What's On in Shanghai: Nov 23-29

That's Shanghai takes a look at the best of the week:

Nov 23: Tedeschi Wine Dinner

The Wine Republic hosts this unique wine dinner hosted by Serge Leveque - Italy export manager of the renowned Tedeschi Wines. Enjoy a five-course dinner that features refined dishes like Alaskan Crab Salad, Risotto Carnaroli and Roasted Colorado Lamb Chop.
> Nov 23, 7pm, RMB1,488 plus 10 percent. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, see event listing.

Nov 23-29: Operation Winter Warmth

Clear out the closets and donate your unwanted winter clothes for those in need. Charlie’s will accept donations in exchange for free fries and a soda or Tiger beer with any order of burgers, hotdogs or a grilled cheese sandwich.
> Nov 23-29, 11am-10pm, free entry. Charlie’s.

Nov 23-Jan 3: L‘Avenue Christmas market
Have a stroll in L’Avenue’s ‘magic forest’ Christmas market and fill your shopping basket with artisanal gifts from Paris. In collaboration with fashionistas’ pilgrimage Le Bon Marché, the market offers you with 25 Parisian indie designer brands such as Macon&Lesquoy and Lola James Harper, as well as Le Bon Marché exclusives for L‘Avenue. Part of the profits will be donated to 150 children with special needs at Chunhui Children; let us do good while looking good.
> Nov 23-Jan 3, free entry. L'Avenue.

Nov 23-Jan 3: Merry Kissmas at Xintiandi

Visit Xintiandi’s Kissmass tree for an alternative to mistletoe. Followed by its Milano and London fandom, this Kissmass tree is back in Xintiandi for the third time. Every kiss lights up the tree and raises education funds for young children. After a socially-acceptable PDA, make sure to visit the market for festive essentials like Christmas decorations, handicrafts and treats including cupcakes that look like succulent plants.
> Nov 23-Jan 3, free entry. 123 Xingye Lu South Plaza Xintiandi, by Madang Lu 新天地南里广场, 兴业路123弄, 近马当路

Nov 24: La Moustache

Sub-Cinema and Doc Guthrie's team up to screen this surreal French movie. One day, Marc tells his wife that he’s thinking about shaving off his moustache for the first time in 15 years. She says it’s a bad idea, he does it anyway. While newly unshaved, no one notices. Eventually Marc breaks only to be told he had never had a mustache. To ring in the final days of Movember, make sure to check out the Doc Guthrie's organized Manliest Market in Town this weekend. Details further below.
> Nov 24, 8pm-late (screening starts at 9pm), free entry. The Shelter, see event listing.

Nov 24: Mother Teresa of Cats

Craft KinoClub’s Polish month continues with this 2010 feature based on the gruesome true story of a mother murdered by her two sons. The film has received acclaim for a plot that acts as a metaphor for the condition of the Polish family. Buy one get one free drink deals all night with great food from La Coyota available.
> Nov 24, 8.30pm-late, free entry. Craft, see event listing.

Nov 24-27: Masters of Food & Wine

Park Hyatt Shanghai is the place to be for gourmands and vinophiles as it hosts its fifth annual elite showcase of gourmet food and wine. Michelin-starred chefs Pierre Gagnaire (Nov 27), Emmanuel Renaut (Nov 26) and Akrame Benallal (Nov 25) will join S. Pelligrino’s Best 50 Restaurants award winning chef Lansu Chen (Nov 24) in presenting four gala dinners that promise to be a truly immersive experience. Celebrity pastry chef Fabien Berteau and other celebrity guests will lead classes highlighting their expertise from wines to floral arrangements. 

> Nov 24-27, 10am-6.30pm (Tues-Fri for master classes) and 7-10pm (gala dinners), RMN480 (for class), RMB4,288-6,288 plus 15 percent for dinners. Park Hyatt Shanghai,

Nov 25: The Martian

Matt Damon has been winning universal rave reviews for his role as an astronaut stranded on Mars and presumed dead. Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator) directs this visual epic that has been getting early buzz as an Oscar contender for Best Film. Check out all the Hollywood movies in Chinese cinemas this month.

Nov 25: Fedde le Grand

The Dutch house DJ scored a worldwide hit with ‘Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit.’ He’s consistently ranked near the top of DJ Magazine’s Annual Top 100 DJ List and is a Shanghai favorite who was among the first STORM headliners.

> Nov 25, 10.30pm-late, RMB150 (presale). MYST, see event listing.

