The sixth OCT-LOFT Jazz Festival is being held in town. In the final week, more world leading musicians and compelling newcomers will take to the B10 Live stage.

    Known for its variety of acts, the festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz and showcases vast musical talent from home and abroad.

    Italian band Mothra will discuss improvisation and electronics with music lovers Oct. 22 at A3+.

    Upcoming shows:

    Oct. 17, 8-9:30 p.m., Free Nelson Mandoom Jazz (Scotland)

    Oct. 18, 8-9 p.m., MUSICMUSICMUSIC (Sweden)

    Oct. 18, 9:20-10:20 p.m., Ming-Wu-Xu Trio (U.S., Germany)

    Oct. 19, 8-9:30 p.m., BanzOester & The Rainmakers (Switzerland, South Africa)

    Oct. 20, 8-9:30 p.m., Otomo Yoshihide & Yoshigaki Yasuhiro Duo (Japan)

    Oct. 21, 8-9 p.m., Mothra (Italy)

    Oct. 21, 9:20-10:20 p.m., Men I Trust (Canada)

    Oct. 23, 8-9:30 p.m., Sebastian Schunke Band (Germany, Uruguay, Australia)

    Tickets: 60-100 yuan

    Show venue: B10 Live, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区B10现场)

    Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A(SD News)