Party Planner: 10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Erica Martin, March 29, 2018

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


Mar 29: Alexander Lewis 

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American multi-instrumentalist Alexander Lewis is a trained jazz musician originally from the Bay Area. He now deals in a jazz-influenced take on trap and electronic music. Catch his Shanghai show at Arkham.
Mar 29, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.


Mar 30: Count Bass D

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Daily Vinyl and Eating Music team up to bring over Atlanta-based rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Count Bass D. Active for two decades, he deals in a unique blend of funk, soul and hip-hop, featuring film samples mixed with live instrumentation. Check out his latest track with Snoop Dogg, 2017’s ‘Too Much Pressure,’ and then check out his China debut at Arkham with Damacha and Ollo-MAM in support.
Mar 30, 10pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Arkham, see event listing.


Mar 30: Demian Licht

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Thanks to Antidote, Mexican techno superstar Demian Licht makes her China debut this weekend at Dada with a live audio-visual set. She’s best known for her Female Criminals EPs, which explore through harsh and minimal techno the “the dark side of female minds.” Highly recommended.
Mar 30, 10pm. Dada, see event listing.


Mar 30: Jacques

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The Mansion hosts Jacques, a producer and performance artists who creates impromptu live sets with everyday sound samples, including objects provided to him by the audience, from plastic cups to keys. Catch this unique show with Rainbow High and more in support. Cover price includes 5 drinks.
Mar 30, 10pm, RMB100. The Mansion, see event listing.


Mar 30: Beat the House

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Bar Rouge’s returning Friday party devoted to all things house music returns. Head there to dance to a set of house by DJ Keint.
Mar 30, 9pm. Bar Rouge, see event listing.


Mar 30: Paradise Lost

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UK composer and experimental musician Christopher Chaplin presents his latest album, Paradise Lost, with a unique audio-visual show at art gallery Undefine. Visuals provided by experimental duo Luma.Launisch.
Mar 30, 9.30pm. Undefine, see event listing.


Mar 31: MakJ

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American-born MAKJ began DJing while based in China as a teen racecar driver, and then started DJing professionally after repatriating to the US at age 17. The up-and-coming producer was trained in scratching by DJ Am and has performed all over the world.   
Mar 31, 10pm, RMB120. TAXX, see event listing, buy tickets.


Mar 31: Hotpot with DJ Wordy

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Three-time China DMC champion DJ Wordy, who first founded his Hotpot club night in Beijing seven years ago, settles into a monthly residency at Le Baron. Head there for an eclectic dance party.
Mar 31, 10pm. Le Baron, see event listing


Mar 31: Hologram Dreams

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With Hologram Dreams, DJs Heatwolves and Finascia move through funk, Detroit techno, Chicago house, Italo disco and more. Head to Dada for a bit of everything on the dance floor.
Mar 31, 10pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing


Mar 31- Apr 1: Commune Spring Market

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This spring-themed market and daytime party offers up everything from gourmet food and unique retail vendors to live music and cocktails. Head to naked HUB's Hunan Lu location to explore what Shanghai’s local design scene has to offer.
Mar 31 - Apr 1, noon-6pm. naked HUB, see event listing.


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