That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events on this month:
May 31-June 2: Shanghai International Craft Beer Festival
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World Beer Tour China - Shanghai (WBC) is an annual extravaganza for beer lovers. With over 30 breweries represented from around the world, beer aficionados will enjoy hard-to-find specialty craft brews alongside favorites handpicked by the brew masters themselves. Experience the 3-day beer fest with hundreds of unique brews, over 20 artisanal food vendors, live music, DJs, games and more! A variety of accessories and beer gifts are available for all you true fans — from specialty glassware to limited brewery wearables.
May 31-June 2, 1-10pm (no entry after 9pm); RMB39-RMB1,500. Innovation Galaxy. See event listing. Purchase tickets here.
June 2: AFL St. Kilda FC vs Port Adelaide
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The Aussie Rules Football returns to Shanghai this June! And this matchup is a real doozy: Melbourne's St. Kilda FC takes on Port Adelaide at Jiangwan Stadium. Expect hip 'n' shoulders, speedsters and sausage rolls galore in this hardball of a game. With both teams on the up after a quiet few seasons of rebuilding, this'll be a real humdinger as both sides keep their eyes on the prize: the granny, the Grand Final at the MCG in September. Whether you're new to the game and looking for a whopper of an introduction to AFL, a devout Saint, or a diehard Prison Bar there's only one place to be this June. This matchup is not to be missed!
Sun June 2, 12.20pm; RMB100-2,980. Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium. See event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jun 4: Gilad Hekselman Trio
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Gilad Hekselman has been a feature of the international jazz scene for over 10 years. Although born and raised in Israel, it was in New York that he perfected his guitar technique and took his first steps into recording with Small Records in 2006. He went on to produce five brilliant albums with his sixth, Ask for Chaos scheduled for release by Motema Records September 7, 2018.
Jun 4, 8.30pm; RMB180-230. JZ Club. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 6: Iceage
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Awesome menacing punk music here from Danish group Iceage. Having teamed up with Sky Ferreira for a track on their last album, Beyondless, they have certainly ingratiated themselves with the cool kids. It doesn’t hurt that they were signed to Matador Records after just one studio album. Catch vocalist Elias Bender Ronnenfelt do his best Nick Cave impression when they get to Shanghai.
Jun 6, 8.30pm; RMB180-399. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 7: Brawl on the Bund
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Brawl on the Bund is a charity boxing event held in Shanghai by White Collar Boxing China. The night attracts over 500 people for a black-tie dinner to watch a series of boxing matches with regular Shanghai residents who have trained professionally for three months.
Jun 7, 6pm; RMB900-2,000. Hyatt on the Bund. See event listing. To reserve your table, contact 131 2215 3872.
Jun 7-9: iStage Spring Art Festival
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Another great event for all the family this month. Catch fabulous performances of old classics like Beauty and the Beast, Three Blind Mice, Adventures in Oz and more by a group of young performers. This three-day event is sure to be a thrill for kids and adults alike.
Jun 7-9, 12/4/7.30pm; RMB200. ZJ Theater Valley. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8: Motorama
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On the back of their 2018 album release, Many Nights, Russian post punks Motorama return to China. Employing empty space and atmospherics, the band are adept at adding layers of depth to similar guitar and drum structures.
Jun 8, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8-9: Popular Mechanics
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Inspired by the work with the same name written by American short story writer Raymond Carver, the show was created by the New Youth Group in 2018. When ordinary people are cast rather than professional actors and actresses, how will their temperaments and life experiences bring changes to the characters, lines, reality and the boundaries of selves in the theatre? Come to the theater and find out.
Jun 8-9, 7.30pm (Jun 8), 2pm (Jun 9); RMB80-380. 1862 Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
June 9 & 11-16: CATS
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CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history. Since its premiere, it has been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 15 languages and seen by over 73 million people worldwide. And in June it's headed right here to Shanghai. The event will take place at Shanghai Culture Square on June 9 and 11-16 (times vary).
June 9 & 13 at 2pm; June 11-15 at 7.30pm; June 15-16 at 2pm. RMB880-1,280. Shanghai Culture Square. See event listing. Purchase tickets here.
June 13: Maki Ohguro
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Japanese singer and songwriter Maki Ohguro is all set to perform in Shanghai in June. Maki got her start in the music industry in 1989 as a backup singer for a whole slew of famous artists. But two years into her career, Ohguro started writing her own songs and it's all been uphill from there. You can see the pop singer in Shanghai on June 13 at Bandai Namco Shanghai Base Dream Hall.
