What's On in Shanghai: October 2016

That's Shanghai takes a look at the best of the month:

Sep 26: Queen + Adam Lambert

This pairing between the legendary UK band and American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has been a stone cold success. Already, they’ve packed stadiums across the world and drew in over 12 million TV viewers for their 2014 New Year’s Eve live performance on BBC. Recently, they headlined Rock in Rio Lisbon playing to 74,000 people and were announced as headliners to the famed Isle of Wight Festival. They will be making their Mainland debut bringing their five-city Asia tour to Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena. For more, check our our interview with Brian May or our 2015 interview with Adam Lambert.
Sep 26, 8pm, RMB380-1,680. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing.

Sep 27: Anderson.Paak and the Free Nationals

Dr. Dre’s latest prodigy emerged out of seemingly nowhere landing numerous features on the hip hop legend’s most recent classic, Compton. With an ability to rhyme rapidly à la Kendrick, as well as croon as soulfully as R&B legends of yore, Paak is a musical force on the path to superstardom trodden by past Dre prodigies like Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Snoop Dogg. He’s bringing his backing band the Free Nationals as they continue their world tour for arguably the album of 2016, Venice.
Sep 27, 10pm, RMB200-250. MAO Livehouse.

Sep 29: Daniel Miller

The Antidote crew celebrates its 11th anniversary by making their long-awaited return to The Shelter with a party headlined by the founder of Mute Records. The trailblazing label has given big breaks to artists like Depeche Mode, Moby and Goldfrapp. As a producer, Miller is best known for his industrial project The Normal but has recently caught the bug to perform again with his Christmas Boiler Room performance in Berlin reaching legendary status. He’ll be joined by Antidote originals B6, MHP and Ozone.
Sep 29, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. The Shelter.

Sep 29-30: IMS Asia-Pacific

After a successful debut last year, Shanghai will be the official host city for the Asia-Pacific stop of the renowned International Music Summit, devoted to discussing issues within the electronic music world. Guest speakers include Skrillex, Alesso, Jolin Tsai and Pete Tong.
Sep 29-30, 11am-6pm, RMB1,480 or RMB2,078-2,478 (with two-day pass to Budweiser STORM Festival). Hyatt on the Bund.

Sep 30: Hiphopera

After a fantastic first full season paying tribute to everyone from Stevie Wonder to country, Encore Live is back at the Mixing Room with an all-star collection of Shanghai based musicians. This show pays tribute to the history of hip hop from its creation in the streets of 1970s New York to its ubiquity today. For more, check out our 2015 feature on Encore Live.
Sep 30, 7pm, RMB180-250. The Mixing Room.

Oct 1: Galantis

Despite producing chart-topping hits individually, Karlsson (Britney’s ‘Toxic’) and Eklöw (Icona Pop’s ‘I Love It’) have reached even greater heights with their super-duo. Their debut disc, last year’s Pharmacy, scored two Grammy nominations and was streamed over 430 million times, thanks to infectious hits like ‘Runaway (U & I).’
Oct 1, 10pm-late, RMB150. M2.

Oct 1-2: Budweiser STORM Festival

Since starting out three years ago, the Budweiser Storm Festival has established itself as a bona fide October holiday tradition. Last year, they sold out all tickets on both nights, and they’re back for another star-studded edition headlined by Hardwell and Skrillex, this time at Shanghai Shendi, a massive location near Shanghai Disney. Official after parties include a Skrillex and Marshmello teaming at MYST (Oct 1), Conrank at Arkham (Oct 1), Oliver Heldens at M2 (Oct 2) and Stooki Sound at Arkham (Oct 2).
Oct 1-2, 1-11pm, RMB350 (per day), RMB680 (two-day pass), RMB680-1,180 (Vip passes). Shanghai Shendi.

