Graffiti

Join the “Back to the Wall” graffiti events Sunday and Monday to learn graffiti art, discover your hidden capacity and color the Longxi Village in Longgang District. You can buy spray paint on the spot or bring your own. Ask Lele for shuttle bus and lunch reservations through his WeChat (“leleitaly”). As one of the organizers, Lele will also serve homemade Italian dishes.

Dates: Oct. 14-15

Venue: Longxi Village, Xinlian Road, Longgang District (龙岗区新联路龙西村)

Metro: Line 3 to Longcheng Square Station (龙城广场站), Exit C and then take a taxi

Maker Faire Shenzhen

The 2018 Maker Faire Shenzhen, an annual fair showcasing cutting-edge gadgets and projects, is being held in Shekou. Entry is free. The fair features 150 booths and 20 workshops.

Dates: Until Oct. 14

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, 1187 Wanghai Road, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口望海路1187号海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Afghan treasures

A collection of 231 ancient artifacts from the National Museum of Afghanistan are on display.

Dates: Until Nov. 4

Venue: Nanshan Museum, 2093 Nanshan Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区南山大道2093号南山博物馆)

Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

‘Land[E]scape’

“Land[E]scape” is a design exhibition featuring 61 sets of creative projects by Studio Makkink & Bey.

Dates: Until Jan. 6, 2019

Venue: OCT Art & Design Gallery, 9009 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区深南大道9009号华•美术馆)

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

Monroe exhibition

More than 400 personal belongings of U.S. legend Marilyn Monroe are on display.

Dates: Until Jan. 5, 2019

Venue: Yealife, 4/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, Nanshan District (南山区益田假日广场四楼懿生活)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station (世界之窗站), Exit A

‘Game On’

With over 150 playable games, including “Super Mario” and “Pac-Man,” “Game On,” an international touring exhibition, is now on.

Dates: Until Oct. 14

Venue: OCT Harbor Exhibition Center, OCT Harbor, Baishi Road, Nanshan District (南山区白石路欢乐海岸创展中心)

Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (深圳湾公园站), Exit E(SD News)