Nov 25-27: Stellar Chef@10 Corso Como - Massimo Bottura

10 Corso Como hosts one of the leading figures in a new generation of Italian chefs, Massimo Bottura. His restaurant Osteria Francescana was recently ranked second in the 2015 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list thanks to Bottura’s award-winning trailblazing culinary approach. His first English language book, Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef will be officially released in China on Wednesday at 3pm at 10 Corso Como. Bottura will also be serving up an eight-course dinner with wine pairing from Wednesday to Friday.

> Nov 25-27, 7pm, RMB3,088 (per person). 10 Corso Como, see event listing.

Nov 25-29: Le Pere Noel est une Ordure

The iconic French play follows the hijinks in a Parisian call center and its wacky characters on Christmas Eve. The show will be performed in Shanghai for the first time and in French language.
> Nov 25-29, 7.30pm (6pm on Sun), RMB160-200. Ke Center for Contemporary Arts, see event listing. Tickets.

Nov 26: Flying Lotus

The Los Angeles producer is one of the most respected names in music these days. Related to jazz legends John, Alice and Ravi Coltrane, Flying Lotus lives up to the family legacy with his potent mix of Los Angeles underground and experimental IDM; filtered through a free jazz sensibility. His latest album You’re Dead featured Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. It won universal critical acclaim while cracking the Billboard Top 20. Even more exciting is that the producer will be bringing his epic live A/V set-up with him to QSW Culture Center for his Mainland debut and we're giving away a pair of tickets. Click here for details on how you could win.
> Nov 26, 9pm, RMBTBA. QSW Culture Center.

Nov 26: Gilles Peterson
The BBC Radio 6 DJ has been shaping tastes since the late-1980s, where he played a pivotal role in the early careers of acid jazz favorites like Jamiroquai and Brand New Heavies. Peterson was an early adopter of current music icons like Erykah Badu and Roni Size, while recently giving his coveted seal of approval to Beijing future producer Howie Lee. Expect a night to sample all the soulful shades of funk.
> Nov 26, 10pm-late, RMB100. Unico by Mauro Colagreco.

Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving

Several restaurants in Shanghai will be serving up special dinners with other establishments offering cooked dinners for the home. For all the details on the dinners, deals and parties, check out our mega-Thanksgiving guide or keep up to date at our Events section. (For restaurants, promoters and other event organizers, submit your event and include Thanksgiving in the title.)

Nov 26-27: Christmas Fantasy at Jing’an Kerry Center

Jing’an Kerry Center presents the second Christmas Fantasy on its Piazza. Come devour some traditional delicacies in a real holiday atmosphere featuring a four-storey tall Christmas tree and arrays of wooden huts. It is also not a bad idea to get drunk on Glühwein and revisit your childhood Santa horror afterwards at Santa VIP house. There is a lighting ceremony on December 2nd, Christmas party on the 24th and 25th, and NYE Countdown party on the 31st.
> Nov 27-Jan 3, 12pm-8pm (Mon-Thurs) 10am-10pm (Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25), free entry. The Piazza, Jing An Kerry Centre, see event listing.

Nov 26-27: Shanghai Creatives Christmas Market

More than 90 of Shanghai’s best designers will take over the Shanghai Centre offering their newest products. Great chance to pick up a truly one-of-a-kind present for those unique people in your life.
> Nov 26-27, 10am-5pm (Thurs), noon-8pm (Fri), RMBTBA. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing.

Nov 26-29 & Dec 4-6: Home for the Holidays 

Urban Aphrodite presents this revue of classic Christmas cabaret and dance. Fun renditions of holiday classics from Boyz II Men and The Grinch that Stole Christmas will be paired with a hearty holiday buffet at Sasha’s. 

> Nov 26-29 and Dec 4-5, 7.30pm, RMB420 (with meal). Sashas, see event listing.

Nov 27: Caledonian Cup 2015

Over 100 players are expected to participate in Verve International’s recurring golf tournament. Seasoned golfers and newcomers are invited to enjoy a day out on the linx, complete with fantastic prizes, as well as plenty of booze and food. 
> Nov 27, RMB1,500. Sun Island Golf Club, Zhujiajiao, Qingpu 青浦朱家角镇太阳岛 高尔夫球俱乐部 (lena.sheremeteva@verveintl.com)

Nov 27: Wild Children

The Chinese folk icons spurred on the late 1990s Beijing roots scene with their mix of northwestern songs and Western instruments. They recently reunited with a successful arena tour and lauded new single. They take over Shanghai Grand Stage to celebrate 20 years of Yellow River Rock, backed by a stellar bill of acclaimed troubadors like Xiao He, Moxizishi, Lao Lang and Song Yuzhe.
> Nov 27, 7.30-11pm, RMB100-580. Shanghai Grand Stage

Nov 27: R3hab

The winner of the 2012 IDMA Best Breakthrough Artist award is among the proponents of modern Dutch house alongside Afrojack and Chuckie. He’s back in Shanghai to rock Fusion for what promises to be an energetic show.
> Nov 27, 7.30pm, RMB150 (presale). Fusion, see event listing. Tickets.

