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Fasching
It’s time to loosen your ties and celebrate Germany’s unofficial fifth season at Paulaner Bräuhaus. Starting at exactly 11:11am on November 11, the “Foolish Season” is a time for people to stop taking themselves seriously and party it up before things get severe again for Lent. Dress up in your most eye-popping costume and dance along as a Filipino live band performs rousing German schlager songs and lively international hits. An extensive and mouth watering all-you-can-eat buffet that features traditional Fasching favorites alongside the finest in German cuisine will be available with free flow Paulaner beer, house wine, non-alcoholic beverages and selected long drinks. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Fasching' by Feb 4 for your chance to win.
// Feb 7, 7pm-late, RMB358. Paulaner Brauhaus. (5466 5700x45 or x48, www.bln.com.cn)
Jimmy Shubert
The Philadelphia stand-up has been on quiet the role. While he’s appeared on King of Queens and Entourage, he’s put acting on the side, focusing on stand-up as he prepares for an upcoming Netflix special. Fresh off an armed forces entertainment tour that took him to nine countries in 15 days, he’s on his way to Shanghai for a third time. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Jimmy Shubert' by Feb 4 for your chance to win.
// Feb 6 (8.30pm) and Feb 7 (8pm and 10pm), RMB170-200. The Camel, tickets.
Venus X
From appearing in A$AP Rocky’s star-making ‘Peso’ video to airing out Rihanna on Twitter for swagger jacking, it’s becoming impossible to ignore this rising New York underground icon. Her crosscutting global style and mixing prowess lead to unpredictable sets covering everything from Spanish salsa to Turkish techno. M.I.A.’s a fan, recruiting her to be her official DJ. A true original, Venus X will be heading straight from Paris Fashion Week to Arkham where she will be making her China debut. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Venus X’ by February 4 for your chance to win.
// Feb 6, 10pm-late, RMB90. Arkham.
Till Von Sein
One of Berlin’s favorite sons, Till Von Sein has harness a trademark sound of soulful funky deep house. Since releasing his solo debut #LTD in 2011, he’s been a popular draw in underground clubs from South Africa to the USA. His thumping sets are guaranteed crowd pleasers with clever samplings of past dance floor classics mixed in. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Till Von Sein’ by February 4 for your chance to win.
// Feb 6, 8pm-late, RMB100 (with drink). Lola.
Liu Jian
Growing up in Henan, Liu Jian was your typical troublesome student – skipping class, failing tests and receiving little respect from more traditional classmates. After discovering China’s first generation of rockers, however, he embarked on a long and winding journey that took him through the military, a stint at the Propaganda Department, busking at subways and eventually to Shanghai, where he is now among the city’s finest troubadours. He tells his story on his debut album Memories of a Wandering Singer, which is accompanied with his a book. Both will be available at his upcoming show at LGMY Art Space and we have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Liu Jian' by Feb 4 for your chance to win. For more, check out our feature on the folk singer in the February issue of That's Shanghai.
// Feb 6, 8-10pm, RMB50 (with CD and book). LGMY Art Space
Shackup
The One Love Shanghai (1LVSH) crew are launching the new party series, Who Dat, which brings the country’s most hyped bass producers to Shanghai. For their inaugural edition, they’ve invited Beijing favorite Shackup to headline. Growing up in the UK as a teen, the producer has the bass-driven sounds of UK garage, grime, jungle and 2-step in his DNA. Back at home, he’s created a chameleonic sound that has one common dominator of loading up on bass. Joining in on the fun are Shanghai favorites and series residents DJ Cavia, Selecta Tsunano and Luce. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Shackup’ by Feb 4 for your chance to win.
// Feb 7, 10pm-late, RMB60 (RMB40 for 1LVSH WeChat followers). Arkham.
Robosonic
The German duo has been slaying crowds for nearly a decade with their multidimensional take on deep house. Their 2012 single ‘Worst Love’ became a summer anthem across the globe and topped the Beatport charts. While they’re still turning heads with original tracks like ‘The Edge’ and remixes of the likes of jazz crooner Louie Asuten and Channel X, they really shine live with their brand of hi-tech soul. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Robosonic’ by Feb 11 for your chance to win.
// Feb 13, 8pm-late, RMB100 (with drink). Lola.
Tetragramatton II: The Sorceress
It’s part two of the heady collaboration between art collective Idle Beats and the Sub-culture crew. After last month’s aggressive ‘Warrior’ party, this edition will feature a more mystical psychedelic vibe. Shanghai favorites Downstate and Damacha headline the night with support from Howell and Aivilox. Idle Beats will contribute another eye-catching installation and we have a pair of tickets to give way. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Tetragrammaton’ by Feb 11 for your chance to win.
// Feb 13, 10.30pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.
Swan Lake
To celebrate 120 years of Swan Lake, Shanghai Ballet will present a deluxe version at Shanghai Grand Theatre. They’ve doubled up the number of cygnets to 48 dancers in the corps de ballet and have invited Derek Deane to choreograph. The former Artistic Director of the British National Ballet successfully cooperated with Shanghai Ballet on 2005’s Romeo and Juliet. They will be adapting Deane’s 1998 version of Swan Lake, which scored nominations for the Laurent Award and Olivier Award. Premiering on February 13, this version has a slightly happy ending, transforming both the Prince and the Swan into a couple of love birds after they die for love. Not only is it appropriate for Valentine’s Day but Deane believes that this is consistent with Tchaikovsy’s aim. We have a pair of tickets to give away to the show. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Swan Lake' by Feb 11 for your chance to win.
// Feb 13-14, 7.15pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Grand Theater, tickets.
UME Movie Tickets
Catch the Angelina Jolie directed Unbroken or the upcoming Mainland release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1 at UME Cinema in Xintiandi. Every week, we give away a pair of tickets. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'UME'.
Snap City
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