Will you be in Shenzhen or Hong Kong for the holiday? The Chinese New Year holiday is packed with a wide array of events in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. From shadow plays and Super Bowl viewings to horse racing and rugby, there’s something for everyone.

    SHENZHEN

    Watch the Super Bowl

    Super Bowl 50, the U.S. football game that will determine the champion of the National Football League for the 2015 season, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 7 (Pacific Time) between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. The halftime show will be headlined by Coldplay and Beyoncé. In Shenzhen, you can watch the game at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 8 (Beijing Time) at several bars, including McCawley’s, The Tavern, Xpats, Frankie’s, HH-Gourmet, George & Dragon, Pancho’s, Xpats, X-Ta-Sea, Brew Magic Pub, Snake Pit and Señor Frog’s.

    Shadow plays

    Shenzhen Museum is hosting shadow plays. The free tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis on the day of the event.

    Time: 2:30 p.m., Feb. 13

    Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆新馆)

    Metro: Shekou or Longhua Line, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

    Laowai & Gweilo

    Come enjoy a special farewell performance by Shenzhen’s most prominent bass music duo, Laowai & Gweilo. DJs, Lovetron, Marko and K-Dub will also support the show.

    Time: 8 p.m., Feb. 13

    Tickets: 30 yuan, free entry before 9 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

    Spring flowers at parks

    Camelia

    Dates: Feb. 8-22

    Venue: South Area, Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, Nanshan District (南山区园博园南区)

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

    Narcissus

    Dates: Until Feb. 22

    Venue: Exhibition Hall, Bijia Mountain Park, Futian District (福田区笔架山公园展览馆)

    Metro: Longgang Line, Huaxin Station (华新站), Exit D

    Chinese rose

    Dates: Feb. 8-22

    Venue: People Park, 3071 Renmin Road North, Luohu District (罗湖区人民北路3071号人民公园)

    Metro: Longgang Line, Shaibu Station (晒布站), Exit D2

    Maruko Dreaming Expo

    An exhibition featuring Maruko, the adorable character from popular Japanese anime TV series “Chibi Maruko-chan,” is being held at Coastal City free of charge.

    Dates: Until Feb. 22

    Venue: Coastal City, 33 Wenxin Road 5, Nanshan District (南山区文心五路33号海岸城)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E

    Sea World Light Festival

    The Third Sea World International Light Festival is divided into two areas, with the outdoor area exhibiting works by domestic artists and the indoor area works by foreign artists.

    Dates: Until Feb. 14

    Tickets: Outdoor (free), indoor (50 yuan)

    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

    ‘Adrift’

    Installations and sound art by emerging young Chinese and Estonian artists are on display in the “Adrift” exhibition. It tackles the sociological issues of human mobility and migration.

    Dates: Until Feb. 28

    Venue: OCT Art Terminal, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园南区OCT当代艺术中心)

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

    UABB

    The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (UABB) features hundreds of exhibitors from around the world as they explore topics of city development and life.

    Dates: Until Feb. 28

    Venue: Dacheng Flour Mill, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口大成面粉厂)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Shekou Port Station (蛇口港站), Exit D

    ‘Cross Line’

    Artworks designed by domestic contemporary artists and handmade by traditional handicraft people are on display at the “Cross Line” exhibition.

    Dates: Until March 6

    Venues: C2, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2展厅)

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

    (Cao Zhen)

    HONG KONG

    Rugby Cup

    French Top-14 league contenders Racing 92 will return to Hong Kong for the third time in three seasons to play against defending Super Rugby Champions Highlanders in Lunar New Year Rugby Cup. It will be the first match to feature a Super Rugby club in Asia.

    Time: 5 p.m., Feb. 6

    Tickets: HK$399

    Venue: Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (柴湾小西湾运动场)

    MTR: Chai Wan Station

    Night Parade

    The Chinese New Year Night Parade is one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated annual events. Fantastic floats and spectacular performances by local and international groups will be welcoming the New Year with a grandeur unique to Hong Kong.

    Time: 8-9:45 p.m., Feb. 8

    Route: Parade starts with an opening ceremony at the Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and proceeds along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, Nathan Road and Salisbury Road.

    Chinese New Year Race Day

    Kick off the Year of the Monkey by visiting the Chinese New Year Race Day in Hong Kong. Thrilling lion dances, good luck greetings from the territory’s favorite jockeys, variety shows and tips from a feng shui master are some of the many New Year attractions to enjoy.

    Time: Noon-6 p.m., Feb. 10

    Tickets: HK$10-130

    Venue: Sha Tin Racecourse, New Territories (沙田马场)

    MTR: Racecourse Station

    Fireworks display

    Thousands will line both sides of iconic Victoria Harbor on the second day of the Chinese New Year to witness Hong Kong ushering in the Year of the Monkey with an astounding fireworks display.

    Time: 8 p.m., Feb. 9

    Venue: Victoria Harbor (维多利亚港)

    Birthday of Che Kung

    Che Kung’s birthday falls on the second day of the first lunar month. He was famed for being able to suppress uprisings and plagues during the Song Dynasty and later became revered as a god. On his birthday, Che Kung temples are crowded with devotees hoping to catch him in a good mood.

    Date: Feb. 9

    Venue: Che Kung Temple, 7 Che Kung Temple Road, Tai Wai, New Territories (新界大围车公庙路7号车公庙)

    MTR: Che Kung Temple Station

    Udderbelly Festival

    The festival makes its Asian debut in Hong Kong with a bellyful of exciting, eclectic and affordable entertainment! Just like on London’s Southbank and in Edinburgh, you can come and enjoy circus, dance, music, beat-boxing and family shows.

    Dates: Until Feb. 14

    Venue: Central Harborfront Event Space, Hong Kong (中环海滨活动空间)

    MTR: Central Station

    Charity Carnival

    The carnival presents innovative attractions. The “Tourbillon” is one of the newest thrill rides in the world, whereas the innovative Skyfall is the ultimate drop tower, a freefall experience from 27 floors with its smooth braking ensuring a breathtaking effect for all thrill seekers.

    Dates: Until March 28

    Tickets: HK$180

    Venue: The Former Kai Tak Runway, Kowloon (九龙前启德机场跑道)

    MTR: Kowloon Bay Station and then take minibus 86(SD News)