That's Shanghai takes a look at the best of the week:
June 6-19: Xintiandi Fringe
Already revered as the chic shopping heart of Shanghai, Xintiandi is emerging as a rising cultural hub. This month will mark the debut of the Xintiandi Fringe Festival. What started in 1947 with eight theater groups showing up univited to the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival has transformed into the world's largest arts festival with major cities around the world hosting their own versions. Curated by the award-winning Fringe Showcase organization, the inaugural edition of the Xintiandi Fringe features 17 performers from around the world taking over multiple spaces across Xintiandi.
June 7: Charity LINK Summer Volunteer Matching Fair
Meet some of the city’s finest charities at this quarterly meet-up that introduces English speakers to some of Shanghai’s biggest do-gooders. In an added bonus, happy hours will be extended in this casual meet-up.
June 7, 6-8pm, free entry. Jalapeño, see event listing.
June 7&10: Alpine Decline
Los Angeles transplants Jonathan Zeitlin and Pauline Mu have been fixtures in the Beijing underground for the past few years with a deal with renowned indie label, Maybe Mars to boot. The company's CEO (and P.K. 14's renowned frontman) Yang Haisong has joined the duo for their latest disc and their upcoming national tour. Compared to the group's past efforts, Life's a Gasp! prominently features the modular synth, with the duo of Zeitlin and Mu showcasing the instrument in select cities for special modular shows. For more, check out our feature on Alpine Decline.
Modular show: June 7, 10pm-late, RMB30. The Shelter.
Live show: June 10, 9.30pm, RMB60-80. Yuyintang.
June 8: Warcraft
The massively popular video game series gets the cinematic treatment in what its producers are hoping will be the next great fantasy franchise. A decade in the making, Warcraft explores the conflict between orcs and humans. Toby Kebbell (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) stars as the honorable orc leader Durotan leading his people from their dying world of Draenor to the world of Azeroth. However, Travis Fimmel (Vikings) stars as Anduin Lothar, leader of the humans fearing the sudden arrival of these fierce orc invaders. Paula Patton (Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol) plays the halfhuman and half-orc Garona Halforcen who must decide where her loyalty lies.
June 8: The Place presents Guest Chef Pol Garcia
El Patio’s executive chef has worked in Michelin starred restaurants all over the world in the past 20 years. In this one-night-only dinner, he’ll be serving up a three-course wine-pairing dinner featuring items such as Duck Foie Mini Ice Creams, Thai Style Burrata and Slow cooked Beef in Red Wine Sauce. Reservations must be made by June 6.
June 8, 7-10pm, RMB568. The Place, see event listing.
June 8: Mamma Mia - The Original ABBA Tribute
The veteran ABBA tribute group celebrates the iconic Swedish band mixing classic hits like ‘Waterloo’ with impressive costumes designed by the group’s original designer Owe Sandström.
June 8, 7.30pm, RMB80-1,080. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, tickets.
June 8: Ray
In honor of the 12th anniversary of Ray Charles’ death, The Pearl screens the acclaimed 2004 biopic bolstered by Jamie Foxx’s Academy Award winning performance.
June 8, 7.30pm, free entry. The Pearl, see event listing.
June 8: Blessthefall
The Arizona metalcore group links with the popular Chinese metal magazine Painkiller for a Mainland tour. Shanghai stalwarts Before the Daylight opens with other supporting acts to be announced later.
June 8, 8pm, RMB180. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
June 8: Kamixlo
Woozy Offline is bringing London’s hottest DJ to the subterranean depths of The Shelter. As a member of the influential Bala Club collective, Kamixlo has been praised by Vice and Dazed Digital for mixing rapid-fire reggaeton, bachata and cumbia with ear shattering bass. Howell, Ginga, Kilo Vee and Sleepless support.
June 8, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter, see event listing.
June 8–12: Fun Home
East West Theatre is back with this tragicomic musical based on Alison Bechdel, which has been dubbed as “the first mainstream musical about a young lesbian.” Originally an off-Broadway production, the show has won multiple Tonys and a 2016 Grammy.
