That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.
Aug 7: Botanicals Month Launch Party
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Shake teams up with Peddler's Gin for a month of showcasing the 11 flavors that go into their booze, from Buddha's hand to Sichuan pepper to lotus flower. The launch party features a special menu of summery drinks plus funk and soul music all night.
Aug 7, 6pm. Shake, see event listing.
Aug 8: Will Pan
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Chinese-American pop star, rapper, actor, The Rap of China judge and general heartthrob Will Pan comes to Shanghai for a concert at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Born in West Virginia, he moved to Taiwan at age 7 and began finding fame after entering a Chinese singing contest in 1999.
Aug 8, 8pm, RMB480-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing, buy tickets.
Aug 9: Heatwave Launch Party
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Shake launches their new Thursday party for August featuring singer, artist and self-described 'creative octopus' Redic. He'll team up with a guest musician and the Shake band every week for an eclectic night of rock, R&B and soul.
Aug 9, 10pm, no cover. Shake, see event listing.
Aug 10: Forests
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Forests are a trio from Taiwan dealing in quirky distorted pop-rock songs, or as they describe it, taking 'irresistibly catchy guitar pop and throwing it down a flight of stairs.' The duo are taking their unique and somewhat psychedelic new album, Idol Collapse, on a China tour, and are passing through Mao Livehouse this month for what's sure to be an excellent show with Shanghai band Foster Parents in support.
Aug 10, 8.30pm, RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Aug 10-11: Children's Ballet of Kiev: Swan Lake
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Russian composer Tchaikovsky changed the world of ballet forever when he debuted Swan Lake 135 years ago. See the classic masterpiece in a whole new way with the Children's Ballet of Kiev, making it great family-friendly option.
Aug 10-11, 7.30pm on Aug 10, 10.30am and 3.30pm on Aug 11, RMB180-680. Shanghai Center Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Aug 10-12: Charlie Chaplin Live Orchestra Screening: The Kid
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As part of its retrospective on the founder of modern comedy, Yuz Museum hosts a special screening of the film The Kid with a live orchestra score. The first film directed by Chaplin, The Kid tells the story of his classic character the Tramp and his friendship with an orphan. Score performed by Shanghai Light Music Orchestra and conducted by Swiss conductor Philippe Beran.
Aug 10-12, 7.30pm, RMB250-398. Yuz Museum, see event listing, buy tickets.
Aug 11: Checkpoint!
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Shanghai game fair Checkpoint! returns for another afternoon of locally-produced video games, board games, workshops, talks, and VR demos. With the aim of connecting people in the real world through gaming, the DIY fair's debut last summer was a big hit. A collaboration between Touch Our Buttons, Random Encounters and Peak Pixel Games, it's a free day of exploring innovative new games.
Aug 11, 2-9pm, no cover. People Squared, see event listing, register here.
Aug 11: Love Bang: Culture Crash!
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Love Bang unleashes a few punk bands into the club for their latest party. Shanghai bands Dirty Fingers and Mirrors join Cruel Buddhist, Baijiu Robot, Kin.J and VJ Chen Xixi for a mash-up of live bands and electronic music. See it all go down on the dance floor at Elevator.
Aug 11, 8.30pm, RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.
Aug 11: Snap! Boat Party
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Snap! queer party series is on a boat for their latest event. Cruise with them along the Huangpu, watch the sun set and the skyscrapers go by as you drink and dance to summer beats from Heatwolves of Love Bang. After-party to follow at Azul Tapas Lounge.
Aug 11, 3pm, RMB200. Dock 16, Section 1, Shiliupu Marina, see event listing.
Aug 12: National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Screening)
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For those who missed the Shanghai run of acclaimed West End play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre Live is screening a performance of the show this month. Head to Huangpu Theatre to see a filmed version of the show, which is notable for its sensitive and innovative approach to depicting autism and Asperger's.
Aug 12, 7pm, RMB100-200. Huangpu Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
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