That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.
Jul 11: Radwimps
The massively popular Japanese pop-rock group returns to Shanghai after their headlining set at Concrete & Grass last year. Active since 2003, the band gradually grew in popularity throughout the 2000s before shooting to fame after composing the soundtrack for 2016 anime film Your Name. Catch them live at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Jul 11, 7.30pm, RMB599-1,399. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 11: Velvet Underground 50th Anniversary Concert
The Velvet Underground's John Cale visits Shanghai in honor of the
groundbreaking band's 50th anniversary. He'll be playing his solo work,
plus a few Velvet Underground classics, with several of China's best
indie musicians, like Carsick Carís Zhang Shouwang and Chui Wan's Yan
Yulong, as part of his band. The show is sold-out.
Jul 11, 7.30pm. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, see event listing.
Jul 11: Bang Gang
Icelandic musician Bang Gang returns to Shanghai for his latest China tour. Known for his gothic vampire-esque aesthetic and his ambient soundscapes, Bang Gang released his latest album, The Wolves are Whispering, in 2015. Featuring notable vocalists like Keren Ann and Helen Marnie of Ladytron, it's been described as 'atmospheric ghost pop.'
Jul 11, 8.30pm, RMB380 presale, RMB480 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 11-22: Kinky Boots
With a book by Broadway royalty Harvey Fierstein and a score from 80s rock goddess Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tells the inspiring true story of a struggling shoemaker in the UK who teams up with a drag queen to invent a new kind of stiletto. Don't miss this jubilant musical about friendship and shattering stereotypes.
Jul 11-22, 7.30pm, additional performance at 2pm on weekends, RMB180-980. SAIC Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 12: Say Yes Anniversary Part 1: Broken English Club
Shanghai underground music promoters Say Yes celebrate three years of club nights around China and Asia with a two-night birthday bash. Part 1 sees a set from Broken English Club, the most recent moniker of vital UK techno producer Oliver Ho. He's released his breed of techno shot through with elements of industrial and post-punk on labels like L.I.E.S, Cititrax and Jealous God.
Jul 12, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.
Jul 13: Say Yes Anniversary Part 2: Batu
The second night of birthday celebrations for Shanghai underground music promoters Say Yes showcases UK producer Batu. Since his first release on Cold Recordings in 2013, the techno producer has been fine-tuning his signature dark driving sound and launched his own respected label, Timedance.
Jul 13, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.
Jul 14: Plug Fest
This rap-focused festival in a shipping dockyard across the street from the Shanghai Children's Art Theatre boasts a winning line-up, including Chengdu superstars Higher Brothers and UK duo Stooki Sound, plus Chinese rap talent like bbno$, Young Dragon, 3Bangz, B3rich, CDE, Louie Louie, Warz, Saber, TSP, Young Gee and special guests.
Jul 14, 1.30-10pm, RMB420 presale, RMB560 door. Across the street from Shanghai Children's Art Theatre, see event listing.
Jul 14: Russian Far East Children’s Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
The Russian Far East Children's Ballet brings Lewis Carroll's classic story of discovery to vibrant life on stage. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and see all the iconic characters in ballet format. Just like Alice, you'll wonder if it was all a dream.
Jul 14, 3pm and 7.15pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 15: The Game of Their Lives Doc Screening
That's Shanghai's very own Ned Kelly hosts this screening of The Game of Their Lives, a documentary chronicling the 1966 Fifa World Cup, in which North Korea knocked out tournament favorite Italy to become the first Asian team to ever reach the quarter finals. Kelly, who met Pak Doo-ik, the scorer of the match-winning goal, while in Pyongyang with Koryo Tours, will share insight about the film and the players' lives after the screening.
Jul 15, 4pm, RMB85 including a drink, RMB40 for students. M Glam, see event listing.
Jul 15: Alexandre Desplat
A real treat for classical music fans and movie buffs alike, French composer and film scorer Alexandre Desplat arrives in Shanghai to conduct the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. He's scored a slew of major films, including The Shape of Water, The Danish Girl, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I and II, and most recently, Isle of Dogs.
Jul 15, 7.30pm. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, see event listing.
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