What's Up PRD: May 9-15
That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
Guangzhou
May 12: Hooley's Trivia Night
Every Thursday evening, Hooley's presents a night of trivia. Head over to indulge in a wide range of questions and prizes for the top three teams! Hang around after to enjoy live music.
May 12, 8.30pm; Free Entry. Hooley's Irish Pub.
May 13: The Swingle Singers
The Swingle Singers are a vocal group originally formed in Paris in 1962 and reformed in London after disbanding in 1973. First making waves in the 1960s, the Swingles has won five Grammy Awards for their innovative spirit of pushing the boundaries of vocal music. New blood has continued to pour into group, bestowing versatility upon the Swingles that allows them to collaborate with artists as diverse as Modern Jazz Quartet, Jamie Cullum and Labrinth. Today, the Swingles are comprised of seven young musicians who are busying touring the world. Be sure to book your tickets early for this long-awaited concert!
May 13, 8pm; RMB180-680. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall.
May 14: 2016 Lingnan Forum Series on International Management
The Lingnan Forum Series on International Management, organized by Lingnan MBA Center and Lingnan (University) College of Sun Yat-sen University will feature guest speakers discussing the ins and outs of international management. Each speaker is a senior executive from a multinational company. The forums will cover a wide range of business subjects in entrepreneurship, professional ethics and practical cases, marketing and branding, risk management and more. May 14 will feature Business Director of Ogilvy Public Relations Candy Li, while CEO of Esquel Group John Cheh will give lecture on May 21.
Every Saturday until May 21, 6.30pm; Free entry. W.T.Chan Auditorium (3/F, Linnan Hall, Sun Yat-sen University).
May 14: That's PRD Live Reading Party
We wrapped up our call for submissions on May 5, but the That’s PRD writing contest is far from over. There’s a party to be had, people.
We’d like to invite everyone in the PRD – those who submitted works, those who considered doing so and those who laughed out loud at the prospect – to come to The Paddy Field in Guangzhou on Saturday, May 14 at 7pm to join us in a live reading party!
The event will feature 12-16 finalists from the writing contest, who will be notified formally via email or phone in the next few days. Each will read his or her piece aloud in front of an audience and panel of swoon-worthy ‘judges,’ including longtime That’s PRD contributor andUrban Family editor Lena Gidwani, Insider TV sensation Kara Schroeder and journalism professor and Radio Guangdong host Matt Horn.
Audience members will also have a chance to vote for their favorite work and determine the Reader’s Choice winner. So finalists, bring plenty of sidekicks!
Stand-up comedian and co-founder of Dr. Panda Comedy Club Michael Dorsher will come up from Hong Kong to host the event, ensuring the passionate poetry readings and erotic short stories don’t get too, er, awkward.
Two live bands – Ian Garcia and The Paddy Field house musicians – will take the stage between readings. And, as always, no That’s PRD gig would be complete without a lucky draw featuring ridiculously rad prizes!
Reserve your spot today (there’s limited seating!) by sending your name and cell number to our official WeChat account: Thats_PRD. Finalists get in free.
May 14, 7pm; RMB60. The Paddy Field.
May 14: Craft Beer Bar Crawl
The Guangzhou Craft Beer Bar Crawl is back! Catering to those with a love of finely crafted suds, this event will take attendees to four bars: Beer Hardcore, The Strand, Wonderland, and Bubba Macs.
Transportation by bus, six free beers and a free t-shirt are included in the price.
May 14, 7.30pm; RMB200. Pub crawl starts at Beer Hardcore.
May 14: Creating Healthy Habits – A Workshop on Nutrition & Fitness
"Easier said than done," is what most people think when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, but it's truly easier to accomplish than most of us think! In this special seminar, Kara Wutzke (K2Fit) and Julie Costerg (Linwards) will present a joint workshop on fitness and nutrition.
Topics that will be covered during the workshop include: recognizing good and bad foods, understanding food labels and technical percentage breakdown, understand which exercises will help you reach your goal and why, overcoming challenges of an urban lifestyle and much, much more!
Remember to bring a notebook and pen to take notes, as well as a yoga mat and comfortable workout gear for the second part of the session.
May 14, 1pm; RMB300 (includes tea, coffee, water, fresh fruits and nuts, a K2FIT workout sheet and a Linwards healthy juice). MXQ Art Space.
