That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
May 29: Intro Shanghai by Night Festival
Major
Beijing electronic music festival comes to Shanghai for a one-day
showcase at both stages of Bandai Namco Shanghai Base. The techno stage
hosts the likes of UVB, Dax J and Beijing’s Weng Weng. The bass stage
was curated by Shanghai label SVKVLT and features ballroom champion Mike
Q, DJ Paypal and locals Osheyack, Howell and Kilo Vee.
May 29, 6pm, RMB160 presale, RMB220 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
May 31: Cinderella
The
Russian National Ballet Theater takes this classic fairy tale to the
stage for one night only in Shanghai. Expect an enchanting dance
performance with sumptuous costumes and stage design.
May 31, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, see event listing.
June 1: Peter Pan on Ice
The Russian Ice Stars bring their rendition of Peter Pan to the Mercedes-Benz Arena’s ice rink. Expect a fresh new take on the classic fantasy-adventure story, with Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Tiger Lily and Peter himself performing acrobatics and zooming across the ice.
June 1, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB100-580. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing.
June 1-4: The Three-body Problem
Liu Cixin's acclaimed work of science fiction chronicling the adventures of astronomer Ye Wenjie and nanomaterials researcher Wang Miao gets a stage adaptation, complete with cutting-edge 3D special effects. English subtitles are only available for the shows on June 3-4 at 19.15pm.
June 1-2, 7.15pm, June 3-4, 2pm and 7.15pm. RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing.
June 2: Temple Rats
This pair of DJs from Chengdu mixes Berlin techno with traditional Chinese instrumentals, especially the erhu. Their tracks are a blend of heavy beats and ambient instrumentation. The show is organized by their label G42, which was founded last year to promote a music exchange between DJs in Shanghai and Chengdu. MIIIA, Misloop, Deep 19 and Max Shen spin in support.
June 2, 10pm-late. Elevator, see event listing.
June 2-3: Summer of Sin
Qi-POW! Burlesque hosts this sinfully good variety show, in which a beachside California town responds to a stifling heatwave by turning to the seven deadly sins. Expect cabaret, burlesque, aerial and circus acts, drag, song and dance. The founders of Qi-POW! are leaving Shanghai this summer, and Summer of Sin will be their final performance.
June 2-3, 9pm, RMB180 pre-sale, RMB220 at the door. The Pearl, see event listing.
June 2-4: God of Carnage
DreamWeaver’s latest stage production is the acclaimed black comedy God of Carnage. Originally written in French by Yasmina Reza, it tells the story of two sets of wealthy parents who meet to discuss a fight that happened between their children on the playground. Chaos ensues.
June 2-4, doors 7pm, play begins 8pm, RMB250, RMB500 for dinner deal. Shanghai Slim’s, see event listing.
June 3-4: Pawnstar Pop-Up
China's largest secondhand store hosts a major pop-up event on the third floor of Lost Heaven Silk Road. Head there to search for vintage designer brands, one-of-a-kind upcycled pieces, and unique thrifty clothing.
June 3-4, 12-9pm, no cover. Lost Heaven Silk Road, see event listing.
June 4: Central Studios One Summer Day Annual Fair Day 2017
Shanghai art studio and event space Central Studios brings back their annual community fair to kick off the summer. The theme is sustainability, and the fair will hold a plastic-free zone to encourage attendees to think green. There will also be drop-off stations for used clothing and electronics to support The Library Project and sustainable campaigns run by Green Initiatives.
June 4, 11am-8pm, no cover. Central Studios, see event listing.
June 4: Sleeping Beauty
For one night only, the Russian National Ballet Theatre brings this classic fairy tale to the stage. Though made famous by the Brothers Grimm, the tale of Sleeping Beauty can be traced back to a folk tale immortalized by Italian poet Giambattista Basile.
June 4, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, see event listing.
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