That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events on this week:
Apr 11: Olly Murs
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You may have seen him on The X Factor, and now you can catch him on stage at Modern Sky. The British pop star is touring his most recent album in a danceable gig for the easy listening fans out there.
Apr 11, 8pm, RMB380, RMB580 VIP (includes meet and greet). Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 11: Robedoor
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Two nights! Robedoor are back for another show! They've got different support this time around though, so if you're into heavy drone and what not, this is your beat. Check our interview with them here.
Apr 11, 10pm, RMB60. ALL Club, see event listing.
Apr 12: 80s Quiz
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It's a pub quiz! An 80s one! They'll be running happy hour for the duration of it, and entry gets you set up with a dish and a drink so get ready for one hell of a music round.
Apr 12, 7.30pm, RMB150 (includes food and a drink). Camel Sports Bar and Kitchen, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12: A$AP Rocky
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The most stylish rapper in the game is performing in Shanghai for what is one of STD’s biggest bookings ever. Known for his swaggering delivery and confident persona, Pretty Flacko is certain to make this night one to remember.
Apr 12, 9pm, RMB599 pre-sale, RMB699 door. Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12: Thundercat
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The multi-talented songwriter, bassist, vocalist and producer has collaborated with artists from Flying Lotus to Kendrick Lamar, bringing his experimental and soulful sensibilities to albums like To Pimp a Butterfly, for which he won a Grammy. The show at Arkham promises to be both whimsical and somber, funny and sad.
Apr 12, 10pm, RMB280 pre-sale, RMB380 door. Arkham, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12-14: 2019 F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix
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The annual petrolhead pilgrimage is heading back to Shanghai from April 12-14, as racing fans are called to the Shanghai International Circuit by the siren song of roaring engines for the F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix. Big boys racing big toys at breakneck speeds, all in pursuit of the 2019 Formula One World Championship.
Apr 12-14, varying times, RMB860-2,760. Shanghai International Circuit, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12-13: Heineken F1 Festival
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To celebrate all the fast cars doing the fast things a lot of times, F1 and Heineken have teamed up to bring you two free days of music over in Xintiandi. Martin Garrix is gonna be there, Rap of China's Wilber Pan'll do a set - it's looking pretty promising. Tickets are first come first serve through the Heineken WeChat account, so click on through if you want to snag 'em.
Apr 12-13, various times, no cover. Taipinghu Park, see event listing.
Apr 13: BimBamBoom
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VICE China's bringing through the Japanese female funk band on a five stop China tour. Sax, drums, guitar, keyboard and bass, they're fun and full of energy.
Apr 13, 8pm, RMB120 pre-sale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang Park, see event listing.
Apr 13: Wild Nothing
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Jack Tatum and his indie rock outfit Wild Nothing have opted for a more polished sound on their latest album Indigo, taking the dreamy aesthetic that has always defined the band’s music and rendering it in pristine hi-fi. Expect slow, synth-driven choruses and general chill vibes from this 80s invoking call to yesteryear.
Apr 13, 8.30pm, RMB280 pre-sale, RMB360 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 13: Gatti and the Gang
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Looks like a band of certified criminals have posted up in The McKinnon this week. Cristina Gatti (formerly of Postmodern Jukebox - no joke) will be doin' a set with some of the other rascally residents, so be sure to catch her before the po po do.
Apr 13, 10.30pm, RMB280. The McKinnon Hotel, see event listing.
Apr 14: Alter Anniversary Party
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They've been at it for a year now, throwin' all those techno, house and rooftop parties just for you. To celebrate, they're having another all-day dance and drink kind of throwdown at POP with DJ John Talbot. He's toured with The XX and gotten ups from Pitchfork and Resident Advisor, making him another well-backed act on this weekend.
Apr 14, 2pm, RMB150 pre-sale (includes one drink), RMB180 door (includes one drink). POP American Brasserie, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 15: Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere
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Winter is over and Game of Thrones is coming back! Ah! Exciting! Stone is running special promotions for the screening, and if you show up in costume you'll get your first flight free.
Apr 15, 7.30pm, no cover. Stone Brewing Tap Room, see event listing.
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