That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.
Jul 4: American Independence Day
Celebrate America’s Independence Day the right way, with BBQ and plenty of beer. Check out for our full list of places to celebrate.
Jul 4-8: Logan's Punch 4th Anniversary
Logan's Punch celebrates their 4th Anniversary with a 5-day party and some rather formidable drink deals. From Jul 4-8, all punches on the menu are 40 percent off, while RMB100 gets you a whopping 6 shots of Jameson.
Jul 4-8, no cover. Logan's Punch, see event listing.
Jul 5: Pelikan & Peddlers Vol No. 2
Pelikan head chef Kasper Pedersen teams up with Peddlers, a craft gin that fuses Eastern and Western flavors, for a one-night-only pairing menu. Experience the restaurant's Nordic cuisine paired with the Sichuan pepper, lotus flower and citrus flavors of Peddlers. Seats are limited, reservations must be made in advance.
Jul 5, 7pm, RMB488 per person. Pelikan, see event listing.
Jul 6: DJ Licaxxx
Blackbird's new location at Columbia Circle hosts DJ Licaxxx, an up-and-coming DJ and producer from Tokyo with a funky, playful sound who incorporates a wide array of samples into her house and techno sets. The writer, beatmaker and radio personality has also starred in a commercial for Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Jul 6, 9.30-11.30pm, no cover. Blackbird, see event listing.
Jul 6-7: Red Sorghum
The Qingdao Song and Dance Theatre presents a dance opera adaption of Red Sorghum. See this celebration of the people, history and culture of Shandong province as explored in Mo Yan's novel and Zhang Yimou's film presented in a whole new way onstage.
Jul 6-7, 7.30pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai International Dance Centre Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 7: Adventures in Light and Shadow
The Czech Republic's Srnec Theatre, known as the world's first black light theater, brings their innovative Adventures in Light and Shadow show to Shanghai. For these 7 mini stories, actors make inspired use of black lights for dramatic disappearance acts and a surreal visual experience.
Jul 7, 10.30am and 3.30pm, RMB120-200. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 7: Craft & Farmers Market
CityMoments host the first installment of their new Craft & Farmers Market at Tonglefang Square in Jing’an. Over 30 vendors will be offering food, drinks, crafts and clothes, including a consignment event where anyone can bring their clothes to sell. There will also be a bouncy castle, live music and an adoption day for dogs and cats.
Jul 7, 12-7pm. Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar, see event listing.
Jul 7: rRoxymore
Berlin-based French producer rRoxymore deals in fresh and idiosyncratic dance music, veering between organic and synthetic, icy and warm. She's released several acclaimed EPs, most notably Thoughts of an Introvert Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 in 2017 and 2018, and is performing in Shanghai at Dada thanks to dART.
Jul 7, 10pm. Dada, see event listing.
Jul 7-8: MVP Rooftop Pool Party
MVP throws a weekend-long pool party in the sumptuous rooftop space of Pudong, Shangri-La, East Shanghai. Head there for fun in the sun and DJ sets all afternoon. Cover price includes a drink.
Jul 7-8, 12-6pm, RMB150. Pudong, Shangri-La, East Shanghai, see event listing.
Jul 7-8: Little Creatures Beer Masterclass
Little Creatures Brewmaster Jum Ryan hosts an intimate workshop on beer making. the masterclass includes a 45 minutes lesson with Ryan, a 6-beer tasting paddle, 6 paired sliders, and 946ml custom labeled can of Little Creatures beer that you can pour and seal yourself.
Jul 7-8, 2.30pm, RMB258. Little Creatures Brewer's Lab, see event listing.
Jul 8: Central Studios' Summer Get Down
Central Studios hosts their annual outdoor fair, the Summer Get Down. Head over to the creative complex for over 40 vendors of original design and vintage finds, plus beats by DJ Wordy, snacks and drinks from Bird & Bitter, open hip-hop dance classes and a showcase Shen Yi’s photographic exploration of Chinese rap.
Jul 8, 12-8pm. Central Studios, see event listing.
Jul 8: DKNSTRKT Drag Makeup Free Workshop: Eyes
Fantasia Valentina is a Shanghai drag performer and co-founder of gender fluid drag collective DKNSTRKT. A well-known makeup expert with her own makeup tutorial channel on Bilibili.com, Fantasia is hosting an eye makeup workshop focused on using color for dramatic effect, creating a cut crease, and applying fake eyelashes like a pro. The event is free, but you need to bring your own makeup, tools and mirror.
Jul 8, 3-5pm, no cover. The Pearl, see event listing.
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