Alec Soth Photo: AFP

The Space Between Us - Photography exhibition 

The photography exhibition in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province is dedicated to US photographer Alec Soth. Soth is known for his large-scale projects and portraits. He is also known for his unique photographic style to highlight the relationships between objects by emphasizing the space between them. This can create the different senses of being close and far, passionate or aloof. 

The exhibition is going to be interesting for people who are into art while also shedding light on professional photographers, artists and creators. 

Where: Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum, Chengdu   

When: Until September 25, 2022  

Price: 60 yuan ($9)


Ultraman Show: Father and Son - Stage show 

The heroic character Ultraman has been a childhood idol for many people. This show in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province is going to focus on the hero while adding some father and son relationship warmth to the show.

It poses questions to audiences such as how a "hero" deals with family relationships, and how people can grow stronger and independent when giving and receiving family love. The show is therefore particularly encouraging for child audiences. 

Additionally, the show also has some interactions between the performers and the audience, so grab a ticket and see how it pans out.

Where: Hunan Grand Theater, Changsha     

When: May 8, 2022

Price: From 179 yuan ($27)


Au Revoir! Check it out! - Music gig 

Are you a big fan of Chinese underground music? This music gig is going to be perfect for you if you are a listener of indie music created by talented young Chinese musicians. 

The gig in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, is one of the stops on band Bad Sweetheart's national tour. They released their newest album GoodGood BadBad in April. The new album was highly anticipated by many fans following the success of their three previously released singles "Stupidest Lover," "Selfish Lip" and "Avian." 

The new album cover was also artistically illustrated. Different from the illustration style used for the first album, the cover of the new work is more realistic with a light green background. Against this background a pair of hands hold each other, and the one in a plastic glove seems to be looking for something in a glass can. 

The songs in the EP were inspired by the concept of "time." A highlight of the album is that some of the seven songs are sung in English. 

The band will also tour other mainland Chinese cities such as Nanjing in Jiangsu Province, the Chongqing Municipality and Jinan in Shandong Province.  

Where: Mao Livehouse, Hangzhou  

When: June 2, 2022

Price: 100 yuan ($15)