May 13: Deorro
The Los Angeles house prodigy has collaborated with and remixed stars like Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke and Diplo. His mix of Dutch, moombah, progressive and bass have floored audiences around the world while his Soundcloud has already amassed over 10 million plays.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB180. M2, tickets.
May 14: NightSHFT Festival
The former 1LoveShanghai crew has been spreading the good times nationwide as SHFT. They’ve organized this mini-national warehouse tour featuring double headliners UZ (Mad Decent) and rising Atlanta rapper OG Maco (pictured), who was included in XXL’s Freshmen of the Year list last year. Rounding things out is a bill filled with Chinese standouts and on-site artistic activities.
May 14, 6pm-late, RMB120-200. One Show Space Warehouse, 569 Shilong Lu, by Liuzhou Lu 石龙路569号, 近柳州路
May 14: Nick Monaco
Let your freak flag fly with the San Francisco raised electronic funk upstart. The Dirtybird and Soul Clap approved artist has floored crowds around the world with a secret weapon – his gorgeous vocals. Yeti Dis:ko’s Allan Marshall supports.
May 14, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator.
May 14: Gareth Emery
MYST welcomes the English producer known for his distinct fusion of trance, house and progressive. With four albums to his name, including the recently released 100 Reasons to Live, Emery is a former DJ Magazine anointed Top 10 DJ (No. 7 in 2010) who has rocked the world’s biggest clubs.
May 14, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. MYST, tickets.
May 14-15: MYTH Festival
Known for establishing Strawberry Music Festival as a May holiday institution, Modern Sky delves into the electronic world with the inaugural edition of MYTH. Mad Decent founder Diplo headlines bringing his distinct flavor that's allowed him to straddle the pop world (Usher, Justin Bieber) and the underground (Major Lazer, M.I.A.). Also recent Tomorrowland headliners DVBBS will perform with over 40 other DJs across three stages designed by Daniel Alexander Oomen (Tomorrowland and Sensation). For more, check out our MYTH Festival preview with full schedule.
May 14-15, noon-10pm, RMB340 or RMB620-680 (two-day pass). Expo Park, tickets. See event listing.
Best of the Rest
Antonio Gram
The Danish guitarist formerly of Reptile Retard takes over DADA to show off his new solo project.
May 12, 9pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Sugarland pres. Mi Casa
Arcade hosts this night full of “old school tunes” spanning R&B and pop.
May 12, 9pm-late, free entry. Arcade.
Yeti presents Yao
The founder of Hong Kong label Solo Records, James Acey (aka. Yao) has shared the decks with the likes of De La Soul, The Bug and J-Rocc. He spins a left field set at Le Baron with support from Yeti’s Allan Marshall and ESA.
May 12, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Girls Night Out - Maggie's Memory
Bar Rouge and MVP Shanghai’s weekly ladies night teams up jewelers Maggie’s Memory to offer original custom designs for their lucky draw. As usual, it’s free cocktails and manicures for the ladies until 11.30pm with DJ John Avolio spinning all your favorite tunes. Dress code: elegant.
May 12, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’.) Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Bassment
The recurring techno night returns to the Shelter with special guest Skinny Brown. Known for his global funk Popasuda nights, he’s showing off a different side of himself connecting the dots between the worlds of techno and world music. Residents James Lealand, Donn and Misloop support.
May 12, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. The Shelter, see event listing.
Retro Chic
Every Thursday, Mook gets vintage glamorous. Free-flow sparkling wine for the ladies from 10pm-1am.
May 12, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Autograf
While he may have started out with the intention of making art, Autograf’s forays into music have been wildly successful with several tracks topping the Hype Machine charts.
May 13, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.
Bar Rouge La Tropezienne
The Bund favorite brings back their infamous French Côte d’Azur party. Like the original Saint Tropez sessions, this party mixes summer breezes with iconic views and a party that promises to go until the sun rises. Dress code: like the Summer is back, “Femmes Belles à Croquer.”
May 13, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Black Blast Party
New Bund club Stockholm hosts this extravagant party that includes Royal Swedish Cavier tasting, viola beer, and Perrier Jouet buy one get one free deals.
May 13, 9pm-late, free entry (with RSVP to Weyi@4inGroup.com). Stockholm on the Bund, see event listing.
Blacklist
MVP Shanghai takes over Shanghai private lifestyle destination and 1920s villa KEE Club for a wild night of the best house. Mandatory dress code: Black attire.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB150 (free entry before midnight if RSVP with events@mvpshanghai.com). Kee Club, see event listing.
Hip Hop Hijack Presents DJ Styluxtakut
A finalist at the prestigious DMC World Championships in 2012, the Singaporean turntablist brings his mix of proficient technical skills and unbridled creativity to Monkey Champagne, as the latest international headliner for the always wild Hip Hop Hijack night.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB100 (RMB50 before midnight if RSVP with guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.
Lofai ft. ADO8 + Yeti B + Jennyann
Arcade’s recurring party devoted to future sounds features Jennyann, Yeti B and ADO8.
