Art beat in Shanghai

Shanghai

Muti's showcase

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will present a concert under the baton of Riccardo Muti, playing Vespri Siciliani: Overture by Verdi, Symphony No 4 Italy by Mendelssohn, and Symphony No 3 in E Major by Beethoven.

7:30 pm, Jan 31. Concert Hall of Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. 021-6854-1234.

Chivalry and swords

Food and flower festivals brighten the winter days

My Own Swordsman is a prequel of the popular TV series of the same title, and written by the same playwright, Ning Caishen, who made himself known first on the Internet. It's a story of comedy and love set in ancient China's martial-arts world.

7:30 pm, Feb 13-March 10. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Road, Shanghai. 021-6473-0123.

Art of Repetition

Chinese artist Qiu Xiaofei is presenting a solo exhibition titled Repetition at Minsheng Museum of Modern Art. The artist has explored new possibilities of painting through his recent, diverse styles.

10 am-9 pm, Jan 18-March 7, except Monday. Minsheng Art Museum Shanghai, Building F, 570 Huaihai Road W Shanghai. 021-6282-8729.