That's Shenzhen takes a look at the best of the week:
Wed, Aug 22: The Walachowski Sisters
Image via @annaineswalachowski/Instagram
For almost two decades, this Polish piano duo has moved audiences at major concert venues around the world. Now the sisters bring their singular synchronicity to Shenzhen, performing Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream along with classics from Mozart and Dvorak. Don't miss the performance and wonder of these seasoned professionals, sharing one piano as only sisters can.
Wed Aug 22, 7.30pm; RMB80-300. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center. See event listing.
Thu, Aug 23: Silverlining (Jamsine Li & Ebar) at Oil Club
Shanghai's electronic music duo delivers one part DJ set, one part live performance. With 15 years in the DJ booth, Jasmine Li has emerged as the top-ranked female in China's underground scene – and her classical training in the pipa gives her old-meets-new sound the substance of over two millennia of Chinese tradition. She's joined by New York's Ebar, with nearly 30 years experience pumping house and techno, over a hundred releases on labels ranging from King Street and Nervous to Sony and RCA, as well as his own classical training on the piano. This should be an stunningly creative gig.
Thu Aug 23, 10pm; RMB40 presale, RMB60 door. Oil Club. See event listing.
Fri, Aug 24: DJ Krush x DJ Kentaro at Oil Club
As Japan's premiere DJ/producer/scratch master-turntablist, DJ Kentaro became Asia's first record-breaking world champion at the DMC World Final in 2002. After playing the world-famous Fuji Rock Festival, he earned his global recognition and went on to grace the stages of some of the biggest international music events. He's joined by DJ Krush, a hip hop virtuoso with a superb sense of mixing and composing his sound.
Fri Aug 24, 10pm; RMB150 early bird, RMB220 presale, RMB280 door. Oil Club. See event listing.
Sat, Aug 25: Art Works
Global chain WeWork teams up with That’s and Vinylhouse to celebrate both creativity and industry in the city. All artists in Shenzhen are invited to email paintings, photos, or short films (120 seconds or less) that capture moments of "working" to tomasz@guiddo.com. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, August 23, and the winner will be announced at a party on August 25. In addition to fame and glory, the chosen artist will enjoy two weeks’ free membership at WeWork’s CCSS, an extended exhibition of the winning art at Vinylhouse and an interview profile with That’s Shenzhen.
Sat Aug 25, free entry. Vinylhouse. See event listing.
Sat, Aug 25: Glory 57 – Shenzhen Showdown
The Glory 57 SuperFight Series brings us a headline fight with Thailand's reigning lightweight kickboxing champion and his longtime Dutch rival. Add in a one-night, eight-man tournament of some of China's best new talent and the return of Zhang Kaiyin after a three-year hiatus, and this is a sure to be an action-packed night for the ages.
Sat Aug 25, 4.30pm; RMB180-3,680. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing.
Sat, Aug 25: Unchained Recordings Shenzhen Launch Party at Oil Club
After two years of bass music events around China, Unchained is taking things to the next level with the launch of Unchained Recordings. They're already attached to names like Sinistarr, Subp Yao, Fractale and Kabuki, and they're crisscrossing the country to celebrate the launch. Oil Club hosts Subp Yao and Fractale for their Shenzhen stop, with Daniel Power, Just Bee, Immuno, MC R-Vee and VJ Niv in support.
Sat Aug 25, 10pm; RMB60 early bird, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Oil Club. See event listing.
Through Aug 31: Bionic Charity Tap for Dog Rescue
In June, Bionic set aside one of their taps as an ongoing charity, supporting a local LGBT organization during Shenzhen's Pride celebration. It was such a hit, they decided to keep it going. For all of August, the brewhouse is supporting our four-legged friends at Karuna Rescue. Drink easy this August, knowing that for every pint of Field Day Cider you purchase, RMB5 will benefit this loving charity.
Through Aug 31, free entry. Bionic Brew. See event listing.
[Cover image via Glory 57 organizers, Daniel Power, @annaineswalachowski/Instagram, @djkentaro_official/Instagram]
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