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Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone,
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Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District.
Tel:(755) 26938198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons every Monday and Wednesday
Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for
eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou.
For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.
Total Fitness Promotion
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Shenzhen
Salsa in Shenzhen
It's hot and here to stay. For more information on the
class schedules and upcoming salsa parties, please visit
www.clavevibe.com.
SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm.
For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514
for details.
SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. For details,
please call Karen at 135 60774706.
New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. For
details, call Nina at 130 66960377.
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
Women's Day Carnival, Mar 2-15
Games and live folk dancing. RMB60 per person. 9am-5.30pm,
Guangzhou Grand World Scene, 888 Da Guan Nan Lu, Dong
Pu, Tianhe District. Call (20) 82373888 for details.
Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009,
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 details call Miss Ho at (20)
83507777 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.
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China International Gold, Jewelry & Gem Fair, Feb
23-Mar 1
Please call (852) 28276211 or 25645496 for more details,
or visit www.expo.net.cn
IEIG'2004 - The 8th China International Electronic
Product exhibition, Mar.3-5
For more details, please call (755) 83867900/83867327
or visit www.expo.net.cn
Shenzhen International Cycle & Sports Equipment
Show, Mar.5-7
For more information, please contact (755) 82104169,
or visit www.expo.net.cn
Guangzhou
The 8th Guangzhou Spring Gift, Premium & Fashion
Decoration Show, Mar 3-6
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20) 38250412, 38250416 for details.
China Guangzhou International Golf Show 2004, Mar 4-6
Hosted by the China Golf Association, Guangzhou Jinhan
Exhibition Centre, Liuhua Lu, call (20) 36235586/36235100
for details.
Canton International Cosmetics Fair, Mar 5-8
With over 30 international cosmetics brands. Call (20)
86668331/86668786, or visit www.cccf.cn
for details.
Hongkong
2004 Hong Kong Arts Festival, Feb 3-Mar 7
Featuring 26 International performing groups. For more
details, please call (852) 28242430, (852) 27349011
Hongkong Art Walk 2004, Mar 3
For details, contact www.hongkongartwalk.com
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GRAS Mar. 5, 2004
BJ'zz.com Bar. Crazy - Funny - Carnival time from New
Orleans is coming to BJ'zz.com Bar. The time of fun
and piece where all kinds of people get together just
to have fun. Jazz Live music, spicy - southern foods
like gumbo and jambalaya, strong drinks or fruity Cocktails
and party spirit are awaiting you impatiently. Colorful
decoration and big screen TV to keep the eyes busy.
The guest with the wildest looks will eat and drink
that night for free. For further details, please contact
(86 755) 8217 2288 ext. 504 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn
Shenzhen
Restaurant de Grand
Chinese food. Located at 5F Citic City Plaza, 1095 Shennan
Rd. Futian District. Tel:(755) 25943333.
Yu Yuan Shanghainese Cuisine
Located at Citic City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Rd. Futian
District. Tel:(755) 25943228
Cuisine Creative
Japanese food. Located at Citic City Plaza, 1095 Shennan
Rd. Futian District.
Guangzhou
Paper Hotpot Special at Dining Fine
30% off the paper hotpot set menu for 2-4 people. Call
(20) 81215201 for details.
Special Dish and Wine Tasting at Oscar's
Italian restaurant. Located at Holiday Inn. Please call
(20) 6128 6868, 8776 6999 for details.
Taste of Sichuan at White Swan Hotel
Call the White Swan Hotel at (20) 8188 6968 ext 18 for
reservations.
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:
138 25409724
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Sell - Jobs - Personals - Housing - Language Exchange
- Services. Now you can post your own classified advertisement
an enter yourself in a contest to win imported wine
from Summergate. Events, Bars, Restaurants, Classifieds
at www.shenzhenparty.com
or email info@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
Hot Bar
Newly opened. Located at the Seaworld Complex, Shekou,
Nanshan District. Call 135 90320246 for details.
Goodfellas' - Shekou
Rm. 101, Longtao Center, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (755)
83776698
Casablanca
Expat hangout. Located at G/F Yin Bun Bldg., Taizi Rd.,
Shekou. Call (755) 26676968
Guangzhou
DJ Benson at Kama Club
All month. Featuring R&B, old skool, progressive
and hard house. Free admission. Located at Jinyi Tower,
248 Hengfu Lu. Tel:(20) 83580571.
Race Day Bar
Formula 1 Theme. 13 Tao Yu Lu, off Huangpu Dadao Xi.
