That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
Oct 19: Balaio Invites Randy Brecker
For
this unique event at UNICO, China-based jazz band Balaio, a project
composed of seasoned musicians who hail from Brazil, invites renowned
jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker to perform with them, combining their
unique takes on Brazilian-inflected jazz music. Cover charge includes
one fruit caipirinha for ladies, and DJ set by DJ Zulu to follow the
performance.
Oct 19, 10pm, RMB100. Unico Shanghai, see event listing.
Oct 19: DJ Rolando
Say
Yes teams up with Ghost in the Machine, a highly regarded Chinese
techno radio show, to bring over techno producer Rolando. Formerly a
member of revered underground techno collective Underground Resistance,
he's known for turning perceptions of techno on their head with tracks
like his classic 1999 hit, 'Jaguar.'
Oct 19, 11pm. ALL Club, see event listing.
Oct 20: Aroop Roy
Producer
and DJ Aroop Roy, originally from the UK, heads to Shanghai for a
performance at UNICO. He deals in an organic mix of jazz, Afro, Latin
and funk music, while also drawing in the deeper sounds of house music
and disco. DJ S. Kiv will play a warm-up set.
Oct 20, 10pm, no cover. Unico Shanghai, see event listing.
Oct 20: Cotton Club Reunion Show
Though Shanghai jazz institution Cotton Club closed its doors for the
last time on March 25 of this year, its memory remains in the minds of
the musicians who played there and cultivated the local jazz scene over
the last 19 years. The Pearl hosts this reunion show, in which Cotton
Club regulars who are still based in Shanghai come together and perform
in memory of the essential local spot. Find out about some of the club's most memorable moments in our Cotton Club feature.
Oct 20, 9pm. The Pearl, see event listing.
Oct 20: THE BAR Grand Opening
MVP Events hosts this grand opening party for a new bar called ‘THE BAR,’ which is located at the top of the Hyatt Regency Shanghai Gobal Harbor Hotel. The rooftop terrace has panoramic views of Jing’an, and there will be a free flow of drinks for all guests from 9-11pm, plus interactive performances throughout the night. Email your rsvp to events@mvpshanghai.com in order to attend.
Oct 20, 9pm. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Gobal Harbor, see event listing.
Oct 20-21: Wellington College Festival of Education
The
two-day festival will be filled with presentations and workshop
sessions, its four themed strands focusing on Early Years, Wellbeing,
the Development between Chinese and British Education, and Exploring
Education. The presentations will be delivered by more than 30
international education experts. Come and join other festival-goers, get
involved with the workshops and activities and connect with other
educationalists, teachers, pupils and parents.
Oct 20-21, 11am. Wellington College International School, see event listing.
Oct 21: Throwing Shade
Antidote
brings over London producer and vocalist Throwing Shade, who deals in
surreal, cosmic pop and R&B. She has several highly-rated EPs, hosts
a show on NTS Radio exploring obscure tracks from around the world, and
recently was commissioned by the Tate Modern to produce a track for an
exhibit.
Oct 21, 10pm. Dada, see event listing.
Oct 21: Snap! Birthday Party
Local queer/pansexual party Snap! takes to the Bund to celebrate their first birthday in style at the W Shanghai's WOOBAR. Expect a raucous and delightful dance party with drag shows galore, and the launch of Snap!'s 2018 calendar.
Oct 21, 9pm. WOOBAR at W Shanghai, see event listing.
Oct 21: An On Bast
Beijing's
Ran Groove label brings over Polish producer and live performer An On
Bast, who playing a live hardware set, moving between the sampler and
drum machine in her performances. She participated in Red Bull Music
Academy Melbourne Edition in 2006, and is known for her immersive sound.
Oct 21, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.
Oct 22: NTS Live from Shanghai
China Social Club moves in to the new venue for their monthly NTS Radio show, Uptown RnB. Expect set from local DJs Velvet Robot, Allan Marshall and Sulumi, plus a performance from visiting Australian DJ Moopie at this Sunday afternoon party.
Oct 22, 3-7pm, no cover. Uptown RnB, see event listing.
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