The Greater Bay Area is full of surprises. This week we’ve got Siberian underground sounds at an iconic club, an exhibition on fragrances all the way from the 16th century, and all-you-can-eat gyoza for HK$13.
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If that piques your interest, read on to find out about all the great events happening around the Greater Bay Area.
Foshan
Threads of Kinship exhibition
He Art Museum and Paris’ Kadist gallery present an exhibition that brings together works by over 40 contemporary artists, using the rich textile tradition of the Pearl River Delta region as a starting point.
Venue: He Art Museum (和美术馆)
Date: Now until 30 June
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Guangzhou
The Unceasing Aura exhibition
Head to the World’s Largest Fragrance Museum in Guangzhou for an exhibition featuring Eastern and Western perfumes from the 16th to the 20th century.
Venue: Xuelei Fragrance Museum (雪蕾香氛博物馆)
Date: Now until 31 May
Time: 10:30 pm to late
Miffy and Friends China experience
Beloved Dutch icon Miffy the rabbit is celebrated with an immersive experience featuring plenty of photo-ops and an exclusive Guangzhou-themed zone.
Venue: Tianhe City, Beijing Road – Block B (北京路天河城B区B1层·米菲馆)
Date: 11 April to 31 August
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Hengqin
Macao-Hengqin craft market
Some 150 creative booths from Macao, Guangdong, Southeast Asia, and Portuguese-speaking countries will showcase handmade crafts, art, vintage items and more. Expect music and games as well.
Venue: Hengqin Culture & Art Complex (橫琴文化藝術中心)
Date: 9 to 12 April
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FIBA 3×3 Hengqin Challenger
The International Basketball Federation’s season-opening stop of the 3×3 Challenger will take place in Hengqin.
Venue: Hengqin Culture & Art Complex (橫琴文化藝術中心)
Date: 11 to 12 April
Hong Kong
All-you-can-eat gyoza
For just HK$13, you can eat an unlimited amount of gyoza on weekdays only to celebrate this popular shop’s 13th anniversary.
Venue: Ramen Iroha
Date: On weekdays only until 15 June
Time: 5 to 9 pm
HK Ballet presents Glam Rock
Glam rock meets contemporary ballet in Hong Kong Ballet’s homage to the music of Depeche Mode, Queen and Hong Kong rock band Beyond.
Venue: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Date: 10 to 12 April
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Suede: The Antidepressants Tour
Suede – one of the “Big Four” of Britpop – bring their moody, glam rock infused sound to Hong Kong for one night only before heading to Guangzhou later this month.
Venue: AXA Wonderland
Date: 11 April
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Magical Disc Adventure
Hong Kong UK bass collective Feed the Dragon launches a new events series featuring vinyl-only sets.
Venue: Social Room
Date: 11 April
Time: 9 pm to late
Macao
Macau International Comedy Festival
From lakeside shows to industry summits spanning Macao and Hengqin, this festival is on a mission to scout local talent and offer lots of laughs.
Venue: Various locations
Date: 9 to 12 April
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Pony & Plume x Lennon’s
Capella’s whisky bar Pony & Plume hosts the director of Lennon’s at Rosewood Bangkok, recognised on the 50 Best Discovery list.
Venue: Pony & Plume, Capella
Date: 9 April
Time: 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Shenzhen
Buryatsky Underground (Б.А.Т.О.) at Oil Club
Hailing from southern Siberia, indie multidisciplinary music collective Buryatsky Underground will take the decks at Oil tonight. Get there early for a screen printing workshop hosted by the collective.
Venue: Oil Club
Date: 6 April
Time: 6 pm to late
