That's Tianjin picks the best things to do in the city each month. 

Jan 9: TNT Theater Romeo and Juliet

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TNT Theater is back in Tianjin to reenact Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy the British ensemble’s rendition of this heart-wrenching tale of two star-crossed lovers in all the explosive uniqueness of TNT Theater’s productions.

Wed Jan 9, 7.30pm; RMB80-380; Jinwan Grand Theater, see event listing.

Jan 10-13: Magician's White Gloves

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Handmade entertainment is the new entertainment. ‘Magician’s White Gloves’ is the title of a one-of-a-kind stage performance by the St. Petersburg Hand Made Theatre, an ensemble specialized in physical theater, where the actors’ hands and other body parts create a narrative and do all the action without uttering a word. The show is guaranteed to be a groundbreaking experience for adults and children alike.

Thu Jan 10-Sun Jan 13, various times; RMB190-270; Vision Hill Liuli Theater, see event listing.

Jan 25: Canon Piano Recital

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The well-traveled, millennial piano superstar Yu Boyang will exhibit his talent at the Tianjin JInwan Grand Theater in a recital featuring all the piano classics we know and love. Take your time to appreciate this young talent as he brings to life some of the most iconic – and challenging – piano pieces ever written, including compositions by Debussy, Liszt and Mozart.

Fri Jan 25, 7.30pm; RMB60-360; Jinwan Grand Theater, see event listing. 

Jan 27: You Are a Pianist

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Professional pianist Li Weijie has put together a multimedia concert catering to children that are passionate about Western classical music and its history. Through animation, narration and of course a lot of music, he’ll take listeners young and old on a journey through the centuries to discover the work of the greatest composers that ever lived.

Sun Jan 27, 7.30pm; RMB60-RMB360; Jinwan Grand Theater, see event listing. 

Through January

Pour-over Coffee Experience

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Manshenghuo Club invites you to participate in a series of weekly coffeetasting workshops that will teach you all about how to prepare the perfect cup of pour-over coffee, with space for discussions about bean and roasting qualities and, of course, for serious tasting.

Through Sun Feb 10, Every Saturday and Sunday, 2-5pm; Free entry; 169 Chongqing Dao, Heping 和平区重庆道 169号, see event listing.

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