Oct 1-2: Shanghai International Dance Center Opening

After four years of construction, the Shanghai International Dance Center will officially open its doors on October 1 with Shanghai Ballet’s adaptation of Hamlet. The show is one of the highly anticipated offerings this month, along with the Derek Deane-choreographed, Shanghai Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet (Oct 5-6) and the Sino-French modern ballet, A Sigh of Love (Oct 8-9). In addition to hosting shows by acclaimed international groups like Israel’s Batsheva Dance, the 39,100-square-meter complex will serve as the home for the Shanghai Ballet, Shanghai Song & Dance Ensemble, Shanghai Dance School and the dance department at Shanghai Theater Academy.
Hamlet: Oct 1-2, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路地铁站, 

Oct 1-5: World Music Shanghai 2016

Celebrate the sounds of all the world in Xintiandi and The Hub during the Golden Week Holiday. Famed world musicians like Tuva’s Alash, Indian sitar player Purbayan, six-time Emmy Award winner Mirian Mendez, Raga Ragini Gulaza and many more will perform at this multicultural world music carnival.
Oct 1-3, 4.45-9.45pm, free entry. The Hub.
Oct 1-5, 4.45-9.45pm, free entry. Xintiandi, Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路, 近马当路

Oct 1-7: West Bund Food Festival

The growing art mecca hosts its first food festival on the riverbank near the Yuz Museum. International chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants will join 10 Corso Como’s Corrado Michelazzo and top-notch Chinese options like Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant in this gourmand celebration.
Oct 1-7, 11am-3pm and 4.30-9pm, RMB60-80. Yuz Museum.

Oct 2: Bassjackers

The energetic Dutch duo of Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst are known for their raucous shows and for smash hits like ‘Crackin’.’
Oct 2, 10.30pm-late, RMB100. Fusion.

Oct 3: Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (3D)

James Cameron’s classic gets a 3D makeover for its 25th anniversary. Justifiably lauded for its then groundbreaking special effects, Terminator 2: Judgment Day features Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular near-invincible cyborg. However, unlike 1984’s original Terminator, he is here to protect Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) from a creature even more powerful than him. A winner of four Academy Awards, it has already grossed nearly USD520 million. Expect that number to rise, especially in China where it was not initially released in cinemas. Cameron’s Titanic made another USD145 million on the mainland following its 2012 3D re-release.

Oct 4: Kesha

No show is shrouded in more mystery this month than the pop star’s upcoming mainland stadium tour. While songs like ‘Tik Tok’ and ‘Die Young’ catapulted her to fame, Kesha has been on a relentless mission to redefine herself artistically. A nasty lawsuit against her former producer and label boss Dr. Luke for sexual assault has slowed down any new releases, but Kesha has spent the summer on her ‘Fuck the World’ tour where she’s been indulging in her true love of classic and psychedelic rock performing “songs you’ve never heard me play before and I may never play again.”
Oct 4, 7.30pm, RMB299-999. Shanghai Grand Stage.

Oct 4-6: Simple Life

One of Taiwan’s most popular music festivals returns to Shanghai for the third straight year. Mandopop stars like Rene Liu and Cheer Chen will share the bill with stalwarts of the Mainland indie scene like Nova Heart (pictured above), Omnipotent Youth Society and Sound Toy. In previous years, international headliners like Television, UB40 and Macy Gray were announced closer to the festival date, although last year’s attempts to bring in Lauryn Hill and Rufus Wainright were scuttled by last minute visa issues.
Oct 4-6, 1.20-9.40pm, RMB230 per day. Expo Park.

Oct 4-7: Savour Food Festival

Originating from Singapore, the second edition of the Savour Festival features the famed ‘Demon Chef’ Alvin Leung joining Kirk Westaway of Michelin-starred Singaporean restaurant Jaan and Anthony Demtre of London’s Wild Honey in serving up refined dishes. Hometown favorites like The Bull & Claw, Calypso and Chickalicious will also have booths.
Oct 4-7, 11am-4pm and 5-10pm, RMB230-250. The Hub.

Oct 6: Scott Henderson Trio

The South Miami guitarist mixes the classic rock styles of Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck with the freewheeling jazz sounds of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Named the number one jazz guitarist by Guitar World, he’s bringing his ace trio to On Stage to celebrate last year’s Vibe Station – which some have dubbed his masterpiece.
Oct 6, 9pm, RMB180-230. On Stage, see event listing.