Nov 27: Yuksek

Bar Rouge hosts the electropop favorite. Expect plenty of bouncy tunes that will tickle your dance bone. Dress code: elegant.

> Nov 27, 9pm, RMB120. Bar Rouge, see event listing.

Nov 27: Kid Koala

Soul Crates brings the world-renowned scratch DJ to spread his trademark joyous funk to The Shelter. Praised by Radiohead and Björk while he was still a teen, the Deltron 3030 member paid tribute to the blues and 1980s hip hop on his last disc, 12 Bit Blues. Ceezy, HBD, Raw B and V-Nutz support. For more, check out our interview with Kid Koala.
> Nov 27, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Shelter, see event listing.

Nov 27: Hucci

The UK trap producer teams up with SHFT for his second show in Shanghai. Expect plenty of bangers and support from some of the city’s best DJs. RMB80 presale tickets available at SoCal clothing.
> Nov 27, 10.30pm-late, RMB120. Arkham.

Nov 27: Dosem

The Ibiza favorite brings his trademark deep techno and soulful house to Lola. Beatport approved hits like ‘Silent Drop’ and ‘All I Want’ have cemented his status as one of today’s top techno artists.
> Nov 27, 10.30pm-late, RMB150 (free entry before 1am for guys and before 2am for girls). Lola

Nov 27-28: Two Michelin star Dining experience at Fifty 8° Grill 

Fifty 8° Grill welcomes consultant chef Richard Ekkebus for a two-day Amber fine-dining experience. The two-Michelin starred Amber restaurant at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong was named the Best Restaurant in China on S. Pellegrino’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 list, the Hong Kong based Amber restaurant has received two-Michelin stars and has made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for seven consecutive years. Culinary connoisseurs can’t miss this chance to savor Chef Richard’s contemporary French cooking. 

> Nov 27-28, RMB888 (4 courses lunch) and RMB1,888 (8 courses dinner) plus 15% service charge. Fifty 8° Grill, 2082 9938, mopud-fifty8grill@mohg. com.

Nov 27-28: Punchline Comedy Club

The city’s original comedy promoters are bringing in a loaded triple bill of Paul Zenon, Andrew Stanley and Damian Clark. Zenon’s comedy-magic has made him a favorite in both worlds. Stanley mixes keen observations with Irish bluster. Rounding things out is Aussie Clark, who has been making waves in the UK comedy scene.

> Nov 27, 8pm, RMB290. Zapata’s, tickets. See event listing.

> Nov 28, 8pm, RMB290. Blossoms, 2/F, Kerry Hotel Pudong, tickets. See event listing.

Nov 28: Urban Family Young Achievers Day

Celebrate the positive achievements of Shanghai’s youth aged between 6 and 18. Our sister publication, Urban Family hosts their inaugural Young Achievers Awards with categories spanning athletics to entrepreneurism. Teachers and school staff will also be up for awards, with nominations coming from you. Click here to vote.
> Nov 28, 10am-5pm, free entry. Shanghai Town & Country Community, shanghai-urban-family.com. See event listing.

Enjoy this fun-filled scavenger hunt that will have you seeing the bustling streets of Shanghai in a new light. All proceeds will go directly to fund the medical expenses of sick and injured animals at People for Pets. Following the scavenger hunt, all teams will enter a special edition of the Camel’s famed Pub Quiz, hosted by legendary quiz master Ned Kelly. Winners will be announced at 6.30pm with grand prizes awarded. Dress code: animal kingdom.
> Nov 28, 10am-7pm, RMB1,500 (team of four). The Camel, see event listing.

Nov 28: WISStival Winter Bazaar

The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) holds their annual WISStival. More than 70 vendors will be on site peddling a variety of goods. A variety of live performances will add to the festivities with huge prizes up for grabs in the Grand Raffle.
> Nov 28, 11am-3pm, RMBTBA. Western International School of Shanghai, see event listing.

Nov 28: Library Project 7th Annual Fundraiser & Anniversary Party

Enjoy free-flow drinks for a good cause. All Kaiba locations will be offering the deal for a minimum donation of RMB88 with all proceeds going to the Library Project. The non-profit is dedicated to building libraries in needy communities across rural Asia.