Tel: (20) 38896464
The Mansion
Classy and private. Dongshan District, No. 11, Xin Qing
Lu. Tel:(20) 86719950.
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01, Monday
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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
March 02, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
SZ Toastmaster's Club Meeting
7pm, at the Shenzhen Star Training Center, 4th Floor
Guangshen Da Xia (Guang Shen Hotel), No. 2021 Shennan
East Road. Call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514 for details
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
Culture Shock at the V Bar
6pm-2am, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,2/F, 9026
Shennan Road, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26936888
Guangzhou
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) 83507777 ext 389.
March 03, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu.
Contact (755) 82301833 for details.
Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on selected drinks. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld
Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 83862888
Conversation Club by English First Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every wednesday. Call (20) 37601518 for
more details about venue and admission.
March 04, Thursday
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Guangzhou
Singing Club/Film Club by EF Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every Thursday. Call (20) 37601518 for more
details about venue and admission.
Chinese Language Exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20)
38483627 for details.
Hongkong
Koncrete Jungle at Ruums
Every Thursday, 9pm, free admission. Located at No.
17 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Call (852) 62583624 for details.
March 05, Friday
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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
Guangzhou
Zhu Fangqiong in concert
At the Solo Bar, 420 Huanshi Dong Lu. Call (20) 87695229,
3333 9321 for time and admission.
Korean Language exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20)
38483627 for details.
Blue Note Bar ?Live Show
Jazz music. 10pm until 1am. GF, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite
7-11. Call (20) 83593384 for details.
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-1030pm,
183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156
Hongkong
Happy Friday - Crazy in da bar
10pm till 4am. HK$80 includes free cocktail all night.
Queen's Club, G/F Queen's Theatre. Call (852) 25227773
March 06, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Tequila Salsa Night at Dafudi Habibi
For details, please visit www.clavevibe.com.
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
Tree Planting event
RMB 88 per person including bus fees, seedling, tools,
tickets and lunch. 8.30am onwards, Qiao Xin Ecotypic
Park in San Shui. Contact Hui Ling at (20)83572736 for
details.
Electronic Show
Lights and Music combined. At the Solo Bar, 420 Huanshi
Dong Lu. Call (20) 87695229/33339321 for time and admission.
English Language exchange events
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20)
38483627 for details.
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-1030pm,
183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156
Solo Bar Live Show
Live bands performing. RMB 20 minimum charge. 8pm-3am.
Solo Bar, 420 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 87695229
Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact
Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Hongkong
DJ A-Trak vs DJ Tommy-Live in HK @ Club ING
Tickets at HK$180-$220 with 1 Free Drink. Tickets available
at all HMV Store & Color Production, call (852)
23849231 for details.
Azucar Latina
8pm, Coyote Bar And Grill, 114-120 Lockhart Rd. Call
(852) 28612221 for details.
March 07, Sunday
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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
Japanese Language exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20)
38483627 for details.
Hongkong
The Wholala Music Festival-Let Yourself Be Heard
12:00-6:00 pm, venue at the Farm, Victoria Park, Causeway
Bay. For enquiries, please send an email to 50389142@student.cityu.edu.hk
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The 5th South China Int'l Exhibition on Plastics Industry,
Mar 9-12
Please call (755) 82906075 for more details, or visit
www.expo.net.cn
The 9th Int'l Integrated Circuit Exhibition (ICC China
2004), Mar 8-9
Please call (21) 53068968, 53854032 for more details,
or visit www.expo.net.cn
The 14th International Furniture (Shenzhen)Fair, Mar
17-20
Please call (755) 83786192 for more details, or visit
www.expo.net.cn.
Guangzhou
The 3rd China (Guangzhou) Dairy Product & Beverage
Industry Exhibition, Mar 10-12.
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20) 38864712, 38815574
The 20th Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic
Expo, Mar 18-21.
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20) 81081091, 81075345
Hongkong
David Bowie's Reality Tour, Mar 14
At the HKCEC, tickets starts at HK$488. VIP ticket available
at Hk$1588. For more details, please contact (852) 31288288
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all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free
for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting
at 7PM, Tel 2523 6690, info@edgehk.com
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