Sea World Carnival

    International residents in Shekou will hold a party featuring music parade, bagpipes, Sichuan face-changing, children’s performances, folk handicraft demonstration and Chinese calligraphy. Hong Kong Satellite TV host Maizi will host the event.

    Time: 5-7 p.m., Nov. 6

    Venue: Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口海上世界)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit D

    Niccolo Faraci

    Italian double bass player Niccolo Faraci will collaborate with Taiwanese pianist Tsai Hsin-yu and Guangzhou drummer Nie Xin for a jazz show.

    Time: 9:30 p.m., Nov. 6

    Tickets: 60-80 yuan

    Venue: On Stage, 1/F, Unit B, Block 4, Shenzhen Software Industry Base, intersection of Keyuan and Xuefu roads, Nanshan District (南山区学府路与科园路交汇处深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座一层飞马旅)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Keyuan Station (科苑站), Exit C

    Book Exchange

    Book Exchange is an event organized by U.S. teacher Glen Cornell for local book-lovers to share books. Cornell says they currently have over 500 English and 100 Chinese books. Attendees are invited to donate and borrow books.

    Time: 3-6 p.m., Nov. 8

    Venue: 1/F, Shuiwei Xinjiayuan, Shuiwei Street, Futian District (福田区水围街水围新家园一楼)

    Metro: Longhua Line, Fumin Station (福民站), Exit D

    First Fridays

    First Fridays is a monthly event combining local short films and dance music. At 8 p.m., a collection of short films made by local amateur filmmakers will be shown. Come early if you want a good seat. If you’d like to show your film at the next event, email muzikbox@163.com. At 10 p.m. the venue turns into Muzikbox, hosting local DJs. This month’s theme is the 1950s/60s, with music by DJ Tayta. Guest DJs include Mojo and CEO.

    Time: 8 p.m. till late, Nov. 6

    Tickets: Free for entering before 10 p.m. and 30 yuan for entering after 10 p.m.

    Venue: Whatever Coffee, Block E6, OCT-LOFT (华侨城创意园E6栋如盒咖啡店)

    Metro: Luobao Line, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A

    Hip-hop dance

    Local dance troupes will present a night of hip-hop dance.

    Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 8

    Tickets: 30-120 yuan

    Venue: Shixia Theater Hall, Futian Cultural Hall, 3006 Fuqiang Road (福强路3006号福田区文化馆石厦戏剧主题馆)

    Metro: Longgang Line, Yitian Station (益田站), Exit B(Cao Zhen)