Thur June 13, 7.30pm; RMB480-680. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base Dream Hall. See event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jun 13: Fujiya & Miyagi
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Brighton band Fujiya & Miyagi return to China for a tour in the immediate aftermath of the release of their new album, Flashback. With that record set to drop on May 31, fans of the band based in China can expect to hear the new tracks, as well as old favorites off of albums like Transparent Things.
Jun 13, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB200 door. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 14: Suchmos
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Six-piece Japanese band Suchmos will arrive in China this month. With a huge following in the Middle Kingdom, this jazzy rock band are leading the youth culture in Japan at the moment. Well used to playing sold out arenas and music festivals, Suchmos will blow fans in Shanghai away.
Jun 14, 8.30pm; RMB240-380. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing.
Jun 15: Chaiti Arts Festival
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Chaiti Arts Festival seeks to showcase the rich musical & cultural heritage of India. For Chaiti 2019, renowned Indian Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali will all be in attendance.
Jun 15, 4pm; RMB200-500. Shanghai Center Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 15: Fen
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This interesting group of experimental musicians come from various parts of Asia. With the four members collaborating on tours and music expositions in China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore, Fen have managed to establish a cohesive network. Catch these improvisational musicians perform in Shanghai this month.
Jun 15, 9pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 20: Ana Caram Trio
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On her most recent release with Chesky Recods, Blue Bossa, Ana Caram celebrates the brilliant marriage between Brazilian music and American jazz resulting in a very cool glimpse into the Bossa Nova scene of a 1960's Jazz club. Blue Bossa features Ana interpreting classic, unforgettable songs from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ivan Lins, Baden Powell and many others in her inimitable style.
Jun 20, 8.30pm; RMB180-230. JZ Club. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 20-21: Musical: Daddy Long Legs
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Whether you're a fan of romance, musicals, or theatrical plays, Daddy Long Legs is a show you'll want to go check out. A Mandarin take on a 1912 novel written by author, Jean Webster, the story revolves around a beautiful young girl who is required to send monthly letters to a wealthy man, whom she has never met before, while in exchange he pays for her college fees.
Jun 20-21, 7.30pm, June 22, 2pm and 7.30pm, June 23, 7.30pm, RMB80-380. Shanghai PG Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 21: An American in Paris
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This gorgeous musical, initially inspired by the film of the same name, features music and lyrics from George and Ira Gershwin. Watch as a couple discover love in the most romantic city in the world.
Jun 21, 7.30pm; RMB180-880; Shanghai Poly Grand Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 29: Nonsense Machines
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Mayka Denki brings his fun musical show to Shanghai this month, as he makes use of robots and various contraptions to entertain audiences of all ages. This peculiar approach to stage performance and music will have you on the edge of your seat, aghast, bewildered and in fits of laughter. Don’t miss out.
Jun 29, 2/7.30pm; RMB180-680. 1862 Theater. See event listing. Tickets.
Until Jun 30: Spring Blossom Afternoon Tea at Camelia
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Say goodbye to spring, as summer quickly approaches, with this gorgeous afternoon tea set at Camelia. Select dishes have been described as artwork as food. Enjoy this elegant afternoon tea set until the end of the month.
Until Jun 30, 2.30-5.30pm; RMB448 (+15%) per set. Camelia. See event listing.
Until Jun 30: Taco Reggae Brunch
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Who doesn’t love tacos? Who doesn’t love reggae? Combining two of life’s great art-forms, TY7 Bar are offering RMB20 tacos every Sunday until the end of June, while visitors can also partake in their fantastic RMB150 free flow deal.
Sundays until Jun 30, 11.30am-3pm; RMB20 tacos, RMB150 free flow drinks. TY7 Bar. See event listing.
Until Jun 30: Claude Monet New Impressionistic – The Track of Time Art Exhibition 3.0
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This exhibition offers art lovers an extraordinary opportunity to be close to one of the greatest paintersí works in a modern, immersive way. Based on its original content and utilizing a host of different technologies, the exhibition combines some of the latest techniques such as 3D mapping, intelligent interactive devices and installation art to create an immersive art exhibition experience. This exhibition has set up a special zone with cooperative copies authorized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and also includes a cooperation with a top international shadow design team to create a 5D shadow exhibition for its audiences. It also includes a small Monet exhibition for children.
Until Jun 30, 10am-8pm closed on Mondays, RMB49-199. Jing’an Sculpture Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Every Saturday and Sunday: Free Flow @ Zeitgeist
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Head over to Zeitgeist every Saturday and Sunday from 11am on for brunch and enjoy a free flow of beer, wine and prosecco and get one free bloody Mary free, all for just RMB140. That’s a hard deal to beat and it makes us thirsty/hungry just thinking about it.
Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-3pm; RMB140 free flow (brunch not included). Zeitgeist. See event listing.
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