That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Shenzhen:
May 4: Fall Out Boy – Mania Tour
Hailing from Chicago, the American alt-rock band has 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.
May 4, 8pm; RMB380-1,280. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
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May 5: NGHTMRE & Slander – Gud Vibrations
The bass-driving DJ friends behind the NGHTMRE and Slander noms-de-scene joined up for the 2015 hit ‘Gud Vibrations’ and they’ve never looked back. Taking the tour to Shenzhen’s ReBorn755 warehouse arena, the boys offer EDM lovers trap, heaven trap, bass, and future bass tracks to last late into the night.
May 5, 10pm; RMB 280. ReBorn755. See event listing. Tickets.
May 6: TNT Theatre Britain – Julius Caesar
Spoiler alert: Rome’s conquering dictator doesn’t make it out alive. But with their betrayals, revenge and unyielding ambition, the assassins and defenders of Shakespeare’s political thriller give us a warning that endures. Award-winning art direction by Paul Stebbings should make this a worthwhile sight … if it isn’t canceled as too ‘sensitive’ for current tastes.
May 6, 7.30pm; RMB160-320. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
May 9: Sound Fountain at B10 Live
On guitar, bass and drums, the trio behind Sound Fountain explore surprising musical landscapes that rollick from jazz through rock, world, new classical and free improvisation. With Dublin-born Christy Doran at the heart, the three musicians blend “haunting melodies, catchy grooves, spherical moods and abstract musical textures” to create a cascade of music that is far more than the sum of its parts.
May 9, 8pm; RMB100 presale RMB120 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
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May 11: Women in Business Forum
More than 200 women gather each year for this flagship event from the British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong. With a theme of #PressforProgress, the forum hopes to establish a platform for women to inspire each other and exchange information in support of one another. Guxi, a co-founder of TechieCat will speak of her experience of building the first female technology community while encouraging women to get more involved in technology and coding.
May 11, 1.30-5.30pm; RMB100-200. Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. See event listing. Tickets.
May 11: Mettāsonic Album Release
Did you know that Shenzhen has a drum & bass record label? Born out of Fresh, which has been promoting DNB in town since 2008, Mettāsonic is one year old and releasing its second compilation at Oil on May 11th. It'll feature live sets and producers from Taipei, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with a beatmaker workshop before the event. Follow 'muzikbox' on WeChat for more info.
May 11, 9pm-5am; RMB50 early bird RMB60 presale RMB80 door. Oil Club. See event listing. Tickets.
May 11: Sexy Nurse Party at Terrace
What better way to show our appreciation for hard-working, life-saving medical workers of International Nurse Day than by showing them at their very sexiest? Dress up in your most attractive scrubs (or short white skirt) to win a Best Dressed Prize and party with Terrace’s prize-winning band TAS. Work hard, play hard with drink specials till 9.30pm.
May 11, 9.30pm; free entry. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar. See event listing.
May 12: Joshua Radin at B10 Live
Even if he never intended to become a live performer, after Joshua Radin’s first song "Winter" was featured on an episode of Scrubs, popular acclaim drove him to a record deal and countless world tours. Now, a half million record sales later, Radin has seen his songs featured in more than 150 different films, commercials, and TV shows. He tours China in support of last year’s album, The Fall, which was the first produced by himself.
May 12, 8pm; RMB150 presale RMB180 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
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May 12: Rainbow does Eurovision
Shenzhen’s newest LGBT party night, Rainbow Movement, rocks out at Fade Bar aheadof the Eurovision finals. You don’t have to dress as your favorite competitors, but it’s strongly recommended. Expect RMB100-for-four drink specials and plenty of new friends to dance along to the hits till late in the night. Buy tickets by scanning the QR code in the flyer.
May 12, 9pm; RMB50 presale RMB80 door. Fade Bar. See event listing.
May 12: ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Gifted young Chinese-American pianist Claire Huangci has emerged from child prodigy status to a “radiant virtuosity.” She joins the renowned Vienna RSO for a concert of Schubert’s Great Symphony (No. 9), Kabalewskij’s Fantasia and Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture, with Cornelius Meister conducting.
May 12, 8pm; RMB380-1,880. Shenzhen Poly Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
May 12: Chili Cookoff 2018
McCawley's Sea World location hosts their Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday May 12 start at noon. Fiery or smoky? Beans or just meat? Seven competing visions of the Tex-Mex classic vie for your vote before the 3pm award announcement. Lay down your RMB100 to taste them all, plus a free drink and all the chips and cornbread you need to quench the heat. Plus every guest could win one of the great lucky draw prizes.
May 12, 12pm; RMB100. McCawley's Irish Pub Shekou. See event listing. Tickets.
