That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
July 4: USA Independence Day BBQ
The
Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, but that doesnít stop
Sashaís from throwing a party on their terrace. Head there for
all-you-can-eat BBQ, free flow Carlsberg and a free bourbon welcome
drink. Children get in for half-price. Check here for even more Fourth of July celebrations.
July 4, 6.30-10pm, RMB278. Sasha’s, see event listing.
July 4: Independence Day Screening
Watch Will Smith save the world from aliens with a screening of this 1996 classic Hollywood blockbuster at The Pearl. Enjoy pre-movie Happy Hour specials from 6-8pm, or take part in their all-night-long burger deal, which gets you a bacon cheeseburger, fries and beer for just RMB88.
July 4, Happy Hour from 6 to 8pm, Show: 8pm, RMB88. The Pearl, see event listing.
July 4: Zapata's Taco Buffet
Zapata's throws a taco night for US Independence Day, with all-you-can-eat tacos and chicken wings, plus free-flow Carlsberg, Jim Bean & Coke, and Margaritas for RMB138.
July 4, 6pm, RMB138. Zapata's, see event listing.
July 7: Splashh
Formed
in East London in 2012, Splashh deals in indie rock with elements of
shoegaze and electropop. They first found fame that year with the catchy
single 'All I Wanna Do.' Catch their show at Mao Livehouse as part of
the China tour of their new album, Waiting For A Lifetime, which dropped in April.
July 7, 8.30pm. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.
July 7: Cakes Da Killa
The New Jersey-born rapper visits Shanghai for the first time as part of a tour for his acclaimed debut full-length, Hedonism.
Cakes is known for his lightning-fast, ultra-hard style of rapping, his
clubby, uptempo beats and the queer narratives that feature prominently
in his lyrics.
July 7, 11pm, RMB100. ALL Club, see event listing.
July 7: Stir Launch with Misloop
Local
DJ Misloop launches her new night at Elevator, which focuses on dark,
driving techno. Her first guest is Beijing-based DJ and producer Elvis
T, who has performed with Richie Hawtin and Josh Wink.
July 7, 10pm, RMB40 presale, RMB60. Elevator, see event listing.
July 8: Drag Extravaganza XXL
Shanghai's
drag scene is growing. Check out the latest and greatest acts from 11
drag performers at the Pearl, including Erica Balenciaga, Dorian T.
Fisk, Miss Jade, Alexia, Mo Meaux and more. Expect comedy, major singing
chops and lots of glitter. Happy hour from 6-8pm before the show.
July 8, 9pm, RMB150 presale, RMB200 at the door. The Pearl, see event listing.
July 8: Deer Park + Foster Parents + Peng Zhuang
Local
art and music collective the Hippo Tank organizes the unofficial album
release show for New Zealand pop band Deer Park. They deal in dark,
paranoia-inducing pop with elements of hip-hop and a horn section.
Shanghai musicians Foster Parents and Peng Zhuang support.
July 8, 9pm, no cover. Harley’s Underground, see event listing.
July 8: Aazar
Parisian
trap DJ Aazar is SHFT crewís latest international act. An up-and-coming
producer who has worked with major figures like UZI, Skrillex and DJ
Snake and performed at Coachella and Electric Daisy Carnival, Aazar
brings his club-friendly, melodic trap music to Shanghai for a show at
Arkham.
July 8, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.
July 8: Kaoru Inoue
Multicultural
music collective No (B)order brings over DJ Kaoru Inoue from Japan.
Active since the 90s, he plays a diverse mix of jazz, break beats,
African, Brazilian and Asian classics. He also plays guitar as one half
of band Aurora Acoustic. Support from A-Collective, a group that formed
at the fashion boutique Attic that used to sit above Elevator.
July 8, 11pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.
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