May 14: National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
The British adaptation of Servant of Two Masters, a comedy play by Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni, replaces Italy with the UK’s seaside resort of Brighton in 1963. Featuring British comedian and host of The Late Late Show, James Gorden, the uproarious One Man, Two Guvnors debuted in 2011 and went on to be a runaway hit on both London’s West End and on Broadway. Come to Guangzhou Opera House and get cracked up by the “comic King of Broadway (Daily Mail).”
May 14, 2pm; RMB160. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House.
May 14-15: Parkour with City Spanker
Have a thing for flying over rooftops? Want to master flips off a two-story building? Then join Remix Lab’s parkour fundamental classes to pick up some awe-inspiring techniques. City Spanker, a group of Guangzhou-based parkour enthusiasts, has set up a basic course for those interested in this uber-cool activity. An emerging extreme sport in China, parkour is also a fun way to get in shape. Follow Remix Lab on Wechat (RemixLabNews) for more information.
Every Sunday and Saturday until May 31, 2.30-7pm; RMB20 (limited to 30 persons). Remix Lab.
May 15: Windsbach Boy Choir
One of the most renowned boy choirs in the world, Windsbacher Knabenchor, or the Windsbach Boy Choir, are a German choral group made up of boys and young men from the town of Windsbach, in southern Germany. Founded in 1946, the choir is characterized with a unique synthesis of musicality and purity of sound. Major oratorios of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky make up the bulk of their subject matter. The choir of around 70 singers holds more than 50 concerts around the world each year due to high demand. This May, the Windsbach Boy Choir will inspire Guangzhou audiences with select ballads.
May 15, 3pm; RMB80－1,100. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House.
WIN! We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official Wechat account (Thats_PRD) before May 12 with the subject 'Windsbach' and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.
Until July 24: Face of God – The Rare Masks from Central Africa
In the mysterious traditions of Africa, masks have long played a unique and sacred role. Images of female dancers donning masks have been spotted on cliffs in South Africa, while the disguises are often worn during special rituals, including rite of passage ceremonies or in the daily lives by some tribes. This exhibition, entitled Face of God, will showcase 110 different masks, including instruments used to create them. Stop by for a rare look into this fascinating ritual.
Tue-Sun Apr 30-July 24, 9am-5pm; RMB15. 3/F, Guangdong Museum.
Shenzhen
May 10: Moon by Mattia Coletti
Mattia Colettias, the popular Italian guitarist, producer and sound engineer, is in Shenzhen May 10 for a free noise-rock performance. With no tickets or registration needed, make sure you arrive early to grab a good seat.
May 10, 8.30-9.45pm; Free entry. Old Heaven Bookstore.
May 11-15: Tomorrow Festival
This May, Shenzhen welcomes back the third annual Tomorrow Festival, an alternative music fest packed with leading international musicians in experimental, rock, avant-garde, free jazz and world.
Commencing on May 11, the five-day event will feature live shows, exclusive lectures and a documentary screening. Feldermelder will kick things off on stage with live psychedelic acts played on a wide range of analog and controlled digital equipment. Later that day, Ovo, an edgy Italian band that is one of the most active in the worldwide noise rock scene, is set to rev things up with rebellious jams and plenty of attitude.
So grab those Coachella cut-offs and make your way towards tomorrow – it’s going to be five days of pure music mayhem.
May 11-15; Prices vary based on performance. B10 Live.
May 14: Latin Party at Marco Polo Shenzhen
Marco Polo Shenzhen would like to spice up your life with its inaugural Brazilian-themed ‘Latin Party.’ Heat up the dance floor with the fiercest salsa moves while enjoying great Latin sounds from the exciting Brazilian band Moncho, Paloma, Jairo.
Have your fill of the party’s special BBQ buffet offerings, such as grilled beef tenderloin and lamb, along with typical Brazilian dishes including quibe, coxinha de galinha, Brazilian rice and delicious Churrasco.
May 14, 1-5pm. Marco Polo Shenzhen.
May 15: Lord of The Alien Seas by Die from Sorrow
Founded back in 2003, the melodic death metal band Die from Sorrow will be introducing audiences to their new album Lord of The Alien Seas. With over 13 years of performing on stage, the band is in town with five new songs to share with Shenzheners.
May 15, 9-10pm; RMB60 for presale, RMB80 at the door. Brown Sugar Jar.
Until May 15: Face: A Visualized Era of Living
Liu Hong’s artwork is colorful, meaningful and feminine. With a mix of bright colors over a black and white base, Liu’s paintings are a powerful statement of inner beauty, confidence and poise.
Until May 15, 10am-6pm; Free entry. e Museum of Contemporary Art.
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