That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:
Until Mar 25: Beatles for Babies
A loving tribute to the band, this interactive show by Spanish troupe La Petita Malumaluga features four musicians and a dancer dressed entirely in white who cover classics like 'Yesterday,' 'Let It Be' and 'Hey Jude.' Children are encouraged to dance, clap and wander the stage during the performance. Perfect for infants, toddlers and up.
Daily until Mar 25, times vary. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Until Mar 28: Shanghai International Literary Festival 2018
The
undisputed leader in literary events in Shanghai continues this week and lasts until the end of the month with an intriguing line-up of
author talks. Check out the full schedule here and get tickets here to some of the remaining highlight events, including a reading from the finalists of the That's Shanghai Erotic Fiction Competition on Saturday, Mar 24.
Daily until Mar 28, schedule varies, RMB85 per session. Glam, see event listing.
Mar 21: LANY
After making their Shanghai debut with a sold-out show this past July, LA-based trio LANY bring their sunny pop music back for another performance. The band relocated from Nashville to LA and found fame in 2016 through several hit singles before releasing their self-titled debut last year.
Mar 21, 8pm, RMB380. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 23: Sevdaliza
A rising star vocalist dealing in experimental pop and trip-hop, Sevdaliza makes her Shanghai debut after releasing her breakout debut album ISON in 2017. An Iranian native who grew up in The Netherlands, she played on the Dutch national basketball team before embarking on her singing career. A strong supporting line-up of local talent at her show includes vocalists Lil Akin and ChaCha. Don't miss this power pop showcase.
Mar 23, 8.30pm, RMB300. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 23: Afrobund with Jose Marquez
UNICO's latest Afrobund party showcases LA-based DJ and producer Jose Marquez. Expect a mix of Afrohouse, Latin dance music and global beats. He’ll be joined by Thomas Dyani on live percussion with a warm up set by resident DJ S.Kiv. Arrive before midnight and say the password COCO at the door to get in free. Gin & Tonics are free flow from 9.30-10.30pm.
Mar 23, 9pm, RMB100 after midnight or without password. UNICO Shanghai, see event listing.
Mar 23-24: Hello Kitty: Journey to the West
Japanese pop culture merchandizing icon Hello Kitty retells her version of the classic Chinese fable, Wu Cheng'en's Journey to the West. Kitty's friends are kidnapped by monsters when they opened an ancient chest, and she must enter the mythic Journey to the West universe in order to get them back. Expect elaborate costumes and staging design.
Mar 23-24, 7.30pm on Mar 23, 10.30am & 2.30pm on Mar 24, RMB120-380. ET Space, see event listing, buy tickets.
Mar 23-24: Punchline Comedy All Irish Show
Punchline Comedy celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with this line-up of all Irish comedians flown in for the occasion, including Kevin McGahern, Karl Spain, and Fred Cooke. NOTE: This event will be held at Cages on Friday night and the Kerry Hotel Pudong on Saturday night.
Mar 23-24, 8.30pm, RMB290. Cages (Friday night) and Kerry Hotel Pudong (Saturday Night), see event listing. Buy tickets for Friday here, buy tickets for Saturday here.
Mar 24: Ladyfest
Ladyfest is Shanghai's annual celebration of female empowerment and gender equality. The fest returns this year with a full day of performances, workshops, art exhibitions, talks and more. Head there to celebrate womanhood and femininity in all its many forms. Details about the line-up and schedule are still emerging, so stay tuned for updates.
Mar 24, 12pm-12am, no cover. Specters, see event listing.
Mar 24-25: Poutine Pop-Up
Funk and soul bar Shake spends an entire weekend dedicated to arguably the best thing to come out of Canada: poutine. Chef Danyi Gao showcases her hongshao rou poutine, along with other unusual toppings like teriyaki beef tongue, foie gras truffle and more. Live music to follow on both nights.
Mar 24-25, 6pm. Shake, see event listing.
Mar 25: We Lost the Sea
Promoters New Noise round out their hugely active month with an 8-city tour for Australian instrumental post-rock band We Lost the Sea. The Sydney-based six-piece has released three albums of atmospheric, cinematic instrumentals, including 2015's Departure Songs. Catch their show at MAO Livehouse.
Mar 25, 9pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
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