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Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for
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Salsa Time
Salsa lessons by an american instructor now
in Shenzhen every Tue, Thu and Sat. Venue at the Shenzhen
Culture Training Center, Luohu District. Private home
lessons also available. Please call Eric at 13714664954
for more info.
Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month,
7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138
25200514 for details.
New expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if
you are looking to make new friends and people who knows
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Contact Ms. Aishah Mattman
at (755) 26867997 for details.
Guangzhou
Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 8704 9512, 8704
7009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding.
Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members),
RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou
Luhu Golf and Country Club. For more details call Miss
Ho at (20) 8350 7777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew
Mok
RMB 900 (non-members),RMB 750 (members), includes
tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 8130
0638 for more information.
Macau
50th Macau Grand Prix, Nov 13-16
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China (Shenzhen) Products Purchasing Fair, Nov.8-11
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82945079,82945004
China Int'l Machinery Tech & Equipment Exhibition
Nov.14-17
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
tel:(755) 83867048
The 7th Shenzhen Int? Motor Show Nov.14-18
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
tel:(755) 82931602/3
Date with Dinosaur Exhibit, until Nov 28
He Xiangning Art Museum, located at Overseas Chinese
Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26604540
Guangzhou
The 7th China Pet Show, Nov 10-13
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road,
Tel : (010) 68748924, or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com
for details.
The 92nd China's Shoes, Hats & Leather Products
Trade Fair, Nov 12-14
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road,
tel:(20) 2608 2568, or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com
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Dim Sum
Enjoy a wide variety of dim sum freshly cooked
at your order. Authentic dim sum items feature savory
mouthfuls of shrimps dumplings, roasted pork buns, steamed
spare ribs and etc. Prices range from RMB 9 to RMB 25.
Creative new items are offered on a weekly basis. For
reservations, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext. 588
or visit our website www.szlandmark.com
Shenzhen
Sanepeer Coffee Shop
International cuisine. Located at the Honlux
Hotel, 32 Taizi Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District. Tel:(755)
26816666, 26685938
Prince Kitchen
Japanese cuisine. Located at Citic City Plaza,
Shennan Rd. Futian District, tel:(755) 25988333, 25988666
Taizi Jincheng Restaurant
Chinese food. Located at the 4F, Diwang Bldg.,
5002 Shennan Rd., Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82463328
Guangzhou
Mostan
Muslim food. East Tower, Xinjiang Bldg. No.
76 Tianhe Rd., North. Tel:(20) 38817788
The Russian
Russian food, of course. GF Iceflower Hotel,
No. 2 Tianhe Road North, tel:(20) 87502888
La Colonial
Old Shanghai ambience and food. 3F Citic Plaza,
no. 233 Tianhe Rd. North. Tel:(20) 38771388
Huizhou
Raphael's Restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine. Located at the Holiday
Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084,
Tel:(752) 5551188
Sunrise Cafe, Aotou
More than a coffee shop. Located 4 Ligang Group
Jin Dang Rd., Daya Bay. For details, call Andrew at
131 26367370.
Tree Ring
Western food. Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd. Daya
Bay. Call: 13825409724 |
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and more. Visit www.shenzhenparty.com
or email info@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
Years Bar
Newly opened. 40 Tianxin Rd. East, Shatoujiao, Yantian
District. Tel:(755) 25559912
MoonDance Coffee and Bar
One of the newly opened place in Shenzhen. Located at
the Mall Garden of Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan
Rd. OCT, Nanshan District. Te;(755) 26936888
Power Disco
Located at Jianshe Rd., Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82228457
Guangzhou
Red Bar
Relaxing ambience. 1F Yanjiang Bldg., 195 Yanjiang Rd.
(opposite Tianzi Port). Tel:(20) 83398036
Gold Mango
361 Huanshi Rd., East. Tel:(20) 835597564
Time Story
Jazz music and such. 1F Jin Yuna Bldg., Shen Pin Nan
Jie. Tel:(20) 83586989
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November 10, 2003
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Shenzhen
Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the
Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict,
tel:(755) 26936741
Guangzhou
Freemen Fever at SuperDish
Funny games included. Located at 2F, 555 American Citi-Bank
Center, Renmin rd. Middle, tel:(20) 81300638
Social Tennis for Single Matches
At 8pm sharp. Snacks and refreshments provided. RMB
40 per person. 5-11pm, Venue at Topspin Tennis Club,
3/F, 163 Tian He Bei Lu, Guangzhou. Call: (139 0221
8778 for English, 8755 6236 for Chinese)
Tuesday,
November 11, 2003
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Shenzhen
Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the
Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict,
tel:(755) 26936741
Guangzhou
Turkey Madness at Gail's Place
All month of November, from 11am-12midnight. RMB50.
