That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
June 28-July 1: Mobile World Congress
GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017 will showcase the incredible possibilities offered by mobile technology. Senior industry professionals will gather, network, learn new ideas and make important connections to grow their businesses. Tech-savvy consumers will meet to experience the latest devices and innovative technologies that mobile provides. Don’t miss this truly unique event, where a global audience will celebrate the individuality of mobile technology.
June 28-July 1, no cover. Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre, see event listing.
June 30-July 9: The Bodyguard
This
musical adaptation of the classic film starring Whitney Houston and
Kevin Costner, which also featured the epic ballad 'I Will Always Love
You,' opened in the West End in 2012. The show makes its Shanghai debut
this month with actress Carole Stennett in the leading role of Rachel
Marron. Check out our feature on The Bodyguard here.
June 30-July 9, 7.15pm (weekend matinees, 2pm), RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing.
June 30: Venus X
Yeti
brings underground art, music and fashion icon Venus X back to Shanghai
for a set at Dada. The founder of GHE20G0TH1K parties in New York and a
collaborator with ASAP Rocky and M.I.A., Venus X has thrown great dance
parties in Shanghai in the past; don’t miss her latest performance this
month.
June 30, 10pm-late, RMB80 presale, RMB140 door, RMB120 door with Yeti QR scan. Dada, see event listing.
June 30: State Champs [Canceled]
[UPDATE: This show has been canceled due to permit issues.] Pop
punk band State Champs, who hail from Upstate New York, visit Shanghai
for a set at Yuyintang. They just released a deluxe version of their
acclaimed second album, Around the World and Back, and are touring through China as part of an expansive world tour.
June 30, 7pm-late. Yuyintang, see event listing.
July 1: Fight Night By Animal FC
The Pearl hosts a fight night with 14 bouts of MMA, K1 and boxing. Expect excitement, drama and raffle prizes from places like Urban Diner, Farmhouse Juice and Gre3n Coconut Water. Booth prices include finger food.
July 1, 7pm, RMB300-6800. The Pearl, see event listing.
July 1: Run Without Boundaries
This nonprofit organization hosts 5k races for a good cause. Their July race through Century Park will raise money for the Will Foundation, a Shanghai-based learning center for disadvantaged children. The highest donors will receive prizes from Coca Cola, Hilton, Sproutworks and more.
July 1, 10am. RMB150 presale, RMB180 at the door. Century Park, see event listing.
July 1: Canada 150 Festival
2017 is Canada's 150th birthday, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is throwing a street party to mark the occasion. Head to Rockbund for Canadian food, interactive visual art from Dave Hind and performances by SAMAJAM, Canadian Francophone hip-hop artist Webster and DJ Thomas Bray of Yeti.
July 1, 2pm, RMB60-150. Rockbund, see event listing.
July 1: P.O.E. Album Release + Final On Stage Show
P.O.E, an Anhui-based rap group whose name stands for "Peace Over Evil"
drops their latest album with a release show performance at On Stage.
Chinese-Indonesian hip-hop group Half a Blunt will perform in support.
This is likely your last chance to see a live show at On Stage, which is
closing along with the rest of Red Town in early July.
July 1, 9pm-late. RMB60 presale, RMB100 door. On Stage, see event listing.event listing.
July 1-2: BREW Craft Beer Festival [Postponed]
[UPDATE: This event has been postponed until the end of July due to weather.] The Kerry Hotel's longstanding craft brewery hosts this boozy festival for the eighth year running. A diverse roster of food and drink vendors will be onhand slinging beer and munchies, including Hangzhou's Midtown Brewery, Beijing's Beersmith Gastropub, Zapler and Goose Island. Food vendors include 1515 West, Brothers Kebab, La Coyota and Tomatito.
July 1-2, 11am-late. Kerry Parkside Courtyard, see event listing.
July 1-2: KTGA Summer Fest
After a year-long hiatus, Kick the Gong Around reemerges for a beach-themed summer party and market. Head to 1933 for a day of shopping and lazing about on the promenade. There will be an artist onhand making portraits, a mini summer camp for kids, and over 100 lifestyles brands and 30 food stalls.
July 1-2; 2-9pm Sat, noon-8pm Sun. 1933, see event listing.
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