GUANGZHOU
Three painters tell their stories
Three young oil painters tell their stories of working and living in a bustling city with their colorful, imaginative artworks at Kui Yuan Gallery, a beautiful Western-style historic building in Guangzhou. The highlight of the join-texhibition includes paintings by Liang Manyong, a fresh graduate from Guangzhou Academy of Art. The figure of a cute monster exists in each of his works. The monster is on a fantasy journey, attending the funeral of a rose or popping up on a bus without a destination, each hinting at an escape from the pressure of urban life that many young people have dreamed about.
10 am-10 pm, daily until Nov 5. Kui Yuan Gallery, Xuguyuan Road, Yuexiu district, Guangzhou. 020-8765-9746.
Finnish quintet sings a capella
Five crystal voices blending beautifully without disturbance from any musical instrument, Finnish a-cappella ensemble Viisi will take the audience at their concert in Guangzhou this Saturday far away to the green grasslands and blue lakes shimmering in the sun in the northern European country. The concert is made of Finnish folk songs and fresh covers of English hits including Crazy in Love and I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Comprising five female soloists, Viisi was founded in 2003 but has toured extensively and performed at important occasions such as a UNICEF concert in 2011.
8 pm, Nov 2. Experimental Theater of Guangzhou Opera House, Exit B1 of Zhujiang New Town subway station, the interchange of Line 3 and 5, Guangzhou. 020-3839-2888.
A good day for Bad Day
Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter is coming to Guangzhou with his rhythmic pop tunes and refreshing voice. His biggest hit is Bad Day, which swept the world in 2005 and was crowned No 1 Billboard hit of that year. Powter plays the piano and talks about urban life in his lyrics. At his concert in Guangzhou on Nov 7, Powter will perform tracks from his latest album Turn on the Lights in addition to hits such as Bad Day and Free Loop.
8 pm, Nov 7. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu district, Guangzhou. 020-8735-3869.
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