That's Shanghai takes a look at the best things to do this week:
May 2: Trainspotting
For their movie night series, The Pearl screens the classic cult film and favorite movie of hipster university students everywhere, which just got a sequel, T2 Trainspotting, last year. Entry is free, and an all-night burger deal gets you a bacon cheesburger, fries and a beer for RMB88.
May 2, 8pm, no cover. The Pearl, see event listing.
May 3: Belanova
Celebrated
Mexican pop trio Belanova comes to Shanghai for a show at MAO
Livehouse. With lead singer Denisse Guerrero’s impressive vocals, the
band won a Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album in 2008 and has released five
acclaimed albums of catchy electropop. Want to meet the band in person? They'll also be making an appearance at El Santo in Found 158 from 5pm on Tuesday night, May 2.
May 3, 9pm, RMB150
presale, RMB180 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 4: Lescop
Acclaimed
French musician and vocalist Lescop, who’s been called a “new icon of
cold wave,” brings his moody electropop to Shanghai. Local electronic
noise band Nonplus of Color joins him as opening act.
May 4, 9.30pm-late, presale 80, door 120. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
May 5: DJ Mykris
Progressive
house DJ Mykris comes to Shanghai for a set at M1NT. Originally from
Spain, he's a resident DJ at Ultra Music Festival (which is debuting in
Shanghai this fall) and recently told That's Shenzhen that he'd rather
wrestle a grizzly bear than become Trump's personal DJ. See That's
Shenzhen's interview with DJ Mykris here.
May 5, 10pm-late. M1NT, see event listing.
May 5: Outlook Festival Launch with Stray
Major
European electronic music festival Outlook is conducting an expansive
worldwide tour of “launch parties” to promote their event in Croatia.
Shanghai’s party takes place at Dada with a headline set by London drum
& bass producer Stray. A strong supporting line-up features
Conrank, Arkaik, Siesta and Oshi.
May 5, 10pm-late. Dada.
May 5-22: Modern Drama Valley Festival
One
of the most influential theater festivals in China, Modern Drama
Valley descends on Shanghai for nearly the entire month of May. A
selection of 18 national and international plays split into categories
like Chinese drama, pop theatre, masterpiece adaption and small theater
classics will be performed at venues around Jing’an.
May 5-22, times and locations vary, prices vary: RMB380 or less. (www.moderndramavalley.com/en)
May 6: Shanghai Hot Sauce Festival
The
first annual Shanghai Hot Sauce festival offers spice lovers a bevy of
fiery delights, with a focus on hot sauces that are either sold in
Shanghai or homemade by Shanghai chefs. There will also be an open bar, a
mariachi band, and a spicy eating contest.
May 6, 2-6pm, Jalapeno, see event listing.
May 6: M Talks China: China and Black Internationalism in the Early 20th Century
Aaliyah
Bilal, a China-based writer and graduate of the School of Oriental and
African Studies at the University of London, leads this talk on black
internationalism in the early 20th Century. Head to Glam for insight on
the way China connects to the concept, and what black intellectuals in
the 30’s and 40’s thought about the founding of the People’s Republic.
May 6, 4pm-6pm, RMB80. Glam, see event listing.
May 6: The Cannery Bloc Party
The weather is finally nice enough for outdoor events, and The Cannery takes advantage by reinstating their weekend Bloc Party. Head to the restaurant for an outdoor bar and BBQ, Boxing Cat beers and a (dog-friendly) party atmosphere.
May 6, 3pm-late, no cover. The Cannery.
May 6-7: Feast Food Festival
This
foodie-focused weekend returns for its third year in style at The
Place with a ’20s lawn party theme and specialized menus from
Shanghai’s most notable chefs. Expect a live cooking competition, a
jazz band, dancing, and lots and lots of food.
May 6-7, RMB50-90, The Place, see event listing.
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