Oct 7: Nightwish

The Finnish symphonic metal giants are their country’s most successful musical export with over 8 million records sold. They’ve topped the charts at home five times while scoring a global breakthrough with their hit song ‘Wish I Had An Angel.’ They’re back at Q.S.W. to appease their rabid fanbase, a mere six months after their last Shanghai show.
Oct 7, 8pm-late, RMB388-688 (RMB1,288 for VIP tickets). QSW Culture Center, see event listing.

Oct 7: Q-Bert

Le Baron welcomes the legendary turntablist who was invited to join the hallowed Rock Steady Crew and co-founded the pioneering Invisbl Skratch Piklz with highschool friend and Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike. A three-time DMC World Champ, the San Francisco native started an interactive online learning school for DJs across the world.
Oct 7, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.

Oct 7-23: The Dreamer

To mark the 400th Anniversary of two renowned literary masters’ deaths – Shakespeare and Chinese legend Tang Xianzu – the award-winning British physical theatre company Gecko (pictured) has teamed up with Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre to present the experimental play, The Dreamer. The joint effort mixes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Peony Pavillion, two works that prevailed in the same era yet in different countries, for a completely new cross-cultural experience.
Oct 7-23, 7.30pm, RMB80-380. Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre.

Oct 7-Jan 15: Masterpieces From the Centre Pompidou

This massive exhibition continues its world tour, bringing masterpieces created in France from 1906 to 1977 presented in chronological order. Co-curated by Laurent Le Bon, president of Musée National Picasso in Paris, with Claire Garnier, its deputy director of collections and production, Masterpieces From the Centre Pompidou shows off one piece of artwork each from celebrated masters like Picasso, Matisse, Giacometti and Cartier-Bresson. Children below 1.2m get free entry (limited to one per group).
Oct 7-Jan 15, 11am-7pm, RMB80-150. Shanghai Exhibition Center - West Wing 2.

Oct 9: NBA Global Games

The NBA returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena for the 10th edition of Global Games China. While the visit is notable for bringing Yao Ming’s team, Houston Rockets, for their first Mainland game in 12 years, the battle between the Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans is especially intriguing, as it pits two of the league’s biggest stars against one another: James ‘The Beard’ Harden and Anthony ‘The Brow’ Davis. Both are eager to rebound from nightmarish seasons, where their individual excellence was unable to lift their teams to the playoffs – and win over some Chinese fans in the process.
Oct 9, 7pm, RMB350-18,888. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing.

Oct 9-16: Shanghai Rolex Masters

As the only ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament held outside Europe and North America, this Shanghai tournament always attracts the world's biggest tennis stars. Current top ranked men's player Novak Djokovic will attempt to repeat as champ but must fend off a challenge from world's number two Andy Murray, who would love nothing more than to add a third Shanghai title to equal his Serbian rival. Other big names to look out for are Stan Wawrinka, who bested Djokovic at last month’s US Open for his third Grand Slam victory, and former top ranked player Rafa Nadal.
Oct 9-16, 1pm, RMB160-8,000 or RMB2,000-4,500 (Oct 9-16 pass). Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center, 昆阳北路3028号, 近元江路

Until Oct 10: 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. Tickets available through That's via our friends GoPiao.
Until October 10, 10am-10pm, RMB130-200. LaFayette Art Center, tickets.

Oct 10-16: Shanghai French Week

Back for its 15th year, this celebration of everything French takes over Yandang Lu as usual. Vendors offering the finest in French fashion, design and food will be on-site. There will also be a Romantic France photo exhibition presenting works by Chinese photographer Wang Zhiping.
Oct 10-16, 11am-7.30pm (Sun-Thurs) and 11am-8.30pm (Fri-Sat), free entry. Yandang Lu.

Oct 13: Beijing Besieged by Waste

For their latest film night, Green Initiatives screens the documentary filmed by award-winning photographer Wang Jiulang who travelled to more than 500 landfills in the capital city. Beijing Beseiged by Waste explores the cycle of consumption that has come with the city’s rapid development with poignant conversations with the scavengers who live and work in the dumps.
Oct 13, 6.30pm, RMB70 (RMB50 with registration). Haworth Organic Space, see event listing.