May 13, 10pm-late, free entry. Arcade.
Redbox
Carlos Gibbs brings his recurring party that began in San Francisco before moving to Tokyo. Now he’s relaunching the party in Shanghai and for the inaugural edition, he’s invited Ding Dong Disco’s Razor for a night of disco and deep house.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB30-50. Elevator, see event listing.
Silent Mansion
The Mansion hosts a silent rave on its first floor, with two DJ booths set up and 150 wireless headphones for people to groove to. On one channel is hip-hop, funk and bass from Subject Zero, Mike Ward and Tommy Hendriks; and the other channel will feature Thomas Futoso, Dama Huhu and Rainbow High spinning house and techno. Don’t worry if you don’t snag headphones. Downstairs, Yeti’s Allan Marshall, Void’s NMLSS, Rankadank’s Misloop and Costin spin with music coming out of a good old high quality sound system.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
Stockholm Syndrome: Das Ding
This monthly industrial dance party is headlined by a true veteran whose dark electro tapes struck a major chord when released in the 1980s. Das Sing will perform a live set with resident Tzusing and Illsee in support.
May 13, 10pm-late, RMB70. The Shelter.
URVC New Life
It’s an end of an era as North Jing’an hotspot URVC is about to transform into a jazz lounge. However, they’re going out with a bang with a few more parties. This weekend, they’re hosting two ‘New Life’ parties. On Friday, it’s Miki Discosnot, Lina K, Simon and Jo. Light. The next day, it’s Deep 19, Dave K, Punx and Jo.light. And don’t fret, the URVC folks are opening a new nightclub in Xintiandi on May 20 called Reel to Reel.
May 13-14, 10pm-late, RMB50 (with one drink) per night. URVC.
Roost
While its past two editions took place at Gaia2, the latest Rootst party takes over the rooftop of the Eight Art Hotel in the Bund. Changhai Wax Council spins classic old-school house on vinyl, while special guest Lucas Lebatteux to spin and also add chill visuals for the nighttime as the VJ. There’s also RMB25 Coronas specials, RMB35 cocktail deals, a BBQ and even, French oysters.
May 14, 1pm, RMBTBA. Eight Art Hotel, see event listing.
Asian Vibes pres. Black Hex
Xingfu late night spot Celia (formerly LOgO) hosts the latest Black Hex party celebrating the best in underround techno headlined by Alex Bau.
May 14, 10pm-late, free entry. Celia, see event listing.
Dragon Burn Pre Party
The Mansions hosts this Roller Disco FUNdraiser in support for the upcoming Dragon Bur. Discosmic Adventures’ Nik Hilp and Tommy Hendriks spin infectious soul, funk, hip hop, disco and techno tunes.
May 14, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.
PREME: Capsule ft. Khemist & Raf Life
The indie label’s artist Khemist and Raf Life spins funk, soul, jazz and future bass.
May 14, 10pm-late, free entry. Arcade.
Razor
The Shanghai old-school promoter takes over Craft for an infectious night of funk, disco, house and techno.
May 14, 10pm-late, free entry. Craft, see event listing.
Monkey Business
Every Saturday, Monkey Champagne hosts this open night featuring DJ B-Kut and Misloop.
May 14, 10.30pm-late, RMBTBA. Monkey Champagne, see event listing.
China Social Club - NTS Radio Live from Shanghai
Once again, China Social Club takes over Elevator for this Sunday afternoon session that’s broadcast live on London based digital radio station, NTS, which was founded by the same people behind the Boiler Room. This one features sets by China Social Club, HBD, Popasuda, Co:mMotion, Nick Monaco and the SVBKVLT crew.
May 15, 1-7pm, free entry. Elevator, see event listing.
Popasuda
Skinny Brown returns to Dope Shifu for this monthly edition of his always fantastic global bass party. This edition celebrates roots and reggae, with Skinny Brown showing off his custom-made dubplates.
May 15, 9pm-late, free entry. Dope Shifu.
Troyak and KSHMR
Rocky Ross’ open format show is sure to be packed as it welcomes Troyak and KSHMR to go wild.
May 15, 10pm-late, RMB60. URVC.
Andrew Bull Disco Buffet
The uDance.cn boss indulges his love of disco, spinning nothing but crowd-pleasers and hidden gems every Monday at URVC.
May 16, 10pm-late, free entry. URVC.
El Tuesdays
This weekly salsa party features free flow mojitos from 8.30-9.30pm and RMB80 for two specials after. La Reunion and DJ S. Kiv perform.
May 17, 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.
May 17, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.
Studio 24
Every Tuesday, M1NT pays tribute to the early heady days of disco.
May 17, 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.
May 17, 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.
May 18, 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.
May 18, 10pm-late, free entry. Lola, see event listing.
Models Night
M1NT and MVP team up every Wednesday for a glamorous Model’s Night. Dress code: Elegant
May 18, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password 'MVP'). M1NT.
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