The NSZ Weekend-er – 11/23: 32 Things to do this Thanksgiving Weekend!


Now Shenzhen   |   November 23, 2023
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~ Your Ultimate Weekend Guide ~



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Date: Thursday, November 23
Time: 20:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - HOU LIVE


BIn the name of summer
Did you have any regrets this summer? Did you fall in love?
Did you meet someone you wanted to see?
Did you take evening strolls in the summer breeze?
Did you enjoy live music?
If you have any regrets, don’t worry. HOMESHAKE China Tour in Shanghai and Shenzhen,
two cities, two bands each, takes you back to summer!
In this deep autumn season, “in the name of summer,” do things you didn’t get to do this summer!




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Date: Thursday, November 23
Time: 22:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - OIL Club


Von D is renowned for his ability to fill dance floors, fuse genres and hold his own in collaborations with some of the biggest names in underground music.
With three albums and multiple EPs under his belt, he is also recognized for featuring exclusive and unreleased dub or dubstep tunes, alongside his own music. With regular shows in Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and five tours in the USA, his world fan base is testament to his skill.
Von D is on an increasingly prolific trajectory in recent times. Over the past two years his music appeared on legendary imprints such as System Music, Deep Medi, Zamzam and Artikal Music UK signaling his renewed focus on dubwise productions.
The french producer is going back to his musical roots. He continues to evolve his style and sound, touring around and setting clubs on fire night after night.




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Date: Thursday, November 23 to 26
Time: 22:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - Mandarin Orientail
Cost: 1888 RMB - 2888 RMB


A week of culinary indulgence awaits at OPUS 388, our renowned French restaurant located on the 77th floor, as Guest Chef Kiko Moya joins our exclusive chef table from his two Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain from 22 to 26 November.Intimate and exclusive, the chef’s table at OPUS 388 lets guests witness Chef Kiko Moya’s culinary expertise first-hand and interact with him. His skillfully crafted dishes celebrate the traditional flavours of avant-garde gastronomy from southeastern Spain.A seven-course dinner menu experience costs CNY 1,888 per person, or a four-course degustation menu is available at CNY 1,388. Both menus offer wine pairing options, limited seating is available and advance bookings are recommended. 




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Date: Thursday, November 23 and every subsequent Thursdays
Location: Futian - Craft Head


Start the holiday right with an epic quiz hosted by Yusri! Win some free beers and most importantly - GLORY!




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Date: Thursday, November 23 and every subsequent Thursdays
Time:
 21:00 - Onwards
Location:
 Futian - Cafe Society


Get ready to laugh your socks off at Big Bear’s hilarious open mic stand-up comedy show happening every Thursday night! 🎙
Extended Happy Hour!!!
2pm-8pm 50% beer!
6pm to 8pm – 40% off coctails 🍹🍹
Special Offer 1: Grab a juicy burger with fries and a refreshing beer, all for just 100RMB!
Special Offer 2: Enjoy a delightful pasta dish paired with a glass of exquisite wine, also for only 100RMB! 🍷🍾
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to have a fantastic night out!
It’s almost Friday anyway!
Tag your friends and spread the word. See you at Café Society!




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Date: Thursday, November 23 and every subsequent Thursdays
Time: 
21:00 - Onwards
Location: 
Shekou - Terrace Bar


Ladies, it's your night to shine! Join us for Ladies' Night on the Terrace in Nanshan every Thursdays. Enjoy a night of fun, music, and great company.




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Date: Thursday, November 23
Time: 19:00 - Onwards
Location: Nanshan - Penny Black Jazz Club


Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Flamenco and Jazz with the Xavkat Flamenco Project & Jazz Jam at Penny Black Jazz in Nanshan. Join us for a night of passionate rhythms and improvisational brilliance.




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Date: Thursday to Sunday, November 23 to 26
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
Location: Shekou - Gecko


Allegro is Gecko’s very popular house band consisting of Sabsy on vocals, Mark on guitar and Gab on keyboards. They play a wide variety of music and because of their talent and personalities always guarantee a great evening.




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Date: Thursday, November 23 and every subsequent Thursdays
Time: 20:30 - 22:30
Location: Futian - SanYou


Starting this January, every Wednesday and Thursday night, SanYou brings you the liveliest music in town. Bring your friends and enjoy the live bands while having some chillax time.



Looking for Thanksgiving Events and activities?
Here's the comprehensive guide for the Thanksgiving. 


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Date: Friday, November 24
Time: 19:30 - Onwards
Location: Sea World - The Flames
Cost: 120 RMB - 150 RMB


TakeOut Comedy presents HAN Q live in Shenzhen on Friday, November 24th happening at The Flames (Second Floor) in Sea World!
Han Q is a regular comic from the Shanghai stand-up comedy scene. He has not only made a name for himself there but has toured around China, popping into many of the local comedy scenes across the country. Now it’s his turn to head to Guangdong for a weekend of laughter!
Han is also getting recognition from abroad! Below is a shoutout to Han from the popular USA comedian Bill Burr!
Supporting acts for this show will be various regular comics from Shenzhen! We are very excited for bringing you this full lineup of fun for the evening!




