Party Planner: 10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Erica Martin, May 24, 2018

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


May 25: SAGB

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The SAGB DJ crew makes their way to the Bund for a one-night only party at UNICO. Head there and let Clémie, Soic, Keint and Jibé keep you dancing until the early hours. DJ S.Kiv provides support, and there's a free flow of gin & tonic from 9.30-10.30pm.
May 25, 9pm. UNICO Shanghai, see event listing.


May 25: Buco Street Party

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Buco kicks off gelato season with a curbside party this Friday. They'll be debuting new gelato flavors born from inspired collaborations with the likes of Hot Box and Yao Lu of Union Trading Company. Expect nitro cocktails from Spirits Box, a street side photo booth and free gelato samples aplenty.
May 25, 5-9pm, no cover. Buco Gelato, see event listing.


May 25: Kno You Will 1 Year Anniversary

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Shanghai producer Tsunano, who mixes electronic music and reggae and has shared the stage with everyone from Skrillex to Grandtheft to Troyboi, celebrates the 1 year anniversary of his Kno You Will night with a special set at Le Baron.
May 25, 10pm. Le Baron, see event listing.


May 25: Hibiya Line

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Daily Vinyl teams up with Ting Ting Disco to bring over one of Vietnam's most unique producers, Hibiya Line. Considered a preeminent underground talent, his sets defy classification and are meant to make you dance. Support provided by Ting Ting Disco's DJ Lucy and ollo-MAM & Endy of Daily Vinyl.
May 25, 10pm, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.


May 25: Ben Pearce 

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British DJ and producer Ben Pearce is a versatile musician whose style blends deep house with elements of punk, metal, hip-hop, funk and soul. He's toured through the world, from Ibiza to Miami, and released his latest EP, Eclipsed, last year.
May 25, 11pm, RMB150. Bar Rouge, see event listing.


May 26: Boys Noize

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One of the highlights of a huge month of music for Shanghai promoters STD is the return to China of German producer and DJ Boys Noize. The prolific producer has worked with everyone from Felix da Housecat to Skrillex, and has played every major festival, including Fuji Rock, Lollapalooza and Coachella three times. Catch his unique and uplifting show at Arkham.
May 26, 10pm, RMB150-200. Arkham, see event listing, buy tickets.


May 26: Black Swan Party

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Inspired by the black and white parties hosted by Truman Capote in the 1960s in New York, Club 3 1/3 hosts a decadent Black Swan party. Music is provided by DJ Clef G and DJ Andrew Bull aka El Toro, and the club will be swankily decorated for the occasion.
May 26, 10pm. Club 3 1/3, see event listing.


May 26: Hologram Dreams

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Hosted by DJs Finascia and Heatwolves, Hologram Dreams is a retro-future night of '80s boogie, Chicago house, Detroit techno, contemporary funk, Italo disco, and club trax. Expect a night on the dance floor paired with anime visuals.
May 26, 9pm. Dada, see event listing.


May 26: VOID: Stephen Brown

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Shanghai's longstanding underground techno night VOID brings over their latest guest, UK producer Stephen Brown. Known for his understated production material, Brown has released on Derrick May's Transmat label and Subject Detroit. VOID Residents Shanghai Ultra and Provoda provide support for his show at Elevator.
May 26, 10pm, RMB100. Elevator, see event listing


May 27: Friends and Trends

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Wrap up your weekend with this afternoon rooftop bash hosted by the crew behind after-hours club Celia. Hosted at POP's open-air bar overlooking the Bund, expect techno from Celia residents Cice, Jeff Chong, Emil Chang and Lina K.
May 27, 2pm-10pm. POP, see event listing.


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