Oct 13: AJ Tracey

Arguably the hottest grime MC in the UK, Tracey has already released four singles this year to rapturous reviews building on the acclaim of last year’s EPs The Front and Alex Moran. With hype only building, he’s taking over The Shelter with support from Swimful, Naaah and Howell.
Oct 13, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter.

Oct 13-22: Oktoberfest

While its Feyang Lu location may have closed, Paulaner Bräuhaus will be bringing its famed Oktoberfest celebrations to its largest location, Paulaner @ Expo. This supersized edition goes on for 10 days mixing traditional Bavarian dishes with Oktoberfest beer brewed in Paulaner’s microbrewery that is only available during the festival. Renowned nine-piece band Die Kirchdorfer will rock the house and there will be a cozy beer garden to add to the authentic German vibes. Special three-course set menus with free-flow Paulaner beer will be available for groups of six or more for RMB388 (RMB288 from Tues-Thurs and RMB248 from Sun-Mon) with at least 24 hour advanced reservations. A la carte menu is also available.
Oct 13-22, 5pm-late, free entry. Paulaner (Expo), see event listing.

Oct 14: Fashion Rocks China

Since starting out in London in 2003, Fashion Rocks has brought together the world’s top fashion brands with music stars for a union of cat walk and concert. For its inaugural Shanghai edition, confirmed acts include R&B institution Usher (pictured), pop bad girl Charli XCX and renowned pop diva Coco Lee, who has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Oct 14, 8pm, RMB380-2,580. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, see event listing.

Oct 14: Kurt Vile and the Violators

Split Works presents the Mainland debut of the indie-folk mastermind responsible for critically beloved discs like last year’s b’lieve i’m goin’ down... A long-time favorite on the underground scene who counts luminaries like Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon as fans, the troubadour’s charms are becoming increasingly hard to ignore in the mainstream.
Oct 14, 8.30pm, RMB260-300. QSW Culture Center, see event listing.

Oct 14: Cara Dillon

The Irish folk singer has won three BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, released albums on the famed London indie label Rough Trade and even crossed over into the dance world thanks to DJ Pete Devine’s smash trance remix of her award-winning take on ‘Black is the Color.’ Tickets available through That`s.
Oct 14, 8.30pm, RMB160-220. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Oct 14: Vicetone

The Dutch DJ and production duo of Ruben Den Boer and Victor Pool have topped the Beatport charts with anthems like ‘Let Me Feel,’ and have remixed megastars like Adele and Calvin Harris. Fixtures on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, they are still celebrating the release of this year’s Aurora EP.
Oct 14, 10pm-late, RMB150. M2, see event listing.

Oct 14: Fat Joe

The head of the Terror Squad has survived withering insults from 50 Cent and the death of his much-loved protege Big Punisher to firmly establish himself as a true hip hop OG. 21 years after his debut, he remains relevant with the success of this year’s Remy Ma and French Montana collaboration, ‘All the Way Up’ joining his collection of hits, which also includes, ‘Lean Back,’ ‘Make It Rain’ and ‘What’s Luv.’
Oct 14, 10.30pm-late, RMB180. Linx, see event listing.

Oct 14-22: Bar Rouge Anniversary

The Bund institution celebrates its 12th birthday in typical extravagant fashion with six parties going down from October 14-15 and 19-22. This year has a Fun Fair theme and they’re promising acrobatics, a paradise of sweets for the girls and a wild triumphant time.
Oct 14-15 and 19-22, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Bar Rouge.

Oct 15: Short Film Making Workshop

The Shanghai International Short Film Contest teams with Shanghai Vancouver Film School, Linckia and The Market for a series of workshops on how to make a short film. The whole process will be explored from planning and writing a screenplay to directing and producing and finally getting the finished product online.
Oct 15, 1-3pm and 4-6pm, RMB60. The Market.

Oct 15: Shanghai Supperclub 3rd Anniversary

After taking over Three on the Bund last year with a Clue-themed dinner, Shanghai Supperclub celebrates its third anniversary with New Zealand-based champion celebrity chef Robert Oliver. While they’re keeping the location a secret, expect a Pacific Island dinner featuring authentic Tahitian, Samoan and Fijian dishes, with live entertainment adding to the festive ambience. The party will also serve as the launch of Social Supply.
Oct 15, 7.30pm, RMB688 (RMB3,440 for five with a bottle of champagne or RMB6,8880 for ten with two bottles of champagne). Location will be revealed after reserving at Yoopay.