June 8-12, 8pm (Thurs-Sat) and 4pm (Sat-Sun), RMB160-200. The Market, 280 Aomen Lu, by Changhua Lu 澳门路280号, 近昌化路 (182 0216 4553, east.west.info@gmail.com). See event listing.
June 9: Celia Cruz Tribute
The Shanghai Latino Project heats up On Stage with a tribute concert to salsa legend, Celia Cruz, the Queen of Latin Music.
June 9, 9.30pm, RMB80-100. On Stage.
June 9-11: Dragon Boat Festival
It’s a long weekend with Dragon Boat Festival going down from Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 11. That’s right, Sunday’s a workday. For more, check out our guide to this year’s public holidays.
June 9-11: Shanghai Auto Expo
This massive celebration of everything cars will have a main theme of electric vehicles. With Tesla changing the game and upping the China release date of its Model X to the end of this month rather than early 2017, it’s wholly appropriate. As always, expect car show models to be out in full force.
June 9-11, 9am-3.30pm (Thurs-Sat) 9am-noon (Sun), RMB50. Shanghai New International Expo.
June 9–11: MIDI Electronic Music Festival
Once again, The Mansion and MIDI team up for 48 hours of non-stop electronic music. Ellen Allien (pictured above) and Shanghai Restoration Project are the big international names announced so far, with China stalwarts like Conrank, Sulumi, Lindberg and James Lealand also on the bill. If you’re looking for a ride there, Dragon Events are offering round-bus transportation for RMB80, available at info@dragoneventschina.com.
June 9-11, 2-11pm, RMB180-200 (RMB300-380 for three-day pass). Taihu MIDI Camp.
June 10: Hockey Night in Shanghai
As part of the Shanghai Youth Hockey Festival, this exhibition game pits the best hockey players in Shanghai against each other. After representing the city in January’s 13th Chinese National Winter Games, Team Shanghai will take on Team World – comprised of some of the finest players in the Shanghai Ice Hockey League. Wear black if you’re Team Shanghai, or white if you’re Team World.
June 10, 7-9.30pm, RMB100-180. Feiyang Skating Center, see event listing.
June 10: Tina May
The award-winning singer may be based in the UK but she's been having a pronounced influence on Shanghai's ascending jazz scene. Singers Jonas Seetoh and Jade Lee studied with her at the famed Royal Welsh College of Music. In addition to this concert, May will be holding a masterclass for students at the JZ School. For more, check out our feature on the last days of JZ (and why it's coming back bigger and better).
June 10, 7pm, RMB180-1,280. Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall, tickets.
June 10: DJ Krush
Since discovering hip hop in 1983 through Wild Style, DJ Krush has pioneered a jazzinfluenced strain that’s made him an icon on par with collaborators like DJ Shadow. The Japanese producer returns to Arkham to support The Butterfly Effect, his first proper album in 13 years. For more, check out our interview with DJ Krush.
June 10, 10pm-late, RMB100-200. Arkham.
June 10: Do Hits!
The Beijing electronic collective has been crushing it with frequent label compilations and the rise of label head Howie Lee, who released his excellent debut album on Los Angeles’ Alpha Pup label. To celebrate the release of Do Hits, Vol. 4, they’re taking over The Shelter with sets from its artists Guzz, Jason Hou, Bill Starman, Zhi16 and Dokedo, with visuals from Veeeeky. For more, check out our feature on Chinese indie labels.
June 10, 10pm-late, RMB50. The Shelter.
June 10: Vigel
Fusion welcomes the rising Russian DJ and producer who has been rocking clubs around the world with a style than spans a range of musical styles.
June 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB100. Fusion, tickets.
June 10–11: Brad Williams
Discovered while attending a Carlos Mencia show, Brad Williams has carved out a distinctive career, impressing on The Tonight Show and outshining icons like Bill Burr and Bob Saget during Kevin and Bean’s April Foolishness comedy showcases. Comedy legend Robin Williams has dubbed him “Prozac with a head,” and Showtime released the rising comedian’s first one-hour comedy special last year, Brad Williams: Fun Size.
June 10-11, 8.30pm (Fri), 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy Club, see event listing.
June 10–11: Cosplay!
