That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
July 31: LANY
Live Nation brings LA-based indie pop trio LANY to Bandai Namco for their debut Shanghai show. Their bubbly, upbeat electropop songs with romantic lyrics led to an explosion of fame in 2016, making them one of the most streamed artists of all time on Spotify.
July 31, 8pm, RMB250 presale, RMB280 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
Aug 2: Desire Soiree
This Wednesday marks the final week of this cabaret show at The Pearl. The performance features Nargis on lead vocals with a group of talented back-up dancers and special effects lighting from Industrial Magic for an immersive and sensual effect.
Aug 2, 9pm, RMB100 presale, RMB150 door. The Pearl, see event listing.
Aug 3-6: Réversible
Réversible is the latest show from experimental circus performers the
Seven Fingers. Themed around family and memory, the performers took
inspiration from their respective pasts to tell stories through an
innovative hybrid of theatre, circus, dance, music, and acrobatics.
Aug 3-6, 7.30pm, extra shows on Sat & Sun at 2.30pm. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, see event listing.
Aug 3-20: Théâtre Motus: Elisapee and the Northern Lights
This table-top puppet show aimed at children aged 2-7 tells the story of
Elisapee, an Inuit girl exploring her snow-covered world. The story is
told through puppetry, shadow work, theater, music and lights to capture
children’s imagination.
Aug 3-20, times vary, RMB230. Art Space for Kids, see event listing.
Aug 4: A Guy Called Gerald
Local party crew Holly Sh*t team up with Redbox to bring over A Guy
Called Gerald, an essential member of the acid house scene of 80s
Manchester thanks to tracks like 'Voodoo Ray.' Also known an early
innovator in jungle and drum 'n bass, he has released nine albums over
his multiple-decade career.
Aug 4, 10pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.
Aug 4: Tokimonsta
Talented and multifaceted LA producer TOKiMONSTA comes to Arkham with SHFT as part of the tour for her new album, Lune Rouge, a soulful, poppy new avenue for her electronic music. TOKiMONSTA composed the album while undergoing brain surgery, and describes it as more personal than her previous work.
Aug 4, 10pm, RMB160 presale, RMB220 door. Arkham, see event listing.
Aug 4: Kyoka + Ueno Masaaki
Antidote teams up with respected German techno label Raster-notion for this showcase of two Japanese live electronic acts. Kyoka splits her time between Tokyo and Berlin and deals in broken beats and experimental rhythms. Ueno Masaaki takes philosophical inspiration from weather and biology in his releases on Raster-notion, and he’s also the found of art collective »p±h«.
Aug 4, 10pm. Dada, see event listing.
Aug 5: Elysia Crampton + Bok Bok
Experimental producer Elysia Crampton brings her electrifying live show,
a mix of visuals and her complex, thematically rich electronic
compositions that touch on progressive issues, feminism and Latinx
culture, to Shanghai for the first Wooozy Offline Show at ALL. Joining
her will be UK grime producer and Night Slugs label boss Bok Bok.
Aug 5, 10pm, RMB100. ALL, see event listing.
Aug 5: Lil Akin & Visudy
STD hosts this show from two up-and-coming Chinese electronic acts: soulful vocalist Lil Akin and producer of mellow, futuristic beats, Visudy. The two have collaborated on tracks like 'Seaside Motel' and will be performing their blend of R&B and electronic music at Arkham.
Aug 5, 10pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Arkham, see event listing.
Aug 5: 90s to Naughties
The latest installment of Smash’s monthly ode to the R&B and pop of the 90s and early 2000s will spotlight classic songs from Aaliyah, Jennifer Paige, Sisqó, OMC, Deep Blue Something and lots more.
Aug 5, 9pm, no cover. Smash, see event listing.
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