That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best of the weekend:

Fri-Sun, Sep 10-12: Art Shenzhen

This exhibition brings together 72 top galleries and professional art institutions from 28 cities in 12 countries and regions around the world. Among these attendants, 26 galleries will be bringing brand-new artistic aesthetic experiences to the public at Art Shenzhen for the first time. 

Fri-Sun Sep 10-12, 10am; RMB98. Hall 6 of Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

Fri, Sep 10: Salt & Talk Teacher Appreciation Day

Fri Sep 10, all day; free entry. Salt & Talk.

Fri, Sep 10: Themed Social Dance Party

Fri Sep 10, 9pm-12.30am; RMB129. Leaves.

Until Sat, Sep 11: 98 Music & Arts Festival

A music cross-city cultural event brings together rock, rap and electronic music. See the lineup here.

Until Sat Sep 11, various times;  various venues.

Fri, Sep 10: Pig-in-the-Box party

G&D’s famous Pig Roast comes with all the sides for only 128 RMB.

Fri Sep 10, 7pm; RMB88-128. George & Dragon. 

Fri, Sep 10: Canton Disco

socialmusic. is throwing a Canton disco. Come and experience the Hong Kong disco lifestyle at a unique, tucked away tattoo parlor, Ethereal Ink. Lineup includes a special guest 超Fun from Hangzhou, buenahs and HRC. In it to win it? There’s a gumball machine full of liquor and tattoos to win. 

Fri Sep 10, 10pm; RMB60-125. Ethereal Ink. Scan QR code above if you are interested.

Fri, Sep 10: Connect Shenzhen: Classic Canton Night 

Come meet other Shenzhen professionals this Friday at a fun social mixer! This will be a fun event with good drinks, great food and a decorated photo room for your inner-KOL. Co-sponsored by CanCham PRD. Tickets include unlimited wine, beer and champagne plus a high-end spread with souffle macarons and cold platters. Qipao are welcome!

Fri Sep 10, 8-10pm; RMB198. Innogo Hotel. 

Sat, Sep 11: Brazilian Independence Day

Sat Sep 11, 4pm; free entry. Brass House.

Sat, Sep 11: TakeOut Comedy Farewell Show

TakeOut Comedy presents a farewell show for two of their hilarious, committed comics, Basile David and Delia Zhong! The event will be at Science Park, with drinks provided by Driplab. There will be several lucky draws after the show with a final closing time of midnight. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see these two Shenzhen local comics hit the stage and say goodbye before they leave China!

Sat Sep 11, 8pm; RMB180. Golden Jade Palace. Scan QR code on the poster for tickets or contactWeChat ID: easternliberty86

Sun, Sep 12: Eat Shenzhen Ladies Club

Introducing our a new event: Ladies Club! Each month you can try a different brunch venue for the ladies of Shenzhen. First up is Magpie this Sunday, free flow offered for RMB150. 

Sun Sep 12, 11am-3pmpm; RMB100-150. Magpie. Scan QR code on poster to join.

Sun, Sep 12: Hello Bikini Pool Party

Sun Sep 12, 3-9.30pm; RMB38. Haide Hotel Rooftop.

Every Sunday: TakeOut Comedy Stand-Up

Join TakeOut Comedy’s free entry open mic happening at Tequila Coyotes in Sea World. The show begins at 8:30pm or shortly after. If you’d like to be on stage, simply sign up with the host when you arrive. All performers get one free drink after their set. No need to sign up to watch. Just come and have fun!

Every Sunday, 8.30pm; free entry. Tequila Coyote’s.

Looking Ahead

Until Dec 15: Claude Monet Replicas Exhibit

Image via Shenzhen Look

Replicas of Monet’s paintings collected by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in the United States are on display at Ping An Finance Center. See more info here.

Until Dec 15, 10am-10pm; RMB200. Free Sky, 116/F, Ping An Finance Center.

Until Nov 7: Leandro Erlich: The Confines of the Great Void

Like optical illusions and a play on perspective? Sea World Culture & Arts Center is currently showing Leandro Erlich’s The Confines of the Great Void which is on until November 7. This is the third stop of the exhibit, with stops in Shanghai and Beijing prior. 

Until Nov 7, Monday-Friday (10am-7pm), Saturday-Sunday (10am-9pm); RMB128/person. Sea World Culture and Arts Center.

[Cover image via Sugar & Spice]