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Date: Friday, November 24
Time: 21:00 - Onwards
Location: Shekou - Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Cost: 29 RMB - 39 RMB


NEED!  invites everyone to listen to songs, dance and watch catwalk shows at the beach in winter!
There are 15 groups of musicians and organizations in three days , including old friends YEYE, rhythm princess NANAKO, and more new friends joining:
Kazakh musician Juansh-kukabek brings national music LIVE ; DAWless teahouse musicians who adhere to the concept of “less is more” bring us a different audio-visual experience; SUKITHEKID will bring a vibe that integrates design, aesthetics and music ; Shenzhen Jellyfish , a unique local female DJ focusing on the field of UK SOUNDS ; JING presents organic Eastern Zen music , leading us into the terminal world built by her; 617’s unique logical aesthetics inspires the original wildness in music ; ex-machina combines familiarity and experimentation , deconstructed elements are output to the outside world through remixing and unexpected frame assembly; the naughty musical soul Cyberkid spends time with us with self-aware distributed algorithmic music.




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Date: Friday, November 24
Time: 20:30 - Onwards
Location: Futian - HOU LIVE (Xiasha Store)
Cost: 120 RMB - 480 RMB


Join the Taro Aika Special Band 2023 Tour at Hou Live, Futian! Immerse yourself in captivating melodies and vibrant performances on an unforgettable musical journey.




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Date: Friday, November 24
Location: Nanshan - Wanke Yuncheng design community-Zone C


Jianshan is a good friend of some members of our community and has run many projects in the field of interactive art. When we met at this year’s 2023 Maker Faire in Greater Bay Area, he was sharing the works of Touch Designer, a hot topic in the visual arts field. This month, we invited him to share with us, so that we can quickly keep up with this fast-rising visual arts community in the world.




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Date: Friday, November 24
Time: 22:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - OIL Club
Cost: 120 RMB


33EMYBW the unlikely star of the SVBKVLT crew. She has referred to her style of music as “limb dance.” She’s inspired by arthropods—that is, insects, spiders, crustaceans and other exoskeletal creatures—and tries to use “arthropod-like beat evolution to achieve the perception of tiny creatures dancing around!




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Date: Friday, November 24 and every subsequent Fridays
Time: 22:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - Parlor


Have a fantastic night out this Friday at Parlor in Luohu! Join us for great music, delicious drinks, and a night to remember.




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Date: Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25 and every subsequent Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Futian - Cafe Society


Join us this week for an unforgettable experience filled with remarkable live music performances that will leave you craving for more. :star-struck: Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s create memories together at Café Society! 🎊 See you there!
#LiveMusicAtCafeSociety #UnforgettableNights #GoodVibesOnly


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Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 25 - 26
Location: GuangZhou - Ginour Fitness Resort
Cost: 98 RMB 


A New Dynasty Begins with GinourSports, in association with Global Classic, hosting China’s very first Strongman Carnival in their brand new state of the art Fitness Resort located in Panyu Guangzhou. With nearly 100 athletes scheduled to compete over 2 days and over 120,000RMB in prizes being given away this is truly “THE” fitness event of the season. If you’re a fan of the sport, a fellow athlete or simply a curious spectator you definitely don’t want to miss out on this landmark event.




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 21:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - RMK Bar
Cost: 128RMB – 148RMB 


Creativity Matters, a vibrant center for design, art and creativity, invites you to attend the first Creative Economy Exchange event in Shenzhen. This is not just a networking opportunity, but a celebration of innovation, collaboration and the growth of the creative industries.
This event is a key contact point for Shenzhen’s creative economy and aims to promote networking within the arts and creative industries. It provides a platform for the introduction of new concepts and approaches, allowing local business people and creative professionals to meet, exchange ideas and inspire new partnerships..




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 19:30 - Onwards
Location: Guangzhou - Outdoor Garden, Shangri-La 
Cost: 20 RMB (Kids) - 35 RMB (Adults)


Experience the best of British culture at British Day 2023, Shangri-La Guangzhou! Indulge in authentic delights, music, and traditions for a delightful celebration.




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Date: Saturday, November 18
Location: Nanshan - HOU LIVE (Qianhai Store)
Cost: 168 RMB - 238 RMB


Feel the enchantment with Maximilian Hecker at Hou Live, Futian! Join us for a night of soulful melodies and captivating tunes.




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 21:30 - Onwards
Location: Nanshan -ROOTS HOUSE
Cost: 160 RMB


Embark on a visual odyssey at 'Starry, Starry Night: Van Gogh's World Long Play' at Roots House, Nanshan on November 25th. Experience art's timeless allure.




