Party Planner: 10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Erica Martin, May 18, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at this weekend's best parties:


May 19: Soda Plains + Dis Fig

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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: Kaiba Discovery Boat Cruise Launch Party

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To celebrate the launch of their first series of craft brews, Shanghai beer bar Kaiba throws a huge party on a boat with free beer and food, plus live performances by Akin,Visudy and Amber Akilla. The event is invite-only, but That's Shanghai is giving away a pair of tickets. Check our WeChat to see how to win.
May 19, 7pm-late, secret location, see event listing.


May 19: Rabit

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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, see event listing.


May 19: '90s to Naughties

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Smash holds the second installment of their throwback night. Expect a poweful dose of nostalgia thanks to  Christina Aguilera, Nelly, Smash Mouth, Sisqó, J-Lo, 50 Cent and Nirvana. Attendees are encouraged to wear "90s and 2000s internet styles."
May 19, 10pm-late, no cover, Smash, see event listing.


May 19: Chillmatic

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Graffiti artist Ethan Liu, who is from Shanghai and is influenced by the aesthetic of The Gorillaz, joins DJ L-J, Dj Tag and Man Alive for a night of live art and music at Dope Shifu.
May 19, 9pm-late, no cover. Dope Shifu, see event listing.


May 20: Amber Akilla: Double Happiness

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Local DJ Amber Akilla will spin R&B and hip-hop with fellow DJ Ji Na in honor of Chinese Valentine's Day. Head there to celebrate "love, heartbreak and everything in between."
May 20, 10pm-late, no cover, Smash, see event listing.


May 20: Afrojack

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Dutch megastar DJ Afrojack, who has made it onto DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list for the past thousand years and is one of the most recognizable names in EDM, comes to Shanghai for a show at Fusion.
May 20, 10pm-late, RMB280-380. Fusion, see event listing.


May 20: Kitsune Club Night With Young Franco

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Celebrated club night Kitsune drops in to Shanghai as part of their Parisien Tour, bringing with them producer Young Franco, who is known for his friendly stage persona and the bounce and soul in his productions. Catch him at Le Baron.
May 20, 10pm-late, no cover but invite or reservation required. Le Baron, see event listing.


May 20: SatDragDay

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Happiness 42's weekly drag night continues with live performances from Shanghai's most talented queens, starting from 8.30pm. If you arrive before 10.30pm, RMB100 will get you free flow drinks.
May 20, 8.30pm-late, no cover, Happiness 42, see event listing.


May 20: Developer

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Beijing art and music collective Shadowplay hosts Developer, an LA-based techno producer and founder of Modularz record label. He has been active since the ‘90s and found acclaim for being able to play 40 to 60 records per hour on 3 turntables during his sets.
May 20, 10pm-late, Elevator, see event listing.


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