The 24 Solar Terms Intangible Cultural Heritage Theme Exhibition

Time: June 11 to August 31, 2022

Address: No. 1 Xiuguan Street, SND

Visitors can expect to feel the beauty of both Suzhou embroidery and Chinese 24 Solar Terms at the Chinese Embroidery Art Museum. Masterpieces by consummate embroiderers and artisans are now on show.

Restoration of Peace The Four Faces of Han Dynasty Civilization

Time: June 17 to September 11, 2022

Venue: Suzhou Museum West

It’s a special exhibition that features up to 228 pieces of collection from Nanjing Museum, Henan Museum and nine other museums.

The Fair Ladies of Jiangnan Paintings of Female Images from the Suzhou Museum

Time: June 17 to August 31, 2022

Venue: Suzhou Museum

As a special motif among traditional Chinese figure paintings, the portrayal of fair ladies has become an independent branch no later than the mid-Tang dynasty. Suzhou Museum has selected 17 paintings of fair ladies since the Qing dynasty from its collection. The composition of the painting is either focused on one corner of the courtyard or the inside of the chamber, or depicting the greens or landscapes, decorated with rock, bamboo and plants like willow and plum blossoms.

Weng Weng Dan Dan Guangzhou Modern Dance Company

Time: 19:30, June 22 and 23

Venue: Yinshanhu Grand Theater

Ticket: RMB280/180/100/50 yuan

The show consists of two sections filled with resonant imagery. Each audience can expect to develop different understanding of the performance on the basis of their individual experience.

SZS SPECIAL Andante Cantabile

Time: 19:30, June 24

Venue: Jinji Lake Concert Hall

Ticket: RMB180/100 yuan

Duration: 80min with a 15-min intermission

DVOŘÁK

String Sextet in A Major, Op.48

I. Allegro moderato

II. Dumka (Elergie) : Poco allegretto

III. Furiant : Presto

IV. Finale: Tema con variazioni

INTERMISSION TCHAIKOVSKY

String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.11

II. Andante Cantabile

GLIÈRE

String Octet in D Major, Op.5

I. Allegro Moderato

II.Allegro

III. Andante

IV.Allegro Assai

North of the River

Time: 19:30, June 25

Venue: Yinshanhu Grand Theater

Ticket: RMB380/280/180/100/50 yuan

The performance “North of the River” is designed to showcase the beauty and time-honored charm of Hebei. Through the combination of various instruments, the music presents a panoramic view of the long history of Hebei.

Summer Joe Hisaishi & Hayao Miyazaki Theme Concert

Time: 19:30, June 25

Venue: Dushu Lake Theater

Ticket: RMB380/280/180/100 yuan

The concert will give the audience a chance to enjoy the scores written by Joe Hisaishi and experience the wonderful moments in Hayao Miyazaki’s films.

Rhinoceros in Love

Time: 19:30, June 25/15:00, June 26

Venue: Suzhou Bay Grand Theater

Ticket: RMB680/480/280/180 yuan

“Rhinoceros in Love” shows the love story of a rhino feeder, Ma Lu, and his pretty neighbor Ming Ming. The rhinoceros with poor vision serves as a metaphor in the story, symbolizing those who are deeply in love and blinded by the sadness of unrequited love.

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (High-definition Screening)

Time: 10:30, June 26, 2022

Venue: Suzhou Culture and Arts Center

Ticket: RMB180/100 yuan

Duration: 74 min without intermission

Its use of hip-hop, rap, rhythm and blues as part of the musical, along with the inclusiveness of its cast, is what sets this Broadway show apart from others. “Hamilton” has a significant cultural impact because it is the story of how America looked years ago represented by how America looks like today.

Lighting up the Stars

Director: Liu Jiangjiang

Stars: Zhu Yilong, Yang Enyou, Wang Ge

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 1h 52 min

In Theaters: June 24, 2022

Having been released after serving his sentence, a funeral director accidentally crosses paths with a girl which brings about an unexpected change in his attitude towards life.

Sweet Flavored Ice Cream

Director: Wang Chong

Stars: Zhang Yihan, Wang Xiaokun