May 17-20: Tomorrow Festival
Every May since 2014 OCT-LOFT imagines the future with this non-mainstream music festival. Tomorrow Festival features experimental, rock, avant-garde, free jazz and world music, with Tea Rockers, KRAUTWERK, AOKI takamasa, Konono Nº1, Jun Togawa, Guo Yongzhang and GONG performing. Concerts take place each day at B10 Live, with an underground fanzine talk and screening of Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits at A3+ on May 19 and 20.
May 17-20, 8pm concerts 2pm talk and film screening; RMB100-280 advance RMB150-320 door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
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May 19: That’s PRD X Wine & Etc Wine Party
Technical issues delayed this free-flow food-and-wine event, but the date is set and Ms. Dany Santana of Concept Express is ready to serve as your host for the night. Gourmet Italian finger foods, live DJ performance and hundreds of RMB worth of dining vouchers await, in the luxurious rooms of Blue. Get your ticket for only RMB299 by clicking here.
May 19, 7pm networking 10pm afterparty; RMB299. Blue Italian Seafood & Grill Restaurant. See event listing. Tickets.
May 19: Mark & Neil's Birthday at Hard Rock Cafe
Rock out in the pool all afternoon then join the art jam downstairs in this celebration of two of Shenzhen's industrious rockers. Free round-trip buses will take you up north and back south for the 2am afterparty at BOA Sea World, then Miami Shawarma till the break of dawn. It's all included in your ticket (RMB125 if purchased by May 16) and includes a half-dozen drinks, a burger of your choice and the gourmet fingerfoods of Sea World's stunning new club.
May 19, 2-7pm pool party 7-11pm art jam 2-4am BOA afterparty 4am Miami Shawarma afterparty; RMB125 early bird RMB150 after May 16. Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen, BOA. See event listing.
May 19-20: Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games
Michael Flatley’s 1998 dance sensation broke box office records but wasn’t it missing something? Perhaps time-travelling robots? Strange as it may sound, the Irish dance company’s sequel adds sci-fi elements to a timeless tale that’s earned praise from critics the world over. Check it out for yourself and revel in the spectacle of good dancing all over the plots of evil Don Dorcha.
May 19-20, 8pm & 2.30pm; RMB180-880. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
May 20: Minding the Digital – Curator's Tour
Explore the unexpected contours of our new digital world, with art created by and with our robot helpers. Interactive art, maker space workshops, fantastical fashion and luminescent landscapes are just a fraction of this thought-provoking panoply. Catch it before its June 3 party brings the sprawling exhibit to a close.
May 20, 3:30-4pm; regular exhibit hours 10am-10pm through through June 3; RMB80. Sea World Culture and Arts Center. See event listing.
May 22: The Swingles
Versatile and driven to push the boundaries of vocal music, The Swingles visit the PRD for an evening of a cappella wonder. Earning five Grammy awards during its 50 year history, the group has been continually refreshed by young talent. Their newest album, Folklore, arranges beloved folk songs from around the world to reflect the group’s rich world of sound. The results will astonish.
May 22, 8pm; RMB 180-380. Shenzhen Concert Hall. See event listing. Tickets.
May 22: Windsbach Boys Choir
For generations, the boys of this renowned German choir have excelled with talent beyond their years. With a repertoire spanning a cappella to great oratorical masterpieces like Handel’s Messiah, 70 young singers perform nearly 50 concerts every year. Singing for world leaders as part of diplomatic missions, the dulcet voices of the young men have added a little contribution to world peace. Hear them for yourself on this one-night performance.
May 22, 8pm; RMB180-580. Huaxia Art Center. See event listing. Tickets.
May 23: Punchline Comedy Club – Whose Line Is It Anyway?
According to The Times, the new cast of this improv comedy show is “Pure talent, better than the TV show!” The five comedic alchemists promise to weave comedy gold by taking scenarios, genres, phrases and props suggested by the audience and turning them into a hilarious array of sketches, songs, comic dramas and more. Buy-one-get-one burger deals and round trip bus transit available for the evening.
May 23, 8pm; RMB 190 before May 9 RMB220 door. Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen. See event listing. Tickets.
May 25: Jungle Party with African Hand Drum Performance
Celebrate the cultures, rhythms and long struggle for independence among the peoples of Africa. Terrace takes the opportunity to decorate in selected African styles, with the house band TAS putting on a special performance for the night. Enjoy huge discounts on certain beverages until 9.30pm.
May 25, 9.30pm; free entry. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar. See event listing.
May 27: KIBUBU by Marie de Jongh
In this family-oriented farce, Xebas and Cocó the clowns enlist a gorilla to save their failing show. With humor and pathos, the Spanish comedians attempt to tame the animal for the praise of their fellow humans. But in true parable fashion, the teachers are the ones with important lessons to learn.
May 27, 10.30am & 3pm; RMB80-280. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
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