What's On in Shanghai: July 2017

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

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, RMB200 at the door. 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.

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.

July 1: Shanghai Express

Express is a music showcase that features indie rock bands from around China. For the Shanghai installment, HazeSounds and Shengjian Records chose 3 bands from different cities: Shanghai shoegaze band Soft, Nanjing rockers Schoolgirl Byebye, and Xiamen noise pop band The White Tulips.
July 1, 8pm, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.

July 1: 'Murica Pub Crawl

Pub Crawl Shanghai throws an early party for American Independence Day with this pub crawl. The cover price gets you at an hour of open bar, patriotic accessories, and a ride on a party bus to four clubs around town.
July 1, 9pm, RMB200. Bar Gatsby, see event listing.

July 1: ROMderful

Arkham hosts up and coming DJ and multi-instrumentalist ROMderful, who is based out of Birmingham. His unique style of layering and sampling throwback tunes has led to collaborations with artists like Rayana Jay and Goldlink.
July 1, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.

July 1: Abstraxion

Beijing music promoters dART bring over Marseille-based producer Abstraxion, who has worked with Nicolas Jaar and performed at clubs like Output in New York and Panorama Bar in Berlin. Catch his set at Elevator, with Diamond Lil, Finascia, Deep 19 and LEON C in support.
July 1, 10pm, RMB50 presale, RMB70. Elevator, see event listing.

July 1: Kid Antoine

The latest guest from Shanghai underground music collective Genome 6.66MBP is Copenhagen-based producer Kid Antoine, who will bring his infectiously danceable grime mixes to ALL. Genome residents Charity, Hyph11e, Kilo Vee, and Scintii will perform in support.
July 1, 11pm. RMB80. ALL Club, see event listing.

July 2: Star Spangled Summer Fest

The weekend before American Independence Day brings a slew of parties, including this outdoor festival at Shanghai Centre. All of Shanghai's major purveyors of American food will be on-hand, including Big Bamboo, Madison Kitchen, Spread the Bagel, Al's Diner and Boxing Cat Brewery. Expect a pie-eating contest, American pre-prohibition cocktails and more.
July 2, 11am, no cover. Shanghai Centre, see event listing.

July 4: USA Independence Day BBQ

The Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, but that doesnít stop Sashaís from throwing a party on their terrace. Head there for all-you-can-eat BBQ, free flow Carlsberg and a free bourbon welcome drink. Children get in for half-price.
July 4, 6.30-10pm, RMB278. Sasha’s, see event listing.

July 7: Splashh

Formed in East London in 2012, Splashh deals in indie rock with elements of shoegaze and electropop. They first found fame that year with the catchy single 'All I Wanna Do.' Catch their show at Mao Livehouse as part of the China tour of their new album, Waiting For A Lifetime, which dropped in April.
July 7, 8.30pm. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.

July 7: Cakes Da Killa

The New Jersey-born rapper visits Shanghai for the first time as part of a tour for his acclaimed debut full-length, Hedonism. Cakes is known for his lightning-fast, ultra-hard style of rapping, his clubby, uptempo beats and the queer narratives that feature prominently in his lyrics.
July 7, 11pm, RMB100. ALL Club, see event listing. 

July 7: Stir Launch with Misloop

Local DJ Misloop launches her new night at Elevator, which focuses on dark, driving techno. Her first guest is Beijing-based DJ and producer Elvis T, who has performed with Richie Hawtin and Josh Wink.
July 7, 10pm, RMB40 presale, RMB60. Elevator, see event listing. 

July 8: Drag Extravaganza XXL

Shanghai's drag scene is growing. Check out the latest and greatest acts from 11 drag performers at the Pearl, including Erica Balenciaga, Dorian T. Fisk, Miss Jade, Alexia, Mo Meaux and more. Expect comedy, major singing chops and lots of glitter. Happy hour from 6-8pm before the show.
July 8, 9pm, RMB150 presale, RMB200 at the door. The Pearl, see event listing.

