What's On in Shanghai: Mar 27-Apr 2

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

Mar 24-27 and 30: Wuthering Heights

After bringing The Jungle Book and Sherlock Holmes and the Hounds of Baskervilles on China tours last year, acclaimed UK theater group Chapterhouse Theater returns with their highly-praised stage adaption of Emily Bronte's classic, Wuthering Heights, which stops off at Shanghai Grand Theatre. For more, check out our feature on Wuthering Heights.
Mar 24-27 and 30, 7.30pm (with 2pm matinee show on Sat-Sun), RMB50-380. Shanghai Grand Theatre, see event listing.

Mar 27-28: David Binney Trio

The prolific saxophonist has been consistently praised for his original approach with the Jazz Times singling him out as one of the “players who have created an alternative jazz scene, all of whom are playing adventurous, original music.” While he’s shared big stages with Aretha Franklin and Maceo Parker, Binney is equally comfortable rocking basement clubs across New York’s underground jazz scene.
Mar 27-28, 9.30pm-late, RMB150-200. JZ Club, see event listing.

Mar 28: Charitylink Spring Volunteer Matching

Discover some of Shanghai’s top charities and how you can use your unique skills to volunteer and give back.
Mar 28, 6-8pm, free entry. Bumbu, see event listing.

Mar 28-29: Hamlet

Famed British dancer Derek Deane choreographs this modern interpretation of Hamlet from the Shanghai Ballet, which has won wide praise since its 2014 world premiere.
March 28-29, 7.15pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre, see event listing.

Mar 28-Aug 13: Kaws - Where the End Starts

Yuz Museum is the second stop in this hit career retrospective of the pop art star. The Brooklyn-based artist cut his teeth in the city's grafitti scene, developing a style of remaking popular pop culture figures like The Simpsons and Mickey Mouse. KAWS has collaborated with Uniqlo on limited edition tees, remade MTV's Moonman award, designed album covers for The Clipse and recently took over Yorkshire Sculpture Park with his popular 'Companion' character. For more, check out our feature on KAWS.
Mar 28-Aug 13. Yuz Museum.

Mar 29: Dee Archer

The soulful singer-songwriter has recorded and shared stages with rock giants B.B. King, Rod Stewart and Joe Cocker. She celebrates her latest EP, Paradise, which was co-produced by Nate Wingfield, guitarist in the legendary Sly & The Family Stone.
Mar 29, 7-11pm, free entry. La Maison, see event listing.

Mar 29: Cosmic Child

Singapore’s indie scene is booming and these shoegaze stalwarts are bringing their nostalgic, dreamy music to On Stage as part of their first China tour to support their debut disc, Untitled.
Mar 29, 8.30pm, RMBTBA. On Stage, see event listing.

Mar 30: RunnersHai

The Shanghai running group is meeting up on the last Thursday of the month for a 6.5K run at Century Park. While you can always compete with the other runners, you can also race against yourself, as RunnersHai will be tracking times after each race and distributing the results to see how you rank in comparison to your previous runs.
Mar 30, 8pm, free entry. Race starts at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, see event listing.

Mar 31: Hooked and El Santo Grand Opening party

The Found 158 restaurants celebrate their official opening with a massive bash featuring RMB25 deals on house lager, wines and spirits (Hooked) and Coronas, tequila shots and selected Tacos (El Santo). DJs Skinny Brown, Emily and Kelso spin.
Mar 31, 8pm-late, free entry. Hooked and El Santo.

Mar 31: Etapp Kyle

Say Yes and Room 303 team up to present the Ukrainian phenom that is taking the techno world by storm. Kyle has quickly gone from stay-at-home audiophile to in-demand DJ and producer who has won wide support from Russia’s techno institution, ARMA17.
Mar 31, 10pm-late, RMB70-180. Elevator, see event listing.

Mar 31: Addison Groove

The Sweatshop crew welcomes the acclaimed UK producer, known as one of the first producers in recent years to fuse UK influences with urgent, energetic beats from Chicago, namely footwork, juke and ghetto house.
Mar 31, 10pm-late, RMB60. DADA, see event listing.

Mar 31: Bassjackers

The Dutch electro-house duo has scored hits like ‘Crackin’ and ‘Wave Your Hands.’ Currently, they are ranked No. 34 on DJ Mag’s annual fan-voted Top 100 DJ list.
Mar 31, 10.30pm, RMB150. Fusion, see event listing.

Apr 1: An Evening with John Bentley

The Caxton and The Shanghai Dolphins proudly present an evening with the rugby league and rugby union star, who was part of the Premiership winning Newcastle Falcons as well as the British and Irish Lions as toured South Africa. Admission includes free flow drinks with all proceeds benefiting Bo Ai Children’s Rehabilitation Centre, which provides care for disabled and underprivileged children in China.
Apr 1, 8pm, RMB300. Sasha's, see event listing.

Apr 1: Harper and Midwest Kind

The award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Peter D. Harper has won wide acclaim for his distinct take on roots, which he dubs ‘world blues.’ A masterful harmonicist, guitarist and didgeridoo player, Harper’s 2016 disc Show Your Love topped the charts across Europe and spent six months in the Top 10 of the Billboard Blues Chart.
Apr 1, 9pm, RMB100-120. The Pearl, see event listing.

Apr 2: Dog Day Saturdays (Changed to Sunday)

On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing’an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. This month, the event has been changed to Sunday (Apr 2) due to the working holiday. There will be free hot dogs, RMB35 Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China.
Apr 2, 3-5pm, free entry. The Rooster (Jing’an), see event listing.

Apr 2: A Knock Out 6

The Aboro Foundation and Aboro Academy host this biannual charity boxing and kickboxing event. Amateur fighters from the academy will battle fighters from other Shanghai gyms. Funds raised will go to Aboro Foundation, which was started by undefeated women’s boxing champion Michele Aboro to inspire physical and mental wellbeing through fitness and nutritional education. Fights start at 2pm.
Apr 2, noon, RMB100. Aboro Academy, see event listing.

Apr 2: Why Be + Rui Ho

Wooozy Offline and Genome6.66Mbp team up to present a double bill of producers making waves in future noise. Korean-born, Danish-raised and Berlin and Cophenhagen-based Why Be has been working on the fringes of experimental dance music through projects like Demon City. He’s increasingly gaining traction in the mainstream thanks to acclaimed tracks like the FACT Mag-approved ‘Heroin Hat.’ Berlin-based, China-raised Rui Ho has raves for his enigmatic mixture of modern electronic club beats with traditional Chinese music soundscapes.
Apr 2, 10pm-late, RMB80. DADA, see event listing.

Apr 2: Basic Soul Unit

VOID presents the Canadian house and techno mastermind, who's acclaimed for his expansive sound. Comfortably able to swing from lush and soulful to crunchy and jacking, Basic Soul Unit is known for his adventurous sets.
Apr 2, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator.

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