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 20:30 - Onwards
Location: Futian - HOU LIVE (Xiasha Store)
Cost: 150 RMB


Rock on with Shi Lei's '4Rock 2023: Ten Thousand Shows' National Tour at Hou Live! Join the ultimate rock experience!




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 22:00 - Onwards
Location: Futian - OIL Club


Jeremy aka Hadone is one of this interesting new artists emerging from France. He already burned several clubs in the last months. Producing since 3 years he is taking is inspiration in all different kind of music and field of creation. A lover of dirty and fat rythmics, raw and pretty straight forward, Hadone is a perfect mix between some 90’s killer tracks and some of the finest new Techno. “CTAFAD” is a music program. The first single “EP 1” by “Shanshui” issue, which is two tentative works, music is by the experimental psychedelic, rhythm and noise mixed. Most of the original sounds are not much modified, like atmospheric pressure-like pressure, ambitious ultrasound experiments. Eventually, an epic kernel sound field is revealed at the meticulous level. Rhythm bass line from the beginning to be proficient in interaction, gradually unfolded and never relax.




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Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 13:00 - Onwards
Location: Shekou - Haijing Square 28th Flr
Cost: 99 RMB


The first African Pop Up AfroBites is set to open its doors in Shenzhen on November 18th, 2023, and will welcome guests every subsequent Saturday. Situated in the heart of Shekou, our establishment offers a curated selection of cuisine, an ambiance filled with vibrant Afro beats, a variety of drinks, and engaging games like Beerpong, catan, cluedo, cashflow, articulate, dice games, cards and more. Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable experience!




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Date: Saturday, November 25 & every subsequent Saturday
Location: Futian - Craft Head


Open mic every Saturday! - Trade your weirdness/coolness/talent/ability for a free drink and chill with other likeminded creatives!  Or if you're too shy, just enjoy some solid, organic, free-range live music!




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Date: Saturday, November 25 & every subsequent Saturday
Time: 20:00 - 23:00 
Location: Luohu - Jing A Tap Room


Join Jing-A's "Sunset Sessions" every Saturday at Sungang Taproom in Shenzhen. Enjoy drinks on the patio, live DJ sets, and a special late-night street-food-inspired menu. Start your summer off right!




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Date: Saturday, November 25 and every subsequent Saturdays
Time:
 21:30 - Onwards
Location: Futian - Jing Bar
Cost: 99 RMB - 129 RMB


Latin Dancing social party in Shenzhen
🍷Night city view from 38 floor
🍷Good Music
🍷Free flow of drinks


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Date: Sunday, November 26
Time: 20:00 - Onwards
Location: Nanshan - ROOTS HOUSE
Cost: 50 RMB - 92 RMB


Experience 'Verdens Verste Menneske' at Roots House, this Sunday, showcasing the Norwegian film's emotional journey through life's complexities and human nuances.




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Date: Sunday, November 26
Time: 10:00  - 16:00
Location: Shekou International School The Bay Campus
Cost: Free Entry


The annual SWIC Holiday Charity Bazaar is just around the corner! We’re in a new location this year – SIS The Bay Campus. With more space and many new vendors, we’re excited to kick off the holiday season with the Shenzhen community.
There will be lots of great food vendors selling favourites such as mulled wine and mince pies plus other treats to enjoy on the day, and to buy as gifts. Local craft vendors, wellness and so much more.
Activities for kids and photos with santa will make this a fun day out for all the family. School choir performances will be sure to leave you with plenty of good cheer!
Always free entry.




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Date: Sunday, November 26 and every subsequent Sundays
Time: 21:00 - Onwards
Location: Nanshan - The Flames


TakeOut Comedy’s FREE ENTRY Open Mic is happening at The Flames! Come on out and join us as we end the weekend with some laughs!
It’s open mic tonight which means that anybody can go on stage to tell their jokes or share some funny stories. Simply sign up with the host when you arrive if you want stage time. All performers get one free drink after their performance! 
On top of the fun show, audience members can enjoy 10% off all food and drink items from the entire menu! It is a free show but be sure to support the venue by making a purchase at the bar when you arrive.




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Date: Thursday, November 26
Time: 21:30 - Onwards
Location: Nanshan - Meeting Jazz
Cost: 220 RMB - 280 RMB


Qin Sifeng invites
Super musician with high reputation and praise
Huang Yi, Zhao Haocheng, Wu Yongheng (Beibei)
Together they form SEDAR BAND
The essence of 15 years of creation
Presented again at Meeting Jazz Shenzhen
Stay tuned.




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Date: Sunday, November 26 and every subsequent Sundays
Time: 20:30 - Onwards
Location: Bao'an - King's Bar
Cost: Free Entry


Quiz is on Sunday Night! Questions begin at 8:30PM! Join and have fun!


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