> Nov 28, 6-8.30pm, RMB88. Kaiba (all locations).

Nov 28: The Annual St. Andrew’s Ball 2015

Enjoy a rowdy night with British Chamber Shanghai as they celebrate Scotland’s national day with their annual St. Andrew’s Ball. Dance to live Ceilidh music with bagpipes and enjoy traditional delicacies like haggis and of course, whisky.

> Nov 28, 6.30pm-late, RMB1,600 (RMB1,350 for Brit Cham members), RMB14,800 for table of 10 (RMB12,500 for members). Kerry Hotel Pudong, see event listing.

Nov 28: Matthew Barber

The Canadian indie-troubadour mixes elements of folk, indie and alt-country. He's released five acclaimed albums and brings his 19-date China tour to Q.S.W. Culture Center.

> Nov 28, 8.30-10pm, RMB60-80. Q.S.W. Culture Center, see event listing.

Nov 28: Plastician

Rankadank returns to take over The Shelter with the UK grime and dubstep major player as headliner. For over a decade, Plastician has been a staple of the infamous Rinse.FM radio station, while collaborating with genre heavy hitters like JME and Skepta. Swimful, Zean, Misloop and the newly formed duo of Q-Kraft and MC Jado supports.
> Nov 28, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter, see event listing.

Nov 28: My Nu Leng

The Bristol bass lords continue to soak in the acclaim that came with the summer release of their latest EP, Horizons. STD are bringing them to Arkham as part of their mini-Asia tour, with support from Woz.

> Nov 28, 10pm-late, RMB100. Arkham, see event listing.

Nov 28-29: Tale of Two Cities
Shanghai favorites IdleBeats and Paris-based duo FrenchFourch team up for a grand screen print exhibition. The two-full-day opening includes live print making and other interactive artistic activities coinciding with UNDEF/NE’s anniversary. After party at Basement 6.
> Nov 28-29, 11am-8pm, free entry. UNDEF/NE M50.

Nov 28-29: French Christmas Market

The Pearl hosts the second edition of this Christmas Market that boasts a classy Parisian theme. 40 vendors will peddling unique and handmade products that will make the perfect holiday present. Enjoy French Christmas specialties like traditional hot wine, foie gras and delicious waffles. There will be live music and other performers, as well as a visit from le Père Noël. Viva la France.
> Nov 28-29, noon-10pm, RMB20. The Pearl, see event listing.

Nov 28-Dec 27: Shanghai Medieval Christmas Fair

There’s another reason to visit the West Bund this month. After hosting a German Christmas Market last year, Xuhui Binjiang will be the home of a Medieval Christmas Market. Expect a range of stalls selling artisanal crafts and a number of food and drink vendors. Live entertainment like theatre shows and a cosplay competition will add to the festivities.
> Nov 28-Dec 27, RMB50 (Mon-Thurs) RMB70 (Fri-Sun), RMB120 (Dec 24-25). Xuhui Binjiang, see event listing.

Nov 29: Pudong Shangri-la Charity Santa Run
Spread some holiday cheer as part of Pudong Shangri-La’s first ever Charity Santa Run. Don a Santa hat and paint Lujiazui red with 5km and 10km routes available. Participants will receive a complimentary T-shirt, hotel dining vouchers, festive cookies and other holiday surprises. Proceeds will go to bringing some festive warm to children suffering from leukemia at Fudan Children's Hospital.
> Nov 29, 6.30am, RMB150. Pudong Shangri-La, see event listing.

Nov 29: Manliest Market in Town

Doc Guthrie’s is celebrating Movember with the Manliest Market in town. This fundraising event features barbers, tattoos, classic cars, custom motorbikes, antique straight razors, menswear and food pop-ups. A few good men can also sign up for a Movember shave during the first week of the month. Leave it on and receive specials from a number of Jing’an businesses. All proceeds will go to the Movember Foundation, which has raised USD650 million to fund over 1,000 programs focusing on men’s health issues.
> Nov 29, 11am, RMBTBA. The Garage, 399 A1 Huangxiang Lu, by Shenlan Lu 华翔路399号A1, 近申兰路 (docguthries.com)

Nov 29: El Luchador's Two Year Birthday

El Luchador turns two and are celebrating with RMB25 Coronas, margaritas and two flavors of tacos. Buy six vouchers for RMB150 and join in on the fun.
> Nov 29, 11am-late, RMB150 (with six vouchers). El Luchador, see event listing.

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