Mar 24: Reka
Say Yes has landed a rare appearance from the popular female resident at Berlin’s legendary Tresor Club. A scientist by education, Reka routinely breaks all sonic logic with high-octane electro sets.
Mar 24, 10pm-late, RMB50. The Shelter, see event listing.
Mar 25: Etienne de Crécy
The French house pioneer was college mates with Air and an early collaborator with Cassius. His Super Discount debut is considered to be the start of the French touch movement. Last year, he released the third edition to rave reviews – over a decade after part two. For more, check out our interview with Etienne de Crécy.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB150-200. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Mar 25: Bloodzboi and PuzzyStack
Two of Beijing’s hottest young producers make the trip south bringing their cutting-edge mix of Kawaii, Sino-Grime and footwork that has made them DADA Beijing staples.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, see event listing.
Mar 25: Brahim Zaibat
After last year’s rousing Les Twins show, Unico and Sound of Shanghai present this performance by the World Champion dancer. The Sound of Shanghai asssisted party features the award-winning breakdancer who is also a choreographer, a model and an actor. For more, check out our interview with Brahim Zaibat.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB150-200. UNICO by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Mar 25: Steve Aoki
The
cake boss of dance music returns to Shanghai with what is guaranteed to
be a high-octane show. Aoki has risen from the underground to be one of
the biggest faces in electro house. He’s collaborated with everyone
from Snoop Dogg to Weezer to JJ Abrams on his recent two-part Neon Future albums.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB380. M2, tickets. See event listing.
Mar 25: Chic Navy
M1NT welcomes The Captains of Industry for this Chic Navy themed party. The duo has been rocking clubs around the world for almost two decades with their unpredictable sets.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. M1NT, see event listing.
Mar 26: Lapalux
Image by Marielle Tepper
STD brings in the Essex producer known for his forward-thinking beats. Signed to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, Lapalux has remixed Young Thug and wowed critics with albums like last year’s Lustmore. For more, check out our interview with Lapalux.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, RMB100. Arkham, see event listing.
Best of the Rest
Girls Night Out: Awü Studio
Bar Rouge and MVP Shanghai’s weekly ladies night welcomes Awü Studio in for some fun. A few guests will win custom jewelry from the studio as part of the lucky draw. As always, it’s free cocktails and manicures until 11.30pm for the ladies. Dress code: elegant.
Mar 24, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Retro Chic
Every Thursday, Mook gets vintage glamorous. Free-flow sparkling wine for the ladies from 10pm-1am.
Mar 24, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
The Warmth
Party for a good cause, as 21 of the city’s finest take over LOgO to raise funds for DJ Cody K’s treatment for cancer. Guests includes MIIA, Florian Bo, Jasmine Li and A$uka.
Mar 25, 8pm-late, RMB50. LOgO.
French Bangers: We Are Pirates
The Mansion welcomes five talented French DJs for a night of underground house, techno and bass. Featuring sets by Capt Bass Wizard, A.A., peito, Mrs Hell, Electronail and Crazy Ziko.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
Kill the Buzz
With proponents like Hardwell, Dannic and David Guetta, Kill the Sound has been tearing clubs around the world with his big-room EDM hits like ‘Party Hard.’
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB100-200. Linx, tickets.
Roscius
Rising Shanghai label and party throwers Co:Motion welcomes the multi-instrumentalist who stole the show at Rodion's Beijing gig last fall. Expect a mix of odd sounds weaved together to create what he dubs "world minimal disco." Co:Motion members MIIIA, Raz, Mau Mau and Laura Ingalls supports.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB60. Arkham, see event listing.
Scarmixxed
Hip Hop Hijack welcomes DJ Scarmixxed for their weekly party celebrating the latest and hottest hip hop hits.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB50 (free entry before midnight if RSVP with guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.
Wonky Kong Deeper Sessions
It’s a clash of crews as the head honchos behind Minimalist and Lose Your Face join Wonky Kong for a night of house, garage, bass and techno.
Mar 25, 10pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.
Kitsuné Night
Le Baron welcomes the much-loved Parisian record label and fashion brand for a club takeover. This time Jerry Bouthier will spin intoxicating tracks.
Mar 25, 11pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Transmission
The long-running Shanghai crew takes over Le Baron for a night of house and techno, featuring sets by Don Jaly, Rob Young and Terence C.
Mar 26, 9pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Happy Easter Pub Crawl
Hop aboard the party bus with the Pub Crawl Shanghai crew as they go on an epic easter hunt guaranteed to take guests to three bars and one of the city’s hottest clubs.
Mar 26, 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Meet at Bar Gatsby, see event listing.
Hong Kong Lights
URVC hosts Jeremey Cheung and Theo Man from Hong Kong for a night of house and techno.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, RMB50 with a drink. URVC.
LoveALive
Local fave Velvet Robot takes over Craft.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, free entry. Craft.
Mansion Fight Club
Nine DJs converge on The Mansion battling each other with banging B2B vinyl sets, featuring such stalwarts as Co:Motion’s Mau Mau and MIIA.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion.
Popasuda
Skinny Brown is back at DADA armed with the finest bass tracks from underground scenes around the world. Gaz and Nasty Nate guest with global and reggae sets.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Rang Barse Bollywood Night
To celebrate Holi Festival, Bar Rouge has invited a guest DJ to bring the sounds of Goa to Shanghai.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, RMB150. Bar Rouge.
Throwback: Retro Jams
Take a trip back in time for some dancefloor classics with Willy Mac spinning funk, disco and R&B, while Yeti’s ESA spins 90s and 2000s hip hop.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, free entry. Arcade.
V/O/I/D presents Rivet
The long-running dark techno crew welcomes the Swedish producer who has been spinning since the mid-90s.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter.
Westwide Story Two
Yay Area and SoCAL spin the finest in West Coast G-funk.
Mar 26, 10pm-late, free entry. C’s.
Andrew Bull Disco Buffet
The uDance.cn boss indulges his love of disco, spinning nothing but crowd-pleasers and hidden gems every Monday at URVC.
Mar 28, 10pm-late, free entry. URVC.
El Tuesdays
This weekly salsa party features free flow mojitos from 8.30-9.30pm and RMB80 for two specials after. La Reunion and DJ S. Kiv perform.
Mar 29, 9.30pm, free entry. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Model's Gone Wild
Every Tuesday, Mook hosts models willing to drink shots with you.
Mar 29, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Studio 24
Every Tuesday, M1NT pays tribute to the early heady days of disco.
Mar 29, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
Bar Exchange – Xaman, Mexico City
Le Baron welcomes Mexico’s finest speakeasy to take over their space for a couple of nights.
Mar 29-30, 9pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Calle Roja
Bar Rouge’s weekly Latin night features the hottest in salsa, reggaeton and Electro-Latin. Enjoy homemade Sangria and take part in a Latin Dance Square. Dress code: elegant with Latino charm.
Mar 30, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Don't Tell Daddy
STORM Festival favorite Smith Agent Smith takes over Mook every Wednesday.
Mar 30, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Come Correct
The Shelter's weekly hip hop night features some of the city's finest playing the hottest underground bangers..
Mar 30, 10pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.
Lolitas
Lola’s weekly ladies night featuring some of the city’s finest female DJs Michelle Grant and Stacy Bond spinning the best house, with complementary drinks for the ladies until 1am.
Mar 30, 10pm-late, free entry. Lola, see event listing.
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