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Dining Out |
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Shenzhen
China Spice
Chinese cuisine, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel,
Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL(86755)
8359 9999
Sunday
Chiu Chow King Resntaurant
9-10F, 1076 Jianshe Rd., Luoho District. TEL (86755)
8231 0222
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B05, BF MixC Mall, Baoan Rd. South, Luohu District.
TEL (86755) 8266 8708
Guangzhou
Otashini
Japanese plus international cuisine. 1 Jianshe Liu
Ma Rd. TEL (8620) 3557 7776
Oggi
Italian cuisine. 1 Tiyu East, Tianhe. TEL (8620)
8751 5882
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Arabic food and belly dancing. 899 Jiefang Beilu.
TEL (8620) 3618 2280
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Health & Fitness |
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class.
Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for
time details.
Yoga
Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home
lessons are also available. For details, please
contact Amy at 138 02295479.
Physical
Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic
City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza,
Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call
(86755) 2598 8861.
Maillen
Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial
Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777
Sunhope
Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District.
TEL (86755) 2693 8198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members)
and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu
Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho
at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Total
Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33#, Zhong Shan San
Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977
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Relocations |
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Peace Moving offers professional moving services for
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Community Announcements |
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or want to meet
new people and gather with old friends? Join the
Shenzhen Wine and Cheese club. We socialize every
4th Saturday of the month, featuring different wines
and cheeses. For details about our monthly events,
please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com
SZ Toastmaster's
Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
7-9pm. For the venue and other details, please visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
SZ Mandarin
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706
or visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Experience
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377 or visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Expat
in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you
are looking to make new friends and people who know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour),
membership required.
Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104,
90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551 3838 for more
details.
Modern
Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620)
8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.
Flower
Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560
(non-members) per four classes.
Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details
call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking
Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes
tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (8620)
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
2005 China Shenzhen Intl' Lighting Fair & Tai
Pei Intl' Lighting Fair
October 24 - 27, China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District, Shenzhen.
For more details, call (86755) 8260 2637.
2005
(Shenzhen) Intl' Electronic Products Expo
October 24 - 27, China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District, Shenzhen.
For more details, call (86755) 8260 2637.
The
13th Shenzhen Intl' Toys & Gifts Fair
October 22 - 25, Shenzhen Conventiona and Exhibition
Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen. For
more details, call (86755) 3333 1166.
Brand & Designers China Initiative 2005
October 25 - 28, Shenzhen Conventiona and Exhibition
Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen. For
more details, call (86755) 8375 3843.
Guangzhou
The 98th Session Chinese Export Commodities Fair
October 25 - 30, Liuhua and Pazhou Complex, Chinese
Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more
details, call (8620) 2608 2558 .
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Wines, Cheese, Good Food and Great People Meet in
One Event
Open to all nationalities and gender. You do not
have to be an expert, just be interested to meet
people, try some good wines and cheeses. This is
where expat and locals meet and share. We meet at
least once monthly. To join and get more information
about us and our activities, send us an email at
graceozaeta@hotmail.com
or call 13827400823.
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Events & Info
Learn where the latest parties are and visit the
latest venues. From networking to DJ events find
out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Check
the
web site for times and locations. Events, Nightlife,
Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
Europa Beer Plaza
Nanshan Ave., Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2691
1268
Sign
Bar
109 Qiao Hua Garden, South Section, Nanshan Ave.,
Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2702 5166
Tricolor
Bar
2F Jingyuan Mansion, 88 ShongYuan Rd. TEL (86755)
2588 7000
Guangzhou
Backstreet Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL
(8620) 8735 3960
Fox
Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma
Rd. TEL (8620) 8185 5377
Laputa
by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F, Huashan Hotel,
Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday, October
24, 2005
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Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room,
for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138
or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com
French
Conversation Classes
Free entry. 10am, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square,
Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610
Scottish
Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details,
call Kate on 137 28665100
Mad Cow
Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
9 Ball
KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi
Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.
Ladies
Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang
Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116
Dinner's
Delight
20% 0ff on all wines.
Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule,
call (8620) 8750 5536.
Children's
Art Courses
RMB90 per hour.
4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth
3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620)
3821 5002
Tuesday,
October 25, 2005
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For
more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.
Yoga
Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667
6676 for more details.
Mahjong
for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125,
For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755)
2667 6020.
Mother
and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change,
so for details, visit www.swiconline.com
Mexican
Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao
Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Two for
Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members)
for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at
(8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Hongkong
Salsa at C Club
Free Salsa lessons with HK's top instructors - Salsa
DJ weekly on the day. Free entry with one glass
of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St.,
Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852)
2526 1139
Wednesday,
October 26, 2005
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for
details.
SWIC
Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret
Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.
T-Bone
Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Cardio
Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou.
TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071
HipHop
Night at Soho Club
Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou.
Touch
Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan
District.
Ladies
Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu.
Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free
cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL
(8620) 8386 2888
Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm,
free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For
more details, call (852) 2810 1510
Thursday,
October 27, 2005
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please
call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.
Merengue
Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Thursday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room,
for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138
or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com
Mother
and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, for more details, call Lynn at (85755)
2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya
at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com
French
Conversation Classes
2pm, free entry, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square,
Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610
Ladies
Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Hongkong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and
Drum N Bass.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For
more details, call (852) 2810 1510.
Friday,
October 28, 2005
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For
more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123
Yoga
Classes
9:30-10:30am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755)
2667 6676 for more details.
Bubbles
at the Lounge
Buy one Green Point bubbly and get one free. RMB78
(per glass)
6pm-12pm, The Lounge, GF, Four Points by Sheraton
Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone.
For more details, call (86755) 8359 9999.
Mexican
Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone
Johnson Review band.
9:30pm - 1:30am. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld
Complex, Shekou
Dance
Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8
Taizi Rd., Shekou
Rooftop
BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off
Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668
4496
Saturday,
October 29, 2005
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Shenzhen
Shenzhen Wine and Cheese Club - The Wines of Bordeaux
and Burgundy
RMB200 (members), RMB280 (guests) includes free
flow of featured wines, canape and cheese buffet.
7-10pm, Executive Lounge, Swiss Belhotel, Shennan
Rd., Futian District. For more details, contact
graceozaeta@hotmail.com,
or call 138 27400823.
Shekou
Hash
2:30pm running and drinking club, meet at the Snake
Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen. For more information, please contact:
ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com
Vienna
Boys Choir Performs
At the Citizen's Center. For more info call (86755)
8390 4135
Club
Night at Soho Club
Club music.
Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Rooftop
BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off
of Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755)
2668 4496
Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Running and drinking club, meet at Sunrise
Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm
at 139 27370501.
Sunday,
October 30, 2005
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi
Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact:
barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com
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