That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the month:
Mar 6: Oh Wonder
Rising star indie pop duo Oh Wonder make their Shanghai debut in March at Bandai Namco. The band first rose to prominence in late 2014, when they began releasing one new song a month for an entire year as their first album. Their sophomore effort, Ultralife, dropped last July to much acclaim, and this Shanghai show is part of their debut world tour.
Mar 6, 8pm, RMB380. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
Mar 7: CBA Playoffs: Shanghai Sharks vs. Beijing Ducks
In the second game of the playoff series for basketball team Shanghai Sharks, they face off against the Beijing Ducks. Head over to Yuanshen Stadium to see who emerges victorious.
Mar 7, 7.35pm, RMB150-430. Yuanshen Stadium, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 8: John Legend
Singer-songwriter extraordinaire John Legend comes to Shanghai for a major stadium show at the Mercedes-Benz Arena to promote his latest album, Darkness and Light. Over the course of five albums, Legend has won a whopping 10 Grammy Awards for his pop-inflected R&B, as well as an an Academy Award and a Tony. He’s also worked with everyone from Ariana Grande to Kanye West to Lauryn Hill, and co-starred in La La Land.
Mar 8, 8pm, RMB380-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 9-10: Kyle Grooms
New Jersey-based standup comedian Kyle Grooms has had a long career of making people laugh with jokes about everything from mythical New Jersey monsters to getting tried by the state at age 10. He's had his own Comedy Central half hour, a new album coming out this spring, and is a bit of an old hand at traveling around China with Kung Fu Komedy. Catch his latest Shanghai visit this month.
Mar 9, 9pm & Mar 10, 7pm & 9pm, RMB170 presale, RMB200 door. Kung Fu Komedy Club, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 9: El Santo & Hooked Birthday Party
Next-door neighbors in Found 158, Hooked and El Santo turn one year old, and are celebrating their first birthday with Corona, wines, tacos and seafood tacos for RMB25 a pop, plus RMB12 oysters, 3 DJs throughout the evening and live music and drink specials at Little Creatures nearby.
Mar 9, 8pm, no cover. El Santo & Hooked, see event listing.
Mar 9: Armin van Buuren
The Dutch DJ and producer returns to Shanghai for a performance at MYST. Generally considered one of the world's most famous DJs, van Buuren has won the top spot on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs List a record-breaking 5 times and has been running his own radio show, A State of Trance, since 2001.
Mar 9, 10.30pm, RMB480. MYST, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 10: St. Patrick's Féile Family Day
This early St. Patrick’s Day festival offers up a family-friendly combination live of Irish singing and dancing plus Chinese cultural performances at the beautiful Waitanyuan area. Entry is free and the dress code is green, of course. Furthermore, That’s Shanghai is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day photo contest in conjunction with Le Chéile with the theme of "Green in China." The winner will be announced at the festival; find details on how to enter the contest here.
Mar 10, 12pm, no cover. Waitanyuan, see event listing.
Mar 10: Championship Dinner by Danyi Gao
Shake’s chef Danyi Gao has just won RMB1 million in investment capital from Chef Nic, a Youku series and one of China’s biggest cooking shows from Nicholas Tse. Gao will recreate the meal that won her top honors, including Turmeric Garlic Pan Fried Lamb Chops, and a Sesame Sticky Rice Ball with White Chocolate and Coconut Sesame Panna Cotta.
Mar 10, 6pm, RMB299 per person. Shake, see event listing.
Mar 10: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua vs Shanghai SIPG
In this Chinese Super League football game, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua face off against Shanghai SIPG as part of the Ping An Chinese Football Association Super League. Head to Hongkou Stadium to cheer on your team.
Mar 10, 7.35pm, RMB450-750. Hongkou Football Stadium, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 10: The fin.
One of Japan's hottest indie pop bands, The fin. returns to Shanghai, where they performed to sold-out crowds last year. They've gone from self-releasing tracks on Soundcloud to playing major festivals like Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic, and their sound is a dreamy mix of chillwave and synth pop.
Mar 10, 8pm, RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
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