That's Shanghai takes a look at the best of the month:
Aug 2: The Secret Life of Pets
Louis C.K. voices Max, an adorable terrier living large in Manhattan who is driven to jealousy when his owner adopts a new dog called Duke (Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet). However, Max’s quest to rid the home of his new competitor leads to the unlikely pair being lost on the streets, desperately trying to make it home. Comedy stars like Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks voice a colorful cast of characters ranging from vengeful white rabbits to wise basset hounds. Released last month, The Secret Life of Pets has received strong reviews and has already grossed over USD145 million worldwide.
Aug 2: Nick Vujicic
This popular motivational speaker tells his amazing story of living with Phocomelia – a disorder characterized by the absence of legs and arms but only two small deformed feet. Despite a traumatic childhood, Vujicic has become an author and the founder of the non-profit organization Life Without Limbs.
Aug 2, 2pm, RMB380-1,980. Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Aug 3-4: Memories of a Kiss
World-renowned ballet stars from across the globe converge onto Shanghai Grand Theatre for this annual gala programme co-organized by acclaimed choreographer, Patrick de Bana. The show also features the premiere performance of Shanghai Ballet’s brand new production of The Rite of Spring.
Aug 3-4, 7.15pm, RMB180-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Aug 4: Catching The Sun
Green Drinks screens this documentary following unemployed American workers seeking new opportunities through a solar jobs training program. A wide range of characters from a Chinese solar entrepreneur to a Tea Party activist share their thoughts as the U.S. attempts to build a clean energy economy. A short discussion follows the film.
Aug 4, 6.30pm, RMB70 (RMB50 if RSVP). Haworth Organic Space, see event listing.
Aug 4: Homeboy Sandman
Yeti and Le Baron welcomes the Stones Throw approved Queens rhymer. Born to a Dominican Republic boxer, Homeboy Sandman continues the family’s pugilist heritage with heavyweight rhymes over lush beats by the likes of Large Professor, Oh No, RJD and Blu.
Aug 4, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Aug 5: Noukilla
Shanghai’s top seggae-fusion band are consistently one of the most crowd-pleasing acts in the city. They're taking over the sophisticated confines of The Pearl for what promises to be an epic dance party.
Aug 5, 9pm, RMB120-150. The Pearl, see event listing.
Aug 5-7: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Three beloved stories by award-winning children’s author Eric Carle come to life on stage in a show mixing fanciful puppets and black light that will tickle the audience’s imagination, regardless of age.
Aug 5-7, 7.15pm (Fri-Sat), 10am (Sat-Sun) and 2pm (Sat), RMB120-320. Shanghai Art Theatre, see event listing.
Aug 5-21: Olympics
Yes, Rio sounds hellish and there's a really high potential for disaster, but who can really resist Olympics fever? Expect China to rack up medals and for bars around the city to be screening prime events live late into the night. Stay tuned for our Olympics guide and our August issue where we chat with athletes from Li Na to American national team cyclist turned Table No. 1 chef Christopher Pitts about life after the finish line.
Aug 6: Holding up Half The Sky
In the latest in the M Talks series, Dr. Jonathan Woetzel of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) explores the growing economic challenge of gender inequality in China and around the world. While China has the share of women’s contributions to the GDP among all regions in the world, women still do 2.5 times the amount of unpaid work that men do.
Aug 6, 2pm, RMB75 (with a drink). Glam, see event listing.
Aug 6: DMC China Championships
Kerry Parkside hosts the China finals of this global turntablism competition to see who will join luminaries like DJ Wordy (pictured above) and Cavia as DMC China Winners.. Disco Mix Club hosts the proceedings and the after-party goes down at Arkham featuring DJ Kentaro, Kid Fresh, Cavia, LJ and this year’s winner.
Aug 6, 3-6pm, free entry. Kerry Parkside.
Aug 6, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Arkham.
Aug 6: Li Jian
The renowned pianist and conductor leads his 30-member piano corps through a months-long national tour that kicks off at Shanghai Grand Theatre to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Parson Music.
