Local food festival, Pingu exhibition, concerts and more

Local food festival

Twenty brands from Shenzhen’s 10 districts will serve up their signature dishes in beloved flavors, including roast squab, sweet soups and more.

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Time: Until 9 p.m., Oct. 16; 4-9 p.m., Oct. 17-18

Venue: RAIL IN shopping mall, Nanshan District (南山区睿印RAIL IN)

Metro: Line 9 or 11 to Hongshuwan South Station (红树湾南站), Exit E

Pingu exhibition

At “Antarctic Wonderland,” explore artworks from 12 countries inspired by the beloved Pingu franchise. Featuring paintings, sculptures and installations, the exhibition reimagines the little penguin in fresh and imaginative ways.

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Time: Until Oct. 18

Venue: Mixture Gallery, 4/F, MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区万象天地4楼Mixture Gallery)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-Tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

Ceramic art

Artist Chen Shaoyue is showcasing more than 20 ceramic works that trace his exploration of the medium across different stages of his life.

Time: Until Oct. 19

Venue: L1/F, Art Design Center, Luohu District (罗湖区艺展中心一层)

Metro: Line 9 to Hongling North Station (红岭北站)

HK drama

“Voyage of the Eight Graces,” presented by the Hong Kong Dance Company, is coming to Shenzhen, offering a groundbreaking cross-cultural production that reimagines ancient Chinese aesthetics for the contemporary stage. The production is an artistic innovation that blends traditional and contemporary theatrical forms. Drawing inspiration from the cultural essence of the traditional Chinese “Eight Graces” — music, Go, calligraphy, painting, poetry, fragrance, flowers, and tea — the work elegantly embodies the refined aesthetic of the East.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 16-17; 3 p.m., Oct. 17

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit D

French quartet

The internationally acclaimed Quatuor Van Kuijk, one of France’s most distinguished string quartets, is set to dazzle Shenzhen audiences with a concert that redefines the boundaries of classical repertoire.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 17

Venue: Music Hall, Guangming Culture and Art Center, Guangming District (光明区光明文化艺术中心音乐厅)

Metro: Line 6 or 13 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

Vienna Boys Choir

One of the world’s most celebrated musical institutions, the Vienna Boys Choir, will grace Shenzhen. The concert is part of a series of events celebrating the choir’s own 100th anniversary of international touring, as well as the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 18

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山区坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

Post-punk

Russian post-punk and new-wave band Peremotka will perform hit songs alongside tracks from its latest album. With its distinctive indie-pop sound, the band promises an immersive live experience.

Time: 8 p.m., Oct. 16

Venue: HOU Live, OH Bay, Bao’an District (宝安区欢乐港湾HOU Live)

Metro: Line 11 to Bao’an Station (宝安站), Exit B