The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

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

May 15-16: Theo Croker New York Quintet

Jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader Theo Croker brings his jazz quintet back to Shanghai, where he lived for seven years before relocating in 2013, for two nights of shows at JZ Club. The Oberlin College  Conservatory grad mixes elements of hip-hop and R&B into his jazz  compositions.
May 15-16, 9pm-late, RMB100. JZ Club.

May 16: Tom Keneally: The Story Behind Schindler’s List

Esteemed Australian novelist Tom Keneally, whose works include the book that inspired the Academy Award-winning film Schindler’s List, comes to Shanghai as part of Australian Writers Week. His talk at Shanghai Library will cover the back-story behind the novel, including his exceptional friendship with Holocaust survivor Poldek Pfefferberg. Check out our interview with Keneally here.
May 16, 7-8.30pm, No cover. Shanghai Library.

May 17: Jing A x District Tap Takeover

Popular Beijing craft brewery Jing A takes over the taps at District for one night only this Wednesday. Head there to try out six beers, including Mijiaya Neolithic Ale, Tuhao Gold Pils and Guizhou Smoked Chili Porter, all for RMB35 a pint. Jing A brewer Alex Acker will also be onhand to talk about all the beers. 
May 17, 6pm, no cover. District, see event listing.

May 17: Wine Lips

This new event by PCJ and Frau of China Social Club/Smash, Jessica Lai formerly of Root Cellars, and Camden Hauge of Egg and Feast, is a monthly "wine party" and natural wine tasting. Head to the inaugural evening at Smash to try 6 different organic and/or biodynamic wines with fun tunes to match.
May 17, 7.30pm, RMB180. Smash, see event listing.

May 17: Nathan Fake

Much-acclaimed UK electronic musician Nathan Fake specializes in both frenetic techno and more ambient bedroom-y tracks. Check out “Outhouse” and “The Sky is Pink” for an example of each, and then head to his show at Dada from Antidote. Check out our interview with Fake here. Those who arrive at Dada early on Wednesday can grab free drinks at the opening of its new adjacent bar, Ruin.
May 17, 10pm-late. Dada.

May 19: Soda Plains + Dis Fig

Wooozy Offline’s latest show at Dada showcases producer Soda Plains. Born in Hong Kong and now based out of London and Berlin, he has an expansive, experimental take on electronic music. A strong supporting line-up features Dis Fig, a Brooklyn and Berlin-based purveyor of grime and Jersey club, plus Dirty K, Naaah, Scintii and Sleepless.
May 19, 10pm-late, Dada, see event listing.

May 19: Rabit

Shanghai’s celebrated local bass music collective Genome hosts Houston producer, composer, DJ, and record label owner Rabit. He’s known for both his industrial, hip-hop-inflected sound and for cultivating an underground dance community that promotes inclusivity of all races, genders and sexualities.
May 19, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator.

May 19: Cold Cave

Since he’ll already be in China thanks to a slot in Beijing’ much anticipated Douban Wetware Music Festival, Cold Cave will bring his dark, angsty synthpop to Shanghai. The moniker of LA singer and musician Wesley Eisold, Cold Cave is known for sounding like a modern version of celebrated ‘80s synthpop acts like Joy Division.
May 19, 8.30pm, MAO Livehouse.

May 20: Live Roller Derby

Shanghai's first-ever live roller derby bout goes down this weekend, with a face-off between the locally-based Shang-High Rollers and The Pan-Asian Spring Rollers. Spend an afternoon learning what's so exciting about roller derby, which is one of the world's fastest growing sports. Each ticket comes with a token for a free shot during the official after-party, which takes place at Roxie.
May 20, 4pm, RMB30. 50 Luochuan Lu, see event listing.

May 20: ShanghaiPRIDE 2017 Rainbow Bike Ride

For  this annual event, six groups of bikers sporting the same color set off  at different areas of the city and convene to form a human rainbow at  Xuhui Binjiang Green Space. Registration is limited, and the fee  includes a T-shirt, a goody bag, snacks and drinks. All proceeds go to  LGBTQ Groups Open Day.
May 20, 9am-12pm. RMB100, Xuhui Binjiang Green Space, see event listing.

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