Oct 15: Mono

The Tokyo post-rock gods kick off their latest world tour on the Mainland in support of their latest disc, Requiem for Hell. Inspired by Dante’s Inferno Comedy and produced by legendary indie producer Steve Albini (Pixies, Nirvana), Mono once again bring their customarily distinct blind of grandiose orchestra arrangements with ear bleeding shoegaze noise. While their albums are typically critically acclaimed, it’s live where the quartet shines with their shows often described as unforgettable, transcendent, majestically loud and violently beautiful
Oct 15, 9pm, RMB220-260. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Oct 15: Lucenzo

With more than 800 million views of his hit song ‘Danza Kuduro,’ Lucenzo is a giant in reggaeton and Latin music. He’s worked with Don Omar, Pitbull and Sean Paul, while racking up numerous awards. For this lit edition of Electropical, he will perform a special live show with DJ sets from his official DJ, DJ R’an, and DJ S.Kiv.
Oct 15, 10pm-late, RMB200. UNICO Shanghai.

Oct 15: Alland Byallo

Co:Motion welcomes the Los Angeles born techno DJ who is responsible for the monthly KONTROL party, one of the Sunshine State’s most acclaime nights. Now a force in San Francisco, Byallo has headlined the world’s most popular underground clubs while fine-tuning his productions on acclaimed records like last year’s Bones, Flesh.
Oct 15, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Elevator.

Oct 15-16: JZ Festival

Two-time Grammy Award winning singer Corinne Bailey Rae (pictured) pulls double duty headlining both nights at China's largest jazz festival. As usual, the rest of the JZ Festival line-up is stacked with award-winning jazz greats (Eddie Gómez,  Randy Brecker and the Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau Duo), inspired left-field choices (Death in Vegas with Sasha Grey) and top Mainland talent (Ttechmak and Soulspeak, Li Xiaochuan). Even better news for jazz cats, JZ Club will reofficially open in its new digs at the former Datong Mill on October 14 with a show headlined by the WDR Big Band Koln.
Oct 15-16, noon-11pm, rmb260 (per day). Expo Park.

Oct 16: Value Shifts in Chinese Society

Shanghai Flaneur’s newest walking tour explores the m50 Art and Creativity Park and uses it to examine the evolution of values in Chinese society. Now a symbol of regeneration, Liu Yi will recount the area’s history as a settlement for migrants from the then impoverished Jiangsu province last century, as well as its recent past as a site of numerous textile factories which shaped Shanghai’s industrialisation.
Oct 16, 10am-1pm, RMB300 (RMB250 for additional person, RMB180 for students). Meet at m50, see event listing.

Oct 16: 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.
Oct 16, 1-3pm, free entry. Shanghai Brewery, see event listing.

Oct 16: M Talk with Ben Wood

The man who designed Xintiandi discusses his fascinating career that also includes the renovation of the Chicago Bears’ stadium, Soldier Field. His work with Xintiandi was the first successful renovation of the city’s shikumens, inspiring later projects like Tianzifang.
Oct 16, 4pm, RMB75 (with one drink). Glam.

Oct 18: Julia Fischer

A Gramophone Award winner for Artist of the Year, the famed German violinist was catapulted to fame as an 11-year-old after winning the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. She’s since collaborated with the world’s most celebrated orchestras while receiving constant critical acclaim for her live performances and records.
Oct 18, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, see event listing.

