Expat Explorer | Basketball & Crepes, mahjong night, InterChamber Drinks & more

InterChamber Business Networking Drinks

The first Interchamber Business Networking Drinks of 2026 in Shenzhen will be held tonight. Come together and celebrate with plenty of networking opportunities, expand your social circle, and enjoy nice food and drinks!

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., April 9

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for more info

Basketball & Crepes

Join Club Hive International this Sunday for "Pancakes & Crepes" — a fun sports and social event open to women and men of all levels, including beginners and those new to the sport.

Time: 10:30 a.m., April 12

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for more info

Spanish Club

Welcome to join this week's Amy & Jean Spanish Club. This week's main topic will be "Fashion trends in clothing, technology and lifestyles." Participants will have discussions and debates, and play two games called Twister and Bingo. Come, learn and practice Spanish! 

Time: 10:30-11:40 a.m. (beginners), 11:50 a.m.-1 p.m. (intermediates), April 12

Note: Scan the QR codes in the poster for more info

Stand-up Comedy 

NYC English stand-up is coming to Shenzhen — David Ettinger brings his solo show HAPPILY DIVORCED to China! He has performed all over the world: New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai … now it’s your turn. His comedy blends sharp New York humor with stories about expat life, relationships, and cultural chaos.

Time: 7 p.m. April 12

Note: Buy tickets at "好说喜剧脱口秀" WeChat miniprogram

Mahjong Night

Join Alena next Wednesday for a very special edition of Craft Head's weekly Language Exchange — participants will play majiang (mahjong) together. Don't know how? The host will teach you! Have fun, make new friends, and enjoy great craft beer and conversation in the heart of Futian!

Time: 7-9:15 p.m., April 15

Note: Scan the QR codes in the poster to buy tickets and join the event's WeChat group

Songkran Pool Party

If you've ever experienced Songkran in Thailand, you already know this isn't just a party. It's a full-scale water fight. On April 18, HotDuck Events is bringing that same energy to Shenzhen with a Songkran Pool Party at Garden City Rooftop Pool — combining water fights, music, and a full day of poolside chaos.

Time: 12-10 p.m., April 18

Note: Read this article for more info

Midnight Charity Run

Captivating's 18th Annual Midnight Charity Run will be held April 18. 100% of the event's registration fee/fundraising will support the work of the Shenzhen Charity Federation Captivating Fund educating out-of-school girls in Western China.

Time: 11 p.m., April 18

Note: Read this article for more info