Located at 86 Hengfu Rd. Tel:(20) 83592080
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for
eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country
Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Wednesday,
November 12, 2003
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Shenzhen
ShenzhenParty.com True Colors Ladies Night @ Guoqi Dasha
Ladies drink free all night, Men entrance 100RMB includes
one drink, Dress to impress. Located at 25F, Guoqi Dasha
(behind Citic City Plaza). Contact info@shenzhenparty.com
for details.
Touch Rugby in Shekou
Meet at the Soccer field across Casablanca Restaurant
(around 7:30pm) near Park Shop, in Shekou, Shenzhen.
Guangzhou
BritCham Networking Drinks Night
7pm at the FBi Bar, 20% discount to the members. Located
at 118 Hengfu Rd. Call(20) 83495385, 83315013 for details.
Live Jazz band at SuperDish
7:30-10 pm. Located at 2F, 555 American Citi-Bank Center,
Renmin rd. Middle, tel:(20) 81300638
Ladies' Night at the Cave BAr
Free admission. 9.30pm-2am, BF, Zhu Jiang Building,
360 Huan Shi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 8386 3660
Thursday,
November 13, 2003
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Shenzhen
T-Bone Thursday at McCawley's
Good food, huge serving size. McCawley's is located
at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755)
26684496
Guangzhou
Red wine promo in 33 Cafe.
French cuisine. 10am-2am. Call (20) 33815898 for details.
Friday,
November 14, 2003
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Shenzhen
Rooftop BBQ at McCawley's
Starts at 7pm. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou,
Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496
Jazz & Blues Night at Moondance
Special drinks at special prices. Located at the Shopping
Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict, tel:(755)
26936741
Saturday,
November 15, 2003
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash at 2:30 pm
Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi
Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact
: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com
Guangzhou
Twins Party at The Cave Bar
Prizes for best costume and most clever outfit. Free
admission. 10 pm. BF, Zhu Jiang Building, 360 Huan Shi
Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 8386 3660
Hongkong
Mushroom presents After Party at Yellow
5am till 12noon. HKD100 with one drink. Venue at Yellow,
Howard Building, Basement, 42-44 HanKow Rd., T.S.T.
Tel:(852)98345066
Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact
Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Sunday
, November 16, 2003
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com
Sunday Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 118 per person. Available on lunch. Located at 118
Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496
Guangzhou
GIVES Intl Food and Fun Fair
Charity event, 11am-4pm. At the Oakwood Gold Arch Residence,
Er Sha Island. Tel:(20) 87353888 for details. |
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Shenzhen China Int'n Housing Architecture Exhibition
2003, Nov.22-25
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 83664068/9
The 2nd Shenzhen Int'n Healthcare Products Fair, Nov.28-Dec.1
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82187586
2003 China City Land Utilization & Management Expo,
Nov.30-Dec.3
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82946957
Guangzhou
The 8th Guangzhou Illumination & Lighting Exhibition,
Nov 18-21
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20) 8257 8498 or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com.
for details
The 6th Guangzhou Exhibition for Electric Power &
Electrical Engineering, Nov 26-29
The 7th China (Guangzhou) Machinery Industry Exhibition,
NOv 26-29
The 5th China (Guangzhou) Die & Mould Expo, Nov
26-29
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20) 8762 9460 or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com
for more information.
2003 China Foodstuff Industrial Trade Fair, Nov 26-29
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call(20)3868 0052 or visit www.icecf.com.cn or www.21cantonfair.com
for more information.
IT Expo South China 2003, Nov 27-29
Expo on Computer, Software and Information Security
South China 2003
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call(20)8351 8263 or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com
for more information.
HOngkong
Lan Kwai Fong's Carribean Street Carnival Weekend, Nov
21-23
Contact Lan Kwai fong Entertainments at (852) 28678814
for details.
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