The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By Sarah Forman, November 12, 2018

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.


Nov 13: Rhye

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From their ambiguous start, made even more ambiguous by the androgynous and illusive vocals of lead singer Mike Milosh, Rhye captivated listeners with their subdued R&B-influenced pop. 

Nov 13, 9pm, 350 pre sale, RMB450 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 15: The Vaccines

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Infectious London-based indie rock outfit the Vaccines formed in the late 2000s, and have been compared with Surfer Blood, The Strokes and elements of The Drums. Feelin down? Indulgent? Wanna dance it off? Well The Vaccines have got you covered.

Nov 15, 8pm, RMB380-880. Vas Livehouse, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 16: Ma Bang Band

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Reggae and ska come together for a unique blend of world music from Southern China. Beautiful sounds and regional styles, this show will be a rare look at what goes on in the vast mountains of the Guangxi province.

Nov 16, 9pm, RMB80 pre sale. Yuyintang, see event listing, buy tickets.


Nov 16: Four Tet

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Putney native Kieran Hebden’s post-rock electronic project Four Tet is hitting Shanghai this month. He’s worked with the likes of Thom Yorke from Radiohead and remixed everyone from CVRCHES to Bloc Party and Bonobo. With influences ranging from jazz to folk music and hip-hop, he’s made a name for himself on both the dance circuit and the production scene.

Nov 16, 11pm, RMB220 pre sale, RMB300 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 16-17: WR/OC Music Fest

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Young label WR/OC is bringing a roster of hip hop from around the world to Shanghai this weekend! The two-day festival spotlights well-known artists like Machine Gun Kelly, famous for his Eminem slighting track 'Rap Devil' and his 2017 album Bloom, border-transcendent Bohan Phoenix and J.I.D. Sharing the stage for two nights packed-out with talent are MC光光, 深蓝儿童 (Indigo Children), NINEONE#, YOUNG13DBABY, Young Poc, T.A.C.E., 沙皇40F, MAFI∀ and MC天天. The mixture of local and international talent makes for one of the most diverse hip hop showcases in the PRC, with one-day, two-day and special VIP packages available. 

Nov 16, 6pm-midnight, RMB228-1280. Arkham, see event listingbuy tickets. Nov 17, 6pm-midnight, RMB228-1280. Modern Sky Lab, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 17: Baconfest

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Time to grab the Pepto-Bismol, because we're saying goodbye to self control and hello to Baconfest! Tickets include a drink and a taste of all the oh-so-delicious experiments conducted by Shanghai's pork perfecting culinary experts. 

Nov 17, 11am-5pm, RMB100 pre sale, RMB120 door. Cages Bar and Sports, see event listing, buy tickets.


Nov 17: Virgin Suicide

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A mishmash of '60s pop and late '80s British indie music, Virgin Suicide's name riffs off the 1999 Sofia Coppola film 'The Virgin Suicides'. Yeah, the one with Kristen Dunst, Josh Hartnett and Hayden Christensen. The Smiths meets The Beatles meets teenage feelings ten-fold in this European five-piece hitting the OG Yuyintang Saturday.

Nov 17, 9pm, RMB100 pre sale, RMB120 door. Yuyintang Livehouse, see event listing, buy tickets.


Nov 17: HITO

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Berlin-based Japanese electronic artist HITO is no stranger to the club scene. A regular in Ibiza, her heavy bass, techno infused tracks are mature in sound and German by nature. Expect lots of kids in all black for a serious (literally and figuratively) dance set.

Nov 17, 10pm, RMB99 pre sale, RMB150 door. Arkham, see event listing, buy tickets.


Nov 18: EMW 15th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting 


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Wine enthusiasts, this one's for you. East Meets West Fine Wines (EMW) is celebrating their 15th anniversary and they're throwing a huge, wine-filled bash on November 18. The event will take place at Three on the Bund where there will be over 200 wines from 13 countries to sample. The Grand Tasting (RMB228) will be held from 2-5pm.

If you really want to get into the swing of things, there will be a few masterclasses on offer: Vietti Masterclass (2-2:45pm, RMB328), Bodega Garzon Masterclass II (3-3:45pm, RMB428) and Silver Oak Masterclass III (4-4:45pm, RMB528). Tickets are on sale now. (Note that prices for each masterclass are in addition to the RMB228 Grand Tasting.)

Nov 18, 2-5pm, from RMB228,  Three on the Bund, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.


Nov 18: Shanghai Marathon

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The 2018 Shanghai International Marathon will be held on November 18. This year, SHM will strive to create a new model for marathons with two marathon events (the half-marathon in spring and full marathon in autumn) with one on each side of the Pujiang River. This year, they will stay committed to providing even more refined event services for runners with different needs and creating a better overall event experience. The event will start from the Bund Bull and end at the Shanghai Stadium through the newly-opened Huangpu Riverside Road. Before the race, the second half of the route is still undergoing further optimization as they gear up for the big race.

Nov 18, RMB 100-3,000. The Bund, see event listing.


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