July 8: Deer Park + Foster Parents + Peng Zhuang

Local art and music collective the Hippo Tank organizes the unofficial album release show for New Zealand pop band Deer Park. They deal in dark, paranoia-inducing pop with elements of hip-hop and a horn section. Shanghai musicians Foster Parents and Peng Zhuang support.
July 8, 9pm, no cover. Harley’s Underground, see event listing.

July 8: Aazar

Parisian trap DJ Aazar is SHFT crewís latest international act. An up-and-coming producer who has worked with major figures like UZI, Skrillex and DJ Snake and performed at Coachella and Electric Daisy Carnival, Aazar brings his club-friendly, melodic trap music to Shanghai for a show at Arkham.
July 8, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.

July 8: Kaoru Inoue

Multicultural music collective No (B)order brings over DJ Kaoru Inoue from Japan. Active since the 90s, he plays a diverse mix of jazz, break beats, African, Brazilian and Asian classics. He also plays guitar as one half of band Aurora Acoustic. Support from A-Collective, a group that formed at the fashion boutique Attic that used to sit above Elevator.
July 8, 11pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.

July 14: Miravella

French dancer and choreographer Catherine Dreyfus brings her experimental show for children to Shanghai. Using bubbles and colorful costumes, dancers depict life in the natural world, from cells and underwater organisms to birds and sea lions. Adults and kids over three will all appreciate this surreal and imaginative world.
July 14, 5pm & 7.30pm, July 15-16, 10.30am & 7.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, see event listing. 

July 14: Juliana Huxtable + Lotic

DJ, artist and underground icon Juliana Huxtable returns to Shanghai, where she first performed last year at The Shelter. Joining her this time around is Berlin-based producer and self-described 'agitated anarchist' Lotic. Don't miss these two essential members of the queer underground. 
July 14, 11pm, RMB80. ALL Club, see event listing. 

July 14: Timothy J Fairplay

Local party collective Yeti celebrates their birthday in fine style with a set from UK producer Timothy Fairplay, who runs the Crimes of the Future record label and club night. He deals in cosmic funk, Krautrock and psychedelic weirdness.
July 14, 11pm. Elevator, see event listing.

July 14-15: Ron Josol

With 20 years of experience in comedy and dozens of international tours under his belt, Ron Josol brings his witty observational comedy to Shanghai, where he first performed as an opener for Russell Peters back in 2004. Catch him over two nights at Kung Fu Komedy Club.
July 14-15, 9pm on July 14, 8pm & 10pm on July 15, RMB100 presale, RMB150 door. Kung Fu Komedy Club, see event listing.

July 15: Shake 1 Year Anniversary

Bar, restaurant and live funk music venue Shake turns one year old this month. To celebrate, they’re hosting live performances from five of their most popular singers: Cherry Brown, Denise Minnifield, Redic, Smokey, and Tarra Conner Jones (pictured) in one of her final performances before she moves back to the US.
July 15, 10pm, RMB100. Shake, see event listing.

July 15: Mr. Mitch + Zean

Local producer Zean releases his sophomore EP, the Shelter-themed Yongfu Rd, on local label Push & Pull. The same night, Push & Pull bring over UK producer Mr. Mitch, who's been receiving rave reviews for his raw and emotional latest album, Devout. Naaah and Swimful spin in support.
July 15, 11pm, RMB100. ALL Club, see event listing.

July 15: DJ Koco

Shanghai record nerd collective Daily Vinyl hosts this set by DJ Koco, one of the leading lights of Japanese hip-hop. Heís known for his battles, beat-juggling, and skill in scratching, a well as the deep knowledge of hip-hop he draws upon in his sets.
July 15, 11pm. Elevator, see event listing.

July 20: Sigha

London-based techno producer Sigha comes to Shanghai for the second anniversary of local party collective Say Yes. He's performed with Jeff Mills and done sets at major clubs the world over, including Berghain, Tresor, Fabric and Contact.
July 20, 11pm. Elevator, see event listing.

