The 5 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, February 19, 2018

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


Feb 19-20: Forest Stories

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This artful shadow puppet play consists of five short stories, a combination of Aesop’s fables, like ‘The Crow and the Fox,’ and fairy tales like ‘The Three Little Pigs,’ each with a moral lesson to inspire your little one. The 50-minute play is perfect for children aged 4-10. 

Feb 19-20, 10am & 2pm, RMB80-100. Ciro’s Plaza, see event listing, buy tickets.


Feb 22: Pomo

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Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist Pomo comes to Shanghai for a show at Arkham. He blends elements of hip-hop and 80s era funk for a memorable form of organic-sounding electronic music. Catch the up-and-comer's live show from STD.

Feb 22, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.


Feb 25: NT Live: Saint Joan

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NT Live, a program from the National Theater of London that screens its  performances for audiences across the world, kicks of a season of  acclaimed theatric shows with Saint Joan. British actress Gemma Arterton  gives an electrifying performance as the titular character in this  experimental take on the classic play by George Bernard Shaw, which  blends modern technology into 15th century France to make history relevant for teens and adults.

Feb 25, 2.30pm, RMB100-200. Huangpu Theater, see event listing, buy tickets.


Ongoing: RMB20 Tuesdays at Found 158

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Forget Fridays — Tuesdays are where it's at! To help you off the sofa on these cold winter nights, Hooked, El Santo and Little Creatures are launching “RMB20 Tuesdays” at Found 158. Each Tuesday, they'll be offering fantastic RMB20 deals on selected drinks and food menu items.

Every week, Tuesdays. Hooked, El Santo and Little Creatures, see event listing.


Ongoing: Yu Garden Lantern Festival

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The 2018 Lantern Festival has kicked off at Yu Garden, featuring a dazzling display of different lanterns, including special canine-themed ones to welcome in the Year of the Dog. Over 40 lantern installations will come alive starting from 5.30pm until 9pm every evening. This year's edition of the annual display will run from now until March 5. Entry will be free, with the exception of March 2-5, when admission will be priced at RMB30-80 per person. 

Until March 5, free entry during CNY. Yu Garden, see event listing.


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