Aug 6, 7.15pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Aug 6: Marfox
The latest instalment of the 云CLOUD party series is headlined by the Portuguese producer spearheading a new sound from Lisbon’s housing estates that has been dubbed ‘batida’ or ‘batacuda.’ The extreme sound mixes African influenced dance styles like kuduro, kizomba, funana and tarraxinha with house and techno.
Aug 6, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter.
Aug 6-7: Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts
Chopin’s music comes alive in this concert that features live piano performed by Derek Wang accompanied by Oscar winning animated shorts originally scored by Lang Lang. The concert tells the story of Anna, her cousin, their magical flying piano and their journey across Europe to find her father. Suitable for ages five and up.
Aug 6-7, 7.30pm and 2.30pm matinee show (Aug 7), RMB180-480. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, see event listing.
Aug 6-27: National Theatre Live
This initiative to bring the finest in West End Theatre around the world has been a hit, including in Shanghai where shows routinely sell out. Each show is carefully filmed in front of a live audience before being screened in theaters globally. This month features: A View from the Bridge (Aug 6) – a three-time Olivier Award winning show penned by Arthur Miller and starring The Imitation Game’s Mark Strong; Frankenstein (Aug 7&20) – directed by Slumdong Millionaire’s Danny Boyle and starring Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch and Trainspotting’s Jonny Lee Miller; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Aug 13) – a seven-time Olivier Award winner in 2013; and Othello (Aug 27) starring Olivier Award winners Adrian Lester (Hustle) and Rory Kinnear (James Bond: Skyfall).
Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2pm and 7pm (Aug 7), RMB100-200. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, see event listings.
Until Aug 7: Slide the City
Since launching in Salt Lake City two years ago, this massive block party has toured more than 100 cities and will make its Asian debut. The Shanghai edition features a slide that organizers are promising will be the “length of a 60-storey building.” On-site vendors will provide food and drink options while DJs supply the entertainment, adding to the festive vibe.
Until Aug 7, 10am-10pm, RMB158-218. Houtan Park, see event listing.
Aug 9: Chinese Valentine’s Day
Couples across the country celebrate the legend of Niu Lang and Zhi Nu, whose romance transcended the earth and remains in the constellation. Restaurants are getting in on the action with dinner deals. Our full breakdown of Chinese Valentine’s Day dinners will be available online this week. [Event promoters: upload your events to our User Center to be included.]
Aug 11: The Wilten Boys Choir
Pudong Shangri-La East Shanghai presents one of the world’s most respected and oldest boys choir. Following their concert, guests can enjoy a sumptuous buffet from 7.10-9pm. The show is among the many highlights of the hotel’s 18th anniversary celebrations, which also includes deals on rooms, spa treatments and restaurants.
Aug 11, 6-9pm, RMB488 (RMB776 for family package – one adult with one child under 11 years old). Pudong Shangri-La East, see event listing.
Aug 11: That’s Shanghai Food and Drink Awards
It’s that time of the year where you, the people, elect the city’s finest in F&B. The voting ends on July 31 Aug 2, and the 2016 That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Awards will be our biggest yet, with more prizes up for grabs than ever before. Will Mr & Mrs Bund repeat as Restaurant of the Year? Is M1NT still the reader’s anointed Club of the Year? Who will follow in the footsteps of The Bull and Claw to take the New Restaurant of the Year? And will anyone unseat Commune Social's Scott Melvin (pictured above) as Best Chef? Find out live when we announce the winners at a glitzy (and free booze-imbued) affair at Fusion. While it’s invite only, we’re giving away pairs of tickets on our WeChat. For your chance to win, add Thats_Shanghai and stay tuned for details.
Aug 11, 8pm, free entry (with RSVP). Fusion.
Aug 11: Blonde
Two years ago, the house duo crashed into the mainstream with their Top 10 hit ‘I Loved You.’ They’ve followed it up with several hits including their recent collaboration with 90s garage icon Craig David on ‘Nothing Like This.’