July 21: The Triplets of Belleville Cine-Concert

French animated film The Triplets of Belleville garnered much acclaim when it debuted in 2003, especially thanks to an evocative score by Benoit Charest. At this special performance, SCAT will screen the film while Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville will recreate the score live onstage, with Charest himself as conductor. See and hear 1920s Paris come alive with this classic children's film.
July 21, 7.30pm, July 22-23, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB80-480. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, see event listing.

July 21: Re:plus

Japanese band Re:plus deals in a unique and lovely brand of instrumental hip-hop and R&B that's heavy on soul and jazzy piano. None of the bandmembers themselves are vocalists, but they regularly work with rappers and R&B singers on their tracks. Catch their China tour at MAO Livehouse.
July 21, 8pm, RMB180. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

July 21: DJ Airbear

Dada's record-centric dance party 12 Inches of Fun hosts Seoul-based DJ Airbear in his first China show. A writer and record store owner, Airbear is a major creative force in Seoul's music scene. His DJ sets are a rare mix of South Korean funk, disco and psychedelic music of the 70 and 80s.
July 21, 11pm. Dada, see event listing.

July 21: Noise in My Head

China Social Club hosts one of their first international acts at Smash. One of Melbourne's most respected DJs and radio hosts, Noise in My Head has been hosting his own radio show for the past 10 years. His DJ sets consist of house, disco, breakbeat, jungle, synth and a dash of new releases.
July 21, 9pm-late, RMB40 presale, RMB60 door. Smash, see event listing.

July 22: Imaabs

Chilean producer Imaabs is a member of major Mexican underground nightclub collective N.A.A.F.I., and has performed on Boiler Room and at MoMa PS1. Catch his forward-thinking electronic music with Latin elements at ALL.
July 22, 11pm, RMB80. ALL Club, see event listing.

July 22: Medusa

Elevator's recurring and glitter-soaked monthly queer dance party returns. This installment features an all-night back-to-back session of house music with Medusa residents Michael Cignarale and Mau Mau. Ticket price is discounted if you play a game at the door.
July 22, 10pm, RMB50. Elevator, see event listing.

July 25-26: James Carter

One of the most admired saxophonists of his generation, James Carter has released 12 albums in different styles of funk and jazz, and won the Dr. Alaine Locke Award for leadership in African-American culture in 2004. Catch the James Carter Trio over two nights at JZ Club.
July 25-26, 9.30pm. JZ Club, see event listing.

July 21: Sol Dance Company: Sale

Sol Dance Company was founded in the ancient city of Be'er Sheva in Israel by artistic director Eyal Dadon. His modern dance performance Sale draws in contemporary music like Bon Iver and Nicolas Jaar with a theme about overcoming challenges in life.
July 26-27, 7.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai International Dance Center, see event listing.

July 26: While She Sleeps

Mao Livehouse hosts the latest tour of While She Sleeps, a UK metalcore band who regularly play in China. Formed in 2006, they've released three studio albums, and are currently touring their latest, You Are We, which dropped this past April.
July 26, 8pm. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

July 28: Malaa

There has been much speculation about the identity of mysterious DJ and producer Malaa, who performs in a balaclava and has been releasing banging trap and EDM mixes for the past two years. Skrillex, DJ Snake, Aazar (who SHFT is also bringing to Shanghai this month) and many more big-name producers have all been accused of being Malaa. Catch the masked producer at Arkham.
July 28, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing. 

July 29: Truncate

A joint effort between Elevator's Room 303 and Hong Kong-based promoters Delta, LA techno boss Truncate comes to Shanghai. Truncate explores a deeper, rawer side of techno, and also releases music under the moniker Audio Injection.
July 29, 10pm. RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.

July 31: LANY

Live Nation brings LA-based indie pop trio LANY to Bandai Namco for their debut Shanghai show. Their bubbly, upbeat electropop songs with romantic lyrics led to an explosion of fame in 2016, making them one of the most streamed artists of all time on Spotify.
July 31, 8pm, RMB250 presale, RMB280 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.

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