That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best of the week:
Tue, May 21: Board Game Night
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Love gathering around for a good ol’ fashioned board game? Who doesn’t! Head over to Mambo this Tuesday to get your game on, and enjoy 50% off pizzas during those glorious hours of gaming.
Tue May 21, 7-10pm; free entry. Mambo. See event listing.
Thu, May 23: Tamsin Waley-Cohen
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Tamsin Waley-Cohen has become known as one of the most versatile young British violinists in the business, and will be performing at the Sea World Culture and Arts Center this Thursday. Come and see her performing violin sonatas from the likes of Beethoven, Debussy and more during her China debut.
Thu May 23, 8pm; RMB380-480. Sea World Culture and Arts Center. See event listing. Tickets.
Thu May 23: Rat Boy
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Named as NME’s Best New Artist of 2016, Rat Boy (aka Jordan Cardy) combines alternative rock, accented British vocals and a penchant for rapping, making him reminiscent of the sort of vital rock music that brought Jamie T to fame. Catch him and his newest album, Internationally Unknown, when he arrives in Shenzhen this week.
Thu May 23, 9pm; RMB180 presale, RMB220 at the door. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Sat, May 25: Poolin’ Around Rooftop Party
Pool party season is officially underway, and there’s no better way to kick off the summertime madness than with a Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen pool party bonanza. Get ready for the best eight hours of music, drinks and partying in recent memory, with a stacked lineup of four well-known DJs (DJ Miami, DJ Manlogik, DJ Dilara and DJ Piro). Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Hard Rock Shenzhen at this epic rooftop pool party.
Sat May 25, 1-9pm; RMB200 for one adult and one child under 1.4 meters (includes welcome drink and snack package, free flow alcohol and soft drinks from 5-7pm, lucky draw and transportation). Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen. See event listing. Scan the QR code on the poster above for tickets.
Sat, May 25: Punks and Pints for Pets
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Swing by McCawley’s to put your beer money towards a good cause. This punk rock benefit event is in support of Karuna Animal Rescue and starts at 7.30pm. Each ticket comes with a free beer while McCawley’s has all-night drink specials for thirsty patrons. Do it for the pups!
Sat May 25, 7.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. McCawley’s Irish Pub Shekou. See event listing. Scan QR code in event listing for tickets.
Sun, May 26: Dough Boy
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After the release of his latest album, The Good, Bad & Ugly, Hong Kong rapper Dough Boy returns to the Chinese mainland this week. Apparently, this tour will present new musical concepts, a brand-spanking-new live show and 13 new songs.
Sun May 26, 8.30pm; RMB150-200. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Mon, May 27: The Jesus and Mary Chain
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Little needs to be said of The Jesus and Mary Chain. As one of the most influential UK rock bands of the ‘80s, their unique blend of post punk, noise rock and shoegazing elements saw them adored on both sides of the Atlantic. Also, in the years since its release, their debut album Psychocandy has achieved legendary status. They returned to action in 2017, 19 years after the release of their previous album.
Mon May 27, 8pm; RMB338. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.
Daily until Aug 31: Loving Van Gogh Afternoon Tea
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Combining the passions for art and food, the culinary team at The Lounge has created the Loving Van Gogh Afternoon Tea, featuring Van Gogh-themed edibles and drinks for artful foodies. The famed works provide plenty of inspiration for The Lounge’s desirable desserts. Guests can enjoy the ‘Starry Night,’ made of hazelnut chocolate mousse cake, and the ‘Sunflowers,’ coming in the form of green tea cupcakes. Call 2323 8888 to make a reservation.
Until Aug 31, 2.30-5.30pm (Mon-Fri)/1-6pm (Sat-Sun and public holidays); RMB398 for two people, including two glasses of themed drinks, Western tea or coffee. The Lounge, JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an. See event listing.
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