The boys and girls in Qi-POW! embrace their sexy nerdy sides in their latest burlesque cabaret. Expect show-stopping circus arts, scandalous dancing and a tongue-in-cheek after-school homage to everything geeky in pop culture. Purchase tickets through That's here.
June 10-11, 9pm-late, RMB180-200. The Pearl, see event listing.
June 10-July 10: UEFA Euro Championship
24 teams will be competing for European football supremacy in France and you can expect plenty of the city's sports bars to be showing the games. For more, check out our series where we profile Shanghai fans from all 24 countries taking part in the tournament.
June 11: Historic Shanghai Art Deco Apartments Tour
Historic Shanghai strolls through Luwan and visits some of Shanghai’s sleekest and most modern Art Deco apartments. Synonymous with the city’s stylish 1920s golden age, Art Deco wonders like the Amyron, the Georgia and the Savoy will be explored with stories about the people who designed and lived in these buildings. The tour will explore the three periods of Art Deco.
June 11, 2pm, RMB100. More info at historic-shanghai.com
June 11: Jack Ma - Icon or Icarus
The latest M Talk looks at the Alibaba founder’s story, rising from humble origins in Hangzhou to become one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world today. Duncan Clark, a China-based investment banker who left Morgan Stanley to start leading advisory firm BDA China, shares insight from his newly released book, Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built.
June 11, 4pm, RMB75 (with one drink). Glam, see event listing.
June 11: IAMNOBODI
Arkham welcomes the Soulection affiliate who has toured with Cashmere Cat and remixed the likes of TDE’s Ab Soul. Known for his soulful rhythms and hypnotic basslines, IAMNOBODI is making a lie out of his name as his unique productions have become increasingly hard to ignore.
June 11, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Arkham, see event listing.
June 11: Bloodzboi & PuzzyStack
This duo is ruling Beijing’s underground with future bass and Sinogrime sounds. They’re increasingly laying claim to Shanghai as they return to DADA for what promises to be a rowdy night.
June 11, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
June 11-12: Musical Afternoon Tea with The Harvard Krokodiloes
The Lobby Lounge at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai welcomes Harvard’s most prestigious a cappella group, who will serenade guests at the hotel’s famed afternoon tea.
June 11-12, 1.30pm, RMB328 (with afternoon tea) plus 16 percent. Lobby Lounge (Pudong Shangri-La), see event listing.
June 11-19: Shanghai International Film Festival
Sir Ian McKellen and Benedict Cumberbatch will be among the stars to walk the red carpet at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). With hundreds of films screening across the city from June 11-19, China’s largest film festival is full of highlights for even the pickiest of cinephiles. Retrospective programmes pay tribute to Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky, beloved Hong Kong actor James Bond, Shakespeare on Film and much more. This year's Academy Award winner for Best Film, Spotlight, highlights recent award-winners to make their official debut on Shanghai screens and there are plenty of hidden gems from all over the world to discover. For more, check out our SIFF preview.
June 11-19, various locations, RMB40-60 per ticket. For more information, visit www.siff.com.
June 12: Plague Festival
Nanchang has been the unlikely heart of China’s growing folk metal scene thanks to the efforts of indie record label, Pest Productions. While their founder Eight notes that they’re bigger in Europe than at home, they’re celebrating their landmark 10th anniversary with a festival showcase at Q.S.W. Culture Center. The explosive bill features Avulsed (pictured), Explosium, Persecuted, Hell Fire and D.S.A.R. For more, check out our feature on Chinese indie labels.
June 12, 7pm, RMB120-150. Q.S.W. Culture Center.
June 12: National Theatre Live - As You Like It
London Road’s Rosalie Craig stars as Rosalind in this production of one of the Bard’s most loved romances. The show was performed at the National Theatre for the first time in 30 years and is being screened all over the world as part of National Theatre’s Live mission of broadcasting the best of British theatre live from the stage.
June 12, 7pm, RMB150. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, tickets.
June 12: Askar Grey Wolf
The Uighur-Han rockers have been one of the Mainland’s most acclaimed acts for over a decade with a Modern Sky deal to boot.
June 12, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.
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