Oct 18-25: The Mariinsky

The world-famous ballet and opera theater sets up shop at Shanghai Grand Theatre for a trio of shows that highlight its diversity and excellence. On October 18 and 20, they perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera The Queen of Spades, which debuted in 1890. On October 19 and 21, musical director Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra, showcasing the skills that led to his winning the prestigious Herbert von Karajan Conducting Competition while still a student. Dance fans won’t want to miss the iconic Mariinsky Ballet’s rendition of Romeo and Juliet on October 24 and 25. Choreographed by Leonid Lavrovsky, it was the first full adaptation of composer Sergei Prokofiev’s version, which premiered in 1940 and remains a Mariinsky staple.
The Queen of Spades: Oct 18 and 20, 7pm, RMB180-1,880. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Valery Gergiev and The Mariinsky Orchestra: Oct 19 and 21, 7.30pm, RMB80-1,680. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Romeo and Juliet: Oct 24-25, 7.30pm, RMB180-1,680. Shanghai Grand Theatre.

Oct 20-22: Monte-Carlo Ballet

Established in 1985 by the Princess of Hanover, the Monte-Carlo Ballet continues Monaco dance traditions under the iconic choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot. Eleven years after its premiere, her adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Le Songe, has a three-night engagement at Shanghai Culture Square.
Oct 20-22, 7.15pm, RMB180-980. Shanghai Culture Square.

Oct 21: Cabaret Broadway

Dreamweaver Productions (formerly Urban Aphrodite) debuts their monthly Broadway cabaret series featuring the city’s top singers like Awesta Zarif (pictured), Anna Doherty, Amahl Zamir and Anna Whiteson performing classic show hits. Musical theater afficianado Christian Walker hosts while Shawn Wang plays piano. Tickets available through That’s by scanning the QR code.
Oct 21, 8.30pm, RMB150 (with one drink). Chair Club Puxi, Bldg 12, 555 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 海防路555号, 近西康路 

Oct 21: The Best of James Bond

The always dapper, Sinatra-loving Lord of The Pearl, Frank Bray salutes the world’s most famous secret agent in his latest tribute concert. Antonio Ximenez directs the singer backed by The Pearl Big Band as they run through all of the classics from the James Bond series in this 007 themed concert.
Oct 21, 9pm, RMB180-220. The Pearl, see event listing.

Oct 21: Kyodai

The Berlin-based brothers are known mixing machine driven funk and techno with timeless house for a soulful sound that’s impossible not to dance to.
Oct 21, 10pm-late, free entry. UNICO Shanghai.

Oct 21-22: Kyle Grooms

Kung Fu Komedy welcomes the New Jersey-born comedian who has appeared on Chappelle’s Show and Inside Amy Schumer. A rising force in New York’s comedy scene, Grooms has been featured on Last Comic Standing and has rocked the house at legendary comedy clubs like Caroline’s with his honest and unique look at his life experiences growing up in the American melting pot.
Oct 21-22, 9pm (Fri) 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy Club.

Oct 22: Run For Your Lives Shanghai

The world’s most thrilling run comes to Shanghai with participants choosing whether they want to be zombies or survivors. Already over 15,000 players have taken part in this global race that features memorable obstacles and a chance to literally run for your life. Taking place over eight hours, participants will report and play during different time slots with an after-party for everyone involved as reward for all the hard work. Tickets available through That’s.
Oct 22, 11am-8pm, RMB288. Expo Park, see event listing.

Oct 22: Le Baron’s Second Anniversary

The Parisian import has taken the city’s nightlife scene by storm, drawing celebs like Michael Jordan and winning a hallowed That’s Shanghai Food and Drink Award for Best Club. While details are currently being held tight, expect it to be a chic and hedonistic time.
Oct 22, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron

Oct 22-23: Mandarin House’s Cowboy Trip

Discover some of China’s secret getaways with Mandarin House. For this trip, they head to a cowboy village in Suzhou where the untamed spirit of the West and the majestic natural beauty will open your mind by invigorating your senses to releases your own inner freedom.
Oct 22-23, RMB980. Mandarin House.

