Ukrainian-themed

    concert and bazaar

    A Ukrainian charity event will be held at the International Conference Center of Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School on June 18.

    The event will include a Ukrainian-themed concert and bazaar, where performers, artists and cooks prepare food and show off pieces of art. A charity concert will start at 3 p.m. The program will include numbers of Ukrainian and international artists. All of the income from this charity event will be transferred to Ukrainian kids in need.

    Time: Noon-5 p.m., June 18

    Venue: International Conference Center, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Nanshan District (南山区北京大学深圳研究院)

    Metro: Luobao Line, Shenzhen University Station (深大站), Exit C

    Zhou Yihong’s art work

    The paintings by Shenzhen artist Zhou Yihong are on exhibit at Guan Shanyue Art Museum through June 19.

    Most of the paintings are human portraits or landscapes in Shenzhen or neighboring cities. Zhou, who has witnessed the development of Shenzhen since the city’s opening up more than three decades ago, seldom adopts a social perspective in his art expression but gives vent to his artistic talent through topics that are familiar in life, with skillful use of color and ink.

    Dates: Until June 19

    Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路6026号关山月美术馆)

    Metro: Longhua or Longgang Line, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit B

    English corner

    This week, the English corner’s topic is “the history and culture of Houston.” You’ve heard of Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets but what else do you know about this large American city? At the event, we will talk about the history and culture of Houston.

    Time: 8 p.m., June 15

    Venue: Big Steps, North Area, Shenzhen Book City, intersection of Hongli Road and Jintian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和金田路交汇处深圳书城北区大台阶)

    Metro: Longgang or Longhua Line, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit B