Jan 21: S!LK pres. TREKKIE TRAX CHINA TOUR
This new Beijing label mixes art and electronic music for a unique peformance experience. For their first series of shows, they’re brining Seimei and Carpainter from the Tokyo-based collective, Trekkie Trax. Also a label, Trekkie Trax has been winning praise around the world with tastemaking fans like Uz and Scratch DVA. Conrank and Bloodz Boi support.
> Jan 21, 10.30pm-late, RMB60. Arkham, see event listing.
Jan 22: Choice 37
Le Baron host the YG Family in-house producer who has laced numerous K-pop hits from the likes of Big Bang, G-Dragon, 2NE1, Epik High and more. Before G-Dragon was shouting him out, the Korean-American producer was working with underground hip hop favorites like Blu and Aloe Blacc.
> Jan 22, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Jan 22: DVBBS
The Toronto duo rocketed to famed with the 2013 mega-hit, ‘Tsunami.’ While they tried to keep their identity hidden, the secret is out, thanks to legend Pete Tong. Since then, the brothers have repeatedly topped the Beatport chrats, signed with Sander van Doom’s DOORN Records, rocked festivals like Tomorrowland while setting a record in their hometown of Toronto by selling out 8,00 tickets and three shows in less than two hours.
> Jan 22, 10pm, RMB150-200. Linx, tickets.
Jan 22: Kaskade
Along with deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner, this Chicago DJ and producer helped propel the great American progressive house revival of 2008-2009. He’s since racked up a couple of Grammy nominations, was named by DJ Times as America’s Best DJ and headlined Coachella and Ultra.
> Jan 22, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. Fusion, tickets. See event listing.
Jan 23: J$tash
The PREME crew brings in Florida-raised, West Coast based J$tash who recently linked up with A$AP Ant. Kenny Turnup, Esa, Kin J and Fader One supports.
> Jan 23, 10pm-late, RMB120. Arkham
Jan 24: Daily Vinyl Weekend 5 - Yongfu Lu Block Party
The Daily Vinyl crew are back and they’re taking over Yongfu Lu for an all-day party. Things kick off at Uptown Records & Beer for a daytime record market where crate diggers can expect touncover many gems. There will even be a special deal of buy one record, get one free. Meanwhile JZ Club will also host a record market complete with live sets by Endy and Raw B plus an open turntable session. Organic Kitchen will be serving up a special dinner buffet and host a special acoustic live show. Meanwhile live performances and parties take place at night at Arcade, JZ Club and The Shelter.
> Jan 24, 1pm-late, free entry. Various locations, see event listing.
Best of the Rest
Girls Night Out Liz & Jaz Edition
For this week’s edition of Bar Rouge and MVP’s Ladies Night, they’ve teamed with Liz and Jaz with their colorful necklaces a prize in the lucky draw. Ladies can enjoy free cocktails and manicures until 11.30pm. Dress code: elegant.
> Jan 21, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’ or all night for ladies wearing high heels). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Retro Chic
Every Thursday, Mook gets vintage glamorous. Free-flow sparkling wine for the ladies from 10pm-1am.
> Jan 21, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Cre8ive Union
This creative community meet-up officially launches their monthly parties by bringing together some of Shanghai’s top DJs, musicians and lyricists to jam. Art supplies and canvases will be set up for anybody to use for free while a dance cypher will only add to the festivities.
> Jan 22, 9pm, RMB75-100. Kulou, see event listing.
Bar Rouge Rockstars
Bar Rouge’s Musical Director Keint pays tribute to rock and roll with a night of classics from the Rolling Stones to U2. Expect to get down to a lot of Bowie in this edition. Dress code: rock stars leather and bling.
> Jan 22, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Dell Harris
P.O.F. And Yeti team up to take over LOgO. Joining in on the carnage is Los Angeles rhymer/producer Dell Harris, Yeti B, Yung Sol, ESA and Hangzhou’s young rap crew Trendy Gang.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, RMB40. LOgO, see event listing.
Holly Sh*t presents: La dAME Noir Records
The Marseille-based collective teams up with Holly Sh*t to take over Arkham. Charp and Ludvic Orlando supports.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, RMB50. Arkham.
