Sep 11: Kenji Takimi
Yeti presents the Japanese underground icon. For more than two decades, Takimi has been a pioneer of the leftfield disco scene. He’s performed along big names like Armand Van Helden and Felix da Housecat, while remixing notable acts like Dimitri From Paris, Cut Copy and Boris.
// Sep 11, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Arkham.
Sep 11: Pete Herbert
The London-bred DJ takes over Lola a week after his fellow Disco Deviance member Dicky Trisco has the honors. Expect plenty of 90s inflected house with shades of Italo.
// Sep 11, 10.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 1am for guys, free entry before 2am for girls). Lola.
Sep 12: Rooftop Co:Motion
The newly formed party crew takes over the rooftop of the Eight Art Hotel with their second all-day party. During the day, Love Bang and T-Plus will be spinning funk, disco, hip hop and bass. As the sun sets, it’s going to be an onslaught of house and electro from MIIIA, Laura Ingalls, Raz and Mau Mau. Redscale will provide live art and visual installations. Dress code: Beijing bikini – bellies must be visible. If it rains, party will be postponed to the following day.
// Sep 12, 2pm-late, RMB100 (RMB50 before 3pm). Eight Art Hotel.
Sep 15-19 Unico by Mauro Coloagreco three year anniversary
The Bund favorite rings in their third-anniversary with a week full of celebrations. Things kick off in a classy way with a Special Edition Royal El Tuesday with Royal Champagne mojito free flow from 8.30-9.30pm and La Reunion Cuban Band performing in their big band configuration. On Wednesday, it’s the third edition of the Nu Yorica night that celebrates music, fashion and culture clash from NYC. The Redic Experience will perform poetry over live drums. On Thursday, Funky Soul Story takes guests on a musical journey through the classic soul age of America with plenty of hits from Motown’s heyday. For Friday, world superstar dancers Les Twins are the special guest of Chic ‘n’ Pop with beats by the SOS crew. Capping things on Saturday is the primal fun of the Amazoonia themed party complete with wild live performances, humanimals and other unexpected creatures on the dancefloor.
// Sep 15-19, 10pm, free entry from Mon-Thurs, RMB100 on Friday and on Saturday with one drink. Unico by Mauro Colagreco.
Sep 16: Discotech
The superteam of DJ Konflickt and DJ Joe Maz have pooled their years of experience of together, with support from such big names ad Diplo, Sultan and A-Trak.
// Sep 16, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT.
Sep 16: Revealed Recordings Showcase
Current DJ Mag No. 1 DJ Hardwell’s label features a number of up-and-coming EDM forces. Kill the Buzz (pictured above), Julian Calor, Manse and others bring their Asia tour to MYST.
// Sep 16, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. MYST.
Best of the Rest
Girls Night Out: Louis Vuitton Bag Lucky Draw
MVP Shanghai and Bar Rouge team up every week for this fab ladies night that features free drinks and manicures for the ladies from 9.30-11.30pm. There will be a special giveaway this week - a Louis Vuitton Bag.
// Sep 10, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge.
Stay in Character
The film industry gathering holds its third networking party, featuring independent film screenings and changes to interact with other like-minded members of the industry. Dress code: your best martial arts movie character. RMB35 specials on drinks and snacks.
// Sep 10, 7pm-late, free entry. Sweet & Sour.
MYST 2nd Anniversary Party
The That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Award winner turns two and are doing so with a weekend of parties under a Space Odyssey theme. Special Dave Audé spins trap and hip hop.
// Sep 10-12, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. MYST.
A Very Polska Night
It’s volume two of Craft’s Polish night with plenty of authentic snacks and local drinks like vodka with apple juice.
// Sep 11, 8.30pm-late, free entry. Craft.
New Wave Shanghai 80’s Party
Sacco and Ducky Man pay tribute to the ‘80s with this new wave party. Get there early and pick up a Joy Division/Klingon/Uptown Records T-shirt specially printed for this event. Things kick off a one-hour set devoted to Joy Division and New Order followed by classics by The Cure, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson and more.
// Sep 11, 10pm-late, RMB50 (with one drink or T-shirt). Lune.
The Same As It Ever Was
Santo Chino digs into his massive vinyl collection for this always groovy and eclectic dance party that mixes disco, Afrobeat and more. Special guest: VOID’s Wensen indulges in his Afro, Latin and funk side.
// Sep 11, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA
Taboo: Dirty Ca$h
The Taboo crew makes it rain all night at The Mansion with the filthiest beats from the underground. Sets by Silicone Noise, Marcos Godoy, Chewi, Ivan Barbero and Soltronik.
// Sep 11, 11pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion.
Turn the Beat Around
Unico and MVP Shanghai pay homage to the disco age. Ben Huang spins the finest classics from The Bee Gees to Abba.
// Sep 11, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Unico by Mauro Colagreco.
Arkham Underground
Arkham turns the keys to the club to some of Shanghais finest DJs. Oma Hong Kong resident Jeremy Cheung will team up with hometown heroes HBD, Wes Chen and Tsunano.
// Sep 12, 10pm-late, RMB50 (with one drink). Arkham.
Club Exchange: Cavalli Club Dubai
Bar Rouge continues their club exchange series bringing some of the world’s most famed party spots to Shanghai. This month, they’re bringing a touch of celebrated designer Roberto Cavalli’s Dubai club to the Bund. DJ Jack will bring the beats that make him one of UAE’s top DJs. Dress code: smart.
// Sep 12, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’. Bar Rouge.
Fnoob Radio Podcast Night #3
Asian Vibes presents the third episode of their podcast night. Italian techno giant Stefano Lotti will be joined by Deep 19, Fane, Illsee, Silicone Noise and Yoshinaga live to air on the internet techno radio station Fnoob.
// Sep 12, 10pm-late, RMB30 (with one Jager shot). LOgO.
Pub Crawl Shanghai
Shanghai’s longest-running recurring pub crawl offers up one hour of open bar before heading out on a wild adventure through Shanghai, hitting up three bars and one club every Saturday.
// Sep 12, 9.30pm-late, RMB170-200. Meet at Bar Gatsby, tickets
Transmission
The sixth edition of this house and techno series features sets by Don Jaly, Terence C and Will A.
// Sep 12, 10pm-late, free entry. Kulou.
Wigged Out
One Big Knob teams up DJ Slackerton, Edamame, Mr. Red Kicks and Levi for a crossover of hip hop, west coast house, disco and techno. Wear a wig for free hugs and kisses.
// Sep 12, 11pm-late, free entry. DADA.
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