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Shenzhen this weekend: Another charity show, dancing queen, and salsa

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:47 pm

If you aren’t still sleepy from all that turkey, there’s always something going on in Shenzhen. Here’s what’s happening:

Nov. 21st – Learn to throw a frisbee by the SZUPA – The SZUPA aims to spread the sport of ultimate frisbee to Shenzhen and China. Members meet weekly for many activities related to the sport as well as social activities to reach out to the Shenzhen Community. Join tonight if you’d like to learn the basics of throwing and catching a frisbee.

Nov. 28th-30th – THANKSGIVING Weekend Party @ V BAR - V Bar in the Venice Hotel is putting on a three day Weekend Party. I don’t see the relationship to Thanksgiving besides it besides it starting on Thanksgiving, but it’s worth a mention.

Nov. 29th - Typhoon Haiyan Relief Concert and Auction @ XPats – Join this second opportunity in Shenzhen to enjoy some music and raise money for those affected by the recent typhoon in the Phillippines.

Nov. 30th - Saturday Salsa Night @ Curv Bar – Make your way down to Curv bar for some Salsa with the Fun Salsa Club.

Dec. 1st - Shenzhen Through My Eyez – Photo Entry Deadline! – Photographers can submit photos to this great exhibit at Fresco International Tapas in Shekou. Show us what you see when you look at Shenzhen. There are three categories: Shenzhen Street Dwelling, Shenzhen Scenery, and Shenzhen Contemporary. The deadline is this Sunday, December 1st. 250RMB to make a submission.

Dec. 1st - Dancing Queen – Abba’s Greatest Hits @ The Poly Theatre  - Enjoy the music of the hit musical Mamma Mia in Shenzhen!

Dec. 1st – Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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Shenzhen this weekend: Phillipines Charity Concert, Kenny G, Rap Battles and more

Posted: 11/21/2013 2:48 pm

A very musical weekend is in store for those of you in Shenzhen. Here’s what’s happening:

Nov. 21st – Learn to throw a frisbee by the SZUPA – The SZUPA aims to spread the sport of ultimate frisbee to Shenzhen and China. Members meet weekly for many activities related to the sport as well as social activities to reach out to the Shenzhen Community. Join tonight if you’d like to learn the basics of throwing and catching a frisbee.

Nov. 22nd - Opening Ceremony for the 6th European Union Film Festival – The European Chamber offers up their film festival here in Shenzhen. Sneak in some wine and cheese and enjoy over a week of movies in a real movie theatre.

Nov. 22nd – Kenny G 2013 China Tour in Shenzhen – Kenny G is back again this weekend performing many of everyone’s favourite elevator songs. It will be a big event as he is loved here!

Nov. 23rd – Iron Mic Rapper Battle @ B10 Live – Should be interesting. This is a hip hop battle but in Chinese. Something different to experience in Shenzhen.

Nov. 23rd – Bonaparte @ Brown Sugar Jar – Come see a Berlin-based electronic band headed by Swiss songwriter Tobias Jundt and about 20 other performers rock out at Che Gong Miao’s best joint for live music, Brown Sugar Jar.

Nov. 23rd - Planet Factory Improv Comedy Show! – The Planet Factory is a group of expats and Chinese guys from around the city that meet once a month for Improv Comedy.

Nov. 24th - Philippine’s Charity Concert – Seven bands from around the city will be out in X-Ta-Sea bar in the Ming Hua ship to raise money for the victim’s of Typhoon Haiyan. It should be a really good time that will help lots of people.

Nov. 24th – Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

And finally, if you’re around and want to meet the team behind The Nanfang, swing by Rapscallions around 8pm on Saturday night. We’ll be there hosting drinks and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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Shenzhen this weekend: World’s top female DJ, White Party, Improv, and fencing

Posted: 10/17/2013 4:07 pm

Halfway through October but still so much to keep you busy this weekend. Check out what’s happening:

Oct. 18th - The World’s #1 Female DJ Lisa Lashes World Tour Presented by UKlub – If you haven’t been to OCT Bay, here is an opportunity to experience one of Shenzhen’s best new entertainment areas and see a World famous DJ in action. Supported by DJ’s Mr. Magnus and Maryna.

Oct. 19th – Adult Fencing Class – Learn to handle yourself in a fencing match. You never know when you’ll be challenged on the mean streets of Shenzhen to a sword match. Joking aside this sounds like a fun break from the norm.

Oct. 19th – Saturday Salsa Night @ Curv Bar – Make your way down to Curv bar for some Salsa with the Fun Salsa Club.

Oct. 19th – Improv Comedy @ Farsome Space - A local group of foreigners do a monthly improv comedy show and their first show after a short summer holiday is this Saturday. They call themselves, “The Planet Factory”.

Oct. 19th – White Party @ Pepper Club – Arguably the most popular bar in Shenzhen is throwing a big theme party in white. Come in white shirt – at minimum – or be turned away at the door.  You can buy a white shirt at the entrance if you reeeeally want to get in though.

Oct. 20th – Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

Oct. 20th – Painting Party @ Portofino – Spend a nice day at Portofino, an almost hidden little lakeside European styled area nearby Window of the World painting and meeting new people.

Oct. 20th – Luna Sunday Cinema: Evil Dead 2 – Enjoy great food and classic movies at one of Shekou’s best bars, Luna Bar. This week: Evil Dead 2!

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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This weekend in Shenzhen: Wet t-shirt party, beach bash, German beer fest

Posted: 08/23/2013 10:05 am

Summer is drawing to a close and school returns soon, so it seems bars and restaurants are throwing an array of parties before August is done.

This weekend is going to be a busy one in Shenzhen. Check out some of the things on tap:

August 23rd – Brazil Carnival @ Splash Club. Giant indoor pool, Sexy Samba Dancers, 3 DJs spinning Latin Beats. Sounds like a blast! Friday, 9PM-Late

August 24th – Club Viva Wet T-Shirt Contest 3 – Lots of buzz around Club Viva hosting another of their Wet T-Shirt Contests. They’ve finished renovating their well known club spot and are celebrating by hosing down some girls with 12,000RMB in cash prizes up for grabs. 15 entrants allowed but bras are not. Classy.

August 24th – Killer Soap @ B10 Live – Killer Soap, a well known Hong Kong Rock band will be playing their first concert ever in Shenzhen @ B10 Live 7:30PM

August 25th – Ultimate Frisbee @ Happy Valley Park – 2:30-6:00PM Hosted weekly by the ShenZhen Ultimate Players Association

August 25th – Painting Party @ Idutang – Painting party is an event where you gather to paint, chat, socialise, and have fun. 2:00-7:30PM

August 23rd-26th – Brotzeit Beer Festival – Experience a Live Paulaner band, delicious and authentic German food, and of course beer.

August 25th-26th – Planet Art Council Presents: Aloha Beach Party – Music on the Beach, Fun in the Sun. 150RMB includes 2 beers and round trip transportation.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your review in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

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