Lose Your Face
Jode and Beardslap play their always crowd-pleasing set of house, bass and breaks.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, free entry. Lune.
Love Bang
Heat Wolves and Caution take over DADA for their monthly shenanigans. Dress code: Starfox vs Street Fighter II.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, see event listing.
Techno Train
Asian Vibes’ Yoshinaga loads up the techno train with Nasty Nate, Bassment’s James Leland, Catchoumi and Lina K aboard.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
VOID 2016
For nine years, the VOID crew have been thrilling Shanghai with their sets of strictly proper techno. Expect sets from NMLSS, MHP, Wensen and Shanghai_Ultra.
> Jan 22, 10pm-late, RMB30. The Shelter.
Explicit Fridays
Hip Hop Hijack’s B-Kut and Kommi spin the hottest and latest hits at this ever-popular weekly party.
> Jan 22, 10.30pm-late, RMB50 (free entry before midnight if RSVP to guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.
Aprèski 2016 Winter Festival
Head out of Shanghai for some fun on the slopes. Package includes ski resort access, a hot spring party, luxurious hot tubs and a party soundtracked by Shanghai favorites like TYGI, Baru, Yeti B, Allan Marshall, co:motion’s Raz, Lina K and more. Round-trip busses available with departure from Jing’an. See full details in the event listing.
> Jan 23, 8am, RMB999-1,999. Jiang Nan Tian Chi Ski Resort Anji, tickets. See event listing.
Downtown Party Network
The Sander Kleinberg approved Downtown party network takes over On Stage, with support from China Social Club’s Murphy Kin and Co:Motion’s Laura Ingalls. Visuals by House of Attitude.
> Jan 23, 10pm-late, RMB50 (with a free drink). On Stage, see event listing.
Pub Crawl Shanghai
Warm up this weekend with the Pub Crawl Shanghai crew. Start off with an hour of open bar and then hop aboard the party bus to three bars and one clubs.
> Jan 23. 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Meet at Bar Gatsby, tickets. See event listing.
Bar Rouge L'Original
The iconic Bund club goes back to basics with their famed red night. Dress code: glamorous with a touch of red.
> Jan 23, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Legion
This themed night promises to transform The Mansion into “a world where your looks, age, connections and social stats doesn’t matter... Because they don’t exist.”
> Jan 23, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
Push and Pull
Robjamdj, Howell and Kilo Vee join Alta and Naaah for a monthly look at the bass sounds coming from the UK.
> Jan 23, 10pm-late, RMB30. The Shelter.
Ting Ting Disco
Chen Yunn, Perseau and Lucy take over the Donghu Lu lounge for a night of funk, soul, house and disco.
> Jan 23, 10pm-late, free entry. Craft.
D.D.'s Club
Le Baron taps into the spirit of the legendary DD’s Club, which was THE place to be in Shanghai 20 years ago. Founder Chris Lee will reunite with Ben Huang - a Beijing groundbreaker - for a reunion that promises to be full of classics from the 90s all night long.
> Jan 23, 11pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Hot Springs Electro
Dragon Adventures hosts a combination pool party-hot springs day complete with DJs, drink deals and natural hot springs.
> Jan 24, 9am-9pm, RMB168-218. Departs from The Camel, tickets.
El Tuesdays
This weekly Latin Soul party features drink deals, live performancs from La Reunion and a salsa/reggaeton/bachata set from DJ S.Kiv.
> Jan 26, 9.30pm, free entry. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Model's Gone Wild
Every Tuesday, Mook hosts models willing to drink shots with you.
> Jan 26, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Studio 24
Every Tuesday, M1NT pays tribute to the early heady days of disco.
> Jan 26, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing.
Calle Roja
Bar Rouge’s weekly Latin night features the hottest in salsa, reggaeton and Electro-Latin. Enjoy homemade Sangria and take part in a Latin Dance Square. Dress code: elegant with Latino charm.
> Jan 27, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Don't Tell Daddy
STORM Festival favorite Smith Agent Smith takes over Mook every Wednesday.
> Jan 27, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Lolitas
Lola’s weekly ladies night featuring some of the city’s finest female DJs Michelle Grant and Stacy Bond spinning the best house, with complementary drinks for the ladies until 1am.
> Jan 27, 10pm-late, free entry. Lola, see event listing.
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