Aug 11, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Aug 12: Hiromi Uehara
The Japanese pianist has won a Grammy for her work with the Stanley Clarke Band and has recorded a two-disc live album with the iconic Chick Corea. She’s showing off her compositional chops leading her acclaimed Trio project featuring guitarist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips who have recorded with the likes of Steely Dan to Judas Priest.
Aug 12, 7.30pm, RMB380-780. Shanghai Centre Theater.
Aug 12: Guitar Wolf
Vice China’s music arm Noisey presents the Japanese punk veterans, who mix heavy distortion with classic 50s style to create their distinct brand of ‘jet rock’n’roll.’ Formed in 1987, they were signed to influential indie label Matador in the 1990s and continue to pack livehouses around the world. Homegrown surf-rockers the Psyders open.
Aug 12, 8pm, RMB150. QSW Culture Center.
Aug 12: Limbic Man
The Douban affiliated D-Force Records celebrate their two latest albums with this double album release party. Hometown heroes Duck Fight Goose joins Dalian’s DOC (formerly noise-rockers Doc Talk Shock) in a truly audio-visual experience with videos created specifically for the new songs. Purchase tickets through That's here
Aug 12, 9-11pm, RMB120-150, MAO Livehouse.
Aug 12: Wild Boyz
Once again, The Pearl teams with Maniaq & Eros Group to bring six sexy men back to the club for sensual entertainment all night long. Past editions have been wild, with unique catered packages for bachelorette and birthday parties available. RMB5,000 VVIP room includes a private dance and a bottle of champagne. Purchase tickets through That's here.
Aug 12, 9pm-late, RMB240-300. The Pearl
Aug 12-13: Bolshoi Soloists Ballet Gala
Ten soloists from the Bolshoi Ballet team up for their first ever tour of China. Expect to be dazzled by select scenes from the legendary Russian ballet group’s extensive repertoire.
Aug 12-13, 7.15pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing.
Aug 12-13: Taiko by Tamakko-Za
Often described as the Japanese version of Stomp, Tammakko-Za has thrilled crowds all over the world with its mix of traditional drums and storytelling with modern humor and creativity.
Aug 12-13, 7.30pm (Aug 12), 10.30am and 3.30pm (Aug 13), RMB80-280. Daning Theatre.
Aug 13: Steve Says
The comedic hypnotist is back at The Pearl to bring brave volunteers from the audience under his sway and unknowingly perform hilarious feats. Purchase tickets through That's here
Aug 13, 9pm, RMB150. The Pearl
Aug 13: Bollywood Independence Day
Once again, Bar Rouge welcomes Delhi’s DJ Dee who will be bringing the latest and hottest Bollywood hits to the Bund at this annual party.
Aug 13, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Bar Rouge.
Aug 13: Mickey Zhang
Co:Motion presents the Beijing techno pioneer who is touring the country to celebrate his newest record, released on standout Berlin label, Resopal. Expect funky techno grooves with support from Shanghai stalwart Deep 19.
Aug 13, 10pm-late, RMB50 (RMB30 before midnight). Elevator.
Aug 13: Darq E Freaker
SHFT is bringing the South London hip hop and grime producer who is turning heads thanks to banging collabs with Danny Brown and MIA Fam. DJs Fader One and Yung Sol support.
Aug 13, 10pm-late, RMB140. Arkham, see event listing.
Aug 13-14: Echo Music Festival
Jessie J, DJ Shadow and Jolin Tsai headline this two-day festival that showcases pop (Stefanie Sun, Li Yuchun), Mainland indie (Queen Sea Big Shark, Omnipotent Youth Society) and electronic sounds (Yves V, Shanghai Restoration Project, Howie Lee). Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao
Aug 13-14, 1-9.30pm, RMB520-650 (Sat), RMB560-700 (Sun) or RMB960-1,200 (two-day pass), Expo Park.
Aug 14: SCAA Adoption Day
Get a cuddly addition to your home as Second Chance Animal Aid holds their monthly adoption day. All foster animals are healthy, happy and looking for a loving forever home.
Aug 14, 1-3pm, free entry. Shanghai Brewery, see event listing.