Oct 22-23: Tough Mudder

Nicknamed 'The Toughest Race in the World', Tough Mudder makes its China debut at Shanghai's Sunland Green with competitors having to make their way through obstacles stretching over miles of mud, cold water and more. Participants can choose between an 8K and 16K option. For more, check out our interview with Tough Mudder founder, Will Dean.
Oct 22-23, Starts at RMB418 (half) or RMB618 (full). Sunland Green, 628 Qifan Lu, by Laiyang Lu

Oct 23: Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Masterclass

As the first man in 106 years to move up five weight classes from middleweight to heavyweight and win the coveted the Heavyweight World Championship, Roy Jones Jr. has to be included in the conversation for best pound-for-pound boxer of all time. He’s sharing the knowledge that made him a legend with a one-and-a-half hour masterclass at Golden Gloves Boxing Gym, followed by a half hour Q&A session. Space is limited to 20 and attendees will also receive signed gloves, a signed t-shirt and a framed photo of the man himself.
Oct 23, RMB5,000. Golden Gloves Boxing Gym.

Oct 23: Insingizi

The Zimbabwean trio have won the Prix France Musiqude du Monde while being showcased in documentaries by BBC, PBS and ARTE. Their uplifting and hopeful songs memorably captured on their debut album, Voices of Southern Africa, have struck a chord with fans across the world.
Oct 23, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Concert Hall.

Until Oct 25: Star Trek: The Exhibition

From hardcore Trekkies to new fans enamored with J.J. Abrams’ recent reboot, the history of the iconic sci-fi franchise is celebrated in this massive exhibition. Hop aboard the bridge of the Starship enterprise and put yourself in the seat of Captain Kirk, Picard and all the others. Star Trek: The Exhibition features sets, costumes, props and other museum pieces from all five related television series and 11 feature films. Family passes for two adults and one child under 1.4m available on weekdays for RMB130 and weekends for RMB180.
Until Oct 25, 10am-10pm, RMB50 (RMB70 on weekends). The Hub.

Oct 27-30: WGC-HSBC Champions

Scotland’s Russell Knox will attempt to defend his Shanghai crown against an all-star cast that includes 2016 US open Champion Dustin Johnson, 2016 Open Championship winner Henrik Stenson, two-time US Masters champion Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy (pictured), who has four majors to his name and will look to build on last month’s Deutsche Bank Championship title. This year’s tournament features a new premium spectator experience called The Pinnacle Club, which offers excellent views and a new high-spec bespoke social and party platforms on the course.
Oct 27-30, 9am, RMB250-2,500. Keppe Hill Crest Villa Sheshan, see event listing.

Oct 28: TEDxShanghaiWomen

The only event of its kind dedicated to women in Chinese mainland, TEDxShanghaiWomen returns to Shanghai Centre with an impressive lineup of influential speakers like May Wang (Consultant at SITRI), Valerie Brown (Director at the US Agricultural Trade Office), Gwen Cardno (Deputy Consul General at Shanghai US Consulate) and Rina Joosten (Chief Commercial Officer of Seedlink Tech in China) sharing speeches around the topic of ‘Time.’ Speeches from the California event will be live streamed and the event will also support local charities such as the Women in Leadership League (WILL), League of Extraordinary Women and Chun Hui Children.
Oct 28, 1pm, RMBTBA. Shanghai Centre.

Oct 28-29: Séance

Qi-POW! Burlesque and Cabaret celebrates Halloween with an unearthly trip through the terrifyingly sensuous and the hauntingly taboo. Dream-like creatures perform spooky striptease and evocative drag, as well as spirited song and dance in this ethereal circus. Dress code: exorcism chic.
Oct 28-29, 9pm-late, RMB180-220. The Pearl.

Oct 28-29: Halloweekend

This scary season That’s Shanghai is teaming up with Pub Crawl Shanghai and Havana Club to bring you the biggest, baddest moving party of the Halloweekend. Kicking off with an hour of open bar on Dagu Lu, we’ll take party buses down and bring Yongkang Lu back from the dead, before heading up to Wuding Lu for one last stop before a secret party. Expect shots, drink deals and it all to end with a scream! Tickets available at Yoopay.
Oct 28-29, 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Meet at Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路, 近石门一路

Oct 28-30: The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice

Whether its Nemo, Dory and friends embarking on new journeys in the sea, or Snow White and the seven dwarves experimenting with magic, this show brings your favorite Disney characters to the ice. The stories might be new, but the same family-friendly entertainment remains. The lone English language show will run on October 29 at 10.30am.
Oct 28-30, 7.30pm (Fri), 10.30am (Sat-Sun) and 3pm (Sun), RMB180-580. Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Oct 28-30: Stuttgart Ballet

With roots dating to the 17th century court ballet of the Duke of Württemberg, the Laurence Olivier Award-winning company has carved a reputation for their full-length narrative ballets. For their China tour, they will be performing John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet. Since its 1962 premiere, the neoclassical ballet has graced the world’s most prestigious stages, like the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Oct 28-30, 7.15pm, RMB80-1,280. Shanghai Grand Theatre.

