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From the vibrant Yuexiu Temple Fair in Guangzhou to the coolest secondhand market in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area offers near endless sources of entertainment over the coming days.<\/p>\n

However, music seems to be the star of the week. Catch Canadian indie icon Mac DeMarco in Guangzhou, Australian electronic duo Cosmo\u2019s Midnight in Shenzhen, or a captivating wind and percussion concert by Macao\u2019s Chinese Orchestra. For something darker, Zhuhai presents a rock musical retelling an infamous true-crime story.<\/p>\n

[See more: Beishan Village: A guide to Zhuhai\u2019s coolest neighbourhood<\/a>]<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all. Read on to find out what else is happening around the Greater Bay Area.<\/p>\n

Guangzhou<\/p>\n

Yuexiu Temple Fair\u00a0<\/p>\n

Considered to be one of the most important temple fairs<\/a> in China, this Guangzhou fair features a showcase of cultural heritage, puppet shows, Chinese arts, kung fu performances and a lantern show.<\/p>\n

Venue: Areas surrounding Zhongyou Square<\/a> (\u5fe0\u4f51\u5e7f\u573a)
Date: 3 to 9 March<\/p>\n

OVO anime and gaming carnival<\/p>\n

Expect gaming tournaments<\/a> for Chinese survival game Identity V and fantasy roleplaying game Honour of Kings at this convention.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venue: Yang Xiecheng Fashion Factory Conference Centre<\/a> (\u6768\u534f\u6210\u65f6\u5c1a\u5de5\u573a\u4f1a\u8bae\u4e2d\u5fc3)
Date: 7 March
Time: From 10 am<\/p>\n

[See more: Guangzhou to host its first horse racing event after a nearly 30-year hiatus<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Mac DeMarco live<\/p>\n

Acclaimed Canadian indie musician Mac DeMarco<\/a> rounds off his China tour at Guangzhou\u2019s MAO Livehouse.<\/p>\n

Venue: MAO Livehouse (\u4e00\u53f7\u9986)<\/a>
Date: 5 March
Time: From 8 pm<\/p>\n

[See more: Hong Kong\u2019s \u2018Signature Sessions\u2019 launch ahead of Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2026<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hong Kong<\/p>\n

Heath garage sale<\/p>\n

Hong Kong\u2019s coolest secondhand marketplace<\/a> is back with a greater selection of fashion, collectibles and home goods, along with DJs and live performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venue: The Garage at Heath Mall<\/a>
Date: 5 to 8 March<\/p>\n

Trinity the Tuck drag show<\/p>\n

\"ThisTrinity was a contestant on RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race season 9 \u2013 Photo courtesy of Trinity the Tuck<\/p>\n

Drag queen<\/a> Trinity the Tuck, who competed on RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, makes her Hong Kong debut this Friday.<\/p>\n

Venue: Fa Gai<\/a>
Date: 6 March
Time: From 10 pm<\/p>\n

[See more: Daniel Boulud to open Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong<\/a>]<\/p>\n

M+ at Night: Endless Realms<\/p>\n

Art museum M+ keeps its doors open till late this Friday to celebrate the legendary French-Chinese artist Zao Wou-Ki with a night filled with art, music, comedy<\/a> and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venue: M+<\/a>
Date: 6 March<\/p>\n

Macao<\/p>\n

Girlfriends film<\/p>\n

\"ThisMacao director Tracey Choi\u2019s new film is set in both SARS and Taiwan \u2013 Photo courtesy of Serendipity Films\/Cinematheque Passion<\/p>\n

Watch a queer love story<\/a> by Macao director Tracey Choi which spans decades across Macao, Hong Kong and Taiwan.<\/p>\n

Venue: Cinematheque Passion<\/a>
Date: 1, 5, 8 March
Times: 4:30 and 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

[See more: Renowned violinist Julian Rachlin leads the Macao Orchestra in an evening of classics<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Strike \u00b7 Breath wind and percussion concert\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Macao Chinese Orchestra presents a wind and percussion<\/a> concert under the artistic direction of Zhang Wei Liang, also known as the \u201cKing of Chinese Flute.\u201d<\/p>\n

Venue: Macao Cultural Centre<\/a>
Date: 6 March
Time: From 7:45 pm<\/p>\n

Holi Festival<\/p>\n

Celebrate India\u2019s Festival of Colours<\/a> with a vibrant programme featuring Bollywood music, dance, yoga, henna and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venue: Pousada de Coloane<\/a>
Date: 8 March<\/p>\n

[See more: An oasis of sound: How Shenzhen\u2019s Oil Club is fuelling China\u2019s underground club scene<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Shenzhen<\/p>\n

Bar Oscar x MO Bar<\/p>\n

Shuichi Nagatomo, owner of Bar Oscar from Fukuoka, Japan, takes the helm of MO Bar for one night with Kyushu cocktails<\/a> featuring shochu, seasonal fruits, and native botanicals.<\/p>\n

Venue: MO Bar<\/a>
Date: 2 March
Time: From 9 pm<\/p>\n

Cosmo\u2019s Midnight gig<\/p>\n

Australian electronic music<\/a> duo Cosmo\u2019s Midnight, twin brothers whose distinctive sound fuses dreampop and R&B, are performing this Tuesday in Shenzhen.<\/p>\n

Venue: B10 Live<\/a>
Date: 3 March<\/p>\n

[See more: World-renowned violinist L\u00fc Siqing to perform in Shenzhen in March<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Zhuhai<\/p>\n

Lizzie Broadway musical<\/p>\n

\"ThisLizzie the rock musical is inspired by American true crime \u2013 Photo courtesy of Lizzie Broadway Musical<\/p>\n

This rock musical tells the sensationalised story of the American true crime<\/a> case of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her parents. Performed in Chinese.<\/p>\n

Venue: Zhuhai Jinwan Art Centre<\/a> (\u73e0\u6d77\u91d1\u6e7e\u827a\u672f\u4e2d\u5fc3)
Date: 7 March
Time: From 7:30 pm<\/p>\n