Here's your chance to win tickets to Jason Mraz, Kung Fu Komedy's show with Dwayne Perkins and a Night with Aretha Franklin. Remember to include your name, phone number and mailing address when entering.
Claptone
The mysterious German crew emerged in 2012 with a banging reinterpretation of the Wu Tang classic, ‘C.R.E.A.M.’ They’re signed to Berlin’s Exploited label and continue to be connoisseurs of soulful house. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Claptone' by March 11 for your chance to win.
// Mar 13, 10pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola.
UZ
The OG of trap has shared stages with the likes of Snoop Dogg while remixing the latest collaboration between Ice Cube and 2 Chainz. While his personal identity remains a mystery, he’s found famous fans in Diplo and Flosstradamus. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Uz’ by Mar 11 for your chance to win.
// Mar 13, 11pm-late, RMB80-120. Arkham, fam@1loveshanghai.com.
Dwayne Perkins
For their latest international booking, Kung Fu Komedy brings over an ascending Brooklyn comic. With appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and a recurring spot in The Tonight Show’s ‘Great White Moments in Black History,’ Perkins has been turning heads recently. Already with a book out and two comedy CDs to his name, he’s putting the finishing touches on his latest standup special and an indie comedy-horror film. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Dwayne Perkins’ by Mar 11 for your chance to win. For more, check out our interview with him.
// Mar 13-14, 8-10pm, RMB170-200. The Camel, tickets.
Domenic D’agnelli & Christian Prommer
Get ready for a night of sexy house as two of Germany’s most popular underground DJs team up. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Domonic D'agnelli' by March 11 for your chance to win.
// Mar 14, 10pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola.
Mar 19-28: Venus in Fur
In David Ives’ Tony Award-winning Venus in Fur, the lines of reality are blurred as a playwright auditions an unlikely actress for his adaptation of the 1870s novel that inspired the term masochism.Told in real-time, it has become the most-produced play in North America over the past two years, and Urban Aphrodite presents its Shanghai debut. Doubt’s Sean Coyle will match wits with Amy Kersten, who is coming all the way from Brooklyn for the part. We chat with her about the show and her web series Hot Mess in the March issue of That's Shanghai. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Venus in Fur' by Mar 11 for your chance to win.
// Mar 19-28 (Thurs-Sat), 7.30pm-late, RMB200-220. Jiadu Theatre, 4/F, 719 Yan'an Xi Lu, by Caojiayan Lu 延安西路719号佳都大厦4楼, 近曹家堰路 187 2152 8625, tickets@urbanaphrodite.nl.
A Night with Aretha Franklin
After singing the praises of jazz chanteuse Nina Simone last year, Play the Spotlight salutes the Queen of Soul on Mar 20-21 with A Night with Aretha Franklin at The Mixing Room. Cherry Brown will be backed by an all-star band of Shanghai staples with Apphia Campbell opening. Check out our feature on the show in the March issue of That's Shanghai. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simpy e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Aretha Franklin' by March 18 for your chance to win.
/ / Mar 20-21, 8.30pm-late, RMB220-280. Mixing Room, tickets.
Oz
A year after its production of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, Anon Theatre returns with an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Director Arran R. Hawkins (Black is the Color of My Voice) leads the same creative team behind 2010’s The Snow Queen to bring the modern fairy tale to the stage. Shanghai theater vets Natasha Portwood (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf), Jenni Taylor (A Streetcar Named Desire), JP Lopez (Little Shop of Horrors), OJ Ryan (The Snow Queen) and Zmack’s Rich ‘Punk’ Bochniak star. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Oz' by Mar 18 for your chance to win.
// Mar 20-22, 7.30-9.30pm and 3-5pm weekend matinees, RMB180-200 (RMB120-150 for children). Shanghai Luwan High School Theatre. See event listing.
Francis Inferno Orchestra
The Melbourne underground has been turning heads around the world and this DJ has crafted productions that connect the dots between soul and disco. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Francis Inferno Orchestra’ by Mar 18 for your chance to win.
// Mar 21, 10pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola..
Tornado Wallace
The producer has become a shining star within Melbourne’s thriving underground with a playful style that’s completely his own. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Tornado Wallace’ by Mar 18 for your chance to win.
// Mar 21, 10pm-late, RMB80. Arkham.
KWEG Extreme Carnival
Last year’s Kia World Extreme Games drew in a record-breaking 71,600 spectators and the organizers are aiming to make this year’s edition even bigger. Asia’s largest extreme sports showcase takes over the Oriental Pearl Tower from April 25-28 and KIC Jiangwan Stadium from May 1-3, with tickets going on sale soon. To whet people’s appetite, they’re hosting an Extreme Carnival. Skateboard demonstrations will take place on a ramp set in front of the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower. There’s also plenty of family friendly activities on-site including a climbing wall. We have an hour reserved on Mar 22 starting at 3pm. Show up with the latest issue of That’s Shanghai to take part. It’s first come, first serve, so make sure to head over early,
// Free entry, 10am-5pm. Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower, Gate 8, 1 Shibo Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大道1号, 近陆家嘴环路 (kiaworldextremegames.com)
Emma Pollock
Twenty years ago, The Delgados self-released their first single. They've been a vital force in the development of the Glasgow indie scene, releasing five acclaimed albums while giving acts like Mogwai, Bis and Arab Strap their first chance through their Chemikal Underground label. Now, their fans are paying them back, as XXYY's Michael Herd and a few other Shanghai-based Scots will be backing up the now disbanded group's frontwoman Emma Pollock on a seven-city Mainland tour. Expect a few songs from her much anticipated third album. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Emma Pollock' by Mar 24 for your chance to win.
// Mar 27, 9pm-late, RMB100. Yuyintang.
Asia Vibes
Yoshinaga and crew present a special edition of their China Debut series featuring double Italian headliners. Marco Effe is among the most promising talents in the country’s scene due to landmark releases like the Malaysia/Muar EP. He’s joined by Richie Hawtin favorite Berny for a night of Italian flavored tech-house. DJ Charp, Max Shen, Yoshinaga and VJ Keefer support. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Asia Vibes' by Mar 24 for your chance to win.
// Mar 27, 10pm-late, RMB60 (with one vodka shot). Arkham.
A Guy Called Gerald
Lola is stacking the month with big parties this month including this massive show featuring the Manchester legend that paved the way for acid house and jungle. Often praised as the gateway between Chicago house/Detroit techno and the late 80s UK dance music explosion, A Guy Called Gerald is responsible for ‘Voodoo Ray,’ which ruled notorious nightclub The Hacienda. His independent Juice Box Records is praised for setting the template for drum and bass. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘A Guy Called Gerald’ by Mar 25 for your chance to win.
// Mar 28, 10.30pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola.
Jason Mraz
The soulful singer-songwriter enjoys a huge fanbase in China where his 2010 mega-hit ‘I’m Yours’ can be heard ringing out from any nearby KTV. Emerging from the coffee shops of San Diego, Mraz has won two Grammy Awards and released four straight Top Five charting albums. On his latest release, he’s teamed up with good friends and indie rockers Raining Jane for his first acoustic album. Yes! continues Mraz’s brand of earnest, melodic folk-rock and debuted at the top of the charts in 46 territories. An Acoustic Evening with Jason Mraz and Raining Jane promises to be an intimate evening and we have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com by Mar 25 with the subject ‘Jason Mraz’ for your chance to win.
// Apr 1, 7.30pm, RMB380-1,280. Shanghai Grand Stage, tickets.
UME Cinema
Every week, we give away a pair of tickets to UME Cineplex in Xintiandi. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'UME'.
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