Aug 14: Of Montreal
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Kevin Barnes’ shape-shifting indie act are coming to China for the first time just in time for the release of their new disc, Innocence Blooms. Partially inspired by contemporary electronic artists like Jack-U and Arca, the dancetastic disc has been described as their most light-hearted in years. We spoke to Barnes who promises a new video and stage show with plenty of the group’s customary theatrics thrown into the mix. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao.
Aug 14, 9pm, RMB180-220, MAO Livehouse.
Aug 16-25: Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty
Knighted earlier this year for his excellent contribution to dance, Sir Matthew Bourne returns to Shanghai Culture Square where he packed the house last year with his legendary all-male adaptation of Swan Lake. This time, he’s given the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, a striking gothic makeover. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao.
Aug 16-25, 7.15pm (2pm matinees on weekends), RMB80-780, Shanghai Culture Square.
Aug 17: Sunflower Bean
This Brooklyn band is going against the indie dream-pop tide of their hometown reveling in old-fashioned heavy rock shenanigans. Praised by Rolling Stone and NME, the young group has scored with early hits like ‘Tame Impala.’ Opening is homegrown buzz band Dream Can, who recently signed a deal with Maybe Mars. This show is a pre-festival showcase for the Split Works curated Concrete + Grass Festival, going down in September.
Aug 17, 8.30pm, RMB120-160. Yuyintang.
Aug 17-19: A-TA-KA!
Taking cues from the magical surrealism of Salvador Dalí, Spanish theater company Cal y Canto has created a wondrous street theatre show where fantastic animals swarm in the air over the heads of the audience. Suitable for all ages.
Aug 17-19, 6.30pm and 8.30pm, RMB120. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre.
Aug 18: Kitty Cash
A rising star in New York’s club scene, the DJ and producer blends R&B, disco, hip hop ad other electronic sounds into an intoxicating hazy blend. As guest editor for the Huffington Post, her ‘Love the Free’ mix series has included young rising stars from SZA to Dev Hynes.
Aug 18, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Aug 19: Lip Sync Battle
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon has revived interest in the long-running art of pretending to sing. The Pearl has organized this competition to see which faux-singer is the best in Shanghai. As always, performance is key to a riveting lip-sync show with eight competitors dueling to win the crowd’s approval (and the RMB1,000 prize). Interested participants can apply to thepearlshanghai@gmail.com by August 12. Purchase tickets through That's here.
Aug 19, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. The Pearl.
Aug 19: Faded Summer
SHFT introduces this new festival headlined by producer to the stars Cashmere Cat (Kanye, Ariana Grande) and deadmau5’s newest prodigy Rezz. Joining the fun is hometown rhymer and former Busy Gang member Blow Fever, Chengdu’s Odwan and DJ/singer Lacychu. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao.
Aug 19, 10pm-late, RMB180-260, Arkham.
Aug 19: Ferry Corsten
M2 welcomes the Dutch electronic music superstar that has scored worldwide clubbing hits for two decades from groundbreaking trance anthems to more recent forays into progressive house. Always an innovator, he recently revived his legendary Gouryella project with Tiësto with a goal of converting it to a full stage live show. While the tour will tour festivals across Europe, Corsten will be stopping by M2 to dip into his extensive discography of classics.
Aug 19, 10pm-late, RMB150. M2.
Aug 19-20: Dwayne Perkins
The Brooklyn comic has wowed on Conan, starred in recurring vignettes on The Tonight Show and is finishing up an indie comedy-horror film where he stars as a comic who has four jokes to make his captors laugh or die trying. He returns to Shanghai after wowing last summer at Kung Fu Komedy Club.
Aug 19-20, 9pm (Fri), 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy Club.
Aug 20: Huun Huur Tu
Since emerging from the Mongolia-Russian border republic of Tuva over two decades ago, this group has cultivated a global following. Their mix of native sounds like throat singing and instruments like the khomus (Tuvan jaw harp) with Western sounds from rock to electronic music have led to collaborations with music legends (and fans) like Frank Zappa, Ry Cooder and Ravi Shankar.
Aug 20, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB150-200. MAO Livehouse.
