Nov 5: Young Guru
So Young Guru pulled a Mos Def and didn't get on his plane to Shanghai for this show. Le Baron has rebounded by throwing a house party to coincide with a video shoot for hometown rappers Busy Gang. Better yet, drinks are on Young Guru. The club is using the money reserved for his booking fee and serving up a complementary free drink for anybody that arrives before midnight.
> Nov 5, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron.
Nov 6: Kid Fresh
The Yeti crew bring in the three-time DMC Champion who has also won five national titles in Germany. A founding member of the infamous Lordz of Fitness turntablist crew, Kid Fresh has been releasing music lately on Diplo’s hip Mad Decent imprint. China DMC champion HBD, DJ Caution and Fader One support. Listen to Kid Fresh on Soundcloud.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, RMB80 (RMB70 with WeChat scan). Arkham, see event listing.
Nov 6-7: Le Cafe des Stagiaires (Yongkang Lu) 4-Year Anniversary
Yongkang Lu is going to get extra sloppy this weekend as the original Le Cafe des Stagiaires celebrates its fourth birthday. Party kicks off on Friday night at 6pm and all-day on Saturday. DJ Kommi, DJ Cavia and Ekram will perform live with after-parties at the other Le Cafe des Stagiaires locations.
> Nov 6-7, 6pm-late (Fri) all day (Sat), free entry. Le Cafe des Stagiaires (Yongkang Lu), see event listing.
Nov 7: 云CLOUD featuring Visionist
The London born artist is known for breathtaking music equally raw and emotional. Subculture Shanghai favorites Downstate, TzuSing and Howell support. Listen to Visionist on Soundcloud.
> Nov 7, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter, see event listing.
Nov 7: Co:Motion
The budding hometown label throws a big party to celebrate the release of MIIIA’s What Just Happened EP. She’ll be supported by Mau Mau and Raz, as well as the allegedly departed Laura Ingalls, who will be spinning disco. Listen to MIIIA on Bandcamp.
> Nov 7, 9pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Nov 7: Eva Shaw
The Dutch-Canadian DJ formerly known as Bambi has been on the rise with residencies at Hakkasan Las Vegas and performances at mega-fests like Ultra Miami. Her electro productions have been co-signed by Tiesto and Calvin Harris, who signed her to his Fly Eye label. Listen to Eva Shaw on Souncloud and Xiami.
> Nov 7, 10.30pm-late, RMBTBA. MYST.
Best of the Rest
Retro Chic
Dress up in your finest vintage duds for Mook's weekly Retro Chic night.
> Nov 5, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Underwater Ft. Okasian, Junior Chef, B-Kut, Jenny
The sounds of Korean hip hop takes over Arkham with trap-rapper Okasian, producer Junior Chef and Hip Hop Hijack’s B-Kut
> Nov 5, 10pm, RMB100. Arkham.
Alvin B ＋Resident Beast
The Velvet Lounge mainstay takes over the decks at URVC.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. URVC, see event listing.
Cavia & Co.
T-Plus joins in on the fun for Cavia's monthly party at Le Baron.
> Nov 6, 9pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
DJ Razor
The innovative DJ and Shanghai favorite returns to his old stomping grounds when he takes over Unico for a special Chic’N’Pop set. Expect it to be extra funky with live sax from Quentin. DJ Fluid’Z opens.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, free entry. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Jobo, Alecs Marta & Ivan Barbero
A trio of Lola's favorites have the club to themselves.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls all night long). Lola, see event listing.
Minimalist
Will A and crew spin the freshest acid house and techno from the UK.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, see event listing.
Nicholas Spielman
Bar Rouge's musical director Keint invites the French DJ back to rock the Bund club.
> Nov 6, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Twerk VS Wine
Deejay Laobang and friends spin the finest in reggae and soca.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, RMB20 (with shot). LOgO, see event listing.
Void presents Brutalism
The dark techno crew take over The Shelter with a party that celebrates the architectural legacy of Brutalism that grew around the time when techno’s roots grew. Sh_Ultra and Nat Alexander will be soundtracking the urban environment that made techno’s rise possible.
> Nov 6, 10pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.
Bar Rouge Rockstars
Keint pays tribute to the rock and roll lifestyle with this themed party that will feature classics from rock gods like the Rolling Stones, Hendrix and AC/DC. Dress code: rockstars leather and bling.
> Nov 7, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password 'Miss Rouge'). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Costin, Frank Costello and Jobo
Three of Lola's favorites team up for a hot night of house.
> Nov 7, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls all night long). Lola, see event listing.
Moyu
The Hainan-born DJ has made the DMC China finals, created music for the Miss World Contest and founded Hulu Records. Expect to hear deep house and nu-disco, with support from Simon Adams.
> Nov 7, 10pm-late, free entry. URVC, see event listing.
Razor at Craft
Expect infectious sounds from funk to techno from Razor, Perseau and Miki Discosnot.
> Nov 7, 10pm-late, free entry. Craft, see event listing.
Jamafreeca
This Afro-Caribbean themed night holds its third edition featuring Jamaican reggae singer Perfect Giddimani, who’s best known for his hit ‘Hand Cart Bway.’ Some of the country’s finest reggae talent will support including Shanghai fave ChaCha, Raddam Ras and the Beijing based, French-Cameron duo UBC.
> Nov 8, 9.30pm-late, RMB80-100. Arkham, see event listing.
Studio 24
M1NT pays tribute to the heady days of disco every Tuesday.
> Nov 10, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
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