That's Shanghai takes a look at the best things to do this Golden Week holiday:
Oct 1: Over/Under
Get your Golden Week off to a roaring start with this all-day event at the McKinnon Hotel. Two parties will be happening at once — on on the hotel’s open-air terrace overlooking Jing’an and the other in the warehouse-esque space underneath. Popasuda and China Social Club will DJ, while Eddy Yang sling cocktails and Bearded Bear Catering serves up tacos and BBQ.
Oct 1, 2pm-late. The McKinnon Hotel, see event listing.
Oct 1: Brodinski
S.T.D. brings pioneering French producer Brodinski to Shanghai over this year’s national holiday. He’s worked with Kanye West and Theophilius and is known for meshing techno with bass heavy-house music and minimal. Catch his show at Arkham.
Oct 1, 10pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 1: Medusa Golden Shower
Elevator’s
pansexual dance party returns with a cheeky Golden Week theme. Head
there for sets of queer house and soulful techno from residents Michael
Cignarale, Mau Mau and newcomer Diamond Lil, plus visuals from
VJNY.
Oct 1, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.
Oct 1-3: Diàn Mí Electronic Music Festival
Formerly known as Midi Electronic, this 3-day festival with camping onsite brings together a solid line-up of DJs and electronic rock bands at Taihu Midi Park out in Suzhou, accessible from Shanghai by bus. This year's line-up includes Asian Dub Foundation, 2manyDJs, Nova Heart, SUBS, MHP and lots more.
Oct 1-3, 11am-late, RMB180 presale per day, RMB280 door per day; RMB450 festival pass presale, RMB680 festival pass door. Taihu MIDI Park, see event listing.
Oct 2: Beer Plus Grand Opening
Much more than your typical bottle shop, Beer Plus is ready to show you why with its grand opening. Boasting a wide variety of beers, spirits, wines and cocktails - including their own beer on tap - there is space available for a quiet drink alone, a get-together with your mates or an easy and efficient shopping experience if you'd prefer enjoying your purchase at home. Beer Plus also has a host of food available from across the globe ranging from steaks to seafood to pizza. Head down to their grand opening and get 50 per cent off all beer bottles.
Oct 2, 8pm. Beer Plus, see event listing.
Oct 2: Dreamshade
The
5-piece German hard rock/metal act brings their emotive songs to
Shanghai, as part of this China tour through Painkiller Magazine. Check
out their show at Yuyintang.
Oct 2, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB160 at the door. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Oct 2-6: Sports Camps with Sport for Life
Need something to occupy the little'uns for a couple of hours a day so you can enjoy the national holiday? Why not sign them up for either a football/soccer camp or mixed sports camp hosted by Sport for Life. Run as a platform for kids to experience new sports, learn new skills and make new friends; the camps are available in either full-day or half-day options in both Pudong and Puxi.
Oct 2-6, 9am. Venues vary depending on choice, see event listing.
Until Oct 2: Songs from Above
Danish company Teater Refleksion presents this show aimed at children aged 2-5. Delicate, calming puppetry and object animation come together to offer gentle moments of exploration and discovery for small children in a safe and stimulating environment.
Until Oct 2, times vary, RMB180. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, see event listing.
Oct 3-5: Shalanaya
Celebrating its fifth year, Shalanaya is a three-day festival dedicated to art, music and sustainability. With workshops, lectures, live bands, fire performances and flow art; this alternative festival is a multicultural celebration that offers something different from your average festival.
Oct 3-5, 11am. Dianshan Lake Resort, 728 Jinshang Road, near Jinze Town 青浦区金泽镇 金商公路728号, 近大观园对面 , see event listing.
Oct 3: Tuesday Night Pub Quiz
Camel Trivia Night is on as usual with ten rounds covering everything from current events, history, music, film and more. Starts 8pm. It is also curry night. What a combination. Quiz kicks off at 8pm.
Oct 3, 8pm, no cover. Camel Sports Bar, see event listing.
Oct 3: Norman Nodge
Making his China debut, Elevator hosts Norman Nodge for the very first time in the Middle Kingdom. Resident DJ at Berghain since 2005, the German has been a regular of the Berlin scene, forging a reputation with his serious brand of techno.
Oct 3, 10.30pm, RMB50 presale RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.
Oct 3: Kamixlo
Known as the "blue-haired bass demon", Kamixlo hits up All in support of his Bloodless Live EP that exemplifies the artist's visceral mix of reggaeton and other Latin beats with a healthy dose of electronic music. In support will be Deep Fried Kitty, Scintii, Illsee and Sleepless.
Oct 3, 11pm. All Club, see event listing.
Oct 4: Knxwledge
Currently based in Los Angeles, up-and-coming producer and artist Knxwledge - who has produced for Kendrick Lamar - curates a unique sound by creating a pastiche of soul, jazz and hip-hop into a style very much his own. Be sure to stop by Arkham for his set this Golden Week.
Oct 4, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 5: A$AP Nast
Hailing from Harlem in New York, A$AP Nast is perhaps better known as part of hip-hop outfit, A$AP Mob. A critically-accalimed performer in his own right, Nast is known for his rapid-fire rhymes and ability to adapt his flow seamlessly to match the beats of all styles and eras.
Oct 5, 10pm, RMB220 early bird RMB280 presale. Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 5-7: Innersect Music Festival
Edison Chen presents a three-day festival with a whole host of names in music, fashion and one from BMXing - yeah, you read that right. With surprise headliner, A$AP Rocky and a long list of support acts from Rich Chigga to Busy P to Scott Campbell; this event promises to take your Golden Week celebrations to the next level.
Oct 5-7, 10am, RMB80-800. Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, 111 Shiboguan Lu, by Changqing Nan Lu Pudong 世博馆路111号, 近长清南路, see event listing.
Oct 6: Timetable Records
A crew of musicans from around the world including Nosaj Thing, 4thSex, Holodec and Daito Manabe, Timetable Records collectively represents a cross section of music and visual interactive media. Catch them at Arkham this national holiday.
Oct 6, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 7: The All Seeing Hand
The All Seeing Hand continues their tour of China with a much-anticipated stop in Shanghai. The New Zealand band combine throat singing, drumming and turntabling to produce a truly unique sound, making for a transcendent live experience. We sat down with Jonny Marks recently, one third of the innovative music-makers to get the low-down on the band prior to their current tour.
Oct 7, 9pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Until Oct 21: Studio
Exhausted from the countless gigs, festivals and club night? Why not slow things down by taking in some art. Offering an insight into the working conditions of 12 of China's most prominent contemporary artists, this exhibition presents the studios of each of these creators, allowing a glimpse at the working environments which house these innovators.
Until Oct 21, Qiao Space.
Until Nov 26: Still Moving
Catch the first-ever showing in Asia by acclaimed British sculptor Antony Gormley taking place at the Long Museum. Centering around Critical Mass II, the collection finds 60 life-sized iron body casts in various framings that interogates each body as a conduit of our deepest thoughts, feelings, dreams, fears and other characteristics that make us human.
Until Nov 26, Long Museum.
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