That's Shanghai takes a look at the best nightlife events on this weekend:
Dec 20: 100% Hip Hop
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Le Baron is open on Thursdays and they're playing hip hop and hip hop only. The good vibes and even better music will help you get through the rest of the week and fuel you up for the weekend.
Dec 20, 10pm, no cover. Le Baron, see event listing.
Dec 20: On
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Werkout Project is a group based in Shanghai that is formed by artists from all around the world who focus on music and video. On Saturday, Dec 20 they will showcase their talent at Dada. 'ON' is all about old and new house, techno, break beat and acid house.
Dec 20, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Dec 21: China Social Club - The Bad Seed
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China Social Club is warming up the winter months with nitty-gritty electronica and basslines. Inspired by the 1954 novel of the same name - featuring an evil young girl with sinister motives - CSC invites you to forget your humility and let out your own bad seed. DJs Illsee, HYMN and Frau will be providing literary like twists and turns with house, acid, techno, EBM, ghetto, two-step and jungle rhythms on this genre unrestricted jaunt.
Dec 21, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Dec 21: Homegrown Heroes
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The Homegrown Heroes are a combination of three crews and they're here with that pure and good sound. Expect some OG urban tracks and wicked world beats all night from some of the dopest selectors and DJ’s, plus a couple of MC’s spittin' that hot hot fire. This is a rare chance to see Far East Lion, The Rumpus and Come Correct Crew come together for a monster show, so don't miss it!
Dec 21, 10pm, RMB50. Arkham, see event listing.
Dec 21: Make It Rain
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For some more hip hop classics, head down to CAZA on Friday for their weekly takeover. Their resident DJ AaronKey will be joined by Tony Hittz to play your all-time favorite tracks all night long.
Dec 21, 10pm, no cover. CAZA, see event listing.
Dec 21: The Flex
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Kin J selects the latest, most pioneering club music while not shying away from digging for undiscovered sounds. Working at a radio station for many years has helped him maintain strict control over his sound, creating careful selections mixed with precision, keeping the dance floor heated. Joining him on stage is local DJ E.S.A who brings out a mix of hip hop, R&B, trap and various EDM genres.
Dec 21, 10pm, free entry with RSVP. Electric Circus at The Shanghai EDITION, see event listing.
Dec 22: Ozone's 80s Disco Party
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DJ Ozone invites you to DADA for some sweet 80s disco nostalgia. Ozone's approach is to the let the songs play, house party style – not making elaborate mixes or using too many effects. In a time of trendy computer disk jockeys with automatic edits, it's refreshing to hear a human touch – just great songs, nothing serious, played as raw and fresh as ever.
Dec 22, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Dec 22: Metal Christmas Karaoke Contest
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Start warming up your vocal cords for some serious screaming. Inferno, Shanghai's mecca of metal, is throwing a Christmas karaoke contest. Contestants can choose either a classic Christmas tune to massacre in their own metal style, or any metal, rock or punk themed holiday song. To top it all off, all participants get 10 percent off drinks all night, and there's a Christmas charity raffle, the revenue of which will be donated directly to Educating Girls of Rural China.
Dec 22, 9pm, no cover. Inferno, see event listing.
Dec 22: Riddim'n'Vibe
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Riddim'n'Vibe roll into C’s Bar to bust out the freshest drum & bass and jungle sounds - along with some old school classics mixed in for good measure. Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, head down to C's and shake it with the massive crew.
Dec 22, 10pm, no cover. C's Bar, see event listing.
Until Dec 31: Rainy Days at RIINK
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If the weekend turns out to be a rainy one, RIINK has got you covered. Whenever it rains, they're offering free rollerskating with any purchase at the bar. Leave the troubles of the week behind, grab a cocktail and rollerskate away to some groovy tunes under colorful neon lights.
Until Dec 31, all day, no cover. RIINK, see event listing.
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