Cao Zhen caozhen0806@126.com This weekend, check out Overseas Chinese Town Group’s six subvenues of the 15th China International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), where there will be lots of fun events for all ages. OCT-LOFT With “Un · Framed” as this year’s theme, OCT-LOFT will continue to break boundaries and maintain contemporary art, creative design and avant-garde music as its features, offering various entertaining events. Newly opened public art exhibition “ON/OFF” invites artists to paint the parking lots in OCT-LOFT, creating a unique visual experience for visitors. On May 17-19, eight gigs by musicians from China, Japan, Germany and Georgia will give rock, electronic and experimental music concerts at the popular B10 Live stage for the sixth Tomorrow Festival. A lecture and two documentary screenings will also be held this weekend to promote avant-garde music. OCAT Shenzhen’s contemporary ink painting exhibition “Ink at Current” is still open to the public until Sunday. Other painting and photography exhibitions will also be held at various galleries in OCT-LOFT. Visitors can shop in the open-air T-Street Creative Bazaar on May 17-19, where 100 creative gadget designers, collectors and handicraft enthusiasts will set up booths. WeChat: oct-loft Venue: OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意园) Metro: Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A or Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit B Gankeng New Township Located in Longgang District, Gankeng New Township is a Hakka-style scenic spot developed by the Overseas Chinese Town Group. The town with the recognizable Hakka hat logo will launch the Little Hakka Han Dynasty-Style Clothing Festival on May 19. Every weekend from May 17 to June 30, a snack market will also be held in the small town for visitors to try South China snacks. Visitors who win at games at the V-Valley Park Square can claim a free gift. More intangible cultural heritage events will be held this month and in June at various locations inside the town. WeChat: OCTgankeng Venue: Gankeng New Township, Longgang District (龙岗区甘坑新镇) Metro: Line 5 to Shangshuijing Station (上水径站), Exit E and then take a taxi OCT Harbour Although OCT Harbour is a modern shopping, dining and entertainment complex, it always focuses on blending traditional Chinese crafts into its activities. From May 17 to 26, an immersive exhibition on paper-cutting will be held at O’Plaza shopping mall. Over this weekend, puppetry and shadow plays will be shown inside the mall. Chic handicrafts will be on sale this weekend and next weekend. WeChat: oct-harbour Venue: OCT Harbour, Baishi Road, Nanshan District (南山区白石路欢乐海岸) Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (深圳湾公园站), Exit E Happy Valley On May 18-19, an animation comic game, dancing competition, cosplay contest and animation singing show will be held at the Happy Theater inside Happy Valley. Countless animation-themed gadgets, souvenirs and clothing are on display and on sale. WeChat: szhappyvalley Venue: Happy Valley, Nanshan District (南山区欢乐谷) Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station (世界之窗站), Exit A Splendid China · Folk Culture Villages Tibetan dancers and singers from Qinghai Province will present shows May 17-18 at the Baiyi Square in the Folk Culture Villages. Intangible cultural heritage crafts will be demonstrated at various places inside the theme park. WeChat: jxzh1989 Venue: Splendid China · Folk Culture Villages, Nanshan District (南山区锦绣中华民俗文化村) Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C or D Window of the World A carnival will feature American, African, Southeast Asian and Russian dance shows from May 17 to 26. WeChat: sz6188 Venue: Window of the World, Nanshan District (南山区世界之窗) Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station (世界之窗站), Exit J | 