That's Shanghai takes a look at the best of the week:
Aug 15-21: 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 (see our handy guide to Where to Watch the Olympics). For more, check out our After The Finish line series, where we chat with athletes from Li Na to American national team cyclist turned Table No. 1 chef Christopher Pitts about post sports life.
Aug 16-28: 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. For more, check out our interview with Matthew Bourne and designer Lez Brotherston.
Aug 16-28, 7.15pm (2pm matinees on weekends), RMB80-780, Shanghai Culture Square.
Aug 17: Crossfaith
The Japanese metalcore favorites have shredded stages across the world as part of the Warped Tour and with tours with Machine Head and The Used. Expect a heavy set at MAO Livehouse.
Aug 17, 7pm, RMB360. MAO Livehouse.
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. For more, check out our feature on Sunflower Bean.
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: World of Beer Grand Opening
The Florida chain beer shop and restaurant has entered Shanghai, opening its first location on Fumin and Julu Lu. Grand opening pry includes two complementary draft beers until 8pm, a performance from local rockers Rock Suey and a raffle for prizes like a years worth of bottomless booze brunches.
Aug 18, 4pm-midnight, free entry. World of Beer, 1/F, 85 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu 富民路85号巨富大厦1楼, 近巨鹿路
Aug 18: New MASH Launch
Kerry Hotel Pudong hosts the launch of this new MASH craft beer collaboration with Sumerian. The Mash Collaboration Sumerian Coffee IPA is a mix of freshly roasted coffee and hops, a full-flavored and bold brew with 6 percent alcohol content. One hour of free beer from 6-7pm.
Aug 18, 6-7pm, RMBTBA. The Brew, see event listing.
Aug 18: 48 Hour Film Project
Head over to The Market for this screening of the best Shanghai submissions for the global film contest that challenges aspiring filmmakers to create a short film in two days. For more, check out our 5 Things on Making a Film in 48 Hours.
Aug 18, 7.30-10.30pm, free entry. The Market.
Aug 19: Morton's Lobster Day
Morton’s celebrates the almighty lobster, serving up a 2 pound steam lobster for RMB398 plus 10 percent. Reservations required and it’s first-come, first-serve.
Aug 19, 11.30m, RMB398. Morton's Steakhouse and Morton's Steak & Seafood Grille, see event listing.
Aug 19: Happy Friday
The Yeti crew take over Jing An Kerry Centre for a mix of live mural art and music. DMC China champion DJ Wordy spins while the renowned Jayson Atienza pints a mural. Yeti DJs and Allan Marshall support while Vice’s Brandon Tucs does live murals. As always, expect a mix of food and drink pop-up vendors adding to the community vibe.
Aug 19, 5-10pm, RMBTBA. Jing An Kerry Centre, see event listing.
Aug 19: Kafe Hu
The Chengdu based rhymer has been bubbling in the Mainland’s hip hop underground for a couple years. He’s bursting into the spotlight thanks to his excellent new disc, 27: The Code of Lucifer and an expansive national tour that takes him to On Stage.
Aug 19, 8.30pm, RMB60. On Stage.
Aug 19: Sonic Syndicate
QSW Culture Center welcomes the Swedish melodic death metl stalwarts who have drawn comparisons to genre giants like Killswitch Engage and Children of Bodom.
Aug 19, 8.30pm, RMB150. QSW Culture Center.
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: 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 19, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Aug 19: Osheyack
The latest SVBKVLT release spotlights the Shanghai based producer known for blending techno, Baltimore club and other dark sounds.
Aug 19, 10pm-late, RMB50. The Shelter.
Aug 19: 3Lau
After hosting our raucous Food and Drink Awards, Fusion welcomes the American progressive house and electro producer who has rocked massive festivls like EDC and Electric Zoo.
Aug 19, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. Fusion.
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. For more, check out our interview with Dwayne Perkins.
Aug 19-20, 9pm (Fri), 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy Club.
Aug 20: 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 Frankenstein, directed by Slumdong Millionaire’s Danny Boyle and starring Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch and Trainspotting’s Jonny Lee Miller.
Aug 20, 2pm, RMB100-200. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, see event listings.
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 Day Slugs party goes down at POP on the Bund from 2pm featuring sets from Kingdom, Naaah, Tess, Donn and AD08, with location details to be revealed closer to the show.
Aug 20, 2pm, free entry (with reservation). POP, see event listing.
Aug 20, 10pm-late, RMB100-150. Arkham, see event listing.
Aug 20: Sophie Zelamani
The Swedish singer has been charming audiences around the world for over 20 years since her Sony released eponymous debut that sold 200,000 copies across Europe and Asia Pacific.
Aug 20, 7.30pm, RMB100-380. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing.
Aug 20: Edd Daggers
Shanghi Comedy Club welcomes the quick witted London comic as he launches the first leg of his Asian tour.
Aug 20, 8.30pm, RMBTBA. Ruijin Cajun, see event listing.
Aug 20: Lost in Vegas
The Pearl transforms into an upscale casino once again in this glitzy night for high rollers, where classy live entertainment sets the tone for popular card games. Dress Code: Black tie, Dress to impress, Vegas style strictly enforced!
Aug 20, 9pm-late, RMB100 (RMB200 to play). The Pearl, see event listing.
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: 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: VOID 9 Years Anniversary
The long-running techno crew celebrates its impressive ninth birthday, doing what they always do - take over Shelter and spin the darkest, most twisted techno. Expect rousing sets from crew members Sh_Ultra, MHP (pictured above), Nat Alexander, NMLSS, Provoda and Wensen. For more, check out our interview with MHP.
Aug 20, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. The Shelter.
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. For more, check out our interview with Gareth Emery.
Aug 20, 10.30pm-late, RMB100. MYST.
Aug 20-21: Constellations
Painter Joan Miró’s colorful imagination comes to life in this kids-friendly dance show from Spain’s Arscaladanza Dance Combany. Choreographer Enrique Cabrera adds movements to the colorful images that defined Miró’s world. Appropriate for kids aged three and up.
Aug 20-21, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB80-480. Shanghai Children's Art Theatre, see event listing.
Aug 21: Dulwich Earthquakes Soccer Tryouts
Kids of all ages are invited to try out for the local football team that provides training three times a week from professional coaches. Team options include U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 teams for boys and girls.
Aug 21, 8.30m-1pm, RMBTBA. Dulwich College, see event listing.
Aug 21: UFC 202
The hugely anticipated rematch between Nate Diaz and Connor McGregor goes down on Sunday morning around 9.30am and expect sports bars across the cities to be screening the big fight to go with some brunch.
Aug 21: Viking Thunder
The Stage (Westin Bund Center) celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Northern Europe with this smorgasbord of Scandinavian favorites from smoked salmon to roasted venison. Signature cocktails using local spirits like Aalborg Aquavit will be served.
Aug 21, 11.30am-2pm, RMB588 with free flow champagne (RMB250 for kids) plus 16 percent. The Stage (Westin Bund Center), see event listing.
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