‘Empress Wu Zetian’

The Chinese play “Empress Wu Zetian” portrays the life of Wu, one of the most controversial monarchs in China’s history.

Time: 8 p.m., May 20-21

Tickets: 180-880 yuan

Booking: WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (南山区深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E1

Sea World

Chinese illustrator Tango is exhibiting his cartoons at an exhibition (38 yuan) until June 26. The artist is known for his quirky cartoons. Shenzheners can also enjoy a fashion feast provided by Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf. The exhibition (128 yuan), running until Oct. 8, features up to 80 iconic haute couture and ready-to-wear collections by the duo. And the “Values of Design: China in the Making” exhibition explores the growing field of Chinese design. The exhibition (68 yuan) was curated by Shenzhen’s Design Society with the V&A Museum in Britain.

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心)

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

Ancient relics

An exhibition of relics excavated from the underground chambers of Jingzhi Temple and Jingzhongyuan Pagoda in Dingzhou, Hebei Province is being held until June 5. The exhibits are mostly from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) or earlier.

Booking: WeChat “nanshanmuseum”

Venue: Nanshan Museum, Nanshan District (南山区南山博物馆)

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