Aug 20: East Asian Shoegaze Festival III
Yuyintang gets ear-bleedingly loud for the third edition, bringing together some of East Asia’s finest shoegaze acts. Japanese bands Kill My 27, Yukino Chaos and Broken Little Sister are joined by standout Xiamen group The White Tulips, the newly expanding Shaoxiang favorites City Flanker and rising hometown heroes Soft.
Aug 20, 8-11.30pm, RMB150-180. Yuyintang.
Aug 20: Nite Slugs
STD presents a summertime block party featuring some friends from the ever-hip UK label. Stalwarts Kingdom, Bok Bok and L-Vis 1990 (pictured above) take over Arkham. A free daytime party is in the works featuring sets from Kingdom, Naaah, Tess, Donn and AD08, with location details to be revealed closer to the show.
Aug 20, 10pm-late, RMB100-150. Arkham.
Aug 20: Eyes Wide Shut
MVP Shanghai brings their notorious themed party to M1NT. Prepare to enter a world where your ‘fantasies and desires come true.’ Dress code: elegant with a mask and cape.
Aug 20, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. M1NT.
Aug 20: Gareth Emery
MYST welcomes the English producer known for his distinct fusion of trance, house and progressive. With four albums to his name, including the recently released 100 Reasons to Live, Emery is a former DJ Magazine anointed Top 10 DJ (No. 7 in 2010) who has rocked the world’s biggest clubs.
Aug 20, 10.30pm-late, RMB100. MYST.
Aug 23: Ice Age: Collision Course
The fifth installment in the pre-historic animated series goes into space. The film picks up after the events of 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift where saber tooth squirrel Scrat has accidentally activated an alien ship taking him to deep space where he inadvertently sends several asteroids to collide into Earth. Meanwhile on the planet, Ray Romano’s wooly mammoth Manny must rally everyone around him to find a solution to impending doom. Stars Dennis Leary, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Lopez return with new additions including comedy vets (Nick Offerman), pop stars (Jessie J), athletes (Michael Strahan) and a scientist (Neil deGrasse Tyson).
Aug 23: Jason Bourne
The trailer for Matt Damon's much anticipated starring role in Zhang Yimou's The Great Wall is out and has been less than well-received (Asian-American actors, "why is there a white man saving Ancient China from aliens?," we ask, "why does the first major Mainland-American film production have such a stupid plot?") Before that, Mainland audiences will be treated to the award-winning star reprise his role as the powerful, yet forgetful, super-spy. Although the Bourne franchise really would be better if it was #starringjohncho.
Aug 23: AFC Champions League
While the China Super League season hasn’t gone quiet as planned for Shanghai SIPG, the team is among the final eight in Asia’s premier club football tournament. They host South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the first game in a home-and-home battle.
Aug 23, 7.30pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai Stadium
Aug 23-24: Bruissements
Compagnie du Loup-Ange presents this musical featuring two women who go on a journey through the forest exploring the relationships between the trees, leaves, seasons and nature. Appropriate for ages nine months to five years old.
Aug 23-24, 10.30am, 3.30pm and 5pm, RMB180. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre.
Aug 26: DADA 7-Year Anniversary
Things change so fast in Shanghai but the Xingguo Lu staple has been a reliable supplier of cheap drinks, quality tunes and late night shenanigans. They celebrate their birthday within their newly renovated confines with tons of free drinks, new t-shirts and the always funky sounds of Same As It Ever Was’ Santo Chino.
Aug 26, 10pm, free entry. DADA.
Aug 26: Hyperdub x SVBKVLT
Iconic London label goes head-to-head with homegrown label SVBKVLT in a night that promises to be full of dark, heavy beats. Hyperdub boss Kode 9 is joined by labelmate Scratch DVA (pictured above) while Swimful and Faded Ghost represent Shanghai. Joining in the fun is special guest Hudafunk who is making the trip from London.
