What's On in Shanghai: Mar 6-12

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

Mar 6: The Temper Trap

The Australian indie-rockers scored a huge global hit with 'Sweet Disposition.' They've spent the past year touring the world to support their self-titled third disc, and will make their China debut as the first headliner for Live Nation's new series of concerts, Soundbox, at Bandai Namco Shanghai Base (formerly QSW Culture Center).
Mar 6, 8pm, RMB288-330. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.

Mar 7: Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal

Founded 45 years ago with a goal of performing contemporary dance to jazz music, the internationally renowned company has evolved while working with prestigious dance figures. They present their exploration of modern dance, Modern Times, which is composed of four pieces: ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘Kosmos,’ ‘Closer’ and ‘O Balcão de Amor.’
Mar 7, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre, see event listing.

Mar 7: The Princess Bride

For their Tuesday movie night, The Pearl screens the classic 1987 fantasy adventure comedy to celebrate its 30th anniversary. As always, they will be offering an RMB88 deal for a bacon cheeseburger, French fries and a beer.
Mar 7, 8pm, free entry. The Pearl, see event listing.

Mar 8: Women’s Day

The world raises its glasses and toast women and Shanghai is full of special events and promotions like Le Royal Meridien. Their five signature restaurants are offering deals like 38 percent off the bill (Le Bistrot) or off a-la-carte items (Allure, Ai Mei, Favola). For our full roundup of Women’s Day events and deals, visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai.
Mar 8, 6-10pm, various prices. Le Royal Meridien.

Mar 8-11: Design Shanghai

Asia’s leading international design event returns to the Shanghai Exhibition Center with world-renowed names like Zaha Hadid, Frank Partidge, Galerie Dumonteil, Eglidesign and brands including Swarovski, Boca Do Lobo and Driade among the participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to see thousands of products from over 350 international design brands across various disciplines. Additional activities will also take place in Xintiandi from March 6-19, while a Design Tour that stops off at various studios and galleries in the city happens daily, starting from the Shanghai Exhibition Center and ending at Xintiandi from March 8-11.
Mar 8-11, 1-9pm, RMB100. Shanghai Exhibition Center, see event listing.

Mar 9: International Women's Day Breakfast with Emma Johnston

AustCham Shanghai’s Women in Business Committee wecloms the professor behind the World Harbour Project. She will discuss her work as a coastal scientist and her research into one of the world’s most biologically diverse harbors. Light breakfast provided.
Mar 9, 9-10am, RMB220 (RMB120 for AustCham members). Jing'an Temple Square, see event listing.

Mar 9: Brittany Sky

Bridging the gap between music, fashion and culture, Sky has found renown in the underground while flirting with the mainstream with her appearance as one of the Leaders of the New Sound during this year’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors. She’s shared stages with stars like Future and rising underground talents like Sonny Digital.
Mar 9, 9pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, see event listing.

Mar 9: Yeti x Mixpak Label Night

Since 2009, Dre Skull’s Mixpak label has served as a key connector between New York and the Caribbean with releases from Vybz Kartel, Popccaan and Murlo. They defeated Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang and Wiley’s Eskimo Dance at last year’s Red Bull Culture Clash thanks to their effortless mix of dancehall, hip-hop and electronica. Label stalwarts Jubilee and The Large will headline the label’s China debut, courtesy of the Yeti crew.
Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50-80. Elevator

Mar 9: Goth Trad

Antidote presents the return of Japan’s dubstep king. Famous fans like Hyperdub’s Kode 9 and FACT sing his praises while his albums like Mad Raver’s Dance Floor have been praised as a unique fusion of ‘acid-era Afx, bass terror era Alec Empire, The Prodigy around the time of Experience and Shinso era DJ Krush.”
Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50. DADA.

Mar 9: Stooki Sound

The London based production and DJ unit returns to rock Shanghai thanks to SHFT. Expect a fiery set where genres like UK bass, hip hop and trap are blended into banging beats.
Mar 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB100-150. M2, see event listing.

Mar 9-10: Egg Chef’s Table

Renowned Australian chef Mo Zhou famously lent his skills to what is considered Australia’s best restaurant, Attica in Melbourne. He’s flying into Shanghai to cook for two nights at EGG. Bookings for parties of up to six available at hello@eggshanghai.com.
Mar 9-10, 7.30-10pm, RMB388. Egg.

Mar 10: Sleepmakeswaves

The Australian post-rock favorites return for their second China tour, courtesy of promoters New Noise. This one will be extra special as they will be debuting their latest disc, Made of Breath Only.
Mar 10, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Mar 10: Spectacles of Sound Festivus

Promoters Spectacles of Sound have put together a killer bill of four very different artists. Canadian indie-pop band Braids (pictured) returns to Shanghai after packing Yuyintang two years ago. American producer Shigeto has rocked The Shelter with his mix of chilled out electronica with live drums. Nonku Phiri is a rising South African talent specializing in darkly soulful R&B. Rounding things out is Shanghai institution ChaCha, who will be performing under her Faded Ghost DJ persona. For more, check out our 2015 feature on Braids.
Mar 10, 9pm, RMB140-180. On Stage, see event listing.

Mar 10: Shake Vol 1 CD Launch

The musical restaurant from the same folks behind refined jazz lounge Heyday celebrates the official launch of a new studio CD recorded by their house band. The Shake band will be bringing it to life with help from some of their favorite singers like Cherry Brown, Naomi Fitch (pictured for her 2016 Prince tribute concert), Hazel Gould and a few surprise guests.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB150 (with CD). Shake, see event listing.

