Party Planner: 10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Erica Martin, February 8, 2018

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best parties of the week:


Feb 8: Wheels #12: CNY Special with Krijka

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Daily Vinyl throws at CNY pre-party and mini market of their records. Expect a dance floor friendly mix of Italo, boogie, acid house and techno from headlining French producer Krijka, with Daily Vinyl co-founder Endy and Ollo-mam performing in support. Cover price includes a Daily Vinyl coupon.
Feb 8, 9pm, RMB30. Elevator, see event listing.


Feb 8: F45 & That’s Shanghai Sports Awards

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Once  a year, we gather to recognize those who have truly made their mark on  the city's sports scene: from the home-run hitters and KO punchers to  those who lift up their mates when all seems lost. They're our friends,  our family and, occasionally, our blood-thirsty rivals. Donít miss the  awards party, where all the winners will be announced.
Feb 8, 7pm. The Camel Sports Bar and Kitchen, see event listing.


Feb 8-10: Three Days of Carnival

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UNICO Shanghai throws a weekend-long bash to celebrate a Shanghai version of the iconic Carnival, with the party going down at the same time as Brazilian Carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro. Special deals each day from 9.30-10.30pm include a free flow of fruit caipirinhas for ladies on Thursday, gin & tonic free flow for all on Friday, and buy-one-get-one "aphrodisiac margaritas" on Saturday.
Feb 8-10, 9.30pm. UNICO Shanghai, see event listing.


Feb 9: Pulp Fiction Party

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Freelance Lovers hosts this Pulp Fiction-themed party at newly opened Bund nightspot Club 3 1/3, transporting you to the sordid underworld of early 90s Los Angeles. There will be a special live performance by CG Sax and dressing on-theme is appreciated. Cover price includes a drink.
Feb 9, 9pm, RMB100. Club 3 1/3, see event listing.


Feb 9: Popasuda 

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Shanghai’s longstanding global bass party Popasuda returns to Dada for an energetic night of dance music from around the world. Expect an epic 8-hour set from founder Skinny Brown, with dancehall, reggae, makkosa and lots more, including new music from producers in East Africa.
Feb 9, 10pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.


Feb 9: Culoe De Song

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Culoe De Song is a South African techno producer who got his start working with South African nightlife stalwart Black Coffee, then went on  to attend Red Bull Music Academy. He released his debut LP Washa, an  experimental and futuristic techno concept record about a fictional new  world unified by dance music, in 2016. Catch his Shanghai show at  WOOBAR. Cover price includes a drink.
Feb 9, 9pm, RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. WOOBAR, see event listing.


Feb 9: Jauz

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Working out of San Francisco, bass house and chill trap producer Jauz has collaborated with Diplo and released singles on Mad Decent and Spinnin' Records. He's also apparently given himself the Chinese name "Jiaozi" in order to appeal to fans during this 11-city China tour. Catch his Shanghai show at Linx.
Feb 9, 10.30pm, RMB150-180. Linx, see event listing, buy tickets.


Feb 9: Bloody Mary

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Originally from France and now based out of Berlin, Bloody Mary is a techno producer who’s been running her own label, Dame-Music, since 2010. She deals in a raw and analogue-focused strain of techno based on her early passion for new wave and acid music. Catch her show at Elevator as part of MIIIA’s Room 303 series.
Feb 9, 10pm, RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.


Feb 10: Spirit Tribe Ascension Warmup Party

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Dada holds a pre-party for Spirit Tribe, an annual psytrance festival held in Yunnan Province in April. Expect heavy psychedelic vibes as  GoaProductions’ Atoned Splendor and Sixears guide you through a night of psytrance on the dance floor along with Psychic Nova and Guyskool.
Feb 10, 10pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.


Feb 10: Kettama

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Elevator hosts Kettama, who found viral fame thanks to his hit track ‘3am’ and later his ‘Raw Cuts’ track which features Wu-Tang Clan samples. The Irish DJ is quickly becoming a major player in house music. Catch his debut at the Xinle Lu club with Finascia and Diamond Lil performing in support.
Feb 10, 10pm, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.


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