Feb 9-10: Gaelforce Dance
Since its debut in 1999, this highly acclaimed celebration of Irish dance, music and song has been performed in over 30 countries, playing to over 2 million people. Awarded the Limelight Award for Best Dance Spectacular, the Richard Griffin choreographed show continues to add new dance numbers that continues its winning mix of traditional and contemporary Irish dance music.
Feb 9-10, 7.15pm, RMB80-380. Daning Theatre.
Feb 10: xXx - The Return of Xander Cage
Defintely not suitable for young kids, this PG-13-rated action movie could make for a good night out with your teens. After shattering box office records with the Fast and Furious sequels, Diesel has resurrected his extreme athlete-turned-government operative Xander Cage 15 years after the original. Donnie Yen stars as the villainous Xiang who is trying to find a powerful weapon called Pandora’s Box. Thai action star Tony Jaa and Academy Award winner Samuel L. Jackson co-star.
Feb 11: Lantern Festival
The Year of the Rooster is officially on with this annual celebration held across the world that marks the end of the Spring Festival with a dazzling display of lanterns. As always, Yu Gardens is the place to be for Shanghai’s most boisterous celebrations. Last year’s festivities attracted over 300,000 people.
Feb 11, 2pm, RMB80 (adults); RMB50 (children). Yu Garden.
Until Feb 27: Rubik's Cube Exhibition
Created by the Liberty Science Museum, Google and the cube’s Hungarian inventor, Ernõ Rubik, this exhibition celebrates the world’s most popular puzzle. During its world tour, Beyond Rubik’s Cube has delighted guests with interactive physical and digital challenges. Other highlights include a giant Rubik’s Cube the size of a car, early prototypes of the cube (see cover image) and the world’s most expensive toy, a jewel-encrusted Rubik’s Cube. The whole family will enjoy this exhibition with interactive games and puzzles all throughout.
Feb 27, Tickets start at RMB70, Global Harbour Museum