Mar 10: Nickodemus

As the resident DJ of the long-running Turntables on the Hudson club night in New York City, Nickodemus routinely sets the dancefloors grooving with a wide-ranging sound that touches on house, Afro-beat, reggae and Latin. As a producer, he’s released three acclaimed albums and remixed everyone from Bob Marley to Billie Holiday.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, free entry. UNICO Shanghai, see event listing.

Mar 10: Ummet Ozcan

The Turkish-Dutch DJ has built a global following thanks to his trademark electro sound chock full of infectious melodies. Signed to Spinning Records, his releases have been supported by stars like Sander van Doorn, Armin van Buuren and Hardwell.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB180. M2, see event listing.

Mar 10: On Top

MVP Shanghai takes over the 92nd floor of the Park Hyatt for a wild party literally up above the clouds. Expect plenty of bottles popping in a wild atmosphere soundtracked by chic house. Dress code: elegant.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight if RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com). Park Hyatt Shanghai, see event listing.

Mar 10: Franz Scala

As the head of Berlin-based label Slow Motion, Scala has been spreading his vision of Italian dance. His diverse DJ sets follow the label’s aesthetic – weaving smoothly between Italian dance, cosmic, psychedelic and dirty disco house.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.

Mar 10: Dannic

The Dutch producer may have started out in deep house, but he’s found fame for his infectious EDM beats. Perennially in the upper tier of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, Dannic has been paying it forward by supporting up-and-coming artists through his Fonk Recordings imprint on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. For more, check out our 2015 interview with Dannic.
Mar 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. Fusion, see event listing.

Mar 10-22: Shanghai International Literary Festival

The undisputed literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every creed of author is set to appear at this year's fest, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club), Internet entrerepreneurship pundit Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built), Game of Thrones expert Carolyne Larrington (Winter is Coming), The Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and much more. For more, check out our full festival preview.
Mar 10-22, various times, RMB85 or RMB150 (for literary lunches). Glam.

Mar 11: Jiashan Market

Stock up on local favorites like Amelia’s and Jonas Emil Coffee at the biweekly farmer’s market.
Mar 11, 11am-4pm, free entry. Jiashan Market, see event listing.

Mar 11: Feile Family Day

Once again, the Feile family celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in the most family friendly of ways, full of activities perfect for the kids; as well as performances from legends of Irish music and dance and a pop up market full of Irish goods.
Mar 11, noon-4pm, free entry. Jing An Kerry Center, see event listing.

Mar 11: Ladyfest Shanghai

This grassroots celebration of female empowerment and gender equality returns for its fourth edition in Shanghai. Expect Suzhou Creek Warehouse to be packed with plenty of workshops, live performances and art installations to check out.
Mar 11, noon, RMBTBA. Suzhou Creek Warehouse, G/F, 668 Huai'an Lu, by Xi Suzhou Lu 淮安路668号底楼, 近西苏州路

Mar 11: That’s Shanghai Erotic Fiction Contest

Over the years, the city’s literary souls have regaled us with tales of Scottish lords wooing maidenly Metro attendants, divine giantesses satisfying their lust by straddling the Pearl Tower and randy robots breaking a lot more than Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. Join us once again for the That's Shanghai Erotic Fiction Competition and vote for the raunchiest writer in Shanghai.
Mar 11, 6pm, free entry. Glam.

Mar 11: Urban Thai 6 Anniversary Party

To celebrate their sixth anniversary, Urban Thai on Dagu Lu is throwing a traditional buffet with free flow alcohol soundtracked to the sounds of the 90s.
Mar 11, 8pm-late, RMB200 for dinner and buffet (RMB100-150 for afterparty guests). Urban Thai (Dagu Lu), see event listing.

Mar 11: Equilibrium

The German folk metal favorites cracked the Top 20 of their home country’s charts with 2014’s Erdentempel. They’ve cooked up a new batch of epics for their new disc, Armageddon, which they’re presenting on their China tour. German melodic death metal act Suidakra are coming along for the ride, bringing their mix of brutal rock with traditional instruments like bagpipe, banjo and tin whistle.
Mar 11, 8.30pm, RMB320. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Mar 11: Chinese Football

The Wuhan indie standouts have won praise across China and in music nerd circles around their world with their melodic take on Midwestern emo. Their self-titled debut was one of the best albums of 2015 in China and they return to Yuyintang to preview their highly anticipated upcoming EP, Here Comes a New Challenger. For more, check out our 2015 feature on Chinese Football.
Mar 11, 9-11.30pm, RMB60-80. Yuyintang.

Mar 11: Bollywood Holi Festival

Bar Rouge’s annual celebration of the Festival of Lights is one of their most colorful parties of the year. DJ Sulaiman returns with Goa bangers and other vibrant sounds rocking Indian clubs.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB150. Bar Rouge.

Mar 11: The Machinery of Other Skeletons

The Shanghai metal experimentists celebrate the completion of their latest EP trilogy. They’ll pay homage to the Hatred for Man EPs by taking over Inferno’s sound-system for the night to play all three discs.
Mar 11, 11pm, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.

Until Mar 12: Shanghai Biennale

Power Station of Art hosts the 11th edition of this massive contemporary art fair that will emphasize “the possibilities of South-South dialogue within the current scenario of a highly connected world.” The acclaimed Dehli-based Raqs Media Collective (pictured above) curates presenting a destination for many different kinds of exploration and investigation that will also serve as a launching pad for new visions, ideas and artists.
Until Mar 12, 9am-5pm, RMB20. Power Station of Art.

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