Aug 26, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Shelter
Aug 27: Across the Garden Bridge: Art Deco Hongkou
Historic Shanghai explores Hongkou’s hidden Art Deco gems while bringing to life the legends of the city, including a beautiful building with a terrible legacy that still causes people to cross the street rather than pass it. Explore Victor Sassoon’s sprawling Embankment Building, the original Shanghai Foreign Correspondent Club building and other remnants of Hongkou’s rich history.
Aug 27, 2pm, RMB250 (RMB200 for Historic Shanghai members). Meeting point will be given after RSVPing with info@historic-shanghai.com
Aug 27: Bambonou
The monthly techno party hosted by Co:Motion’s MIIA, Room 303, welcomes its biggest booking yet in the house and techno wunderkind that’s currently enchanting the French underground. Emerging from the Clek Clek Boom collective that produced French Fries, Bambanou is now signed to Modselektor’s 50 weapons label where he’s been crushing it with ‘percussive, abstract yet organic techno.’
Aug 27, 10pm-late, RMB80 (RMB50 before midnight). Elevator.
Aug 27: Bryan Kasenic
The founder and curator of The Bunker New York has been a galvanizing force in American techno for the past dozen years. A staple in New York’s nightclubs, he’s the headlining guest for the latest Space Debris Committee party.
Aug 27, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter.
Aug 27: Dumbfoundead
STD presents the Argentian-born, South Korean rhymer who emerged out of Los Angeles’ fierce battle rap scene. He’s since wowed at global rap championships, toured the world with Korean icons Epik High and counts Drake among his famous fans.
Aug 27, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Arkham.
Aug 27-28: Zebra Music Festival
The seventh edition of this Shanghai summer tradition goes down at Jiangwan Stadium boasting a pair of bonafide Mandopop stars headlining in Coco Lee and Jolin Tsai. As always, music is just part of the fun with a contemporary theatre festival also going down over these two days. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao.
Aug 27-28, 3.30-6.30pm, RMB198-248, Jiangwan Stadium.
Aug 30-31: Simple Plan
The Canadian pop punk favorites return to Shanghai after two past sold-out trips. They’ll be celebrating their new album Taking One for the Team, which adds new musical flourishes, like the reggae styled single ‘Singing in the Rain’ to their anthemic sound that has produced hits like ‘Addicted’ and ‘I’d Do Anything.’ Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao.
Aug 30-31, 8pm, RMB488, The Mixing Room.
Until Aug 31: Cracking Art - Animal Landing
Founded in 1993, the six-member artistic collective is devoted to creating eye-popping installations utilizing recycled plastics, exploring the harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Their first tour of China stops off at Xintiandi with 235 animal statues scattered around the area. Bring the little ones and see how many you can find.
Until Aug 31. Xintiandi, Madang Lu by Taicang Lu 新天地, 马当路, 金太仓路
Sep 1-2: CHat Shanghai
China Channel and WalktheChat present the country’s largest WeChat conference for international audiences. The two-day conference is dedicated to all things WeChat featuring a variety of speakers raging from entrepreneurs to video artists, marketing experts to NGOs, united in their innovative use of the platform. Limited space is available for morning workshops running from 10am-noon with Sep 1 after party details to be released soon.
Sep 1-2, 2-6.30pm, RMB388-888. The Place, see event listing.
All Month: The Last Day of Pompeii
The Roman Empire’s second city may have been destroyed by a volcano east of Naples in 79 CE, but this exhibition brings the bustling coastal city back to life. Over 100 artifacts have been collected from the UESCO World Heritage Site that provide a comprehensive glimpse into the city society, conventions, daily life and its last days.
Until Oct 9, 10.30am-8.30pm (Tues-Sun) and 2-6pm (Mon), RMB120. Shanghai Global Harbour Museum.
All Month: The World of Tim Burton
No one would ever accuse Tim Burton of lacking style. From Beetlejuice to The Corpse’s Bride, the director/producer/writer/animator has carved out a distinctly dark gothic style that remains highly influential. This massive touring exhibition features over 500 pieces of his work dating back to his childhood bringing visitors deep into his mind, split into nine areas based around a movie theme. For more, check out our feature on The World of Tim Burton. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao
Until Oct 10, RMB130-200, LaFayette Art Center.
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