional forms that fused the popular form with jazz and classical traditions.
May 1, 8pm; RMB 80-280. Shenzhen Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
May 2: OneRepublic
From high school buddies jamming in coffee shops to 50 million records sold around the world, OneRepublic is an American success story we can all rock out to. Don’t call ’em a boy band (most of the quintet are in their 40s) but their catchy, infectious tunes will have you counting stars till the love runs out. They tour in support of 2016’s Oh My My and might tease a few new songs from their forthcoming album, rumored to drop sometime in 2018.
May 2, 7.30pm; RMB480-1,280. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Apr 4: Fall Out Boy – Mania Tour
Hailing from Chicago, the American alt-rockers have cemented their position as one of rock’s biggest-selling bands, backed by their arsenal of top-ranked hits and albums. Now the group is back, bigger and better than ever with their latest album, Mania. It marks the band’s fourth chart-topping album and their sixth consecutive top 10 on Billboard. Get your tickets early for this one.
May 4, 8pm; RMB380-1,280. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Check out our weekly roundups for Shenzhen, released every Monday, for the latest event news.
For more Shenzhen event guides, get them sent directly to your phone (along with restaurant reviews, giveaways and other goodies) by adding ThatsShenzhen on WeChat, liking us on Facebook or subscribing to our weekly newsletter.
If you have an event, upload it to our site through our User Center (see our how-to guide here). It's free, it's easy and it's the best way to get into one of our Event Guides.
0 User Comments