That's Shenzhen takes a look at the best events of the month:
Nov 1-4: FAI Drone Racing Championships
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More than 130 pilots from 30 countries will converge on Longgang for the first-ever FAI World Drone Racing Championships. Put on by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, this event sounds like a cracking day out for tech-enthusiasts, drone pilots and curious folk alike.
Thu-Sun Nov 1-4, 10.30am/3pm. RMB680. Universiade Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 2-18: The Sound of Music
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More fantastic family-friendly entertainment here, as The Sound of Music gets a Chinese makeover. Watch Maria and her children frolic on specially constructed sets, built to recreate the majesty of the expansive Swiss Alps.
Fri-Sun Nov 2-18, 7.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat/Sun); RMB280-880. Shenzhen Poly Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 2-3: Riverdance II
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Irish dancing has taken the world by storm since Michael Flatley and his gang of beautifully attired colleagues first took to the stage in 1995. While this may look like tap-dancing, it’s far from it. Combining traditional Irish music and stunning footwork, this awe-inspiring show will leave you breathless.
Fri-Sat Nov 2-3, 8pm; RMB100-1080. Shenzhen Grand Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 3: Oil Club 1st Anniversary
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Starting late and ending late, this celebration of one of South China’s best electronic music venues brings together a number of awesome performers, including Tayta, 3asic and Fractal Fantasy, to name a few. Be sure not to miss this one.
Sat Nov 3, 9pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. Oil Club. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 3: 白百Endless White
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Shoegaze and dream-pop outfit 白百Endless White go out on tour this month, making their way to Brown Sugar Jar in Futian to perform alongside local indie band Mott on November 3. In support of their awesome debut studio album, Flow West to You, this is a chance to catch one of China’s very best young indie bands at the minute.
Sat Nov 3, 8.30pm; RMB60 student, RMB70 presale, RMB90 at the door. Brown Sugar Jar - Public Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 3: BUDX Freak Out
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Billed as the wildest and largest of China’s annual Halloween Warehouse Rave Tours, BUDX Freak Out makes its way to Shenzhen this November for what’s expected to be an evening of scary, boozy, debauched fun. Make your way to Tom Live to get in on the antics.
Sat Nov 3, 9pm; RMB240 presale, RMB300 at the door. Tom Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 3: 7th Shenzhen Health & Wellness
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The Shenzhen Health & Wellness Fair provides a break from regular temptations, with a chance to immerse yourself in a day-long spree of trying and experiencing wholesome practices. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with free goody bags at the registration desk. Attendance at all demos, activities and talks are also all free, while some vendors will facilitate free offerings such as 10-minute massages.
Sat Nov 3, 10am-4pm. Free. Vista-SK International Medical Center. See event listing. RSVP for the event here.
Nov 3: 2018 CICC Guangdong Go-Kart Cup
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Grab your boots and go karting (see what we did there?) on November 3, as the CICC Guangdong Go-Kart Cup returns to Shenzhen for what should be a rip-roaring day of fun. You can choose to be either a spectator or a participant in the races, so why not head out to Bao’an District for a great day organized by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce.
Sat Nov 3, 10am-5pm. RMB550-700 racers, RMB200 spectators. Xtreme Speedway Go-Karting. See event listing.
Nov 9-11: Electric City Festival
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Bionic Brew presents the 4th Shenzhen Craft Beer Festival, also known as the Electric City Festival, this month on the 9th, 10th and 11th at Halo Square, north of Grand Theater in downtown Shenzhen. The annual event invites breweries from around China to showcase their best craft offerings. If you classify yourself as a craft beer fanatic, you do not want to miss this event!
Fri-Sun Nov 9-11, 6pm. RMB80-120. Halo Square. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 11: Sense and Sensibility
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Revisit the Jane Austen classic this November as Chapterhouse Theatre Company make their way to Shenzhen Children’s Palace. This story follows the three Dashwood sisters as they come of age. Follow the three girls as they experience love, romance and heartbreak for the first time.
Sun Nov 11, 7.30pm. RMB80-360. Shenzhen Children’s Palace. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 15: Kawa
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Known as China’s first-ever reggae band, anytime Kawa comes to town is a celebration. This time, the group will channel a little bit more of their Southwestern folk music, alongside reggae of course, as they take in 16 dates on their way back to Yunnan.
