‘Unmanned’ world A group of young Chinese artists are exhibiting paintings, videos and installations at Guan Shanyue Art Museum in the newly opened “On the Road · 2018” exhibition. Themed “Unmanned,” this year’s exhibition questions how artists will react to a novel world of growing numbers of unmanned aerial vehicles, self-driving cars and unmanned supermarkets and what they predict about the future. Dates: Until Dec. 20 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Road, Futian District (福田區紅荔路6026號關山月美術館) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit B ‘Swan Lake’ ballet The Russian State Ballet will present “Swan Lake” in Futian to welcome the New Year. Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” composed in 1875-76, is one of the most popular of all ballets.Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 21-22 Tickets: 180-880 yuan Venue: Shenzhen Children’s Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田區福中一路2002號深圳市少年宮) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit A Pillow Fight Prepare yourself for fun and laughter that you surely don’t want to miss. Let’s go crazy to welcome the New Year by whacking someone with a pillow. Besides the pillow fight, live shows and several dance performances will rock the New Year’s Eve night. Time: 8-9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Dec. 31 Tickets: 168 yuan Venue: MARS Live House , 10/F, T-Park, 2001 Binhe Boulevard, Futian District (福田區濱河大道2001號深港影視創意園10樓火星現場) Metro: Line 9 to Ludan Village Station (鹿丹村站), Exit A1 SAFIA Australian electronica, indie pop band SAFIA will debut in Shenzhen. The band is composed of lead singer Ben Woolner, drummer Michael Bell, guitar and synthesizer Harry Sayer. “SAFIA” is taken from the song “Sapphire,” which means “quietness” in Arabic. SAFIA’s style combines electronics, rhythm and blues, and is influenced by many singers and entertainers. Time: 8:30 p.m., Dec. 15 Tickets: 160 yuan Venue: HOU LIVE, 9289 Binhe Avenue, Futian District (福田區濱河大道9289號HOU LIVE) Metro: Line 9 to Xiasha Station (下沙站), Exit B(SD News) |