Oct 16: Sosupersam
The ascending DJ and producer is among the new faces of Cali’s hip hop resurgence. She’s toured with Childish Gambino and Danny Brown, while also supported legends like Erykah Badu. The former dancer for Miley Cyrus is now Vanity Fair’s favorite DJ, while remaining affiliated with underground label Soulection.
// Oct 16, 10.30pm-late, RMB80 (RMB70 with WeChat flyer scan). Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 16: Supernova
The Italian DJ and production duo have collaborated with the likes of Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel. Known for combining live instruments, decks and Ableton in their live shows, they’ve been entrusted with continuing the good times at Lola as part of the club's month-long fifth anniversary celebrations.
// Oct 16, 10.30pm-late, RMB150 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls before 2am). Lola, see event listing.
Oct 16: U-Brown
Heavy takes it back to the golden days of reggae booking the iconic DJ U-Brown, who has been shaping the genre’s sound since the 1970s. Shanghai’s finest reggae and dancehall crews Blood Dunza, Far East Lion, LaoBang and Drunk Monk support.
// Oct 16, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter, see event listing.
Oct 16-18: Shanghai International Beer Festival
This massive celebration of beer is back for the fifth year running. Peruse over 200 beer brands from around the globe, with organizers Bevex Marketing supplying sounds from some of the city’s top DJs and a lively atmosphere that seemingly attracts the entire city.
// Oct 16-18, 6pm-late (Fri) and 2pm-late (Sat-Sun), RMB50 (with one beer). Wharf 1846, www.bevexmarketing.com. See event listing.
Oct 16-24: The Quest of the Golden City
The six-time That’s Shanghai Food & Drinks Award winner Bar Rouge is celebrating their anniversary in their trademark style. They’re inviting guests to teleport in space and time over six action-packed nights. The Great Departure kicks off on October 16 in an all-white dress code affair, followed by a Crocodiles Bay themed party the next night. Things resume on Oct 21 with The Gran Bermudas Mystery, followed by the jungle themed Sisters of the Sacred Forest night (Oct 22), The City of Gold (Oct 23 – dress code: a touch of gold) and finally caps off with formal wear themed A Triumphant Return.
// Oct 16-17 and 21-24, 10pm-late, RMB100 (RMB200 on Oct 24). Bar Rouge.
Oct 17: Alex Flatner
Lola continues their fifth anniversary celebrations with the Mannheim-based A&R, DJ and producer.
// Oct 17, 10.30pm-late, RMB150 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls before 2am). Lola, see event listing.
Oct 17: Le Baron One Year Anniversary
The trendy Parisian import has burst onto the Shanghai party scene, even nabbing Best New Club distinction at this year’s That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Awards. They’re officially celebrating their first birthday with a rager. While they’re keeping details under wraps right now, expect it to be stylish with a potential special guest spinning.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron. See event listing.
Oct 17: Steve Aoki
Yes, the electro DJ is back in Shanghai again, cake undoubtedly in hand. But it’s that relentless hustle that has made Aoki rise from the underground’s hardest working man to the Top 10 of DJ Magazine’s prestigious Top 100 DJ list. Recently, the Grammy nominated producer released his two-part Neon Future albums and crafted the soundtrack to the horror film The Hive. Still, there’s no rest for Aoki, staying true to the title of his upcoming documentary, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead. We're giving away a pair of tickets on our WeChat. For your chance to win, follow Thats_Shanghai or scan the QR code below and stay tuned for the giveaway.
// Oct 17, 10.30pm-late, RMB280-380. MYST, tickets. See event listing.
Oct 17: The Field & Barker
Wooozy Offline returns with a pair of parties. The first features Swedish ambient techno mastermind The Field performing a special live set. Sam Barker and Beijing’s iimune supports.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Shelter, see event listing.
Best of the Rest
Girls Night Out
Bar Rouge and MVP Shanghai teams up every Wednesday for their ever-popular Ladies Night. Free cocktails and manicures from 9-11.30pm and B-Kut with the beats, as well as male shirtless dancers and waiters ready to entertain. Dress code: high heels for girls, gentle manners for the boys.
// Oct 15, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Push and Pull w/Aivilox
Lost Cargo’s Aivilox guests at this monthly night dedicated to grime, UK bass and dubstep.
// Oct 15, 10pm-late, RMB20. The Shelter.
Yeti Sessions
The Yeti Crew takes over Le Baron for their monthly party.
// Oct 15, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Better Fridays
Get your weekend off the right foot at Le Baron.
// Oct 16, 9pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Explicit Fridays
Hip Hop Hijack’s B-Kut and DJ Kommi spin the hottest and newest hip hop hits.
// Oct 16, 10.30pm-late, RMB50 (free entry before midnight if RSVP with guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.
Hide & Seek
Get your groove on at Unico with a night of disco, funky house and pop rock.
// Oct 16, 10pm-late, free entry. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Popasuda
Let Skinny Brown take you on a sonic trip around the globe with the finest sounds from the underground from all corners of the world.
// Oct 16, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA
Sick Individuals
The Ductch group are rising stars in the EDM world, rpoducing with Axwell and remixing the likes of Rihanna, Icona Pop and Avicci.
// Oct 16, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with one drink). M2.
When Fathers Roamed the Earth
Lune presents this new night featuring Discomic Adventure’s Nik, The Mansion’s Tallywhacker and Leo MacGee. Expect a mix of raw funk, soul, disco, Afrobeat and other classic house party faves.
// Oct 16, 10pm-late, free entry. Lune, see event listing.
Revolucion Cocktail Bar Third Anniversary
The Yongkang Lu favorite celebrates its third birthday with three days of unpredictable debauchery.
// Oct 16-18, 4pm, free entry. Revolucion Cocktail, see event listing.
6x6
The Mansion hosts six DJs with six different electronic music styles, backed by trippy visuals from VJ V.1. See the whole set schedule in the event listing.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
AR & Whizzbiz - Album Release Party
Arkham presents the Guangzhou-based rapper AR and producer Whizzbiz as they celebrate the release of their new disc on the Chinese hip hop CHEE label. Expect plenty of conscious rhymes with label mates KidGod, DJ Edi and Soul Han providing support.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, RMB80 (RMB60 with scan). Arkham.
Dancehall Pajama Party
The Carribbean Association of China has organized this dancehall and reggae pajama party. MC Prince Roman hosts with Deejay Laboang and DJ Paul Chin-Quee spin.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, RMB50. LOgO.
The Minimalist
Will A and friends take over DADA for this perennial monthly party celebrating acid house, techno and UK house.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, see event listing.
Peng Label Night
Started in 2006 by Pancake Lee, the Peng label has been a haven for underground electronic DJs/producers exploring the style in forms.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, free entry. Lune, see event listing.
Pervert
MVP and M1NT team up for their recurring S&M themed party. Expect a sinful atmosphere, secret performances and inhibition-busting electro.
// Oct 17, 10pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
Rocky Ross’ Feel Good Music Jam
Arguably, Shanghai’s hardest working DJ, Rocky Ross takes over URVC. Expect to hear all-types of feel good music from twerk and trap to commercial club.
// Oct 18, 10pm-late, free entry. URVC.
Studio 24
M1NT pays tribute to the heady days of disco every Tuesday.
// Oct 20, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
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