Thu Nov 15, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
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Nov 16-18: Fantastic Xichong
The Fantastic Xichong event is for everyone who enjoys nature, art and life. Beautiful beachfront, art exhibitions, live music performances, delicious food, fairs, surfing, movie screenings and hiking all in one place. Expect to see an array of creative designers, gift shops from around the world and more! Excited?
Fri-Sun Nov 16-18, 2-9pm (Fri), 11am-9pm (Sat/Sun); RMB108. Shenzhen Xichong Yuerong Bay Workers' Resort. See event listing. See event listing for tickets.
Nov 16: Beaujolais Nouveau 2018
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It’s Beaujolais Nouveau season once more, and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Canton, in partnership with the General Consulate of France in Canton, is going to celebrate the arrival of this year’s batch with a fun celebration. Meet new friends and show off your French and Chinese language skills while quaffing glasses of delightful ruby-red wine.
Fri Nov 16, 7-11pm; RMB300-450. Shenzhen Luohu Shangri-La Hotel. See event listing.
Nov 24: The 7th Annual Shenzhen International Chess Open Tournament
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We here at That’s do love a good game of chess, and the under-appreciated board/mental stamina game will be on show during the 7th Annual Shenzhen International Chess Open. Drop by to test your skills against some of the best players in the city this November.
Sat Nov 24, 8am-5.30pm; free. Central Book City. See event listing.
Nov 24: Sparrow
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Instrumental band Sparrow return to Guangdong with their latest release, Temple Rain Lianzhu. The band position themselves as a throwback in this era of electronic and hip hop music but make no mistake, their emotional, soaring guitar lines will run you ragged in a way that a lot of modern music cannot.
Sat Nov 24, 9pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 24: Now You See Me
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Based on the movie series of the same name starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson, this magic show employs cutting edge technology to pull off tricks that have never been seen before. With four very talented magicians on hand to keep you entertained, this show is sure to be a spectacle.
Sat Nov 24, 3pm, 8pm. RMB280-580. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 25: Jay-Jay Johanson
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Swedish singer-songwriter Jay-Jay Johanson has quite the musical background. While ostensibly a melancholic singer-songwriter, Johanson has also contributed in part to energetic electronica band The Knife’s ‘Marble House.’ He has made extensive use of trip-hop and multiple electronic elements in his career, making him somewhat of a curiosity.
Mon Nov 25, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
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Nov 26: Wang Wen
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We have said it many times before, but Dalian’s Wang Wen are one of the hardest, if not the hardest, working bands at the moment. Back on tour with their brand-spankin’-new album, The Invisible City, catch their ethereal sound as it fills the rafters at B10 Live this month.
Mon Nov 26, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. B10 Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 28-29: Chen Peisi's Old House
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Renowned Chinese comedic actor Chen Peisi brings one of his best known performances, Old House, to Shenzhen Poly Theatre. A suspenseful story colored with comedy, Chen’s 2009 humorous work has been counted by many as a challenge for both spectators and actors alike.
Nov 28-29, 8pm; RMB180-880. Shenzhen Poly Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 30: Mary See the Future
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Taiwanese indie band Mary See the Future have a sterling reputation on the mainland after putting out great albums like My Fake True Love and Yes, I Am. Despite the fact that they haven’t released anything in a while, it is a joy to see them return to the mainland for what should be a great tour.
Fri Nov 30, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Dec 1-2: Stag Fest 2018
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Featuring a number of local indie bands, including Thin City, Mott and Ireland’s own Tir Na gCasta, this mini-festival takes place at British pub The Stag. While Dameisha Beach may be closed this winter, this event is the next best reason to visit Yantian District.
Sat-Sun Dec 1-2, 8.30pm; Free. The Stag Pub. See event listing. RSVP.
Dec 1-2: Disney on Ice
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Catch all of your favorite Disney characters on ice this month as the celebrated family-friendly show Disney on Ice comes to town. Combining world-class ice skating and heartwarming Disney stories, this is a great one for the little ones.
Sat-Sun Dec 1-2, 3pm/7.30pm (Sat), 10.30am/3pm (Sun). RMB120-380. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. See event listing. Tickets.
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[Cover image via @陈佩斯Pace/Weibo, Jay-Jay Johanson/Facebook, Pixabay, Riverdance/Instagram]
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