Oct 29: 2016 Halloween Tribute Show

This Shanghai rock tradition always packs Yuyintang, featuring members of local favorites Life Line, Jackanapes, Spill Your Guts and Hogchoker as The Clash, Daft Punk, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Turbonegro.
Oct 29, 9pm-late, RMB50. Yuyintang, see event listing.

Oct 29: Freak Out

SHFT presents the second edition of their Halloween Warehouse Festival, which will be traveling to three cities. Renowned producer Araabmuzik (aka. the Master of the MPC) will show off the chops that have made him a hip hop heavyweight who is also dabbling in EDM. Co-headlining is South Korean rap sensation Keith Ape (pictured), whose rowdy live shows and Southern rap- indebted sound have been making waves in America. As usual, a stellar local line-up will support, with a haunted temple-themed decoration complementing the freaky Halloween vibes.
Oct 29, 7pm-late, RMB120-280. One Space Warehouse, 569 Shilong Lu, by Liuzhou Lu 石龙路569号, 近柳州路

Oct 29: STD Anniversary

The always on-point party promoters celebrates nine years in the game by welcoming cutting-edge rapper and producer Le1f. Since bursting on the scene by lacing Das Racist with the ‘Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell’ beat, Le1f has released stunning and unique tracks including his debut disc Riot Boi. He’ll be supported by STD residents, Dazzy, Linfeng, R3, AD08 and Lean.
Oct 29, 10pm-late, RMB100-120. Arkham.

Oct 29-30: Urban Family Halloween Party

Get ready for Kid’s Halloween, Shanghai’s most family-friendly Halloween extravaganza! For two days, our sister publication Urban Family will take over Shanghai Archway offering plenty of games and crafts guaranteed to get lots of screams and laughs. Activities include pumpkin hockey, Halloween face painting and a costume contest that will have the little ones embracing the holiday spirit.
Oct 29-30, 11am-9pm, free entry. Shanghai Archwalk, 179 Maotai Lu, by Loushanguan Lu 茅台路179号, 近娄山关路 (rsvp@urbanatomy.com)

Oct 30: Shanghai International Marathon

Over 38,000 people will participate in this massive run, which includes options for a full marathon, half marathon, a 10K and 5K run. While the slots have already been filled, you can cheer the runners on as they depart from The Bund and weave throughout the city to the finish line at Shanghai Stadium. Anyone interested in the future can also find out more about being added to the marathon’s new public volunteer database at www.shang-ma.com.
Oct 30, 7am. The Bund, 1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路1号外滩华尔道, 近南京东路 (www.shmarathon.com)

Oct 30: Murder & Mayhem in Old Shanghai

1930s Shanghai was truly a gangster paradise and Historic Shanghai revisits that bloody history in this special Halloween tour. Discover some of the most legendary murders from that time ranging from assassinated Barons to vanishing architects. There will even be a stop at a mysterious open field where ghosts are said to roam still.
Oct 30, 4pm, RMB250 (RMB200 for Historic Shanghai members). Meeting point will be revealed after RSVPing with info@historic-shanghai.com.

All month: Kontinental Hockey League

The second biggest hockey league in the world has grown from its Russian home to house teams across Europe. This season, they’ve expanded into China, welcoming the Kunlun Red Star into their league. While technically based in Beijing, the team will be playing nine games in October at Feiyang Skating Center, hosting HC Sochi on Oct 4, Spartak on Oct 6, Torpedo on Oct 8, Salavat Yulaev on Oct 19, Traktor on Oct 21, Metallur Mg on Oct 23, Lokomotiv on Oct 24 and Amur on Oct 27.
All month, various times, RMB100-1,280. Feiyang Skating Center.